{"product_id":"jsumo-js40f-mini-digital-sensor-40cm","title":"JSumo JS40F Mini Digital Sensor 40cm","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\u003eCompact Digital IR Sensor for Mini Sumo and Small Robot Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\n The \u003cstrong\u003eJSumo JS40F Mini Digital Sensor 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact infrared distance sensor designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003emini sumo robots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n and other small autonomous robot builds. JSumo describes it as a digital distance sensor with a minimum range target around \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n while some conditions can allow detection up to around \u003cstrong\u003e80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\n One of its strengths is simplicity. JSumo notes that the JS40F does \u003cstrong\u003enot need extra resistor, capacitor, or additional board hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n making it easier to integrate than some traditional IR sensor setups.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal JSumo product:\u003c\/strong\u003e We list this item as a distributor, so the product title now starts with JSumo for clearer brand matching.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eSimple digital behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e A related JSumo code explanation describes the JS40F as a sensor that gives a clear digital output,\n which is especially useful for compact micro and mini sumo logic.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for mini sumo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with small robot projects in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for tight robot layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple digital output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to read in robot logic\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo extra board parts needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier integration in fast builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful short-range opponent sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for reaction-based robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Use the JS40F in mini sumo robots, micro sumo bots, small avoidance robots, compact autonomous robots, and school competition builds where simple digital detection is preferred.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eStarter bundles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=robot+controller\"\u003erobot controller board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=dc+motor\"\u003esmall DC motors\u003c\/a\u003e,\n a compact chassis, and edge sensors for a complete mini robot setup.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Helpful add-ons include line sensors, spare wheels, extra IR sensors, and a mini sumo controller board for advanced strategy development.\n \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\u003eJS40F Infrared Digital Distance Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJS16160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital infrared distance sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePossible Maximum Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to around 80 cm depending on target area and conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini sumo robots and small robot projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtra Components Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo extra resistor, capacitor, or board required according to JSumo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003ePinout \u0026amp; usage notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Compact digital sensors like the JS40F are best placed where you want quick object detection logic rather than analog distance measurement.\n Test sensor height, angle, and target reflectivity to get the best real-world performance.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1 × JS40F Mini Digital Sensor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \n\n \u003ch3\u003eCompare with related JSumo sensor options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange \/ output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/js40f-mini-digital-sensor-40cm\"\u003eJSumo JS40F Mini Digital Sensor 40cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital output, 40 cm class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini sumo robots and small robot projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple digital sensing in compact builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/js200xf-long-range-ir-sensor\"\u003eJSumo JS200XF Long Range IR Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-range IR, up to 200 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger opponent detection and automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarlier target detection and wider sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this good for mini sumo robots?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. JSumo specifically designed it for mini sumo and small robot projects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can it detect?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is positioned around 40 cm typical range, with some cases reaching around 80 cm depending on conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need extra resistor or capacitor parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. JSumo notes that it does not require extra resistor, capacitor, or board hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the output digital?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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