TCRT5000 IR Reflective Line Follower Sensor for Arduino Robots

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TCRT5000 IR reflective sensor for Arduino robots, offering high-contrast line detection and onboard sensitivity trim; dual AO/DO outputs make it ideal for line-following, short-range obstacle sensing.

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Product Overview

The TCRT5000 IR Reflective Line Follower Sensor for Arduino robots gives your project reliable short-range optical sensing by emitting an IR beam and measuring reflections to detect lines, objects or surface contrast; ideal for line-following robots, AGVs, limit sensing and counting tasks. It features a precision multi-turn potentiometer for calibration (typical 1–25mm), dual outputs (digital DO and analog AO) for simple switches or gradient readings, an on-board LED for visual status, and a stable LM393 comparator for clean, noise-resistant signals.

Features & Specs

IR Reflective Sensor Detects surface reflectivity using an infrared emitter and phototransistor for reliable line following.

Adjustable Sensitivity Onboard multi-turn potentiometer lets you fine-tune detection distance to suit different floor materials.

Digital and Analog Outputs Provides a DO switch for simple on/off triggers and an AO pin for proportional reflectance readings.

LM393 Comparator Includes a stable LM393 comparator for clean logic signals and reduced false triggers during motion.

Short-Range Detection Optimized for close-range sensing (typical detection up to the low tens of millimeters) on high-contrast lines.

Built-in Indicator LED Integrated LED lights when triggered to enable quick visual diagnostics without tools.

Non-Contact Limit Switch Operates as a contact-free optical switch ideal for wear-free endstop and object-detection tasks.

Documents

Full Product Manual ShillehTek TCRT5000 IR Reflective Line Follower Sensor for Arduino Robot | ShillehTek Product Manual In-depth setup guide with wiring, code examples, and troubleshooting.

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