Barcode reader sensor based on optical navigation technology

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) cause a major ecological problems. This paper shows how to reuse an optical mouse and CD reader into disuse in the implementation of a linear low-cost scanner to be used for educational purposes. The heart of the device, the ADNS2610 sensor of AVAGO, has ability to record images in grayscale. It is equipped with optical navigation technology for computer mouse applications among other possible uses. The mechanical part of a CD reader is also rescued to perform the linear movement of the scanner.