SmartElex TPS61040 12V Boost Converter Module SmartElex TPS61040 12V Boost Converter Module is designed to step up lower DC voltages to a stable 12V output, making it an ideal solution when your circuit requires a higher operating voltage than the available power source. This 12V boost converter is especially useful for students, hobbyists, engineers, educators, and startups working with battery-powered electronics or low-voltage microcontroller projects. It solves the challenge of powering 12V devices from compact power supplies like 3V or 5V inputs, without needing bulky transformer-based solutions. As a 3V to 12V boost converter, it integrates easily with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other development boards, making it highly suitable for robotics, IoT nodes, portable gadgets, automation circuits, and prototyping environments. Its compact design and reliable output make it a practical choice for powering sensors, actuators, communication modules, and small peripherals that need a 12V line. This module helps builders maintain efficiency and portability in their designs while ensuring stable performance across a range of real-world applications. Features: Steps up lower DC input to a stable 12V output Based on the TPS61040 high-efficiency boost converter IC Enables 12V operation from 3V, 5V, or other low-voltage sources Ideal for battery-powered and portable electronics Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and similar boards Suitable for sensors, small modules, IoT devices, and automation projects

SmartElex TPS63060 5V USB Buck-Boost Module – 500mA The SmartElex TPS63060 5V USB Buck-Boost Module – 500mA is a compact and high-efficiency buck boost module designed to provide a stable 5V output from input voltages ranging from 3V to 12V. Powered by a 2A internal switch, this 5V buck boost converter can deliver up to 500mA from a 3V source and at least 1000mA from a 12V source, making it ideal for battery-powered and portable electronics. Its synchronous operation allows complete output disconnection using the Enable pin, ensuring zero output power consumption when disabled. With over 90% efficiency, low heat generation, and ultra-low quiescent current (5mA enabled, 20µA disabled), it is well-suited for USB-powered DIY projects, embedded systems, and efficient power management applications. Features: Wide input voltage range: 3 to 12 VDC. Stable 5V DC Output: Produces a stable 5V output. 500mA Output Current: Provides up to 500mA of current. Buck-Boost Conversion: Provides a stable output despite swings in input voltage. Universal Power Supply: Ideal for a variety of portable tasks. Battery Pack Conversion: Converts battery packs into 5-volt USB power sources. Ideal for Variable Voltage: Designed to work with fluctuating or unknown battery voltages.

SmartElex Tracker Sensor The SmartElex Tracker Sensor is a 5-channel analog IR sensor designed for reliable and accurate line detection in robotics applications. Unlike basic digital sensors, this line tracking sensor delivers precise analog values from all five channels, allowing smoother movement and better control in line-following robots. It works by measuring infrared reflectance, where white surfaces reflect more IR light and black lines absorb it, producing clear output differences. With a 1 cm to 5 cm sensing range, 16 mm sensor spacing, and 3.3V–5V operating voltage, this Tracker Sensor integrates seamlessly with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers, making it perfect for educational, DIY, and competitive robotics projects. Features: Five analog output channels allow for precise tracking. Infrared reflectance-based sensing. Improved accuracy compared to digital-only sensors. Detects white and black surfaces that change values. Detection range: 1cm-5cm Detector space: 16mm Compatible with 3.3V to 5V systems. Perfect for robotics and automation tasks.

SmartElex USB A Female Breakout Board The SmartElex USB A Female Breakout Board is a simple and practical module that exposes the pins of a USB Type-A female connector for use in custom electronics projects. It allows users to easily connect USB peripherals such as flash drives, keyboards, Wi-Fi adapters, and other USB-based devices to their circuits, making it ideal for students, makers, educators, and engineers who need USB connectivity without designing a dedicated interface from scratch. This breakout board is especially useful during prototyping, troubleshooting, and learning environments where quick access to a USB port is required. This USB breakout board is suited for robotics, IoT systems, embedded development, automation, and hardware experimentation where communication or power delivery through a USB port is necessary. It integrates smoothly with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other microcontroller boards, making it beginner-friendly and flexible for various applications. With a straightforward interface and reliable connection points, the SmartElex USB A Female Breakout Board is a convenient tool for rapid prototyping, device testing, and building USB-enabled electronic projects. Features: USB Type-A female connector broken out to header pins for easy access Simplifies USB device connection for prototyping and testing Ideal for powering peripherals or accessing USB data lines Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other controllers Suitable for robotics, IoT, and embedded hardware development Compact and beginner-friendly design for quick integration

