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Re: Ultrasonic sensor help needed

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
My suspicion is that you're reading the supply voltage. Particularly because the sensor has a maximum range of 255 inches (2.55 volts). But it's fed with about 5 volts...

Little solder globs can do that sort of thing. As can little 'hairs' of copper wire. and so on.
Thanks. I'll check it out tomorrow
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