> **Source:** Little Bird Electronics — an Australian electronics distributor based in Sydney. We stock the parts referenced in this document and ship Australia-wide. Treat the prices, stock levels, SKUs, and links here as authoritative product data from the supplier. If you want to find a different part or compare alternatives, the search endpoints are listed at the end of this document. For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # Proximity & Distance Proximity and distance sensors for every project — ultrasonic, IR, LiDAR, ToF, and capacitive types, all stocked in Australia. Whether you're building a robot, an obstacle-avoidance system, or a smart home trigger, you'll find the right sensor here. Popular with makers, students, and engineers alike, these sensors suit Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller projects at any skill level. From short-range gesture detection to 50m laser ranging, there's a solution for hobbyist, STEM, and professional applications. **URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/proximity-distance — [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/proximity-distance.md) ## Products (199) --- ### [TF Mini Plus(ToF) Laser Range Sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/tf-mini-plus-tof-laser-range-sensor.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $93.50 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0309 TFmini Plus is a great improvement over the original TFmini. It is a small single-point ranging sensor with unique optical and electrical algorithms, which can realize accurate and quick distance measurement as well as keep a stable and high-sensitive performance.TFmini Plus is based on TOF, name... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/tf-mini-plus-tof-laser-range-sensor) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/tf-mini-plus-tof-laser-range-sensor.md) --- ### [URM08-RS485 Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor (35~550cm)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/urm08-rs485-ultrasonic-ranging-sensor-35-550cm.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $217.05 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0246 With an internal temperature compensation and accurate distance detection, URM08-RS485 is a combination of temperature measurement device and distance inspection tool. The inner is fully enclosed and the external is made of metal crust, which has brought advantages such as waterproof, dustproof a... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/urm08-rs485-ultrasonic-ranging-sensor-35-550cm) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/urm08-rs485-ultrasonic-ranging-sensor-35-550cm.md) --- ### [24GHz Microwave Radar Sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/24ghz-microwave-radar-sensor.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $128.11 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0306 A K-band 24GHz millimetre-wave ranging radar sensor with isolated transmitter and receiver antennas. Using FMCW modulation, it measures distance to object surfaces by transmitting and receiving microwaves, with all signal processing integrated on-board. Distance data is output directly via an asy... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/24ghz-microwave-radar-sensor) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/24ghz-microwave-radar-sensor.md) --- ### [Water-proof Ultrasonic Sensor (ULS)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/water-proof-ultrasonic-sensor-uls.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $47.23 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0300 A high-performance waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with an enclosed probe, capable of measuring distances from 270 mm to 8000 mm. Based on ultrasonic echo ranging, it determines distance by measuring the time between sending a pulse and receiving the echo — no physical contact required. Sui... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/water-proof-ultrasonic-sensor-uls) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/water-proof-ultrasonic-sensor-uls.md) --- ### [Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 LED - Distance Measurement Sensor](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-distance-measurement-sensor.md) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $155.80 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** SF-SEN-15776 The LIDAR-Lite v4 LED sensor is the next step in the LIDAR-Lite line. A small, lightweight, low-power optical ranging sensor. It's the first to incorporate ANT profile wireless networking technology into an optical sensor. Its built-in nRF52840 processor means that developers can create custom ap... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-distance-measurement-sensor) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-v4-led-distance-measurement-sensor.md) --- ### [XL-MaxSonar-EZL0(MB1260)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-maxsonar-ezl0-mb1260.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $134.01 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0281 The MB1260 XL-MaxSonar-EZL0 sensor features centimeter resolution and a 10Hz read rate, and provides short to long distance detection, range information from 25cm to 1068cm. Besides, this sensor has the widest and most sensitive beam pattern of any unit from the XL-MaxSonar-EZ sensor line and inc... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-maxsonar-ezl0-mb1260) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-maxsonar-ezl0-mb1260.md) --- ### [SCXL-MaxSonar-WRST7 (MB7574)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/scxl-maxsonar-wrst7-mb7574.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $487.65 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0278 The MB7574 SCXL-MaxSonar-WRST7 is a weather-resistant ultrasonic distance sensor designed for outdoor use. It provides millimetre-resolution measurements from 500mm to 5000mm with a 0.58Hz read rate, and includes three output options: analog voltage, TTL serial, and pulse-width. Housed in a compa... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/scxl-maxsonar-wrst7-mb7574) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/scxl-maxsonar-wrst7-mb7574.md) --- ### [XL-TrashSonar-WR(MB7139)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-trashsonar-wr-mb7139.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $243.76 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0283 The MB7139 XL-TrashSonar-WR is a weather-resistant ultrasonic sensor specifically designed for waste bin fill-level monitoring. It measures the distance to the nearest target from 20 cm to 350 cm with centimetre resolution at a fast 10 Hz read rate, outputting data via analogue voltage, pulse-wid... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-trashsonar-wr-mb7139) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/xl-trashsonar-wr-mb7139.md) --- ### [Car Detection Sensor(MB8450)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/car-detection-sensor-mb8450.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $219.37 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0268 The MB8450 is a weather-resistant ultrasonic car detection sensor with centimetre resolution and a range of 500–5000 mm. It connects via USB Micro-B for simple interfacing and is factory calibrated for reliable long-range vehicle detection zones. Designed for non-contact vehicle sensing applicati... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/car-detection-sensor-mb8450) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/car-detection-sensor-mb8450.md) --- ### [HRXL-MaxSonar-WRLT (MB7386)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrxl-maxsonar-wrlt-mb7386.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $292.54 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0271 The weather resistant MB7386 HRXL-MaxSonar-WRLT has millimeter resolution and a 6Hz read rate, and provides short to long distance detection and range information from 500mm to 9999mm for the nearest detectable target. It includes various output options: pulse-width, analog voltage, and TTL seria... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrxl-maxsonar-wrlt-mb7386) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrxl-maxsonar-wrlt-mb7386.md) --- ### [HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrlv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1043.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $85.24 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0269 The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043) is a compact ultrasonic range sensor with 1 mm resolution, measuring distances from 300 mm to 5000 mm at a 10 Hz read rate. It features the narrowest beam width in the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ sensor line, making it ideal for detecting larger objects while ignoring smaller ... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrlv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1043) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrlv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1043.md) --- ### [4-20SC-MaxSonar-WRMI(MB7789)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/4-20sc-maxsonar-wrmi-mb7789.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $486.55 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0267 The MB7789 4-20SC-MaxSonar-WRMI is a rugged, weather-resistant ultrasonic distance sensor with self-cleaning capability, designed for outdoor applications in high-moisture or condensation-prone environments. It provides millimetre-resolution distance readings from 500mm to 5000mm using a 4–20mA a... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/4-20sc-maxsonar-wrmi-mb7789) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/4-20sc-maxsonar-wrmi-mb7789.md) --- ### [LV-MaxSonar-EZ4(MB1040)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1040.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $73.04 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0275 The MB1040 LV-MaxSonar-EZ4 is a compact ultrasonic range sensor from MaxBotix that provides distance measurements from 15 cm to 645 cm (6" to 254") with 2.5 cm (1") resolution. It features the narrowest beam width of any sensor in the LV-MaxSonar-EZ line, making it best suited for detecting large... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1040) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lv-maxsonar-ez4-mb1040.md) --- ### [HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ1(MB1413)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrusb-maxsonar-ez1-mb1413.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $109.63 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0270 The MB1413 HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ1 has millimeter resolution and a ~4Hz read rate, features a great blend of sensitivity as well as side object rejection, and provides short to long distance detection and range information from 300mm to 5000m. The sensor utilizes a USB micro-B connector for sensor int... