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.
12mm Momentary Push Button Dome - Green
SKU: LB-LR0589-GREEN | Brand: Little Bird
A 12 mm panel-mount momentary push button with a smooth dome-shaped cap in green. Normally open — pressing the button closes the contacts. The dome design provides a satisfying tactile feel and sits flush with the pan...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Patch Test Hook (10 Pack)
SKU: DF-FIT0720 | Brand: DFRobot
These patch test hooks provide a solderless way to make signal and low-current connections between boards, sensors, and modules. The hook clips grab onto pins, pads, and component legs — perfect for prototyping with c...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
36-pin Swiss Male Plug Headers - Pack of 5
SKU: AF-3647 | Brand: Adafruit
Precision-machined Swiss-pin male plug headers for a tight, reliable fit. Unlike standard stamped square-pin male headers, these use machined round pins that pair exclusively with Swiss-pin female sockets — they are n...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Radial Ball Bearing 608ZZ - Set of 4
SKU: AF-1178 | Brand: Adafruit
Rollin' rollin' rollin', you can now roll around smooth as silk with these radial bearings. Often referred to as "skate bearings" They're good for supporting a rotating rod or as a wheel hub. However, these are higher...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Opto Interrupter IRT9608 DIP-4
SKU: LB-LS1216 | Brand: Little Bird
This sensor is composed of an infrared emitter on one upright and a shielded infrared detector on the other. By emitting a beam of infrared light from one upright to the other, the sensor can detect when an object pas...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Red
SKU: LB-LS0070 | Brand: Little Bird
The knob is designed to set directly on the potentiometer's ridges so it's an easy & secure fit. It has a nice feel, with a solid grip, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the red version and it has a nice deep...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
3-pin JST SM Plug + Receptacle Cable Set
SKU: AF-1663 | Brand: Adafruit
A matching pair of 3-pin JST SM connector cables — one plug and one receptacle — for creating quick-connect/disconnect points in 3-wire circuits. The locking latch keeps the connection secure while still allowing easy...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
100uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10
SKU: AF-2193 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10-pack of 100µF 16V electrolytic capacitors with long, flexible leads that make them easy to use on breadboards and perfboard. Each capacitor has clear labelling on the body for quick identification. Electrolytic ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
SparkFun Analog/Digital MUX Breakout - CD74HC4067
SKU: SF-BOB-09056 | Brand: SparkFun
A breakout board for the CD74HC4067 16-channel analogue/digital multiplexer/demultiplexer. This IC internally routes a common signal pin (SIG) to one of 16 channel pins, working with both analogue and digital signals ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Raspberry Pi GPIO Tall Header - 2x20
SKU: SF-PRT-14017 | Brand: SparkFun
This 2x20 “tall” header has the same number and spacing of pins as a Raspberry Pi and provides your board with the ability to extend the heights of your GPIO to accommodate for enclosures or other parts that can en...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Header - 8-pin Female (PTH, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-11895 | Brand: SparkFun
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. Specifications Pins – 8 Pitch – 0.1" (2.54 mm) Type – Female, through-...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Audio Jack - 1/4 Stereo (right angle)
SKU: SF-COM-11144 | Brand: SparkFun
A ¼″ (6.35mm) stereo audio jack in a right-angle panel-mount configuration. Switched contacts allow you to detect whether a plug is inserted. The jack mounts in an 11mm diameter panel hole and includes a plastic washe...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Mini Microswitch - SPDT (Offset Lever, 2-Pack)
SKU: SF-COM-13014 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 3-terminal microswitch two pack, each equipped with a 20mm offset lever actuator. These switches have a great ‘clicky’ sound to them with a nice tactile feel and are perfect when used for a slider, 3D pri...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Little Rubber Bumper Feet - Pack of 4
SKU: AF-550 | Brand: Adafruit
Small self-adhesive rubber bumper feet for electronics boards and devices. Stick them to the bottom of any PCB to protect your desk, prevent sliding, and provide clearance for through-hole solder joints underneath. T...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Break Away Headers - 40-pin Male (Long Centered, PTH, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-12693 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a row of 40 break away headers spaced 0.1" apart with long pins on both sides. This header is especially useful when you need to connect a PCB to a solderless breadboard. Each header can be broken apart to ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Premium Female/Female Jumper Wires - 20 x 3 (75mm)
SKU: AF-1951 | Brand: Adafruit
These premium female-to-female jumper wires are ideal for making wire harnesses or connecting between headers on PCBs. Each pack contains 20 wires in a ribbon cable format — two of each of ten rainbow colours — that c...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
PCB holder
SKU: LB-LS4650 | Brand: Little Bird
This flat, dense PCB holder is designed to keep your circuit board steady while you work. Its low-profile vise style lets your hands rest directly on the work table, making it easier to steady yourself during precise ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Snap Action 5-to-5 Wiring Block Connector
SKU: AF-5617 | Brand: Adafruit
Snap action blocks are perfect when you have to quickly wire up a bunch of free-hanging components, and you don't want to solder. They're much easier to use than wire nuts, and of course, they are reuseable and do not...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
DIY Magnetic Connector - Right Angle Five Contact Pins
SKU: AF-5359 | Brand: Adafruit
If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with five 0.1" spaced cont...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov