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Latest revision as of 17:23, 9 November 2022
| 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 Pack
MECHATRONICS
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.
PhotoReflectorDemo
Downloadable macro reference
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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 |
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Initialise |
| Sets up the I/O to allow the sensor to operate. | |
 - VOID
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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. | |
