Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor – TCRT1000

Detect proximity and surfaces with the Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor.

Standard mechanical switches require physical contact to trigger. However, this Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor works without any touch. It bounces infrared light off a surface to detect its presence. Consequently, it is ideal for non-contact sensing or speed measurement.

Key Features:

• Reliable TCRT1000 Sensor: It features a high-quality IR transceiver pair. Because of this, it is perfect for detecting dark versus light surfaces.

• STEMMA JST PH Connector: Includes a 3-pin JST PH plug. Therefore, you can connect it to your project without any soldering.

• Digital Output Signal: The board sends a simple high or low signal. Furthermore, it includes an onboard LED to show the current status.

• Mounting Hole Included: It features a convenient hole for easy installation. Simply screw it to your robot chassis or a custom case.

Why should you buy this reflective sensor? Are you building a line-following robot or a paper-feed sensor? Because of its small size, it fits into very tight spaces. Moreover, it is compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and CircuitPython. Furthermore, it works perfectly with both 3V and 5V logic systems. Therefore, it is a versatile choice for any maker. Simply point it at a surface to begin your project.

Technical Specs:

• Sensor Chip: TCRT1000.

• Connector: 3-pin STEMMA JST PH.

• Operating Voltage: 3.0V to 5.0V DC.

• Product Dimensions: 25.5mm x 17.5mm x 8.0mm / 1.0″ x 0.7″ x 0.3″

  Product Weight: 2.2g / 0.1oz