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 Thu 25 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 Thu 25 Jun
Gravity: VL53L0X ToF Laser Range Finder
SKU: DF-SEN0245 | Brand: DFRobot
The VL53L0X laser range finder is a high-precision distance sensor that based on new Time-of-Flight (ToF) principle. VL53L0X provides accurate distance measurement whatever the target reflection unlike traditional ...
Delivered by Thu 25 Jun
mmWave - C4001 24GHz Human Presence Detection Sensor (25 Meters, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0609 | Brand: DFRobot
C4001 24GHz Millimeter-Wave Presence Sensor (25 m Range) The C4001 Millimeter-Wave Presence Sensor is a high-precision FMCW radar module designed for reliable human presence, motion, and distance detection. Operating ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Gravity: mmWave C4001 24GHz Human Presence Detection Sensor (12 Meters, I2C & UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0610 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction The Gravity: C4001 millimeter-wave presence sensor, operating at a wavelength signal of 24GHz, boasts a horizontal detection range of 100°, a presence detection range of 8 meters, and a motion detection...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor - TCRT1000
SKU: AF-5913 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor uses a TCRT1000 right-angle optical module to detect reflective surfaces. An onboard IR LED emits light, and when an object reflects it back to the IR phototransis...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
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 Wed 15 Jul
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 Mon 6 Jul
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 Mon 6 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 Wed 15 Jul
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 Thu 25 Jun
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 Mon 6 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 Mon 6 Jul
HC-SR04-33 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor - 3.3V/5V
SKU: SF-SEN-24049 | Brand: SparkFun
This economical ultrasonic module provides non-contact distance measurement for range-finding and obstacle-detection projects. It measures from 2cm to 400cm, with ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm.Each module ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
DFRobot SEN0627 Small-Angle Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor 8m IP67
SKU: DF-SEN0627 | Brand: DFRobot
This compact ultrasonic ranging module is made for accurate long-range distance measurement in outdoor, environmental and industrial monitoring projects. It measures targets from 25 cm to 800 cm, making it useful for ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with I2C Interface - RCWL-1601
SKU: AF-4742 | Brand: Adafruit
This ultrasonic distance sensor uses I2C communication instead of the traditional trigger/pulse interface, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers and microcomputers that lack fast GPIO or hardware UART. It ...
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URM07-UART Low-Power Consumption Ultrasonic Sensor (20~750cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0153 | Brand: DFRobot
The URM07 is an ultra-low-power UART ultrasonic distance sensor with an effective range of 20–750 cm. Operating on 3.0–5.5 V, it is directly compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V microcontrollers including Arduino and Raspber...
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APDS9999 Proximity, Lux & Colour Sensor
SKU: AF-6461 | Brand: Adafruit
This compact breakout combines RGB colour sensing, true lux light measurement and infrared proximity detection in one I2C device. With library code running on your microcontroller, it can read red, green, blue and cle...
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VCNL4200 Long Distance IR Proximity & Light Sensor Breakout
SKU: AF-6064 | Brand: Adafruit
Need approximate distance sensing over tens of centimetres to around a metre, plus ambient light measurement from the same board? This breakout carries Vishay’s VCNL4200, a two-in-one IR proximity and ambient light se...
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