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Re: Maxbotix Sonar Testing

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Originally Posted by nadya1196 View Post
Actually we are testing it by just using the voltmeter to test if our sonar works in general. We might try running code just through the analog. It is currently plugged into one of the pins that are on the analog breakout in the cRIO. We read that we can get 5 volts from there. So in general, we arent getting any readings when testing if our sonar works.
If this is the EZ-1 you might check on this tidbit I got from the datasheet.
RX – This pin is internally pulled high. The EZ1 will continually measure range and output if RX data is left unconnected or held high. If held low the EZ1 will stop ranging


Use your voltmeter to ensure that the RX pin is indeed being pulled up.