Introduction: ARDUINO 101 | INFRARED SENSOR

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This Instructable will guide you through the process of testing an IR sensor with an Arduino ProMini.

Supplies

1) Arduino ProMini: Buy here.

2) Half-sized breadboard: Buy here.

3) FT232RL: Buy here.

4) Jumper wires: Buy here.

5) White LED (5V): Buy here.

6) IR sensor: Buy here.

Step 1: CONNECTIONS

IR SENSOR SIGNAL OUTPUT -> ARDUINO DIGITAL PIN 10

GND -> GND

VCC -> VCC

LED -> DIGITAL PIN 2

GND -> GND

Step 2: PROGRAMMING

1) Download the code.

2) Open it using your Arduino IDE.

3) Verify the code.

4) Select the right board and communication port.

5) Upload the code.

Attachments

Step 3: TESTING

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Use the onboard potentiometer to adjust the range of the sensor.