ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor
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Explore touchless interaction with the ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor, developed with XYZ Interactive using GestureSense technology. It senses an object’s distance and side-to-side position with infrared emitters and a central receiver. I2C or UART communication provides host options for reading the sensor in a small embedded-interface experiment.
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Review lighting, targets, geometry and software for the intended gesture behavior.
SparkFun SKU: SEN-13162 · Category: Gesture & distance sensors
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Official product specifications and documentation
EAR summary based on supplier documentation; this is not a hands-on review. Product identity rechecked during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Current SparkFun Originals eligibility was verified with the supplier’s Original: Yes filter during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Affiliate eligibility remains subject to SparkFun's program terms.

