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Empower your prototyping endeavors with Little Bird's comprehensive Prototyping collection, available now in Australia! We offer everything you need to bring your electronic ideas to life, from fundamental components like alligator clips and resistors to specialized elements like diodes and MOSFET power switches, all with fast and reliable shipping.

Fuel your creativity and build with confidence:

  • Alligator Clips: Establish temporary connections and facilitate easy circuit testing during the prototyping phase.
  • Resistors: Control current flow and voltage levels, playing a crucial role in various electronic circuits.
  • Diodes: Allow current flow in one direction, enabling essential functionalities like signal rectification and protection.
  • MOSFET Power Switches: Manage high-power applications with robust and efficient switching capabilities.
  • And More: Discover a diverse range of additional components like breadboards, jumper wires, prototyping shields, and more to support your projects.

Perfect for makers of all experience levels, Little Bird's Prototyping collection empowers you to:

  • Build and test circuits efficiently: Experiment with different configurations and troubleshoot issues with ease.
  • Learn electronics fundamentals: Gain practical experience with essential components and understand their functionalities.
  • Bring your ideas to life: Prototype your electronic creations before committing to final designs.

Start building today! Shop Little Bird's Prototyping collection and unlock a world of creative possibilities.

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    3.7v 180mAh Li-poly battery

    SKU: LB-00253  Little Bird
    Available (269 in Sydney)

    A compact 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery with a 180 mAh capacity (~0.6 Wh). Thin, lightweight, and fitted with a genuine 2-pin JST-PH con...

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    Rocker Switch - 2-Pin

    SKU: PI-COM0415  Pimoroni
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    The rocker switch is a classic and this one is a great size for an unobtrusive on/off switch.It can be panel mounted and has two tabs for connectin...

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    Battery Holder - 1x18650 (wire leads)

    SKU: SF-PRT-12899  SparkFun
    Available (2 in Sydney. 419 more at supplier)

    A single-cell 18650 battery holder with wire leads for easy integration into projects. Drop in an 18650 lithium-ion cell and connect the bare wire ...

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    Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector 3 Pin Right Angle Pair

    SKU: LB-PT91049-3PIN  Little Bird
    Available (139 in Sydney)

    If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily....

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    Resistor 330 Ohm 1/4 Watt PTH - 20 pack (Thick Leads)

    SKU: SF-PRT-14490  SparkFun
    Available (11 in Sydney. 232 more at supplier)

    Standard 330 Ω through-hole resistors rated at ¼ W with ±5% tolerance. These thick-lead versions fit securely into breadboards with minimal movemen...

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    KCD4 Rocker Switch ON-OFF 2 Position 4 Pins 16A 250VAC

    SKU: LB-LS3450  Little Bird
    Available (49 in Sydney)

    A KCD4 panel-mount rocker switch with ON/OFF two-position operation and four-pin DPST (double pole, single throw) configuration. Rated for 16 A at ...

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    4 x AA Battery Holder with Premium Jumper Header Wires

    SKU: AF-3859  Adafruit
    Available (100 at supplier)

    A 4×AA battery holder with premium jumper header wires that plug directly into a breadboard. No stripping or soldering required — just insert the h...

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    16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Latching On/Off Switch

    SKU: AF-1442  Adafruit
    Available (5 in Sydney)

    A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in red LED and latching on/off action. Press once to switch on, press again to switch off — ideal for po...

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    2.54mm/0.1 Pitch Terminal Block - 3-pin

    SKU: AF-2136  Adafruit
    Available (5 in Sydney. 75 more at supplier)

    A compact 3-pin screw terminal block with 2.54mm (0.1") pitch, designed to fit directly into perfboard and protoboards. Terminal blocks provide rel...

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    DC Barrel Jack Adapter - Breadboard Compatible

    SKU: SF-PRT-10811  SparkFun
    Available (3 in Sydney. 826 more at supplier)

    This DC power jack/connector is just like the other one that we carry except that it’s terminated with breadboard-friendly pins instead of wide sol...

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    SPDT Mini Power Switch

    SKU: PI-COM0409  Pimoroni
    Available (16 in Sydney)

    Simple SPDT slide switch. Rated at 30V/200mA. The pins have .1" spacing - fits great into a breadboard! Use it as a power switch or general control...

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    Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 350mAh

    SKU: AF-2750  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    Lithium ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charg...

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    SPDT Mini Power Switch

    SKU: SF-COM-00102  SparkFun
    Available (5 in Sydney. 234 more at supplier)

    Simple SPDT slide switch. Rated at 30V/200mA. The pins have .1" spacing - fits great into a breadboard! Use it as a power switch or general control...

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    JST Jumper 4 Wire Assembly

    SKU: SF-PRT-09916  SparkFun
    Available (1 in Sydney. 995 more at supplier)

    This is a simple four wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 4-pin JST connector on one end, bar...

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    Molex Pico Blade 2-pin Cable - 200mm

    SKU: AF-3922  Adafruit
    Available (3 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    A 200 mm Molex PicoBlade 2-pin cable with 1.25 mm pitch connectors. The ultra-slim PicoBlade format takes up minimal PCB space while providing a se...

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    Header - 8-pin Female (PTH, 0.1)

    SKU: SF-PRT-11895  SparkFun
    Available (4 in Sydney. 445 more at supplier)

    A standard 8-pin female header with 0.1" (2.54 mm) pitch, designed for through-hole mounting. Connects with most standard 8-pin male headers. Spec...

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    PTC Heating Element - 5V 40°C

    SKU: DF-FIT0844  DFRobot
    Available (1 in Sydney. 215 more at supplier)

    This PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Heating Element is a self-regulating thermostatic ceramic heater that automatically maintains a constan...

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    Alkaline 9V Battery

    SKU: AF-1321  Adafruit
    Available (4 in Sydney)

    A standard alkaline 9V battery for powering portable electronics projects, kits, and prototypes. These batteries use alkaline (MnO2) chemistry with...

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    Rocker Switch - On/Off/On (Round)

    SKU: SF-COM-14978  SparkFun
    Available (100 at supplier)

    This little round on/off/on toggle switch is rated up to 10A at 125VAC and can be panel mounted in a 20mm diameter hole. It’ll also look pretty sli...

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    Illuminated Toggle Switch with Cover - Red

    SKU: AF-3218  Little Bird
    Available (2 in Sydney. 25 more at supplier)

    Fire up your engines because these are the hot-rods of toggle switches! Equipped with an aerodynamic red protective casing, and a red LED at the ti...

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    P-Channel MOSFET 60V 27A

    SKU: SF-COM-10349  SparkFun
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    The FQP27P06 is a P-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET rated for −60V and −27A. With a very low on-resistance of 70 mΩ and a gate threshold comp...

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    NPN Bipolar Transistors (PN2222) - 10 pack

    SKU: AF-756  Adafruit
    Available (10 in Sydney. 13 more at supplier)

    Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these NPN transistors whenever we need to control medium-power electronics ...

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    USB C SMT / THM Jack Connector - Power Only - Pack of 10

    SKU: AF-4907  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 19 more at supplier)

    A pack of 10 USB-C jack connectors designed for power-only applications. These sturdy metal connectors feature four through-hole mounting tabs that...

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    4xAA Press-Stud Battery Holder - Default

    SKU: PI-COM1304  Little Bird
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    A 4×AA battery holder with press-stud (snap) termination, providing a portable power source for wearable and on-the-go projects. With four alkaline...

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