Pros & Cons
Pros
Sensor determines the presence of a nearby object by detecting reflected infrared light. Easy to adjust the range.
Highlights
Quality
Just be careful with the wiring as the wire color makes no sense .
There is no dupont housing/connector as shown in the product photo!
7 diameter with the nut being .
Price
Isn't affected by led lamps in a room.
Competitiveness
We got these for our frc robotics competition robot to tell when game pieces were oriented correctly.
The spec shows a detection range up to 80cm.
This fits in a 18mm round hole.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 32 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 4 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The spec shows a detection range up to 80cm
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I tested a variety of materials and it seemed to have trouble detecting shiny plastic that had an irregular surface
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The output pin stays high until an object is detected and goes low until it is moved out of range again
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
To reduce sensitivity turn the screw counter clockwise
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I pointed it at the floor and gradually made the necessary adjustments you have to allow the light on the back of the unit to go off make an adjustment then move it towards the floor until the light goes on rinserepeat
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you just turn the screw it will not turn the indicator led off
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Image added for the wonky color scheme black is output brown is 5v and blue is ground
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is not a break beam sensor that requires a reflector opposite the sensor