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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.

Relevant File​

Technique File​