# littleBits Proximity Sensor

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE06058 · **Brand:** [LittleBits](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/littlebits-australia) · **GTIN:** 810876023009
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The proximity sensor Bit senses objects in front of it. It can sense if an object is far or near. Try using it to create your own self-navigating car, or a hands-free instrument!

## Pricing

- **Price:** $21.99 (inc GST) — $19.99 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 25+ $19.73 (exc GST)
- Special pricing may change at any time.

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 03 and Sep 07.

## Description

The proximity sensor Bit senses objects in front of it. It can sense if an object is far or near. Try using it to create your own self-navigating car, or a hands-free instrument!

### How It Works

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/proximity-how-it-works_10557686495.png)

The proximity sensor is like a pair of eyes for your circuit. It detects objects by using an infrared beam to sense what's in front of it. As the object gets closer to the proximity sensor, more signal will pass to the following Bits in the circuit

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/e/ce06058-1.jpg)