Microbit and KY-010 light barrier module

In this article, we connect a KY-010 light barrier module to our Microbit – we will use Makecode and show the JavaScript and Python output as well

Parts Required

Name	Link
Microbit		Aliexpress link Amazon Ebay
37 in one sensor kit		Aliexpress link Amazon link
Connecting cables		Aliexpress link Amazon Ebay

 

Schematic/Connection

MICRO:BIT	SENSOR
0	Signal
3,3 V	+V
GND	GND

Example

All of these are from the Microsoft Makecode site

MakeCode

Python

pins.set_pull(DigitalPin.P0, PinPullMode.PULL_UP)

def on_forever():
    if pins.digital_read_pin(DigitalPin.P0) == 1:
        basic.show_icon(IconNames.NO)
    else:
        basic.show_icon(IconNames.YES)
    basic.pause(1000)
basic.forever(on_forever)

JavaScript

pins.setPull(DigitalPin.P0, PinPullMode.PullUp)
basic.forever(function on_forever() {
    if (pins.digitalReadPin(DigitalPin.P0) == 1) {
        basic.showIcon(IconNames.No)
    } else {
        basic.showIcon(IconNames.Yes)
    }
    
    basic.pause(1000)
})