Difference between revisions of "Component: Photo Reflector (Light)"
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 7 February 2023
| Author | Matrix Ltd |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Category | Light |
Contents
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
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Initialise |
| Sets up the I/O to allow the sensor to operate. | |
 - VOID
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Return |
SampleSensor
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SampleSensor |
| Samples the sensor and automatically controls the emitter pin if enabled. Returns the analogue reading from the sensor pin. | |
 - BYTE
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Return |
Property reference
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Properties |
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Emitter Type |
| Decides if the emitter needs to be switched on and off during sampling | |
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Connections |
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Sense Pin |
| Pin connected to the sensor element of the photo transistor | |
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Simulation |
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Discrete Distance |
| Simulation range used to determine if the sense pin is active or not. | |
