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.
Rotary Encoder - Illuminated (RGB)
SKU: SF-COM-15141 | Brand: SparkFun
Rotary encoders can be used similarly to potentiometers. The difference being that an encoder has full rotation without limits (It just goes round and round). They output gray code so that you can tell how much and in...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
SparkFun Capacitive Touch Breakout - AT42QT1011
SKU: SF-SEN-14520 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Capacitive Touch Breakout provides a single momentary touch button using the AT42QT1011 capacitive sense chip. Simply supply 1.8–5 V and ground — the chip handles all touch monitoring and outputs a digita...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Analog Distance Sensor 20-150cm
SKU: PL-1137 | Brand: Pololu
The GP2Y0A02 is the longest-range optical distance sensor we carry, featuring a detection range of 8″ to 60″ (20 cm to 150 cm). The high maximum detection distance makes this sensor a viable alternative to ...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor + extras
SKU: AF-381 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions. While the sensor is good up to 125°C the cable is jacketed in PVC ...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Vishay TSOP34156 IR Receiver Module, 56kHz
SKU: PL-837 | Brand: Pololu
The Vishay TSOP34156 is a general-purpose modulated IR receiver for IR-based remote-control projects. It features a wide operating voltage range and allows for relatively high data rates; this particular unit is tune...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
RP2350 2.8" Capacitive Touch IPS Display – 240x320, 5-Point, SPI, Sensors
SKU: WS-30706 | Brand: Waveshare
Unleash your creativity and develop interactive applications with the RP2350 2.8inch Capacitive Touch Display Development Board. This cutting-edge board is packed with features that make it perfect for hobbyists, educ...
Delivered by Wed 1 Jul
PIR in case
SKU: LB-PIR-CABLE | Brand: Little Bird
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor housed in a protective case with a 45cm cable. Detects motion within a 6-metre range and 120° field of view, making it ideal for security systems, automatic lighting, and...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
SparkFun PIR Breakout Starter Kit (1uA)
SKU: SF-KIT-19518 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun PIR Breakout Starter Kit includes everything needed to get started with passive infrared motion detection. Built around the Panasonic EKMB1107112 PIR sensor, this kit's breakout board offers ultra-low 1µA...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Capacitive Proximity Sensor (1-10 mm)
SKU: DF-SEN0447 | Brand: DFRobot
A capacitive proximity sensor with an adjustable detection range of 1–10 mm, capable of detecting both metallic and non-metallic objects. Unlike inductive sensors that only respond to metals, this capacitive sensor de...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
ESP32-C3-MINI-1-N4 Module (PCB antenna)
SKU: DF-DFR0809 | Brand: DFRobot
The ESP32-C3-MINI-1-N4 is a compact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy module from Espressif, built around the ESP32-C3FN4 chip with a 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor running at up to 160 MHz. It includes 4 MB of embe...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Adafruit Bonsai Buckaroo - micro:bit & CLUE Plant Care Helper
SKU: AF-4534 | Brand: Adafruit
The Bonsai Buckaroo is a compact add-on board for micro:bit and Adafruit CLUE that turns your board into a plant care monitoring and watering system. Bolt it on with 5 screws to get a buzzer, motor driver, and soil mo...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
Vibration Sensor Module for Arduino
SKU: DF-SEN0433 | Brand: DFRobot
A digital vibration sensor module that detects vibration using an internal inductance coil. When vibration is detected, the module outputs a LOW signal and its on-board LED indicator lights up. Sensitivity is adjustab...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Gravity: URM09 Ultrasonic Sensor (Trig)
SKU: DF-SEN0388 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a non-contact ultrasonic ranging sensor of high-performance from URM09 series, employing standard PH2.0-3P Gravity vertical interface. It provides an accuracy of 1% within an effective measuring range of 2~500...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
ESP-12F Wifi Module (ESP8266)
SKU: EC-CCW08266F | Brand: Elecrow
ESP-12F WiFi module is a security technology developed by Letter to the module integrated core processor ESP8266 smaller package size tensilica L106 industry-leading ultra low power 32-bit MCU micro, with the 16 co...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor Distance Measuring Module Ultra01+
SKU: EF-EF03085 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The HC-SR04 is a widely used ultrasonic distance sensor that provides non-contact measurement from 2 cm to 450 cm with up to 3 mm resolution. It uses a 40 kHz ultrasonic transducer pair — one transmitter and one recei...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Water-proof Ultrasonic Sensor (ULA)
SKU: DF-SEN0301 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an ultrasonic distance sensor(ULS) of high performance with an enclosed waterproof probe. The sensor, like many other ultrasonic sensors, based on the principle of ultrasonic echo ranging, determines the dista...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
SparkFun Logic Level Converter - Single Supply
SKU: SF-PRT-14765 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Single Supply Logic Level Converter is logic level and power supply translator in one small package. This little board breaks out the Texas Instruments TXB0104 4-bit bi-directional voltage-level tran...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module KY-028
SKU: LB-LR0010 | Brand: Little Bird
Digital TempTemperature sensing module using an NTC thermistor. The output signal at ‘DO’ switches high when the preset (adjustable) temperature is reached. An analog output signal from the sensor is availab...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Rainbow HAT
SKU: PR-PIM253 | Brand: Little Bird
Rainbow HAT is a feature-packed add-on board for the Raspberry Pi, loaded with sensors, inputs, displays, and LEDs. Use it as a weather station, clock, timer, mood light, or as a hands-on introduction to multiple Pi c...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
USB/TTL Raspberry Pi GPS Tracker
SKU: DF-TEL0119 | Brand: DFRobot
The USB/TTL Raspberry Pi GPS Tracker is a compact GPS location module built around the L80-39 chip. With 66 search channels and 22 simultaneous tracking channels, it delivers fast satellite acquisition and reliable po...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
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