SmartElex USB Mini-B Breakout Board The SmartElex USB Mini-B Breakout Board is a compact adapter board designed to easily access the pins of a USB Mini-B connector for prototyping and development. It converts the connector into simple solderable or plug-and-play pins, helping users interface USB connections with custom circuits, development boards, and DIY electronics. This USB breakout board is ideal for students, hobbyists, engineers, and educators who need a reliable way to add USB connectivity without designing a custom PCB. This USB Mini-B adapter board is commonly used in robotics, IoT projects, firmware development, sensor interfacing, and power input for microcontroller systems. It integrates smoothly with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 where USB data or power access is needed. With its straightforward layout and beginner-friendly design, the SmartElex USB Mini-B Breakout Board is a practical choice for prototyping, repairing devices, or building custom hardware that requires a stable USB Mini-B interface. Features: USB Mini-B connector broken out to easy-to-use pins Simplifies USB connection for prototyping and DIY projects Ideal for adding USB power or data lines to custom circuits Beginner-friendly design suitable for learning and development Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and microcontroller boards Useful for repairs, testing, and hardware integration in embedded projects

SmartElex USB-C Serial Basic Converter and CH340C IC Breakout Module he SmartElex USB-C Serial Basic Converter with CH340C is a compact USB-to-serial adapter designed to help users program, debug, and communicate with microcontroller boards and embedded systems. It converts USB signals to reliable UART serial communication, making it useful for students, hobbyists, engineers, educators, and startups working with boards that lack native USB support. With its USB-C interface and CH340C chipset, it provides a simple plug-and-play experience for connecting development boards, sensors, and custom circuits to a computer. This USB-to-serial converter is ideal for prototyping in robotics, IoT development, firmware flashing, serial monitoring, and automation projects. It works smoothly with platforms like Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi (UART pins), and other TTL-based microcontrollers, making integration straightforward in both development and testing stages. Offering stable communication and easy computer connectivity, the SmartElex USB-C Serial Basic Converter with CH340C is a practical tool for labs, DIY electronics, and professional development environments. Features: Converts USB-C to TTL serial for programming and debugging CH340C chipset ensures stable and reliable UART communication Plug-and-play design for quick connection to development boards Compatible with Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi (UART), and more Ideal for firmware flashing, serial monitoring, and IoT prototyping Compact breakout module for labs, workshops, and field testing

SmartElex VCNL4040 Proximity Sensor Breakout -20cm The SmartElex VCNL4040 Proximity Sensor Breakout –20 cm is a compact digital Proximity Sensor designed for precise IR-based object detection and ambient light measurement. Powered by the VCNL4040, this IR Proximity Sensor can qualitatively detect objects up to 20 cm with no dead zone, reading accurately right up to the sensor face. Along with proximity sensing, the integrated ambient light sensor makes it suitable for applications like automatic dispensers, faucets, touchless interfaces, and light-aware projects. With solder-free connectivity and optional 0.1″ pins for breadboards, it’s an easy-to-use, reliable solution for modern electronics, IoT, and DIY systems. Note: The I2C address of the VCNL4040 is 0x60, which is hardware specified. A multiplexer/Mux is required to interface with numerous VCNL4040 sensors via a single bus. Features: Qualitative detection range: 20 cm. Integrated modules: infrared emitter (IRED), ambient light. Sensor (ALS), proximity sensor (PS) Operates ALS and PS in parallel. No Dead Zone. Operating voltage: 3.3 volts. I2C Address: 0x60.

