MAXBOTIX MaxSonar, Quick Start Manual

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Connect the LV-MaxSonar-EZ to a Microcontroller
1. It is recommended that you first connect the LV-MaxSonar-EZ to either an
oscilloscope or a multimeter before you connect the LV-MaxSonar-EZ to a
microcontroller for the first time.
2. Connect the microcontroller input pin to the desired LV-MaxSonar-EZ sensor
output pin.
3. For the AN pin, the following code example is provided for reference: BasicX Code
Example
Read the AN pin (Analog Voltage) with a Microcontroller
1. Ensure proper microcontroller voltage scaling.
2. Ensure proper voltage scaling of the LV-MaxSonar-EZ.
3. Use the proper formula for calculating the distance from the voltage that is read.
Reference the sensor datasheet.
Please note: If you are using a microcontroller to read the AN output there is a strong
possibility that the microcontroller has internal voltage scaling.