I’m looking at proximity sensors under $35. They all have varying ranges but what I was wanting to know was what is the angle of sensitivity and whether that angle is in the form of an arc or a cone? (I’m trying to find the thinnest one)

IR Proximity And Ultrasonic Range Finder Sensitivity

Ross_Robotics December 27, 2014, 5:33pm 2

So do you have a question regarding Sparkfun’s website? That’s the forum you’re in…

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