Product counting on assembly lines or presence detection.
Think of the FC-51 as a digital gatekeeper. It doesn't tell you an object is; it just tells you something is there. distance with ir sensor fc-51 - Arduino Forum Fc 51 Ir Sensor Datasheet
Digital signal (LOW when obstacle detected, HIGH when clear) PCB: 3.1 cm x 1.4 cm; Overall: 4.5 cm x 1.4 cm x 0.7 cm Interface and Components Pinout: VCC: Power input (3.3V - 5V). GND: Ground connection. OUT: Digital output pin. Onboard Indicators: Power LED: Remains lit while the module is powered. Product counting on assembly lines or presence detection