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# PlanetX Gesture Sensor

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** EF05020 · **Brand:** [Elecfreaks](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/elecfreaks-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/plant-x-gesture-sensor.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/plant-x-gesture-sensor.html.md))

This compact gesture sensor detects hand motions without contact for interactive STEM projects.

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $27.97 (inc GST) — $25.43 AUD, exc GST

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## Description

The PlanetX Gesture Sensor offers an intuitive way to detect hand movements without physical contact, perfect for interactive projects and educational applications. Its streamlined design simplifies integration, making it ideal for innovative prototyping and STEM learning environments.

This sensor is a great choice for developing gesture-controlled devices, enhancing robotics, or creating touchless interfaces. With easy hardware connections and compatibility with modular systems, it supports creative project ideas across makers, educators, and engineers alike.

### Technical Specifications

- Connection interface: RJ11 connector for simple hardware integration
- Compatibility: Supports salient points and brick plugs, enabling flexible assembly
- Gesture detection: Accurate hand motion sensing without physical contact
- Size and form factor: Compact sensor suitable for embedded use in various projects
- Application scope: Educational projects, robotics, and maker electronics
 
### How to Use/Installation

1. Connect the PlanetX Gesture Sensor to your microcontroller or compatible board via the RJ11 interface.
2. Ensure the sensor is mounted securely in a position where gestures can be easily detected.
3. Use the available software libraries or sample code from the ElecFreaks Wiki to initialise and configure the sensor.
4. Test gesture recognition functions and integrate sensor outputs into your project logic.
5. Combine with bricks or other modular hardware components for interactive builds.
 
### Compatibility

- Micro:bit platforms and similar microcontrollers
- ElecFreaks PlanetX-compatible bricks and salient connectors
- Fischertechnik building systems for mechanical integration
- RJ11 interface-supported devices
- General maker hardware using RJ11 or compatible adapters
 
### Additional Resources

- [ElecFreaks Wiki - PlanetX Gesture Sensor Projects and Introduction](https://wiki.elecfreaks.com/en/microbit/sensor/planet-x-sensors/Plant_X_EF05020)
 
### What’s Included

- PlanetX Gesture Sensor module

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/E/F/EF05020-2.jpg)