Pololu
Pololu Carrier for Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F, GP2Y0D810Z0F, and GP2Y0D805Z0F Sensors
This compact carrier board from Pololu makes it easy to integrate a Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F, GP2Y0D810Z0F, or GP2Y0D805Z0F digital distance sensor into your proje...
This compact carrier board from Pololu makes it easy to integrate a Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F, GP2Y0D810Z0F, or GP2Y0D805Z0F digital distance sensor into your project. It provides all the required external components, an on-board LED for visual feedback of the output state, and a clean 3-pin interface on 2.54 mm (0.1″) pitch headers.
The Sharp GP2Y0D8x5Z0F family are infrared digital distance sensors that output a simple high/low signal when an object is detected within their range. This carrier board handles the necessary bypass capacitors and pull-up resistor so you can connect directly to a microcontroller with minimal wiring.
Key Features
- Multi-Sensor Compatible – Works with GP2Y0D815Z0F (15 cm), GP2Y0D810Z0F (10 cm), and GP2Y0D805Z0F (5 cm) sensors
- On-Board LED – Visual indicator shows the sensor's digital output state
- Required Components Included – Bypass capacitors and pull-up resistor are pre-populated on the board
- Simple 3-Pin Interface – VIN, GND, and OUT on 2.54 mm (0.1″) pitch for easy breadboard or header connections
- Compact Design – Tiny footprint keeps your project neat
Ideal For
- Proximity detection and object sensing
- Robotics obstacle avoidance
- Automated triggering systems
- Edge detection on line-following robots
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
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