These sensors use a variety of methods to measure distance and proximity. We carry reflectance sensors, inductive sensors, infrared beam-break sensors, mechanical bump sensors, time of flight range finders, and analog IR distance sensors to help your device understand the world around it.
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Adafruit VL53L1X ToF Sensor – STEMMA QT/Qwiic
$24.95Light PacketThis 'next generation' VL53L0X ToF sensor from Adafruit can handle about ~30 to 4000mm of range distance, with up to 50Hz update rate. The breakout… -
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Inductive Proximity Sensor – 4mm
$8.95Inductive proximity sensors are a great way to precisely detect when a metal object is at a given distance. Since this is a non-contact sensor,… -
Infrared Proximity Switch – E18-D80NK
$9.95The E18-D80NK digital proximity sensor uses an infrared LED and receiver to determine the presence of an object within a specific distance. These make great… -
IR Analog Distance Sensor (10-80cm)
$11.95This Sharp distance sensor uses infrared light to detect distances between 10 and 80cm away. The output is an analog signal ranging from approximately 2.3VDC… -
IR Break Beam Sensor – 5mm LED
$10.95Light PacketThis IR break beam sensor works by detecting an object breaking a beam of IR light. This particular sensor has a range of up to… -
Line Following Sensor Array
$8.95Light PacketThis line following sensor array uses 8 reflectance sensors to detect lines and edges based on changes in IR reflection. It is designed for short… -
SparkFun Particle Sensor Breakout – MAX30101 – Qwiic
$33.95Light PacketSparkFun Particle Sensor Breakout utilizes a photon detector to measure the amount of returning light that is reflected back from the LEDs. This is useful for… -
SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager – VL53L5CX
Original price was: $37.95.$37.00Current price is: $37.00.Light PacketSaleThe SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager is a state of the art, 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor built around the VL53L5CX from ST. -
SparkFun RGB and Gesture Sensor – APDS-9960
Original price was: $23.95.$23.25Current price is: $23.25.Light PacketSaleThe SparkFun RGB and Gesture Sensor is a compact breakout board featuring the powerful APDS-9960 sensor. This versatile sensor provides ambient light and color measurement,… -
SparkFun ToF Range Finder Sensor – VL6180
$39.95Light PacketThis 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…