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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Weatherproof Ultrasonic Sensor with Separate Probe
SKU: DF-SEN0208 | Brand: DFRobot
Most ultrasonic distance sensors aren't waterproof which can be a problem if you need your project to withstand the elements outdoors. No need to worry any more! We have developed waterproof ultrasonic distance senso...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Gravity: Arduino Digital Water Flow Sensor - 1/8
SKU: DF-SEN0216 | Brand: DFRobot
The Water Flow sensor measures the rate of a liquid flowing through it. The YF-S401 water flow sensor consists of a plastic valve body, flow rotor and hall effect sensor. It is usually used at the inlet end to det...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board for Pico
SKU: KI-5336 | Brand: Kitronik
The Kitronik Smart Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and datalogging solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. With an onboard BME688 environmental sensor, OLED display, real-time clock support, and Micro...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
DC 12V/24V Infrared Body Sensor Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0522 | Brand: DFRobot
This human body sensing switch adopts an infrared detection way to control load switch. It offers a detection range of 5~8m, high sensitivity, and reliability. The sensor has an adjustable delay function and the ...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Waterproof SMD DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0511 | Brand: DFRobot
This waterproof DS18B20 digital temperature sensor delivers accurate readings over a simple 1-Wire interface, requiring just a single data pin on your microcontroller. The sealed probe and silicone lead wire make it i...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Anemometer Kit 4-20mA
SKU: LB-ANEMO | Brand: Little Bird
A robust three-cup anemometer with 4–20mA current loop output, ideal for industrial monitoring and control applications. The all-aluminium construction provides excellent weather resistance, while the wear-free rotati...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
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 Mon 15 Jun
TF-Luna (ToF) Micro Single-point Ranging LiDAR
SKU: DF-SEN0340 | Brand: DFRobot
SPECIFICATION Distance Resolution: 1cm Frequency: 100Hz Ambient Light Resistance: 70klux Detecting Range: 0.2~8m Weight: ＜5g FoV: 2° Supply Voltage: 5V±0.1V Data Interface: UART/ I²C Accuracy: ±6cm@(0.2m-3m) DOCUMENTS...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
A01NYUB Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0313 | Brand: DFRobot
A waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with UART serial output. The A01NYUB measures distance by timing the ultrasonic pulse echo and outputs the result directly via asynchronous serial at 9600 bps — no external sign...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Rotary Encoder - Illuminated (RGB)
SKU: SF-COM-15141 | Brand: SparkFun
Rotary encoders can be used similarly to potentiometers. The difference being that an encoder has full rotation without limits (It just goes round and round). They output gray code so that you can tell how much and in...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Vertical
SKU: SF-SEN-09199 | Brand: SparkFun
The Minisense 100 from Measurement Specialties is a low-cost cantilever-type vibration sensor loaded by a mass to offer high sensitivity at low frequencies. Useful for detecting vibration and ‘tap’ inputs from a user....
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Vishay TSOP34156 IR Receiver Module, 56kHz
SKU: PL-837 | Brand: Pololu
The Vishay TSOP34156 is a general-purpose modulated IR receiver for IR-based remote-control projects. It features a wide operating voltage range and allows for relatively high data rates; this particular unit is tune...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Learn to Solder - DIY Ultrasonic Ranging Electronic Kit
SKU: LB-LS6569 | Brand: Little Bird
A DIY soldering kit that builds into a functional ultrasonic distance meter. Using an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, STC89C52 microcontroller, and 3-digit 7-segment display, this kit measures distances from 5cm to 4m with...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Mini Laser Distance Range Sensor (4m, I2C, IP67)
SKU: DF-SEN0590 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction This laser distance ranging sensor has a compact size, comparable to the size of a fingernail, and a measurement range of up to 4m. It is specifically designed to address the issues commonly found in di...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Mini TOF Laser Range Sensor – UART/I2C, Long Range
SKU: WS-28761 | Brand: Waveshare
TOF Mini Laser Range Sensor – Long Range Precision Measuring with UART / I2C CommunicationElevate your robotics or automation projects to new heights with our versatile and precise TOF (Time of Flight) Mini Laser Rang...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
C1001 60GHz mmWave Indoor Fall Detection Sensor for Arduino / ESP32 / micro:bit (11 Meters)
SKU: DF-SEN0623 | Brand: DFRobot
The C1001 mmWave Human Detection Sensor is a high-precision 60GHz millimeter-wave radar sensor engineered for advanced human detection. Unlike standard 24GHz millimeter-wave sensors that are limited to detecting prese...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
PIR in case
SKU: LB-PIR-CABLE | Brand: Little Bird
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor housed in a protective case with a 45cm cable. Detects motion within a 6-metre range and 120° field of view, making it ideal for security systems, automatic lighting, and...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Gravity: Science Data Acquisition Module Kit for Experiments Education
SKU: DF-EDU0170 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Science Data Acquisition Module Kit is a comprehensive toolkit for conducting digital scientific experiments without programming or electronics knowledge. Built around the DFRobot SCI DAQ module, it includ...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
PlanetX UV Sensors
SKU: EF-EF05021 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The UV sensor is able to measure the total ultraviolet intensity of sunlight. You can use it to sense ozone and pollutants or make fire safety devices.
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Waterproof Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch (10~100cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0580 | Brand: DFRobot
What is Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch?A mirror reflection photoelectric sensor switch is a type of photoelectric sensor that uses a reflector to detect the presence or absence of an object. It work...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
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