KY-033 TCRT5000 Tracking Module
The KY-033 is a reflective optical sensor module that uses the TCRT5000 IR sensor to detect lines and track paths. It is widely used in line-following robots, obstacle detection, and surface recognition in Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontroller-based projects.
The KY-033 line follower Module (also known as TCRT5000) is an electronic component used to track a line on a surface. It contains an optical sensor consisting of an infrared LED and a phototransistor. The LED emits infrared radiation that reflects off the line and hits the phototransistor. Depending on how much light is reflected from the line, the resistance of the phototransistor changes, which can be measured By an external circuit to determine the position of the line. The KY-033 line follower Module is a useful tool for automatic control of vehicles and other devices that need to track lines.
- IR sensor module for tracking
- Adjustable with poti
- Operating voltage 3.3 V - 5 V
Applications:
Line-following robot cars
Path detection systems
Edge or border detection
Surface contrast analysis
DIY robotics and STEM education projects