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 Remote Control for use with Maqueen and Owl Robots
SKU: LB-IR-REMOTE | Brand: Little Bird
Introducing the perfect addition to your robotics classroom - the IR Remote Control for use with Maqueen and Owl Robots! This user-friendly remote is powered by 2 AA batteries and features numbers 0-9 and direction bu...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
Sensor ELECFREAKS PlanetX MQ3
SKU: EF-EF05032 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An alcohol vapour sensor module from the ELECFREAKS PlanetX range, designed for use with micro:bit via an RJ11 connector. The MQ3 sensor uses a tin dioxide (SnO2) sensing element whose conductivity increases with alco...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Sensor Trimpot ELECFREAKS PlanetX
SKU: EF-EF05018 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An analogue trimpot (trimmer potentiometer) sensor module from the ELECFREAKS PlanetX series, designed for use with micro:bit via RJ11 connection. The potentiometer provides stepless rotation over a 0°–300° range, out...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
ELECFREAKS PlanetX Laser
SKU: EF-EF05013 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The ELECFREAKS PlanetX Laser module emits a focused red light beam, making it a fun component for laser pointer projects, interactive cat toys, and laser-based games. The module consists of a light-emitting core, cond...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Adafruit S-35710 Low-Power Wake Up Timer Breakout
SKU: AF-5959 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit S-35710 Wake Up Timer Breakout is an ultra-low-power watchdog timer that can be programmed to trigger an alarm from 1 second up to 194 days, using a 24-bit second counter. Drawing only 0.2 µA, it's an int...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
SparkFun Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor - Acconeer XM125 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-24540 | Brand: SparkFun
Forget ultrasonic and infrared sensors; the SparkFun Qwiic Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor - Acconeer XM125 brings powerful 60 GHz radar technology to your projects. This sensor isn't limited to surface detection; it c...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Sensirion Particle, VOC, Humidity, and Temperature Sensor - SEN55
SKU: SF-SEN-23715 | Brand: SparkFun
The SEN55 environmental node is a straightforward, all-in-one sensor solution platform for the accurate measurement of various environmental parameters, such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), o...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Line Follower Sensor
SKU: SF-SEN-24048 | Brand: SparkFun
A line follower sensor gives your robot the ability to detect lines or nearby objects. The sensor works by detecting reflected light coming from its own infrared LED. By measuring the amount of reflected infrared ligh...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
SparkFun Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-22494 | Brand: SparkFun
The STHS34PF80 sensor, from ST Microelectronics, is designed to measure the precise black-body radiation (as described by Planck's law) of an object; as well as monitor ambient temperature conditions within its 80° fi...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
PIR in case
SKU: LB-PIR-CABLE | Brand: Little Bird
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor housed in a protective case with a 45cm cable. Detects motion within a 6-metre range and 120° field of view, making it ideal for security systems, automatic lighting, and...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
LPB60B IP65 DToF Single-Point Ranging LiDAR Sensor (0.05-60m, UART)
SKU: DF-SEN0587 | Brand: DFRobot
The LPB60B ToF Single-Point Ranging LiDAR Sensor is a single-point laser radar based on the DToF principle. Capable of working stably under strong outdoor lighting, it ensures high stability and accuracy of distance m...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Tiny Code Reader from Useful Sensors
SKU: AF-5744 | Brand: Adafruit
The Tiny Code Reader from Useful Sensors is a small, low-cost hardware module that reads QR codes. It's designed to be a simple way to provision a system, for example, by providing the Wi-Fi network name and password ...
Delivered by Fri 4 Sep
Gravity: Science Data Acquisition Module Kit for Experiments Education
SKU: DF-EDU0170 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Science Data Acquisition Module Kit is a comprehensive toolkit for conducting digital scientific experiments without programming or electronics knowledge. Built around the DFRobot SCI DAQ module, it includ...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
PlanetX UV Sensors
SKU: EF-EF05021 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The UV sensor is able to measure the total ultraviolet intensity of sunlight. You can use it to sense ozone and pollutants or make fire safety devices.
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
SparkFun Micro 6DoF IMU Breakout - BMI270 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-22398 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun BMI270 Micro 6DoF IMU Breakout is a Qwiic-enabled breakout board based on the ultra-low power BMI270 from Bosch. This chip is a highly integrated, low-power IMU optimized for wearables providing precise a...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
SparkFun 6DoF IMU Breakout - LSM6DSV16X (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-21325 | Brand: SparkFun
Looking for an extremely accurate way to detect motion utilizing AI? We've got you covered with the Qwiic-enabled, SparkFun LSM6DSV16X 6DoF IMU Breakout. The LSM6DSV16X, from STMicroelectronics, is a high-performance,...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Waterproof Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch (10~100cm)
SKU: DF-SEN0580 | Brand: DFRobot
What is Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch?A mirror reflection photoelectric sensor switch is a type of photoelectric sensor that uses a reflector to detect the presence or absence of an object. It work...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
CS20 Dual-Resolution 3D TOF Solid-state LiDAR (5V, 5m)
SKU: DF-SEN0579 | Brand: DFRobot
This CS20 Dual-Resolution 3D TOF Solid-state LiDAR is equipped with a ToF image sensor with a resolution of 640*480 and uses ToF technology to capture three-dimensional information of objects and space. It can accu...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Gravity: I2C IP68 Waterproof Ambient Light Sensor (1-65535lx)
SKU: DF-SEN0562 | Brand: DFRobot
What is an Ambient Light Sensor?An ambient light sensor is a type of sensor that measures the amount of light in the surrounding environment. These sensors can be used in various applications, including lighting and b...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
ScoutMakes FM Radio Board - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-5651 | Brand: Adafruit
An I2C breakout board for the RDA5807M FM radio chip, designed by ScoutMakes as a beginner-friendly introduction to electronics and wireless communications. Tune into FM stations, display RDS data (station and song na...
Delivered by Thu 13 Aug
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