SparkFun Photo Interrupter Breakout Board - GP1A57HRJ00F
SKU : BOB-09322
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Description: A simple breakout PCB for the GP1A57HR photo interrupter (also known as a photogate, photodiode, or phototransistor). This PCB has three connections for PWR, GND, and Signal.
When the gate is clear, SIG will be high (>4.9V). When the gate is blocked by a finger, writing utensil, food pellet, or anything else - SIG will go low (<0.4V).
Assembled picture is for reference only, board comes bare; photo interrupter and the 220Ω (330Ω, works as well) current limiting resistor are listed below.
Documentation and Downloads
- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- GitHub (Design Files)