[Sonar_profile_return] Hello all, I was collecting profile data from the Ping 2 sonar, converting the string into values between 0 - 255 and plotting them. The attached image shows the profile return strength plotted for a scan range of 3.9 meters. I am trying to understand why the sonar is estima…

Request help understanding the Sonar Return Graph

EliotBR (Eliot) March 18, 2025, 3:14pm 7

This sounds potentially problematic, depending on how you’re approaching it.

These forum posts may be worth a read through:

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