5-Channel TCRT5000 IR Array Tracking Sensor Module for Arduino & Robotics – High-Precision Line Follower

Product Description

Overview

The 5-Way TCRT5000 Tracking Sensor Array is a high-performance solution for competitive line-following robots and autonomous vehicles. By combining five independent TCRT5000 reflective sensors into a single module, it allows for significantly better navigation through sharp turns, intersections, and complex track geometry than single-sensor alternatives.

Key Features

• 5-Channel Precision: Five infrared emitter/receiver pairs arranged in a linear array for high-resolution path detection.

• Stable Signal Processing: Features an onboard Schmitt trigger (74HC14D) to ensure clean, digital signals and reduce “jitter” during high-speed movements.

• Onboard Visual Feedback: Includes a power LED and five individual signal LEDs to show exactly which sensors are detecting a line.

• Adjustable Sensitivity: An onboard potentiometer allows you to fine-tune the detection range based on your track’s material and lighting conditions.

• Mounting Convenience: Designed with pre-drilled M3 mounting holes to fit standard robot chassis easily.

Applications

• Line Follower Robots: The ideal choice for student robotics competitions requiring high-speed navigation.

• Maze Solving: Helps autonomous robots identify boundaries and floor markings accurately.

• AGV Prototypes: Used in designing Automated Guided Vehicles that follow tape or painted paths on factory floors.

• Advanced Robotics Education: Perfect for teaching IR reflection principles and PID control loops.

Technical Specifications

Technical Documentation: Official TCRT5000 Sensor Datasheet (PDF)

Wiring Pinout Guide

• VCC: Connect to 5V or 3.3V Power Supply.

• GND: Connect to Common Ground.

• OUT1 – OUT5: Digital outputs for each IR channel (Connect to MCU Digital Pins).