8. Sonar:bit(EF05007)#

8.1. Introduction#

Sonar:bit aims to measure the shortly distance.

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8.3. Characteristic#

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

8.4. Specification#

Item Parameter
SKU EF05007
Connection RJ11
Type of Connection Digital output
Working Voltage 3.3V

8.5. Outlook#

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8.6. Quick to Start#

8.6.1. Materials Required and Diagram#

Connect the Sonar:bit to J1 port and the OLED module to the IIC port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

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8.7. MakeCode Programming#

8.7.1. Step 1#

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

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We need to add a package for programming, . Click “Extensions” in the bottom of the drawer and search with “PlanetX” in the dialogue box to download it.

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Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

8.7.2. Step 2#

8.7.3. Code as below:#

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8.7.5. Result#

The distance value displays on the OLED module.

8.8. Python Programming#

8.8.1. Step 1#

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

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We need to add enum.py and distance.py for programming. Click “Load/Save” and then click “Show Files (1)” to see more choices, click “Add file” to add enum.py and distance.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

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8.8.2. Step 2#

8.8.3. Reference#

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from distance import *

while True:
    dis = DISTANCE(J1)
    display.scroll(int(dis.get_distance(0)))
    sleep(500)

8.8.4. Result#

The detected distance displays on the micro:bit.

8.9. Relevant File#

8.10. Technique File#