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.
IR Break Beam Sensor - 3mm LEDs
SKU: AF-2167 | Brand: Adafruit
Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a receiver across the way which is sensitive to tha...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Arduino Line Trace Sensor Module
SKU: LB-LR0005 | Brand: Little Bird
The Line Trace Sensor Module uses an infrared emitter/detector pair to measure the reflectivity of a surface below it. When the reflectivity exceeds an adjustable threshold, the output goes low — making it ideal for b...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Octopus PIR Sensor Brick
SKU: EF-EF04055 | Brand: ElecFreaks
OCTOPUS PIR Sensor module is a type of electronic building block based on AM412 pyroelectric digital smart sensor. It can be used in sensing and detection of human or animal motion, sensing distance is about 4-5 me...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
4 channel 5V relay module with light coupling 5V
SKU: LB-LR0051 | Brand: Little Bird
A 4-channel relay module with opto-isolated inputs for safe, reliable switching of high-power loads. Each relay is rated for up to 10A at 250VAC or 30VDC, making it suitable for controlling lights, motors, heaters, an...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Medium Vibration Sensor Switch
SKU: AF-2384 | Brand: Adafruit
The "poor man's" accelerometer/motion sensor! These spring-vibration switches are medium sensitivity non-directional vibration induced trigger switches. Inside is a medium hardness spring coiled around a long metal...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini PIR Sensor with Time and Sensitivity Control - BS612
SKU: AF-5578 | Brand: Adafruit
The BS612 is a compact, fully configurable mini PIR motion sensor that detects movement from approximately 3–8 metres away with a 120° detection spread. Its small form factor makes it ideal for unobtrusive motion-sens...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
IR Break Beam Sensor - 5mm LEDs
SKU: AF-2168 | Brand: Adafruit
Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a receiver across the way which is sensitive to that s...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Five Direction Navigation Button Rocker Joystick Module
SKU: LB-LS7051 | Brand: Little Bird
Five-Direction Navigation Button Switch — Game On, Maker Style!Ready to level-up your next Arduino or microcontroller project? The Five-Direction Navigation Button Switch Module is your ticket to classic game controls...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SparkFun Sound Detector (with Headers)
SKU: SF-SEN-14262 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Sound Detector is a small and very easy-to-use audio sensing board with three different outputs. The Sound Detector not only provides an audio output, but also a binary indication of the presence of sound...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Adafruit TSC2007 I2C Resistive Touch Screen Controller
SKU: AF-5423 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TSC2007 is an I2C resistive touch screen controller that offloads touch reading from your microcontroller. Instead of using multiple analog pins and constant polling, the TSC2007 handles all the touch sen...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini Basic PIR Sensor - BS412
SKU: AF-4666 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor that detects movement from approximately 3–8 metres away. Much smaller than standard PIR modules, making it ideal for unobtrusive, space-constrained projects. Fully self-...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Gravity: Voice Recorder Module
SKU: DF-SEN0197 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Voice Recorder Module is a compact board with integrated record and playback functions, based on the ISD1820 chip. Simply press the record button, speak into the onboard microphone, and release to save up ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor - TCRT1000
SKU: AF-5913 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor uses a TCRT1000 right-angle optical module to detect reflective surfaces. An onboard IR LED emits light, and when an object reflects it back to the IR phototransis...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Gravity: Infrared Light Photo Interrupter Module (Wavelength 940nm)
SKU: DF-DFR1129 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction The Gravity: Photo Interrupter Module integrates a high-performance ITR9608 photoelectric switch. Its compact design and easy operation make it an ideal choice for electronic projects and applications. ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun Sound Detector
SKU: SF-SEN-12642 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Sound Detector is a small and very easy to use audio sensing board with three different outputs. The Sound Detector not only provides an audio output, but also a binary indication of the presence of so...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
ELECFREAKS PlanetX Waterproof 18B20 Temperature Sensor
SKU: EF-EF05041 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The PlanetX Waterproof 18B20 Temperature Sensor is a sensor that senses temperature and converts it into a usable output signal. It is waterproof and can be used for temperature measurement. It is usually used for the...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Adafruit HX711 24-bit ADC for Load Cells / Strain Gauges
SKU: AF-5974 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit HX711 Breakout is a high-resolution 24-bit differential ADC designed for reading load cells, strain gauges, and other Wheatstone bridge sensors. With selectable 64× or 128× gain on Channel A and fixed 32×...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Adafruit TSMP96000 "Code Learning" Infrared IR Receiver Breakout
SKU: AF-5970 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TSMP96000 "Code Learning" Infrared IR Receiver Breakout detects IR signals across a wide frequency range of 20–60 KHz, making it perfect for "code learning" applications where you need your device to work...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Adafruit Chainable DS18B20 Extender Breakout - STEMMA JST PH 2mm
SKU: AF-5971 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Chainable DS18B20 Extender Breakout makes it easy to connect multiple DS18B20 temperature sensors in a daisy chain using standard STEMMA JST PH 2mm cables. Each breakout includes screw terminal blocks for...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Adafruit TSC2046 SPI Resistive Touch Screen Controller
SKU: AF-5767 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TSC2046 is an SPI resistive touch screen controller that offloads touch reading from your microcontroller. Instead of tying up analog pins and constantly polling, the TSC2046 handles all touch sensing ove...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
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