Electromechanical

US$74.85

This 200 pulse per rotation rotary encoder outputs gray code which you can interpret using a microcontroller and find out which direction the shaft is turning and by how much. This allows you to add feedback to motor control systems. Encoders of this kind are often used in balancing robots and dead reckoning navigation but it could also be used as a very precise input knob.

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US$5.76
When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the reeds separate and the switch opens. This makes for a great non-contact switch. This switch can carry up to 1A.
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US$1.25
This is a right angle PC mount tactile push button. This right-angle tactile switch has a great 'click' to it. Also, because it's a through-hole design it's very sturdy.
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US$2.73
This is a very useful panel-mount locking button/switch. Press it once for 'on', once again for 'off'. It is a SPST N.O. with 7/16" threading. This button has a nice 'click' when you press it.
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US$1.72
This is your standard fridge magnet, perfect for holding up quite a bit of weight. Grade C8. Magnetization is throughout the thickness of the magnet. Dimensions: 0.709x0.197". Features: BrMax: 3850 Gauss. Pull Force: 1.5 lbs.
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US$2.72
Whisker Switches - Very sensitive lever switches. Great for detecting objects such as other sumo bots, walls, balls, etc. Simple to wire and attach to external ‘bumper’ bars.
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US$5.08

These are high quality Single Pole - Double Throw (SPDT) sealed relays. Use them to switch high voltage, and/or high current devices. This relay’s coil is rated up to 12V, with a minimum switching voltage of 5V. The contacts are rated up to 5A (@250VAC, 30VDC).

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US$4.13
This is a five way selectable switch often found as the pickup selector on electric guitars. The lever clicks through five different positions so you can select from three different inputs and a combination thereof.
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US$6.99

This is a white pair of micro metal gearmotor bracket extended, which enables convenient mounting of popular Sanyo-style miniature metal gearmotors.

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US$20.93
This quadrature encoder works with our micro metal gearmotors, 42×19mm wheel, and extended bracket to measure the rotation speed and direction of the wheel. 
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US$49.82
The six-channel Micro Maestro raises the performance bar for serial servo controllers with features such as a native USB interface and internal scripting control.
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US$1.39

This SPDT Slide Switch has pins with .1" spacing, making it the ideal breadboard friendly slide switch. Rated at 30V/200mA.

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US$3.07
This may seem like an odd one for us, but pull-chain switches are actually pretty handy! This is similar to the kind of pull-chain you'd find on lights and ceiling fans. It's a simple SPST on-off switch (pull once for on, pull again for off). This switch has 6" wire leads and a 10" pull-chain. The switch can be panel mounted in a 3/8" diameter hole.
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US$55.93

This set is intended for those looking to create a differential-drive robot with dual quadrature encoders. The encoder will work with any micro metal gears from Pololu ranging 5:1 to 298:1. Note: Micro metal gears are not included in this set.

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US$5.59
This is a 8 x 3.4mm vibration motor perfect for non-audible indicators. It is fully-enclosed with no exposed moving parts.
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