This is the Red variant of the Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module in PIR / IR and Optical Sensor. Available at ₹60.18 (₹51.00 + GST) with free shipping across India.
Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module
The Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module offers an affordable solution for obstacle detection in robotics and various electronic applications.
Pre-assembled with just four pins – +5 volts, GND, output, and EN – this module is straightforward to interface with Arduino or other microcontrollers. It’s also compatible with the Raspberry Pi within a voltage range of 3-6 volts (ensure Vcc is connected to 3 volts).
The enable pin “EN” disables the device when set to HI (Vcc) and enables it when set to LO (GND). While the onboard jumper allows for external control of enable/disable, leaving it on with the pin disconnected is typically sufficient. The module features two potentiometers: one for adjusting the operating frequency (centered at 38 kHz) and the other for intensity. Although tweaking may marginally improve range, it’s advisable to maintain the default settings, as the effective range is rather narrow but sufficient.
During testing, the module demonstrated a maximum reliable range of approximately 30-40 cm, with performance varying based on surface material. Smooth white surfaces yielded better results compared to black or rough surfaces. Overall, the module functions effectively straight out of the box, requiring minimal adjustments for optimal performance.
Sample Code:
int detector = 8; // define the obstacle avoidance sensor interface
int val ;
void setup ()
{
pinMode(13, OUTPUT); // Built in Arduino LED
digitalWrite (13, LOW);
pinMode (detector, INPUT) ;// define the obstacle avoidance sensor output interface
}
void loop ()
{
val = digitalRead (detector) ;
if (val == HIGH) // When the obstacle avoidance sensor detects a signal, LED flashes
{
digitalWrite (13, HIGH);
delay(100);
}
else
{
digitalWrite (13, LOW);
delay(100);
}
}
Specification:
Detection distance: 2-40cm
IO Interface: 4-wire interfaces (- / + / S / EN)
Output signal: TTL level
Adjustment: adjust multi-turn resistance
Effective angle: 35 °
Package Includes:
1 x Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module
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| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| SKU | AI1403 |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module is a versatile pir / ir and optical sensor used across a wide range of applications including motion detection, security systems, automatic lighting, people counting, and gesture recognition.
Common use cases:
- Building an automatic porch light
- Creating a people counter for a room
- Adding motion detection to a security system
This product is ideal for home automation builders and security system designers.
Technical Tip: PIR sensors detect heat-emitting movement. Adjust sensitivity and delay potentiometers for your environment. False triggers can be reduced with proper shielding.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
Daksh Desai (verified owner) –
Nice Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Readings are mostly accurate. Good enough for my hobby project.
Raghav Iyer (verified owner) –
Perfect Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor for my automation project. Integrates seamlessly with my microcontroller.
Dhruv Bhat (verified owner) –
Excellent Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor! Readings are accurate and consistent. Perfect for my project.
Pankaj Gill (verified owner) –
Outstanding accuracy from this Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Compared with a professional instrument, readings match closely.
Sandhya Malhotra (verified owner) –
Superb Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor! Using it in my environmental monitoring system. Very reliable data.
Kiara Shetty (verified owner) –
Pretty good Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Documentation could be better but the sensor itself is solid.
Siddharth Dhawan (verified owner) –
Okay Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Had to add a capacitor to stabilize readings. Works now.
Raghav Saxena (verified owner) –
Nice Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Readings are mostly accurate. Good enough for my hobby project.
Pooja Chatterjee (verified owner) –
Love this Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Response time is fast and readings are stable.
Rajesh Rajan (verified owner) –
Superb Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor! Using it in my environmental monitoring system. Very reliable data.
Suresh Sen (verified owner) –
Excellent Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor! Readings are accurate and consistent. Perfect for my project.
Harsh Mittal –
Perfect for my weather station. This Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor gives consistent readings day and night.
Rakesh Dave (verified owner) –
Good Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Works as described. Calibration needed some patience but results are good.
Rakesh Menon (verified owner) –
Okay Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Had to add a capacitor to stabilize readings. Works now.
Diya Modi (verified owner) –
Superb Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor! Using it in my environmental monitoring system. Very reliable data.
Advik Chauhan (verified owner) –
Average Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Readings fluctuate a bit. Works for rough measurements.
Neeraj Dhawan –
Excellent sensitivity and range on this Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Works better than I expected.
Sanya Solanki (verified owner) –
Nice Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor. Readings are mostly accurate. Good enough for my hobby project.
Krishna Pillai –
This Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor works great with Arduino. Easy to wire up and code.