{"product_id":"tcrt-5000-module-line-sensor-high-quality","title":"TCRT 5000 Module Line Sensor High Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCRT 5000 Module Line Sensor High Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe module features a specialized U-shaped sensor containing an IR Emitter (blue\/clear) and an IR Phototransistor (black). Unlike standard proximity sensors that point straight ahead, these components are angled toward each other to focus on a specific point just a few millimetres in front of the sensor.\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 Robotics Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Colour Sensitivity: It is specifically tuned to detect the difference between a reflective surface (like white paper) and an absorptive surface (like black electrical tape). This makes it the primary tool for path-tracing logic.\u003cbr\u003e• Onboard Signal Cleaning: The module includes an LM393 Comparator chip. This converts the \"fuzzy\" analog signal from the sensor into a sharp, clean Digital Output (DO) that your microcontroller can read without any jitter or confusion.\u003cbr\u003e• Adjustable Threshold: Using the onboard potentiometer, you can calibrate the sensor to trigger at the exact height of your robot's chassis or to account for different floor materials.\u003cbr\u003e• Compact Integration: Its tiny footprint and 3-pin interface make it easy to mount in arrays (2, 3, or more) to create advanced navigation systems.\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\u003eTechnical Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V (Natively compatible with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi).\u003cbr\u003e• Precision Range: Optimized for very close distances, specifically 1mm to 25mm.\u003cbr\u003e• Focus Distance: The \"Sweet Spot\" for this sensor is exactly 2.5mm from the surface.\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 TCRT5000 is the primary choice for line-follower robots, paper sensors in printers, water meter pulse counters, and DIY rotary encoders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TinkEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46404737695943,"sku":"TE-IRSE-093","price":69.55,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6620\/6407\/files\/TCRT5000ModuleLineSensorHighQuality_1.png?v=1776773849","url":"https:\/\/shop.tinkedge.tech\/products\/tcrt-5000-module-line-sensor-high-quality","provider":"TinkEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}