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PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 

 

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PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 

 

This kit gives the Stingray Robot the ability to sense its surroundings while in operation; with the addition 

of these modules, the Stingray can actively maneuver, avoid, or find objects that could not previously 
detected. The 3 PING))) sensors are attached to the front of the Stingray mounting panels giving it a 

wide field of view; with various mounting holes you can customize or install the modules in a manor 

which best suits the needs of the robot. 

Features 

 

PING))) Ultrasonic Range Finders 

 

3-pin extension cables for easy 

connections 

 

Nylon spacers to ensure proper 

installation on the chassis 

 

Ultrasonic vision for the Stingray Robot for 

up to 9 meters 

Key Specifications 

 

Power requirements: ~60mA @ 5 VDC 

(~20mA each PING))) sensor) 

 

Communication: Positive TTL Pulse 

 

Operating temperature: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C) 

Application Ideas 

 

Ultrasonic  vision for a robot 

 

Robotic distance detector 

 

 
Bill of Materials 

Part # 

Description 

Quantity 

28015 

PING))) Ultrasonic  Range Finder 

700-00003 

4/40 Zinc Plated Nut 

710-00006 

4/40 ½” Zinc Phillips Pan-head Screw 

713-00015 

3/16”, #8 Plastic Spacer 

805-00001 

10” Lead free extension cable 

700-00015

 

Nylon washers, #4

 

700-00025 

Rubber Grommet 13/32” 

Summary of Contents for 28985

Page 1: ...s mounting holes you can customize or install the modules in a manor which best suits the needs of the robot Features PING Ultrasonic Range Finders 3 pin extension cables for easy connections Nylon sp...

Page 2: ...n cable 6 Nylon Washer 4 3 Rubber Grommet 1 Parallax screw driver 1 1 16 Hex Key Note Tools indicated with a are provided in the Stingray Robot Kit and not included in the PING Kit Step 2 Disassemble...

Page 3: ...f plate and insert the connection cable through the grommet If in step 4 you chose to install the PING in a different orientation it is suggested that the grommet be still used to protect the cable fr...

Page 4: ...e should look similar to the one pictured Step 5 Repeat x2 Once you have completed the first plate use the previous step to build the other two plates When you are finished with this step you should h...

Page 5: ...l installing the sensors straight easier Step 7 Repeat x2 Connect the other two plates in the same manner as the first Once completed you should have no extra screws and the robot should look similar...

Page 6: ...d to a folder open Stingray Demo spin this is the top level program leaving PING spin and PWMx8 spin as the object files Step 10 Turn On Run Program Turn the Stingray power switch to POWER ON MOTORS O...

Page 7: ...distance if stuck in a corner or similar type obstruction then the Stingray will spin while finding the best option Once you have verified that everything works and is functional continue and enjoy c...

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