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.
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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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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Mini Push-Pull Solenoid - 5V
SKU: AF-2776 | Brand: Adafruit
This miniature push-pull solenoid features a captive armature with a return spring — when energised at ~5 V DC, the armature retracts, and when power is removed it springs back to its original position. The dual-actio...
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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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Metal DC Geared Motor - 6V 133RPM 4.5kg.cm
SKU: DF-FIT0473 | Brand: DFRobot
This metal DC geared motor features a 45:1 metal gear reducer in a compact form factor, delivering up to 4.5 kg·cm of stall torque at 133 RPM. The all-metal gearbox provides durability and reliability for robotics, dr...
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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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SRD-5VDC-SL-C Relay T73-5V 5pin
SKU: LB-LR0301 | Brand: Little Bird
Mini 5V DC Power Relay SRD-5VDC-SL-C 5 Pin PCB TypeFeature:Selection of plastic material for high temperature and better chemical solution performanceSpecification:Coil voltage: DC 5VCoil resistance: 70Ω ~ 80ΩContact ...
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8 Channel 5V Relay Module BK_RL8_01
SKU: EF-EF03009 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An 8-channel relay module operating at 5V, compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU boards (PIC, ARM, MSP430). Each relay channel has an LED indicator showing its output state, making it easy to monitor wh...
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8 Channel 12V Relay Module BK_RL8_01
SKU: EF-EF03010 | Brand: ElecFreaks
An 8-channel relay module compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU boards (PIC, ARM, MSP430). Each relay channel has an LED indicator showing its output state, making it easy to monitor which relays are ac...
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1 Channel 5V Relay Module Arduino Compatible BK008
SKU: EF-EF03052 | Brand: ElecFreaks
A single-channel 5 V relay module that allows a microcontroller to switch high-voltage electrical devices up to 250 VAC or 110 VDC. Controlled via a standard TTL-level digital IO pin, it works with Arduino and other p...
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