Short Range Proximity Sensor Part 1: Getting Started

In this video we introduce the short range proximity sensor. This sensor allows you to detect the presence of objects up to a distance of about 5 cm and is really useful for things like avoiding obstacles or detecting if objects are present. You can also use it to make a line following robot.

0:00 Short Range Proximity Sensor Part 1: Getting Started
00:10 Introduction
00:26 How it works
01:09 The pins
01:50 Connecting the sensor to the JackBord
03:48 Checking your connections