39. OCTOPUS Infrared Receiver Sensor(EF04009)#

39.1. Introduction#

This is a simple infrared receiver sensor,and mainly receives infrared signal through HS0038 infrared diode. HS0038 is particularly sensitive to the infrared signal, and it can receive the infrared signal very swiftly.

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39.3. Characteristics#

Standard 3-pin GVS port is easy to plug.

39.4. Specification#

Item Parameter
SKU EF04009
Pins Definition S-Sigal V-VCC G-GND
Working Voltage 3V
Size 38.9 x 23.5 mm

Size:

39.5. Outlook and Dimension#

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39.6. Quick to Start#

Materials required and connections diagram#

Connect to P1 port as the picture shows.

Take sensor:bit for examples

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39.7. Programming#

Step 1#

Click “Advanced” in the drawer of the MakeCode to see more choices.

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We need to add a package for programming, click “Extensions” on the bottom of the drawer and search with “ir-receiver“ in the dialogue box to download it.

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Note: If you met a tip indicating codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips tell or build a new project.

Step 2#

Programming as the picture shows#

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Reference#

Link:https://makecode.microbit.org/_FUzeJvaord75

You can also download it directly:

Result#

If pushing the switch button on the controller, the micro:bit shows a “smile” face; if pushing the four direction keys, the micro:bit shows it accordingly.

39.8. Relevant Cases#

39.9. Technical Files#