Proximity Sensor
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Interfacing GP2Y0D80Z0F Distance Sensor with Arduino Uno In this project, we integrate the GP2Y0D810Z0F distance sensor to the Arduino UNO and display the detection result on the 16x2 I2C LCD screen and the Serial Monitor. The sensor is designed for quick on and off detection within a set distance of about 10 cm. This is great for detecting obstacles, sensing presence, and handling simple automation jobs. At the end of… |
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IoT Based Smart Bin Our IoT-Based Smart Bin project features a custom-built IoT system and Firebase database, using the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi. Dual ultrasonic sensors handle motion and fill-level monitoring, with an automated lid synced to a Firebase dashboard built on Vite+React for real-time updates. This solution uniquely integrates our own IoT network for efficient waste management.… |
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CodeCell: A Tiny ESP32 Development Board for Micro Applications Microbots has introduced the CodeCell, a tiny ESP32-based development board with a footprint of just 18.5mm square, designed for makers, educators, and hobbyists. This compact board is perfect for small robotics projects, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE capabilities through its Arduino-compatible ESP32-C3 microcontroller. The CodeCell features 6 programmable GPIO pins and 2 I2C pins… |
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New Hall Effect Switch ICs for Precise Contactless Detection in Automotive Systems Diodes Incorporated has expanded its automotive-compliant product lineup with the introduction of two new high-voltage Hall effect switch IC series: the AH332xQ (unipolar) and AH352xQ (omnipolar). These switches are designed for contactless position and proximity detection applications, making them ideal for automotive uses such as seat belt fastening, door and trunk latches, windshield wipers… |
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Monitoring Accurate Air Quality with EnviroMeter on Smartphones STMicroelectronics and Mobile Physics have collaborated to enable smartphones and other devices to measure household and ambient air quality using a built-in optical sensor. This collaboration integrates Mobile Physics' EnviroMeter app with ST’s multizone ranging sensors, commonly used for camera autofocus and presence detection, to measure particulates in the air.… |
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ROHM Unveils Breakthrough RPR-0720: The Tiny Proximity Sensor Powering Wearable Tech ROHM has introduced the RPR-0720, a cutting-edge compact proximity sensor measuring just 2.0mm x 1.0mm, designed to revolutionize the functionality and miniaturization of wearable devices and IoT applications. In response to the increasing demand for small yet powerful proximity sensors in wearable technology, the RPR-0720 integrates a… |
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Interfacing IR Sensor Module with Arduino An infrared proximity sensor, or IR Sensor, is an electronic device that emits infrared light to detect objects and motion in Arduino projects. This interfacing of the IR sensor module with Arduino is perfect for obstacle avoidance robots, motion detection systems, and proximity sensing applications. Whether you're building your first Arduino project or need a reliable… |
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BLE based Proximity Control using ESP32 – Detect Presence of BLE Devices Proximity sensors can be described as one of a kind switches that detect a nearby object with the help of light, electromagnetic field, or sound. Typically, these types of devices are designed to detect nearby subjects, and often it's the practical application that most of these sensors are going to be used in. But there are circumstances where the subject is far away from… |
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Long Range IR Proximity sensor modules with fast reaction time of 300 μs Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new series of Infrared (IR) sensor modules in five compact package types. These TSSP9xxx modules offer a long range presence and proximity sensing up to 2 m and 30 m with a fast reaction time of 300 μs and a high interface time without spurious signals. These modules are designed with a PIN photodiode and sensor IC in compact Minimold… |
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New Cost-Effective Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance Up to 30 cm The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new proximity sensor that offers a sensing distance of up to 30 cm. Combining an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers, and ADC circuitry into a single package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3040 sensor features a programmable interrupt function and supports the I²C bus… |
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Automotive Grade Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor Provides Four Different Slave Address Options Vishay Intertechnology released a new fully integrated Automotive Grade proximity and ambient light sensor with four different slave address options. The VCNL4030X01 sensor device features Filtron™ technology and combines photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal conditioning IC, a 16-bit ADC, and a high power IRED in one compact 4 mm by 2.36 mm by… |
