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.
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...
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ACS714 Current Sensor Carrier -5A to +5A
SKU: PL-1185 | Brand: Pololu
The ACS714 Current Sensor Carrier provides a compact breakout for Allegro's ±5A ACS714 Hall effect-based linear current sensor. It offers a low-resistance (~1.2 mΩ) current path and electrical isolation up to 2.1 kV R...
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Sharp GP2Y0D805Z0F Digital Distance Sensor 5cm
SKU: PL-1131 | Brand: Pololu
This small digital distance sensor detects objects between 0.5 cm and 5 cm (0.2″ and 2″) away. With its quick response time, small size, low current draw, and short minimum sensing distance, this sensor is a...
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Bare Conductive Touch Board
SKU: SF-DEV-13298 | Brand: SparkFun
The Touch Board from Bare Conductive is an easy-to-use Arduino@Heart board that gives you the ability to turn almost any material or surface into a sensor. Each Touch Board offers 12 electrodes for your a conductiv...
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DS1307 RTC Module with Battery for Raspberry Pi
SKU: DF-DFR0386 | Brand: DFRobot
A real-time clock (RTC) module designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi, built around the Maxim DS1307 chip. It communicates via I2C and includes a CR1220 coin cell battery to maintain accurate timekeeping even when...
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Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Analog Distance Sensor 10-80cm
SKU: PL-136 | Brand: Pololu
The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F is an infrared distance sensor that outputs an analogue voltage corresponding to the distance of the nearest object within its 10–80 cm detection range. Using IR triangulation, it provides relia...
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Adafruit HDC3021 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor
SKU: AF-5989 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit HDC3021 is a high-precision I²C temperature and humidity sensor breakout featuring the TI HDC302x series chip. With typical humidity accuracy of ±0.5% RH (and just 0.19% long-term drift) and temperature a...
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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...
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3-Axis Accelerometer Module for Arduino
SKU: TB-XC4478 | Brand: Little Bird
A compact 3-axis accelerometer module based on the ADXL335 sensor IC. Measures acceleration along the X, Y, and Z axes with a range of ±3g, providing one analogue output channel per axis. Useful for detecting motion, ...
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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...
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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,...
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SparkFun DataLogger IoT - 9DoF
SKU: SF-DEV-20594 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun DataLogger IoT - 9DoF is a preprogrammed data logger that automatically detects, configures, and logs Qwiic-compatible sensors — all without writing a single line of code. Simply plug in your sensors, pow...
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Capacitive Proximity Sensor (1-10 mm)
SKU: DF-SEN0447 | Brand: DFRobot
A capacitive proximity sensor with an adjustable detection range of 1–10 mm, capable of detecting both metallic and non-metallic objects. Unlike inductive sensors that only respond to metals, this capacitive sensor de...
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SparkFun 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout
SKU: SF-SEN-18088 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout features the DE2120 camera-based scanner module, capable of reading 20 different barcode symbologies — from UPC and QR codes to Data Matrix and PDF 417. Onboard image processin...
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Mijia Bluetooth Temperature/Humidity Sensor with LCD Display
SKU: AF-4881 | Brand: Adafruit
Here is a jolly cute, palm-sized, Bluetooth-enabled sensor to monitor your room's temperature and humidity. Only 43mm x 43mm, we dig its small form factor and minimal design. The shell is made of durable ABS ...
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ACS712 Current Sensor- 5A
SKU: EC-SEL7125A | Brand: Elecrow
The ACS712 Current Sensor (5A) provides a simple way to measure AC or DC current up to ±5A. Based on the Allegro ACS712 Hall effect sensor, this module outputs a proportional analogue voltage that can be read directly...
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Load Cell Straight Bar- 200kg
SKU: EC-SMO9200KG | Brand: Elecrow
A 200 kg straight bar load cell with a cantilever beam structure designed for both tensile and compressive force measurement. The low-profile, high-strength design features a dust-proof sealed construction for reliabl...
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ESP-12F Wifi Module (ESP8266)
SKU: EC-CCW08266F | Brand: Elecrow
ESP-12F WiFi module is a security technology developed by Letter to the module integrated core processor ESP8266 smaller package size tensilica L106 industry-leading ultra low power 32-bit MCU micro, with the 16 co...
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Arduino Infrared Remote Control IOT Smart IR Module
SKU: EC-WIS00975M | Brand: Elecrow
The Smart IR Module is a compact infrared transceiver board designed for IoT remote control projects. With four IR transmitters arranged for 360° coverage and an integrated IR receiver, it allows you to learn remote c...
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Devicter Sensor Node V2.2 (ATmega 328) – with support OTA update
SKU: EC-CDD22328N | Brand: Elecrow
DevDuino Sensor Node V2 is a compact Arduino-compatible microcontroller and is designed to build wireless networks based on transceiver nRF24L01+. This version 2.2 supports firmware upgrade over the air (based load...
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