Sensors

MMA7260QT 3-Axis Accelerometer
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Pololu part #: 766
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MMA7260QT 3-Axis Accelerometer

Our triple-axis accelerometer is a basic carrier board for the Freescale MMA7260QT XYZ-axis accelerometer, a great low-g sensor with adjustable sensitivity from 1.5 g to 6 g. Our breakout board includes a 3.3 V regulator for easy integration into 5 V microcontroller projects, and the unit is smaller than competing products, all at a lower price!

QTR-1A Reflectance Sensor
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Pololu part #: 958
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QTR-1A Reflectance Sensor

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 applications. The reflectance measurement is output as an analog voltage.

QTR-1RC Reflectance Sensor
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Pololu part #: 959
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QTR-1RC Reflectance Sensor

The QTR-1RC 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 applications. The output is designed to be measured by a digital I/O line.

QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array
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Pololu part #: 960
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QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array

This sensor module has 8 IR LED/phototransistor pairs mounted on a 0.375" pitch, making it a great detector for a line-following robot. Pairs of LEDs are arranged in series to halve current consumption, and a MOSFET allows the LEDs to be turned off for additional sensing or power-savings options. Each sensor provides a separate analog voltage output.

QTR-8RC Reflectance Sensor Array
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Pololu part #: 961
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QTR-8RC Reflectance Sensor Array

This sensor module has 8 IR LED/phototransistor pairs mounted on a 0.375" pitch, making it a great detector for a line-following robot. Pairs of LEDs are arranged in series to halve current consumption, and a MOSFET allows the LEDs to be turned off for additional sensing or power-savings options. Each sensor provides a separate digital I/O-measurable output.

Pololu IR beacon transceiver pair
Pololu part #: 702
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Pololu IR beacon transceiver pair

The Pololu IR beacon is a compact board that is used in pairs to allow robots to locate each other. Each board has infrared emitters that shine in all directions and four IR receivers for detecting the other beacon. The IR beacons have a range of about fifteen feet indoors. This item is for a pair of beacons in one package.

Pololu IR beacon transceiver
Pololu part #: 701
Price: $27.95
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Pololu IR beacon transceiver

The Pololu IR beacon is a compact board that is used in pairs to allow robots to locate each other. Each board has infrared emitters that shine in all directions and four IR receivers for detecting the other beacon. The IR beacons have a range of about fifteen feet indoors. This item is for a single unit.

Pololu IR beacon development board
Pololu part #: 704
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Pololu IR beacon development board

The IR beacon development board is just an assembled IR Beacon PCB with no IR sensors or firmware. This item is intended for advanced users who want to customize their IR beacon functionality by writing their own firmware. No documentation is shipped with this IR Beacon Devlopment kit.

Vishay TSOP34156 IR detector module 56kHz
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Pololu part #: 837
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Vishay TSOP34156 IR detector module 56kHz

This is the IR receiver used in the Pololu IR Beacon. This sensor family features a wide operating voltage range and allows for relatively high data rates; this particular unit is tuned for a 56 kHz carrier frequency.

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ0 sonar range finder
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Pololu part #: 723
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Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ0 sonar range finder

This compact sonar range finder by Maxbotix detects objects from 0 – 254 inches (6.45 meters) with 1-inch resolution for distances greater than 6 inches. Unlike other sonar range finders, the LV-MaxSonar-EZ0 has virtually no dead zone: it can detect even small objects up to and touching the front sensor face! The EZ0 has the most sensitivity and widest beam of the MaxSonar product line.

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 sonar range finder
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Pololu part #: 726
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Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 sonar range finder

This compact sonar range finder by Maxbotix detects objects from 0 – 254 inches (6.45 meters) with 1-inch resolution for distances greater than 6 inches. Unlike other sonar range finders, the LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 has virtually no dead zone: it can detect even small objects up to and touching the front sensor face!

Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor
Pololu part #: 136
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Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor

The Sharp distance sensor is a great way to add obstacle avoidance or motion sensing to your robot or any other project. With a detection range of 4" to 32" and an analog voltage indicating the distance, this sensor is very easy to use.

Elenco AK-510 motion detector kit
Pololu part #: 320
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Elenco AK-510 motion detector kit

Learn about electronic motion detectors with this deluxe kit that includes a high-quality enclosure with a mounting bracket. The motion detector makes a loud, doorbell-like “ding-dong” sound when it detects motion. The kit is based on a pyroelectric infrared (PIR) sensor, which is a unique sensor that you can use to give your projects the ability to react to your presence.

Snap-action switch SPDT 3-in lever
This product has been discontinued.

Snap-action switch SPDT 3-in lever

This single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) snap-action switch has a long, three-inch lever that can be bent or cut to suit your needs. Long-lever switches make great bumper switches for simple robots.