Introduction In the world of embedded systems and robotics, few components are as ubiquitous or as essential as the infrared proximity sensor. Among the myriad of options available, the FC-51 IR Sensor stands out as a favorite for hobbyists and professionals alike. It is cheap, reliable, easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, and incredibly effective for non-contact object detection.
if (sensorState == LOW) // Object detected digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); Serial.println("Object Detected!"); else // No object digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); Fc 51 Ir Sensor Datasheet
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| Condition | Output Pin | Output LED | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | No object in front | HIGH (1) | OFF | | Object within set range | LOW (0) | ON | The FC-51 features a small, blue potentiometer (variable resistor) on the back of the PCB. Turning this potentiometer changes the comparator’s reference voltage, effectively adjusting the sensitivity. Introduction In the world of embedded systems and