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Waterproof ultrasonic sensor

RobbanRobban Posts: 124
edited 2011-07-27 22:22 in BASIC Stamp
Hi!
I have heard that Parallax soon will come out with a ultrasonic sensor witch can be used in heavy envirements and almost waterproof..

Is this true? if so,when does this come in the store?

regards
Robert

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  • JDJD Posts: 570
    edited 2009-05-26 16:48
    Robban,
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    There is a sensor similar to the one you are referring to; however it is still in the R&D phases so a release date has not been determined.
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    Thank you for your patience,

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    Joshua Donelson
    www.parallax.com

    Post Edited (Joshua Donelson (Parallax)) : 10/28/2009 7:53:34 PM GMT
  • LilDiLilDi Posts: 229
    edited 2009-05-28 16:35
    Maxbotix has a wheather resistant one.
    http://www.maxbotix.com/BUY_NOW.html#LVMaxSonarWR1

    http://www.maxbotix.com/uploads/LV-MaxSonar-WR1-Datasheet.pdf
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,387
    edited 2009-05-28 17:08
    Robban,

    Yes, we have one in the final stages of qualification right now. Please see below. The finished product will not utilize the 3-pin header - it will have a wiring harness integrated to the design. The conformal coating will make it more resistant to humidity and wet environments. The following graphic is taken from a distributor webinar we conducted in April. We have slid from the August delivery date, but we're trying today to make up for loss time.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax, Inc.

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    Ping-H2O.jpg
    745 x 572 - 77K
  • $WMc%$WMc% Posts: 1,884
    edited 2009-05-29 00:34
    Sign Me up for one of the Ping-H2Os

    I've been using shrink wrap for a couple of years now or maybe longer to keep the water out of My non water tolerant Ping. The shrink wrap does'nt last long either. I was just about to build a contraption with a shutter and rain detector and a bunch of code mods to the BS2 just to handle the lite water splash from rain.

    This sounds like just the thing for My gate opener and any other out door projects.

    I can also see some nice Industrial applications too.


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  • UghaUgha Posts: 543
    edited 2009-05-29 10:56
    Is this water resistant or can it be completely submerged?
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,387
    edited 2009-05-29 13:30
    Ugha, water resistant is our design goal.

    Ken Gracey
  • Rutcgr18Rutcgr18 Posts: 47
    edited 2009-06-16 04:25
    This is great idea I am driving to make abackup system for my car this might work. I wish it could read a bit farther
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,387
    edited 2009-06-16 04:33
    Rutcgr18, the most recent prototype was working to nearly 3 meters. We've improved the range significantly with a 70V driving circuit.

    Within ten days I'll know a bunch more about this sensor. We decided to do another proto.

    Thanks, Ken Gracey
  • Rutcgr18Rutcgr18 Posts: 47
    edited 2009-06-16 04:40
    Sounds good ken. Keep me in the loop.
    Thanks
    mike
  • Tex4uTex4u Posts: 30
    edited 2009-09-10 02:04
    Any update on the Ping ))) h2O sensor? It's September...

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,387
    edited 2009-09-28 02:27
    Yes! They're on the Pick and Place this week! After that, they're sent out for conformal coating and then they'll be ready for sale.

    Ken Gracey
  • pchanpchan Posts: 1
    edited 2009-10-28 06:11
    ken
    any update on the ping h20 weatherproof sensor?
    thanks pete
  • droman951droman951 Posts: 1
    edited 2009-11-19 18:17
    so this will work for ranging objects even in wet conditions? cool! because i was thinking of making a backup sensor too.yeah.gif
  • MrPysMrPys Posts: 1
    edited 2009-11-29 17:30
    any updates on the ping H20? I am psyched to see this hit the market.
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,387
    edited 2009-11-30 17:45
    Dear MrPys,

    We've experienced some late design troubles on the product which will delay the release for a significant time. At this point we have no release date in sight.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax Inc.
  • allanlane5allanlane5 Posts: 3,815
    edited 2009-11-30 17:46
    Ah, darn.
  • halane34halane34 Posts: 1
    edited 2009-12-02 07:03
    He estado usando envoltorio de un par de a
  • Vern GranerVern Graner Posts: 337
    edited 2011-01-12 13:11
    Ken Gracey wrote: »
    We've experienced some late design troubles on the product which will delay the release for a significant time. At this point we have no release date in sight.

    So, how are things looking for 2011? ;)

    Vern
  • jackalopejackalope Posts: 3
    edited 2011-05-26 15:04
    hello all
    Ken do you have news for us about waterproof sensors?
    thanks

    regards

    Simon
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-05-26 17:13
    Raw transducer is available. No specs yet on Manufacturer.

    http://www.parallax.com/Store/Sensors/ObjectDetection/tabid/176/ProductID/755/List/0/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName


    jackalope wrote: »
    hello all
    Ken do you have news for us about waterproof sensors?
    thanks

    regards

    Simon
  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2011-05-26 19:07
    Ken

    Can you tell us if you remove transducers off the ping sensor and change them with these
    http://www.parallax.com/Store/Sensors/ObjectDetection/tabid/176/ProductID/755/List/0/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName will the ping sensor work agian

    Thanks any and all info you have in this matter
  • jackalopejackalope Posts: 3
    edited 2011-05-26 23:54
    And also... Does that transducer work alone or should be used paired with another one like your ping sensor? Thanks
  • jackalopejackalope Posts: 3
    edited 2011-06-02 11:09
    up... any news?
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-07-27 12:23
    //crickets//
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2011-07-27 22:22
    Publison wrote: »
    //crickets//

    there are many crickets in the forum very depressing.IMO parallax would sell more parts with more help in the forums.
    completed projects leave empty hands--->for more parts
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