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[MAXSonar EZ1]

Operation

Uses Sonar just like a bat. A 42kHz sound wave is transmitted and reflected off objects. The amount of time to receive the 'echo' is measured and a distance can be calculated.

Tutorial

  • Connect Power and GND
  • Connect Signal to a Volt Meter
  • Place an object in front of the sensor and increase the distance
watch the Voltage reading
  • The device also outputs RS232 refer back to the data sheet
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