
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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Force Sensitive Resistor 12.7mm (0.5")
Sparkfun
£7.50Force Sensitive Resistor 13mm (0.5") This is a force sensitive resistor with a round, 13mm (0.5") diameter, sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The harder the force, the...£7.50Qty in Cart: 0Price:£7.50Subtotal: -
Force Sensitive Resistor - Square (38 x 44.5mm)
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£13.20Force Sensitive Resistor - Square (38 x 44.5mm) This is a force sensitive resistor with a square, 44.5mm (1.75") x 38mm (1.5"), sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The...£13.20 -
Force Sensitive Resistor - Small
Sparkfun
£6.00Force Sensitive Resistor - Small This is a small force sensitive resistor. It has a 4mm (0.16" ) diameter active sensing area.This FSR from Interlink Electronics will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area...£6.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£6.00Subtotal: -
Force Sensitive Resistor - 609mm Long
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£23.00Force Sensitive Resistor - 609mm Long This very long force sensitive resistor - over 2 feet - has a sensing area of 5.08 x 609.22mm.This FSR from Interlink Electronics will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the...£23.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£23.00Subtotal: -
Liquid Level Sensor SparkFun SEN-10221
Sparkfun
£48.00SparkFun SEN-10221 Liquid Level Sensor The eTape Liquid Level Sensor from Milone Technologies is a great way to measure the level of a liquid. It has a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky mechanical floats,...£48.00 -
Load Sensor - 50kg (SEN-10245)
Sparkfun
£5.50Load Sensor - 50kg - Digital Strain Gauge Weight Sensor - SparkFun SEN-10245 This load sensor is the same as you'd find in a set of digital bathroom scales.This sensor can measure up to about 50Kg (110 pounds).Check the video below for a simple...£5.50 -
Flex Sensor 2.2" (SEN-10264)
Sparkfun
£12.00Flex Sensor 2.2" - SparkFun SEN-10264 A simple flex sensor 2.2" in length. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. Patented technology by Spectra Symbol - they claim these sensors were used in the original Nintendo Power...£12.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£12.00Subtotal: -
Tilt Ball Switch Sensor - AT407
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£1.50Tilt Ball Switch Sensor - AT407 This AT407 tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the body of this device are a pair of balls that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls will no longer...£1.50 -
Piezo Element, Vibration Sensor (7BB-20-6L0)
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£1.60Piezo Element, Vibration Sensor (7BB-20-6L0) Piezo elements come in handy when you need to detect vibration or a knock. You can use these for tap or knock sensors pretty easily by reading the voltage on the output. They can also be used for a very small...£1.60 -
Flexiforce Pressure Sensor (FSR) - 25lbs (1" dia)
Sparkfun
£30.00Flexiforce Pressure Sensor (FSR) - 25lbs (1" dia) This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. The harder you press, the lower the sensor’s resistance. Pressing lightly, the resistance changes from infinite to ~300k.The sensor itself is thin...£30.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£30.00Subtotal: -
Load Cell - 10kg, Straight Bar (TAL220) Strain Gauge
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£10.00Load Cell - 10kg, Straight Bar (TAL220) Have you ever wanted to know the weight of something? How about knowing the change in weight over time? Then you want a Load Cell!A load cell is a physical element that can translate pressure (force) into an...£10.00 -
Load Cell - 50kg, Button Compression Disc (TAS606)
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£65.00Load Cell – 50kg, Button Compression Disc (TAS606) This disc load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to a fairly hefty 50kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure the electrical...£65.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£65.00Subtotal: