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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HRXL-MaxSonar-WRLT (MB7386)
SKU: DF-SEN0271 | Brand: DFRobot
The weather resistant MB7386 HRXL-MaxSonar-WRLT has millimeter resolution and a 6Hz read rate, and provides short to long distance detection and range information from 500mm to 9999mm for the nearest detectable target...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043)
SKU: DF-SEN0269 | Brand: DFRobot
The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043) is a compact ultrasonic range sensor with 1 mm resolution, measuring distances from 300 mm to 5000 mm at a 10 Hz read rate. It features the narrowest beam width in the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ s...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
4-20SC-MaxSonar-WRMI(MB7789)
SKU: DF-SEN0267 | Brand: DFRobot
The MB7789 4-20SC-MaxSonar-WRMI is a rugged, weather-resistant ultrasonic distance sensor with self-cleaning capability, designed for outdoor applications in high-moisture or condensation-prone environments. It provid...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
LV-MaxSonar-EZ4(MB1040)
SKU: DF-SEN0275 | Brand: DFRobot
The MB1040 LV-MaxSonar-EZ4 is a compact ultrasonic range sensor from MaxBotix that provides distance measurements from 15 cm to 645 cm (6" to 254") with 2.5 cm (1") resolution. It features the narrowest beam width of ...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
ParkSonar-EZ-144(MB1009)
SKU: DF-SEN0276 | Brand: DFRobot
The MB1009 ParkSonar-EZ-144 is an ultrasonic proximity and range sensor from MaxBotix, designed to detect vehicles within a calibrated detection zone. It reports when a target enters or leaves the zone, with both prox...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ1(MB1413)
SKU: DF-SEN0270 | Brand: DFRobot
The MB1413 HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ1 has millimeter resolution and a ~4Hz read rate, features a great blend of sensitivity as well as side object rejection, and provides short to long distance detection and range information...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
USB-ProxSonar-EZ1(MB1414)
SKU: DF-SEN0279 | Brand: DFRobot
The MB1414 USB-ProxSonar-EZ1 is an ultrasonic proximity and range sensor with a USB interface. It provides both proximity detection (target enter/exit a calibrated zone) and distance measurement with 1-inch resolution...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Octopus Photo Interrupter Sensor
SKU: EF-EF04012 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Photo Interrupter Sensor is a sensor module based on ITR9608 photoelectric switch, together with special Arduino shield in use. It has been widely used in parts counting, motor speed and so on. Three pins electronic b...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Octopus Dust Sensor Detector Module with Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F
SKU: EF-EF11083 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The Octopus Dust Sensor Module features the Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F optical dust sensor, capable of detecting fine particles with a diameter as small as 0.8 μm. It uses an infrared LED and phototransistor to measure dust d...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
SparkFun GPS Breakout - Chip Antenna, SAM-M8Q (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-GPS-15210 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun SAM-M8Q GPS Breakout features a u-blox SAM-M8Q 72-channel GNSS receiver with a built-in chip antenna. It supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations simultaneously, providing improved positi...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
SparkFun GPS Breakout - ZOE-M8Q (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-GPS-15193 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun ZOE-M8Q GPS Breakout is a miniaturised, high-accuracy GNSS receiver board with Qwiic (I2C) connectivity. The u-blox ZOE-M8Q is a 72-channel receiver that tracks GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo constella...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Octopus Linear Slider Potentiometer Brick
SKU: EF-EF04061 | Brand: ElecFreaks
A linear sliding potentiometer module from the ElecFreaks Octopus series. Provides an analogue voltage output proportional to the slider position, making it useful as a variable input for controlling volume, brightnes...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout - 4 Meter, VL53L1X (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-14722 | Brand: SparkFun
This SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF (Time of Flight) sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges for its size. The VL53L1X uses a VCSEL (V...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Pixy2 CMUcam5
SKU: SF-SEN-14678 | Brand: SparkFun
The Pixy2 CMUcam5 is smaller, faster and more capable than the original Pixy. Like its predecessor, the Pixy2 can learn to detect objects that you teach it, just by pressing a button. Additionally, the Pixy2 has ne...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
LIDAR-Lite v3HP
SKU: SF-SEN-14599 | Brand: SparkFun
The LIDAR-Lite v3HP is a compact, high-performance optical distance measurement sensor from Garmin. Housed in a durable IPX7-rated enclosure, it delivers accurate range measurements from 5 cm to 40 m, making it an ide...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
RPLIDAR A3 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit
SKU: DF-DFR0583 | Brand: DFRobot
FEATURES APPLICATIONS Obstacle Avoidance Autonomous Mapping Route Planning Navigation SPECIFICATION Model: RPLDIAR-A3 Distance Range: 0.15 - 25 m Angula...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
QTRX-HD-04A Reflectance Sensor Array: 4-Channel, 4mm Pitch, Analog Output, Low Current
SKU: AF-4404 | Brand: Adafruit
These reflectance sensors feature a linear array of IR emitter/phototransistor pair modules in a high-density (4 mm pitch) arrangement, which makes them well suited for applications that require precise detection...
Delivered by Fri 24 Jul
LilyPad Light Sensor
SKU: SF-DEV-14629 | Brand: SparkFun
The LilyPad Light Sensor is a sewable breakout board with an ALS-PT19 light sensor built in and ready to use right away. Each sensor outputs voltage between 0V and 3.3V depending on the level of ambient light shi...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Bourns Absolute Encoder (EAW0J-B24-AE0128L)
SKU: SF-COM-15036 | Brand: SparkFun
The Bourns Absolute Encoder is a digital control knob that provides 128 unique results evenly spaced around a full circle. It is designed as a control panel knob but can be adapted for other uses. This can be a good a...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
High Temp Waterproof DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor - 3m long
SKU: AF-3846 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor made with a PTFE wire cable. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions. This sensor is a little more expensive th...
Delivered by Fri 24 Jul
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