Sensors
Browse our extensive range of sensor modules and breakout boards, covering temperature, distance, motion, touch, liquid level, radar, infrared, and more. Whether you're building with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or your own custom PCB, you'll find the right sensor for your project.
Popular with Australian makers, students, and engineers for robotics, home automation, environmental monitoring, and STEM education. Fast shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse.
Rotary Encoder
SKU: SF-COM-09117 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 12-step rotary encoder with a nice ‘clicking’ feel. It’s breadboard friendly, and has a pretty handy select switch (by pushing in on the knob). The encoder is different from a potentiometer in that an enc...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
RPLIDAR A1M8 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit
SKU: DF-DFR0315 | Brand: DFRobot
FEATURESAPPLICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSNote: It has been newest Model: A1M8 --2017/5/15 DOCUMENTS SLAMTEC Website Development Kit SDK & Datasheet Related Rplidar Review by Gavin (@MechatronicsGuy) ICP-SLAM based on Rob...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module
SKU: DF-SEN0521 | Brand: DFRobot
The 5.8GHz Microwave Radar Module is a high-sensitivity motion detection sensor that transmits and receives 5.8GHz electromagnetic waves. By analysing the difference between transmitted and reflected signals, it relia...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi [Mini Kit]
SKU: AF-2324 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Ultimate GPS HAT adds high-quality GPS and GLONASS positioning to your Raspberry Pi. Built around a PA1616D module, it provides precise location data and a built-in real-time clock (RTC) with coin cell ba...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Gravity: Arduino Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor- Corrosion Resistant
SKU: DF-SEN0193 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Analogue Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor measures soil moisture using capacitive sensing rather than resistive probes, providing significantly better corrosion resistance and longer service life. Made from...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Adafruit PiRTC - PCF8523 Real Time Clock for Raspberry Pi
SKU: AF-3386 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit PiRTC is a battery-backed real-time clock that plugs directly onto your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header, letting your Pi keep accurate time even when powered off. Built around the PCF8523 RTC with native Linux...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Round 2D Codes Scanner Module, Barcode/QR code Reader, With LED Indicator, Small Size, Easy to Integrate
SKU: WS-25515 | Brand: Waveshare
Round 2D Codes Scanner Module, Barcode/QR code Reader, With LED Indicator, Small Size, Easy to Integrate 2D Codes Scanner Module 1D/2D Codes Recognition | Small Size | Screen scanning The Barcode ...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
YDLIDAR GS2 - Linear Array Solid State LiDAR Sensor(25-300mm)
SKU: DF-DFR1030 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a Linear array solid LiDAR. Based on the principle of Triangulation, it is equipped with related optics, electricity, and algorithm design, to achieve 100 degrees of high-precision laser distance measurement, ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Gravity: Analog pH Sensor/Meter Kit V2
SKU: DF-SEN0161-V2 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Analog pH Sensor/Meter Kit V2 is designed to measure the pH of liquids, indicating acidity or alkalinity on a scale of 0–14. It's commonly used in aquaponics, aquaculture, hydroponics, and environmental wa...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Rotary Encoder + Extras
SKU: AF-377 | Brand: Adafruit
This high-quality 24-pulse rotary encoder features detented rotation with a satisfying click at each step, a built-in push-button switch, and a panel-mount design. It comes with a soft-touch knob with an arrow indicat...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Tracking Module for ring:bit car v2
SKU: EF-EF03424 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Ring:bit car V2 line following module is a dedicated module designed for the Ring:bit car V2, it is easy to be installed to achieve the line following function for the Ring:bit car V2.Equipped with double infrared ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
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 Mon 15 Jun
Analog CO/Combustible Gas Sensor(MQ9)
SKU: EC-SES90101S | Brand: Elecrow
The MQ-9 is an analog gas sensor module with high sensitivity to carbon monoxide (CO), methane, propane, and LPG. It uses an SnO2 sensing element that changes conductivity in the presence of target gases, making it su...
Delivered by Mon 29 Jun
Gravity: Lightning Distance Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0290 | Brand: DFRobot
Gravity: Lightning Sensor employs AMS innovative AS3935 Franklin lightning sensor IC and Coilcraft MA5532-AE dedicated antenna to detect lightning distance, intensity, and frequency within a radius of 40km both indoor...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
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 3 Jul
Gravity: Arduino ORP Meter V1.0
SKU: DF-SEN0165 | Brand: DFRobot
In the ever-increasing need and awareness for health and safety, water has become a focus point for proper disinfection treatment as aftereffects of industrialization can become a danger for contamination of water...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Gravity: Analog Infrared CO2 Sensor For Arduino (0~5000 ppm)
SKU: DF-SEN0219 | Brand: DFRobot
The concentration of carbon dioxide (0.03% usuallly) is related to daily life. Recently, there's a study showing that the atmospheric CO2 content has reached 0.0385% (385 ppm) which is the highest value since 2.1 ...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
RPLiDAR C1 - DTOF LiDAR 360° Laser Range Scanner (12m, IP54)
SKU: DF-DFR1138 | Brand: DFRobot
##Introduction The RPLIDAR C1 is a new generation fusion-type DTOF (Direct Time of Flight) laser scanner from SLAMTEC. This advanced LIDAR system excels in high-definition detection of small and nearby objects, offeri...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Long-wave IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module, 80×62 Pixels, 45°FOV, Type-C Port
SKU: WS-25288 | Brand: Waveshare
Long-wave IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module, 80×62 Pixels, 45°FOV, Available with 40PIN GPIO Header or Type-C PortLong-wave IR Thermal Imaging Camera Module 80×62 Pixels IR Array Small Size | Non-c...
Delivered by Mon 6 Jul
5V IR Photoelectric Switch (4m)
SKU: DF-SEN0523 | Brand: DFRobot
This IR break-beam photoelectric switch detects objects by sending an invisible infrared beam from an emitter to a receiver. When a non-transparent object passes between the two and breaks the beam, the receiver outpu...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
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