Sensors
Electronic Sensors
We stock a large catalogue of electronic sensors suitable for hobby electronics and commercial applications. A sensor is a device which is able to detect a change in a physical property and react to it. This capability opens up a vast variety of possibilities when creating and a device capable of taking reliable measurements is essential when designing a huge range of different projects. Our selection of sensors includes devices capable of measuring distance, vibration, temperature, light levels and more! Some example projects are a range finder for quickly and accurately sizing up that room you've been meaning to redecorate or home weather station with one of our weather detectors. We also have a number of devices which are suitable for capturing a variety of bioinformation.
One of our favourite project kits is this plant watering kit which uses a sensor to detect soil moisture and automate the process of keeping your houseplants alive!
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SparkFun BOB-08688 TEMT6000 Breakout Board
Sparkfun
£6.00SparkFun BOB-08688 TEMT6000 Breakout Board Basic breakout board for the TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor. Only what you need, nothing you don’t. Sensor acts like a transistor - the greater the incoming light, the higher the analog voltage on...£6.00 -
SparkFun COM-08348 Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000
Sparkfun
£1.25SparkFun COM-08348 Ambient Light Sensor - TEMT6000 This is a small ambient light sensor that acts as an NPN transistor. The more the sensor is exposed to light, the stronger the base bias. Simple to use! Simple breakout board available below...£1.25 -
Optical Dust Sensor - GP2Y1010AU0F (SparkFun COM-09689 )
Sparkfun
£12.25SparkFun COM-09689 Optical Dust Sensor - GP2Y1010AU0F Sharp’s GP2Y1010AU0F is an optical air quality sensor, designed to sense dust particles. An infrared emitting diode and a phototransistor are diagonally arranged into this device, to allow it to...£12.25 -
Mini Photocell - LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
Sparkfun
£0.90Mini Photocell - LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) A photocell changes (also called an LDR, photo detector, photo resistor, CdS or photo conductive cell) resistance depending on the amount of light it is exposed to. These little sensors make great ambient...£0.90 -
SparkFun SEN-12566 ALS-PT19 Light Sensor
Sparkfun
£1.25SparkFun SEN-12566 ALS-PT19 Light Sensor This tiny little guy is the ALS-PT19, an SMD ambient light sensor that is much smaller than the standard TEMT6000. The ALS-PT19 is capable of taking a voltage supply range of 2.5V to 5.5V and also functions as an...£1.25 -
RGB Light Sensor - ISL29125 (SparkFun SEN-12829)
Sparkfun
£10.00SparkFun SEN-12829 RGB Light Sensor - ISL29125 If you've had ideas for a project that depends on the ability to sense different spectrums of visible light and react based on those measurements, the ISL29125 breakout board may be just what you need. The...£10.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£10.00Subtotal: -
Hall-Effect Sensor - US1881 (Latching)
Sparkfun
£1.00Hall-Effect Sensor - US1881 (Latching) The US1881 is an integrated Hall effect latching sensor. Similar to a reed sensor, simply hold a magnet near the sensor to toggle. This makes for a robust presence sensor and is a smaller, lower-cost option to a...£1.00 -
Magnetic Door Switch Set (Complete Assembly)
Sparkfun
£4.80Magnetic Door Switch Set (Complete Assembly) A Magnetic Door Switch complete assembly: A small reed switch assembly specifically designed to alert you when doors, drawers, or any other aperture opens. These types of switches are widely used in home...£4.80Qty in Cart: 0Price:£4.80Subtotal: -
Reed Switch Sensor - Insulated
Sparkfun
£2.10Reed Switch Sensor - Insulated This is a small device called a reed switch. When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the reeds...£2.10 -
High Performance Ultrasonic Ranger
Proto-PIC
£12.00High Performance Ultrasonic Ranger These low-cost ultrasonic rangers have both I2C and Serial interfaces. Using AutoTune algorithms to intelligently back the minimum range right up to the transducer ringdown for the very best performence possible...£12.00 -
SparkFun SEN-00639 Ultrasonic Range Finder - MaxBotix LV-EZ1
Sparkfun
£42.00SparkFun SEN-00639 Ultrasonic Range Finder - MaxBotix LV-EZ1 Discontinued last chance to buy! This is the fantastically easy to use sensor from Maxbotix. We are extremely pleased with the size, quality, and ease of use of this little range finder. The...£42.00 -
SparkFun SEN-12785 ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180
Sparkfun
£30.00SparkFun SEN-12785 ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180 This is the SparkFun “Time-of-Flight” Range Finder, a sensor board for the VL6180 distance sensor. Unlike most distance sensors that rely on reflected light intensity or reflected angles to...£30.00