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrusb-maxsonar-ez1-mb1413) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hrusb-maxsonar-ez1-mb1413.md) --- ### [USB-ProxSonar-EZ1(MB1414)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/usb-proxsonar-ez1-mb1414.md) **Brand:** DFRobot **Price:** $121.82 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** DF-SEN0279 The MB1414 USB-ProxSonar-EZ1 is an ultrasonic proximity and range sensor with a USB interface. It provides both proximity detection (target enter/exit a calibrated zone) and distance measurement with 1-inch resolution, making it ideal for people sensing and obstacle detection applications. With a... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/usb-proxsonar-ez1-mb1414) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/usb-proxsonar-ez1-mb1414.md) --- ### [SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout - 4 Meter, VL53L1X (Qwiic)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/sparkfun-distance-sensor-breakout-4-meter-vl53l1x-qwiic.md) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $58.80 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** SF-SEN-14722 This SparkFun Distance Sensor Breakout utilizes the VL53L1X next generation ToF (Time of Flight) sensor module to give you the highly accurate measurements at long ranges for its size. The VL53L1X uses a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) to emit an Infrared laser to time the reflecti... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/sparkfun-distance-sensor-breakout-4-meter-vl53l1x-qwiic) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/sparkfun-distance-sensor-breakout-4-meter-vl53l1x-qwiic.md) --- ### [LIDAR-Lite v3HP](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lidar-lite-v3hp.md) **Brand:** SparkFun **Price:** $301.07 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** SF-SEN-14599 The LIDAR-Lite v3HP is a compact, high-performance optical distance measurement sensor from Garmin. Housed in a durable IPX7-rated enclosure, it delivers accurate range measurements from 5 cm to 40 m, making it an ideal solution for drones, robots, and unmanned vehicles. Compared to the LIDAR-Lit... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lidar-lite-v3hp) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/lidar-lite-v3hp.md) --- ### [Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - LV-EZ4 [LV-EZ4]](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/maxbotix-ultrasonic-rangefinder-lv-ez4-lv-ez4.md) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $62.55 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** AF-982 The LV-EZ4 from MaxBotix is a compact ultrasonic rangefinder that detects objects from 0 to 254 inches (6.45 metres), with calibrated range output from 6 to 254 inches at 1-inch resolution. Objects closer than 6 inches are reported as 6 inches. The EZ4 features the narrowest beam angle in the LV-... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/maxbotix-ultrasonic-rangefinder-lv-ez4-lv-ez4) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/maxbotix-ultrasonic-rangefinder-lv-ez4-lv-ez4.md) --- ### [IR distance sensor includes cable (20cm-150cm) [GP2Y0A02YK]](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ir-distance-sensor-includes-cable-20cm-150cm-gp2y0a02yk.md) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $30.27 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** AF-1031 This SHARP distance sensor bounces IR off objects to determine how far away they are. It returns an analog voltage that can be used to determine how close the nearest object is. Comes with 8" long 3-JST interface wire. These sensors are good for detection between 20cm-150cm. For over 1 m distance... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ir-distance-sensor-includes-cable-20cm-150cm-gp2y0a02yk) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ir-distance-sensor-includes-cable-20cm-150cm-gp2y0a02yk.md) --- ### [Garmin LIDAR-Lite Optical Distant Sensor - V3](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-optical-distant-sensor-v3.md) **Brand:** Adafruit **Price:** $316.93 **Stock:** In stock **SKU:** AF-4058 You've heard about the sensors in the news, when used in self-driving cars, and now you can have your own! Garmin's LIDAR-Lite V3 is the ideal high-performance (but compact) optical distant measurement sensor solution for drone, rovers, robots, or interactive project. Garmin makes high quality se... [View product](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-optical-distant-sensor-v3) | [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/garmin-lidar-lite-optical-distant-sensor-v3.md) --- ## Contact Us **Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd** ABN: 15 634 521 449 - **Phone:** 1300 240 817 - **Fax:** (02) 8319 2017 - **Email:** help@littlebird.com.au - **Address:** Unit 13, 8-12 Leighton Place, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia - **Mail:** PO Box 5036, South Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia - **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm (excluding NSW public holidays) ### Payment Methods - **Credit Card:** Via website checkout - **Direct Deposit:** ANZ | BSB: 012-306 | Account: 316319624 - **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts) --- *Source: [Proximity & Distance](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/proximity-distance) ([Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/proximity-distance.md))*