Sharp IR Sensor with PICAXE-40x1 Oddity

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I am using both a PICAXE-40x1 and a Sharp IR proximity sensor.

My issue is: when I download my code to the PICAXE chip the program editor throws an error saying "cable unplugged, floating pin, etc." When I pull the ground wire on the sensor, the code will download. Clearly an issue with the sensor or how I have it wired. Per the sensor schematic, I have power, ground and signla all wired in.

Has anyone run into anything similar?

Thanks.

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Yep

Yeah vcc is tied to 5vdc, gnd to 0vdc, and vo to adc7.

What could I possibly be doing wrong?