Getting started with the Maxbotix sonar sensor - quick start guide

The MaxSonar EZ1 provides very short to long-range detection and ranging, in an incredibly small package. It can detect objects from 0-inches to 254-inches (6.45-meters) and provides sonar range information from 6-inches out to 254-inches with 1-inch resolution. (Objects from 0 inches to 6-inches range as 6-inches.) The interface output formats included are pulse width output (PWM), analog voltage output (Vcc/512 volts per inch), and serial digital output (9600 baud). A good sensor for when a Sharp IR distance sensor won't cut it.

Step 1 Are you a pro? Go straight to the datasheet...

If youre a pro cut straight to the data sheet- if not, here's a quick start guide on using the Maxbotix sonar sensor&

Comments

[ahernandez15]

is their any way you can make a trigger with a tela photo lens. but remeber the light that triggers it is emeral and its about 25 feet away if you could help out post back.

[Detarmstrong]

What advantages/disadvantages do the other pin outs offer?

[Detarmstrong]

The preview feature assumes the view actually works correctly...

http://www.maxbotix.com/MaxSonar-EZ1__FAQ.html#Tell_me_how_the_serial_pulse_width_and_analog_voltage_outputs_compare

[Detarmstrong]

www.maxbotix.com/MaxSonar-EZ1__FAQ.html#Tell_me_how_the_serial_pulse_width_and_analog_voltage_outputs_compare

[Detarmstrong]

www.maxbotix.com/MaxSonar-EZ1__FAQ.html#Tell_me_how_the_serial_pulse_width_and_analog_voltage_outputs_compare

[Detarmstrong]

Nice diagram. What program did you use to generate it?

[Detarmstrong]

fritzing.org/

[king_zilla]

like that green circle thing on a submarine that shows where things are?

[MANIAC]

so what does this actually do?

[kicker109]

its SONAR (sound navigation and ranging) it is like what bats have to see because they are sort of blind.... a,k.a Uber- Hearing