Component: Photo Transistor 2D (Light)

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Author Matrix Ltd
Version 1.0
Category Light


Photo Transistor 2D component

Uses InfraRed light to detect if an external object is near to the sensor. Returns a digital signal which can represent detected or not detected states. Useful for applications like line following, punched card based data systems and robotics.

Component Source Code

Please click here for the component source code: FC_Comp_Source_PhotoTransistor_2d.fcfx

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

Basic example which moves a object on the simulation panel and provides the analogue proximity reading based on the distance from the object from the sensor. FC6 Icon.png PhotoReflectorDemo

Downloadable macro reference

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


Fc9-comp-macro.png Initialise
Configures the I/O ready for the sensor to be sampled. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID 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-5-icon.png Sense Pin
Pin connected to the sensor element of the photo transistor 
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