When you need to precisely determine the distance at which an object is located or you want to be informed when the sensor detects an approaching object, you need a specialized sensor. In this case, the distance sensor is the ideal detector for you and your project. Be sure to check out this product category - this is where we put all the best distance sensors!
Distance sensors
Ultrasonic distance sensor HC-SR04 2-200cm + mounting bracket
Ultrasonic sensor operating in the range from 2 cm to 200 cm with special bracket for mounting. It is powered with the voltage of 5 V. The output is a signal whose duration is...A02YYUW ultrasonic distance sensor 3-450cm - waterproof - DFRobot SEN0311
Ultrasonic distance sensor measuring the distance by measuring the time between sending and receiving a pulse. The sensor allows to measure distances from 3 cm to 450 cm . It...Lidar TF Luna- laser distance sensor - 8m - UART/I2C
Very accurate laser sensor measuring distance from 0.2 m to 8 m with an accuracy of 0.06 m . The sensor is powered by 5 V. Lidar TF Luna communicates via UART or I2C...Grove - ultrasonic distance sensor 3-350cm
Ultrasonic sensor operating in the range from 3 cm to 350 cm. It is powered with voltage of 5 V. The output is a signal, duration of which is proportional to the measured...Distance sensor, reflective - receiver + transmiter IR - 3.3V / 5V - 40cm - Iduino ST1081
The reflective module with a transmitter and an infrared receiver, equipped with a digital output. It works with a voltage from 3.3 V to 5 V. It enables the detection of...Waterproof Ultrasonic distance sensor JSN-SR04T 20-450cm
Waterproof ultrasonic sensor operating in the range from 20 cm to 450 cm. It is powered with voltage of 5 V. The output is a signal whose duration is proportional to the...Mounting bracket for distance sensor HC-SR04
Mounting bracket for HC-SR04 distance sensor. Made of transparent acrylic with a thickness of 2.6 mm, it has two mounting holes with a diameter of 3.5 mm.VL53L5CX Mini Time-Of-Flight Imager - Distance Sensor - 4000mm - I2C - Qwiic - SparkFun SEN-19013
Digital distance sensor measuring based on the Time-of-Flight (ToF) solution. Based on the VL53L5CX chip , which integrates the SPAD array, physical infrared filters and...- Reduced price
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Laser distance sensor Lidar TFMini Plus UART / I2C - 12m
Precise, laser distance sensor operating in the range from 0.1 to 12 m with an accuracy of 0,05 m. The supply voltage is 5 V. The device communicates using the UART and I2C...A01NYUB ultrasonic distance sensor 28-750cm - waterproof - DFRobot SEN0313
An ultrasonic sensor that measures by calculating the time between sending and receiving a pulse. The sensor can measure distances from 28 cm to 750 cm . It communicates...Ultrasonic distance sensor HC-SR04 2-400cm - SparkFun SLEEP-15569
Ultrasonic sensor with an operating range from 20 mm to 4000 mm , with a tolerance of 3 mm. The module consists of a transmitter, a receiver and a control circuit and is...Gravity URM09 - ultrasonic distance sensor 2-500cm sensor analog - DFRobot SEN0307
Module with ultrasonic distance sensor URM09, with measuring range from 2 cm to 500 cm. Supply voltage is 3.3 V to 5.5 V. The measuring frequency can reach up to 30 Hz. It...Proximity sensor HSDL-9100-021 60mm
Miniature proximity sensor from Avago Technologies to detect objects at a distance from 0 to 60 mm.Velleman WPSE306N ultrasonic distance sensor 3-550cm
Ultrasonic sensor operating in the range from 3 cm to 550 cm. It is powered with the voltage from 3,3 V to 5 VDC. The output is a signal whose duration is proportional to the...Laser distance sensor Lidar TFMini-S UART / I2C - 12m
Laser distance sensor that measures precisely from 0.1 m to 12 m with an accuracy of 0.06 m. The blind spot has been reduced to 10 cm. The sensor communicates through the...VL53L0X time-of-flight - distance sensor - 2m - Waveshare 14930
The VL53L0X distance sensor manufactured by Waveshare, which measures in the range of 3 cm to 200 cm . The module uses Time-of-Flight technology and uses the I2C...Adjustable digital distance sensor E18-D80NK 3-80cm v2
