Sensor
general breakdown of the sensor categories they carry:
Environmental & Chemical
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Temperature & Humidity: Standard DHT-style modules, industrial thermocouples, and precision thermistors.
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Air & Gas: MQ-series gas sensors for detecting everything from methane to carbon monoxide, plus general air quality monitors.
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Liquid & Water Quality: pH sensors, TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meters, and various liquid level and float sensors.
Motion, Distance & Proximity
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Distance/Ranging: Ultrasonic sensors, IR (infrared) obstacle avoidance, and specialized LiDAR or radar modules.
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Movement & Orientation: PIR motion sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes for stabilization and orientation tracking.
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Navigation: Line tracking arrays and GPS/GNSS modules.
Physical Force & Mechanical
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Pressure & Force: Flex/force sensors, load cells, strain gauges, and industrial-grade barometric pressure sensors.
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Vibration & Touch: Piezoelectric vibration modules, bump switches, and capacitive touch interfaces.
Electrical & Magnetic
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Power Monitoring: Current and voltage sensors (both AC and DC) for battery management or power consumption tracking.
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Magnetic: Hall Effect sensors, frequently used for calculating motor RPM or acting as non-contact limit switches.
Specialized & Biometric
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Human Interface: Fingerprint/biometric scanners and ECG/heart-rate monitors.
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Identification & Audio: RFID/NFC readers, sound detection modules, and raw imaging/camera sensors.