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Title: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: jamespeach on March 02, 2010, 02:21:17 AM
Hi,

I've just got my self three IR Sharp sensors GP2D120.

I'm using a programming language called Python and need to be able to reading to be displayed Python.

How do I need to connect up the Sensors?

Thanks
Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: Hewhowalk on March 02, 2010, 04:50:42 AM
Hi!
Since you are using Python I assume you are using a standard PC. Then you need a expansion card to interface the sensor since the sensor and the computer don't speak the same "language". This should work for instance http://www.trossenrobotics.com/p/phidgets-888.aspx (http://www.trossenrobotics.com/p/phidgets-888.aspx)

Good luck!
Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: Soeren on March 02, 2010, 06:33:29 AM
Hi,

How do I need to connect up the Sensors?
The PSD's has got an analog output, so you need some form of A/D-C.
Depending on the precision you want, you could make a simple circuit (with eg. a 555) to convert the output of the PSD's to a pulse train where the frequency holds the info - might be easier for you to use this way, at least if you can access the hardwares timers.
Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: jamespeach on March 02, 2010, 07:39:18 AM
Hi,

How do I need to connect up the Sensors?
The PSD's has got an analog output, so you need some form of A/D-C.
Depending on the precision you want, you could make a simple circuit (with eg. a 555) to convert the output of the PSD's to a pulse train where the frequency holds the info - might be easier for you to use this way, at least if you can access the hardwares timers.


Hi, tbh I have no knowledge of making circuit, is there any easier way... Or is there a step by step tut out there?

Also I'm very limited on time, I can only spend 2 days on getting the sensors to work.

Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: Hewhowalk on March 02, 2010, 11:09:00 AM
I recommend you to check out http://www.trossenrobotics.com/sharp-ir-distance-sensor-gp2d12.aspx (http://www.trossenrobotics.com/sharp-ir-distance-sensor-gp2d12.aspx) , there should be everything you need to interface the sensor with a PC without having to make any circuits by yourself.
Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: jamespeach on March 02, 2010, 04:29:58 PM
I recommend you to check out http://www.trossenrobotics.com/sharp-ir-distance-sensor-gp2d12.aspx (http://www.trossenrobotics.com/sharp-ir-distance-sensor-gp2d12.aspx) , there should be everything you need to interface the sensor with a PC without having to make any circuits by yourself.

Thanks once I get this,

How do I get a reading on my computer please?
Title: Re: How to get a reading on Sharp IR Sensor
Post by: Soeren on March 02, 2010, 04:43:29 PM
Hi,


You need to do just a bit of your own work. Try experimenting, try Google, show interrest, that's the best way of getting other people into helping.