I2C / UART distance and gesture sensor - 30cm - SparkFun SEN-13162

Description

Module with sensor which enables determination of the distance of the object in two axes X and Z, and hand gestures. With this sensor, you can control the device, for example, by waving. The system works with the voltage from 3.3 V to 5 V, and communicates over I2C or UART.

 

 

The sensor allows you to measure distances of up to 30 cm for the Z axis, and the position from right to left at a distance of up to 15 cm (X axis). On the board located are two LEDs transmitting the IR and one IR receiver.

 

The product is compatible with Arduino

The manufacturer offers auser manualandlibraryfor users ofArduino.

 

Connection

The module has nine holes for goldpin connectors- 2.54 mm pitch (not included in package, sold separately). All pins are appropriately signed on the board.

 

Pin Description GRN Unused, should be left unconnected. TX0 Transmitter in the transmition of the UART interface. RXI The receiver in the transmition of the UART interface. VCC Supply voltage from 3.3 V to 5 V. GND The ground of the system. BLK Unused, should be left unconnected. DR

Pin of the data readiness. Reaches a high status, when data is available for reading on the I2C bus.

CL Clock line of the I2C bus. DA The data line of the I2C bus.

 

Specification

• Supply voltage: from 3.3 V to 5 V
• Measuring range: up to 30 cm
• Communication: the I2C or UART bus 
• Connectors: holes for goldpin straps - 2.54 mm pitch (not included in the set, sold separately)
• Two mounting holes with the diameter of 3 mm

 

Useful links

• The website of the manufacturer: SparkFun SEN-13162
• User manual
• The Arduino library
• Diagram of the module
• The design files on GitHub
• Eagle program files