List

• Resources and Going Further – This section gives you some

additional resources for getting more use out of the ZX Sensor.

Materials Used

In addition to the sensor itself, you will need a few extra components to

follow along with the Arduino examples:

ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor

SEN-12780

The ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor is a touchless sensor that is ca…

SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable - 6 Foot

CAB-11301

This is a USB 2.0 type A to Mini-B 5-pin cable. You know, the mini-B…

SparkFun RedBoard - Programmed with Arduino

DEV-12757

At SparkFun we use many Arduinos and we're always looking for the…

Breadboard - Mini Modular (White)

PRT-12043

This white Mini Breadboard is a great way to prototype your small proj…

Jumper Wires Premium 6" M/M Pack of 10

PRT-08431

This is a SparkFun exclusive! These are 155mm long jumpers with m…

Break Away Headers - Straight

PRT-00116

A row of headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Us…

If you would like to try the ZX Sensor on a Windows-based PC, you will

need an FTDI Breakout:

Recommended Reading

There are a few concepts that you should be familiar with before getting

started with the ZX Sensor. Consider reading some of these tutorials before

continuing:

• What is an Arduino? – Two of the examples use an Arduino to

control the ZX Sensor

• I C – I C is the one of the protocols used by the ZX Sensor

• Serial Communication – We use serial communications to program

the Arduino, view debugging information, and transmit data from the

ZX Sensor

SparkFun FTDI Basic

Breakout - 5V

 DEV-09716

$14.95

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