QTR-1A Reflectance Sensor

Pololu item #: 958

This product has been discontinued.

We are now only selling this product in packs of two

The QTR-1A reflectance sensor carries a single infrared LED and phototransistor pair in an inexpensive, tiny 0.5" x 0.3" module that can be mounted almost anywhere and is great for edge detection and line following. The reflectance measurement is output as an analog voltage.

 Description Specs (0) Pictures (7) Resources (7) FAQs (1) On the blog (1) 

QTR-1A reflectance sensor schematic diagram.

QTR-1A reflectance sensor on a quarter for size reference.

QTR-L-1RC reflectance sensor on a quarter next to a QTR-1A reflectance sensor.

An example of soldering header pins parallel to QTR-1A PCB for compact installation.

QTR-1A output 1/8" away from a spinning white disk with a black line on it.

QTR-1A output 3/8" away from a spinning white disk with a black line on it.

QTR sensor size comparison. Top row: QTRX-HD-07, QTR-HD-07; middle row: QTR-3, QTR-1, QTR-L-1; bottom row: QTR-8.


Related Products

QTR-1A Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)
QTR-L-1A Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)
QTR-L-1RC Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)
QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array
QTR-1RC Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)
QTR-8RC Reflectance Sensor Array
QTR-3A Reflectance Sensor Array
QTR-3RC Reflectance Sensor Array
Sharp/Socle GP2Y0A41SK0F Analog Distance Sensor 4-30cm
Sharp/Socle GP2Y0D810Z0F Digital Distance Sensor 10cm
Pololu Carrier with Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F Digital Distance Sensor 15cm
0.100" (2.54 mm) Breakaway Male Header: 1×40-Pin, Right Angle
Pololu 38 kHz IR Proximity Sensor, Fixed Gain, Low Brightness
Pololu 38 kHz IR Proximity Sensor, Fixed Gain, High Brightness

Related Categories

Sensors
Sharp Distance Sensors
Sonar Range Finders
Premium Jumper Wires
Wires with Pre-Crimped Terminals
Log In
Pololu Robotics & Electronics
Shopping cart
(702) 262-6648
Same-day shipping, worldwide
Menu
Shop Blog Forum Support
My account Comments or questions? About Pololu Contact Ordering information Distributors