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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Gravity: PH3 Sensor (Calibrated) - I2C & UART
SKU: DF-SEN0476 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a sensor that detects phosphine concentration and supports three output modes: analog, I2C, and UART. The probe has been calibrated at the factory, which can quickly and accurately measure the concentration of...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Water Leak Detector
SKU: DF-SEN0454 | Brand: DFRobot
A relay-output water leak detector with NO/NC (normally open/normally closed) switching. When water contacts the two sensing probes, the built-in relay triggers — suitable for activating alarms or shutting off equipme...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)
SKU: DF-SEN0505 | Brand: DFRobot
The TFmini-i is an industrial-grade single-point LiDAR sensor with a maximum detection range of 12 m. It uses Pulse Time of Flight (PTOF) measurement — emitting a narrow laser pulse and calculating the distance based ...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
URM06 - RS485 Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0149 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
URM06 - Analog Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0152 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
URM06 - UART Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0150 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
TF02-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (40m)
SKU: DF-SEN0504 | Brand: DFRobot
TF02-i LiDAR is an industrial-grade medium-range distance sensor. Its maximum detection range can reach up to 40m and it has an adjustable frame rate with a maximum of 1KHz.This rangefinder has a PC/ABS/PMMA enclosure...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Gravity: Digital Shake Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0289 | Brand: DFRobot
Do you want to switch lights by just shaking your hand? However, you may don't want to use a complicated and costly triple axis accelerometer. This digital shake sensor is sure to meet your needs. The digital shake s...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Ultimate GPS Module PA1616D - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates
SKU: AF-5186 | Brand: Adafruit
The Ultimate GPS Module (PA1616D) is a high-sensitivity, 66-channel GNSS module built around the MTK3333 chipset. Weighing under 6 grams and measuring just 16 × 16 × 6.4 mm, it packs impressive performance into an inc...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (8mm Hole Diameter)
SKU: DF-FIT0759 | Brand: DFRobot
These Inductive Ring Proximity sensors are designed to detect metal objects entering or passing through the ring. They operate on a 6-36V power supply and offer NPN output. The sensor features less than 1ms response t...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
URM14-RS485 Precision Ultrasonic Sensor (200KHz)
SKU: DF-SEN0358 | Brand: DFRobot
DFRobot URM14 RS485 Precision Ultrasonic Sensor(200KHz) is a high-frequency precision ultrasonic sensor for industrial use. The sensor measurement and signal processing unit is completely encapsulated in an M18 metal ...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
URM13 Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0352 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot URM13 is a compact ultrasonic ranging sensor with an open single-probe design. It supports three communication methods — TRIG pulse (SR04-compatible), UART, and I2C — making it versatile for a wide range o...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Ammonia Gas Sensor - MQ-137
SKU: SF-SEN-17053 | Brand: SparkFun
The MQ-137 is an ammonia (NH3) gas sensor from Winsen, designed to detect ammonia concentrations in the air. The sensing element is tin dioxide (SnO2), which has lower conductivity in clean air and increases in conduc...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Mini Basic PIR Sensor - BL412
SKU: AF-4667 | Brand: Adafruit
The BL412 is a compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor designed for detecting movement from people and animals at distances of approximately 3–8 m. Much smaller than standard PIR modules, it is well suited for un...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
TOF Sense Laser Range Sensor (5m)
SKU: DF-SEN0337 | Brand: DFRobot
TOF Sense is a TOF-based (Time of Flight) laser ranging sensor that offers 1cm-5m detection range, 1mm resolution, ± 1.5cm error, and 10Hz data update frequency. The sensor supports 15 ° ~ 27 ° adjustable FOV, UART an...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Infrared Photoelectric Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0347 | Brand: DFRobot
This infrared photoelectric switch consists of a transmitter and receiver pair that detects objects at distances up to 1.5 m with a response time under 1 ms. The infrared beam provides stable detection regardless of a...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
OCTOPUS Magnetic Switch
SKU: EF-EF04075 | Brand: ElecFreaks
OCTOPUS Magnetic Switch is a kind of electric brick carrying magnetic switch and compatible with OCTOPUS series. It mainly consists of WBSF12 dry reed switch. WBSF12 is a dry reed tube with frequently open contact ...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
URM12 Ultrasonic Sensor(1500cm RS485)
SKU: DF-SEN0310 | Brand: DFRobot
The URM12 is a long-range ultrasonic distance sensor from DFRobot, designed for distance measurement and obstacle avoidance applications. With a detection range of 70–1500 cm, RS485 communication interface, and standa...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Strain Gauge Load Cell - 4 Wires - 10Kg
SKU: AF-4542 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10 kg strain gauge load cell for measuring force, weight, and tension. The strain gauge is epoxy-bonded to a robust aluminium bar that protects the delicate foil element and constrains deflection to a safe range. As...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
TF03 (ToF) Laser Range Sensor (180m)
SKU: DF-SEN0329 | Brand: DFRobot
The TF03 is an industrial-grade ToF (Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a detection range of up to 180 m at 90% reflectivity. Using pulsed laser ranging at 905 nm, it delivers ±10 cm accuracy with a 0.1 m minimum blind...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
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