We now know that Edison can detect obstacles using its IR emitters and receiver. We can set how close or how far away we want Edison to detect obstacles. If we set Edison’s detection system to be more sensitive that means Edison will detect obstacles at a further distance and if we set it to be less sensitive that means Edison will only detect objects that are close by.
To set the sensitivity of Edison’s obstacle detection system, follow these steps (you can print this page or try calibrating on your device’s screen if appropriate and if you have permission!):
After scanning the barcode, set Edison down on a table or desk and remove any obstacles in front of Edison.
Then press the play (triangle) button. Edison is now in calibration mode.
The left sensitivity is calibrated first.
Special Note
It is possible to set the distance that obstacles are detected. To do this, scan the ‘calibrate obstacle detection’ barcode, place an obstacle in front of Edison at the distance you want Edison to detect obstacles, press the play button and then repeat steps 1 through 5.
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