Sensors

Breakout board for the 3 axis ADXL335 from Analog Devices. This is the latest in a long, proven line of analog sensors - the holy grail of acceler...

This pressure sensor from Freescale is a great low-cost sensing solution for measuring barometric pressure. At 1.5 hPa resolution, it's not as pre...

This alcohol sensor is suitable for detecting alcohol concentration on your breath, just like your common breathalyzer. It has a high sensitivit...

This is a simple-to-use compressed natural gas (CNG) sensor, suitable for sensing natural gas (composed of mostly Methane [CH4]) concentrations in...

This force-sensing resistor (FSR) from Interlink Electronics is a passive component that exhibits a decrease in resistance when there is an increa...

The code generation technology of the AMT modular encoder represents a breakthrough in cost versus resolution with benefits such as low current...

4-way Pacman type arcade joystick. Heavy duty design gives this joystick a great feel! Features: ABS plastic and solid alloy construction ...

This breakout board is the simplest way to create a project with multiple capacitive touch sensors. No microcontroller is required here - just po...

This is a simple-to-use Carbon Monoxide (CO) sensor, suitable for sensing CO concentrations in the air. The MQ-7 can detect CO concentrations an...

This new version adds 2 standoff holes as well as an extra decoupling capacitor. The ADXL345 is a small, thin, low power, 3-axis accelerometer ...

This basic piezo sensor is often used for flex, touch, vibration and shock measurements. A small AC and large voltage (up to +/-90V) is created w...

Thermocouple connector Uses MAX6675ISA UEXT connector FR-4, 1.5 mm, soldermask, component print Dimensions: 22x18mm (0.9 x 0.7") ...

This breakout board is the simplest way to create a project with a single "momentary" capacitive touch sensor. No microcontroller is required here...

The GP2Y0A51SK0F is the shortest-range Sharp analog distance sensor we carry, featuring a detection range of 0.8″ to 6″ (2 cm to 15 cm). The short...

This is a 3-terminal microswitch two pack, each equipped with a 20mm offset lever actuator. These switches have a great 'clicky' sound to them with...

The TSL235R light-to-frequency converter outputs a square wave (50% duty cycle) with frequency directly proportional to light intensity (irradi...

The 3560 magnetic contact switch is nice and small and is designed for flush or countersink installations. The switch handles gaps of up to ...

We've been using and selling Analog Devices' ADXL accelerometers for a good while now, and now we've found another great part in the series! The A...

Sharp's GP2Y1010AU0F is an optical air quality sensor, designed to sense dust particles. An infrared emitting diode and a phototransistor are di...

This board is a simple carrier of Allegro's ±31 A ACS711 Hall effect-based linear current sensor with overcurrent fault output, which offers a low-...

Basic breakout board for the TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor. Only what you need, nothing you don't. Sensor acts like a transistor - the greater t...

The Line Follower sensor is an add-on for your RedBot that gives your robot the ability to detect lines or nearby objects. The sensor works by det...

Bosch has stepped up their game with their new BME280 sensor, an environmental sensor with temperature, barometric pressure and humidity! This sen...

The GP2Y0A02 is the longest-range optical distance sensor we carry, featuring a detection range of 8″ to 60″ (20 cm to 150 cm). The high maximum de...