Backup Sensor.

sthompson86

Hello all.

I am currently trying to develop a backup sensor using my Basic Stamp home work board, and the Ultra Sonic Ping sensor. I want to have about 3 LED`s that light up consecutively as I get closer to an object with the sensor. Something to that nature.

I am trying to find coding examples of the idea I am wanting to create, but everything I find is just too advanced with robots etc.

All I am asking for is the basic syntax for the ping sensor so I can create my project.

Thanks in advanced!

PJAllen

There are links to programming examples --
http://www.parallax.com/StoreSearchResults/tabid/768/txtSearch/Ping/List/0/SortField/4/ProductID/92/Default.aspx

After you read the Ping, you'll establish thresholds and make decisions using IF...THEN and turn on/off your LEDs accordingly.

Post Edit --
And THEN I remembered this project --
http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?t=92632&highlight=Garage

Same but different.

hover1

Be aware, the Parallax Ping is NOT an outdoor sensor. You may want to chose a waterproof sensor from one of these if used outdoors:

http://www.futurlec.com/Ultrasonic_Sensors.shtml

Jim