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.
12V Precision Temperature Controller with 3 digit display 10Amp Relay
SKU: LB-LR0214-16 | Brand: Little Bird
This compact 12V temperature controller features a 3-digit LED display for setting and monitoring temperature, along with a built-in 10A relay for switching heating or cooling loads. It uses an NTC thermistor probe (i...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
8-ch Ethernet Relay Module, Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP Protocol, PoE port Communication, With Various Isolation And Protection Circuits
SKU: WS-24964 | Brand: Waveshare
An industrial-grade 8-channel relay module controlled via Ethernet, supporting Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocols. Features PoE power supply (IEEE 802.3af), optocoupler isolation, reverse-polarity protection, and a r...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
PIR (motion) sensor
SKU: AF-189 | Brand: Adafruit
PIR sensors are used to detect motion from pets/humanoids from about 20 feet away (possibly works on zombies, not guaranteed). This one has an adjustable delay before firing (approx 2-4 seconds), adjustable sensiti...
Delivered by Wed 10 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
4-Wire Slot Type Photoelectric Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0448 | Brand: DFRobot
A 4-wire slot-type photoelectric switch with integrated optical transmitter and receiver. The 5mm detection slot can detect objects passing through, including transparent materials, making it ideal for counting, posit...
Delivered by Wed 10 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
RS485 Wind Direction Transmitter
SKU: DF-SEN0482 | Brand: DFRobot
The wind direction sensor is a professional meteorological instrument used to measure horizontal wind direction. It integrates a hall sensor inside. The shell and weather vane is made of aluminum alloy material and us...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
DC 12V/24V Infrared Body Sensor Switch
SKU: DF-SEN0522 | Brand: DFRobot
This human body sensing switch adopts an infrared detection way to control load switch. It offers a detection range of 5~8m, high sensitivity, and reliability. The sensor has an adjustable delay function and the ...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
Industrial RS485 Opto-Isolated Hub
SKU: DF-FIT0821 | Brand: DFRobot
A 4-port RS-485 bus hub with optical isolation and surge protection, designed for industrial environments with complex electromagnetic interference. Each port is independently opto-isolated at 2500 V and protected aga...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
4-Channel Industrial Modbus RTU Relay Module – 30A, RS485, LED Indicators, Rail-Mount
SKU: WS-30461 | Brand: Waveshare
The Waveshare Modbus RTU 4-Channel Relay Module provides reliable high-current switching for industrial automation over an RS485 bus. Each of the four SPDT relays handles loads up to 30A at 250VAC or 28VDC, making it ...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
RS485 Waterproof Ambient Light Sensor (0-200,000 Lux)
SKU: DF-SEN0644 | Brand: DFRobot
Introduction The Waterproof Digital Ambient Light Sensor is a durable and versatile device designed to measure light intensity from 0 to 200,000 Lux. It utilizes the Modbus-RTU 485 communication protocol and operates ...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
RS485 Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor (400-700nm)
SKU: DF-SEN0641 | Brand: DFRobot
The RS485 PAR Sensor measures photosynthetically active radiation in the 400–700 nm wavelength range — the light spectrum that plants use for photosynthesis. It converts incident radiation into a signal proportional t...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
RS485 MODBUS-RTU Soil NPK Measure Sensor for for Efficient Agricultural (IP68, 5-30V)
SKU: DF-SEN0605 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction The Soil Sensor is designed to measure and monitor the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) levels in soil, enabling the optimization of soil fertility and creating ideal conditions for plant...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Waterproof Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch (10~100cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0580 | Brand: DFRobot
What is Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch?A mirror reflection photoelectric sensor switch is a type of photoelectric sensor that uses a reflector to detect the presence or absence of an object. It work...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
LakiBeam 1 - 270 Degree Industrial-grade Single-line 2D ToF LiDAR (25m, 12V, Ethernet UDP, IP65)
SKU: DF-SEN0577 | Brand: DFRobot
An industrial-grade single-line 2D pulsed Time-of-Flight (ToF) LiDAR scanner with 270° horizontal field of view and up to 25 m detection range. Compact, lightweight, and IP65-rated for both indoor and outdoor use. Fe...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Industrial 4-Channel Relay Module
SKU: DF-FIT0827 | Brand: DFRobot
The module adopts the standard Modbus RTU protocol, the communication interface supports RS485 or RS232 and supports communication baud rates of 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 (default 9600). Each relay output is inde...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
RS485 Wind Speed Transmitter
SKU: DF-SEN0483 | Brand: DFRobot
This wind speed sensor is a professional meteorological instrument used to measure horizontal wind speed within 0~32.4m/s. It integrates a hall sensor inside. The shell and wind cups are made of aluminum alloy materia...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Ring Inductive Proximity Sensor (15mm Hole Diameter)
SKU: DF-FIT0762 | Brand: DFRobot
These Inductive Ring Proximity sensors are designed to detect metal objects entering or passing through the ring. They operate on a 6-36V power supply and offer NPN output. The sensor features less than 1ms response t...
Delivered by Fri 19 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
PIR Motion Sensor (JST)
SKU: SF-SEN-13285 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple to use 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 unit works great from 5...
Delivered by Wed 10 Jun
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