SparkFun Electronics Commentsurn:uuid:214d0e4e-f1b1-d287-ce26-ac5b4c9f82492024-03-28T12:20:56-06:00SparkFun ElectronicsCustomer #944768 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #944768urn:uuid:895955f4-0a21-db95-1a5f-c92785ee2f902017-04-13T08:02:24-06:00<p>That's exactly what I wanted, thank you very much!</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:ff084981-ea41-8148-b6bf-2d8e198e21f02017-04-12T09:36:35-06:00<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwL1QLe7JRUDT09Lc1ZkQ24zZ0k/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Here is an example project</a> with the ZX Sensor part (you can copy and paste the part). Note that it's not a real part--only the breadboard view is correct. The schematic and PCB parts do not match.</p>
Customer #944768 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #944768urn:uuid:6704c229-b060-056e-9075-836ddde985012017-04-12T02:14:30-06:00<p>Hi,<p>Someone knows where I can find the Fritzing file of this sensor? I can not find it anywhere.</p><p>Thanks in advance !</p></p>
XYZ Interactive on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorXYZ Interactiveurn:uuid:c688149a-db8f-97ad-c0f8-6be2a4f894762016-07-04T17:55:35-06:00<p>The ZX sensor provides up to 50 X and Z coordinate samples per second, so it refreshes every 20 msec. What you could do is check the I2C status register of this sensor for new data at a polling rate that exceeds 50 Hz. Another approach is to check the Data Ready or DR line of the sensor (in the I2C group next to DA and CL) for a HIGH reading indicating new data. If you go to the GestureSense.com website we can provide you with a simple script to do I2C polling for this data.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:aa3bdf7e-5e57-102c-fc7f-872a712c00032016-07-04T16:55:21-06:00<p>The folks at XYZ Interactive wrote the firmware for the sensor, so I don't know the refresh rate. However, I will try to find out. The Arduino library listed in the Documents section should get you started.</p>
Customer #822248 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #822248urn:uuid:a65a777f-6a92-8deb-4e32-97ce46ee839b2016-07-04T08:33:02-06:00<p>Hi Shawn or any one else could offer me this help,I would like to use ZX Distance and Gesture sensor (I2C protocol) to get the Z-pos streamed at the highest sampling rate. But I'm wondering Is this feature (continuous streaming) feasible with this hardware? What would be the maximum sample rate? Are you aware of any Arduino-like library that does the job?Any suggestions would be very much appreciated, thanks in advance!</p>
Customer #804923 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #804923urn:uuid:6183aae3-a3b9-80cb-b8f3-09ef63acfba32016-06-01T17:29:20-06:00<p>Can someone confirm the max distance for gesture sensing?</p>
Customer #785967 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #785967urn:uuid:e5e54487-346a-f25a-7446-532bbe9370de2016-03-16T17:43:23-06:00<p>Thanks for the help! They will follow a strict bottleneck near the checkpoint so I don't think this will matter. Best.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:49c2f7f5-1ac3-1905-14a7-ae4ccbe17d092016-03-15T16:21:29-06:00<p>It works well as a proximity sensor, but keep in mind that it can only sense objects up to about 1 foot away. If the RC car is beyond that, it won't detect it.</p>
Customer #785967 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #785967urn:uuid:15b24685-e1ff-031f-bdf3-351591f5f1582016-03-15T16:18:30-06:00<p>I'm wondering if you would suggest this module for use as a proximity sensor. I'm racing RC cars and want a pre packaged device for measuring when they pass a checkpoint. Lighting conditions will be bright daylight.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:54c98769-a12c-53bc-e680-583940416a8e2016-03-08T09:23:53-07:00<p>I measured 45 mA at 5V.</p>
BBB on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorBBBurn:uuid:4ff960b6-8ca1-4f73-f6ff-14f991a72e1a2016-03-08T06:24:53-07:00<p>how much power does this thing draw?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:031fc224-8b64-f6be-259f-144ecfad3c382016-02-29T14:32:35-07:00<p>1-2 inches away from the sensor seem to be where the readings start.</p>
Customer #690643 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #690643urn:uuid:abea68dd-8144-87f1-8e77-8fcb0990e5fb2016-02-29T14:19:53-07:00<p>What is the smallest distance this sensor can read?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:6f2eb79c-9d88-3406-866e-ba2eb48b763f2016-01-28T09:36:44-07:00<p>There have been a few sensors where one of the brass LED shield caps have come up slightly (you can check by looking at the board from the side - see if one of the brass caps is slightly lifted from the board). This causes IR light bleeding from the LED to the sensor and messing up the readings. If you think this is the case, I recommend talking to our <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/technical_assistance" rel="nofollow">Tech Support</a>, and they'll help troubleshoot the problem and get you a new one if necessary.</p>
