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.
Adafruit LSM303AGR Accelerometer Magnetometer - STEMMA QT Qwiic
SKU: AF-4413 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit LSM303AGR combines a triple-axis accelerometer and triple-axis magnetometer in a single breakout board. The accelerometer measures gravity to determine which way is down, while the magnetometer senses mag...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Water-proof Ultrasonic Sensor (ULA)
SKU: DF-SEN0301 | Brand: DFRobot
This is an ultrasonic distance sensor(ULS) of high performance with an enclosed waterproof probe. The sensor, like many other ultrasonic sensors, based on the principle of ultrasonic echo ranging, determines the dista...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
RP-C18.3-ST Thin Film Pressure Sensor
SKU: DF-SEN0294 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a circular flexible thin film pressure sensor of short legs with a diameter of 18.3mm, which can be used to realize highly sensitive detection of pressure. The sensor is durable and designed to sense static an...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Gravity: URM09 Ultrasonic Sensor ( I²C)
SKU: DF-SEN0304 | Brand: DFRobot
DFRobot URM09 is an ultrasonic sensor specifically designed for fast ranging and obstacle avoidance application. Its measuring frequency can reach up to 50Hz. The sensor adopts built-in temperature compensation and I2...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Adafruit VCNL4040 Proximity and Lux Sensor - STEMMA QT
SKU: AF-4161 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit VCNL4040 is a two-in-one proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay. It measures proximity from 0 to 200 mm (~7.5 inches) using an on-board IR LED, and ambient light from 0.0125 to 6,553 lux — all ove...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
SparkFun Lightning Detector - AS3935
SKU: SF-SEN-15441 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Lightning Detector adds lightning detection to your next weather station to make sure you are aware of any potential hazardous weather heading your way. The AS3935 is capable of detecting lightning up to ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
SparkFun Capacitive Touch Slider - CAP1203 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-15344 | Brand: SparkFun
Do you want to replace a slider or a button on your art project or science experiment with a more interesting interface? This Capacitive Touch Slider is a "Qwiic" and easy way to add capacitive touch to your next proj...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Adafruit PiRTC - Precise DS3231 Real Time Clock for Raspberry Pi
SKU: AF-4282 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit PiRTC Precise DS3231 is a high-accuracy, battery-backed real-time clock that plugs directly onto your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header. Built around a genuine Maxim DS3231 with an integrated temperature-compens...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Adafruit Ultimate GPS with USB - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates
SKU: AF-4279 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Ultimate GPS with USB brings plug-and-play GPS and GLONASS positioning to any computer, laptop, or embedded Linux device via a built-in CP2104 USB-to-Serial converter. Simply connect a Micro USB cable and...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
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...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Octopus Crash Sensor Brick
SKU: EF-EF04013 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The Octopus Crash Sensor Brick is a simple collision detection module based on a momentary crash switch. When physical contact is made, the switch triggers a digital signal — making it ideal for bump detection in robo...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Gravity: I2C Non-contact IR Temperature Sensor (MLX90614-DCI)
SKU: DF-SEN0263 | Brand: DFRobot
We can divide temperature measurement in to two types: contact and non-contact. Contact measurement can only accurately measure temperature when the testing object and the sensor reach thermal equilibrium. This ca...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout - AMG8833 (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-SEN-14607 | Brand: SparkFun
Get ready to be able to see like the Predator! The SparkFun Grid-EYE Infrared Array Breakout board is an 8x8 thermopile array, meaning you have a square array of 64 pixels capable of independent temperature detec...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Membrane Cap
SKU: DF-FIT0575 | Brand: DFRobot
This product is a replacement membrane cap for the Gravity Analog Dissolved Oxygen Sensor, which needs to be used in conjunction with the sensor and electrolyte. There is a transparent oxygen permeable membra...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Gravity: I2C High Temperature Sensor (K-Type, 800℃)
SKU: DF-DFR0558 | Brand: DFRobot
This Gravity I2C high-temperature sensor pairs a signal amplification module (MAX31855K) with a stainless steel sheathed K-type thermocouple probe for measuring temperatures up to 800 °C. The module converts the therm...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module KY-028
SKU: LB-LR0010 | Brand: Little Bird
Digital TempTemperature sensing module using an NTC thermistor. The output signal at ‘DO’ switches high when the preset (adjustable) temperature is reached. An analog output signal from the sensor is availab...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Rainbow HAT
SKU: PR-PIM242 | Brand: Little Bird
Rainbow HAT has a buffet of sensors, inputs and displays to explore Android ThingsTM. Use it as a weather station, a clock, a timer or stopwatch, a mood light, or endless other things. We've worked with the Android...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Rainbow HAT
SKU: PR-PIM253 | Brand: Little Bird
Rainbow HAT is a feature-packed add-on board for the Raspberry Pi, loaded with sensors, inputs, displays, and LEDs. Use it as a weather station, clock, timer, mood light, or as a hands-on introduction to multiple Pi c...
Delivered by Mon 15 Jun
Adafruit BME680 - Temperature, Humidity, Pressure and Gas Sensor
SKU: AF-3660 | Brand: Adafruit
The BME680 from Bosch delivers comprehensive environmental sensing in a single compact package. This precision sensor measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and VOC gas levels, all accessible over I2C or...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Pulse Sensor Amped
SKU: AF-1093 | Brand: Adafruit
Pulse Sensor Amped is a greatly improved version of the original Pulse Sensor, a plug-and-play heart-rate sensor for Arduino and Arduino compatibles. It can be used by students, artists, athletes, makers, and game & m...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Compare your options
All buying guides
The Teacher's Guide to micro:bit Robots: Kits, Buggies, and Robotics Compared
Compare micro:bit-compatible robot kits, buggies, and robotics platforms by age range, assembly difficulty, sensors, and curriculum fit — for classrooms, clubs, and home learners across Australia.
49 products compared
Title The Maker's Guide to ADCs: Resolution, Speed, and Interface Compared
Compare analogue-to-digital converters by bit depth, sample rate, and bus (I²C vs SPI) to pick the right chip for your Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or microcontroller project.
16 products compared