PING))) documentation v1.5

Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (#28015) v1.5 2/15/2008 Page 12 of 12
while (true) {
// measure distance to target in inches
distance = range.getIn();
// create and display measurement message
msg.clear();
msg.append(HOME);
msg.append(distance);
msg.append(" \" \n");
System.out.print(msg.toString());
// wait 0.5 seconds between readings
CPU.delay(5000);
}
}
}
Resources and Downloads
You can find additional resources for the PING))) sensor by searching the following product pages at
www.parallax.com
:
y Smart Sensors and Applications (a Stamps in Class text), #28029
y PING))) Mounting Bracket Kit – a servo-driven mount designed to attach to a Boe-Bot robot,
#570-28015
y Extension cable with 3-in header, #805-00011 (10-in.) or #805-00012 (14-in.)
A video of a Boe-Bot robot using the PING))) sensor to scan its surroundings then drive to the closest
object can be found under Resources > Video Library > Boe-Bot Robot Video Gallery.