5 Channel TCRT5000 Line Tracking IR Sensor Module

The 5 Channel TCRT5000 Line Tracking IR Sensor Module is an advanced and reliable solution for building intelligent robots and automated systems. Designed specifically for line-following robot projects, this sensor array is ideal for Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller-based applications.

This module consists of five TCRT5000 infrared reflective sensors arranged in a row. Each sensor can independently detect the presence of a black line on a white background (or vice versa), allowing your robot to follow complex tracks, navigate mazes, and perform edge detection with high accuracy.

🔧 Technical Features & Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V (ideal for Arduino and other boards)

• Detection Range: 2mm to 12mm (best at 3–8mm)

• Output Signal: Digital (TTL Logic HIGH/LOW)

• Number of Channels: 5 independent sensors

• Built-in Signal Indicator LEDs for easy debugging

• Response Time: Less than 1ms

• Mounting Holes for easy integration in robots

• Low Power Consumption: Optimized for mobile bots

• Compact PCB layout for flexible fitting in tight enclosures

• Compatible with:

  • Arduino

  • STM32, ESP8266, ESP32

  • Raspberry Pi

  • Other robotics and microcontroller systems

💡 Uses and Applications:

• 🚗 DIY Line-Following Robots

• 🧭 Maze-Solving Robots

• 🤖 Smart Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

• 🛠 Embedded Systems Projects

• 🎓 STEM Education and Robotics Training

• 📦 Industrial Line Detection Systems

Thanks to its real-time black/white contrast detection, this module enables accurate movement and path decisions. It’s widely used in robotics competitions, technical workshops, and educational labs to teach automation, electronics, and robot control logic.

📚 Why Choose This Module from ElectroWay?

At ElectroWay, we provide high-quality electronic components backed with expert support. This sensor module is part of our curated sensor collection, trusted by hobbyists and educators alike. Whether you’re in Johar Town, Lahore, or anywhere in Pakistan, we offer fast delivery and reliable service.

🔧 Whether you’re working on an Arduino-based robot, line-tracking vehicle, or an educational STEM electronics kit, this module simplifies your development process with its easy-to-read digital output and plug-and-play design.

📺 Watch & Learn

Get a closer look at how the module works and how to integrate it with Arduino:
👉 YouTube – TCRT5000 Line Tracking Sensor Module Demo