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    17 Products

    Barcode Scanner Modules for Development Boards

    Build a scanner directly into your machine. These scanners are often used in kiosks for scanning standard barcodes and QR codes to identify items, track documents, and manage inventory. Solder on a wire or header to connect the scanner to your electronic device. For a direct connection to your computer, plug in a USB cable (not included).
    Modules with Barcode Scanner
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Barcode Scanner Modules for Development Boards.
    Scan
    For
    Symbology Type
    Distance
    Speed,
    in/sec
    Scanner
    Resolution
    1D Scanner
    2D Scanner
    Output Data
    Resolution, bit
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    No. of USB
    Connections
    Connection
    Method
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    USB-C Connection
    1" to 15 3/4"9.8640 × 480Codabar
    Code 11
    Code 39
    Code 93
    Code 128
    Datalogic 2 of 5
    EAN-8
    EAN-13
    GS1 Databar
    GS1-128
    Industrial 2 of 5
    Interleaved 2 of 5
    Matrix 2 of 5
    MSI
    UPC-A
    UPC-E
    Aztec Code
    Data Matrix
    Micro PDF 417
    PDF 417
    QR Code
    320 to 1203.31Solder1 3/4"1"5716N11000000
     

    Motion-Sensing Modules for Development Boards

    By detecting body heat, these modules sense when people are moving. Connect them to your development board to integrate them into alarm systems, automated lighting, and other applications.
    Modules with Adjustable Infrared Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Sensing Modules for Development Boards , Adjustable.
    Modules with an adjustable infrared motion sensor let you expand or lower the sensing distance. To connect them to a device, solder wires or headers to them.
    Sensing Distance,
    m
    Field of
    View
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Connection
    Method
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    2 to 6110°5 to 12Solder1 1/4"1"8194N13000000
     
    Modules with Fixed Infrared Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Sensing Modules for Development Boards , Fixed.
    Modules with a fixed infrared motion and thermal sensor can detect if a person is moving or even just present within the sensing distance. That means you could use them to automate lighting in an office where workers are sitting still. To connect them to your device, solder on wires or headers. For a solderless connection, use a Qwiic cord.
    Output Data
    Sensing Distance,
    m
    Field of
    View
    Accuracy
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    480°±0.3° C1630-40 to 1851.7 to 3.60x5ASolder21"1"8194N12000000
     

    Airflow Modules for Development Boards

    Position these modules in vents or near sensitive electronics to monitor airflow. Unlike handheld meters, these modules continuously monitor airflow and alert you to changes. Connect them to development boards with Qwiic cords or by soldering.
    Modules with Airflow Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Airflow Modules for Development Boards.
    Output Data
    Airflow Speed,
    mph
    Airflow Speed
    Tolerance, mph
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    0 to 33.6-1.68 to 1.68128Airflow0 to 1852.7 to 3.30x28Solder21"1"7135N11000000
     

    Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards

    Stream distance readings to your development board in real time. Set up these modules near your robotics, production lines, or liquid monitoring systems to capture changing positioning.
    Ultrasonic Modules
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards , Ultrasonic Modules.
    Ultrasonic modules use sound pulses to measure distance. They can be used in low lighting. However, they may not be accurate on soft, small, or oddly shaped objects that won’t reflect sound waves properly.
    Sensing
    Distance
    Accuracy
    Output Data
    Freq., Hz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Connection
    Method
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    2 cm to 4 m±0.3 cm40Distance32 to 1005Push In, Solder1 3/4"3/4"1/2"7132N1300000
     
    Infrared LED Modules
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards , Infrared LED Modules, Wire Leads Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards , Infrared LED Modules, Qwiic Connection.

    Wire Leads Connection

    Qwiic Connection

    Infrared LED modules bounce light off an object and back into their own sensor to measure distance.
    I²C Communication Protocol—Modules with I²C protocol make setup and data collection simple. They convert readings into an electrical signal to transmit to your board.
    Qwiic Connection—Those with a Qwiic connection are easily installed using Qwiic cords.
    Output Data
    Sensing Distance,
    cm
    Sensing Distance
    Resolution, cm
    Accuracy
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Wire Lead
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Wire Leads Connection
    4 to 3050Distance15 to 1404.5 to 5.5Solder35"1 3/4"3/4"9/16"7132N18000000
    10 to 8020Distance15 to 1404.5 to 5.5Solder35"1 3/4"3/4"9/16"7132N1700000
     
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    5 to 101±1 cm7200Distance0 to 1403.30x62Solder22 5/16"1"7/8"7132N12000000
     
    Laser Modules
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards , Laser Modules.
    Laser modules quickly and accurately detect objects up to 40 meters away. Choose them to measure the distance of fast-moving objects.
    I²C Communication Protocol—Modules with I²C protocol make setup and data collection simple. They convert readings into an electrical signal to transmit to your board.
    Output Data
    Sensing Distance,
    m
    Sensing Distance
    Resolution, cm
    Accuracy
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    kHz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Wire Lead
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Wire Leads Connection
    1 to 401±2.5 cm71Distance0 to 1404.75 to 50x6267 3/4"2 1/8"1"1 5/16"IP07
    7132N110000000
     

    Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards

    Measure your device's acceleration, rotation, or orientation. These modules gather data over time and track movement, which can help improve performance, debug issues, and calibrate your components. Solder them onto a development board. To connect them to your device, solder on a wire or header. For a solderless connection, use a Qwiic cord (not included).
    Modules with Accelerometer
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards.
    An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.
    Output Data
    Accel., g
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    kHz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    8
    16
    32
    64
    1610Acceleration-40 to 2201.2 to 3.60x1E
    0x1F
    Solder21"1"8184N11000000
     
    Modules with Magnetometer
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards.
    A magnetometer measures your device's orientation.
    Output Data
    Magnetic Field
    Measuring, G
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    kHz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    0 to 8181Magnetic Field Strength-40 to 2202.8 to 3.60x30Solder13/4"5/16"8184N14000000
     
    Modules with Accelerometer and Gyroscope
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards.
    A gyroscope measures how fast your device is rotating.
    An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.
    Output Data
    Accel., g
    Velocity
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    kHz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    2
    4
    8
    16
    125 °/s
    250 °/s
    500 °/s
    1,000 °/s
    2,000 °/s
    4,000 °/s
    167.68Acceleration, Angular Velocity-40 to 1851.71 to 3.60x6A
    0x6B
    Solder21"1"8184N12000000
     
    Modules with Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Motion-Measuring Modules for Development Boards.
    A gyroscope measures how fast your device is rotating.
    A magnetometer measures your device's orientation.
    An accelerometer measures the rate at which your device is speeding up or slowing down.
    Output Data
    Accel., g
    Velocity
    Magnetic Field
    Measuring, G
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    kHz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    2
    4
    8
    16
    125 °/s
    250 °/s
    500 °/s
    1,000 °/s
    2,000 °/s
    4,000 °/s
    0 to 8181Acceleration, Angular Velocity, Magnetic Field Strength-40 to 2201.71 to 3.60x6A
    0x6B
    0x30
    Solder21"1"8184N13000000
     

    Environmental-Monitoring Modules for Development Boards

    Keep equipment running and working conditions safe—these modules add air quality tracker capabilities to your development board. Each module gathers data on air conditions, ranging from temperature and humidity to carbon dioxide or volatile organic compound (VOC) levels. These modules easily connect to boards and other components with Qwiic cords or by soldering.
    Modules with Air Quality Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Environmental-Monitoring Modules for Development Boards .
    Modules with an air quality sensor identify spikes in VOC levels to track air quality changes. Instead of directly measuring VOCs, they measure how much the VOC level has changed in the last 24 hours.
    Output Data
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Measures
    Relative Volatile
    Organic Compound Index
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    1633Relative Volatile Organic Compound Concentration0 to 5001.7 to 3.60x59Solder21"1"7126N13000000
     
    Modules with Temperature, Humidity, and Air Quality Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. -10° C to 60° C. Environmental-Monitoring Modules for Development Boards .
    Modules with a temperature, humidity, and air quality sensor help you make sure the air is healthy in your facility. They directly measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
    Output Data
    Resolution,
    bit
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° C
    RH
    Carbon Dioxide Concentration
    Measured, ppm
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    160.2Temperature, Relative Humidity, Carbon Dioxide Level-10 to 600% to 100%0 to 40,0002.4 to 5.50x62Solder21"1"7126N11000000
     
    Modules with Temperature, Humidity, and Barometer Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. -40° C to 85° C. Environmental-Monitoring Modules for Development Boards .
    Modules with a temperature, humidity, and barometer sensor are often used as part of an automated system that runs equipment based on the weather. For instance, you can use them in a system that will turn on a humidifier if humidity dips below a certain level.
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° C
    RH
    Barometric Pressure,
    in. Hg
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C
    Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure-40 to 850% to 100%8.9 to 32.51.71 to 3.60x76
    0x77
    Solder21"1"7126N12000000
     
    Modules with Temperature, Humidity, Air Quality, and Barometer Sensor
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Development Board Sensor Modules. Environmental-Monitoring Modules for Development Boards , Air Quality Sensor.
    Modules with a temperature, humidity, air quality, and barometer sensor give you the most comprehensive picture of air conditions in your facility. They directly measure the amount of VOCs and give you an estimated measurement of carbon dioxide based on VOC levels. They monitor air quality using Germany’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
    Measures
    Temp. Range,
    ° C
    RH
    Equiv. Carbon Dioxide
    Concentration Measured, ppm
    Total Volatile
    Organic Compound, ppb
    Barometric Pressure,
    in. Hg
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    I2C Address
    Connection
    Method
    No. of Qwiic
    Connections
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    I²C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
    Temperature, Relative Humidity, Equivalent Carbon Dioxide, Total Volatile Organic Compound Concentration, Air Quality Index, Barometric Pressure0 to 6520% to 80%400 to 650,0000 to 65,0008.9 to 32.51.2 to 3.60x52
    0x53
    0x76
    0x77
    Solder21"1"7126N14000000
     
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