HC-SR04 sensor connected on custom shield does not provide any data when code is run

[shivamhegadi]

#include <NewPing.h>

#define TRIGGER_PIN  5
#define ECHO_PIN     4
#define MAX_DISTANCE 400 // Maximum distance we want to measure (in centimeters).


NewPing sonar(TRIGGER_PIN, ECHO_PIN, MAX_DISTANCE); // NewPing setup of pins and maximum distance.

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  delay(50);                    // Wait 50ms between pings (about 20 pings/sec). 29ms should be the shortest delay between pings.

  int distance = sonar.ping_cm(); // Send ping, get distance in cm and print result (0 = outside set distance range)

  Serial.print("Distance: ");
  Serial.print(distance);
  Serial.println("cm");
}

Yes, the connection is good, it is connected straight to 5v and gnd. Here is the pcb layout.

[jremington]

Please post the schematic for the entire circuit, not the PCB layout.

Verify all connections to the sonar unit by continuity check using a multimeter.

[shivamhegadi]

what is a good continuity?

[jremington]

Good connection, with negligible resistance.

[shivamhegadi]

is a higher number more resistance?

[shivamhegadi]

I am getting a reading of 270

[bluejets]

Getting Started with the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic sensor

[jremington]

I am getting a reading of 270

Doing what, with what, and where?

A valid connection between two points in a circuit should have resistance very close to zero Ohms, much less than 1 Ohm.

To be successful in this hobby, using a multimeter to read voltage, current, resistance and check circuit continuity is one of the very most basic of all needed skills.