Detecting distances is a foundation of autonomous and guided robotics. It doesn't matter how smart your robot is if he keeps running into things!

We've got two different technologies of distance sensors; Infrared and Ultrasonic. Both have their advantages and we've got options for both.

Infrared

Infrared distances sensors are capable of precise and accurate distance measurements, however, they can be affected by certain lighting conditions.

  1. PiicoDev Laser Distance Sensor VL53L1X
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    SKU: CE07741 Brand: PiicoDev Guides (5)
    The PiicoDev® Distance Sensor is a long-distance laser-ranging sensor that uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) to accurately measure distances up to 4m.
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    116 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  2. 3-Pin Female JST PH-Style Cable for Sharp Distance Sensors (30cm)
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    SKU: POLOLU-117 Brand: Pololu
    This 12-inch (30-cm) cable has 26 AWG wires and a 3-pin female JST PH-style connector that mates with the connector on 3-pin Sharp analog distance sensors. The other ends of the wires are unterminated; they can be cut to length to match your application. The wire color scheme matches the Sharp distance sensor pinout: red for power, black for ground, and white for signal.
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    12 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  3. Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm
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    SKU: ADA3317 Brand: Adafruit
    The VL53L0X is a Time of Flight distance sensor like no other you've used! The sensor contains a very tiny invisible laser source, and a matching sensor. The VL53L0X...
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  4. Gravity: Digital Adjustable Infrared Proximity Sensor
    SKU: SEN0019 Brand: DFRobot
    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.
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    5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic sensors are great in all kinds of lighting conditions, and you're measuring large, solid objects. Be sure to choose the correct beam pattern.

  1. HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Module Distance Measuring Sensor
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    SKU: CE05112 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)
    The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor uses sonar to determine distance to an object like bats or dolphins do. It offers excellent range accuracy and stable readings in an easy-to-use package.
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    268 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  2. Weatherproof Ultrasonic Sensor with Separate Probe
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    SKU: SEN0208 Brand: DFRobot
    Need something to sense distance, but you're expecting things to get a bit wet? Well look no further! This sensor can stretch all the way out to 4.5m in ideal conditions, with a resolution of 0.5cm...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 12 day lead time
  3. A02YYUW Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
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    SKU: SEN0311 Brand: DFRobot
    Ultrasonic distance sensor determines the distance to a target by measuring time lapses between the sending and receiving of the ultrasonic pulse. This is an easy-to-use...
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    15 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  4. A01NYUB Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
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    SKU: SEN0313 Brand: DFRobot
    Ultrasonic distance sensor determines the distance to a target by measuring time lapses between the sending and receiving of the ultrasonic pulse. This A01NYUB Waterproof...
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    4 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  5. Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (RCWL-1601) - 3 to 5V
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    SKU: CE09432 Brand: Core Electronics
    Enhance your project with the Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (RCWL-1601). Pin and software compatible with the HC-SR04 sensor, it uses echolocation to detect objects within a range of 2 to 450 cm. Now compatible with both 3.3V and 5V power supplies.
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    119 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th
  6. PiicoDev Ultrasonic Rangefinder
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    SKU: CE09360 Brand: PiicoDev Guides (2)

    Use echolocation to measure distance

    $11.75 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $9.99 AUD, inc GST
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    152 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Nov 12th

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