IR Module Tutorial
Test your IR module if it works!
Supplies
Arduino x1 ***Any Arduino, I use Arduino Uno.***
IR module x1
LED x1
Wire x3 *** 3 piece normal wire/jumper wire/etc
Circuit Diagram
Connect the wires to the Arduino as shown.
Note:
No breadboard required.
Picture above is just a reference
Circuit:
Led + to any digital or analog pin
Led - to Arduino GND
IR VCC to Arduino 5V
IR GND to Arduino GND
IR OUT to Arduino any digital or analog pin
Coding
For better result, you can download Arduino IDE Software in https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
Code :
void setup()
{
pinMode(A0,OUTPUT); //depends on where your led connected
pinMode(A3,INPUT); //depends on where your ir module connected
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop()
{
if (digitalRead(A3)== LOW)
{
digitalWrite(A0,HIGH);
Serial.println ("Obstacle detected");
delay(100);
}
else
{
digitalWrite(A0,LOW);
Serial.println ("No obstacle");
delay(100);
}
}
Testing
***Remember connect the cable to your PC***
Open your Arduino IDE and click serial monitor (the magnifier-like icon)
What should you see:
When the module sensed obstacle, the serial monitor will print "Obstacle detected" and your led will bright; else the serial monitor will print "No obstacle" and your led will off.
Done
Congrats to all who succeed!
Have fun!
Thanks for watching!