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Elecfreaks Sonar:bit for the BBC micro:bit
Elecfreaks Sonar:bit for the BBC micro:bit

Elecfreaks Octopus Sonar:bit

$15.80 inc GST $12.65 inc GST

The Sonar:bit is an ultrasonic module with a 3-5V working voltage. With only one 3-wire(GVS) cable, you save one IO port in Comparison to the normal 4-wire ultrasonic module. The measurement...

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SKU: 57195973
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Description

Compatible with v1 & v2

The Sonar:bit is an ultrasonic module with a 3-5V working voltage. With only one 3-wire(GVS) cable, you save one IO port in Comparison to the normal 4-wire ultrasonic module. The measurement range of the Sonar:bit is 4cm-400cm. It can output a stable and accurate measurement of data with a ±1cm tolerance. You can use this module for occasions such as short-distance measurement, smart cars, robots, micro:bit and arduino teaching, etc..

Quick Start

Hardware Connection

  1. Connect sonar:bit to P2 port on sensor:bit
  2. Connect micro:bit to your computer.
  3. Once completed, you can see the picture below
Elecfreaks Sonar:bit Connected
Elecfreaks Sonar:bit Connected 2

Programming

Click to open Makecode online editor.
Write your program to assign the returned value of P2 to variable distance and display it on micro:bit screen.
Elecfreaks Sonar:bit Code
You can see the whole program from the link here: https://makecode.microbit.org/_b7JL2Yd3q3Km
Elecfreaks Sonar:bit Dimensions
Specifications
  • Input Voltage: DC 3-5V
  • Measurement Range: 4-400cm
  • Accuracy Tolerance: ±1cm
  • Size: 40.60mm x 51.60mm
  • Net Weight: 12g
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