Altering the Ultrasonic Parking Sensor

Hey

I’m a student trying to make a prototype lamp which uses the same concept as the parking sensor - it will get brighter the closer you are to the light. I was wondering how easy it would be and how to change the kit so that it will dim a light bulb depending on how far away an object is rather than beep.

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VM125 would be a better choice.
It features an analog output (0…5V) according to the distance.

vm125, i can’t find that, what is it?

Why would this suit better? Isn’t 0.5V too low to run a light bulb or led bulb?

VM125:http://www.velleman.be/fr/en/product/view/?id=355062

Apparantly, you have no electronics knowledge. That is fine, but maybe you should seek some local help if you attempt to complete such a project.

Of course, 0…5V cannot drive a lamp or led. It is just a translation of distance into voltage.
It is up to you to develop a circuit that interprets this voltage and change the intensity of a bulb/led accordingly. On this forum, we just give hints. Unfortunately, we do not have the time or the means to assist with custom development or to teach electronics.

I wondered where I could order the VM125 kit to get it very quickly in the UK.

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At our website you can find a list of Velleman dealers !

Does anyone have an insight to what I will need to run a light dimmer from either the VM125 or the Parking sensor? I’ve asked my University lecturers and they have been all but helpful.

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It is very unlikely that you will get an answer to this question.
Basically you’re saying: “Please, can somebody make my school project”.
It is impossible to answer your question without actually developing the circuit.
The purpose of a school project is that you learn something.
Maybe you should think of a less ambitious project that you CAN complete yourself, you will learn a lot more.