TCRT5000 IR Sensor Module for Line Tracking Robots

TCRT5000 IR Sensor Module is designed for seamless integration with applications like line sensing robots, line tracker robots, and arduino line following robots where detection of objects is required. Known for its excellent sensitivity and stability, the tcrt5000 ir sensor utilizes infrared light to ensure accurate black and white line detection. This tcrt5000 ir sensor module is also capable of detecting objects and measuring the distance of the object from the sensor, ideal for robotics enthusiasts and learners, offering reliable performance even in challenging conditions. With easy installation and an adjustable potentiometer for calibrating sensitivity, the tcrt5000 sensor enhances your projects with precision and efficiency.

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Key Features - TCRT5000 IR Sensor

• Operating Voltage: 3-5.5V
• Stable Performance and High Sensitivity
• Compact design ideal for integration in small spaces for projects like line follower sensors
• High sensitivity to the black and white color differences essential for a black line follower robot
• Easy to connect with microcontrollers such as Arduino for building an arduino line follower
• Digital and Analog Output Format ensures flexibility for various applications including a line detector robot
• Anti-Interference Capabilities of an ac line detector
• Adjustable sensitivity through an onboard potentiometer, useful for infrared sensor line follower calibration
• Includes an onboard LED indicator for signal detection indication, perfect for live line detector systems
• Infrared Light for Line Detection utilized in linear laser sensors

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Applications

The TCRT5000 IR Sensor Module is essential for line-following robots which are a type of line tracker robot, providing accurate detection and control. Its versatile design means it excels in applications such as mini-sumo robots where line tracking is crucial. The tcrt5000 ir sensor can be extended to general distance measurement tasks, object detection in industrial automation systems, infrared sensor-based projects, and position encoding for pick and place robots, offering unparalleled value in diverse electronic projects like an arduino car line following.

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Technical Specifications

Operating Voltage (VDC)	3.3 to 5, especially in tcrt5000 3.3 v setups
Detection Distance (mm)	1 to 8 for optimum line following robot applications
Optimal Sensing Distance (mm)	3, well-suited for infrared line follower sensor tasks
Optimal detection distance	1mm to 25mm, adaptable for varied line sensor needs
Supply Current (mA)	≥ 20, ensuring the tcrt5000 ir sensor module operates efficiently
Output Format	Analog and Digital for flexible line encoder integration
Infrared Sensor	TCRT5000 used in tcrt5000 infrared reflective sensor applications
Board dimensions	Approximately 32mm x 14mm, compact enough for module tcrt5000 installations

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How to Use

Start with connecting the TCRT5000 IR Sensor Module to your main controller board for arduino line follower creation. Connect the VCC pin of the sensor module to the 3.3V/5V power supply of your microcontroller, connect the GND pin to the ground, and the OUT pin provides the digital signal output which can be connected to a digital input pin on your controller. Ensure proper alignment for detecting lines accurately on a line follower track. Use the onboard potentiometer to adjust sensitivity according to your setup. Once powered, the onboard LED indicator will provide visual feedback, similar to a live line detector. The LED will turn ON when an object or a marked line is detected under optimal conditions. It's advisable to run initial tests to fine-tune the sensor's reaction to different line characteristics, ensuring optimal performance for your project and efficiency in ir sensor tcrt5000 setups. Use the digitalRead function in your microcontroller to read the high/low state from the sensor and execute appropriate actions in your application code like in an arduino line following robot.

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Package Includes

• 1 x TCRT5000 Single Channel Line Tracking Sensor Module

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Additional Resources

Download Datasheet
Learn more about Infrared Sensors
Explore our sensors-modules Collection

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Videos Tutorial

Learn how to integrate the tcrt5000 ir sensor in line sensing robots effectively for projects like the arduino line follower.

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