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.
Temperature Sensor - High Temperature, Waterproof (DS18B20)
SKU: SF-SEN-18367 | Brand: SparkFun
A sealed, waterproof DS18B20 digital temperature probe for precise measurements in wet or harsh environments. The sensor communicates over a 1-Wire interface, requiring just one data pin (plus ground) to connect to yo...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Reed Switch - Insulated
SKU: SF-COM-10601 | Brand: SparkFun
An insulated reed switch that closes when exposed to a magnetic field and opens when the field is removed. The encapsulated design is more durable than glass reed switches and can be easily populated on a PCB. Key Fe...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Rotary Encoder Module Brick Sensor
SKU: LB-00111 | Brand: Little Bird
Description:The rotary encoder is used to measure the speed and with PWM technology can achieve rapid speed devicesWith fixed bolt hole for easy installationGreat for DIY projectSpecification:Model: KY-040Workin...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
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 Thu 13 Aug
T-Slot Photo Interrupter with 1 Meter Cable
SKU: AF-3985 | Brand: Adafruit
This T-Slot Photo Interrupter with Cable 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...
Delivered by Fri 4 Sep
Standalone Toggle Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout [AT42QT1012]
SKU: AF-1375 | Brand: Adafruit
This breakout board is the simplest way to create a project with a single "toggle" capacitive touch sensor. No microcontroller is required here - just power with 1.8 to 5.5VDC and touch the pad to activate the sens...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Gravity: Digital Tilt Sensor for Arduino / Raspberry Pi
SKU: DF-DFR0028 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an arduino tilt sensor. It is used to detect orientation. Inside the sensor, there is a ball that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the sensor over and the balls don't touch, thus n...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Tilt Sensor - AT407
SKU: SF-SEN-10289 | Brand: SparkFun
This AT407 basic tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the can is a ball that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls don’t touch, thus not making a...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Adafruit STEMMA Non-Latching Mini Relay
SKU: AF-4409 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit STEMMA Non-Latching Mini Relay lets you switch lamps, fans, solenoids, and other small appliances (up to 250 VAC/DC) using any 3V or 5V microcontroller — no soldering, flyback diodes, or level shifting re...
Delivered by Fri 4 Sep
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 13 Aug
Pololu Basic 2-Channel SPDT Relay Carrier with 5VDC Relays (Assembled)
SKU: PL-2485 | Brand: Pololu
The Pololu Basic 2-Channel SPDT Relay Carrier provides simple, independent control of two single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) relay switches from low-voltage, low-current control signals. This assembled version comes rea...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
SparkFun Multiplexer Breakout - 8 Channel (74HC4051)
SKU: SF-BOB-13906 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Multiplexer Breakout provides access to all pins and features of the 74HC4051, an 8-channel analog multiplexer/demultiplexer. The 74HC4051 allows you to turn four I/O pins into eight multifunctional, indi...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Gravity: Arduino Digital Water Flow Sensor - 1/8
SKU: DF-SEN0216 | Brand: DFRobot
The Water Flow sensor measures the rate of a liquid flowing through it. The YF-S401 water flow sensor consists of a plastic valve body, flow rotor and hall effect sensor. It is usually used at the inlet end to det...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board for Pico
SKU: KI-5336 | Brand: Kitronik
The Kitronik Smart Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and datalogging solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. With an onboard BME688 environmental sensor, OLED display, real-time clock support, and Micro...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Waterproof SMD DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0511 | Brand: DFRobot
This waterproof DS18B20 digital temperature sensor delivers accurate readings over a simple 1-Wire interface, requiring just a single data pin on your microcontroller. The sealed probe and silicone lead wire make it i...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
NPN to PNP Signal Converter / Adapter Module
SKU: DF-FIT0850 | Brand: DFRobot
This NPN to PNP signal converter module bridges the gap when your sensor outputs an NPN signal but your controller or PLC expects a PNP input. Simply wire it inline between the sensor and the controller to convert the...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Environment Science Expansion Board V2.0 for micro:bit
SKU: DF-MBT0034 | Brand: DFRobot
The Environment Science Expansion Board V2.0 is a micro:bit add-on designed for STEAM education, integrating 14 environmental sensors and modules onto a single tree-shaped board. Students can measure UV levels, temper...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
4 Channels IR Reflective Sensor
SKU: EC-SPS40201S | Brand: Elecrow
This Elecrow 4-channel IR reflective sensor module combines four infrared emitter/receiver pairs with a mainboard that processes all signals. When an object enters the detection range, the corresponding channel output...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
SparkFun Qwiic GPIO
SKU: SF-DEV-17047 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic GPIO adds eight additional digital I/O pins to your project via I2C, based on the TCA9534 I/O Expander from Texas Instruments. Read and write pins just like standard Arduino digital pins using the i...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Rotary Encoder - Illuminated (RGB)
SKU: SF-COM-15141 | Brand: SparkFun
Rotary encoders can be used similarly to potentiometers. The difference being that an encoder has full rotation without limits (It just goes round and round). They output gray code so that you can tell how much and in...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
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