Customer #103000 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #103000urn:uuid:c106e12c-df75-550b-a38c-af6070b288ae2016-01-27T14:18:02-07:00<p>I recently tried this sensor and get very erratic readings from the X axis, but the Z axis seems fairly stable. If I use a narrow object, like a finger instead of my palm, it seems slightly better, but still too erratic to drive a feedback control loop. I'm using the I2C interface, for what that's worth. Has anyone else seen this behavior, or know what might cause it?</p>
Electrumpet on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorElectrumpeturn:uuid:8724905c-2731-4c82-cfe7-212f5846ce5f2015-11-23T10:14:27-07:00<p>Did anybody measure the actual latency of this product? It seems a little slow in the video but that can be the video update as well. How long will it take before a change in distance is visible in the I2C (or UART) connection?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:ba620fed-a898-9b6c-acea-58f3913d4f432015-11-23T09:13:47-07:00<p>No, you should not need to change them. If you haven't had much luck with either sensor on the Uno or Mega, definitely reach out to tech support. They can help you figure out what's going on.</p>
Customer #739507 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #739507urn:uuid:37e45372-b310-c892-6f6c-65a560224a1a2015-11-21T12:24:50-07:00<p>And I've tried both arduino Uno and Mega, and got same error</p>
Customer #739507 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #739507urn:uuid:4d1efbac-177d-ccdd-69e0-fd437487079f2015-11-21T12:20:12-07:00<p>Yes I did notice in the tutorial that I can set those jumpers at the back of the sensor. Do I need to change them from the default status? Thanks</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:cb394358-eb01-0c3f-09bf-d49283a3295d2015-11-21T11:55:02-07:00<p>Double-check your I2C wiring. That error returns if there is a problem communicating with the ZX Sensor over I2C. Also, which microcontroller board are you using?</p>
Customer #739507 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #739507urn:uuid:8c687e7c-cded-c6ec-eec3-abb6fd08c15d2015-11-21T11:38:32-07:00<p>Thanks for replying! But actually I ordered two of them, and both of them returned me this error</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:2c3cfb2e-882c-801f-a5e7-0a4ba9af46a42015-11-21T11:33:58-07:00<p>Sounds like it is either a wiring issue or you have a bad ZX Sensor. I recommend contacting <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/technical_assistance" rel="nofollow">Tech Support</a>. They should be able to help you and get a replacement if necessary.</p>
Customer #739507 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #739507urn:uuid:3143af00-a3fb-b64a-fa46-4e018a649c812015-11-21T10:27:01-07:00<p>I got the error "Error reading model version number. Model version needs to be 1 to work with this library. Stopping." Does anyone can help me with this? Thanks!</p>
Customer #406006 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #406006urn:uuid:065e4ab6-5266-e0f4-264c-c6252199803e2015-11-04T16:20:22-07:00<p>After using this sensor, I noticed that it will not work through a clear glass or acrylic window. If I only place a window over the detector at the center, it still works fine, however when a place a window in front of either LED it will nor work. The LEDs emit at about 950nm, so they should transmit through glass and acrylic well enough. Does anyone know what the issue is, or how to get around it?</p>
tedspark on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture Sensortedsparkurn:uuid:746cbd41-1f7f-5465-66c8-78dd472c362e2015-10-24T08:06:46-06:00<p>EDIT: looked at the datasheet for the receiver and it uses pulsed light so I answered my own question. "Does this use pulsed light to discriminate against ambient light or is this sensitive to ambient light? Can it be used out in the sunlight?"</p>
tedspark on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture Sensortedsparkurn:uuid:80225b98-9fde-1f95-00f5-359df36fda5d2015-10-24T08:05:25-06:00<blockquote>
<p>or the most part no. We have seen multiple sensors on the same device used in Hackathons and other projects without issue. What kind of configuration were you thinking of?</p>
<p>How about an array of 3 of them on the front of a robot for obstacle detection?</p></blockquote>
Macman1223 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorMacman1223urn:uuid:84313e81-08cd-fc41-a627-fc3b478084972015-09-13T14:16:52-06:00<p>Thanks!</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:c639bd8b-83b9-fd02-263a-7a9f5d3609bc2015-09-11T09:47:15-06:00<p>Here is a link to the caps that we use: <a href="https://www.platt.com/platt-electric-supply/Crimps-Crimp-Connector-Steel/Gardner-Bender/10-410/product.aspx?zpid=22107" rel="nofollow">https://www.platt.com/platt-electric-supply/Crimps-Crimp-Connector-Steel/Gardner-Bender/10-410/product.aspx?zpid=22107</a>.<p>You don't need to make the caps to be exactly like the original ones we use. So long as IR light is prevented from traveling out of the sides of the LEDs directly to the receiver, you should be good. For example, a part with a 6mm diameter hole that fits over the LEDs (height of about 9.5mm) should work. Just make sure that light can't escape under the shroud!</p></p>
Macman1223 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorMacman1223urn:uuid:d9f6afb5-fd2c-637f-302f-f6c5ffe869052015-09-10T15:11:34-06:00<p>Could I have the dimensions for the brass caps used so I could 3d print a replacement? I got this in a Ding and Dent production build, and it shipped without them(along with a missing part which was the reason it was a ding and dent)</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:c1b68229-46aa-8a7d-6f6c-4e53450f99d62015-09-08T09:51:19-06:00<p>Just to make sure, are you connecting a wire from DR (on the ZX Sensor) to pin 2 on the Arduino? If you are still having issues, I recommend reaching out to our <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/static/technical_assistance" rel="nofollow">Tech Support staff</a> who can help troubleshoot your specific issue.</p>
Customer #716655 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #716655urn:uuid:f6fcd96b-2328-b8eb-c64a-cee7c9cd89992015-09-05T17:57:34-06:00<p>Hi, I purchased this sensor. I have followed the guide. i installed the downloaded demo from the tutorial. the zx I2C demo works. i can see the numbers changed when my hands are detected but using the interrupt demo, it can't recognize gesture. it keeps saying no gesture. help please..</p>
CitoNinja on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCitoNinjaurn:uuid:9546a3aa-4ebe-2595-83f1-5c95679f238e2015-08-31T14:32:39-06:00<p>I'll check it out... Started the project... I'll have to complete it later... https://www.hackster.io/CitoNinja/shift-indicator</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:48a8e6cf-abe8-ea26-bcc0-db4334b33daf2015-08-31T13:43:00-06:00<p>There should not be any issues running the sensor 7x24. I've tested it for a few hours, but I have no way of determining the life expectancy. The LEDs are TSAL6100s, if you would like to look into their life expectancy (it is not listed in the <a href="http://www.vishay.com/docs/81009/tsal6100.pdf" rel="nofollow">datasheet</a>).</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:eb02dec4-5485-52f1-ff70-3b547cbe866e2015-08-31T11:12:26-06:00<p>Sweet! I definitely recommend creating a project and uploading some photos to <a href="https://www.hackster.io/sparkfun" rel="nofollow">Hackster</a>. We're...exploring some sharing options, but you can at least share the link of your project here :)</p>
CitoNinja on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCitoNinjaurn:uuid:376d1af9-5222-af0a-f582-3177433332012015-08-31T10:00:09-06:00<p>I wish I could post pictures on here. I used this sensor to create a gear indicator for a 5 speed manual transmission. I'm using it to help teach my wife how to drive a manual.</p>
Customer #403575 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #403575urn:uuid:7f793daa-2f83-dbe8-8f5e-1b481bbd6dc12015-08-28T15:38:01-06:00<p>Hi, how long you say this sensor would last? I will use it 7x24.
Do you know the Life Expectancy of this product?
LEDs have a general life expectancy of 50.000 hrs, is that correct?
Thanks</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:c6948d83-f878-90d6-551c-02b9175fa3152015-08-07T08:32:36-06:00<p>Yes, it should have no problem working with Android. However, you will need the necessary packages/tools to communicate over I2C or UART (e.g. <a href="http://boundarydevices.com/i2c-tools-under-android/" rel="nofollow">http://boundarydevices.com/i2c-tools-under-android/</a>)</p>
Customer #421734 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #421734urn:uuid:ca29818f-2feb-70ff-6c2c-267fa559a8ce2015-08-06T14:08:28-06:00<p>Thanks for your answer. So, Do you think this product could work for computer based in Android?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:9f6d0b7b-2052-7b38-bca7-f22addf606332015-08-06T09:45:50-06:00<p>The getting started guide can be found under the "Tutorials" tab (or <a href="https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/zx-distance-and-gesture-sensor-hookup-guide" rel="nofollow">here</a>). Keep in mind that the ZX Sensor, by itself, only detect object position in 2 axes. It cannot do full 3D position detection.</p>
Customer #421734 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #421734urn:uuid:3b467db8-e492-3f24-9769-155b0ce4750b2015-08-06T09:30:59-06:00<p>Hello, Your product I think is very interesting. Currently I wanna create a head display like Oculus or Samsung Gear, and I wonder if this product could work like Leap Motion or Kinect for gesture control.
