Method is_too_close

Software/Python/easysensors.py:786–812

Checks whether the `Grove Ultrasonic Sensor`_ measures a distance that's too close to a target than what we consider a *safe distance*. :returns: Whether the `Grove Ultrasonic Sensor`_ is too close from a target. :rtype: bool :raises gopigo3.SensorError: If

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    def is_too_close(self):
        """
        Checks whether the `Grove Ultrasonic Sensor`_ measures a distance that's too close to a target than
        what we consider a *safe distance*.

        :returns: Whether the `Grove Ultrasonic Sensor`_ is too close from a target.
        :rtype: bool
        :raises gopigo3.SensorError: If a sensor is not yet configured when trying to read it.

        A *safe distance* can be set with the :py:meth:`~easysensors.UltraSonicSensor.set_safe_distance` method.

        .. note::

            The default *safe distance* is set at 50 cm.


        """
        try:
            val = self.gpg.get_grove_value(self.get_port_ID())
        except gopigo3.SensorError as e:
            print("Invalid Reading")
            print(e)
            return False

        if  val < self.get_safe_distance():
            return True
        return False

    def set_safe_distance(self, dist):
        """