Mitchelectronics IR Sense Module Kit for Electronics Projects

The Mitchelectronics IR Sense Module Kit is an infrared sensor module with digital and analogue outputs and a 3V - 12V DC operating range.

Part of the SENSE range of electronics kits designed for hobbyists and makers, this DIY sensor module uses an integrated diode to detect infrared (IR) signals. It is intended for projects that require IR sensing functionality, such as remote control detectors or proximity sensors.

Each module in the SENSE range is built to a uniform specification, with identical dimensions, pin-out configurations and mounting holes. This allows modules to be swapped within a project as requirements change, without redesigning the circuit layout or enclosure.

Key Features

• Supplied in kit form, including all components needed to build a functional IR detection module
• Onboard potentiometer for adjusting detection sensitivity to different IR sources and environments
• Digital output giving a logic high (1) or low (0) signal in the presence of IR light, suitable for triggering events
• Analogue output delivering a voltage proportional to the intensity of detected IR light, suitable for more detailed measurements
• Operating voltage range of 3V to 12V, compatible with Arduino boards and other 3.3V or 5V systems

Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 3V - 12V DC
• PCB Dimensions: 20mm x 40mm
• Weight: 7 gm

Supplied as a kit, the module also provides a practical opportunity to learn soldering techniques and circuit assembly while building a usable electronic component. Its compact 20mm x 40mm PCB suits space-constrained projects.