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.
LilyPad Vibe Board
SKU: SF-DEV-11008 | Brand: SparkFun
Apply 5V and be shaken by this small, but powerful vibration motor. Works great as an physical indicator without notifying anyone but the wearer. This version uses a surface mount motor which is less likely to be dama...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
Micro DC Geared motor w/Encoder- 6V 155RPM 100:1
SKU: DF-FIT0483 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION A new micro metal gear motor with a difference! This motor comes with a built-in encoder which measures the motor's speed in real time. The average output number of pulses can reach up to 7*2*100...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
Metal DC Geared Motor - 6V
SKU: DF-FIT0495-A | Brand: DFRobot
A compact all-metal DC gearmotor family from DFRobot, sold here as one motor in seven gear ratios. Every version shares the same 6 V brushed motor, the same 4 mm D-shaped output shaft and the same mounting f...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
Industrial Modbus RTU 8-Channel Relay Module (D) with Digital Input and RS485 Interface
SKU: WS-26517 | Brand: Waveshare
The Industrial Modbus RTU 8-Channel Relay Module (D) is a reliable RS485-controlled relay module with 8 digital inputs. Designed for industrial applications, it supports the Modbus RTU protocol and includes multiple i...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
5V Square USB Fan - 9 cm
SKU: AF-6104 | Brand: Adafruit
The largest fan in the 5V USB range, this 90mm cooling fan provides maximum airflow for electronics projects. Simply plug into any USB port for immediate cooling — no drivers or setup required. The USB connector can ...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
5V Brushless Portable Submersible Pump
SKU: EC-DIY19560P | Brand: Elecrow
This compact brushless submersible pump operates on 3.5–9V DC via a USB connector, making it easy to power from a USB power bank, solar panel, or development board. It delivers up to 200L/h flow and can push water up ...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
35KG High Torque Metal Waterproof Servo
SKU: DF-SER0060 | Brand: DFRobot
A high-torque digital servo with all-metal gears, an aluminium shell, and IP67 waterproof rating. Delivers up to 35 kg·cm of stall torque at 7V, making it suitable for demanding robotics applications, multi-joint mech...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
4PCS Coreless Micro Motor (8*16mm)
SKU: DF-FIT0795 | Brand: DFRobot
A pack of four coreless micro motors measuring 8 × 16 mm, reaching 50,000 RPM at 3.7V. With the widest diameter and highest current draw (170 mA) in the coreless micro motor range, these deliver the most torque — idea...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
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...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
Relay Shield v1.1
SKU: EC-MCS01584R | Brand: Elecrow
The Relay Shield v1.1 is an Arduino compatible smart module with 4 mechanical relays providing an easy way to control high voltage. The max switching power is 35VDC 70W for each channel. It can be directly controlled ...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
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...
Delivered by Wed 21 Oct
9g 270°Metal Servo with Analog Feedback (1.5kg)
SKU: DF-SER0046 | Brand: DFRobot
A 9g micro servo with an extended 270° rotation range, metal gears, and built-in analog feedback (0–3.3V). The wider rotation range makes it suitable for applications requiring more travel than a standard 180° servo, ...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
360 Digital Servo (EF90D) with wheel and tire
SKU: EF-EF09083 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The ElecFreaks EF90D is a compact 360-degree continuous rotation digital servo designed for use with the BBC micro:bit. It operates at 3V, making it well-suited for micro:bit-powered robotics and motorised projects. T...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
Brass Liquid Solenoid Valve - 12V - 1/2 NPS
SKU: AF-996 | Brand: Adafruit
Control the flow of fluid using the flow of electrons! This liquid valve would make a great addition to your robotic gardening, aquarium, or pool project. There are two 1/2" (Nominal NPS) outlets. Normally, the val...
Delivered by Wed 21 Oct
Sub-micro Servo - SG51R
SKU: AF-2201 | Brand: Adafruit
This is just about the cutest, tiniest little micro servo we could find, even smaller than the 9 gram micro servos we love so much. It can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction) and works just l...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
Metal DC Geared Motor w/Encoder - 6V 300RPM 3.6Kg.cm
SKU: DF-FIT0520 | Brand: DFRobot
A 6V brushed DC motor with a 20:1 metal gearbox and an integrated quadrature encoder. The encoder provides 11 counts per revolution of the motor shaft, corresponding to 224.4 counts per revolution of the gearbox outpu...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
Muscle Wire - 0.005 Diameter (1 foot)
SKU: SF-COM-11899 | Brand: SparkFun
Muscle Wire is a shape memory alloy (Nitinol — nickel-titanium) that contracts when heated or when an electrical current is applied, then returns to its original length when cooled. This property makes it useful as a ...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
Micro DC Geared Motor w/Endoder - 6V 530RPM 30:1
SKU: DF-FIT0481 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION A new micro metal gear motor with a difference! This motor comes with a built-in encoder which measures the motor's speed in real time. The average output number of pulses ca...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
Micro DC Geared motor w/Encoder-6V, 52RPM, 298:1
SKU: DF-FIT0486 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION A new micro metal gear motor with a difference! This motor comes with a built-in encoder which measures the motor's speed in real time. The average output number of pulses ca...
Delivered by Tue 29 Sep
Micro Metal DC Geared Motor with Lead Screw (6V 150RPM M4*55)
SKU: DF-FIT0491 | Brand: DFRobot
INTRODUCTION This DC gearmotor has an integrated M4*55mm threaded rod as its output shaft, turn it into a linear actuator. 6V rated voltage, the no-load speed could arrive 150RPM, equivalent to 1.75mm/s. ...
Delivered by Thu 8 Oct
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