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.
Mini Push Button Switch (5 pcs)
SKU: DF-FIT0179 | Brand: DFRobot
Miniature Single Pole Single Throw switches. These are high quality Omron type B3F momentary on switches. Perfect as a tactile reset switch. Mounts directly into standard bread boards also prototype shield. Rated up t...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
DIY LED Clock Kit - Learn to solder
SKU: LB-LS6868 | Brand: Little Bird
Build a functional RGB colour clock from scratch with this beginner-friendly soldering kit. The finished clock displays time, date, temperature, and day of the week on a 4-digit LED display — with 27 selectable colour...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Kailh CHOC Low Profile Red Linear Key Switches - 10-pack
SKU: AF-5113 | Brand: Adafruit
Kailh Choc Low Profile Red linear mechanical key switches in a pack of 10. These ultra-low-profile switches are significantly thinner than standard MX-style switches, making them ideal for slim custom keyboards and co...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Mini On/Off Push-Button Switch
SKU: AF-3870 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact push-button toggle switch — press once to turn on, press again to turn off. Often called a "flashlight switch" due to its common use in small torches, this latching switch is ideal as a power switch or mode ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Momentary Pushbutton Switch - 12mm Square
SKU: SF-COM-09190 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a standard 12mm square momentary button. What we really like is the large button head and good tactile feel (it ‘clicks’ really well). This button is great for user input on a PCB or a good, big reset button o...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Half-size Permanent Solder Breadboard PCB
SKU: LB-LS7240-H | Brand: Little Bird
Introducing the perfect solution for prototyping - our Half-size Permanent Solder Breadboard PCB! With this board, you can easily transfer your circuit from a solderless breadboard to a more permanent solution wi...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Kailh CHOC Low Profile White Clicky Key Switches
SKU: AF-5114 | Brand: Adafruit
For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Choc Low Profile Clicky White mechanical key switches are super slim, with ultra-low profile compared to MX compatible switches!Please note these ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
6 Colour Square Tactile Button Switch Assortment - 30 pack
SKU: LB-LS000A | Brand: Little Bird
A pack of 30 tactile pushbutton switches in six vibrant colours — blue, white, yellow, green, black, and red. Each 12mm switch comes with a snap-on square cap, making it easy to create colour-coded controls for your p...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
2.54mm 4 Positions 8Pin Red DIP Switch
SKU: LB-LR0382 | Brand: Little Bird
A 4-position DIP switch with standard 2.54mm (0.1") pitch, suitable for through-hole mounting on PCBs, perfboard, and breadboards. Each of the four switches can be independently toggled on or off, making it useful for...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
LED - Basic Red 5mm x 100
SKU: LB-RED-100 | Brand: Little Bird
A bulk pack of 100 red 5mm through-hole LEDs. These standard LEDs are ideal for power indicators, status lights, and general-purpose projects. Key Features 5mm Diameter – Standard size for breadboards and PCBs Red...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
10pcs 2.54mm PCB Screw Terminal Blocks 5-Pin
SKU: LB-LS5179-5 | Brand: Little Bird
A pack of ten 5-pin PCB screw terminal blocks with a 2.54mm (0.1") pitch — the same spacing as standard breadboard headers. Strip a wire, insert it into the terminal, and tighten the screw for a secure, solderless ele...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
LED - Basic White 5mm x 100
SKU: LB-WHITE-100 | Brand: Little Bird
A bulk pack of 100 white 5mm through-hole LEDs. These standard LEDs are ideal for power indicators, status lights, and general-purpose projects. Key Features 5mm Diameter – Standard size for breadboards and PCBs W...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Full-size Permanent Solder Breadboard PCB
SKU: LB-LS7240-F | Brand: Little Bird
Introducing the perfect solution for prototyping - our Full-size Permanent Solder Breadboard PCB! With this board, you can easily transfer your circuit from a solderless breadboard to a more permanent solution wi...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Microswitch-5A/250V (especially for Ultimaker 3D printer)
SKU: DF-FIT0213 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a very sensitive and stable lever switch which is commomly used in industrial automation projects. But in your DIY projetcs or robots, this is also great for detecting objects. It can be used as a bumper sens...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
DIP Switch - 8 Position
SKU: SF-COM-08034 | Brand: SparkFun
A standard DIP switch with 8 individual switch positions at 0.1″ (2.54mm) pin spacing. Fits directly into breadboards and standard PCB through-holes for easy prototyping and configuration. Specifications Positions ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep