9. Sonar:bit

9.1. Introduction

  • Sonar:bit is a 3-wire ultrasonic module with the working voltage between 3-5V. It is available to be used to 3.3V or 5V micro-controller system. With only one 3-wire(GVS) cable, it can work properly. Compared to the normal 4-wire ultrasonic module, it has saved one IO port. The measurement range of sonar:bit is 4cm-400cm. It can output stable and accurate measurement data with ±1cm tolerance only.
  • It can connect to the Ring:bit with an expansion board.

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9.2. Characteristics

  • Input voltage:3V~5V and can be driven by micro:bit directly.
  • Standard 3-wire GVS connecotr, which occupies 1 IO port only.

9.3. Parameter

Item | Parameter | Remark :-: | :-: |:-: Name |Ring:bit car v2 sonar:bit|- SKU|EF04089|- Working Voltage |DC 3-5V|- Connection |3pin GVS connection|- Output Signal |Simulation|- Measuring Distance |4-400cm|- Dimmension |40.60mm * 51.60mm|- Net Weight |12g|-

9.4. Outlook

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9.5. Quick to Start

Hardware Connection

  • Connect the acrylic transition board to the back board with the rivets.

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  • Connect the Sonar:bit to the other side of the acrylic transition board with rivets.

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  • Connect the Sonar:bit to the Ring:bit breakout board with a 3-pin wire.

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Software Programming

  • Choose sonar:bit in makecode.
  • Search ringbit in the dialogue box and click it to download it.
  • Programme to measure the distance with ultrasonic in makecode on-line editor.

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Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_RVrYuDaT9acp

You can download it directly below:

Result

  • The value measured by Sonar:bit is showing on the micro:bit.

9.6. About

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