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The right proximity sensor depends on what you need to detect and how far away it is.
- Nearby objects: Micro Proximity Sensor - 20 cm VCNL4040 (Qwiic) ($10.80) is a compact choice for short-range presence detection. SparkFun Proximity Sensor Breakout - 20cm, VCNL4040 (Qwiic) ($17.20) also senses ambient light.
- Adjustable IR detection: Gravity: 80cm Arduino Infrared Proximity Sensor ($12.00) has a 3–80 cm range. Gravity: Digital Adjustable Infrared Proximity Sensor for Arduino (0~200 cm) ($22.50) offers a digital obstacle-detection signal over an adjustable 0–200 cm range.
- Material-specific detection: Capacitive Proximity Sensor (1-10 mm) ($22.50) detects metallic and non-metallic objects at close range. Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (8mm Hole Diameter) ($34.70) detects metal passing through an 8 mm opening.
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Code.org Circuit Playground Individual Kit Pack
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The Code.org CS Discoveries course is a yearlong curriculum for teaching computer science, and there's even a physical computing unit! For large classrooms and workshops, we recommend our Code.org Classroom pack. But, if you need to supplement your Classroom pack or are learning on your own, w...
940nm IR Infrared and Receiver LED
A matched pair of 5mm infrared LEDs — one transmitter (clear) and one receiver (black) — operating at 940nm. Use them to build object sensors, colour sensors, line sensors, distance sensors, and custom wheel encoders. Specifications Size – 5mm Lead Length – 37mm Wavelength – 940nm (infrared)...
Arduino Infra-red obstacle sensor
The infrared obstacle sensor is a compact IR proximity module designed for robotics and automation projects. It detects obstacles within a 2–40 cm range and outputs a TTL-level signal, making it easy to integrate with Arduino and other microcontrollers. The detection distance is adjustable via a...
SparkFun Qwiic Kit for Raspberry Pi
The SparkFun Qwiic Kit for Raspberry Pi provides everything you need to start using I2C sensors and displays with your Raspberry Pi via the Qwiic connector system. The kit includes a Qwiic HAT that adds four Qwiic connectors to your Pi's GPIO header, along with three sensor/display breakouts and ...
ParkSonar-EZ-144(MB1009)
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 proximity and range data available via logic-level (high/low) and RS232 serial outpu...
LV-MaxSonar-EZ4(MB1040)
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 any sensor in the LV-MaxSonar-EZ line, making it best suited for detecting large...
HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043)
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 sensor line, making it ideal for detecting larger objects while ignoring smaller ...
Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
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The Adafruit TLV493D is a 3-axis magnetometer designed for detecting and tracking nearby magnets in three dimensions. Manufactured by Infineon, this sensor measures magnetic fields across the X, Y, and Z axes with 12-bit resolution — ideal for applications like DIY joysticks, position sensing, or...
Car Detection Sensor(MB8450)
The MB8450 is a weather-resistant ultrasonic car detection sensor with centimetre resolution and a range of 500–5000 mm. It connects via USB Micro-B for simple interfacing and is factory calibrated for reliable long-range vehicle detection zones. Designed for non-contact vehicle sensing applicat...
A01NYUB Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
A waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with UART serial output. The A01NYUB measures distance by timing the ultrasonic pulse echo and outputs the result directly via asynchronous serial at 9600 bps — no external signal processing needed. With the included removable bell-mouth fitted, the effecti...
