Consolidated PING)))/LaserPING Object for the P2 (Pulse or Serial)

JonnyMac

With the addition of serial output to the Rev E version of the classic PING))) sensor, I wrote a consolidated object for the P2 that works in either mode, and doesn't require a cog for serial input. The code uses smart pin modes to measure pulses or receive the serial stream -- no cog is required by this object

Helpful methods in the object:

• get_us() (distance in microseconds, pulse mode only)
• get_mm()
• get_cm()
• get_tenths() (0.1-inch units)
• get_inches()
• in_range()

Yes, this object can be used with PING))) Rev D and earlier; one must specify pulse mode.

I posted the demo and object in ObEx: https://obex.parallax.com/obex/ping-for-ping-and-laserping-2/

The object has been tested and works in Propeller Tool, Spin Tools IDE, and FlexProp. There is a COMPILER constant to deal with the terminals for each environment.

P1 version here: https://forums.parallax.com/discussion/176232/

DiverBob

That sounds great!