Distance sensors turn the physical world into numeric data, letting a controller know how far objects are or whether they are moving. Laser‑based time‑of‑flight modules deliver millimetre‑level precision over metres, making them suitable for navigation, obstacle avoidance and object tracking. Larger‑range LIDAR units add high‑speed sampling for drones or autonomous platforms, while doppler radar and PIR devices detect motion without line‑of‑sight, useful in security or presence‑based control. Simple mechanical bumpers act as binary switches to flag collisions instantly.
Key attributes include measurement range, update rate, power consumption and the communication interface such as I²C or Qwiic, which simplifies wiring. Robust housing and IP ratings ensure reliable operation in harsh environments, and the compact form factor aids integration into tight robotic or embedded designs.
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Great for detecting motion in a small area & optimised for small movements to offer motion-sensing options for continuously powered applications. More Details...
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The SparkFun Pulsed Radar Breakout provide you with a high-precision distance measurement unit with reliable speed, motion, or gesture-sensing capabilities More Details...
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The SparkFun Qwiic dToF TMF8820 Imager is a direct time-of-flight sensor that includes a single modular package with an associated VCSEL. More Details...
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The SparkFun Qwiic dToF TMF8821 Imager is a direct time-of-flight sensor that includes a single modular package with an associated VCSEL. More Details...
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The SparkFun Qwiic Mini dToF TMF8821 Imager is a direct time-of-flight sensor that includes a single modular package with an associated VCSEL. More Details...
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The miniaturized VL53L5CX board is a 64-zone Time-of-Flight imager with a 4m range and 63° FoV, designed for tight integrations and robotics. More Details...
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Great for detecting motion in a small area & optimised for small movements to offer motion-sensing options for continuously powered projects w/ Qwiic I2C! More Details...
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This Qwiic sensor captures a 63° wide depth map, making it perfect for gesture recognition, room mapping, and obstacle avoidance, giving your robot 3D vision! More Details...
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These simple switches are the Mechanical Bumper sensor for the SparkFun RedBot giving you the ability to detect a collision before it really happens. This sensor works by acting as a SPST switch. More Details...
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