Motion (PIR, ultrasonic)
Motion and proximity sensors for every detection challenge — PIR passive infrared, ultrasonic rangefinders, microwave radar, laser ToF, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and vibration sensors all in one place. Perfect for robotics, security systems, gesture control, and STEM projects.
Whether you're building an automatic light switch, a collision-avoiding robot, or a people counter, you'll find the right sensor here. Delivered to makers, students, and engineers across Australia.
PIR Motion Sensor
SKU: LB-00158 | Brand: Little Bird
This PIR sensor is suitable for use with Arduino and Raspberry PI. The 3.3v logic level is very handy as it allows you to use this sensor with 3.3v Arduinos like the Due or Pro Mini as well as 5V like the Uno as 3....
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor HC-SR04
SKU: LB-LR0230 | Brand: Little Bird
The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that measures distances from 2cm to 500cm (approximately 5 metres) with 1cm resolution. It works by emitting a 40kHz ultrasonic pulse, then measuring the time it...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Octopus PIR Sensor Brick
SKU: EF-EF04055 | Brand: ElecFreaks
OCTOPUS PIR Sensor module is a type of electronic building block based on AM412 pyroelectric digital smart sensor. It can be used in sensing and detection of human or animal motion, sensing distance is about 4-5 me...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
PIR (motion) sensor
SKU: AF-189 | Brand: Adafruit
PIR sensors are used to detect motion from pets/humanoids from about 20 feet away (possibly works on zombies, not guaranteed). This one has an adjustable delay before firing (approx 2-4 seconds), adjustable sensiti...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module
SKU: DF-SEN0521 | Brand: DFRobot
The 5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module is a high-sensitivity motion detection sensor that transmits and receives 5.8GHz electromagnetic waves. By analysing the difference between transmitted and reflected signals, it relia...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
5V IR Photoelectric Switch (4m)
SKU: DF-SEN0523 | Brand: DFRobot
This IR break-beam photoelectric switch detects objects by sending an invisible infrared beam from an emitter to a receiver. When a non-transparent object passes between the two and breaks the beam, the receiver outpu...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
ME007YS Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0312 | Brand: DFRobot
The ME007YS is a waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor designed for non-contact liquid level measurement and other distance sensing applications. With an IP67-rated sealed probe and UART serial output, it delivers rel...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
Weatherproof Ultrasonic Sensor with Separate Probe
SKU: DF-SEN0208 | Brand: DFRobot
Most ultrasonic distance sensors aren't waterproof which can be a problem if you need your project to withstand the elements outdoors. No need to worry any more! We have developed waterproof ultrasonic distance senso...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor - HC-SR04
SKU: SF-SEN-15569 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor. This economical sensor provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 module includes an u...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - LV-EZ0 [LV-EZ0]
SKU: AF-979 | Brand: Adafruit
The LV-EZ0 from MaxBotix is a compact ultrasonic rangefinder providing short to long-range detection. It can detect objects from 0 to 254 inches (6.45 m) and provides calibrated range information from 6 inches out to ...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Learn to Solder - DIY Ultrasonic Ranging Electronic Kit
SKU: LB-LS6569 | Brand: Little Bird
A DIY soldering kit that builds into a functional ultrasonic distance meter. Using an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, STC89C52 microcontroller, and 3-digit 7-segment display, this kit measures distances from 5cm to 4m with...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
C1001 60GHz mmWave Indoor Fall Detection Sensor for Arduino / ESP32 / micro:bit (11 Meters)
SKU: DF-SEN0623 | Brand: DFRobot
The C1001 mmWave Human Detection Sensor is a high-precision 60GHz millimeter-wave radar sensor engineered for advanced human detection. Unlike standard 24GHz millimeter-wave sensors that are limited to detecting prese...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
PIR in case
SKU: LB-PIR-CABLE | Brand: Little Bird
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor housed in a protective case with a 45cm cable. Detects motion within a 6-metre range and 120° field of view, making it ideal for security systems, automatic lighting, and...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor Distance Measuring Module Ultra01+
SKU: EF-EF03085 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that provides non-contact measurement from 2 cm to 450 cm with up to 3 mm resolution. It uses a 40 kHz ultrasonic transducer pair — one transmitter and one recei...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Water-proof Ultrasonic Sensor (ULA)
SKU: DF-SEN0301 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an ultrasonic distance sensor(ULS) of high performance with an enclosed waterproof probe. The sensor, like many other ultrasonic sensors, based on the principle of ultrasonic echo ranging, determines the dista...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
PIR Motion Sensor (JST)
SKU: SF-SEN-13285 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple to use motion sensor. Power it up and wait 1-2 seconds for the sensor to get a snapshot of the still room. If anything moves after that period, the ‘alarm’ pin will go low.This unit works great from 5...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor - 3.3V (HC-SR04), 180° (red) - SparkFun Electronics
SKU: SF-SEN-28798 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor, now in Red! This economical sensor offers non-contact measurement functionality ranging from 2cm to 400cm, with a ranging accuracy of up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 ...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
Miniature Ultrasonic Distance Ranging Obstacle Avoidance Sensor (3m, RS485, IP67)
SKU: DF-SEN0591 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction With a measurement range of up to 3m, the RS485 ultrasonic obstacle avoidance distance ranging sensor offers advantages such as small blind zones (Measurement accuracy: 1 + (S * 0.3%) cm), narrow measur...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
IP68 Underwater Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Sensor (3m, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0598 | Brand: DFRobot
An IP68-rated ultrasonic obstacle avoidance sensor specifically designed for underwater applications. With a measurement range of 2–300cm and UART output, this compact sensor enables underwater vehicles and robots to ...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
URM06 - PULSE Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0151 | Brand: DFRobot
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasonic pulses, and by measuring the time of ultrasonic pulse reaches the object and back to the transducer, the distance of sensor from the target object is calculated. They are widely used...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun