This Arduino infrared distance sensor is a great choice for a wide range of projects. It has an adjustable detection range from 3cm to 80cm, making it highly versatile. It's small, easy to use and assemble, and comes at an affordable price. Ideal for robotics, interactive media, and industrial assembly lines, this sensor uses infrared waves, which are part of the Sun's natural light spectrum. It works well for indoor projects, but it's not recommended for outdoor use in bright sunlight with reflective surfaces. It's extremely repurposable and can be used in many different projects. The adjustable screw on its back allows for easy adjustment according to different needs. You can get a digital read on your Arduino pin right away. It's perfect for quick prototyping. Use it on a robot for wall detection and as a wall follower, or as a trigger system in various projects. Its round shape with screwable holders makes it suitable for homemade assembled robots. You can place it aiming at different positions on a robot through a hole of its diameter. You can even place it near your PC to control the monitor's on - off. To simplify usage, a Gravity Interface is adapted for plug - and - play. The IO expansion shield is the best match when connecting this sensor to your Arduino. Specifications: Power supply is 5V, current is 100mA, and the range is adjustable from 3 - 80cm. The wire colors are Red (+5V), Yellow (Signal), and Green (GND). Its dimension is 45 x 18 x 18 mm (1.8 x 0.7 x 0.7 in). There are useful documents like the Wiki (Adjustable Infrared Sensor Switch (SKU:SEN0019)) and Dimension information. You can also find related projects on YouTube such as the Trigger detection system by Chanseok, the Light trigger system by NosIreland, and the Quick Sensor test.
Using this sensor is easy. First, connect it to your Arduino using the Gravity Interface for plug - and - play. The IO expansion shield is a great addition for connection. You'll get a digital read on your Arduino pin right away. For different projects, adjust the detection range using the screw on the back of the sensor. You can use it on a robot for wall detection. Just place it on the robot through a hole of its diameter and aim it at the area you want to detect. You can also place it near your PC to turn the monitor on and off. Note that this sensor works best indoors. Avoid using it outdoors in bright sunlight with reflective surfaces as it may affect its performance. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you encounter any problems, refer to the Wiki (Adjustable Infrared Sensor Switch (SKU:SEN0019)) for help.
