Sensors

SKU: SF-SEN-00246 | Brand: SparkFun

This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects (.5-1cm).

SKU: DF-DFR0023 | Brand: DFRobot

This is an Arduino Temperature Sensor based on LM35 temperature chip. A Temperature Sensor can be used to detect ambient air temperature.The LM35 chip is produced by National Semiconductor Corporation and offers a fun...

SKU: DF-SEN0043 | Brand: DFRobot

An analog ambient light sensor based on the TEMT6000 detector, which has a spectral response closely matching the human eye with very low IR sensitivity. It outputs an analog voltage proportional to the ambient light ...

SKU: AF-2765 | Brand: Adafruit

The Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick is a compact, self-centring joystick with a black rocker cap, similar in style to PSP joysticks. It provides smooth directional analogue input using two 10 kΩ potentiometers — one for...

SKU: DF-DFR0067 | Brand: DFRobot

This Gravity-compatible DHT11 sensor provides calibrated digital temperature and humidity readings via a single data pin. With an integrated 8-bit microcontroller and factory-calibrated coefficients stored in OTP memo...

SKU: SF-SEN-09376 | Brand: SparkFun

This is a force sensitive resistor with a square, 1.75x1.5", sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The harder the force, the lower the res...

SKU: EF-EF04092 | Brand: ElecFreaks

The Octopus Light Sensor Brick reads the ambient light level of its surrounding environment and outputs an analog signal. The 3-pin GVS connector makes it easy to plug into micro:bit expansion boards, Arduino, and oth...

SKU: LB-LS0239 | Brand: Little Bird

This e-textiles ambient light sensor uses the TEMT6000 phototransistor to detect light levels. Designed for wearable electronics, it features a compact 20 mm round PCB that's only 0.8 mm thick — thin enough to sew int...

SKU: SF-SEN-09196 | Brand: SparkFun

This basic piezo sensor from Measurement Specialties is often used for flex, touch, vibration and shock measurements. A small AC and large voltage (up to +/-90V) is created when the film moves back and forth. A simple...

SKU: SF-COM-09032 | Brand: SparkFun

This is a joystick very similar to the ‘analog’ joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers - one for each axis. Pots are ~10k each. This joystick also has a se...

SKU: AF-519 | Brand: Adafruit

Measuring stretch forces isn't easy - unless you have some conductive rubber cord! This cord is 2mm diameter, and 1 meter long, made of carbon-black impregnated rubber. Usually this material is used for EMF gasketing,...

SKU: AF-3245 | Brand: Adafruit

Thermocouples are best used for measuring temperatures that can go above 100°C. This is a bare wires stainless-steel tip probe which can measure air or surface temperatures. Most inexpensive thermocouples have a vi...

SKU: DF-DFR0034 | Brand: DFRobot

This is a new Arduino compatible Analog Sound Sensor. Sound Sensor is typically used in detecting the loudness in ambient, the Arduino can collect its output signal and actuate accordingly. You may use it to make some...

SKU: DF-SEN0209 | Brand: DFRobot

This is an Arduino compatible piezo film vibration sensor. It is made up of flexible piezo film and converter board. The sensor is able to detect vibration, flexibility, impact and touch. The film is a flexible compo...

SKU: SF-BOB-19389 | Brand: SparkFun

The SparkFun Analog MEMS Microphone Breakout makes it easy to work with the SPH8878LR5H-1 analog microphone from Knowles. This board features an OpAmp to bring the output of the microphone to a usable level, allowing ...

SKU: SF-SEN-19018 | Brand: SparkFun

An Infrared detector is a detector that reacts to infrared (IR) radiation. These simple devices operate at 940nm and work well for generic IR systems including remote control and touch-less object sensing. Using a sim...

SKU: EF-EF04088 | Brand: ElecFreaks

The Octopus 2 Channel Tracking Module uses two pairs of reflective infrared diodes to detect black lines on a surface. Designed for line-following smart cars, it lets you create custom black track layouts and program ...

SKU: EC-ARS03218S | Brand: Elecrow

The board is designed for beginners in Arduino, with various components available that makes you build more than 10 projects easily. You won’t have to solder or connect anything at all, just plug it in a shield and st...

SKU: AF-3984 | Brand: Adafruit

For precision temperature sensing, nothing beats a Platinum RTD. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) are temperature sensors that contain a resistor that changes resistance value as its temperature changes, bas...

SKU: AF-2773 | Brand: Adafruit

Have your next project be controlled by your muscles with this pack of Muscle Sensor Surface EMG Electrodes! Pair the electrodes with the MyoWare Muscle Sensor and a microcontroller (ie. Arduino...