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.
RS232 Converter SMD - MAX3232
SKU: SF-COM-00589 | Brand: SparkFun
The ‘must have’ IC for 3V projects. This is the RS232 converter IC that is capable of running at 3V and communicating with 3V logic. Comes in an easy to solder 16-Pin SOIC SMD package. Requires four external 0.1uF cer...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
USB Mini-B SMD Connector
SKU: SF-PRT-00587 | Brand: SparkFun
USB Type ‘Mini-B’ Female SMD connector. This is a 5-pin Mini-B surface mount connector commonly found in MP3 players, media/disk readers, USB hubs, pretty much anything small and USB.
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Deans Connector - M/F Pair
SKU: SF-PRT-11864 | Brand: SparkFun
This Deans (mini T-plug) connector pair provides a secure, high-current connection rated up to 30A. Widely used in R/C vehicles, battery packs, and power distribution, the polarised design prevents reverse-polarity co...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Crystal 16MHz
SKU: SF-COM-00536 | Brand: SparkFun
Standard frequency crystals - use these crystals to provide a clock input to your microprocessor. Rated at 20pF capacitance and +/- 50ppm stability. Low profile HC49/US Package.
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
36-pin 0.1 Short Female Header - Pack of 5
SKU: AF-3008 | Brand: Adafruit
Short female headers designed for tight spaces where standard-height headers won't fit. At just 5mm tall (compared to the standard 8mm), these low-profile headers are ideal for compact builds and slim assemblies. Eac...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Solid-Core Wire Spool - 25ft - 22AWG - Blue
SKU: AF-2989 | Brand: Adafruit
This spool of solid-core wire is easily soldered to and can handle up to 200°C and 600V. We like this wire because it's flexible but also holds its shape. We love the sturdiness and reliability ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Shift Register 8-Bit - SN74HC595
SKU: SF-COM-13699 | Brand: SparkFun
The SN74HC595N is a simple 8-bit shift register IC. Simply put, this shift register is a device that allows additional inputs or outputs to be added to a microcontroller by converting data between parallel and serial...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
6-Pin Chassis Connector - Panel Mount (male and female)
SKU: SF-PRT-11475 | Brand: SparkFun
A robust 6-pin GX16 aviation-style connector set including both the panel-mount jack and mating plug. The threaded locking ring screws onto the panel connector, creating a secure connection that won't pull apart — ide...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
LED - 5mm Cycling RGB (fast)
SKU: SF-COM-11451 | Brand: SparkFun
These color-changing LEDs take the work out of creating crazy, flashy, blinky… ness. Simply apply power and the LED will cycle through the RGB colorspace: no external controller necessary! These bright and festive ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Bus pirate basic probe set
SKU: AF-238 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a interface cable designed for Bus Pirate which can makes it easier to connect the Bus Pirate to a circuit and get hacking!
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Rocker Switch - Round w/ Blue LED
SKU: SF-COM-11155 | Brand: SparkFun
These panel-mounting rocker switches have built-in indicator lights to let you know when your switch is engaged. They mount into a 20.2mm diameter hole and are rated up to 16A @ 12v. These simple SPST on-off switches ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Premium Male/Male Raw Jumper Wires - 40 x 6 (150mm)
SKU: AF-3142 | Brand: Adafruit
Our Raw Male/Male Jumper Wires are perfect for making a custom jumper wire sets for wire harnesses or jumpering between headers on PCB's. These premium jumpers are a little over 6" (150mm) long and come in a 'strip...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Hook-up Wire Spool Set - 22AWG Stranded-Core - 6 x 25ft
SKU: AF-3111 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a box of six 25ft spools of stranded-core wire. Stranded-core wire is best used for wiring jigs where there's bending or movement expected. It also works well with terminal blocks. It's no...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
SparkFun Breadboard Power Supply Stick - 5V/3.3V
SKU: SF-PRT-13032 | Brand: SparkFun
A simple breadboard power supply that takes a 6–12 V input and outputs a regulated 5 V or 3.3 V. All headers are at 0.1" pitch for direct insertion into a standard breadboard, with the output pins spaced to power both...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Diffused LED - Blue 10mm
SKU: SF-COM-10635 | Brand: SparkFun
A 10 mm through-hole blue LED with a diffused lens. The opaque epoxy package produces a soft, even glow rather than a focused beam, making it ideal for indicators and decorative lighting where a wide viewing angle is ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
JST RCY Connector - Male/Female Set (2-pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-10501 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 2-pin JST RCY connector typically used for low-voltage applications running 10A or less. They are commonly found in RC vehicles. These come in a bag of 1 male plug, 1 female plug, plus pins to connect them b...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Jumper Wire - 0.1, 3-pin, 12
SKU: SF-PRT-10373 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple three wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 3-pin JST RE connector on both ends. These are simple jumper wires used on standard 0.1" breakaway he...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
2mm 10pin XBee Header
SKU: SF-PRT-10112 | Brand: SparkFun
This 2 mm pitch 10-pin header mates with 2 mm XBee sockets and is ideal for creating custom breakout boards, "dummy" XBee modules for testing, or any project requiring 2 mm pitch pin headers. Key Features 2 mm Pitc...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
JST Jumper 4 Wire Assembly
SKU: SF-PRT-09916 | Brand: SparkFun
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, bare cable on the opposite end. It also comes with the mating connector f...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Premium Female/Female Jumper Wires - 40 x 30cm
SKU: AF-793 | Brand: Adafruit
Handy for making wire harnesses or jumpering between headers on PCB's. These premium jumper wires are 12" (300mm) long and come in a 'strip' of 40 (4 pieces of each of ten rainbow colors). They have 0.1" female ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep