IF further experimentation makes you a break-the-beam convert, here's another idea based on earlier dialog with nvocc5 (Kris):
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...75#40004359636588575
I've had the "no soldering, modules only" blinders on...and I understand the advantages of simple plug-and-play Lego-like solutions. BUT, I was thinking about separating the emitter (LED) off the sensor board and your comment about detecting both ends of the occupancy zone. So IF you are willing to mess around at the component level, you can make a dual break-the-beam ITAD as shown in the above photo copied from the above link. Be sure to watch the short video showing it in action!
Less than $1 in component parts can be tacked on to most eBay relay modules and you're off to the races. And then, if you follow the dialog in the linked thread, for another $1 in component parts you can add the ITAD time-delay feature if that's what you want.
