MAKER-OBJECT
Simplifying Object Sensor for Beginner
Datasheet
Rev 1.0
December 2019
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1. BOARD LAYOUT & FUNCTION
Function Description
IR Transmitter Infrared LED that transmits the modulated infrared light.
Infrared receiver that receives the reflected infrared light from
IR Receiver
the object. This receiver has a built-in bandpass filter of 38kHz.
Sensing Range Trimmer Adjust the object detection range.
Power LED Turn on when the sensor is power up.
Output LED Turn on when object is detected.
Connector:
● 5V : Power input for the Maker Object.
● GND : Ground.
Connector
● OUT : NPN output with internal pull up. Output LOW when
object is detected (Active Low).
The power input has reversed polarity protection.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
No Parameters Min Max Unit
1 VCC Voltage 4.5 5.5 V
Object Detected 0 0.8 V
Output Voltage
2
(NPN Output with Internal Pull Up)
No Object Detected VCC - 0.5 VCC V
White Surface (A4 Size) 40 140 cm
3 Sensing Distance (Adjustable)
Black Surface (A4 Size) 15 60 cm
3. DIMENSION
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4. ADJUSTING SENSING RANGE
The sensing distance of the Maker Object can be adjusted using a small Phillips head
screwdriver via the small opening at the front of the sensor.
● Maximum Distance - To set the range to maximum, power on the sensor and
turn the trimmer clockwise until the output LED turn off. Turn back
counter-clockwise slowly until the LED just turn on. This will be the maximum
sensing distance for the sensor.
● Minimum Distance - To set the range to minimum, power on the sensor and turn
the trimmer counter-clockwise until the output LED turn off. Turn back
clockwise slowly until the LED just turn on. This will be the minimum sensing
distance for the sensor.
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