Infrared Line/Object Presence sensor (Adjustable digital output)

Why sit around and reflect when you can use this sensor? Perfect for line or object detection.

$1.50 AUD, inc GST

$1.36 AUD, exc GST

In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
Fastest delivery: Tomorrow* Disclaimer:
The shipping address needs to be in the AusPost next day network and eParcel Express is chosen during checkout. On rare occasions, orders may be delayed by up to one business day due to AusPost pickup timings or for order verifications.

Quantity Discounts:

5-15 $1.34 (exc GST)
15+ $1.30 (exc GST)

Perfect for detecting a line, a hand (without making contact), and any other reflective object for that matter!

The sensors are great value and compatible with any microcontroller, adjust the potentiometer to change the sensitivity and get live feedback with the onboard LED.

Specifications

3.3-5V Operating range
Adjustable threshold output
LM393 Datasheet

Examples

Raspberry Pi Pico - Micropython

from utime import sleep
import machine

onboard_led = machine.Pin(25, machine.Pin.OUT)
line_sensor = machine.Pin(0, machine.Pin.IN)

while True:
    if line_sensor.value() == 0:
        onboard_led.on()
    else:
        onboard_led.off()
        sleep(0.1)

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