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2.2.6 Speed Sensor Module

Introduction

In this project, we will learn the use of the speed sensor module. A Speed Sensor Module is a type of tachometer that is used to measure the speed of a rotating object like a motor.

Required Components

In this project, we need the following components.

It’s definitely convenient to buy a whole kit, here’s the link:

Name	ITEMS IN THIS KIT	LINK
Raphael Kit	337	Raphael Kit

You can also buy them separately from the links below.

COMPONENT INTRODUCTION	PURCHASE LINK
GPIO Extension Board	BUY
Breadboard	BUY
Jumper Wires	BUY
Resistor	BUY
LED	BUY
Speed Sensor Module	-

Schematic Diagram

Experimental Procedures

Step 1: Build the circuit.

Step 2: Change directory.

cd ~/raphael-kit/c/2.2.6/

Step 3: Compile.

gcc 2.2.6_speed_sensor_module.c -lwiringPi

Step 4: Run.

sudo ./a.out

After the code runs, the green LED will light up. If you place an obstacle in the gap of the speed sensor module, the “light blocked” will be printed on the screen and the red LED will be lit. Remove the obstacle and the green LED will light up again.

Note

If it does not work after running, or there is an error prompt: "wiringPi.h: No such file or directory", please refer to Install and Check the WiringPi.

Code

#include <wiringPi.h>
#include <stdio.h>

#define speedPin            0
#define Gpin                2
#define Rpin                3

void LED(int color)
{
    pinMode(Gpin, OUTPUT);
    pinMode(Rpin, OUTPUT);
    if (color == 0){
        digitalWrite(Rpin, HIGH);
        digitalWrite(Gpin, LOW);
    }
    else if (color == 1){
        digitalWrite(Rpin, LOW);
        digitalWrite(Gpin, HIGH);
    }
}

void Print(int x){
    if ( x == 0 ){
        printf("Light was blocked\n");
    }
}

int main(void){

    if(wiringPiSetup() == -1){ //when initialize wiring failed,print messageto screen
        printf("setup wiringPi failed !");
        return 1;
    }

    pinMode(speedPin, INPUT);
    int temp;
    while(1){
        //Reverse the input of speedPin
        if ( digitalRead(speedPin) == 0 ){
            temp = 1;
        }
        if ( digitalRead(speedPin) == 1 ){
            temp = 0;
        }

        LED(temp);
        Print(temp);
    }
    return 0;
}

Code Explanation

void LED(int color)
{
    pinMode(Gpin, OUTPUT);
    pinMode(Rpin, OUTPUT);
    if (color == 0){
        digitalWrite(Rpin, HIGH);
        digitalWrite(Gpin, LOW);
    }
    else if (color == 1){
        digitalWrite(Rpin, LOW);
        digitalWrite(Gpin, HIGH);
    }
}

Set a LED() function to control the 2 LEDs, the parameter of this function is color.

When color is 0, set Rpin to HIGH (light up the red LED) and Gpin to LOW (turn off the green LED); when color is 1, then light up the green LED and turn off the red LED.

while(1){
    //Reverse the input of speedPin
    if ( digitalRead(speedPin) == 0 ){
        temp = 1;
    }
    if ( digitalRead(speedPin) == 1 ){
        temp = 0;
    }

    LED(temp);
    Print(temp);
}

When you place an obstacle in the gap of the speed sensor module, speedPin is low level (0), then call LED(1) function to light up the green LED and “Light was blocked!” is printed.

Phenomenon Picture