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Distance Kit.

Turn distance into a signal.

A short-range distance sensor for a garage space, a desk or an object-presence experiment.

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Design around the manufacturer's recommended 30–1000 mm range. Indoor prototype; not a safety system for parking or driving.

~/in-the-box

Exactly what’s included.

Sensor, controller and battery arrive assembled. Power bank and mains adapter are not included.

~/power / keep it running

Small battery. Longer possibilities.

Go portable.

Every device includes a rechargeable 400 mAh battery. Runtime depends on your sensor, Wi-Fi use and code.

Plug in for longer.

Connect a USB power bank or a regulated 5 V USB supply through USB-C for longer operation. Especially useful for camera projects.

Check low-current support.

Some power banks turn off when a sensor sleeps. Choose one that stays on at low current and test it with your application. Power bank and mains adapter are not included.

Made to fit the input.

The planned first-batch enclosure is custom 3D-printed black PA12 nylon, with a screw-fastened lid, USB-C opening and sensor-specific openings. Images are concept renders. Final dimensions, fit and finish await the physical prototype. No waterproof rating is claimed.

Seeed XIAO ESP32S3 has an orange user LED and a red charging LED. The concept shows an orange status light through a proposed light pipe; final position depends on the enclosure and board revision. There is no built-in green front-panel LED.

HardwareBlocks family enclosure concepts; actual openings vary by device
Family concept render · camera / motion / distance

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