TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000
      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000
      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000
      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000

      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000

      IM121012001

      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000

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      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000

      Electronic brick of track sensor is based on sensor TCRT5000, which is to receive the returned infrared signals after sending out to detect the signal strength. Within a certain height range, the control board can detect whether there are objects blocking via digital pins . Track sensors are widely used in smart cars or printers for black and white line detection.

      Feature

      1. Plug and play, easy to use. Compatible with the mainstream 2.54 interfaces and 4-Pin Grove interfaces in the market.

      2. With use of M4 standard fixed holes, compatible with M4-standard kits such as Lego and Makeblock.

      3. With adjustable potentiometer to set detecting height threshold.

      4. With hysteresis comparison circuit for more stable digital output voltage

      5. With LED indicator for real-time detection of current digital output status.

       

      Specifications

      PCB size 48.0mm X 13.00mm X 1.6mm
      Working voltage 3.3 or 5V DC
      Operating voltage 3.3 or 5V DC
      Compatible interfaces 2.54 3-pin interface and 4-pin Grove interface(1)
      Detecting height range 0-50mm(2)

      Note 1S for analog/digital output port ( defined according to the switch), V and G for voltage at the common collector and ground respectively

      Note 2: The specific measurable height is depended on the color and reflection of the material, the more the color contrast, the better to detect.

      Electrical characteristics

      Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit
      Working voltage 2.1 5 5.5 VDC
      Digital output voltage(VCC=5V) 0 - 5 V
      Working current(VCC=5V) - 38 - mA
      Threshold hysteresis ΔUth - VCC*0.09 - V
      Detecting height range(VCC=5V,Vth=3.5V) 0 - 50 mm

      Hardware

      Switch and indicator

      1. Regulating of threshold voltage:

      The threshold voltage is a voltage for comparison. When the sensor encounters obstacles, and the induced voltage is above the threshold, it will digitally output a high level (3.3V or 5V); when there are no obstacles, and the induced voltage is below the threshold, it will digitally output a low level (0V). In this way, the digital pin can be used directly to see if the sensor encounters obstacles or not. The threshold voltage can be regulated by simply twisting the potentiometer which is shown in the following diagram, and it increases by rotating to left side and decreases by rotating to right side

      2. Status lamp

      Within certain height, LED lamp will be OFF when obstacles or non-black objects are detected and it will be ON when no obstacles but black objects (compared to the non-black objects under the same height) are detected.

       

      Brick Type Sensor Brick
      Brick Interface 3PIN
      Brick Power Supply 5V
      Board Size 48 × 13 × 1.6mm
      LED Color No
      Weight 15.00g
      Model IM121012001

       

      Schematic

      Datasheet

      Demo Code

       

      MotoMama And Makeblock 2WD Robot Kit

      We use the Iteaduino with Motomama to drive the Makeblock 2WD Robot Kit. And use the track sensor to track the line

      Link: http://youtu.be/vyP7ixD1-_M 

       
      ITEAD STUDIO
      IM121012001

      Specific References

      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000

      TRACK SENSOR - BRICK (Itead IM121012001) infrared sensor TCRT5000