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What is the primary function of an ultrasonic sensor?
In what systems are ultrasonic sensors primarily used?
Which parameter is NOT required for the pulseIn() function?
What is the purpose of the RS pin in an LCD?
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How is the distance calculated using the ultrasonic sensor's travel time?
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Study Notes
Ultrasonic Sensor
- Measures distance using ultrasonic sound waves
- Primarily used as proximity sensors
- Found in self-parking cars, anti-collision systems, robotic obstacle detection, and manufacturing
- Uses the travel time of the sound wave to determine distance
- Two parameters are used: echo pin and state of the pulse (high or low)
- Distance calculation: distance = (duration * 0.0343) / 2
LCD Display
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides user interface
- Produces graphic images
- Popular LCD models: 2 or more lines, 16-20 character text
- Used in conjunction with the ultrasonic sensor to provide distance readings to the user
Arduino Code
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trigPin: Output pin for triggering the ultrasonic sensor -
echoPin: Input pin for receiving the echo signal -
buzzer: Output pin for a buzzer, triggered when object is too close -
ledPin: Output pin for an LED, triggered when object is too close -
duration: Stores the time of the pulse -
distance:Calculated distance from duration -
safetyDistance:Stores the calculated distance -
pulseln(): Function to read the travel time of the sound wave -
setup(): Initial setup for the Arduino- Sets pins to input or output
- Sends trigger signal
- Function to read the travel time of the sound wave
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loop(): Main function executed repeatedly- Measures distance
- Determines if distance is within safe range
- Prints the distance to the serial monitor
- Controls buzzer and LED based on safety distance
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VO: LCD contrast (brightness) -
RS: Register select, selects if commands or data are being sent -
RW: Read/write, controls reading data -
E: Enable the display -
DB: The data buses carrying the data
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Test your knowledge on the functioning of ultrasonic sensors and their integration with LCD displays. This quiz covers key concepts such as distance measurement, component parameters, and Arduino coding. Perfect for students and enthusiasts in electronics and robotics.