My project is based in Android. Could you give me information about this? Where do I can get tutorial or information for my project with the use of this product?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:94b2126a-61a7-57ea-687d-f3b0342d9a7d2015-08-06T09:24:40-06:00<p>That stinks :( Definitely contact our <a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/static/technical_assistance" rel="nofollow">tech support</a> and they'll be able to help you out.</p>
myHalici on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensormyHaliciurn:uuid:7ef9c7b6-d145-c821-ff01-13a5dfb4268a2015-08-06T07:45:49-06:00<p>One of three boards burned today.
I simply connect it to arduino, morning, some testing,
And at evening, dont work.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:1f63c269-e2db-4f8c-894c-304d338961c42015-08-05T15:46:26-06:00<p>Added!</p>
Rick Chung on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorRick Chungurn:uuid:d5eff491-1222-2fa2-a711-a8a526eddafc2015-08-04T21:31:29-06:00<p>Would it be possible for Sparkfun to provide a more detail information about the I2C register map and data format? Seems the manual from the upon link focus on the UART mode usage, and there's no way to find the "GestureSense ZX Sensor I2C Register Map spreadsheet" shown at the end of the manual : )</p>
Customer #706125 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #706125urn:uuid:0cdaea77-df24-2232-565b-e888a8178ec02015-08-04T12:19:19-06:00<p>Very simple and nice quality. Small form factor is great too!</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:e2da7399-6638-00e9-0cd7-2ba3d313b1222015-07-23T09:10:15-06:00<p>Cool! I'd love to know how it compares to the Leap Motion.</p>
diz on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture Sensordizurn:uuid:6dd12bf4-e7e3-315e-cd92-b6967f12ce952015-07-17T20:15:33-06:00<p>I want to use one as a replacement for a touch interface for a pcDuino running Android in my shop. The most applicable use would be moving through a document (such as a PDF) being displayed on the LCD TV in my shop by using gestures. I recently picked up a ZX and a Leap Motion. I'll soon see how well each is up to the task. I may use both of them.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:e87688bc-693e-5c12-8b86-4544c170e8e42015-07-17T11:25:40-06:00<p>As long as you can communicate over UART or I2C from the ARM, then you can use this sensor. The library used in the hookup guide was written for just Arduino, but it should not be very difficult to port to ARM.</p>
Customer #421734 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #421734urn:uuid:05028f5c-04a8-e84b-276a-66ea587ea0512015-07-17T08:54:42-06:00<p>Hello, this sensor could work in a device Android ARM?</p>
XYZ Interactive on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorXYZ Interactiveurn:uuid:209e29d2-9443-56cf-7da3-ee3ffe0120952015-07-15T14:57:38-06:00<p>This ZX sensor can detect objects out to 1 meter if they have a large surface area (like a wall for example). The human hand is generally detected out to about 12 inches.</p>
XYZ Interactive on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorXYZ Interactiveurn:uuid:2a6e8672-3099-24c4-e03c-c4508af869392015-07-15T14:29:26-06:00<p>We are working on a version of the same sensor design with three emitters. This will give XY and Z, as well you can do circular gestures, and other cool features. What do you have in mind?</p>
XYZ Biz on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorXYZ Bizurn:uuid:92a1c0a8-91c5-2e8d-69ca-d549d1bec0102015-07-15T11:09:20-06:00<p>For the most part no. We have seen multiple sensors on the same device used in Hackathons and other projects without issue. What kind of configuration were you thinking of?</p>
RobotRacer on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorRobotRacerurn:uuid:ffd291ab-5528-8c45-df8e-b426f992ee1a2015-07-13T06:15:53-06:00<p>Is there any issue with having two or more of these units in close proximity with each other?</p>
Brother Theo on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorBrother Theourn:uuid:753edc48-98c0-5fd7-8f1d-8f0a57943af02015-07-12T13:10:43-06:00<p>Excellent product! I wonder, will there be an XY version?</p>
Customer #390482 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #390482urn:uuid:87cabda7-c24f-fbf1-df0e-8dcaa6da776e2015-07-11T07:01:08-06:00<p>Cool, thanks!</p>
