Sensors
Browse our extensive range of sensor modules and breakout boards, covering temperature, distance, motion, touch, liquid level, radar, infrared, and more. Whether you're building with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or your own custom PCB, you'll find the right sensor for your project.
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SparkFun Load Cell Amplifier - HX711
SKU: SF-SEN-13879 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Load Cell Amplifier is a small breakout board for the HX711 IC that allows you to easily read load cells to measure weight. By connecting the amplifier to your microcontroller you will be able to read the...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Flame Sensor Module KY-026
SKU: LB-LR0007 | Brand: Little Bird
Flame Detection Sensor Module for use with Arduino Sensor for flame wavelengths between 760 nm to 1100 nm infrared is most sensitive60 degree detection sensor Two outputs mode: AO: analog output, real-time ou...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Waterproof DS18B20 Temperature Probe 1M with XH2.54mm Connector
SKU: LB-LS4690 | Brand: Little Bird
Digital temperature sensor DS18B20, waterproof case. Working range from -55 to 125 degrees. Resolution 0.5 in range from -10 up to 85 degrees.
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Temperature Sensor - Waterproof (DS18B20)
SKU: SF-SEN-11050 | Brand: SparkFun
This sealed digital temperature probe lets you precisely measure temperatures in wet environments with a simple 1-Wire interface. The DS18B20 provides 9 to 12-bit (configurable) temperature readings over a 1-Wire i...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Waterproof DS18B20 Sensor Kit
SKU: DF-KIT0021 | Brand: DFRobot
A waterproof DS18B20 digital temperature sensor kit with everything you need to connect to an Arduino. The stainless steel probe measures temperatures from -55°C to +125°C over a 1-Wire interface, requiring just one d...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Gravity: Analog Turbidity Sensor For Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0189 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Analog Turbidity Sensor measures water clarity by detecting the level of suspended particles. It works by measuring light transmittance and scattering rate, which change with the amount of total suspended ...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Reed Switch
SKU: SF-COM-08642 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a small device called a reed switch. When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the ...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Rotary Encoder
SKU: SF-COM-09117 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 12-step rotary encoder with a nice ‘clicking’ feel. It’s breadboard friendly, and has a pretty handy select switch (by pushing in on the knob). The encoder is different from a potentiometer in that an enc...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Temperature Sensor - High Temperature, Waterproof (DS18B20)
SKU: SF-SEN-18367 | Brand: SparkFun
A sealed, waterproof DS18B20 digital temperature probe for precise measurements in wet or harsh environments. The sensor communicates over a 1-Wire interface, requiring just one data pin (plus ground) to connect to yo...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Reed Switch - Insulated
SKU: SF-COM-10601 | Brand: SparkFun
An insulated reed switch that closes when exposed to a magnetic field and opens when the field is removed. The encapsulated design is more durable than glass reed switches and can be easily populated on a PCB. Key Fe...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
4-Wire Slot Type Photoelectric Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0448 | Brand: DFRobot
A 4-wire slot-type photoelectric switch with integrated optical transmitter and receiver. The 5mm detection slot can detect objects passing through, including transparent materials, making it ideal for counting, posit...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Standalone Toggle Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout [AT42QT1012]
SKU: AF-1375 | Brand: Adafruit
This breakout board is the simplest way to create a project with a single "toggle" capacitive touch sensor. No microcontroller is required here - just power with 1.8 to 5.5VDC and touch the pad to activate the sens...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Tilt Sensor - AT407
SKU: SF-SEN-10289 | Brand: SparkFun
This AT407 basic tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the can is a ball that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls don’t touch, thus not making a...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
4 Channels IR Reflective Sensor
SKU: EC-SPS40201S | Brand: Elecrow
This Elecrow 4-channel IR reflective sensor module combines four infrared emitter/receiver pairs with a mainboard that processes all signals. When an object enters the detection range, the corresponding channel output...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor Distance Measuring Module Ultra01+
SKU: EF-EF03085 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that provides non-contact measurement from 2 cm to 450 cm with up to 3 mm resolution. It uses a 40 kHz ultrasonic transducer pair — one transmitter and one recei...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Sharp GP2Y0A21 IR Distance Sensor (10-80cm) For Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0014 | Brand: DFRobot
The Sharp distance sensors are a popular choice for many projects that require accurate distance measurements. This IR sensor is more economical than sonar rangefinders, yet it provides much better performance than o...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Audio Analyzer Module
SKU: DF-DFR0126 | Brand: DFRobot
This Audio Analyzer module features the MSGEQ7 graphic equalizer display filter.It will give your arduino ears. Sound is broken down into seven frequency bands and the peak level for each band can be read. The seven ...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
Photo Interrupter - GP1A57HRJ00F
SKU: SF-SEN-09299 | Brand: SparkFun
The GP1A57HRJ00F is a slotted optical sensor (photo interrupter) with an infrared emitter on one upright and a shielded infrared detector on the other. When an object passes through the 10 mm gap between the uprights,...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
PIR Motion Sensor (JST)
SKU: SF-SEN-13285 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple to use motion sensor. Power it up and wait 1-2 seconds for the sensor to get a snapshot of the still room. If anything moves after that period, the ‘alarm’ pin will go low.This unit works great from 5...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
SparkFun Line Sensor Breakout - QRE1113 (Digital)
SKU: SF-ROB-09454 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun QRE1113 Line Sensor Breakout (Digital) is a compact IR reflectance sensor board that outputs a digital signal based on surface reflectivity. It uses a capacitor discharge circuit — the faster the 10 nF ca...
Delivered by Wed 5 Aug
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