Adafruit 3mm IR Break-Beam Sensor Pair

One 3.3–5.5V IR emitter/receiver break-beam pair for the Pi People Counter; buy two pairs.

Description

This matched 3mm infrared emitter and receiver pair is the sensor type required by the Meow Meow Scratch Pi People Counter. The receiver has an open-collector output that works with the Raspberry Pi’s internal pull-up.

Quantity and wiring

  • The project needs two complete pairs to determine direction, so order quantity two.
  • Operating range is approximately 25cm under suitable alignment and lighting.
  • Supply range is 3.3–5.5V. Follow the guide’s Raspberry Pi-safe wiring and common ground.
  • The receiver output is pulled low while the beam is present and released when the beam is broken.

Merchant SKU: ADA2167. Current stock may vary.

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