Introducing Maker Reflect & Maker Reflect S – The Tiny Reflectance Sensors for Your Robotics Projects
Are you looking for a versatile, beginner-friendly sensor that can be used across various DIY robotics applications? Look no further than the Maker Reflect and its specialized sibling, the Maker Reflect S. Designed to simplify IR reflectance sensing for beginners while delivering pro-level reliability, these ultra-compact sensors provide accurate analog readings to help your robot navigate its surroundings with ease.
What are the Maker Reflect & Maker Reflect S?
The Maker Reflect series features compact reflectance modules that combine an infrared (IR) LED and a highly sensitive phototransistor to measure the amount of IR light bouncing back from a surface. The sensor provides an easy-to-read analog voltage output, which decreases smoothly as more IR light is detected. With their tiny footprint and powerful functionality, the Maker Reflect and Maker Reflect S open up a world of possibilities for school STEM projects, robotics clubs, and custom maker experiments.
- Sumo Robot
- High Precision Line Following Robot
Maker Reflect:
- General Line Following Robot
- IR sensor projects
Compact and Convenient Design
Measuring only 18.1mm (L) x 8.4mm (W) x 4.2mm (H) (excluding header pins), the Maker Reflect series is incredibly small, allowing you to fit it into the tightest, lowest-profile spaces on your robot chassis. We specifically designed the sensor with a centered mounting hole, ensuring it can be perfectly and symmetrically positioned at the front-most point of your robots for enhanced edge-detection performance.
Key Features:
- Beginner & Maker Friendly: Simplifies IR reflectance sensing to help users build strong STEM fundamentals without complicated setups.
- Wide Operating Voltage: Fully compatible with both 3.3V and 5V systems, ensuring seamless integration with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other common microcontrollers.
- Sensing Distance (Height): Reliably senses surfaces from as close as 1mm up to 40mm (at Vcc = 5V) when distinguishing between black and white surfaces.
- Analog Output: The sensor provides an analog voltage output, allowing for smooth interpretation of different surface colors and reflectivity (lower voltage indicates a highly reflective/white surface).
- Durable Build: Manufactured with safe, robust Cytron components to ensure stable performance, even in entry-level DIY builds.
Compact and Convenient Design
Measuring only (L)18.1mm x (W)8.4mm x (H)4.2mm (excluding the header pin), Maker Reflect is incredibly small, allowing you to fit it into the tightest spaces on your robot. We specifically designed the sensor with a center-mounted mounting hole, ensuring that it can be positioned at the front-most point of your Sumo robot for enhanced performance.
In the Packing List:
- 1 x MAKER-REFLECT or MAKER-REFLECT-S (Based on your selection): Includes one Maker Reflect sensor, ready to be wired and integrated into your next big robotics project.
Unleash the full potential of your robot with the Maker Reflect series and take your builds to new heights. Order your Maker Reflect or Maker Reflect S sensor today and explore the endless possibilities of DIY robotics!
Recommended Product. Maayos!
The product was nicely packed with bubble wrap, ensuring its safety during transit. The delivery was super fast, and each item came in its original anti-static packaging.
Great sensor, highly recommended for sumo robot.