This document describes how to make an infrared (IR) sensor on a breadboard. It covers the introduction to IR sensors, their principle of operation, hardware components including an LM358 IC, IR LED, photodiode, resistors and potentiometer. The circuit description explains how the transmitter and receiver parts work to vary the output based on received IR rays. Applications include distance measurement, brightness comparison and obstacle detection. Pros are low power and simple circuitry, while cons are line of sight requirement and short range.