Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F linearizing voltage

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i, im buid a project with an arduino Duemilanove, im using a Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F IR Sensor, but the output voltage is non linear, i really need obtain a true value of proximity object, anyone can helpme in this situation?

im used this code:

#define sensorPin 0
#define VOLTS_PER_UNIT .0049F // (.0049 for 10 bit A-D)
float volts;
float inches;
float proxSens = 0;
int cm;

void setup() {

beginSerial(9600);
pinMode(sensorPin, INPUT);

}

void loop() {
proxSens = analogRead(sensorPin);
volts = (float)proxSens * VOLTS_PER_UNIT; // ("proxSens" is from analog read)
inches = 23.897 * pow(volts,-1.1907); //calc inches using "power" trend line from Excel
cm = 60.495 * pow(volts,-1.1904); // same in cm
if (volts < .2) inches = -1.0; // out of range
Serial.print(cm);
Serial.print(' ');

}

but is not precise, the values are not linear, ex: when i put an objetct to 20 cm, the output says 21-22 cm, and when put an objetct to 3 cm, the ouput says 28-30 cm.

the pin order is this:

pin 0 (analogic input) -> output voltage from IR Sensor
pin 5V -> input Voltage in IR Sensor
GND -> GND Ir Sensor

i need a way to mesure the distance an objetct from 3 cm and up.

i apreciate your help.

tnx

2

Hello,

The range of GP2Y0A02YK0F is 20cm ~ 150cm.
If you need to measure distance from 3cm to 20cm, use another sensor.

3

yes, but if lineralize the output voltage can be work?

the issue on this web is taht i dont understand the topic

tnkx

pd: i buy 10 of this IR... Duhhh :cry:

4

int val;
int distance = 0;

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

void loop()
{
val = analogRead(0);
distance = (6787 / (val + 5)) - 1;

Serial.print("Valor Analogo: ");
Serial.print(val);

Serial.print(" - Distancia Lineal: ");
Serial.print(distance);

Serial.println(" ");
delay(1000);
}

doesnt work for my model, can anyone helpme?

tnxs

5

I don't think it's possible to linearize values between 0 to 20 cm.
You can see graph for the GP2D120 (same familly) :

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Sorry in french but interresting. (thanks again Luj06 :wink: )

6

snif... yes its impossible!!!...

thanks!!!