TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor Module

The TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor is one of the most popular infrared reflection sensors used in robotics and embedded systems. It operates by emitting infrared light and measuring the reflected signal from nearby surfaces. Different surface colors and materials reflect varying amounts of IR light, allowing precise detection of lines, objects, and movement.

Whether you're building a line follower robot for a university competition, developing an automation project, or learning sensor interfacing with Arduino, the TCRT5000 offers excellent performance at an affordable cost.

Features:

• High-sensitivity infrared reflective sensor
• Adjustable detection threshold via onboard potentiometer
• Digital output for easy microcontroller interfacing
• Fast response time
• Low power consumption
• Built-in signal indicator LED
• Compatible with Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, STM32, and PIC microcontrollers
• Compact PCB design
• Ideal for robotics and automation projects
• Stable operation in educational and industrial environments

Specifications:

Applications:

Robotics Projects

• Line follower robots
• Maze-solving robots
• Obstacle detection systems
• Autonomous vehicle navigation

Arduino Projects

• Surface detection
• Object counting
• Motion sensing
• Position monitoring

Industrial Automation

• Conveyor belt monitoring
• Object presence detection
• Production line automation
• Speed sensing systems

Educational Learning

• Sensor interfacing practice
• Embedded systems development
• Electronics laboratory experiments
• STEM and robotics education