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Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with Graphical Debug Demo

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Description #

The Ping))) object provides the distance from the sensor connected to an I/O pin through a 3.3k to 4.7k resistor. The object returns the distance in microseconds, or a 0 value if missing or bad sensor. The example uses smart pins and can be replicated for as many Ping))) sensors as needed. The values are provided in inches, tenths of inches, millimeters, and centimeters. The LaserPING 2m Rangefinder is also compatible with this code example.   

Two source code archives are included. The first archive is a test with a terminal program and the second archive is a demonstration using the graphical debug features built into Propeller Tool for Windows. 

Parts Used #
  • P2 Edge Module
  • P2 Edge Breadboard
  • Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
  • LaserPING 2m Rangefinder
Source Code #
  • jm_ping_test - Archive.zip
  • jm_ping_test_plot - Archive.zip
Programming Language #
  • Spin 2
  • PASM2
Tools and Operating System #
  • PNut
  • Propeller Tool for Windows
Additional Resources #
  • Propeller 2 Spin Documentation
  • Graphical Debug Tools in Spin2
Document Author #
  • Ken Gracey
Source Code Author #
  • Jon McPhalen
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Updated on September 29, 2026
Using Smart Pins to Measure Frequency Output of TSL235R Light-to-Frequency SensorSimple Analog Input
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