{"product_id":"ir-break-beam-sensor-5mm-leds","title":"Adafruit IR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs - 2168","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n .product-copy{line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937}\n .product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n .product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy h3{margin:1.1em 0 .5em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n .product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n .product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n .product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n .product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.7em .8em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n .product-copy table th{background:#f9fafb;width:32%}\n .faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n .faq{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:.85rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n .note{background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:8px}\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdd Infrared Detection to Your Next Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e is an infrared proximity sensor designed for obstacle detection, touchless triggers, object counting, and simple automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKey details include \u003cstrong\u003ePower Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 - 5.5VDC; \u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current Capability of receiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mA sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mA sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 - 5.5VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mA @ 3.3V, 20mA @ 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm x 10mm x 8mm \/ 0.8\" x 0.4\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250mm \/ 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;2 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eCompare with similar products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared proximity sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/distance-sensor-10-80cm-gp2y0a21yk0f-sharp\"\u003eDistance Sensor 10-80cm GP2Y0A21YK0F Sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared distance sensor with digital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eadjustable sensing range, infrared sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motion-pir-sensor-gravity\"\u003eMotion PIR Sensor Gravity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eproximity presence sensor module with digital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003einfrared sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pir-motion-sensor-module-digital\"\u003ePIR Motion Sensor Module Digital HC-SR501\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eproximity presence sensor module with digital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edigital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis sensor is a good fit for robot obstacle avoidance, touchless dispensers, automatic doors, object counters, parking aids, and level alarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eStarter bundles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=arduino\"\u003eArduino-compatible board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=esp32\"\u003eESP32\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=raspberry+pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a breadboard and jumper wires for quick setup and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUseful add-ons include a microcontroller board, jumper wires, and pull-up or pull-down support when needed, depending on how you plan to power, mount, and log the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Current Capability of receiver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mA sink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 - 5.5VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEmitter Current Draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mA @ 3.3V, 20mA @ 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm x 10mm x 8mm \/ 0.8\" x 0.4\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mm \/ 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;2 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensing Distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox 25cm \/ 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (of each half)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; usage notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eConnect power and ground, then wire the output pin to a \u003cstrong\u003edigital GPIO input\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check whether the module uses active-high or active-low logic in your code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1 × IR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the IR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n It is designed to measure light, reflection, or beam interruption.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. It is well suited for common maker and embedded platforms, as long as you power it at the correct voltage and match the signal level to your controller.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I connect this Digital GPIO sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n This sensor provides a digital switching-style signal that is easy to read from a GPIO pin.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat affects accuracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Power quality, wiring, mounting, target material, and the real environment can all affect the reading. It is best to test and calibrate in the final setup.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for prototyping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes. 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