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.
LED - Basic Blue 5mm x 100
SKU: SF-COM-11372 | Brand: SparkFun
LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays. This is a very basic 5mm LED with a blue lens. It has a typical forward voltage of 3.4V and ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Diffused LED - White 10mm
SKU: SF-COM-11121 | Brand: SparkFun
Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.Features: 3.0-3.4VDC Forward Voltage 20mA Forward Current 40 degree viewing angle 150-180 MCD output ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
LED Rainbow Pack - 5mm PTH
SKU: SF-COM-12903 | Brand: SparkFun
Sometimes when you have too many choices, it’s hard to make a good decision. In fact, there are times when you just want a bag of LEDs, just one of each, that’s all you want. Well too bad, you are getting two of each!...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Screw Terminals 2.54mm Pitch (2-Pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-10571 | Brand: SparkFun
These are simple 2-position screw terminals with 2.54mm pitch pins. Rated up to 150V @ 6A, this terminal can accept 30 to 18AWG wire. The 2.54mm pitch will line up with standard 0.1" perf boards.Documents: Datasheet
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
JST Right-Angle Connector - Through-Hole 2-Pin
SKU: SF-PRT-09749 | Brand: SparkFun
A 2-pin right-angle JST PH series connector for through-hole PCB mounting. With a 2 mm pin pitch, this is the standard connector used on most single-cell LiPo batteries, making it ideal for battery-powered projects an...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
6 Amp 12-way Screw Terminal Strip
SKU: TB-HM3194 | Brand: Little Bird
A 12-way screw terminal strip rated at 6A and 250VAC. Can be divided into smaller sections with a sharp knife, making it easy to create custom-sized terminal blocks for any project. Each terminal block includes a moun...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
2x20pin Extra Tall GPIO Pin Header for Raspberry Pi
SKU: LB-LS3506 | Brand: Little Bird
This 2×20 pin extra tall male GPIO header stands 12 mm high, providing additional clearance when soldering onto HATs, Bonnets, or custom boards for Raspberry Pi. It's ideal for boards that don't come with headers pre-...
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
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 3 Dec
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 Fri 20 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
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 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
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
Screw Terminals 2.54mm Pitch (6-Pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-16499 | Brand: SparkFun
A 6-position PCB-mount screw terminal block with 2.54mm (0.1") pitch, compatible with standard perfboard and breadboard spacing. Accepts 30–18AWG wire for secure, solderless connections. Specifications Positions – ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Arduino Nano Stackable Header Kit
SKU: SF-PRT-16279 | Brand: SparkFun
These stackable headers are made to work with the SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Arduino Nano or any comparable shield to connect the shield with a Arduino Nano footprint. This set includes two 15-pin headers; the pins ...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov