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.
IR Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module
SKU: LB-LR0062 | Brand: Little Bird
This IR sensor can detect obstacles in front of it. When an object is detected the green indicator light on the board will light up. There is a low-level output signal on the OUT port.It has a detection range of...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Arduino Infra-red obstacle sensor
SKU: LB-LR0006 | Brand: Little Bird
The infrared obstacle sensor is a compact IR proximity module designed for robotics and automation projects. It detects obstacles within a 2–40 cm range and outputs a TTL-level signal, making it easy to integrate with...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor
SKU: AF-3595 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit APDS9960 is a multi-function sensor that combines proximity detection, ambient light sensing, RGB colour sensing and gesture recognition in a single I2C breakout. It uses an integrated IR LED and four dir...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Adafruit VCNL4040 Proximity and Lux Sensor - STEMMA QT
SKU: AF-4161 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VCNL4040 is a two-in-one proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay. It measures proximity from 0 to 200 mm (~7.5 inches) using an on-board IR LED, and ambient light from 0.0125 to 6,553 lux — all ove...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul