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	TTL Serial JPEG Camera with NTSC Video This camera module can be a pretty neat project addition. It was designed to be used in security systems and does two main things - it outputs NTSC... ID : 397 IN STOCK	$42.00
	EM-406A GPS Module Sirf III chipset GPS module with 6 pin cable. Includes power/lock indicator LED and backup supercap. One of the nicest GPS modules I've come across... ID : 99 52 IN STOCK	$60.00
	IR distance sensor w/cable (10cm-80cm) This SHARP distance sensor bounces IR off objects to determine how far away they are. It returns an analog voltage that can be used to determine how... ID : 164 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$13.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	PIR (motion) sensor PIR sensors are used to detect motion from pets/humanoids from about 20 feet away (possibly works on zombies, not guaranteed). This one has an... ID : 189 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$10.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	TSL2561 digital luminosity / lux / light sensor The TSL2561 luminosity sensor is an advanced digital light sensor, ideal for use in a wide range of light situations. Compared to low cost CdS cells,... ID : 439 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$12.50 Notify me when back in stock.
	BMP085 Barometric Pressure/Temperature/Altitude Sensor This precision sensor from Bosch is the best low-cost sensing solution for measuring barometric pressure and temperature. Because pressure changes... ID : 391 52 IN STOCK	$19.88
	Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor + extras This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions.... ID : 381 IN STOCK	$9.95
	UP501 Breadboard-friendly 66 channel GPS module w/10 Hz updates When we saw this breadboard-friendly module used in the Coobro Geo kit, we were excited to carry it as a separate product. It's a no-nonsense,... ID : 660 14 IN STOCK	$49.95
	Geiger Counter Kit - Radiation Sensor Detect particles and/or make a cool random number generator with this handsome Geiger counter kit. This easy-to-make pack of parts turns a simple... ID : 483 47 IN STOCK	$99.95
	3-axis accelerometer (+-3g analog output) Triple-axis accelerometer with 3 analog outputs for X, Y and Z axis measurements on a 0.75"x0.75" breakout board. The ADXL335 is the latest and... ID : 163 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$20.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	Weatherproof TTL Serial JPEG Camera with NTSC Video and IR LEDs This weatherproof camera module is a classy upgrade to the basic camera module we already stock in the shop. The main differences is that this one... ID : 613 53 IN STOCK	$59.95
	Sensor pack 900 An assortment of the most common sensors used in electronics. 9 sensors and 3 additional components to interface with the 'analog world'. We have... ID : 176 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$35.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - LV-EZ1 LV-EZ1 Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder provides very short to long-range detection and ranging, in an incredibly small package. It can detect objects... ID : 172 65 IN STOCK	$25.00
	TMP36 - Analog Temperature sensor Wide range, low power temperature sensor outputs an analog voltage that is proportional to the ambient temperature. To use, connect pin 1 (left) to... ID : 165 IN STOCK	$2.00
	Coobro Geo Kit - DIY GPS Geocaching Pendant The Coobro Geo is an easy to assemble GPS navigation kit. Upload coordinates, turn it on, and the Coobro Geo will help you navigate to any... ID : 652 7 IN STOCK	$75.00
	Rotary Encoder + Extras This rotary encoder is the best of the best, its a high quality 24-pulse encoder, with detents and a nice feel. It is panel mountable for placement... ID : 377 88 IN STOCK	$4.50
	DHT22 temperature-humidity sensor + extras The DHT22 is a basic, low-cost digital temperature and humidity sensor. It uses a capacitive humidity sensor and a thermistor to measure the... ID : 385 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$12.50 Notify me when back in stock.
	Panel Temperature Meter / -30 to +70 ° C Put a temperature meter anywhere with this very handy display. This panel meter displays the temperature of the attached waterproof 1% thermistor in... ID : 576 46 IN STOCK	$9.95
	Thermocouple Amplifier (MAX6675) breakout board Thermocouples are very sensitive, requiring a good amplifier with a cold-compensation reference. The MAX6675 does everything for you, and can be... ID : 269 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$17.50 Notify me when back in stock.
	Waterproof Metal Pushbutton with Blue LED Ring These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and waterproof and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2"... ID : 481 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$5.95 Notify me when back in stock.
	IR sensor IR sensor tuned to 38KHz, perfect for receiving commands from a TV remote control. Runs at 5V (although it seems to be OK down to 3.3V) To use,... ID : 157 IN STOCK	$2.00
	Photo cell (CdS photoresistor) CdS cells are little light sensors. As the squiggly face is exposed to more light, the resistance goes down. When its light, the resistance is about... ID : 161 IN STOCK	$1.00
	DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor + extras These 1-wire digital temperature sensors are fairly precise (±0.5°C over much of the range) and can give up to 12 bits of precision from the... ID : 374 65 IN STOCK	$4.00
	Force-Sensitive Resistor (FSR) FSRs are sensors that allow you to detect physical pressure, squeezing and weight. They are simple to use and low cost. This sensor is a Interlink... ID : 166 IN STOCK	$7.00
	High Temp Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor + extras This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor made with a PTFE wire cable. Handy for when you need to measure something far... ID : 642 9 IN STOCK	$14.95
	Membrane Matrix Keypad + extras Punch in your secret key into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 12 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 3x4 grid. It's made of a thin,... ID : 419 IN STOCK	$3.95
	Flex (bend) sensor This sensor can detect bending in one direction. They were popularized by being used in the Nintendo PowerGlove as a gaming interface. These sensors... ID : 182 44 IN STOCK	$13.00
	12" eTape Liquid Level Sensor + extras The eTape Liquid Level Sensor is a solid-state sensor with a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky... ID : 464 10 IN STOCK	$39.95
	DHT11 basic temperature-humidity sensor + extras The DHT11 is a basic, ultra low-cost digital temperature and humidity sensor. It uses a capacitive humidity sensor and a thermistor to measure the... ID : 386 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$5.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	Tilt ball switch The "poor man's" accelerometer! Tilt sensors are switches that can detect basic motion/orientation. The metal tube has a little metal ball that rolls... ID : 173 IN STOCK	$2.00
	10K Precision Epoxy Thermistor Need to measure something damp? This epoxy-coated precision 1% 10K thermistor is an inexpensive way to measure temperature in weather or liquids. The... ID : 372 IN STOCK	$4.00
	Sensiron Temperature/Humidity Sensor Humidity is notoriously difficult to measure. Some of the scientific and electronic considerations to measuring humidity include: analog to digital... ID : 246 21 IN STOCK	$35.00
	Waterproof Metal Pushbutton with White LED Ring These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and waterproof and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2"... ID : 558 77 IN STOCK	$5.95
	Piezo Buzzer Piezo buzzers are used for making beeps, tones and alerts. This one is petite but loud! Drive it with 3-30V peak-to-peak square wave. To use, connect... ID : 160 IN STOCK	$1.50
	Thermocouple Type-K Glass Braid Insulated Thermocouples are best used for measuring temperatures that can go above 100 degC. This is a bare wires bead-probe which can measure air or surface... ID : 270 87 IN STOCK	$10.00
	VCNL4000 Proximity/Light sensor The VCNL4000 sensor is a nice way to add a small-distance proximity sensor to your microcontroller project. For longer distances (in the range of cm,... ID : 466 IN STOCK	$9.95
	Analog 2-axis Thumb Joystick with Select Button + Breakout Board This mini-kit makes it easy to mount a PSP/Xbox-like thumb joystick to your project. The thumbstick is an analog joystick - more accurate and... ID : 512 79 IN STOCK	$5.95
	Mini Remote Control This little remote control would be handy for controlling a robot or other project from across the room. It has 21 buttons and a layout we thought... ID : 389 IN STOCK	$5.00
	Small Arcade Joystick This snappy 8-way joystick beckons you to play with it! It is rugged, and not too large, reminiscent of a Pac Man arcade cabinet. Unlike the... ID : 480 12 IN STOCK	$14.95
	Basic GPS module We picked up a few of these lower-cost GPS modules specifically for those that want to use them for time-keeping purposes. They function perfectly... ID : 272 28 IN STOCK	$40.00
	Waterproof Metal Pushbutton with Green LED Ring These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and waterproof and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2"... ID : 560 IN STOCK	$5.95
