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Infrared break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. This IR break beam sensor works up to 50cm with a fast and stable response of

Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a...

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...

Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a...

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...

This photodiode is made out of environment-friendly materials(no Cadmium and Lead) compared with the traditional CDS photoresistor. It can be used to generate a current when light hits the body of the diode. Depending on your project, this can be easier to work with than a photoresistor.

This is a BH1750 light intensity sensor breakout board with a 16 bit AD converter built-in which can directly output a digital signal, there is no need for complicated calculations.

Here comes DFRobot's new Analog Ambient Light Sensor. Brand new design and much more convenient to use.

Secure your project with biometrics - this all-in-one optical fingerprint sensor will make adding fingerprint detection and verification super simple. It's easy to use and more affordable than ever!

The Sharp Optical Dust Sensor (GP2Y1010AU0F) is especially effective in detecting very fine particles like cigarette smoke, and is commonly used in air purifier systems.

This fancy optical flow sensor detects the motion of surfaces in front of it, from ~80mm to infinity! It's great for DIY drone builds, and it's compatible with Pimoroni's new Breakout Garden HAT with SPI.

This new ambient light sensor is packaged in a transparent semisphere case that offers better light-gathering power. The sensor supports a 0-200klx detection range...

Add an easy to use end-stop sensor or filament run-out sensor to your printer/project!

Heart rate data can be really useful whether you’re designing an exercise routine, studying your activity or anxiety levels or just want your shirt to blink with your heart beat. The problem is that heart rate can be difficult to measure. Luckily, the Pulse Sensor Amped can solve that problem!

The QTR-1A reflectance sensor carries a single infrared LED and phototransistor pair in an inexpensive, tiny 0.5" x 0.3" module that can be mounted almost anywhere and is great for edge detection and line following. The reflectance measurement is output as an analog voltage. This sensor is sold in packs of two units.

This is an infra-red laser distance sensor with impressive range and accuracy for the price ...Read more

The SparkFun Photodetector Breakout is an updated version of the SparkFun Particle Sensor Breakout includes the MAX30101, a highly sensitive optical sensor and successor...

The SparkFun AS7343 Qwiic Spectral Sensor enables users to measure light in both the visible spectrum (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) ranges, all on a...

The Sensirion Particulate Matter Sensor SPS30 is a compact, high quality, optical particle sensor that uses laser scattering and Sensirion’s innovative contamination...

The Adafruit OPT4048 Tri-Stimulus XYZ Color, Light Temperature and Lux Sensor is a modern take on the common 'RGB' color sensor: this time with...

The SparkFun Triad Spectroscopy Sensor is a powerful optical inspection sensor. Three AS7265x spectral sensors are combined alongside a visible, UV, and IR LEDs...

This UV Sensor with GUVA-S12SD chip is suitable for detecting the UV raditation in sunlight. It can be used in UV Index Monitoring, DIY project, UV-A Lamp Monitoring, Plants growing Environmental monitoring...etc.

This is an infrared distance switch. It has an adjustable detection range, 3cm - 80cm. It is small, easy to use/assemble, and inexpensive. Useful for robotics, interactive media, industrial assembly line, etc.

Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2 can be used for detection of proximity and color of objects. The reflective photosensor - RPR-220 used in this...

We live in a colorful world, but how much do you really know about color? You eyes may deceive you, while the sensors don’t lie. This AS7341sensor can tell you the...

This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects (.5-1cm).

The SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor empowers you to elevate a robot's navigation capabilities with precision and streamlined integration...

This non-contact turbidity sensor, which is based on the optics principle, can detect the level of turbidity in transparent cylinder containers....

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...

Detect motion of close-up surfaces with this Breakout Garden compatible optical navigation breakout - great for floor tracking for ground-dwelling robots!

Mid-range 25m TOF laser sensor for robotics, drones, industrial automation. ±3cm accuracy, 100Hz refresh rate, sunlight-resistant (100K LUX). UART/I2C/I/O...

The DFRobot heart rate sensor is a thumb-sized heart rate monitor designed for Arduino microcontrollers.

This IR LED/phototransistor pair is great for precisely identifying changes in reflectance (like line detection). It operates from 2.9 V to 5.5 V and...

This is a digital IR Proximity Sensor with button and indicator. It provides adjustable detection distance within 0 to 200cm and comes with real-time status feedback...

We live in a colorful world, but how much do you really know about color? Your eyes may deceive you, while the sensors don’t lie. This AS7341sensor can tell you...

This diffuse reflection infrared photoelectric switch can detect any opaque object within 0-7m( The real detection distance can be greater than 7m in our test)...

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 detect the reflected light of dust in air. It is especially effective in detecting very fine particles like cigarette smoke, and is commonly used in air purifier systems.

The light sensor Bit can turn your circuit on and off by detecting the brightness or darkness of the environment they are in. control your circuit's with light! The amount of light shining on the sensor will change how your circuit behaves. It's a great way to activate your circuit, and is perfect for alarms!

The waterproof mirror reflection photoelectric switch detects transparent objects within a distance of 10cm to 100cm and features a learning function...