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Materials Used
In addition to the sensor itself, you will need a few extra components to
follow along with the Arduino examples:
ZX Gesture and Distance Sensor Hookup Guide
List
ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor
SEN-13162
The ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor is a touchless sensor that is ca...
SparkFun RedBoard - Programmed with Arduino
DEV-13975
At SparkFun we use many Arduinos and we're always looking for the...
SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable - 6 Foot
CAB-11301
This is a USB 2.0 type A to Mini-B 5-pin cable. You know, the mini-B...
Breadboard - Mini Modular (White)
PRT-12043
This white Mini Breadboard is a great way to prototype your small proj...
Jumper Wires Premium 6" M/M Pack of 10
PRT-08431
This is a SparkFun exclusive! These are 155mm long jumpers with m...
Break Away Headers - Straight
PRT-00116
A row of headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Us...
If you would like to try the ZX Sensor on a Windows-based PC, you will
need an FTDI Breakout:
SparkFun FTDI Basic
Breakout - 5V
DE V- 09716
Recommended Reading
There are a few concepts that you should be familiar with before getting
started with the ZX Sensor. Consider reading some of these tutorials before
continuing:
• What is an Arduino? – Two of the examples use an Arduino to
control the ZX Sensor
• I C – I C is the one of the protocols used by the ZX Sensor
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• Serial Communication – We use serial communications to program
the Arduino, view debugging information, and transmit data from the
ZX Sensor
• How to Use a Breadboard – The breadboard ties the Arduino to the
ZX Sensor
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