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.
mmWave - 24GHz Human Presence Sensing Module (6 Meters)
SKU: DF-SEN0557 | Brand: DFRobot
This high-sensitivity 24GHz human presence sensing radar module utilizes FMCW (frequency-modulated continuous wave) to detect human targets in the set space. Combined with radar signal processing and accurate human se...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
MAX98357 I2S Amplifier Module
SKU: DF-DFR0954 | Brand: DFRobot
This I2S digital amplifier based on the MAX98357 I2S Class D amplifier module works great with microcontrollers with I2S audio outputs like ESP32 and can be applied to projects like IoT nodes, smart home devices, Blue...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Plant Care Kit for micro:bit or CLUE
SKU: AF-4746 | Brand: Adafruit
The thirst is real! Keep your plants happy and hydrated with the Plant Care Kit for micro:bit or CLUE. This kit will teach you all about how to keep your plants in good condition, by measuring the soil moisture conten...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Gravity: I2C HUB
SKU: DF-DFR0759 | Brand: DFRobot
This Gravity: I2C HUB module is designed to connect up to 8 I2C devices to a main-controller, which allows you easily to hook up multiple I2C devices in project building, for instance, use Gravity-4P I2C/UART sen...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 9-DoF IMU (MPU-9250 Upgrade) - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-4554 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TDK InvenSense ICM-20948 is a compact 9-DoF Inertial Measurement Unit that packs a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer into a single breakout board. It pairs InvenSense's MEMS ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit BH1750 Light Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-4681 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit BH1750 Light Sensor is a 16-bit ambient light sensor from Rohm that provides measurements directly in lux — the SI unit for illuminance. This makes it easy to compare readings against reference values or ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Joystick Shield for Arduino
SKU: EC-ACS77312JS | Brand: Elecrow
Turn your Arduino into a simple game controller with this plug-and-play joystick shield. It features a two-axis thumb joystick with a select button plus four additional momentary push buttons — giving you retro game-p...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module
SKU: LB-24-ATMOS | Brand: Little Bird
A compact barometric pressure and temperature sensor module that communicates over I2C. Ideal for weather stations, altitude estimation, and environmental monitoring projects with micro:bit, Arduino, or other microcon...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit TLV493D Triple-Axis Magnetometer - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-4366 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit TLV493D is a 3-axis magnetometer designed for detecting and tracking nearby magnets in three dimensions. Manufactured by Infineon, this sensor measures magnetic fields across the X, Y, and Z axes with 12-...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SparkFun 9DoF IMU Breakout - ICM-20948 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-15335 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun 9DoF IMU Breakout brings InvenSense's ICM-20948 9-axis motion tracking sensor to a Qwiic-enabled breakout board with an on-board logic level shifter and broken-out GPIO pins. The ICM-20948 is an extremely...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Sound Detection and Microphone Module
SKU: LB-LR0003 | Brand: Little Bird
This sound detection and microphone module provides both analogue and digital outputs for detecting sound with a microcontroller. The analogue output (AO) delivers a real-time voltage signal proportional to sound inte...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Square Force-Sensitive Resistor (FSR) [Interlink 406]
SKU: AF-1075 | Brand: Adafruit
A force-sensitive resistor (FSR) that changes its resistance based on how much pressure is applied. This Interlink 406 model features a 38 mm square sensing region, making it useful for detecting physical pressure, sq...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
ADXL343 - Triple-Axis Accelerometer (+-2g/4g/8g/16g) w/ I2C/SPI
SKU: AF-4097 | Brand: Adafruit
A versatile triple-axis digital accelerometer breakout featuring the Analog Devices ADXL343. With selectable sensitivity of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g and up to 13-bit resolution, this sensor handles everything from preci...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit STEMMA Soil Sensor - I2C Capacitive Moisture Sensor
SKU: AF-4026 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit STEMMA Soil Sensor uses capacitive measurement to detect soil moisture — a more durable approach than resistive sensors that corrode over time. With a single probe and no exposed metal, it avoids oxidatio...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Hall Effect Sensor - US1881
SKU: SF-COM-09312 | Brand: SparkFun
The US1881 is a latching Hall effect sensor in a TO-92 package. When exposed to a magnetic field above the operating threshold, the open-collector output latches LOW and stays there until a reversed magnetic field pul...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Hall effect sensor [US5881LUA]
SKU: AF-158 | Brand: Adafruit
Hall effect sensors detect whether a magnet is near. Useful for non-contact/waterproof type switches, position sensors, rotary/shaft encoders. I tried dozens of different hall effect sensors to see which one wou...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Gravity: Arduino PIR (Motion) Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0171 | Brand: DFRobot
A passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor from DFRobot's Gravity series. It detects infrared radiation from people and animals in motion and outputs a digital HIGH signal when movement is detected — ideal for security sy...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit PT100 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier - MAX31865
SKU: AF-3328 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit PT100 RTD Temperature Sensor Amplifier is a breakout board for the MAX31865 precision RTD-to-digital converter. It reads 2-, 3-, or 4-wire PT100 platinum resistance temperature detectors over SPI, deliver...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
GPS Module with Enclosure
SKU: DF-TEL0094 | Brand: DFRobot
You must have used a GPS receiver. It is easy to be found in most places, such as smartphones, cars, and computers. They are used to track your loaction all over the globe. GPS Receiver for Arduino is a unit embed...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Gravity: Non-contact Arduino Water / Liquid Level Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0204 | Brand: DFRobot
A non-contact liquid level sensor that detects the presence of liquid through a container wall — no direct contact with the liquid required. Using advanced signal processing via the XKC-Y25-T12V chip, it works through...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
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