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PING Ultrasonic Distance Sensor and Arduino (Lesson #8)

Learn how to the PING))) ultrasonic distance sensor from Parallax, also called a sonar sensor, with an Arduino to measure the distance to a target object. We have a separate video about the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor: https://youtu.be/n-gJ00GTsNg. See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm and the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=zACmjwvbils&ytsrc=description

0:00 intro
0:29 Arduino connections
0:41 datasheet
1:43 code
3:48 controlling an LED

Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,500 other hands-on science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for K-12 parents, students, and teachers! Visit us at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/?ytid=zACmjwvbils&ytsrc=description to learn more.

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