Actuators
Shop actuators for your next robotics or automation project. Our range includes servo motors, stepper motors, DC gearmotors, solenoids, relay modules, linear actuators, and RF remote control modules suited to hobbyists, STEM classrooms, and professional builds alike.
Whether you're driving a robot arm, controlling a valve, or switching high-voltage loads, you'll find actuators in a wide range of torques, voltages, and form factors. Available for fast shipping across Australia.
Small Lock-style Solenoid - 12VDC @ 350mAh with 2-pin JST
SKU: AF-5065 | Brand: Adafruit
Solenoids are basically electromagnets: they are made of a big coil of copper wire with an armature (a slug of metal) in the middle. When the coil is energized, the slug is pulled into the center of the coil. This mak...
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Submersible 3V DC Water Pump - Vertical Type
SKU: AF-4547 | Brand: Adafruit
A small submersible DC water pump for fountains, plant-watering systems, and other beginner projects. The pump draws water in from the side of the plastic casing and pushes it out through the tubing port. It runs on 3...
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Pololu Universal Aluminum Mounting Hub for 6mm Shaft, #4-40 Holes (2-Pack)
SKU: PL-1083 | Brand: Pololu
These universal aluminium mounting hubs from Pololu are designed to securely couple custom wheels, mechanisms, and other components to 6 mm diameter motor shafts. Each hub features six threaded #4-40 mounting holes fo...
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4PCS Coreless Micro Motor (7*20mm)
SKU: DF-FIT0794 | Brand: DFRobot
A pack of four coreless micro motors measuring 7 × 20 mm, reaching 50,000 RPM at 3.7V. The largest and most powerful in the coreless micro motor range, these draw 120 mA and feature a 1 mm shaft — delivering the most ...
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Micro Servo with 3-pin JST Cable - STEMMA Connector Compatible
SKU: AF-4326 | Brand: Adafruit
This tiny little servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction), and works just like the standard kinds you're used to but smaller. You can use any servo code, hardware or library to control these s...
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Micro 360 Degree Continuous Rotation Servo FS90R
SKU: PI-COM0812 | Brand: Pimoroni
These continuous rotation servos are ideal when you need very precise degrees of rotation, to build a dial display for example. Dimensions: 23.2×12.5×22 mm Weight: 9g Operating speed: 110RPM (4.8V) / 1...
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Pololu Basic SPDT Relay Carrier with 12VDC Relay (Assembled)
SKU: PL-2482 | Brand: Pololu
The Pololu basic relay carrier modules allow simple control of a single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch from low-voltage, low-current control signals. This item includes the basic carrier PCB with a soldered-in 1...
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Adafruit STEMMA Non-Latching Mini Relay
SKU: AF-4409 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit STEMMA Non-Latching Mini Relay lets you switch lamps, fans, solenoids, and other small appliances (up to 250 VAC/DC) using any 3V or 5V microcontroller — no soldering, flyback diodes, or level shifting re...
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Micro Metal Gearmotor to LEGO® Axle Adaptor (pack of 4)
SKU: PR-PIM132 | Brand: Little Bird
This little dingus connects our popular micro metal gearmotors to a standard LEGO® axle - ideal for making your brick creations move autonomously!Injection moulded from snazzy purple plastic they are made in the UK. S...
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Metal Gear Servo 180 Degrees
SKU: LB-PT7009-13 | Brand: Little Bird
This High-Torque MG996R Digital Servo features metal gearing resulting in extra high 10kg stalling torque in a tiny package. The MG996R is essentially an upgraded version of the famous MG995 servo, and features u...
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Micro Gripper Kit with Position Feedback Servo
SKU: PL-3551 | Brand: Pololu
This small gripper uses a rack and pinion design with a servo-driven pinion and opposing racks to keep the gripper paddles synchronized and parallel to each other throughout its 32 mm range of motion. It include...
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Arduino Compatible 9G Micro Servo Motor
SKU: TB-YM2758 | Brand: Little Bird
A compact 9g micro servo motor ideal for small robotics, pan-and-tilt mechanisms, and Arduino projects. With 1.6 kg·cm of torque and a fast 500°/sec speed, it's well-suited for lightweight applications where space is ...
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Power HD Mini Servo HD-1160A
SKU: PL-1046 | Brand: Pololu
The HD-1160A is an inexpensive, general-purpose miniature analog servo from Power HD. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.Key specs at 6 V: 0.11 sec/60°, 37 oz-in (2.7 kg-cm), 17 g.
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Air Pump and Vacuum DC Motor - 4.5V and 1.8 LPM - ZR320-02PM
SKU: AF-4700 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact DC-powered air pump for inflatables and air-powered projects. Power it with ~4.5V (5V works fine) and it draws about 600mA, making it easy to run from the same supply as your DC motors or servos. The pump su...
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Mini Solenoid
SKU: PI-COM2700 | Brand: Pimoroni
A compact push-type solenoid for ringing bells, hitting drums, pushing buttons, or flicking switches. When energised, the plunger extends with a quick push action — ideal for adding physical interactivity to your make...
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Medium Push-Pull Solenoid - 5V or 6V
SKU: AF-3992 | Brand: Adafruit
Solenoids are basically electromagnets: they are made of a big coil of copper wire with an armature (a slug of metal) in the middle. When the coil is energized, the slug is pulled into the center of the coil. This mak...
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Analog Feedback Micro Servo - Metal Gear
SKU: AF-1450 | Brand: Adafruit
A metal-geared micro servo with an extra trick — a fourth wire brings out the internal potentiometer feedback signal, letting you read the servo's actual position via an analog input. This feedback capability enables ...
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70:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx54L mm
SKU: PL-1105 | Brand: Pololu
A powerful brushed DC motor with a 70:1 metal gearbox, designed for operation at 12V. The unit features a 16mm-long, 6mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft, suitable for robotics and mechanical projects requiring high tor...
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N20 DC Motor with Magnetic Encoder - 6V with 1:100 Gear Ratio
SKU: AF-4639 | Brand: Adafruit
The first step in a robotics project is to get a motor spinning. Once you've done that you quickly learn that not all motors go the same speed, even if they are the same part number! There are always variations that r...
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SparkFun Qwiic Haptic Driver - DA7280
SKU: SF-ROB-17590 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun Qwiic Haptic Driver pairs a compact Linear Resonant Actuator (LRA) vibration motor with Dialog Semiconductor's DA7280 motor driver IC for projects that require haptic feedback. Control the vibration motor...
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