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.
IR Sensor Module
SKU: LB-OWL-IR | Brand: Little Bird
An infrared receiver module that can read signals from most standard IR remote controls. Useful for adding remote control functionality to Arduino and microcontroller projects. Pair with an IR transmitter module to bu...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Mini PIR Motion Sensor
SKU: LB-LS0869 | Brand: Little Bird
The AM312 sensor is a mini IR pyroelectric infrared PIR motion human body sensor that is easy to install and has low power consumption. Its digital signal processing and high sensitivity make it ideal for use in au...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Gravity: Arduino PIR (Motion) Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0171 | Brand: DFRobot
A passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor from DFRobot's Gravity series. It detects infrared radiation from people and animals in motion and outputs a digital HIGH signal when movement is detected — ideal for security sy...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Infrared IR Proximity Sensor for Arduino (10±5mm~80±20mm)
SKU: DF-SEN0556 | Brand: DFRobot
An infrared proximity sensor that detects objects at distances of 10 ±5 mm to 80 ±20 mm by measuring reflected IR energy. It outputs a simple high/low digital signal, making it easy to integrate with Arduino and other...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Gravity: Digital Adjustable Infrared Proximity Sensor for Arduino (0~200 cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0239 | Brand: DFRobot
A digital infrared proximity sensor with adjustable detection range from 0 to 200 cm. Outputs a simple digital signal — HIGH when an obstacle is detected, LOW when clear. The detection threshold is adjustable via a re...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Infrared Proximity Contactless Button
SKU: SF-PRT-18582 | Brand: SparkFun
This IR proximity contactless button makes for a good replacement for typical push buttons in situations where touching the button isn't required or desirable (especially in this day and age). This button includes a b...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Digital IR Proximity Sensor (0-200cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0381 | Brand: DFRobot
A digital infrared proximity sensor with an adjustable detection range of 0–200 cm. It uses diffuse IR reflection to detect objects or people, outputting a digital high signal when something enters the sensing zone an...
Delivered by Fri 19 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 Wed 10 Jun
Gravity: Arduino Infrared Motion Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0018 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a simple to use arduino motion sensor. Power it up and wait 1-2 seconds for the sensor to get a snapshot of the still room. If anything moves after that period, the 'alarm' pin will go low. This sensor c...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Digital IR Proximity Sensor (1-400cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0531 | Brand: DFRobot
The Digital IR Proximity Sensor detects objects at distances from 1 to 400 cm using a 940 nm laser emitter. It's the advanced version of the SEN0381, offering a longer sensing range and an onboard status indicator LED...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Breadboard-friendly Mini PIR Motion Sensor with 3 Pin Header
SKU: AF-4871 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor that detects movement from people and animals at distances of 2 to 5 metres. Much smaller than standard PIR modules, this sensor is ideal for unobtrusive projects and plu...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
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