{"product_id":"sharp-ir-distance-measuring-sensor-unit-4-30-cm-with-cable-gp2y0a41sk0f","title":"SHARP IR Distance Measuring Sensor Unit 4 ~ 30 cm With Cable [GP2Y0A41SK0F]","description":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance measuring range: 4 cm to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput type: Analog voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage differential over distance range: 2.05 V (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate period: 38 ± 10 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have the SHARP IR\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistance Measuring Sensor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnit 4 ~ 30 cm With Cable-[GP2Y0A41SK0F]. This little unit uses a beam of infrared light to reflect off an object to measure its distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it uses beam triangulation to calculate distance, it is able to provide consistent and reliable readings which are less sensitive to temperature variation or the object’s reflectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor outputs an analog voltage corresponding to the distance of the object, easily read by ADC chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: the wire colorings are not intuitive! Watch out before wiring!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe datasheet has wiring details\u003c\/strong\u003e. Connect the two outer ground wires both to the ground, the two ‘VCC’ wires both to 5.5VDC power, and read the analog signal from the Vo wire. The analog voltage out will range from 5.5V when an object is about 4cm away and 4.5 V when the object is 30 cm away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe long-range makes them a good alternative to sonar sensors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese cables have 3-pin JST connectors on one end and are available with pre-crimped male pins, pre-crimped female pins, and with unterminated wires on the other end.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis sensor draws current in large, short bursts, and the manufacturer recommends putting a 10 µF capacitor or larger across power and ground close to the sensor to stabilize the power supply line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to Explore more Distance Sensors Click Here\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDistance Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Hobby Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41086112497707,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6796\/1387\/files\/sharp-ir-distance-measuring-sensor-unit-4-30-cm-with-cable-gp2y0a41sk0f-750x750_1.webp?v=1714910262","url":"https:\/\/www.indianhobbycenter.com\/products\/sharp-ir-distance-measuring-sensor-unit-4-30-cm-with-cable-gp2y0a41sk0f","provider":"Indian Hobby Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}