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.
Micro Switch w/Roller Lever - Three Terminal
SKU: AF-819 | Brand: Adafruit
Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor. They are always 'tactile' (clicky feeling), and 'moment...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
SparkFun HSTX PTH Breakout - SparkFun Electronics
SKU: SF-BOB-28467 | Brand: SparkFun
A simple breakout board that converts the 22-pin HSTX/camera/display connector to standard 0.1" through-hole pins. Perfect for prototyping and debugging when you need direct access to all the signals from your RP2350 ...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Adafruit Reversible USB Type A Plug Connector Breakout
SKU: AF-6001 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Reversible USB Type A Plug Connector Breakout breaks out a reversible USB Type A plug to breadboard-friendly pins. The connector uses a thin centre contact so it can be plugged in either way — no more gue...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
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 30 Jul
Kailh Mechanical Key Switch - Clicky Blue - Single Piece
SKU: AF-5123 | Brand: Adafruit
The Kailh Blue mechanical key switch delivers a satisfying clicky, tactile keystroke with an audible click at the actuation point. Cherry MX-compatible, it's ideal for building custom keyboards, macro pads, and DIY in...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 10 pack - Cherry MX Red Compatible
SKU: AF-4952 | 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 keystroke: Ty...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
On-Off-On-Off Alternating Power Button / Pushbutton 3-Way Toggle
SKU: AF-1684 | Brand: Adafruit
Push once to turn one side on, push again to turn off, push again to turn the other side on, one last push and its off again! It's basically a push-button toggle switch that connects and disconnects the middle pin fro...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch - SP8T
SKU: AF-2925 | Brand: Adafruit
When you need a lot of options, you need a Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch. This is basically a single-pole to 8-throw switch. As you rotate the knob around, the middle pin will make contact with each of the oute...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Metal Ball Tactile Button (6mm) x 10 pack
SKU: AF-3347 | Brand: Adafruit
A pack of 10 tactile push buttons with a polished metal ball actuator, giving them a distinctive industrial look. The rounded top also makes them forgiving when pressed at an angle — useful for mechanical actuator set...
Delivered by Mon 24 Aug
Alchitry Br V2 Breakout Board
SKU: SF-DEV-27876 | Brand: SparkFun
The Br V2 is a simple breakout board for Alchitry boards, making the signal pins on the Alchitry headers easier to access for prototyping, wiring and soldered projects.All signal pins are brought out to 0.1" easy-to-s...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Alchitry Br Wide V2 Breakout Board
SKU: SF-DEV-27877 | Brand: SparkFun
The Br V2 is a breakout board for Alchitry headers, giving you access to all the signal pins through solder-friendly 0.1" holes. It is designed to make wiring, prototyping and adding your own circuitry easier when wor...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
RS232 Breakout - ST3222 with DE9 Connector
SKU: SF-BOB-29197 | Brand: SparkFun
This compact breakout makes it straightforward to connect 3.3V microcontroller projects to legacy RS232 serial equipment such as older computers, industrial machines, GPS modules and other devices using a DE9, also kn...
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1MΩ ±5% 1/6W PTH Carbon Film Resistor
SKU: SF-COM-30154 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a basic 1 MOhms through-hole resistor with ±5% tolerance and a 1/6W power rating. It is a simple passive component suited to prototyping, repairs and general circuit building.The PTH package is commonly used w...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
Teensy to Arduino R3 Shield Adapter
SKU: SF-KIT-15716 | Brand: SparkFun
This passive adapter lets a Teensy development board connect to the standard Arduino 1.0 (R3) shield footprint, making it easier to reuse existing Arduino shields without a breadboard full of jumper wires.Solder your ...
Delivered by Tue 11 Aug
On-Off Power Button / Pushbutton Toggle Switch
SKU: AF-1683 | Brand: Adafruit
This latching pushbutton toggle switch provides a simple push on / push off action — press once to turn on, press again to turn off. It delivers a satisfying tactile click and can reliably handle up to 500 mA at up to...
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Panel Mount Right Angle 10K Linear Potentiometer w/On-Off Switch [10K Linear w/ Switch]
SKU: AF-3395 | Brand: Adafruit
This Panel Mount Right Angle 10K Linear Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch is a two-in-one, with both a breadboard-friendly potentiometer and a switch. For the potentiometer-half, you've got a standard linear taper 10K...
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3.5mm SPST Micro Tactile Switch
SKU: TB-SP0602 | Brand: Little Bird
A compact SPST normally-open micro tactile pushbutton switch with a 3.5 mm actuator height. Single-action momentary operation — press to close, release to open. PCB-mount with a 6 × 6 mm footprint, ideal for through-h...
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Maker Essentials - Switches Potentiometers
SKU: PR-PIM248 | Brand: Little Bird
Essential for control of your project, this range of variable resistors and switches are ideal for taking control. Maker Essentials are components and useful bits for everyday electronics and tech projects. Kit ...
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Soft Tactile Button (8mm) x 10
SKU: AF-3101 | Brand: Adafruit
Put your project in stealth mode with these silent Soft Tactile Switch Buttons. Tactile switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless b...
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Mini Snap-Action Switch with 13.5mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 1A
SKU: PL-1528 | Brand: Pololu
A compact SPDT snap-action switch (microswitch) with a 13.5mm lever arm. The satisfying tactile "click" provides clear feedback when activated, making it perfect for limit switches, bump sensors, and user interfaces. ...
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