13. Case 09: Invading Detection Device

13.1. Introduction

This is an intrusion detection device. When the ultrasonic sensor detects that someone is approaching, it will automatically turn on a red light and alarm through the buzzer on the micro:bit. If the ultrasonic sensor does not detect anyone, it will automatically turn on green light.

13.2. Quick Start

Materials Required

Nezha expansion board × 1

micro:bit × 1

LED-green × 1

LED-red × 1

Sonar:bit × 1

RJ11 wires × 3

Tips: You may need to purchase Nezha Inventor’s Kit if you want all the above compoents.

Connection Diagram

Connect the sonar:bit to J1, red LED to J2 and green LED to J3 on the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

Assembly Video

Video Reference: https://youtu.be/jw9_wlNIiHw

Assembly Steps

13.3. MakeCode Programming

Step 1

Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode to see more choices.

For programming, we need to add a package: click “Extensions” at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with “PlanetX” in the dialogue box to download it.

Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.

Step 2

Code as below:

Reference

Link：https://makecode.microbit.org/_2zrE6AKRHbqW

You may also download it directly below:

Result

While the sonar:bit detects the object, the red LED lights up and the buzzer alarms.