Sensors are able to measure all sorts of things on your robot. While there are hundreds of options out there we have selected those that are most used by teams.
We try our best to include everything we know about as accurately as possible. If you find an error or know something is missing please let us know by updating one of our Google Spreadsheets:
Note: It is up to you to verify the part you want to use fits within the rules.
| Product | Type | Measures | Output | Voltage | Vendor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 turn 10kOhm Potentiometer![]() |
Potentiometer | Rotations | Analog | 0, 5.5 | Digi-Key |
10 turn 10kOhm Potentiometer![]() |
Potentiometer | Rotations | Analog | 0, 5.5 | Digi-Key |
10 turn 5kOhm Potentiometer![]() |
Potentiometer | Rotations | Analog | 0, 5.5 | AndyMark |
63R Optical Encoder![]() |
Encoder, Quadrature Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | Digi-Key |
ADXRS450![]() |
Gyro | Orientation | SPI | 3.3, 5.5 | Analog Devices |
Analog Accelerometer![]() |
Accelerometer | Acceleration, Orientation | Analog | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
Analog Pressure Sensor![]() |
Pressure | Pressure | Analog | 5.5 | AndyMarkREV Robotics |
BaneBots 220 Encoder Block![]() |
Encoder | Rotations | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Banner QS18VN6LV![]() |
Beam Break | Presence | Digital | 12 | Banner Engineering |
Bumper Switch![]() |
Limit Switch | Touch | Digital | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
CIMcoder![]() |
Encoder | Rotations | Digital | 5.5, 12, 24 | AndyMarkStudica |
CUI Inc. AMT103-V![]() |
Encoder, Quadrature Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | Digi-Key |
E4T OEM Miniature Optical Encoder![]() |
Encoder, Quadrature Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | AndyMarkStudicaUS Digital |
EStop Potentiometer![]() |
Potentiometer | Rotations | Analog | 5 | eStop Robotics |
Gadgeteer Pigeon IMU![]() |
Accelerometer, Gyro, Inertial Mesaurement Unit (IMU), Magnetometer | Orientation | CAN, UART | 5, 12 | CTR ElectronicsVEXpro |
Hall Effect Sensor![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Hall Effect Sensor Board![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | West Coast Products |
Hall Effect Two Channel Encoder![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | AndyMarkStudica |
Heavy Duty MRS® Band Switch![]() |
Reed Switch | Piston Position | Digital | 3.3, 5, 5.5, 12, 24 | Bimba |
HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1![]() |
Ultrasonic | Distance | Analog, PWM, TTL UART | 5.5 | AndyMarkMaxBotix |
IR Beam Break![]() |
Beam Break | Presence | Digital | 3.3, 5.5 | Adafruit |
LidarLite![]() |
IR rangfinder | Distance | I2C, PWM | 5.5 | Robot Shopsparkfun |
Light Sensor![]() |
PhotoResistor | Brightness | Analog | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
Limit Switch![]() |
Limit Switch | Touch | Digital | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
Limit switch, side rotary adjustable lever![]() |
Limit Switch | Touch | Digital | 0, 5.5, 12 | Automation Direct |
| Line Tracker |
PhotoResistor | Brightness | Analog | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
MA3 Absolute Encoder![]() |
Absolute Encoder, Encoder | Rotations | Analog | 5.5 | AndyMarkStudica |
Microsoft Lifecam HD-3000![]() |
Camera | Brightness, Distance, Shapes | USB | 5.5 | AmazonAndyMarkneweggStudica |
Mini Photoelectric Sensor![]() |
Beam Break | Presence | Digital | 3.3, 5.5 | eStop Robotics |
navX Micro Robotics Navigation Sensor![]() |
Accelerometer, Gyro, IMU, Magnetometer | Orientation | I2C, SPI, TTL UART, USB | 5.5 | Kauai Labs |
navX MXP Robotics Navigation Sensor![]() |
Accelerometer, Gyro, IMU, Magnetometer | Orientation | I2C, SPI, TTL UART, USB | 5.5 | AndyMarkKauai Labs |
Pixy, CMUcam5 Smart Vision Sensor Camera![]() |
Camera | Brightness, Distance, Shapes | Analog, Digital, I2C, SPI, UART, USB | 5 | AdafruitAmazonAndyMarkRobotShop |
RPLIDAR![]() |
LIDAR | Distance | TTL UART | 5 | Al's RobotDF RobotRobotShopSeeed Studio |
RS7 Encoder![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Pulse Train | 3.3, 5, 5.5, 12 | Armabot |
S4T Miniature Optical Shaft Encoder![]() |
Encoder, Quadrature Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train | 5.5 | US Digital |
Sensor6PAK Hall Effect Analog (DRV5053)![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sensor6PAK Hall Effect Latch (DRV5013)![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sensor6PAK Hall Effect Omni-Polar Switch (DRV5033)![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sensor6PAK Hall Effect Uni-Polar Switch (DRV5023)![]() |
Hall Effect | Rotations | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sensor6PAK Optical Analog (OPT101)![]() |
PhotoResistor | Brightness | Analog | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sensor6PAK Optical Threshold (OPT101)![]() |
PhotoResistor | Brightness | Digital | 5.5 | AndyMark |
Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F![]() |
IR Rangefinder | Distance | Analog | 5.5 | Digi-KeyPololusparkfun |
Sharp GP2Y0A21YK![]() |
IR Rangefinder | Distance | Analog | 5.5 | Digi-KeyPololusparkfun |
Sharp GP2Y0A41SK0F![]() |
IR Rangefinder | Distance | Analog | 5.5 | Digi-KeyPololusparkfun |
Sharp GP2Y0A710K0F![]() |
IR Rangefinder | Distance | Analog | 5.5 | RobotShop |
Snap Action Limit Switch![]() |
Limit Switch | Touch | Digital | 3.3, 5, 5.5, 12, 24 | eStop Robotics |
Solid State (HSC/HSK)![]() |
Reed Switch | Piston Position | Digital | 3.3, 5, 5.5, 12, 24 | Bimba |
SRF05 Rangefinder![]() |
Ultrasonic | Distance | Digital | 5 | Robot ElectronicsRobot Shop |
SRX Mag Encoder![]() |
Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train, PWM | 5.5 | AndyMarkCTR ElectronicsThe Robot SpaceVEXpro |
String Potentiometer![]() |
Potentiometer | Distance | Analog | 5.5, 12 | AndyMark |
Sweep![]() |
LIDAR | Distance | TTL UART | 5 | ArmabotScanse |
Ultrasonic Range Finder![]() |
Ultrasonic | Distance | Analog | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |
VersaPlanetary Integrated Encoder![]() |
Encoder | Rotations | Pulse Train, PWM | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEXproWest Coast Products |
XL-MaxSonar-EZ0![]() |
Ultrasonic | Distance | Analog, PWM, TTL UART | 5.5 | AndyMarkMaxBotix |
Yaw Rate Gyroscope Sensor![]() |
Gyro | Orientation | Analog | 5.5 | The Robot SpaceVEX EDR |