Prototyping
Everything you need to wire up your next build — headers, sockets, breakaway pins, and more. Our prototyping supplies cover standard 2.54 mm pitch and finer-pitch connectors suited to breadboards, PCBs, and custom builds alike.
Whether you're a hobbyist, STEM student, or professional engineer, these components make it easy to prototype quickly and iterate faster. Popular with makers and educators across Australia, with fast local dispatch.
0.100 (2.54 mm) Female Header: 1x11-Pin, Straight
SKU: PL-1021 | Brand: Pololu
This single-row, 11-pin straight female header with 0.1" (2.54mm) pitch is designed to mate with standard 0.1" male headers. It provides a reliable socket connection for board-to-board and board-to-wire applications. ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
28-pin ZIF socket
SKU: AF-382 | Brand: Adafruit
A Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for DIP chips of up to 28 pins and 0.3" width. The lever mechanism allows you to insert and remove chips without applying force, preventing bent or damaged pins. Lift the lever to o...
Delivered by Tue 14 Jul
Crimping Pliers - 28-20 AWG
SKU: SF-TOL-13193 | Brand: SparkFun
A sturdy ratcheting crimping tool for making custom wiring harnesses with crimp pins and cable housings. The ratchet mechanism ensures consistent, reliable crimps every time — simply squeeze the handles until the plie...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Antistatic Modular Snap Boxes - SMD component storage - 5 pack [Antistatic]
SKU: AF-430 | Brand: Adafruit
These modular snap boxes are perfect for organising small SMD/SMT components and ICs. Made from anti-static black plastic, they protect ESD-sensitive parts while keeping them visible through the individual clear pop-o...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
2x3 Pin Shrouded Header
SKU: SF-PRT-10877 | Brand: SparkFun
This 2×3 (6-pin) shrouded header with 2.54 mm (0.1″) pitch provides a keyed connection that prevents cable mishaps. The shroud ensures correct orientation when connecting ribbon cables or IDC connectors. Key Features...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Replacement 3pi Ball Caster with 1/2 Plastic Ball
SKU: PL-957 | Brand: Pololu
This ball caster was originally released as a replacement part for the 3pi robot, but the 1/2″ ball can also be used a replacement part for the newer 3pi+ robot, which has the housing for the ball built directly into ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Resistor Network - 330 Ohm (6-pin bussed)
SKU: SF-COM-10855 | Brand: SparkFun
If you ever find yourself connecting handfuls of resistors to the ground bus of your breadboard, you may consider these SIL-packaged resistors as a time-saving alternative. This Singe In-Line component is actually 5 i...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Header - 2x3 (Female, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-13010 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple 2x3 female PTH header. This header is in the common configuration for an ISP connector. Each pin has a spacing of 0.1" in between each other. Documents: Datasheet
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
6mm Spiral Cable Wrap (1m)
SKU: DF-FIT0430 | Brand: DFRobot
The 6mm Spiral Cable Wrap is a 1-metre length of flexible spiral tubing for bundling and organising cables. It provides electrical insulation and protects wires from abrasion, keeping cable runs neat and tidy. Specif...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Digital Potentiometer - 10K
SKU: SF-COM-10613 | Brand: SparkFun
A digital potentiometer that lets you control a voltage divider with serial signals from your microcontroller. Wire it up like a standard potentiometer, then use digital commands to adjust the wiper position — no mech...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Coin Cell Battery Holder - 12mm (SMD)
SKU: SF-PRT-10592 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the SMD version of PRT-07948, which is the unit we like to use as RTC backup and SRAM backup for GPS units. Holds battery in place with friction. The metal housing connects to the positive side of the batte...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 1x12-Pin 5-Pack
SKU: PL-1919 | Brand: Pololu
These 1×12-pin crimp connector housings let you quickly build custom cables that mate with standard 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced connectors. Pair them with pre-crimped terminal wires to create reliable, removable multi-wire c...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 2x16-Pin 5-Pack
SKU: PL-1918 | Brand: Pololu
These 2×16-pin crimp connector housings let you quickly build custom cables that mate with standard 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced connectors. Pair them with pre-crimped terminal wires to create reliable, removable 32-wire conn...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Adafruit Perma-Proto - pack of 3 - Half size
SKU: AF-571 | Brand: Adafruit
A value pack of three Adafruit Perma-Proto Half-Sized Breadboard PCBs. Each board mirrors the layout of a standard half-size solderless breadboard with 30 rows of 5-hole connected pads, four power bus rails, and clear...
Delivered by Tue 14 Jul
0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 1x10-Pin 5-Pack
SKU: PL-1909 | Brand: Pololu
These ten-pin crimp connector housings let you quickly build custom cables that mate with standard 0.1" (2.54mm) spaced connectors. Pair them with pre-crimped terminal wires to create reliable, removable multi-wire co...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Nut - Metal (4-40, 10 pack)
SKU: SF-PRT-10454 | Brand: SparkFun
Standard 4-40 zinc-plated hex nuts. A common thread size used in electronics enclosures, PCB mounting, and small hardware assemblies. Specifications Thread Size – 4-40 (UNC) Material – Zinc-plated steel Quantity ...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Wire Connector Set
SKU: DF-FIT0452 | Brand: DFRobot
A 2-way lever-action wire connector made from flame-retardant material. These connectors provide a quick, solderless way to join wires — simply lift the lever, insert the stripped wire, and push the lever down to lock...
Delivered by Wed 24 Jun
Break Away Headers - Right Angle 2x40
SKU: SF-COM-12792 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 2x40 pin right-angle PTH header. This header can be broken apart with a fair amount of force to form smaller header formations. Don’t worry, it’s easy enough to break it where you need! Each pin has a spa...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Jumper Wire - 0.1, 5-pin, 12
SKU: SF-PRT-10375 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple five wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 5-pin JST RE connector on both ends. These are simple jumper wires used on standard 0.1" breakaway hea...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul
Jumper Wire - 0.1, 2-pin, 12
SKU: SF-PRT-10372 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple two wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 2-pin JST RE connector on both ends. These are simple jumper wires used on standard 0.1" breakaway headers...
Delivered by Fri 3 Jul