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.
Vertical Breadboard-Friendly 3.5mm Mono Headphone Jack
SKU: AF-4031 | Brand: Adafruit
Pipe audio in or out of your project with this very handy breadboard-friendly audio jack. It's a stereo jack so you get left and right channels as well as a ground pin. You can use any 3.5mm stereo cable with this jac...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
10uF 50V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10
SKU: AF-2195 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10-pack of 10µF 50V 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 c...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
3.3V 250mA Linear Voltage Regulator - L4931-3.3 TO-92
SKU: AF-2166 | Brand: Adafruit
A low-dropout (LDO) 3.3 V linear voltage regulator based on the ST L4931 in a TO-92 package. With just 0.4 V dropout, it delivers a clean, regulated 3.3 V output from input voltages as low as 3.7 V — well suited for s...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
Pogo Pins Needle Head (10 pack) [P75-B1]
SKU: AF-2430 | Brand: Adafruit
Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. We use them by the dozen for making programming and testing jigs but they're handy also i...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
Jumper Wires (F/M) (65 Pack)
SKU: DF-FIT0121 | Brand: DFRobot
Jumper wires are one of the most important gear component for the tinkerer. Often underestimated, but one of the first things to miss. If you are starting to assemble your tinker gear and wondering if this is really n...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
SMD Resistor - 0805 ± 5%(500pcs)
SKU: DF-FIT0190 | Brand: DFRobot
A 500-piece assortment of 0805 SMD resistors covering 25 common values from 620 Ω to 12 kΩ. Each value comes as a strip of 20 resistors, making it easy to keep your stock organised and identify values quickly. The 080...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
3.5mm (1/8) 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug Terminal Block
SKU: AF-2914 | Brand: Adafruit
A 3.5 mm (1/8") 4-pole TRRS audio plug with screw terminal connections — no soldering required. Use stranded or solid-core wire and a small screwdriver to create custom audio cables, breakouts, and test leads. TRRS s...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
Heat Shrink Pack
SKU: AF-344 | Brand: Adafruit
Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical strength to cables. We use this stuff all the time a...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
0.100 (2.54 mm) Female Header: 2x5-Pin, Straight
SKU: PL-1025 | Brand: Pololu
The 0.100″ (2.54 mm) 2×5-Pin Straight Female Header is a double-row, 10-pin socket strip designed to mate with standard 0.1″ pitch male headers. The 2×5 configuration is one of the most widely used dual-row sizes, mat...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
Break-away 0.1 36-pin strip male header (10 pieces)
SKU: AF-392 | Brand: Adafruit
Breakaway header is like the duct tape of electronics. Its great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, fits into any breakout or breadboard, etc. We go through these guys real fast, and thought ...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
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 Thu 30 Jul
0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 2x4-Pin 10-Pack
SKU: PL-1912 | Brand: Pololu
These 2×4-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 eight-wire co...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul
0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 1x4-Pin 10-Pack
SKU: PL-1903 | Brand: Pololu
These 1×4-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 four-wire con...
Delivered by Thu 30 Jul