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.
A02YYUW Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0311 | Brand: DFRobot
A commercial-grade waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with UART serial output. The A02YYUW features a much smaller blind zone (3 cm) and wider sensing angle than many comparable sensors, plus penetration through sm...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm
SKU: AF-3317 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VL53L0X is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor from ST that uses an invisible laser to measure distances from approximately 50 mm to 1200 mm. By timing how long the laser light takes to bounce back, it...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit VL53L1X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 4000mm
SKU: AF-3967 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VL53L1X (also known as VL53L1CX) is a next-generation Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor from ST with an impressive 4-metre range and LIDAR-like precision. Using an invisible laser and matching sensor, ...
Delivered by Fri 12 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 23 Jun
TF-Luna (ToF) Micro Single-point Ranging LiDAR
SKU: DF-SEN0340 | Brand: DFRobot
SPECIFICATION Distance Resolution: 1cm Frequency: 100Hz Ambient Light Resistance: 70klux Detecting Range: 0.2~8m Weight: <5g FoV: 2° Supply Voltage: 5V±0.1V Data Interface: UART/ I²C Accuracy: ±6cm@(0.2m-3m) DOCUMENTS...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
A01NYUB Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0313 | Brand: DFRobot
A waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with UART serial output. The A01NYUB measures distance by timing the ultrasonic pulse echo and outputs the result directly via asynchronous serial at 9600 bps — no external sign...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Gravity: Infrared Light Photo Interrupter Module (Wavelength 940nm)
SKU: DF-DFR1129 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction The Gravity: Photo Interrupter Module integrates a high-performance ITR9608 photoelectric switch. Its compact design and easy operation make it an ideal choice for electronic projects and applications. ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Mini Laser Distance Range Sensor (4m, I2C, IP67)
SKU: DF-SEN0590 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction This laser distance ranging sensor has a compact size, comparable to the size of a fingernail, and a measurement range of up to 4m. It is specifically designed to address the issues commonly found in di...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Mini TOF Laser Range Sensor – UART/I2C, Long Range
SKU: WS-28761 | Brand: Waveshare
TOF Mini Laser Range Sensor – Long Range Precision Measuring with UART / I2C CommunicationElevate your robotics or automation projects to new heights with our versatile and precise TOF (Time of Flight) Mini Laser Rang...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Infrared Laser Distance Sensor (50m/80m)
SKU: DF-SEN0366 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a cost-effective IR laser distance sensor that features high accuracy, long-distance detection, visible IR laser, and small FOV. It offers the measuring ranges 0.05~80m for indoor use and 0.05~50m outdoor. Wit...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
TFMini Plus - Micro LiDAR Module
SKU: SF-SEN-15179 | Brand: SparkFun
The TFMini Plus is a ToF (Time of Flight) LiDAR sensor capable of measuring the distance to an object as close as 10 centimeters (+/- 5cm up to 6m) and as far as 12 meters (+/-1% starting at 6m)! As with all LiDAR sen...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Pololu 38 kHz IR Proximity Sensor, Fixed Gain, High Brightness
SKU: PL-2578 | Brand: Pololu
This module features a fixed-gain, 38 kHz modulated IR sensor and a corresponding IR LED with oscillator circuit to make a tiny proximity sensor. This high-brightness version draws an average of 16 mA at 5&...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
VL53L0X Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor Carrier with Voltage Regulator, 200cm Max
SKU: PL-2490 | Brand: Pololu
This sensor is a carrier/breakout board for ST’s VL53L0X laser-ranging sensor, which measures the range to a target object up to 2 m away. The VL53L0X uses time-of-flight measurements of infrared pulses for rangi...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Infrared Proximity Sensor - Sharp GP2Y0A21YK
SKU: SF-SEN-00242 | Brand: SparkFun
The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK is an infrared proximity sensor with an analogue voltage output that varies with distance — from 3.1 V at 10 cm to 0.4 V at 80 cm. It uses an IR emitter and position-sensitive detector to measure ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
IP68 Underwater Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Sensor (6m, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0599 | Brand: DFRobot
An underwater ultrasonic obstacle avoidance sensor designed specifically for submerged applications. With an IP68 protection rating and a measurement range of 5–600 cm, it enables underwater vehicles to detect and avo...
Delivered by Tue 23 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 23 Jun
RPLiDAR S2 360° Laser Range Scanner-30m (5V)
SKU: DF-DFR1022 | Brand: DFRobot
DTOF Ranging MethodThanks to the DTOF (Direct Time-of-Flight) technology developed by SLAMTEC, RPLIDAR S2 guarantees consistent ranging resolution. Even in longer distance, the resolution always keeps the same. Also, ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
RPLiDAR S2L 360 deg; Laser Range Scanner-18m (5V)
SKU: DF-DFR1023 | Brand: DFRobot
The RPLiDAR S2L is a 360° laser range scanner from SLAMTEC using Direct Time-of-Flight (DTOF) ranging technology. It delivers consistent resolution regardless of distance and can detect objects of virtually any materi...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
DTOF LD19 Laser LiDAR Sensor Kit (12m)
SKU: DF-SEN0547 | Brand: DFRobot
The LD19 is a compact 360° DTOF (Direct Time-of-Flight) LiDAR sensor with a ranging distance of up to 12 metres. It provides high-frequency environmental scanning for autonomous mapping, obstacle detection, and naviga...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun Qwiic Mini dToF Imager - TMF8821
SKU: SF-SEN-19451 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic Mini dToF TMF8821 Imager is a direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensor that includes a single modular package with an associated Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) from AMS. The dToF device i...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun