Sharp GP2Y0A710K IR Distance Sensor 100-550cm Long lipo battery In other words

In other words

Due to its small form factor and low power consumption

That means short circuiting the GPIO can be fatal - burning the CPU on Raspberry Pi

Power range: 4 to 12V

Sharp GP2Y0A710K IR Distance Sensor 100-550cm Long lipo battery In other wordsDetect Nearby Objects Without Contact The Distance Sensor 100 550cm GP2Y0A710K Sharp is an infrared distance sensor with analog output designed for distance measurement, obstacle detection, level checks, and basic automation. It is a practical fit for makers, students, and engineers who want reliable sensor data in embedded builds. Key details include Interface: Analog. Important: Infrared and optical readings change with target color, surface finish,