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Laser Module(EF05013)

Introduction

It is made of a laser emission chip, condensing lens and an adjustable sleeve, which can work after powering on.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX Laser

Characteristic

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification

ItemParameter
SKUEF05013
ConnectionRJ11
Type of ConnectionDigital input
Working Voltage3.3V
Spot Sizeφ10mm ~ φ15mm at 15 meters away

Outlook

Quick to Start

Materials Required and Diagram

Connect the Laser module to J1 port and the Crash sensor to J2 port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

MakeCode Programming

Step 1

Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

We need to add a package for programming, . Click "Extensions" in the bottom of the drawer and search with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.

Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

Step 2

Code as below:

Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_9HfKVgiKeHqK

You may also download it directly below:

Result

The Laser module turns on while the crash switch being pressed or it turns off.

Python Programming

Step 1

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

We need to add enum.py and laser.py for programming. Click "Load/Save" and then click "Show Files (1)" to see more choices, click "Add file" to add enum.py and laser.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

Step 2

Reference

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from laser import *
laser = LASER(J1)
while True:
laser.set_laser(1)
sleep(500)
laser.set_laser(0)
sleep(500)

Result

The Laser module lights on for 500ms and then lights off for 500ms after powering on.

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