Infrared Break Beam Sensor Module With Premium Wire Header Ends, 3mm LEDs, Detects Motion Up To 10 Inches, Works On 3V3 Or 5V Supply, Assembled And Tested For Easy Prototyping And Reliable Sensing

Single infrared break-beam sensor module with premium header
✔️ Detects motion up to 10 inches; 3.3V/5V supply; open-collector

Compact infrared break-beam sensor module designed for fast, reliable motion detection across a gap. Ideal for prototyping in electronics projects, hobby robotics, conveyor counting, door or slot monitoring, and simple automation tasks. The kit includes premium wire header ends for breadboard-friendly connections and is assembled and tested for quick setup.

✅ Voltage: 3.3V or 5V supply
✅ Distance: up to 25 cm / 10 inches
✅ Output: open-collector with pull-up requirement
✅ Includes premium wire header ends for breadboard prototyping
✅ Assembled and tested for easy use

💡 What is a common use case for infrared break-beam sensors in small automation projects?

These handy sensors offer quick, reliable object detection for microcontroller projects. - ideal for counting items passing through a narrow gap - door-slot monitoring and slot scanning in DIY robotics - clean digital signals suitable for interrupt-driven logic - cost-effective sensing compared to more complex distance sensors