Object Sense With Servo Using Maker Pi RP2040

Introduction

This tutorial shares how to move the sensor using a servo motor to detect objects. When the object distance is less than 200mm, a buzzer will sound.

Video

Hardware Preparation

• Maker Pi RP2040
• M5Stack ToF VL53L0X Sensor Unit
• RC Servo Motor (Metal Gear)
• USB Micro B Cable
• (Optional) LiPo Rechargeable Battery 3.7V 1300mAH

Sample Program

This is CircuitPython example code to control the servo motor and read the distance sensor. Please include these 4 libraries from CircuitPython Libraries bundle.

• adafruit_bus_device
• adafruit_motor
• adafruit_vl53l0x
• simpleio

Thank You

References:

• CircuitPython Essentials - Servo
• CircuitPython VL53L0X

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You are encouraged to improve the code for a better application."