{"product_id":"compact-time-of-flight-distance-sensor","title":"Compact Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kitnology-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a compact distance measurement input to a compatible robot or electronics project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure distance for supported projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse readings to trigger an obstacle response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with serial sensor data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponents \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate laser-ranging sensor module; host controller and robot are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime-of-flight ranging with serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor emits light and measures information related to its travel time to estimate distance. Your controller reads the result and can compare it with a threshold to change the robot's behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit type: Distance Sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and interfaces: Time-of-flight ranging with serial communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected option: Separate distance-sensor module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected configuration and described hardware: Separate distance-sensor module. Separate laser-ranging sensor module; host controller and robot are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact quantities and minor accessories should be checked against the supplier's packing list before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested skill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate — check the host controller, power and connection requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger a stop at a chosen distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog distance over a serial connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify voltage, serial protocol, wiring and laser documentation before use. Measurement results depend on target surfaces, distance and lighting; this is not a complete safety system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eNeed help checking compatibility?\u003c\/a\u003e Ask Kitnology before choosing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitnology","offers":[{"title":"Separate distance-sensor module","offer_id":48642044362970,"sku":"KIT-K047-6000400567","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/8882\/2746\/files\/kitnology-k047-cutout.png?v=1790072042","url":"https:\/\/kitnology.com\/products\/compact-time-of-flight-distance-sensor","provider":"Kitnology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}