bluerobotics-ping 0.0.1.dev5

A python module for the Blue Robotics Ping1D echosounder

BlueRobotics-Ping

Python library for the Ping sonar. Ping is the simple, affordable, and compact ultrasonic altimeter for any aquatic project.

This library exposes all functionality of the device, such as getting profiles, controlling parameters, switching modes, or just simply reading in the distance measurement.

Available here

Resources

• API Reference
• Device Specifications
• Serial Protocol
• Support
• License

Installing

• From source:

$ git clone --recursive http://github.com/bluerobotics/ping-python.git
$ cd ping-python
$ python setup.py install

• Using 'pip'

$ pip install bluerobotics-ping

Quick Start

You can run a simple example that prints the distance reading repeatedly by executing the command below. Place your device's file descriptor after the --device option. For example, on Linux this will likely be /dev/ttyUSB0.

python simplePingExample.py --device <your-device>