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.
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor HC-SR04
SKU: LB-LR0230 | Brand: Little Bird
The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that measures distances from 2cm to 500cm (approximately 5 metres) with 1cm resolution. It works by emitting a 40kHz ultrasonic pulse, then measuring the time it...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Soil Moisture Sensor
SKU: LB-LR0040 | Brand: Little Bird
This versatile soil moisture sensor is designed for easy integration with both Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, making it a great choice for hobbyists and developers alike. It features both analog and adjustable ...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module DHT11
SKU: LB-LR0029 | Brand: Little Bird
DHT11 Temperature and Humidity sensor is as powerful as it used to be but easier to use. This DHT11 Arduino temperature and humidity sensor has a full range temperature compensation, low power consumption...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Capacitive Touch Sensor for Arduino
SKU: LB-LR0214-47 | Brand: Little Bird
This is a touch sensor for Arduino. This sensor is a toggle output type: touch-on then touch-off. Onboard TTP223 touch capacitive touch sensor IC. With an on-board-level status indicator. Wor...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
DHT22 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0137 | Brand: DFRobot
DHT22 capacitive humidity sensing digital temperature and humidity module is one that contains the compound has been calibrated digital signal output of the temperature and humidity sensors. Application of a dedicate...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Hall-Effect Sensor - AH1815 (Non-Latching)
SKU: SF-SEN-14709 | Brand: SparkFun
The AH1815 is an integrated Hall-Effect non-latched sensor. That’s nice but what does it do? Holding a magnet near the sensor will cause the output pin to toggle. This makes for a robust presence sensor. A reed sen...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Microphone Sound Sensor Module For Arduino
SKU: LB-LR0004 | Brand: Little Bird
Features Model: KY-038 Adopt LM393 main chip Electric condenser microphone Features Single channel signal output Low level output signal used for sound control light Great module for sound alarm system Working voltage...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
TCS3200 RGB Color Sensor For Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0101 | Brand: DFRobot
An RGB colour sensor breakout board based on the TAOS TCS3200 chip, with four built-in white LEDs for illumination. The TCS3200 can detect and measure a wide range of visible colours by converting light intensity to a...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Gravity: Non-contact Arduino Water / Liquid Level Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0204 | Brand: DFRobot
A non-contact liquid level sensor that detects the presence of liquid through a container wall — no direct contact with the liquid required. Using advanced signal processing via the XKC-Y25-T12V chip, it works through...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Magnetic Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0387 | Brand: DFRobot
This magnetic switch consists of two parts: a reed switch sensor with cable and a magnet trigger in a plastic housing. When the magnet is brought within approximately 1 cm of the sensor, the reed switch closes, allowi...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Medium Vibration Sensor Switch
SKU: AF-2384 | Brand: Adafruit
The "poor man's" accelerometer/motion sensor! These spring-vibration switches are medium sensitivity non-directional vibration induced trigger switches. Inside is a medium hardness spring coiled around a long metal...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module
SKU: DF-SEN0521 | Brand: DFRobot
The 5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module is a high-sensitivity motion detection sensor that transmits and receives 5.8GHz electromagnetic waves. By analysing the difference between transmitted and reflected signals, it relia...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Industrial Modbus RTU 8-Channel Relay Module (D) with Digital Input and RS485 Interface
SKU: WS-26517 | Brand: Waveshare
The Industrial Modbus RTU 8-Channel Relay Module (D) is a reliable RS485-controlled relay module with 8 digital inputs. Designed for industrial applications, it supports the Modbus RTU protocol and includes multiple i...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Gravity: Geiger Counter Module Ionizing Radiation Detector
SKU: DF-SEN0463 | Brand: DFRobot
This Gravity Geiger Counter Module detects ionising radiation — including nuclear radiation, X-rays, and cosmic rays — using a large M4011 Geiger-Müller tube. When ionising particles pass through the tube, the module ...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Tilt Sensor Module
SKU: LB-TILT | Brand: Little Bird
A simple tilt sensor module that detects orientation changes. When tilted, the internal conductive ball breaks the circuit; when returned upright, it reconnects — providing a digital output signal. It's a compact, low...
Delivered by Wed 10 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 Fri 19 Jun
Industrial 8-Channel Digital Input & Output Module (Modbus RTU)
SKU: WS-26244 | Brand: Waveshare
An RS485-controlled industrial I/O module with 8 isolated digital inputs and 8 open-drain digital outputs, communicating via the Modbus RTU protocol. Multiple protection layers — power isolation, magnetic isolation, T...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Alcohol sensor for Arduino
SKU: LB-LR0205 | Brand: Little Bird
An alcohol sensor module for Arduino with both digital (TTL) and analog output. It detects alcohol vapour in the 10–1000 PPM range, with analog output voltage increasing proportionally with concentration. The module a...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Laser Detector module
SKU: LB-LS1177 | Brand: Little Bird
Laser Detector Module Want to set up your own laser tripwire? These little modules make it super simple. Just hook one up to your Arduino, line it up with a laser pointer, and you’ve got a working laser detection syst...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Ultrasonic Distance Sensor - HC-SR04
SKU: SF-SEN-15569 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor. This economical sensor provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 module includes an u...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
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