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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AGS02MA TVOC Gas Sensor
SKU: LB-LS2708 | Brand: Little Bird
The AGS02MA is a MEMS-based TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) gas sensor with a calibrated digital signal output. It detects a range of polluting gases including ethanol, ammonia, sulfides, benzene vapours, and ...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Gyroscope and Accelerometer in one with Headers
SKU: LB-LR0044-WH | Brand: Little Bird
A 6-axis motion tracking breakout module based on the InvenSense MPU-6050, combining a 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer on a single chip. With 16-bit ADC hardware for each channel capturing all ax...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
SHT31 Weather-proof Temperature Humidity Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0385 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an SHT31 Temperature & Humidity sensor housed in a weather-proof enclosure. The sensor is designed to be waterproof so you can use it safely in outdoor projects. Please note that although the sensor is waterpr...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Multi-function Environmental Module - CCS811+BME280
SKU: DF-SEN0335 | Brand: DFRobot
Build up a simple environmental monitor station with this multi-function environment sensor! Based on the combination of CCS811+BME280 chip, this module features high accuracy, I2C interface, and fast Measurement. ...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Adafruit INA260 High or Low Side Voltage, Current, Power Sensor
SKU: AF-4226 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit INA260 is a precision DC power sensor that measures current, voltage, and power on either the high or low side of your circuit. With an integrated 2 mΩ (0.002Ω) 0.1% shunt resistor and 16-bit ADC, it hand...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Adafruit MPRLS Ported Pressure Sensor Breakout - 0 to 25 PSI
SKU: AF-3965 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit MPRLS Ported Pressure Sensor Breakout measures absolute air pressure from 0 to 25 PSI (0–172 kPa) via a stainless steel port. Unlike typical barometric sensors, the metal port lets you attach tubing to me...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Gravity: Analog pH Sensor/Meter Kit V2
SKU: DF-SEN0161-V2 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Analog pH Sensor/Meter Kit V2 is designed to measure the pH of liquids, indicating acidity or alkalinity on a scale of 0–14. It's commonly used in aquaponics, aquaculture, hydroponics, and environmental wa...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Button Switch Sensor Module
SKU: LB-LR0022 | Brand: Little Bird
It's a push button!A push button with resistors and breadboard friendly layout.**Push Button Pinout:**- Signal (High when button pushed)- Positive- Ground**Specifications:**- 600mW MAX (50mA at 12v)
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
IR Break Beam Sensor - 5mm LEDs
SKU: AF-2168 | Brand: Adafruit
Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a receiver across the way which is sensitive to that s...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
Gravity: Arduino Hydrogen Gas Sensor (MQ8)
SKU: DF-SEN0133 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an Arduino hydrogen gas sensor. It has high sensitivity to Hydrogen (H2) and less sensitivity to alcohol, LPG,cooking fumes . Hydrogen gas is highly flammable and will burn in air at a very wide range...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Analog to Digital Converter - MCP3002
SKU: SF-COM-08636 | Brand: SparkFun
The MCP3002 is a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a simple SPI interface, available in a breadboard-friendly 8-pin DIP package. Use it to add analog input capability to microcontrollers that lack an ADC, ...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Optical Detector / Phototransistor - QRD1114
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).
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Gravity: DS18B20 Temperature Sensor (Arduino Compatible)
SKU: DF-DFR0024 | Brand: DFRobot
While there are many types of temperature sensors available in the market, the DS18B20 arduino Temperature Sensor form DALLAS is the best choice in applications which require high accuracy and high reliability. It...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Gravity: Arduino LM35 Temperature Sensor
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...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Gravity: Analog Ambient Light Sensor TEMT6000
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 ...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Rotary Encoder + Extras
SKU: AF-377 | Brand: Adafruit
This high-quality 24-pulse rotary encoder features detented rotation with a satisfying click at each step, a built-in push-button switch, and a panel-mount design. It comes with a soft-touch knob with an arrow indicat...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm
SKU: AF-3317 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VL53L0X is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor from ST that uses an invisible laser to measure distances from approximately 50 mm to 1200 mm. By timing how long the laser light takes to bounce back, it...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
Adafruit 12-Key Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout - MPR121
SKU: AF-1982 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit MPR121 Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout provides 12 channels of capacitive touch sensing over I2C. The MPR121 handles all the capacitive filtering internally and can be configured for varying sensitivity ...
Delivered by Fri 23 Oct
Gravity: Arduino DHT11 Temperature Humidity Sensor
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...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Force Sensitive Resistor - Square
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...
Delivered by Thu 1 Oct
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