Sensors & Modules
Explore a broad range of sensors and modules for electronics projects, from temperature and distance sensors to IMUs, relay modules, ADC breakouts, and liquid level sensors. Whether you're building a weather station, robotics project, or home automation system, you'll find the right component here.
Popular with Australian hobbyists, STEM educators, and professional makers, these modules work with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other common platforms. Fast shipping across Australia to get your project moving.
Octopus Analog Noise Sound Sensor Detection Module
SKU: EF-EF04081 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Octopus Analog Noise Sound Sensor Detection Module is a sensor module based on MIC sound sensing element. Sound Sensor is particularly sensitive to sound intensity, and it can be used to detect ambient sound level....
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Octopus 2 Channel Tracking Module
SKU: EF-EF04088 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The Octopus 2 Channel Tracking Module uses two pairs of reflective infrared diodes to detect black lines on a surface. Designed for line-following smart cars, it lets you create custom black track layouts and program ...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Multifunction DHT11 LM35 Temperature Humidity Easy Module Shield for Arduino UNO
SKU: EC-ARS03218S | Brand: Elecrow
The board is designed for beginners in Arduino, with various components available that makes you build more than 10 projects easily. You won’t have to solder or connect anything at all, just plug it in a shield and st...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
M5StickC ENV Hat (DHT12, BMP280, BMM150)
SKU: M5-U053 | Brand: Little Bird
Description Hat ENV It is able to detect the temperature, humidity, air pressure and magnetic field. This product relates via I2C protocol which allows you to obtain 4 types of environment data thru just 2pins...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
PM2.5 Air Quality Kit (PMSA003 + SHT20)
SKU: M5-K023 | Brand: Little Bird
The PM2.5 Air Quality Kit combines a PMSA003 laser particulate sensor with an SHT20 temperature and humidity sensor in a single M5Stack-compatible module. It measures ambient particulate concentration, temperature, an...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Relay Module with cycle delay timing switch self-locking and more
SKU: LB-LS1717 | Brand: Little Bird
This versatile relay module is a powerhouse of timing functions, ideal for projects requiring precise control over relay activation and deactivation. Featuring adjustable parameters and 18 distinct modes, it provides ...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
SparkFun Atmospheric Sensor Breakout - BME280 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-15440 | Brand: SparkFun
The BME280 Atmospheric Sensor Breakout measures barometric pressure, relative humidity, and temperature from a single compact board. With both Qwiic (I2C) and 0.1″ header connections, it integrates easily into Arduino...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor
SKU: EF-EF04024 | Brand: ElecFreaks
This is a Rain/steam sensor from ElecFreaks. This steam sensor can be connected to the Arduino IO Expansion shield directly. The output voltage will increase when the humidity of the sensor surface goes up.You even co...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Humidity and Temperature Sensor Module
SKU: FT-HUMID | Brand: Freetronics
Measure temperature and relative humidity with this simple, Arduino-compatible sensor module based on the DHT22. With just three connections (GND, power, and data), you can read both temperature and humidity from a si...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Crack the Code Components Kit Only
SKU: LB-CTCBOX | Brand: Little Bird
Already run the Crack the Code unit of work and want to replenish your component box? At Little Bird Electronics we have put together a replenishment kit for your Crack the Code unit of work. Kit Contains: ...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Gravity: I2C SD2405 RTC Module
SKU: DF-DFR0469 | Brand: DFRobot
A high-precision I2C real-time clock (RTC) module from DFRobot's Gravity series, based on the SD2405AL chip. It features an internal rechargeable battery that keeps time for 5–8 years without external power, making it...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Four Letter pHAT
SKU: PR-PIM266 | Brand: Little Bird
Four Letter pHAT is a Raspberry Pi add-on with four 14-segment displays in a retro green LED style, driven by an HT16K33 chip over I2C. It can display text, numbers, and a range of special characters — perfect as a re...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
ADXL345 - Triple-Axis Accelerometer (+-2g/4g/8g/16g) w/ I2C/SPI
SKU: AF-1231 | Brand: Adafruit
The ADXL345 from Analog Devices is a triple-axis digital accelerometer with both I2C and SPI interfaces. This breakout board includes an on-board 3.3V regulator and logic-level shifting, making it easy to interface wi...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
enviro:bit
SKU: PR-PIM355 | Brand: Little Bird
Sense the world around you with enviro:bit! It's loaded with sensors for air and weather, colour and light, and sound, and slots right onto your micro:bit. Just slot in your micro:bit, then code enviro:bit wit...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
ESP8266 SMT Module - ESP-12
SKU: PI-COM2800 | Brand: Pimoroni
Add Internet to your next project with an adorable, bite-sized WiFi microcontroller, at a price you like! The ESP8266 processor from Espressif is an 80 MHz microcontroller with a full WiFi front-end (both as client...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Adafruit Ultimate GPS Logger Shield - Includes GPS Module
SKU: AF-1272 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Ultimate GPS Logger Shield combines the popular Ultimate GPS module with a MicroSD card slot, giving your Arduino a complete GPS datalogging solution. Built around the MTK3339 chipset, it tracks up to 22 ...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
ESP8266 ESP-12E Remote Serial Port WIFI Transceiver Wireless Module
SKU: LB-LR0214-102A | Brand: Little Bird
The ESP-12E is an enhanced version of the popular ESP8266 WiFi module, offering improved impedance matching, better signal output, and stronger anti-jamming performance. It provides a complete WiFi networking solution...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
T-Slot Photo Interrupter
SKU: AF-3986 | Brand: Adafruit
This T-Slot Photo Interrupter is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light acro...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
Platinum RTD Sensor - PT1000 - 3 Wire 1 meter long
SKU: AF-3984 | Brand: Adafruit
For precision temperature sensing, nothing beats a Platinum RTD. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) are temperature sensors that contain a resistor that changes resistance value as its temperature changes, bas...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sonar Distance Sensor + 2 x 10K resistors
SKU: AF-3942 | Brand: Adafruit
The HC-SR04 is an ultrasonic distance sensor that measures distances from approximately 2 cm to 400 cm (best results between 10–250 cm). Widely used in robotics, automation, interactive art, and motion sensing project...
Delivered by Thu 15 Oct
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