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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Fermion: MEMS Hydrogen H2 Gas Detection Sensor (Breakout, 0.1-1000ppm)
SKU: DF-SEN0572 | Brand: DFRobot
The Fermion MEMS H2 Sensor is a compact hydrogen gas detection module using micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology. It provides qualitative measurement of hydrogen concentration from 0.1 to 1000 ppm via an a...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Fermion: MEMS Carbon Monoxide CO Gas Detection Sensor (Breakout, 5-5000ppm)
SKU: DF-SEN0564 | Brand: DFRobot
The Fermion MEMS Carbon Monoxide Sensor uses micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology to detect CO gas concentrations from 5 to 5,000 ppm. Its compact size, low power consumption, short preheat time, and fast ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
YDLIDAR GS2 - Linear Array Solid State LiDAR Sensor(25-300mm)
SKU: DF-DFR1030 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a Linear array solid LiDAR. Based on the principle of Triangulation, it is equipped with related optics, electricity, and algorithm design, to achieve 100 degrees of high-precision laser distance measurement, ...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
I2C Temperature & Humidity Sensor (Stainless Steel Shell)
SKU: DF-SEN0546 | Brand: DFRobot
This I2C digital temperature & humidity sensor offers high accuracy of ±3.0RH% for humidity and ±0.5°C for temperature and features a user-programmable humidity & temperature alarm function.Its housing is made of 304 ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Conductive Rubber Sheet / Stretch Sensor- 200mm x 200mm x 0.5mm
SKU: AF-5464 | Brand: Adafruit
This rubber sheet is made of the same carbon-black impregnated rubber material that our conductive rubber cord uses. Traditionally it would be used for EMF shielding, or conductive gaskets - but it's very fun to play ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Adafruit VL53L4CX Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~1 to 6000mm
SKU: AF-5425 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VL53L4CX is the longest-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor in ST's VL5 series, measuring from approximately 1 mm up to 6000 mm (6 metres). It uses an invisible laser to precisely time how long lig...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Gravity: MAX30102 Heart Rate and Oximeter Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0518 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot Gravity MAX30102 sensor module measures heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) using photoplethysmography (PPG). It integrates the Maxim MAX30102 chip with an on-board MCU that processes raw PPG dat...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
Infrared Emitter
SKU: SF-SEN-18772 | Brand: SparkFun
An Infrared emitter, or IR emitter, is a source of light energy in the infrared spectrum. This little part is a light emitting diode (LED) that is used in order to transmit infrared signals from a remote control. This...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
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 Tue 16 Jun
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 Thu 25 Jun
Monk Makes CO2 Sensor for micro:bit
SKU: MM-SKU0072 | Brand: Monk Makes
This board, designed for use with the Lets Talk Science Living Space Project, provides a CO2, temperature and Relative Humidity measurements to a BBC micro:bit. &n...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
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 Tue 16 Jun
Reed Switch Module
SKU: LB-24-REED | Brand: Little Bird
A reed switch is an electrical switch which is operated when a magnetic field is brought near to it. Check out our tutorial here Digital Output (DO)GND: In electronics, we define a point in a circuit to be a ki...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
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 Tue 16 Jun
Skywriter HAT
SKU: PR-PIM058 | Brand: Little Bird
The Skywriter HAT uses electrical near-field 3D sensing to detect hand gestures and track position in three dimensions above the board. Powered by the Microchip MGC3130 sensor on a 4-layer PCB, it provides full X, Y, ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Rotary Encoder Module Brick Sensor
SKU: LB-00111 | Brand: Little Bird
Description:The rotary encoder is used to measure the speed and with PWM technology can achieve rapid speed devicesWith fixed bolt hole for easy installationGreat for DIY projectSpecification:Model: KY-040Workin...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
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 Mon 6 Jul
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 Thu 25 Jun
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 Tue 16 Jun
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 Mon 6 Jul
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