Mounting a small ultrasonic sensor to a continuous rotation servo

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To mount a small ultrasonic sensor on a continuous rotation servo without tangling wires, consider using slip rings or rotary transformers for data transmission. These components can help maintain a connection while allowing for rotation. An alternative approach is to position the sensor facing vertically and use a reflective surface that spins to direct the ultrasonic waves sideways. Battery power combined with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) can also facilitate wireless data transfer. These methods provide effective solutions for integrating electronics into rotating systems.
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I'm an Arduino electronics hobbyist I'm not a professional electrical engineer.

How would I mount a small ultrasonic sensor on a continuous rotation servo, without tangling the wires? How would I fix this problem easily and what's the most common way to mount electronics in a rotating object?

Sensor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008U13URQ/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Thank you for your time.
 
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Rotary transformer might solve your issue.
 
Or battery power and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to link the data...
 
Rotary transformers can be found in old VCRs. They coupled the spinning video head to the signal processing section. I wouldn't guess that a single winding would have sufficient magnetizing inductance for your frequency, but many of these had four windings that could be jumped in series for a much lower frequency response.
You might also mount the transducer facing up (or down), and use a reflective shape that is spinning on the servo to direct it sideways.
 
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