The Metal Detector Sensor Module is built around an oscillator circuit driving a small coil, detecting metal within 1cm to 6cm range using electromagnetic induction, responding within 0.5 seconds at just 15mA current draw, operating from 3.3V to 5V DC. The metal detector sensor’s internal oscillator continuously generates a high-frequency electromagnetic field through the coil; when a piece of conductive metal enters this field, the resulting eddy currents draw energy from the oscillator, detectably reducing its amplitude.
The metal sensor price reflects a sensor designed for fast industrial-style sorting and screening applications — the metal detector sensor arduino’s sub-0.5-second response time makes it suitable for detecting metal objects moving past on a conveyor belt at moderate speeds, distinguishing this from slower presence-detection sensors that prioritize accuracy over speed. This metal sensor detector’s low 15mA current consumption also makes it practical for battery-powered handheld or portable detection tools that need extended operation between charges.
The metal detector module’s 1cm-6cm detection distance is intentionally short for this inductive design, since longer-range metal detection typically requires a larger coil and significantly more power, trading portability and compactness for range. One practical trade-off: industrial sorting lines wanting to detect metal at greater distances or with finer object-size discrimination would need a larger industrial-grade inductive sensor rather than this compact module. StemVolt provide, sensor module is well-suited for makers building conveyor-belt metal screening systems and practical fast-response detection electronics projects.
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Features:
- Electromagnetic induction detects conductive metal without physical contact
- 1-6cm detection range suited for close-proximity sensing applications
- Under 0.5 second response time for fast detection triggering
- Can be embedded behind non-metal panels for hidden detection
- 3.3V to 5V compatible with Arduino and similar boards
Technical specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Inductive Metal Detector |
| Detection Principle | Electromagnetic Induction |
| Current Consumption | 15 mA |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V – 5V DC |
| Detector Distance | 1cm – 6cm |
| Response Time | ≤0.5 Seconds |
 Applications:
- Metal Detector used for Arduino conveyor belt sorting system build
- College project uses metal detector sensor for induction detection demo
- Security gate uses metal sensor price for India contraband detection check
- Vending machine uses metal detector sensor arduino for coin presence sensing
- Industrial setup uses metal detector module for product line metal screening
Package includes:
- 1 x Metal Detector Sensor Module














Ayaan Mukherjee –
Packed carefully with a secure payment gateway, and expert guidance was available to assist with project development and sensor integration
Shaurya Hegde –
Exactly as described
Meera Malhotra –
On time delivery
Riya Kapoor –
Suitable for non-contact metal detection applications, offering stable performance and easy interfacing for electronics and automation projects.
Vedant Iyer –
Best purchase ever