Gorillacell Module 072: Infrared Receiver
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IR is an acronym for Infrared, a form of light energy that is invisible to the human eye. Infrared technology is widely used in remote control systems, such as those found in televisions, air conditioners, and other household appliances.
The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit includes one (1) IR Receiver module that uses the VS1838 infrared receiver photodiode, a low-cost and easy-to-use component ideal for learning and prototyping IR-based communication projects.
BASIC INFORMATION
Device | Category | Interface | Chipset | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
Input | Communication Cell | Digital | VS1838 | - |
PINOUT
It has 3 pins which are
- G- for the ground pin,
- V- for the supply voltage, and
- S- to serve as the input signal pin from the infrared receiver photodiode.