Electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new open source infrared sensor which has been created to support both Raspberry Pi and Arduino powered projects. The IR Detector proximity sensor has ...

All [Dave] needed for the workings were an IR proximity sensor, a servo and a bunch of super-bright white LEDs. When the sensor detects something, it starts up the system.

It also carries an LM293D motor controller and [Sath02] added an XBee module for wireless control. At the top of the assembly is an IR distance sensor which is used for obstacle avoidance.

IR proximity detector works up to 1m Vishay’s VCNL4100 is an IR proximity sensor that works up to 1m, and includes an ambient light sensor. Inside, it combines an infra-red (940nm) emitter, photo ...

PREMSTAETTEN, Austria---- ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today launches the world’ s smallest digital proximity sensor module.