Multi-Sensor Pulse Start

Summary

Generates timed pulse signals for triggering multiple sensors such as ultrasonic rangers.

Description

The **Multi-Sensor Pulse Start** component is designed to control one or more sensors (e.g., **Ultrasonic Ranger (Ping)**) by generating precise start pulses. When the **Start** pin is triggered, a pulse of length defined by **Pulse Time** is output, followed by a pause defined by **Pause Time** before the next trigger is accepted. This ensures reliable sensor activation and avoids signal overlap.

Diagram:

Properties

• Enabled – Enables or disables the component.
• Pause Time (mS, default 100) – Minimum pause time between pulses.
• Pulse Time (uS, default 2) – Duration of the output pulse.
• Elements – Allows adding sensor elements such as **Ultrasonic Ranger (Ping)**.

Pins

Input Pins

• Start (digital) – Trigger input for generating a sensor pulse.
• Clock (clock) – Timing reference input.

Output Pins

• (Provided by added sensor elements, e.g., Ultrasonic Ranger response pins.)*

Categories

• File:TArduinoSensorCategory.png Category Sensor – Components for sensor control.
• File:TArduinoSignalCategory.png Category Signal – Signal timing and generation.