	Waterproof Metal Pushbutton with Red LED Ring These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and waterproof and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2"... ID : 559 69 IN STOCK	$5.95
	Conductive Rubber Cord Stretch Sensor + extras! Measuring stretch forces isn't easy - unless you have some conductive rubber cord! This cord is 2mm diameter, and 1 meter long, made of carbon-black... ID : 519 52 IN STOCK	$9.95
	Hall effect sensor Hall effect sensors detect whether a magnet is near. Useful for non-contact/waterproof type switches, position sensors, rotary/shaft encoders. I... ID : 158 IN STOCK	$2.00
	2-Axis Joystick Our 2-Axis Joystick can be used to add analog input to your next project. The 2-Axis Joystick contains two independent potentiometers (one per axis)... ID : 245 81 IN STOCK	$5.95
	Waterproof Metal On/Off Switch with Green LED Ring These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and waterproof and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2"... ID : 482 IN STOCK	$5.95
	LED Illuminated Pushbutton - 30mm Square A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but this LED illuminated arcade buttons is in a class of its own. It's similar in size to an arcade... ID : 491 4 IN STOCK	$3.95
	High-strength 'rare earth' magnet Yow! These things are super powerful. 1/2" diameter, 3/16" thick discs, south side is marked with a red line. Great for use with your SpokePOV Kit.... ID : 9 IN STOCK	$2.50
	Magnetic contact switch (door sensor) This sensor is essentially a reed switch, encased in an ABS plastic shell. Normally the reed is 'open' (no connection between the two wires). The... ID : 375 100 IN STOCK	$4.00
	Wii controller (Nunchuck / Wiichuck) This is a generic Wii Nunchuck controller, we haven't tried it with a Wii but it does work great with the Video Game shield, and all the... ID : 342 13 IN STOCK	$15.00
	Touch screen (Nintendo DSL digitizer) Want to poke at your projects? This resistive touch screen can be used with a stylus or fingertip and is easy to use with a microcontroller. You can... ID : 333 57 IN STOCK	$8.00
	Geiger Counter Kit Case Protect your Geiger counter kit and keep accidental fingers from touching the high voltages with this handsome acrylic laser-cut case. Once you've... ID : 561 52 IN STOCK	$14.95
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Clear A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 471 IN STOCK	$2.95
	PSP 2-Axis Analog Thumb Joystick Add a tiny joystick to your project with this PSP thumbstick. This is a replacement component for PSP1000's, but we think they'd make for a great... ID : 444 30 IN STOCK	$3.50
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 473 6 IN STOCK	$2.95
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Blue A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 476 20 IN STOCK	$2.95
	LED Illuminated Pushbutton - 30mm Round A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but this LED illuminated arcade buttons is in a class of its own. Its the same size as a 'standard'... ID : 492 IN STOCK	$3.95
	Foot switch Your friends probably tell you that you are "good with your hands," but now you can also be good with your feet! This foot switch is made of rubbery... ID : 423 67 IN STOCK	$7.50
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Yellow A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 474 69 IN STOCK	$2.95
	8" eTape Liquid Level Sensor + extras The eTape Liquid Level Sensor is a solid-state sensor with a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky... ID : 463 24 IN STOCK	$39.95
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Green A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 475 85 IN STOCK	$2.95
	SoftPot (ribbon sensor) Manufactured by Spectra Symbol, these are nice little ribbon controllers (also known as 'soft potentiometers') with an adhesive backing. There is a... ID : 178 19 IN STOCK	$15.00
	Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Pink A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common... ID : 472 98 IN STOCK	$2.95
	AM2302 (wired DHT22) temperature-humidity sensor The AM2302 is a wired version of the DHT22, in a large plastic body. It is a basic, low-cost digital temperature and humidity sensor. It uses a... ID : 393 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$15.00 Notify me when back in stock.
	HMC6352 Compass Module The HMC6352 Compass Module is fully integrated and combines 2-axis magneto-resistive sensors with the required analog, digital, microprocessor and... ID : 244 SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN BACK IN STOCK	$30.00 Notify me when back in stock.