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.
Octopus Dust Sensor Detector Module with Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F
SKU: EF-EF11083 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The Octopus Dust Sensor Module features the Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F optical dust sensor, capable of detecting fine particles with a diameter as small as 0.8 μm. It uses an infrared LED and phototransistor to measure dust d...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
LIDAR-Lite v3HP
SKU: SF-SEN-14599 | Brand: SparkFun
The LIDAR-Lite v3HP is a compact, high-performance optical distance measurement sensor from Garmin. Housed in a durable IPX7-rated enclosure, it delivers accurate range measurements from 5 cm to 40 m, making it an ide...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
RPLIDAR A3 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit
SKU: DF-DFR0583 | Brand: DFRobot
FEATURES APPLICATIONS Obstacle Avoidance Autonomous Mapping Route Planning Navigation SPECIFICATION Model: RPLDIAR-A3 Distance Range: 0.15 - 25 m Angula...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
IR distance sensor includes cable (20cm-150cm) [GP2Y0A02YK]
SKU: AF-1031 | Brand: Adafruit
This SHARP distance sensor bounces IR off objects to determine how far away they are. It returns an analog voltage that can be used to determine how close the nearest object is. Comes with 8" long 3-JST interface wire...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Garmin LIDAR-Lite Optical Distant Sensor - V3
SKU: AF-4058 | Brand: Adafruit
You've heard about the sensors in the news, when used in self-driving cars, and now you can have your own! Garmin's LIDAR-Lite V3 is the ideal high-performance (but compact) optical distant measurement sensor solution...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Slamtec RPLIDAR A1 - 360 Laser Range Scanner
SKU: AF-4010 | Brand: Adafruit
Is your favorite robot currently in a mid-life crisis? Does it need a new purpose or perhaps, direction? Well now you can find your way with the affordable and easy to use Slamtec RPLIDAR A1.You may have heard o...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Ultra Sonic range measurement module
SKU: SS-101990004 | Brand: Seeed Studio
This is a non-contact distance measurement module, which is also compatible with electronic brick. It’s designed for easy modular project usage with industrial performance. Features Detecting range: 3cm-4...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
SparkFun LED RingCoder Breakout - RGB
SKU: SF-BOB-11040 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun LED RingCoder Breakout provides a visual position indicator for rotary encoders. Two 8-bit shift registers drive a circular LED bargraph that displays the virtual position of the encoder as it turns, givi...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
SRF05 ultrasonic sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0006 | Brand: DFRobot
The latest model SRF05 Detection range of 3 cm from the original SRF04 -3 m, increased to 1 cm -4 meters. RF04 is compatible with the original. Also has smaller side lobes. Ultrasonic module can be used to identi...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
SRF02 ultrasonic sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0005 | Brand: DFRobot
This low cost SFR02 ultrasonic ranger has both I2C and Serial interfaces. New AutoTune algorithms intelligently back the minimum range right up to the transducer ringdown for the very best performance possible, aut...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
SRF10 - The Worlds Smallest Dual Transducer Ultrasonic Ranger
SKU: DF-SEN0008 | Brand: DFRobot
This small sonar ranger from Devantech offers an amazing wide range from 3cm to 6m. The SRF10 is interfaced using the IIC bus. SPECIFICATIONS Voltage-5v Current-15mA Typ. 3mA Standby Frequenc...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Pololu Basic SPDT Relay Carrier with 5VDC Relay (Partial Kit)
SKU: PL-2481 | Brand: Pololu
The Pololu basic relay carrier modules allow simple control of a single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch from low-voltage, low-current control signals. This item includes the basic carrier PCB along with an Omron G5L...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
QTR-L-1A Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)
SKU: PL-2454 | Brand: Pololu
The QTR-L-1A reflectance sensor incorporates a right-angle infrared LED and a right-angle phototransistor in an inexpensive, tiny 0.35″ × 0.3″ module that can be mounted almost anywhere and is great for e...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
SparkFun Photo Interrupter Breakout Board - GP1A57HRJ00F
SKU: SF-BOB-09322 | Brand: SparkFun
A simple breakout PCB for the GP1A57HR photo interrupter (also known as a photogate, photodiode, or phototransistor). This PCB has three connections for PWR, GND, and Signal.When the gate is clear, SIG will be high (>...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Gravity: Arduino Propane Gas Sensor (MQ6)
SKU: DF-SEN0131 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION This is an Arduino Propane Gas Sensor. It uses MQ6 probe to detect iso-butane, propane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It is less sensitive with alcohol, cooking fumes an...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Carbon Monoxide Flammable Gas Sensor MQ-9
SKU: PL-1483 | Brand: Pololu
This semiconductor gas sensor detects the presence of Carbon Monoxide at concentrations from 10 to 1,000 ppm and combustible gas from 100 to 10,000 ppm. The sensor’s simple analog voltage interface requires ...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
Ultrasonic Scanner kit(180°)
SKU: DF-KIT0020 | Brand: DFRobot
An Ultrasonic sensor with scan capability is a must have feature for most robot application. This Ultrasonic scanner kit provides a cost effective way to have such feature for your robot application. This kit is...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F Compact optical Dust Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0144 | Brand: DFRobot
The Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F is a compact optical dust sensor that uses an internal infrared LED and phototransistor arranged diagonally to detect fine particles in the air. The sensor outputs an analog voltage proportional...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
The Laser Photoelectric Switch GAB100M-AK-5V
SKU: DF-FIT0319 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a photoelectric switch that is composed of emitter and receptor.The emitter consists of a laser diode,and the laser has the characteristics of high precision, good orientation etc.The receptor consists of a p...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
RFID Reader ID-3LA (125 kHz)
SKU: SF-SEN-11862 | Brand: SparkFun
RFID (radio-frequency identification) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields, for the purposes of identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. This is the ID-3LA, a very simple...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
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