{"product_id":"06-analog-digital-6-ir-line-sensor-array-with-potentiometer","title":"06 Analog \u0026 Digital 6 IR Line Sensor Array with Potentiometer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e06 Analog \u0026amp; Digital 6 IR Line Sensor Array with Potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike simpler modules, this 6-channel version is often designed for high-performance robotics. The inclusion of six sensors allows for a dedicated \"center\" pair (to maintain a straight line) and two pairs of \"wing\" sensors (to anticipate turns or detect 90° intersections).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s a Pro-Robotics Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Analog \u0026amp; Digital Flexibility: * Digital (DO): Best for simple logic and fast interrupts.\u003cbr\u003eo Analog (AO): Essential for PID Control. By reading the raw analog values, your code can distinguish between \"slightly off-center\" and \"completely off the line,\" leading to incredibly smooth motor adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e• MOSFET Control: High-end 6-channel arrays often include a MOSFET to turn the IR LEDs on and off via software. This saves power and allows you to \"pulse\" the sensors to reduce interference from ambient light.\u003cbr\u003e• Granular Sensitivity: Each channel typically has its own potentiometer, allowing you to calibrate the sensors individually to account for slight variations in the height of the robot chassis or the surface of the track.\u003cbr\u003e• High-Density Spacing: The six sensors are packed closely together, ensuring that even thin lines are always detected by at least one or two sensors at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V (Fully compatible with Arduino, ESP32, and STM32).\u003cbr\u003e• Detection Height: Best performance at 3mm to 12mm from the surface.\u003cbr\u003e• Output: Provides six independent digital pins and six independent analog pins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6-channel array is the primary choice for high-speed line-follower competitions, advanced maze solvers, industrial AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) prototypes, and surface material sorting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TinkEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46404555931847,"sku":"TE-IRSE-081","price":480.43,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6620\/6407\/files\/06Analog_Digital6IRLineSensorArraywithPotentiometer_1.png?v=1776765059","url":"https:\/\/shop.tinkedge.tech\/products\/06-analog-digital-6-ir-line-sensor-array-with-potentiometer","provider":"TinkEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}