Adjustable IR Proximity Sensor (ESP32 + Arduino series)

This water-proof sensor can detect if there's an object within its range using infrared light. The range is configurable up to 2 meters and the sensor is waterproof.
Ideal use cases: checking if your car is in the garage, cheaking if there are letters in your mailbox, ...
Buy this sensor from DFRobot:
www.dfrobot.com/product-1653....
(They kindly provided me with this sensor)
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• ESP32 + Arduino
(Everything you need to know about programming the ESP32 by using the Arduino Framework)
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[@gavinclayton9552]

very helpful and informative. Can this be done with the bluetooth also?

[@HiggsDeposition]

Can it be used to give an exact distance betwixt the displayed object?

[@amitrakshe5773]

Does sunlight affect output?
Try in sunlight

[@ahmedpatel12]

It’s Range how many meters

[@superliegebeest544]

How could I connect 26 of these to my arduino?

[@HiggsDeposition]

You'd probably need more than a few expansion boards. Maybe try a few of the bigger models, synchronised to each other by Bluetooth or wifi?

[@kingsman3087]

@@HiggsDeposition what is the software this guy is using?

[@marceloaguilarsanchez9414]

That's a lot my friend, you would need more esp32s and use them together.