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Sonar:bit(EF05007)

Introduction​

Sonar:bit aims to measure the shortly distance.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX Ultrasonic Sensor

Characteristic​

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification​

ItemParameter
SKUEF05007
ConnectionRJ11
Type of ConnectionDigital output
Working Voltage3.3V

Outlook​

Quick to Start​

Materials Required and Diagram​

Connect the Sonar:bit to J1 port and the OLED module to the IIC 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/_YbDY1RJUEDp6

You may also download it directly below:

Result​

The distance value displays on the OLED module.

Python Programming​

Step 1​

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

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

Step 2​

Reference​

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from distance import *

while True:
    dis = DISTANCE(J1)
    display.scroll(int(dis.get_distance(0)))
    sleep(500)

Result​

The detected distance displays on the micro:bit.

Relevant File​

Technique File​