{"product_id":"tcrt5000-five-way-road-tracing-sensor-for-line-follower-robots","title":"TCRT5000 Five Way Road Tracing Sensor for Line Follower Robots","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTCRT5000 Five Way Road Tracing Sensor – Line Follower Module with 5-Channel Output\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TCRT5000 Five Way Road Tracing Sensor is an infrared reflective line tracking module designed for precision line following in robotics. Equipped with five TCRT5000 sensor channels, it detects black lines on white surfaces or vice versa, making it ideal for DIY line follower robots and edge detection projects. Its compact form factor and easy digital output simplify integration with microcontrollers like Arduino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V - 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm - 10mm (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital (high\/low) per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCRT5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73mm x 13mm x 5mm (approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-line-follower-robot\"\u003eLine follower robot for robotics competitions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEdge detection system for autonomous vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arduino-obstacle-avoidance-robot-kit-build-and-code-autonomous-car\"\u003eObstacle detection and avoidance robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated warehouse path-following robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensor works seamlessly with popular microcontroller boards like Arduino Uno, Mega, Nano, ESP32, and STM32. It can also interface with Raspberry Pi using voltage level shifters. The module outputs 5V logic signals when powered at 5V, but can operate at 3.3V with slightly reduced range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC to your board's 5V or 3.3V pin and GND to ground. The five digital output pins (OUT1 to OUT5) connect directly to digital I\/O pins. Use the onboard potentiometers to fine-tune sensitivity for each channel. No pull-up resistors are needed internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the sensor outputs 5 digital signals that connect directly to Arduino digital pins. It works with both 5V and 3.3V boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I adjust the line detection sensitivity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module has a small potentiometer for each channel. Turn it to adjust the threshold for detecting black\/white surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it detect objects other than lines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile designed for line tracking, it can detect reflective versus non-reflective surfaces, allowing use for basic object detection or edge sensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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