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.
Gravity: URM09 Analog Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0307 | Brand: DFRobot
The DFRobot URM09 is an analog output ultrasonic distance sensor optimised for fast ranging and obstacle avoidance. With a maximum measurement rate of 30Hz, built-in temperature compensation, and a range of 2–500cm, i...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TF Mini Plus(ToF) Laser Range Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0309 | Brand: DFRobot
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 a...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
24GHz Microwave Radar Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0306 | Brand: DFRobot
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 si...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ4 (MB1043)
SKU: DF-SEN0269 | Brand: DFRobot
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 s...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
LV-MaxSonar-EZ4(MB1040)
SKU: DF-SEN0275 | Brand: DFRobot
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 ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - LV-EZ4 [LV-EZ4]
SKU: AF-982 | Brand: Adafruit
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 inche...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
IR distance sensor includes cable (20cm-150cm) [GP2Y0A02YK]
SKU: AF-1031 | Brand: Adafruit
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...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Ultra Sonic range measurement module
SKU: SS-101990004 | Brand: Seeed Studio
This is a non-contact distance measurement module, which is also compatible with electronic brick. It’s designed for easy modular project usage with industrial performance. Features Detecting range: 3cm-4...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SRF05 ultrasonic sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0006 | Brand: DFRobot
The latest model SRF05 Detection range of 3 cm from the original SRF04 -3 m, increased to 1 cm -4 meters. RF04 is compatible with the original. Also has smaller side lobes. Ultrasonic module can be used to identi...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
VCNL4010 Proximity/Light sensor
SKU: AF-466 | Brand: Adafruit
The VCNL4010 sensor is a nice way to add a small-distance proximity sensor to your microcontroller project. For longer distances (in the range of cm, you can use a SHARP IR distance sensor, but those are only good ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
HRLV - MaxSonar - EZ (MB1013)
SKU: DF-SEN0135 | Brand: DFRobot
The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ (MB1013) is a high-resolution ultrasonic distance sensor with 1 mm resolution and a range of up to 5 metres. It features multiple output formats, internal temperature compensation, virtually no de...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
The Laser Photoelectric Switch GAB100M-AK-5V
SKU: DF-FIT0319 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a photoelectric switch that is composed of emitter and receptor.The emitter consists of a laser diode,and the laser has the characteristics of high precision, good orientation etc.The receptor consists of a p...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Gravity: Analog Adjustable Infrared Sensor Switch (50cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0164 | Brand: DFRobot
This adjustable infrared sensor features a high-sensitivity photoreflector to perform distance detection function,ranging from 3cm to 50cm. When the infrared light emitted by the emitter gets reflected on a surface...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
IR distance sensor includes cable (10cm-80cm) [GP2Y0A21YK0F]
SKU: AF-164 | Brand: Adafruit
The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F is an infrared distance sensor that measures distances from 10 cm to 80 cm by bouncing IR light off objects. It outputs an analogue voltage proportional to distance — approximately 3 V at 10 cm ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
SparkFun ToF Range Finder Sensor - VL6180
SKU: SF-SEN-12785 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the SparkFun “Time-of-Flight” Range Finder, a sensor board for the VL6180 distance sensor. Unlike most distance sensors that rely on reflected light intensity or reflected angles to determine range, the VL6180...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Infrared Proximity Sensor Short Range - Sharp GP2Y0A41SK0F
SKU: SF-SEN-12728 | Brand: SparkFun
Infrared proximity sensor made by Sharp. Part # GP2Y0A41SK0F has an analog output that varies from 3.1V at 4cm to 0.3V at 30cm with a supply voltage between 4.5 and 5.5VDC. The sensor has a Japanese Solderless Termina...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Gravity: 80cm Arduino Infrared Proximity Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0019 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an Arduino infrared distance sensor. It has an adjustable detection range, 3cm - 80cm. It is small, easy to use, assemble, and inexpensive. Useful for robotics, interactive media, industrial assembly line,...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SRF08 Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0007 | Brand: DFRobot
The SRF08 is an evolutionary step up from the SRF04. It requires less power to operate, has a longer range (up to 6m) and it performs its own internal timing of the return echo. The SRF08 is also fitted with an LDR...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
DE-LIDAR TF01 (ToF) Laser Rangefinder (10m)
SKU: DF-SEN0238 | Brand: DFRobot
DE-LIDAR TF01 is a unidirectional laser rangefinder, which based on ToF (Time of Flight) technology. It is comprised of particular optical and electrical devices that makes it stable, high sensitivity and high pre...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun Proximity Sensor Breakout - 20cm, VCNL4040 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-15177 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun VCNL4040 Proximity Sensor Breakout detects objects qualitatively up to 20 cm away using infrared proximity sensing. It also includes a built-in ambient light sensor, making it a versatile dual-function mo...
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