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SKU: AF-2831 · MPN: 2831

This Photo Transistor Light Sensor is a simple sensor that detects ambient light. It's kind of the opposite of an LED - when light hits the little chip inside, it induces current to flow from the long pin to the short pin. This sensor has a built-in optical filter (probably IR filter...

SKU: AF-3985 · MPN: 3985

This T-Slot Photo Interrupter with Cable is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light across the gap, to the detector on the other side. This makes it perfect ...

SKU: AF-3986 · MPN: 3986

This T-Slot Photo Interrupter is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light across the gap, to the detector on the other side. This makes it perfect for detecti...

SKU: AF-161 · MPN: 161

CdS cells are little light sensors. As the squiggly face is exposed to more light, the resistance goes down. When its light, the resistance is about 5-10KΩ, when dark it goes up to 200KΩ. To use, connect one side of the photo cell (either one, its symmetric) to power (for example 5V) and the o...

SKU: AF-3333 · MPN: 3333

The Circuit Playground Express is an all-in-one development board packed with sensors, LEDs, and a speaker — all on a round, beginner-friendly PCB with alligator-clip pads. No soldering required. It supports four programming environments: Microsoft MakeCode (block/JavaScript), CircuitPython, Ardu...

SKU: AF-2769 · MPN: 2769

The Circuit Playground Express Educator's Pack is a comprehensive classroom kit built around Adafruit's versatile Circuit Playground Express board. It includes everything educators need to teach electronics, coding, and wearable technology — from conductive thread and servos to battery packs and ...

SKU: AF-3517 · MPN: 3517

Everything you need to get started with the Circuit Playground Express — a feature-packed, all-in-one development board that works with Microsoft MakeCode (block-based or JavaScript), CircuitPython, code.org CS Discoveries, and Arduino IDE. Program the same board in multiple ways as your skills g...

SKU: AF-3399 · MPN: 3399

For many years, instructors and teachers have asked us to come up with a better way to teach programming and electronics. We have worked on Circuit Playground Express for over a year to come up with a board that is powerful, beautiful, fun, and perfect for teaching Code.org CS Discoveries Circ...

SKU: AF-3000 · MPN: 3000

Would you like to learn electronics, with an all-in-one board that has sensors and LEDs built in? Circuit Playground is here - and it's the best way to practice programming on real hardware with no soldering or sewing required! This is the Classic version of Circuit Playground, which come...

SKU: AF-3795 · MPN: 3795

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...

SKU: AF-4333 · MPN: 4333

The Circuit Playground Bluefruit builds on the popular Circuit Playground Express by upgrading to an nRF52840 microcontroller with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy. The round board is packed with sensors, LEDs, and inputs — all accessible via alligator-clip pads with no soldering required. Program ...

SKU: SF-SEN-22923 · MPN: SEN-22923

This Vishay TEPT4400 is a small ambient light sensor built around a silicon NPN epitaxial planar phototransistor. It is designed to respond to visible light in a way that is similar to the human eye.Use it for simple light-level detection, day/night sensing, display brightness control, or maker p...

SKU: LB-LS0239

This e-textiles ambient light sensor uses the TEMT6000 phototransistor to detect light levels. Designed for wearable electronics, it features a compact 20 mm round PCB that's only 0.8 mm thick — thin enough to sew into fabric or embed in clothing without adding bulk. The sensor outputs an analog...

SKU: SF-COM-08348

The TEMT6000x01 is a compact ambient light sensor that operates as an NPN phototransistor. The more light that hits the sensor, the stronger the base bias, producing an analog output proportional to the ambient light level. Its spectral response is closely matched to the human eye, making it idea...

SKU: SF-SEN-12566

The ALS-PT19 is a compact SMD ambient light sensor, significantly smaller than standard through-hole alternatives like the TEMT6000. Functioning as an NPN phototransistor, it provides an analogue voltage output proportional to ambient light levels — making it easy to integrate into light-sensing ...

SKU: PR-PIM317

A cute flower-shaped light sensor designed to connect to Bearables LED badges using conductive thread. When the sensor is covered or it gets dark, your connected badge's LEDs light up — bringing your wearable to life with interactive light effects. Bearables is a range of woodland-themed wearabl...

SKU: AF-2349 · MPN: 2349

This Reflective IR Sensor is a simple plastic casing with two elements - an IR LED and an IR phototransistor. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to bounce IR off objects to determine their reflectivity. White & light colored stuff will bounce the light, so  you can detect it. Black & ...

SKU: SF-ROB-09453

This version of the QRE1113 breakout board features an easy-to-use analog output, which will vary depending on the amount of IR light reflected back to the sensor. This tiny board is perfect for line sensing applications and can be used in both 3.3V and 5V systems. The board’s QRE1113 IR refle...

SKU: EF-EF11083

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 density via light scattering, outputting an analogue voltage proportional to dust...

SKU: AF-3397 · MPN: 3397

The Optomax is an optical liquid level sensor that detects the presence or absence of almost any liquid — oil or water based. Inside the polysulfone housing, an infrared LED and matching phototransistor work together: when dry, the IR light reflects internally back to the sensor; when the tip is ...