Anti-Static Resistor Paper

Apply 5v to the ends of the paper. Tap varies from 0 to 5v.
Resistance across paper is 100 KOhms.

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Pencil "Lead" (Graphite) Resistor

Apply 5v to the ends of the graphite mark on paper. Use a pencil as a tap.
Resistance across mark is 100MOhms.

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Variable Resistor (a.k.a. Rheostat, Potentiometer, or simply Pot)

Apply 5v to the ends of the resistor. Tap varies from 0 to 5v.

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Joystick - Two Variable Resistors

2, 6k Ohm variable resistors (rheostats, potentiometers [pots])
Spring loaded, plus-or-minus 600 Ohm movement.

Quantity 9

Photoresistors

Resistance varies with light that falls on its surface.
Often used as flame detectors in furnaces.

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Sharp - Long Distance InfraRed Measuring Sensor - GP2Y0A02YK
Specifications Sheet

Power: 5-volts DC @ 33mA
Outputs: 0.5 to 2.8v from 20 to 150cm.

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Photoresistor Sensor

Power: 5 Volts DC
Outputs: 1 - 4 Volts.

Quantity 4

NEC-Tokin 3D Motion Sensor - MDP-A3U9
Specifications

USB Compatible, made with a combination of 3 ceramic gyros, accelerometers and magnetic sensors...

Quantity 0 (Price quoted $1175.00 each)

Solenoid

Pushes or pulls magnet rod when voltage is applied to coil.
May also be used in reverse as an actuator.

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Dinsmore Sensors - Analog Compass Sensor - #1525
Specifications Sheet

Power: 5-volts DC @ 19mA.
Outputs: Dual analog channels, 2.5v ± 0.4v swing (total voltage swing rail to rail, aprox. 0.75V), 4mADC signal.

This sensor provides a ratiometric output on two channels. The outputs swing from 2.9v to 2.1v in a sine/cosine fashion. It will return to the indicated direction from a 90 degree displacement in approximately 2.5 seconds with no overswing.

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Photovoltaics - Solar Batteries

Power: Sunlight
Outputs: 0.5-volts DC.

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Seismic Detector - Buried Line Intrusion Detector (BLID)

Generates a small voltage spike when moved or shocked.
Basically a magnet on a spring inside a coil of wire.

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Joystick - Generic

4, 100k Ohm variable resistors (rheostats, potentiometers [pots])
Not spring loaded, plus-or-minus xxx Ohm movement.

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BANNER Mini-Screen - MSCA-1

Catalog
Manual

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Switches - All Kinds

On or Off
Microswitches (red and white) above, knife switch below.

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Reed Switches - All Sizes

Switch closes when near a strong magnet, but otherwise stays open.
Used estensively for security to sense when doors and windows are opened.

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Mercury Switches - All Sizes

Switch is sensitive to position.
Used as "tilt" detectors on pinball machines and other devices.

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Optical Interrupt Switches
a.k.a. Slotted Optical Switch

Infrared emitter and phototransistor or photodarlington detector. Detects when a beam is interrupted across the inside of the "U"-shaped device or when a beam is not reflected back in the case of the trapezoidal device.
Specification Sheet H22B1

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Infrared Rangefinder
NAIS MQ-W20A-DC12-24v AN5053

NAIS Matsushita

Quantity 2

Infrared Rangefinder
Omron E3V-DS8C43S

E3V3

Quantity 2