The Sharp IR Distance Sensor GP2Y0A41SK0F is a great low cost robotic range-finder. The Distance Sensor will report the presence of an object 4-30cm away from the sensor. The sensors reports this data as an analog value readable by most microcontrollers, like the Arduino.
This sensor can plug directly into a RobotGeek Sensor Shield using a Sharp IR to Servo Cable. This cable can also be handy to connect to other systems and controllers (users can cut/splice the wire).
If you want to use this sensor directly with a computer we reccomend the following:
The 'With Mount' option comes with everything in the
Robot Geek Sharp IR Sensor Mount:
- 2 X M3*10 F/F Standoffs
- 2 X M3*20 F/F Standoffs
- 2 X M3*30 F/F Standoffs
- 2 X M3*15 M/F Standoffs
- Necessary nuts, bolts, and mounting plates
Sensing Distance |
4 ~ 30 cm |
Output Type |
Analog |
Voltage Supply |
4.5 - 5.5 V |
Current Supply |
12mA |
Voltage - Output Difference (Typ) @ Distance |
2.25V @ 4 ~ 30cm |
Voltage - Output (Typ) @ Distanc |
400mV @ 30cm |
Supply Voltage |
4 ~ 30 cm |
Output Terminal Voltage |
-0.3 to VCC+0.3 V |
Operating Temperature |
-10 to +60 ° C |
Storage Temperature |
40 to +70 ° C |