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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 #
28015
700-00003
710-00006
713-00015
805-00001
700-00015
700-00025
Copyright © Parallax Inc.
Web Site: www.parallax.com
Forums: forums.parallax.com
Sales: sales@parallax.com
Technical: support@parallax.com
Description
PING))) Ultrasonic Range Finder
4/40 Zinc Plated Nut
4/40 ½" Zinc Phillips Pan-head Screw
3/16", #8 Plastic Spacer
10" Lead free extension cable
Rubber Grommet 13/32"
PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985)
Nylon washers, #4
Office: (916) 624-8333
Fax: (916) 624-8003
Sales: (888) 512-1024
Tech Support: (888) 997-8267
Quantity
3
6
6
6
3
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  • Page 1 Technical: support@parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 PING))) sensors are installed to close to a surface, they are likely to encounter false echoes. Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 Page 3 of 7...
  • Page 4 I/O pins. Note: Remember which PING))) uses which cable; the white wire of the cable will connect to an I/O pin in step 8. Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 Page 4 of 7...
  • Page 5 PING))) modules are facing away from you; the numbering goes as followed: Left PING))) to I/O pin 0 Center PING))) to I/O pin 1 Right PING))) to I/O pin 2 Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 Page 5 of 7...
  • Page 6 => compile current => Load EEPROM. The Stingray is ready to roam. Resources and Downloads Stingray Robot Documentation v1.1 (.pdf) PING))) on a Stingray robot - Archive (.zip) Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 Page 6 of 7...
  • Page 7: Device Information

    Stingray Robot. If you have any questions, feel free to contact technical support to get any questions answered. Copyright © Parallax Inc. PING))) Kit for Stingray (#28985) 12/8/2009 Page 7 of 7...