Adjustable, digital distance sensor with a cable with the length of 50 cm and nuts to facilitate the mounting. Measuring range is from 3 to 80 cm, it is set via knob. It is...Digital distance sensor 150cm - Waveshare 9524
Digital distance sensor for detecting the obstacles in range of up to 150 cm. The connection is via the digital output, it is working with the voltage from 2.5 V to 5 V.Cytron Maker Object - Digital distance sensor IR 38kHz
A small digital distance sensor using the IR beam to measure, the sensor's operating range is adjustable. The distance at which it is able to detect objects depends on the...Distance meter - laser rangefinder 50m - Uni-T LM50A
The Uni-T laser rangefinder allows you to quickly and precisely determine the distance between the device's location and the target measurement location, as well as calculate...Mounting bracket for distance sensor HC-SR04 - red
Bracket for installation the distance sensor HC-SR04. It is made of red acrylic with 3 mm of thickness, it has three holes for mounting.Gravity - TRIG URM09 ultrasonic distance sensor - DFRobot SEN0388
Ultrasonic distance measuring module produced by DFRobot with integrated URM09 chip. It detects objects at a distance from 2 cm to 500 cm . The distance is determined...TOF laser distance sensor - 5m - UART/CAN - Waveshare 18301
Laser sensor using ToF (Time of Flight) technology for measurement. Its measuring range is from 0.01 m to 5 m with an accuracy of 1.5 cm . The measurement resolution is 1...Fermion - Distance sensor 2.5-300cm - ToF VL53L3CX - DFRobot SEN0378
ToF Time-of-Flight technology distance sensor with integrated VL53L3CX chip from STMicroelectronics. It uses ST's third-generation FlightSense technology in its measurement...See also
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A measure for every occasion
During construction or renovation, it is important that the distances are well and precisely measured. There are various types of laser meters available on the market, but a true electronics enthusiast and DIY enthusiast can make such a meter himself. The distance sensors available in our store are of the highest quality and at very affordable prices, which allows you to design your own rangefinder, and the satisfaction of creating your own device is priceless. We invite all enthusiasts of building their own machines.
Operation of distance meters
Distance sensors in our store are a large section - we have various types of distance sensors, e.g. analog or ultrasonic. How does such a sensor work? The principle of operation is extremely simple - the emitter sends an ultrasonic wave of a given frequency and when this wave encounters an obstacle, it returns and is received by the sensor. However, the return time of such a wave is crucial here, because the signal reaches the detector even when there is no detected object within the sensor's range. This is because the wave can reflect off various surfaces and interfere with the reading. If the signal returns to the sensor in a shorter time than the specified time, it means that the measured object is within its range, but if the time is longer, we assume that the reflection occurred from the wall or machine housing.
Advantages of ultrasonic sensors
Despite being susceptible to interference, ultrasonic technology and distance sensors based on such sensors have a number of advantages over other technologies. Resistance to dirt and even the ability to self-clean is irreplaceable in difficult conditions. Such sensors can work in almost any circumstances - they are not bothered by the weather outside the window and have no difficulty in detecting transparent materials such as optical sensors. Thick dust and dense dust are no challenge - distance sensors based on ultrasonic technology can - provided they have tight housings - work even underwater. Check out our assortment and choose the right sensor for your system.
Distance sensors - FAQ
Among distance sensors, there are several main groups of components. The simplest and very widely used are ultrasonic sensors and analog triangulation sensors. Newer solutions include digital infrared optical sensors and advanced laser scanners (LIDAR).