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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Vishay TSSP58P38 IR Detector Module, 38kHz, Automatic Gain (3-Pack)
SKU: PL-2463 | Brand: Pololu
The Vishay TSSP58P38 is a unique modulated IR receiver that is designed for IR brightness detection instead of data communication for remote control. This sensor can be used with a 38 kHz modulated IR emitter an...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
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 Mon 15 Jun
SST Liquid Level Sensor
SKU: SF-SEN-13835 | Brand: SparkFun
The SST Liquid Level Sensor provides single-point liquid detection via a TTL-compatible push/pull output. Its miniature optical design allows installation in tight spaces where traditional float switches won't fit. A...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Pulse Sensor
SKU: SF-SEN-11574 | Brand: SparkFun
Heart rate data can be really useful whether you’re designing an exercise routine, studying your activity or anxiety levels or just want your shirt to blink with your heart beat. The problem is that heart rate can be ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
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 Mon 15 Jun
Gravity:Analog UV Sensor V2
SKU: DF-SEN0162 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Analog UV Sensor V2 uses a GUVA-S12SD photodiode to detect ultraviolet radiation in the 200–370 nm (UV-A) wavelength range. It outputs a linear analogue voltage signal proportional to UV intensity, making ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Analog UV Light Sensor Breakout - GUVA-S12SD
SKU: AF-1918 | Brand: Adafruit
An analog UV light sensor breakout based on the GUVA-S12SD photodiode, detecting the 240–370nm range covering UVB and most of the UVA spectrum. An on-board op-amp amplifies the tiny photodiode current to a readable vo...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
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 Mon 15 Jun
IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module – 80x62, Motion Detection, SPI/I2C, Raspberry Pi Compatible, 44° FOV
SKU: WS-31940 | Brand: Waveshare
Elevate your technological projects with our cutting-edge Long-wave IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module. Designed for seamless integration with Raspberry Pi and other development boards, this module is an ideal addition ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Thermal Imaging Camera Module LWIR – 80x62, SPI/I2C, Raspberry Pi Compatible, 90° FOV
SKU: WS-31941 | Brand: Waveshare
Elevate your technological projects with our cutting-edge Long-wave IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module. Designed for seamless integration with Raspberry Pi and other development boards, this module is an ideal addition ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
RS485 Ultraviolet (UV) Intensity Measure Sensor (290-390nm, UVA, UVB)
SKU: DF-SEN0642 | Brand: DFRobot
An industrial-grade RS485 UV sensor that measures ultraviolet intensity (0–15 mW/cm²) and UV index (0–15) across the 290–390 nm wavelength range, covering both UVA and UVB bands. It communicates via the Modbus-RTU pro...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Sensor ELECFREAKS PlanetX PM2.5
SKU: EF-EF05028 | Brand: ElecFreaks
PM2.5 is the particulates in the air with a diameter less than or equal to 2.5 microns. It usually carries heavy metals and microorganisms, and it stays in the air for a long time, which has a great impact on human he...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
ELECFREAKS PlanetX 4 Channel Tracking Sensor
SKU: EF-EF05053 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The ELECFREAKS PlanetX 4-Channel Tracking Sensor has integrated 4 groups photocell recevier and the fill light LEDs(We call them all as the Probes). At the mean time, it is able to learn by itselft, which means it cou...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Adafruit TSMP96000 "Code Learning" Infrared IR Receiver Breakout
SKU: AF-5970 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TSMP96000 "Code Learning" Infrared IR Receiver Breakout detects IR signals across a wide frequency range of 20–60 KHz, making it perfect for "code learning" applications where you need your device to work...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
SparkFun Mini Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-23253 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic Mini Human Presence and Motion Sensor is built around the STHS34PF80 Low-power, high-sensitivity infrared (IR) sensor for presence and motion detection from STMicroelectronics. This sensor features ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Panasonic® PIR Motion Sensor - EKMB1107112
SKU: SF-COM-23946 | Brand: SparkFun
Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are great for detecting motion in a small area around the sensor. This is an EKM-series PIR sensor from Panasonic®. The EKMB-series PIR sensors are optimized for small movements to offer...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
SparkFun Mini Tristimulus Color Sensor - OPT4048DTSR (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-22639 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic Mini Tristimulus Colour Sensor features the OPT4048DTSR from Texas Instruments — a high-speed, high-precision four-channel colour sensor with spectral responses closely matching the CIE 1931 tristim...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
SparkFun Tristimulus Color Sensor - OPT4048DTSR (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-22638 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Tristimulus Color Sensor is built around the Texas Instruments OPT4048DTSR — a high-speed, high-precision four-channel colour sensor. Three channels closely match the CIE 1931 tristimulus XYZ spectra with...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
UART Non-contact Optical Turbidity Sensor for Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0554 | Brand: DFRobot
This non-contact turbidity sensor detects water quality by measuring the level of turbidity. Based on the optics principle, it is capable of detecting the light transmittance and scattering rate of the liquid in trans...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Fermion: GR10-30 Gesture Sensor (Breakout, UART & I2C, 12 Gestures, 0~30cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0543 | Brand: DFRobot
This GR10-30 gesture sensor is capable of recognizing 12 hand gestures: move up, down, left, right, forward & backward, rotate clockwise & counterclockwise, rotate clockwise & counterclockwise continuously, hover, and...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
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