Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This water-proof sensor can detect if there's an object within its range using infrared light. The range is configurable up to 2 meters and the sensor is waterproof.

Ideal use cases: checking if your car is in the garage, cheaking if there are letters in your mailbox, ...

Buy this sensor from DFRobot:
dfrobot.com/product-1653.html?tracking=6099f25f89161
(They kindly provided me with this sensor)

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