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.
Optomax Digital Liquid Level Sensor
SKU: AF-3397 | Brand: Adafruit
The Optomax is an optical liquid level sensor that detects the presence or absence of almost any liquid — oil or water based. Inside the polysulfone housing, an infrared LED and matching phototransistor work together:...
Delivered by Fri 6 Nov
8421 Encoder - Horizontal
SKU: DF-DFR0722 | Brand: DFRobot
The 8421 Encoder (Horizontal) is an absolute position encoder with 16 positions (0–F) using BCD/8421 encoding. Unlike incremental encoders or potentiometers, the mechanical position directly determines the output code...
Delivered by Mon 26 Oct
8421 Encoder-Vertical
SKU: DF-DFR0721 | Brand: DFRobot
The 8421 Encoder (Vertical) is an absolute position encoder with 16 positions (0–F) using BCD/8421 encoding. Unlike incremental encoders or potentiometers, the mechanical position directly determines the output code —...
Delivered by Mon 26 Oct
Mini Basic PIR Sensor - BL412
SKU: AF-4667 | Brand: Adafruit
The BL412 is a compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor designed for detecting movement from people and animals at distances of approximately 3–8 m. Much smaller than standard PIR modules, it is well suited for un...
Delivered by Fri 6 Nov
High Temp Waterproof DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor - 3m long
SKU: AF-3846 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor made with a PTFE wire cable. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions. This sensor is a little more expensive th...
Delivered by Fri 6 Nov
Analog 2-axis Thumb Joystick with Select Button + Breakout Board
SKU: AF-512 | Brand: Adafruit
A PSP/Xbox-style analog thumb joystick with a built-in press-to-select button, mounted on a breakout board designed for easy panel mounting. Unlike simple directional joysticks, this analog stick provides precise, pro...
Delivered by Fri 6 Nov
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