Ks0121 keyestudio EASY plug Photo Interrupter Module

Keyestudio EASY plug Photo Interrupter Module

Introduction

This is a high performance EASY Plug photo interrupter module.
The upright part on the module combines an infrared light emitting diode and shielded infrared detector.
By emitting a beam of infrared light from one end to another end, the sensor can detect an object when it passes through the beam.
Useful for many applications such as optical limit switches, pellet dispensing, general object detection, etc.
Note: this module needs to be used together with EASY plug control board.

Specification

Connector: Easy plug
Supply Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
Interface: Digital

Technical Details

Dimensions: 38mm*20mm*18mm
Weight: 4.8g

Connect It Up

Connect the EASY Plug Photo Interrupter module and LED module to control board using RJ11 cables. Then connect the control board to your PC with a USB cable.

Upload the Code

Below is an example code. Open or drag below code to Mixly Blocks and upload.

What You Should See

Done uploading the code, powered on, if pick up a piece of paper to cover the light on the groove part of module, you should see the LED is turned on. If no interruption, the LED is off.

Extension Experiment

Adding 4-digit LED Display

Hookup Guide
Connect the EASY Plug crash sensor, 4-digit LED display and LED module to control board using RJ11 cables.

Upload the Code
Below is an example code.

What You Should See

Done uploading the code, if pick up a piece of paper to cover the light on the groove part, the LED is turned on. If no interruption, the LED is off.

You should be able to see the number of covering the light is showed on the 4-digit LED display, or on the monitor.