Sensors & Input
Explore our extensive range of sensor modules and input devices, stocked locally for fast delivery across Australia. Whether you're building a weather station, robot, or smart home project, you'll find temperature, humidity, gas, motion, distance, pressure, and biometric sensors to suit any application.
Perfect for Arduino and Raspberry Pi makers, STEM students, and professional developers alike. From IMUs and GPS modules to NFC readers and data loggers, everything you need to add real-world sensing to your next project is right here.
Fermion: MEMS Carbon Monoxide CO Gas Detection Sensor (Breakout, 5-5000ppm)
SKU: DF-SEN0564 | Brand: DFRobot
The Fermion MEMS Carbon Monoxide Sensor uses micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology to detect CO gas concentrations from 5 to 5,000 ppm. Its compact size, low power consumption, short preheat time, and fast ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
I2C Temperature & Humidity Sensor (Stainless Steel Shell)
SKU: DF-SEN0546 | Brand: DFRobot
This I2C digital temperature & humidity sensor offers high accuracy of ±3.0RH% for humidity and ±0.5°C for temperature and features a user-programmable humidity & temperature alarm function.Its housing is made of 304 ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Conductive Rubber Sheet / Stretch Sensor- 200mm x 200mm x 0.5mm
SKU: AF-5464 | Brand: Adafruit
This rubber sheet is made of the same carbon-black impregnated rubber material that our conductive rubber cord uses. Traditionally it would be used for EMF shielding, or conductive gaskets - but it's very fun to play ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
SparkFun OpenLog Artemis (without IMU)
SKU: SF-DEV-19426 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun OpenLog Artemis (OLA) is an open-source data logger built on the Artemis module (Cortex-M4F Apollo3 microcontroller). It comes pre-programmed to automatically detect, configure, and log data from Qwiic-en...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Adafruit VL53L4CX Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~1 to 6000mm
SKU: AF-5425 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VL53L4CX is the longest-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor in ST's VL5 series, measuring from approximately 1 mm up to 6000 mm (6 metres). It uses an invisible laser to precisely time how long lig...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
AGS02MA TVOC Gas Sensor
SKU: LB-LS2708 | Brand: Little Bird
The AGS02MA is a MEMS-based TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) gas sensor with a calibrated digital signal output. It detects a range of polluting gases including ethanol, ammonia, sulfides, benzene vapours, and ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Monk Makes CO2 Sensor for micro:bit
SKU: MM-SKU0072 | Brand: Monk Makes
This board, designed for use with the Lets Talk Science Living Space Project, provides a CO2, temperature and Relative Humidity measurements to a BBC micro:bit. &n...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Adafruit ST25DV16K I2C RFID EEPROM Breakout - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-4701 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit ST25DV16K is a unique I2C-programmable RFID EEPROM breakout that works with mobile phones as an ISO/IEC 15693 (13.56 MHz) NFC tag, but can be dynamically rewritten over I2C by a microcontroller. This make...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Multi-function Environmental Module - CCS811+BME280
SKU: DF-SEN0335 | Brand: DFRobot
Build up a simple environmental monitor station with this multi-function environment sensor! Based on the combination of CCS811+BME280 chip, this module features high accuracy, I2C interface, and fast Measurement. ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Reed Switch Module
SKU: LB-24-REED | Brand: Little Bird
A reed switch is an electrical switch which is operated when a magnetic field is brought near to it. Check out our tutorial here Digital Output (DO)GND: In electronics, we define a point in a circuit to be a ki...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Adafruit INA260 High or Low Side Voltage, Current, Power Sensor
SKU: AF-4226 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit INA260 is a precision DC power sensor that measures current, voltage, and power on either the high or low side of your circuit. With an integrated 2 mΩ (0.002Ω) 0.1% shunt resistor and 16-bit ADC, it hand...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Skywriter HAT
SKU: PR-PIM058 | Brand: Little Bird
The Skywriter HAT uses electrical near-field 3D sensing to detect hand gestures and track position in three dimensions above the board. Powered by the Microchip MGC3130 sensor on a 4-layer PCB, it provides full X, Y, ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Rotary Encoder Module Brick Sensor
SKU: LB-00111 | Brand: Little Bird
Description:The rotary encoder is used to measure the speed and with PWM technology can achieve rapid speed devicesWith fixed bolt hole for easy installationGreat for DIY projectSpecification:Model: KY-040Workin...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Button Switch Sensor Module
SKU: LB-LR0022 | Brand: Little Bird
It's a push button!A push button with resistors and breadboard friendly layout.**Push Button Pinout:**- Signal (High when button pushed)- Positive- Ground**Specifications:**- 600mW MAX (50mA at 12v)
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Analog to Digital Converter - MCP3002
SKU: SF-COM-08636 | Brand: SparkFun
The MCP3002 is a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with a simple SPI interface, available in a breadboard-friendly 8-pin DIP package. Use it to add analog input capability to microcontrollers that lack an ADC, ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Optical Detector / Phototransistor - QRD1114
SKU: SF-SEN-00246 | Brand: SparkFun
This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects (.5-1cm).
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Gravity: Arduino LM35 Temperature Sensor
SKU: DF-DFR0023 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an Arduino Temperature Sensor based on LM35 temperature chip. A Temperature Sensor can be used to detect ambient air temperature.The LM35 chip is produced by National Semiconductor Corporation and offers a fun...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Gravity: Analog Ambient Light Sensor TEMT6000
SKU: DF-SEN0043 | Brand: DFRobot
An analog ambient light sensor based on the TEMT6000 detector, which has a spectral response closely matching the human eye with very low IR sensitivity. It outputs an analog voltage proportional to the ambient light ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Rotary Encoder + Extras
SKU: AF-377 | Brand: Adafruit
This high-quality 24-pulse rotary encoder features detented rotation with a satisfying click at each step, a built-in push-button switch, and a panel-mount design. It comes with a soft-touch knob with an arrow indicat...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick
SKU: AF-2765 | Brand: Adafruit
The Mini 2-Axis Analog Thumbstick is a compact, self-centring joystick with a black rocker cap, similar in style to PSP joysticks. It provides smooth directional analogue input using two 10 kΩ potentiometers — one for...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
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