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==Component Source Code==
 
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Please click here to download the component source project: [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wikicopy/componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx]
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Please click here to download the component source project: [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx]
  
 
Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/FlowchartView/?wfile=componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx]
 
Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/FlowchartView/?wfile=componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx]
  
 
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==Macro reference==
 
  
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| colspan="2" | Pin connected to the sensor element of the photo transistor&nbsp;
 
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 7 February 2023

Author Matrix Ltd
Version 1.0
Category Light


Photo Reflector component

Uses InfraRed light to detect if an external object is near to the sensor. Returns a discrete analogue signal which can represent distance from the nearest object. Useful for applications like wall following, control based systems and robotics.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_PhotoReflector.fcfx

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

No additional examples






Macro reference

Initialise

Fc9-comp-macro.png Initialise
Sets up the I/O to allow the sensor to operate. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


SampleSensor

Fc9-comp-macro.png SampleSensor
Samples the sensor and automatically controls the emitter pin if enabled. Returns the analogue reading from the sensor pin. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Emitter Type
Decides if the emitter needs to be switched on and off during sampling 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Connections
Fc9-type-6-icon.png Sense Pin
Pin connected to the sensor element of the photo transistor 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Simulation
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Discrete Distance
Simulation range used to determine if the sense pin is active or not. 
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