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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Slamtec RPLIDAR A1 - 360 Laser Range Scanner
SKU: AF-4010 | Brand: Adafruit
Is your favorite robot currently in a mid-life crisis? Does it need a new purpose or perhaps, direction? Well now you can find your way with the affordable and easy to use Slamtec RPLIDAR A1.You may have heard o...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Littlebits Temperature
SKU: LI-650-0022 | Brand: Little Bird
The littleBits Temperature Sensor responds to the ambient temperature surrounding its probe, sending a stronger signal as the temperature increases. It's a simple way to add temperature sensing to your littleBits circ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Fingerprint Scanner - TTL (GT-521F52)
SKU: SF-SEN-14585 | Brand: SparkFun
Fingerprint scanners are awesome! Why use a key when you have one right at the tip of your finger? Unfortunately, they’re often unreliable or difficult to implement. Well not anymore! This great GT-521F52 fing...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
AM2320 Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor
SKU: AF-3721 | Brand: Adafruit
The AM2320 is a low-cost digital temperature and humidity sensor with an I2C interface — a simpler alternative to the classic DHT11/DHT22 sensors that require timing-critical bit-bang protocols. With standard I2C comm...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
SparkFun Human Presence Sensor Breakout - AK9753 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-14349 | Brand: SparkFun
This is not your normal Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor! The SparkFun AK9753 Human Presence Sensor Breakout is a Qwiic-enabled, 4-channel Nondispersive Infrared (NDIR) sensor. Each channel has a different field of view...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
Thermistor NTC 5MMDIA 47KR
SKU: TB-RN3442 | Brand: Little Bird
A 47 kΩ NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor in a compact 5 mm radial package. NTC thermistors decrease in resistance as temperature rises, making them ideal for temperature sensing, thermal protection, a...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Ultra Sonic range measurement module
SKU: SS-101990004 | Brand: Seeed Studio
This is a non-contact distance measurement module, which is also compatible with electronic brick. It’s designed for easy modular project usage with industrial performance. Features Detecting range: 3cm-4...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Thermistor NTC 5MMDIA 1KR
SKU: TB-RN3436 | Brand: Little Bird
A 1 kΩ NTC (negative temperature coefficient) thermistor in a 5 mm radial dipped-epoxy package. The resistance decreases as temperature increases, making it suitable for temperature sensing, thermal compensation, and ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
4-Way Tilt Sensor - RPI-1031
SKU: SF-SEN-10313 | Brand: SparkFun
The RPI-1031 is a 4-directional tilt sensor that detects orientation using internal infrared emitters and detectors. Unlike simple single-axis tilt switches, this sensor can distinguish between multiple orientations, ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Gravity: Analog Spear Tip pH Sensor / Meter Kit (for Soil and Food Applications)
SKU: DF-SEN0249 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Spear Tip pH Sensor Kit is designed for measuring the pH of semi-solid materials such as wet soil, fruit, meat, and vegetables. The stainless steel spear tip protects the glass electrode and allows the pro...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
SparkFun Navigation Switch Breakout
SKU: SF-COM-08236 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a fully assembled simple breakout board for the surface mount 3-way switch. These switches are commonly found on handheld devices like MP3 players. This switch allows the user to navigate using up and down sel...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Thermocouple Amplifier with 1-Wire Breakout Board - MAX31850K
SKU: AF-1727 | Brand: Adafruit
The MAX31850K breakout board is a 1-Wire thermocouple amplifier with cold-junction compensation for K-type thermocouples. Unlike SPI-based amplifiers, the 1-Wire interface allows any number of thermocouple breakouts t...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Anemometer Wind Speed Sensor w/Analog Voltage Output
SKU: AF-1733 | Brand: Adafruit
A rugged anemometer designed for outdoor wind speed measurement with a simple analog voltage output. Connect it to any microcontroller's analog input for easy wind speed readings — no complex protocols or libraries re...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
L3GD20H Triple-Axis Gyro Breakout Board - L3GD20/L3G4200 Upgrade [L3GD20H]
SKU: AF-1032 | Brand: Adafruit
A gyroscope is a type of sensor that can sense twisting and turning motions. Often paired with an accelerometer, you can use these to do 3D motion capture and inertial measurement (that is - you can tell how an object...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Soft Potentiometer Kit from PlugWear
SKU: AF-2273 | Brand: Adafruit
This soft potentiometer is an interesting way to add an adjustable resistor / slide potentiometer to your wearable. You can use it to adjust the brightness of an LED, or as a sensor input to your Flora or Gemma. When ...
Delivered by Tue 16 Jun
Adafruit 12 x Capacitive Touch Shield for Arduino - MPR121
SKU: AF-2024 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Capacitive Touch Shield brings 12 channels of capacitive touch sensing to any Arduino using the MPR121 chip. Each sensor has a "figure 8" pad with holes designed for quick alligator clip connections — att...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
SRF05 ultrasonic sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0006 | Brand: DFRobot
The latest model SRF05 Detection range of 3 cm from the original SRF04 -3 m, increased to 1 cm -4 meters. RF04 is compatible with the original. Also has smaller side lobes. Ultrasonic module can be used to identi...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
SRF02 ultrasonic sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0005 | Brand: DFRobot
This low cost SFR02 ultrasonic ranger has both I2C and Serial interfaces. New AutoTune algorithms intelligently back the minimum range right up to the transducer ringdown for the very best performance possible, aut...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
SRF10 - The Worlds Smallest Dual Transducer Ultrasonic Ranger
SKU: DF-SEN0008 | Brand: DFRobot
This small sonar ranger from Devantech offers an amazing wide range from 3cm to 6m. The SRF10 is interfaced using the IIC bus. SPECIFICATIONS Voltage-5v Current-15mA Typ. 3mA Standby Frequenc...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
Passive GPS Antenna uFL - 9mm x 9mm -2dBi gain
SKU: AF-2460 | Brand: Adafruit
An ultra-compact passive GPS antenna measuring just 9 × 9 × 6.5 mm, with a 50 mm uFL cable. Ideal for space-constrained projects where a full-size antenna won't fit. Key Features Tiny Form Factor – Only 9 × 9 × 6.5...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
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