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Infrared Line/Object Presence sensor (Adjustable digital output)

Brand: Core Electronics

Why sit around and reflect when you can use this sensor? Perfect for line or object detection.

$1.40 AUD, inc GST

Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)

Brand: Core Electronics

Easily measure light levels with a a photoresistor!

$0.35 AUD, inc GST

IR Break Beam Sensor - 5mm LEDs

Brand: Adafruit
Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a...
$13.75 AUD, inc GST

IR Break Beam Sensor - 3mm LEDs

Brand: Adafruit
Infrared (IR) break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. They work by having an emitter side that sends out a beam of human-invisible IR light, then a...
$6.20 AUD, inc GST

IR Break Beam Sensor (50cm)

Brand: DFRobot
Infrared break-beam sensors are a simple way to detect motion. This IR break beam sensor works up to 50cm with a fast and stable response of
$8.22 AUD, inc GST

Precision Incremental Rotary Encoder - Optical 360 PPR Quadrature

Brand: Core Electronics

A high-resolution optical encoder offers accurate motion tracking and feedback for your DIY endeavours. Part # YT06-OP-360B-2M-5-24V

$42.70 AUD, inc GST

Photo Transistor Light Sensor

Brand: Adafruit
This Photo Transistor Light Sensor is a simple sensor that detects ambient light. It's kind of the opposite of an LED - when light hits the little chip inside, it...
$1.80 AUD, inc GST

High Speed Optoisolator - 6N137

Brand: SparkFun
This diode-transistor photocouplers consist of an LED, optically coupled to a high speed photodetector to transmit electrical signals between circuits while still...
$1.95 AUD, inc GST

QTR-1A Reflectance Sensor (2-Pack)

Brand: Pololu
The QTR-1A reflectance sensor carries a single infrared LED and phototransistor pair in an inexpensive, tiny 0.5" x 0.3" module that can be mounted almost anywhere and is great for edge detection and line following. The reflectance measurement is output as an analog voltage. This sensor is sold in packs of two units.
$9.50 AUD, inc GST

Light Sensor-BH1750

Brand: DFRobot
This is a BH1750 light intensity sensor breakout board with a 16 bit AD converter built-in which can directly output a digital signal, there is no need for complicated calculations.
$8.20 AUD, inc GST

50m TOF Laser Ranging Sensor (±3cm Accuracy, 100Hz, 100K LUX Resistant)

Brand: DFRobot
Professional 50m TOF laser sensor for drones, traffic monitoring & industrial automation. ±3cm accuracy, 100Hz refresh rate, sunlight-resistant (100K...
$53.66 AUD, inc GST

IR Break Beam Endstop Sensor

Brand: Core Electronics
Add an easy to use end-stop sensor or filament run-out sensor to your printer/project!
$1.40 AUD, inc GST

Side-light Fiber Optic Tube - 5mm Diameter - 1 meter long

Brand: Adafruit
Yay, a plastic tube! No, Adafruit jest. This is no ordinary plastic tube, but rather a side-lighting fiber optic tube. This is a pretty neat way to glow up. Light in the...
$15.60 AUD, inc GST

Side-light Fiber Optic Tube - 4mm Diameter - 1 meter long

Brand: Adafruit
Yay, a plastic tube! No, Adafruit jest. This is no ordinary plastic tube, but rather a side-lighting fiber optic tube. This is a pretty neat way to glow up. Light in the...
$15.80 AUD, inc GST

Infrared Laser Distance Sensor (50m/80m)

Brand: DFRobot
This is an infra-red laser distance sensor with impressive range and accuracy for the price ...Read more
$128.09 AUD, inc GST

Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2 (Seeed Studio)

Brand: Seeed Studio
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2 can be used for detection of proximity and color of objects. The reflective photosensor - RPR-220 used in this...
$9.45 AUD, inc GST

Photodiode

Brand: DFRobot
This photodiode is made out of environment-friendly materials(no Cadmium and Lead) compared with the traditional CDS photoresistor. It can be used to generate a current when light hits the body of the diode. Depending on your project, this can be easier to work with than a photoresistor.
$1.90 AUD, inc GST

Incremental Photoelectric Rotary Encoder - 400P/R

Brand: DFRobot
This is an industrial incremental photoelectric rotary encoder with aluminum material, metal shell and stainless steel shaft. It generates AB two-phase orthogonal...
$42.83 AUD, inc GST

SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor - PAA5160E1 (Qwiic)

Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor empowers you to elevate a robot's navigation capabilities with precision and streamlined integration...
$139.95 AUD, inc GST

Miniature Reflective Infrared Optical Sensors - 5 Pack - ITR20001/T

Brand: Adafruit
This Reflective IR Sensor is a simple plastic casing with two elements - an IR LED and an IR phototransistor. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to bounce...
$5.30 AUD, inc GST

AS7343 14-Channel Multi-Spectral Sensor Breakout

Brand: Pimoroni
Detect fourteen distinct channels of light (from 380 nm to 1000 nm) with this versatile spectral sensor...
$46.30 AUD, inc GST

SparkFun Photodetector Breakout - MAX30101 (Qwiic)

Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Photodetector Breakout is an updated version of the SparkFun Particle Sensor Breakout includes the MAX30101, a highly sensitive optical sensor and successor...
$63.80 AUD, inc GST

Optical Detector / Phototransistor - QRD1114

Brand: SparkFun
This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects (.5-1cm).
$1.90 AUD, inc GST

Fiber Optic Light Source - 1 Watt - Red

Brand: Adafruit
This is a pretty neat way to glow up. Light in the fiber optic cable zooms through the core by constantly bouncing off of the edge of the molded plastic, a principle...
$13.70 AUD, inc GST

littleBits Light Sensor

Brand: LittleBits
The light sensor Bit can turn your circuit on and off by detecting the brightness or darkness of the environment they are in. control your circuit's with light! The amount of light shining on the sensor will change how your circuit behaves. It's a great way to activate your circuit, and is perfect for alarms!
$26.99 AUD, inc GST $27.95

Visible Spectrum Sensor-breakout

Brand: DFRobot
We live in a colorful world, but how much do you really know about color? You eyes may deceive you, while the sensors don’t lie. This AS7341sensor can tell you the...
$31.47 AUD, inc GST

QTRX-HD-01A Reflectance Sensor: 1-Channel, 5mm Wide, Analog Output, Low Current

Brand: Pololu
This IR LED/phototransistor pair is great for precisely identifying changes in reflectance (like line detection). It operates from 2.9 V to 5.5 V and...
$6.30 AUD, inc GST

Gravity: Infrared Light Photo Interrupter Module (Wavelength 940nm)

Brand: DFRobot
Detects objects blocking light. Features ITR9608 photoelectric switch, 5.0mm photonic gap, rapid response. Ideal for counting, speed detection, and card...
$4.50 AUD, inc GST

QTR-8A Reflectance Sensor Array

Brand: Pololu
This sensor module has 8 IR LED/phototransistor pairs mounted on a 0.375" pitch, making it a great detector for a line-following robot. Pairs of LEDs are arranged in series to halve current consumption, and a MOSFET allows the LEDs to be turned off for additional sensing or power-savings options. Each sensor provides a separate analog voltage output.
$21.80 AUD, inc GST

IR40 Smart Laser Rangefinder

Brand: FNIRSI

Instantly capture precise spatial dimensions and map project layouts directly to your smartphone. Delivering millimetre accuracy over a 40-metre range with seamless Bluetooth app integration.

$38.40 AUD, inc GST

Adafruit STEMMA Reflective Photo Interrupt Sensor - TCRT1000

Brand: Adafruit
An optical reflective sensor is a composite electronic device with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor. The IR LED blasts light, and when...
$8.95 AUD, inc GST

QTRX-MD-06A Reflectance Sensor Array: 6-Channel, 8mm Pitch, Analog Output, Low Current

Brand: Pololu
This array of IR LED/phototransistor pairs is great for precisely identifying changes in reflectance (like line detection). It operates from 2.9 V to...
$21.50 AUD, inc GST

OV5647 Optical Image Stabilization Camera Module for Raspberry Pi, 5MP

Brand: Waveshare
OV5647 Optical Image Stabilization Camera Module for Raspberry Pi, 5MP...
$85.65 AUD, inc GST

Waterproof Mirror Reflection Photoelectric Sensor Switch (10~100cm)

Brand: DFRobot
The waterproof mirror reflection photoelectric switch detects transparent objects within a distance of 10cm to 100cm and features a learning function...
$32.97 AUD, inc GST

Ultra-Compact ToF Laser Ranging Sensor (7.8m, 1 gram)

Brand: DFRobot
Ultra-compact ToF laser ranging sensor (19×12×10.3mm,1g) with 7.8m range & ±4cm accuracy. 50Hz refresh rate, 100,000 lux ambient light resistance. For...
$26.19 AUD, inc GST

Monocle Magnifier - Illuminated

Brand: SparkFun
When working with small parts, sometimes you need magnification and some extra light. This is a monocle we use regularly in our production facility. It has a 10x lens with a working distance of about 1-½". The 1" diameter eye piece fits snugly around your eye with a 15" aluminum-core headband. The LED provides sufficient light at the working distance.
$23.90 AUD, inc GST

Pimoroni PMW3901 Optical Flow Sensor Breakout

Brand: Pimoroni
This fancy optical flow sensor detects the motion of surfaces in front of it, from ~80mm to infinity! It's great for DIY drone builds, and it's compatible with Pimoroni's new Breakout Garden HAT with SPI.
$50.35 AUD, inc GST

Optical Dust Sensor - GP2Y1010AU0F

Brand: SparkFun
Sharp’s GP2Y1010AU0F is an optical air quality sensor, designed to sense dust particles. An infrared emitting diode and a phototransistor are diagonally arranged into this device, to allow it to detect the reflected light of dust in air. It is especially effective in detecting very fine particles like cigarette smoke, and is commonly used in air purifier systems.
$20.35 AUD, inc GST

Fiber Optic Light Source - 1 Watt - Pink

Brand: Adafruit
This is a pretty neat way to glow up. Light in the fiber optic cable zooms through the core by constantly bouncing off of the edge of the molded plastic, a principle...
$13.65 AUD, inc GST

Fibre Optic Light Source - 1 Watt - Blue

Brand: Adafruit
This is a pretty neat way to glow up. Light in the fiber optic cable zooms through the core by constantly bouncing off of the edge of the molded plastic, a principle...
$14.70 AUD, inc GST
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