SmartElex VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor The SmartElex VEML6030 Ambient Light Sensor is a compact and reliable sensor designed to measure ambient light levels with high sensitivity. It helps users detect changes in surrounding light and adjust system responses accordingly, making it suitable for students, makers, educators, and engineers working on lighting control, automation, and environmental sensing projects. This ambient light sensor offers a simple way to collect illumination data without complex circuitry, making it ideal for learning, prototyping, and early-stage product development. This sensor is commonly used in IoT devices, smart lighting systems, robotics, and mobile automation applications where real-time ambient light measurement is required. It integrates easily with popular development platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, enabling quick setup and smooth data communication. With stable performance and straightforward interfacing, the SmartElex VEML6030 is a practical choice for DIY electronics, educational labs, and embedded projects focused on adaptive lighting and light-based automation. Features: High-sensitivity ambient light measurement for accurate brightness detection Compact breakout board for easy integration and prototyping Simple digital interface for stable data communication Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 boards Ideal for smart lighting, IoT, robotics, and automation projects Suitable for education, product development, and DIY electronics

SmartElex VL53L5CX ToF Image Sensor The SmartElex VL53L5CX ToF Image Sensor is a compact, high-performance ToF Image Sensor designed for precise short-range distance sensing and spatial awareness. Based on ST’s advanced VL53L5CX chipset, this 64 pixel Time-of-Flight (ToF) 4 meter ranging sensor combines a SPAD array, infrared filters, and diffractive optical elements (DOE) to deliver consistent and accurate ranging even under challenging ambient lighting and different cover glass materials. It supports multizone distance measurements up to 4000 mm across all 64 zones with a wide 63° field-of-view, operating at up to 15 Hz. ST’s patented histogram algorithms enable reliable detection of multiple objects within the FoV while minimizing crosstalk beyond 60 cm. This short range ToF sensor is ideal for applications like 3D room mapping, robotics obstacle detection, gesture recognition, IoT systems, laser-assisted autofocus, and AR/VR enhancements. Note: The VL53L5CX is unique in that it requires firmware to be loaded via the I2C bus at power-on. Because this firmware is ~90k bytes, we recommend a microcontroller with enough storage to hold both the VL53L5CX firmware and your program code. Features: Model: VL53L5CX. Multizone ranging output with 4x4 or 8x8 independent zones. Up to 400 cm range 60 Hz frame rate capabilities. Operating voltage: 3.3 volts. I2C Address: 0x52. Emitter: 940 nm invisible light vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), with integrated analog driver. Using diffractive optical elements (DOE) on both transmitter and receiver, the field of view is 63 degrees diagonally square.

SmartElex VL6180 ToF Range Finder Sensor The SmartElex VL6180 ToF Range Finder Sensor is a compact time-of-flight distance sensor designed to measure short-range distances with high precision. It helps users detect objects and measure proximity using laser-based sensing, making it ideal for students, makers, educators, and engineers working on robotics, automation, and interactive projects. This ToF range finder sensor provides reliable readings without requiring complex signal processing, making it easier to implement in prototypes and learning environments. This short-range ToF sensor is widely used in obstacle detection, gesture sensing, IoT devices, and mobile robotics where accurate proximity data is essential. It integrates easily with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, allowing quick setup and communication for testing and project development. With stable performance and straightforward connectivity, the SmartElex VL6180 sensor is a practical choice for DIY electronics, educational labs, and early-stage product design involving distance measurement and interactive sensing applications. Features: Time-of-Flight (ToF) range finder for precise short-distance measurement Laser-based sensing for accurate proximity and object detection Compact module design for easy integration into projects Simple digital interface for smooth communication and setup Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 boards Ideal for robotics, IoT devices, automation, and gesture sensing applications