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.
20 Pin Production (Low Cost) IC Socket
SKU: TB-PI6504 | Brand: Little Bird
A 20-pin DIP IC socket for through-hole mounting. Using sockets allows you to easily remove or replace integrated circuits without desoldering – essential for prototyping, testing, or servicing equipment. These low-c...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
PCB-mount 2x5-Pin Edge Card Connectors - 5 Pack
SKU: LB-5-EDGE | Brand: Little Bird
These 2.54mm pitch edge card connectors are designed for interfacing with compatible PCBs or circuit boards, allowing easy data transmission. They are commonly used in computers as expansion slots for peripheral cards...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Ring O shape Insulated Electrical Wire Terminal Connector Red
SKU: LB-LS3426-1254 | Brand: Little Bird
These insulated ring terminal connectors (RV1.25-4) provide a reliable crimp connection for securing wires to screw terminals, bolts, and studs. The ring shape fits over standard screws, making them ideal for electric...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 12 Pack
SKU: AF-5122 | Brand: Adafruit
For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Red Linear mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a smooth linear...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
1mw Laser Diode
SKU: LB-LASER | Brand: Little Bird
This compact laser diode module provides a 1 mW laser source for electronics projects, alignment tools and sensor applications.It operates from a wide 2.6–5 V input range, making it suitable for use with both 3.3 V an...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
74HC595 8-bit Serial-Parallel IC
SKU: TB-ZC4895 | Brand: Little Bird
A 74HC595 8-bit serial-in, serial/parallel-out shift register IC in a through-hole DIP-16 package. This tri-state output shift register accepts serial data (SPI) and outputs 8 digital bits in parallel, making it ideal...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
LED - 10mm - pack of 5 - Yellow
SKU: PI-COM0610 | Brand: Pimoroni
Standard 10 mm through-hole yellow LED, sold in a pack of 5. These diffused LEDs are suitable for prototyping on breadboards or permanent installation in finished projects — ideal for power indicators, status lights, ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Adafruit SMT breakout PCB for SOIC or TSSOP - various sizes - 14 pin - pack of six
SKU: AF-1210 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit SMT Breakout PCB for 14-pin SOIC or TSSOP packages lets you easily prototype with surface-mount chips on standard solderless breadboards. One side accommodates a 14-pin TSSOP footprint while the other sup...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Yellow
SKU: LB-LS0068 | 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 fulfillingThis is the yellow version and it has a nice deep ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
JST-PH Male to JST-SM Male Adapter - 100mm
SKU: SF-PRT-14998 | Brand: SparkFun
A short adapter cable with a JST-PH male connector on one end and a JST-SM male connector on the other. Use it to bridge between devices with different JST connector types, including EL wire and panel products. Key F...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
8 Channel 3.3V To 5V Voltage Convert Module For Raspberry Pi
SKU: LB-00255 | Brand: Little Bird
An 8-channel voltage level converter module for shifting between 3.3V and 5V logic levels. Designed for use with Raspberry Pi, making it easy to interface with 5V sensors and modules from the Pi's 3.3V GPIO pins. Key...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
3 Pin 0.156 Straight Locking Header with crimp pins - 3.96 pitch
SKU: TB-HM3443 | Brand: Little Bird
A 3-pin straight locking header with 3.96 mm (0.156") pitch and crimp pins. Commonly used as a power connector on PCBs and switchmode power supplies. The locking mechanism ensures a secure connection, and connectors c...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
40 Pin Dual In-Line (DIL) / Jumpers
SKU: TB-HM3250 | Brand: Little Bird
A 40-pin (2×20) dual in-line (DIL) jumper strip rated at 3A. The snap-apart design lets you break the strip into individual 2-pin jumper shunts or smaller groups to suit your needs. Key Features Snap-Apart Design –...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Yellow Push On Style Knob
SKU: TB-HK7713 | Brand: Little Bird
A push-on style control knob with a yellow colour-coded cap and pointer line marking. Simply pushes onto a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) D-shaft — no set screws required. Specifications Shaft Type – 1/4" with flattened s...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
DB15 Male Connector - Solder
SKU: TB-PP0820 | Brand: Little Bird
DB15 (15 pin) plug suitable for line mount with back shell. Specifications Plug or Socket Type D15 Pack Quantity ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Male Line Plug BNC - Solderless
SKU: TB-PP0652 | Brand: Little Bird
BNC LINE PLUG Solderless. Specifications Plug or Socket Type BNC Case Material Metal ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
BNC Terminator Plug
SKU: TB-PP0655 | Brand: Little Bird
To terminate BNC sockets. Built in 50-ohm resistor. Specifications Plug or Socket Type BNC Pack Quantity 1pc ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Breadboard - 1660 tie points
SKU: TB-PB8816 | Brand: Little Bird
Features: - 400 distribution holes- 1280 terminal holes- Mounted on a metal plate- 3 banana terminals- Rubber feet.
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
3PDT Mini Toggle Switch
SKU: TB-ST0505 | Brand: Little Bird
A miniature 3PDT (3-pole, double-throw) toggle switch for panel-mount applications. With three independent switching circuits, this switch can control multiple signals simultaneously — commonly used in guitar effect p...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Header - 6-pin Female (0.1, Right Angle)
SKU: SF-PRT-09429 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a through-hole 6-pin right-angle female header. This header connects perfectly with the 6-pin male header on Arduino Pros and LilyPad Main Boards. Pins are spaced by 0.1".Documents:Datasheet
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul