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.
Strain Gauge Load Cell - 4 Wires - 1Kg
SKU: AF-4540 | Brand: Adafruit
A strain gauge is a type of electronic sensor used to measure force or strain (big surprise there). They are made of an insulating flexible backing with a metallic foil pattern. The resistance of a strain gauge change...
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8 Channel 5V Relay Module BK_RL8_01
SKU: EF-EF03009 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An 8-channel relay module operating at 5V, compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU boards (PIC, ARM, MSP430). Each relay channel has an LED indicator showing its output state, making it easy to monitor wh...
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8 Channel 12V Relay Module BK_RL8_01
SKU: EF-EF03010 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An 8-channel relay module compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU boards (PIC, ARM, MSP430). Each relay channel has an LED indicator showing its output state, making it easy to monitor which relays are ac...
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NFC/RFID breakout Module
SKU: EF-EF03081 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The NFC/RFID breakout based on PN532, which is the most popular NFC chip, and is what is embedded in pretty much every phone or device that does NFC. It can pretty much do it all, such as read and write to tags and...
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1 Channel 5V Relay Module Arduino Compatible BK008
SKU: EF-EF03052 | Brand: ElecFreaks
A single-channel 5 V relay module that allows a microcontroller to switch high-voltage electrical devices up to 250 VAC or 110 VDC. Controlled via a standard TTL-level digital IO pin, it works with Arduino and other p...
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Octopus Real-time Clock
SKU: EF-EF04005 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Octopus Electronic Bricks, you can use them to build electronics projects just as easy as piling bricks. By using Octopus electronic bricks, you may connect Arduino / Freaduino compatible boards easily with various...
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SHT-30 Mesh-protected Weather-proof Temperature/Humidity Sensor - 1M Cable
SKU: AF-4099 | Brand: Adafruit
Take your next outdoor sensor project to the next level with this SHT-30 based temperature/humidity sensor. The sensor includes a dual-use sensor module from Sensiron in a sintered metal mesh encasing. The casing is w...
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Logic Level Converter Module
SKU: FT-LEVEL | Brand: Freetronics
Many of the most interesting sensors and devices are only available in 3.3V or even lower voltage versions, which can be a problem if you want to connect them to a 5V microcontroller such as an Arduino. This module...
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Neuron Power Block
SKU: MB-99830 | Brand: Makeblock
Description:Powers the other blocks. Connect and press to power on. Press and hold for 3 seconds to power off. Description Figure: Features:The magnetic design at the back of Neuron blocks makes you can simp...
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Ultimate GPS Module - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates [MTK3339 chipset]
SKU: AF-790 | Brand: Adafruit
A high-sensitivity GPS module built around the MTK3339 chipset, capable of tracking up to 22 satellites on 66 channels with 10 Hz position updates. At just 16 × 16 × 5 mm and under 6 grams, it packs an internal patch ...
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SparkFun Spectral Sensor Breakout - AS7262 Visible (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-14347 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun AS7262 Visible Spectral Sensor Breakout brings spectroscopy to the palm of your hand, making it easy to measure and characterise how different materials absorb and reflect different wavelengths of light. ...
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Enviro pHAT
SKU: PR-PIM181 | Brand: Little Bird
Enviro pHAT packs 4 different sensors, letting you measure temperature, pressure, light level, colour, 3-axis motion, compass heading, and analog inputs. That's up to 10 different variables!It's ideal for monitoring c...
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ShakeUp Board Only
SKU: LB-SHAKEUP-BOARD | Brand: Little Bird
The ShakeUp turns everyday objects into computer inputs. Plug it into your computer via USB and it appears as a standard keyboard and mouse — connect objects using alligator clips, and when the circuit closes, the Sha...
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Arduino Compatible PIR Motion Detector Module
SKU: TB-XC4444 | Brand: Little Bird
A pyroelectric infrared (PIR) motion sensor module for Arduino and microcontroller projects. It detects movement from people and animals by sensing changes in infrared radiation, outputting a digital high signal when ...
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Photo Reflective Sensor
SKU: SS-314020031 | Brand: Seeed Studio
This is a reflective sensor combines a GaA1As infrared light emitting diode with a high sensitive Darlington phototransistor in a mini package. Features Compact High performance High output Easy to m...
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Grove - Alcohol Sensor
SKU: SS-101020044 | Brand: Seeed Studio
Alcohol sensor is semiconductor sensor for alcohol detection. It has good sensitivity and fast response to alcohol, suitable for portable alcohol detector. Specifications Power requirements: 5 VDC @ ~120 ...
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Adafruit Gemma Sensor Starter Pack
SKU: AF-1849 | Brand: Adafruit
Get started with wearable electronics using the Adafruit Gemma Sensor Starter Pack. This all-in-one kit includes a GEMMA V2 board, sewable RGB NeoPixels, multiple sensors, a rechargeable battery with charger, and ever...
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HIH-4030 Humidity Sensor Carrier
SKU: PL-1643 | Brand: Pololu
Sparkfun’s carrier board for the HIH-4030 relative humidity (%RH) sensor from Honeywell outputs an analog voltage that varies nearly linearly with humidity. It operates at 5 V while drawing only 200 μA and ...
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Methane Gas Sensor MQ-4
SKU: PL-1633 | Brand: Pololu
This semiconductor gas sensor detects the presence of methane (CNG) gas at concentrations from 300 ppm to 10,000 ppm, a range suitable for detecting gas leaks. The sensor’s simple analog voltage interface re...
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Pololu Carrier with Sharp GP2Y0D815Z0F Digital Distance Sensor 15cm
SKU: PL-2465 | Brand: Pololu
This small digital distance sensor detects objects between 0.5 cm and 15 cm (0.2″ and 6″) away. With its quick response time, small size, low current draw, and short minimum sensing distance, this sensor is ...
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