Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder

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  • Consistent performance (5)
  • Versatile (4)
  • Rugged (3)
  • Good length (2)
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  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
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  • High-end equipment (3)
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Provided by RadioShack

This ultra-sonic range finder is a low-cost and easy method of distance measurement.

Specification Description
Model 28015
#per pack 1
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Wide range of functionalityGreat for security, safety applicationsAutonomous applications/autopilotingRoHS complian
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Measure distances using sonar.
Display Catalog Number 276-031
Features Range: 2cm-3m (~.75"-10')Supply voltage: 5V +/-10% (Absolute: minimum 4.5V, maximum 6V)Supply current: 25mA typ; 30mA max
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 28015
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 0.85
Product Length 0.6
Product Type Sensor
Product Width 1.8
Supported Languages English
Voltage Required 4.5-6V

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Last update: Oct 19, 2009

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Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder Review

A NICE ADDITION TO MY BOE-BOT

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Good Warranty
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"I wired one of these into my BOE-BOT within minutes and downloaded the code from Parallax and within minutes my BOE-BOT was zipping around the house and avoiding obstacles. I have tried inferred detectors for obstacle avoidance, but the Ultra-Sonic Range Finder does it better without interference fr …"  Read Full Review »

BOE-BOT with Ultra-Sonic Range Finder

BOE-BOT with Ultra-Sonic Range Finder
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 21 2009
Bret
Vidor, Texas
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $32.99
 
 

Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder Review

Great Product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"I am using this product for obstacle avoidance and so far it has worked perfectly. It does have problems with soft sound absorbing surfaces (pillows, blankets,...) but that is expected. It is very sensitive to echos of off anything that is holding it so take care in how you mount it so it does not r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 26 2009
Chuck
Portland OR
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Price: $32.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder Review

Good Stuff

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Dorm Room
  • High-End Equipment
 

"This product is designed to be used with a microcontroller, such as a Basic Stamp or, if it needs to be more tech, a Propeller or a PIC. I'm sure it's probably possible to make use of it w/o a micro using some IC's, but save the time, headaches and wasted cash for the difficult projects that are mor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 13 2009
BADHABIT
VTA, Calay
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder Review

Not too shabby

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"When I (admittedly quickly) read the package in the store I thought that the unit was self triggering and that it put out a variable voltage (it puts out a variable width pulse). You actually have to have a bi-directional circuit to interface with it, and you have to give it trigger pulses. This i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 25 2008
betterthanalemur
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Ultra-Sonic Range Finder Review

Very pleased...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • home projects
 

"This little range finder works great for all my home projects. I highly recommend it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2009
Dan Wagoner
Plattsburgh, NY
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