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HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor

HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor

Regular price $2.00 CAD
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The HC-SR04 is a low-cost sonar distance sensor that measures object range by bouncing ultrasonic sound waves, just like bats or submarines. It's perfect for first-year engineering students adding obstacle avoidance or level sensing to Arduino robots or automation projects.

Sensor Specifications

  • Range: 2–450 cm at 5V; 2–400 cm at 3.3V—accurate to ~3 mm resolution.
  • Detection angle: Narrow <15° beam for focused measurements.
  • Power: 5V logic (tolerates 3.3V); low current (~15 mA).
  • Pins: VCC, GND, Trig (send 10µs pulse), Echo (pulse width = distance time-of-flight).
  • Size: Compact 45 × 20 × 15 mm module with mounting holes.
  • Condition: Like-new surplus from our Makerlab.

Usage Notes

  • Typical projects: Robot bumpers, parking aids, or liquid level monitors.
  • Code tip: Distance (cm) = (Echo pulse duration in µs × 0.034) / 2.

Note: Product size and dimensions may vary slightly.

Disclaimer: The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact match. Product size and color can vary.

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