Proximity Extension¶
Type: Digital Sensor
Measures: Distance, infrared light
Inventory: 15 units, 1 prototype
Pins: SDA, SCL, optional interrupt pins D4, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11
This extension uses a Vishay VCNL4010 infrared proximity sensor to sense the distance to objects in a range from 0 to 200mm. The module communicates via I2C and an optional interrupt pin.
Status: Tested, Working
Additional Information:¶
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10901
http://de.farnell.com/vishay/vcnl4010-gs08/uls-naeherungssensor-smd/dp/2251456
http://bildr.org/2012/11/vcnl4000-arduino/
http://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/datasheets/BreakoutBoards/VCNL4000_Example.pde