Mure on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorMureurn:uuid:6aa827e1-a2bd-cf48-dc6d-0871e9be3a842015-07-10T16:25:23-06:00<p>Wow I didn't see it that way, but that's excellent! Thanks!</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:3c2ab1b5-cf7d-f0c3-2b7e-8fa53e28675d2015-07-10T15:35:14-06:00<p>Max seems to be about 10-12 inches away from the sensor.</p>
Customer #390482 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #390482urn:uuid:6151c2e8-4323-2f91-8613-6316cdfecb2b2015-07-10T15:33:57-06:00<p>What's the maximum sensing distance?</p>
rsp on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture Sensorrspurn:uuid:a2dcc0e5-dab7-26c4-bef5-fb5c1dadd7d22015-07-10T14:50:14-06:00<p>It's most likely just tracking the amount of power it takes for the IR receiver to detect the signal (by varying the LED power with the PIC DAC); the power required corresponds to the distance to the object. This is done with each LED separately and then the results are combined to calculate the X and Z positions.</p>
Customer #453216 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #453216urn:uuid:2c490bdc-96d9-f181-b195-23d067dce6162015-07-10T14:46:48-06:00<p>Awesome! That's exactly what I was hoping for. I'm ok with dirt ruining things, if the user lets their device get dirty it's not surprising that a light based sensor would stop working... :)</p>
XYZ Interactive on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorXYZ Interactiveurn:uuid:b53962e3-979a-d75a-3c86-6653bc6dd27b2015-07-10T13:15:39-06:00<p>The minimum sensing distance is within a cm over the emitters.</p>
bwhitman on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture Sensorbwhitmanurn:uuid:dff2bab9-84f4-7fdc-97ee-e87e27397b6c2015-07-10T12:21:18-06:00<p>Does anyone know the minimum sensing distance of this?</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:eeb8c9d7-477f-098d-405d-492bf54131232015-07-10T09:30:12-06:00<p>It's actually the BRM-2A18 (the TSOP is an optional SMD part that was not used). But yes, you are correct, the receiver demodulates the 38 kHz IR signals and sends that information to the PIC. It's the same type of IR receiver used in TVs and other AV equipment.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:6b92d19a-b9cf-275c-9fb5-099eaabadffe2015-07-10T09:26:22-06:00<p>So long as the piece over the LEDs and receiver is clear, it will work just fine (I just tried it with some clear acrylic). If it gets dirty or something causes reflection back into the receiver, it will start to work less effectively.</p>
Red Squirrel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorRed Squirrelurn:uuid:e8efb68c-bcd2-9c67-548a-88f69efabaa52015-07-10T09:25:04-06:00<p>Thanks! That should be easy with the openlog config settings.</p>
Shawn Hymel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorShawn Hymelurn:uuid:83883e04-bf20-c664-b34d-5570ee24a0282015-07-10T09:22:38-06:00<p>You should be able to, but would would have to change the OpenLog firmware to support the ZX Sensor's 115200 baud rate.</p>
Red Squirrel on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorRed Squirrelurn:uuid:22dcb923-ada4-f813-52fd-3aa8b6d3cbc22015-07-10T08:59:49-06:00<p>Could you hook up an OpenLog board directly to it?</p>
Customer #453216 on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorCustomer #453216urn:uuid:02f88c87-a1da-12f4-254d-c5ecb3fca9c52015-07-10T07:58:28-06:00<p>Any thoughts on embedded this in a waterproof enclosure of some sort? I have an awesome use case for this sensor, but it's outdoors and I'm not sure if there would be interference from an enclosure.</p>
Mure on SEN-12780 - ZX Distance and Gesture SensorMureurn:uuid:12d72231-d3f5-c91a-e609-32146d3ac7662015-07-10T07:51:04-06:00<p>Nice looking product. I was wondering, how does this work actually?
How does the sensor measure distance, by measuring how much time it takes for light to travel and bounce back after transmitting? Is this PIC on board fast enough to do that?
Or the receiving TSOP is some kind of analog type, which outputs received signal strength that PIC interprets to distance. There is no Datasheet for this TSOP, you didn't provide good document.
The X-motion is easy to understand once Z-axes is understood :-)<p>Edit: I just read from schematics that this is the TSOP used: http://www.vishay.com/docs/82434/tsop572.pdf and it outputs digital information, not analog. From this it must be that they are measuring time of flight, of the light :-) Correct?</p><p>Thanks!</p></p>