Project 46 · Robotics & Motion

Line Follower — 3 IR sensors

Build the classic competition robot that steers on black tape using three digital IR modules.

Easy 45 min 6 components
Line Follower — 3 IR sensors wiring diagram

What you'll learn

  • Wire three digital line sensors to Arduino inputs.
  • Explain left / centre / right sensor patterns on black tape.
  • Write if/else logic to steer a differential-drive chassis.

What's in the kit

  • Arduino Uno
  • L293D motor driver module
  • TT gear motors + wheels×2
  • IR line sensor (3× or array)×3
  • Black electrical tape track
  • 7.4 V battery + holder

Protocol: digital