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Distance Phidget<\/h1>\n

The Distance Phidget measures distance using infrared light. It sends out a pulse of light and waits for a reflection to come back. Distance is calculated by timing how long the pulse took and knowing the speed of light.\u200bThe Distance Phidget returns distance measured in millimeters (symbol: mm). You can easily convert this measurement into a unit you are familiar with, like meters or feet. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

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Setup<\/a> Code<\/a> Applications<\/a> Practice<\/a><\/div>\n

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Setup<\/h3>\n

Before you do any coding you will have to attach your Distance Phidget to your VINT Hub as shown:<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.6.6″ src=”https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dst1002_setup2.png” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” module_id=”write-code” module_class=”ph-hidden-anchor” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_code admin_label=”Write Code – row hidden anchor” _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ module_class=”ph-user-java”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code (Java)” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n

Code (Java)<\/h3>\n

Create a file called Distance<\/em> and insert the following code. Run your code. Place your hand over the sensor to see the distance change.<\/pee>Not your programming language? Set my language and IDE<\/a>.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code Sample – Netbeans” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ module_class=”ph-user-netbeans”]<\/p>\n

  package distance;\/\/Add Phidgets Libaryimport com.phidget22.*;public class Distance{    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {        \/\/Create        DistanceSensor distanceSensor = new DistanceSensor();        \/\/Open        distanceSensor.open(1000);        \/\/Use your Phidgets        while (true) {            System.out.println(\"Distance: \" + distanceSensor.getDistance() + \" mm\");            Thread.sleep(250);        }    }}  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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  \/\/Add Phidgets Libaryimport com.phidget22.*;public class Distance{    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {        \/\/Create        DistanceSensor distanceSensor = new DistanceSensor();        \/\/Open        distanceSensor.open(1000);        \/\/Use your Phidgets        while (true) {            System.out.println(\"Distance: \" + distanceSensor.getDistance() + \" mm\");            Thread.sleep(250);        }    }}  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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  \/\/Add Phidgets Libraryimport com.phidget22.*;\/\/DefineDistanceSensor distanceSensor;void setup(){  try{        \/\/Create     distanceSensor = new DistanceSensor();    \/\/Open    distanceSensor.open(1000);      }catch(Exception e){    e.printStackTrace();  }}void draw(){  try{        \/\/Use your Phidgets    println(\"Distance: \" + distanceSensor.getDistance() + \" mm\");    delay(250);      }catch(Exception e){    e.printStackTrace();  }}  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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Code (Python)<\/h3>\n
Create a file called Distance<\/em> and insert the following code. Run your code. Place your hand over the sensor to see the distance change.<\/pee>Not your programming language? Set my language and IDE<\/a>.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code sample” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n
  #Add Phidgets Libraryfrom Phidget22.Phidget import *from Phidget22.Devices.DistanceSensor import *#Required for sleep statementimport time#CreatedistanceSensor = DistanceSensor()#OpendistanceSensor.openWaitForAttachment(1000)#Use your Phidgetswhile (True):    print(\"Distance: \" + str(distanceSensor.getDistance()) + \" mm\")    time.sleep(0.25)  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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Code (C#)<\/h3>\n
Create a file called Distance<\/em> and insert the following code. Run your code. Place your hand over the sensor to see the distance change.<\/pee>Not your programming language? Set my language and IDE<\/a>.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code sample” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n
  \/\/Add Phidgets Libraryusing Phidget22;namespace Distance{    class Program{        static void Main(string[] args){            \/\/Create            DistanceSensor distanceSensor = new DistanceSensor();            \/\/Open            distanceSensor.Open(1000);            \/\/Use your Phidgets            while (true)            {                System.Console.WriteLine(\"Distance: \" + distanceSensor.Distance + \" mm\");                System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(250);            }        }    }}  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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Code (Swift)<\/h3>\n
Create a file called Distance<\/em> and insert the following code. Run your code. Place your hand over the sensor to see the distance change.<\/pee>Not your programming language? Set my language and IDE<\/a>.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.6.6″ src=”https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sonar-1.png” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” disabled=”off” align=”center” width=”75%” \/][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code sample” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n
  import Cocoa\/\/Add Phidgets Libraryimport Phidget22Swiftclass ViewController: NSViewController {    @IBOutlet weak var sensorLabel: NSTextField!        \/\/Create    let distanceSensor = DistanceSensor()        override func viewDidLoad() {        super.viewDidLoad()        do{            \/\/Subscribe to event            let _ = distanceSensor.distanceChange.addHandler(onDistanceChange)                        \/\/Open            try distanceSensor.open()        }catch{            print(error)        }    }        func onDistanceChange(sender:DistanceSensor, distance:UInt32){        DispatchQueue.main.async {\t    \/\/Use information from your Phidget to change label            self.sensorLabel.stringValue = String(distance) + \" mm\"        }    }}  <\/code><\/pre>\n
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Applications<\/h3>\n
The Distance Phidget can do more than measuring distances. The sensor is suited to other applications such as tracking levels in storage tanks or detecting obstacles for moving robotics\/vehicles. Automatic or touchless car washes use distance sensors to begin wash cycles. In the case of a car wash, they are used to maintain a distance from a car.Distance sensors are present in assembly-line monitoring and automated assembly guidance. Security systems use distance sensors to detect changes in object locations or count people entering a doorway. Many museum displays use distance sensors for audio\/visual activation.<\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.4.1″ src=”https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sonar-2.jpg” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.4.1″ src=”https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sonar-4.jpg” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.4.1″ src=”https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sonar-3.jpg” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” module_id=”practice” module_class=”ph-hidden-anchor” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_code admin_label=”Practice – row hidden anchor” _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ \/][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.4.5″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_code admin_label=”Practice” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n
Practice<\/h3>\n
You can simulate an interactive museum display using your Getting Started Kit and your Distance Phidget. <\/pee><\/p>\n
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  1. Attach your Distance Phidget to your VINT Hub in your Getting Started Kit, making sure you can access the Distance Phidget outside of the box. <\/li>\n
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  2. Write a program to activate your LEDs and temperature sensor when an object is within 50 cm of your distance sensor. <\/li>\n
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  3. Now, set the box and distance sensor up at the edge of your desk. If someone sits down at your desk, your program will come alive.<\/li>\n
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