Component: Photo Reflector (Light)

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 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

	SampleSensor
Samples the sensor and automatically controls the emitter pin if enabled. Returns the analogue reading from the sensor pin.
- BYTE	Return

	Initialise
Sets up the I/O to allow the sensor to operate.
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Emitter Type
Decides if the emitter needs to be switched on and off during sampling
	Connections
	Sense Pin
Pin connected to the sensor element of the photo transistor
	Simulation
	Discrete Distance
Simulation range used to determine if the sense pin is active or not.