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Empower your prototyping endeavors with Little Bird's comprehensive Prototyping collection, available now in Australia! We offer everything you need to bring your electronic ideas to life, from fundamental components like alligator clips and resistors to specialized elements like diodes and MOSFET power switches, all with fast and reliable shipping.

Fuel your creativity and build with confidence:

  • Alligator Clips: Establish temporary connections and facilitate easy circuit testing during the prototyping phase.
  • Resistors: Control current flow and voltage levels, playing a crucial role in various electronic circuits.
  • Diodes: Allow current flow in one direction, enabling essential functionalities like signal rectification and protection.
  • MOSFET Power Switches: Manage high-power applications with robust and efficient switching capabilities.
  • And More: Discover a diverse range of additional components like breadboards, jumper wires, prototyping shields, and more to support your projects.

Perfect for makers of all experience levels, Little Bird's Prototyping collection empowers you to:

  • Build and test circuits efficiently: Experiment with different configurations and troubleshoot issues with ease.
  • Learn electronics fundamentals: Gain practical experience with essential components and understand their functionalities.
  • Bring your ideas to life: Prototype your electronic creations before committing to final designs.

Start building today! Shop Little Bird's Prototyping collection and unlock a world of creative possibilities.

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    Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 4 Wires 1 Meter Long - 30 AWG Black

    SKU: AF-3889  Adafruit
    Available (3 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to up their wiring game. We now have Silicone Cover Ribbon cables! The...

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    Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Black

    SKU: AF-3164  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wir...

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    Molex Pico Blade 2-pin Cable - 200mm

    SKU: AF-3922  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    When 0.1" is too big, and JST PH's too chunky, the ultra-slim "PicoBlade" is a reliable alternative. These are only 1.25mm pitch, but have a nic...

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    36-pin Swiss Male Plug Headers - Pack of 5

    SKU: AF-3647  Adafruit
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    Get a precision fit with these lovely machined 'Swiss pin' headers. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, hea...

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    Resistor 1M Ohm 1/4 Watt PTH - 20 pack (Thick Leads)

    SKU: SF-PRT-14494  SparkFun
    Available (9 in Sydney. 1397 more at supplier)

    These are your run-of-the-mill ¼ Watt, +/- 5% tolerance PTH resistors. Commonly used in breadboards and other prototyping applications, these 1M oh...

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    Resistor 10K Ohm 1/4 Watt PTH - 20 pack (Thick Leads)

    SKU: SF-PRT-14491  SparkFun
    Available (15 in Sydney. 1632 more at supplier)

    These are your run-of-the-mill ¼ Watt, +/- 5% tolerance PTH resistors. Commonly used in breadboards and other prototyping applications, these...

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    Op-amp (pack of 5) - LF347N

    SKU: PI-COM0202  Pimoroni
    Available (5 in Sydney)

    A handy little pack of 5 operational amplifiers! Part no: LM224N LF347N Amplifier Type General Purpose J-FET Case or Package Type DIP14 DIP14...

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    Adafruit HUZZAH32 – ESP32 Breakout Board

    SKU: AF-4172  Adafruit
    Available (1 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    Squeeeeze down your next ESP32 project to its bare-bones essential with the Adafruit HUZZAH32 Breakout. This breakout is basically the 'big sister'...

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    Black Snap Action Keyboard Switch - PCB Mount

    SKU: TB-SP0721  Little Bird
    Available (1 in Sydney)

    PCB Mount, single pole, momentary. Suitable for keyboards, security systems, etc. 5 colours. - These switches are normally open SPST. W...

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    LED - Infrared - 940nm

    SKU: PI-COM0613  Little Bird
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    This is a very simple, clear infrared LED. Operating at 940nm these work well for generic IR systems including remote control and touch-less obj...

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    Jumper Jerky - Female to Female

    SKU: PI-CAB0006  Little Bird
    Available (103 in Sydney)

    Rainbow coloured jumper strips, perfect for use with our mini breadboards! Each strip of jerky contains 40 individual jumper leads, 185mm long, whi...

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    Radial Ball Bearing 608ZZ - Set of 4

    SKU: AF-1178  Adafruit
    Available (1 in Sydney. 72 more at supplier)

    Rollin' rollin' rollin', you can now roll around smooth as silk with these radial bearings. Often referred to as "skate bearings" They're good for ...

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    5M Flexible el wire with battery holder 5mm - Green

    SKU: LB-LR0335-G  Little Bird
    Available (9 in Sydney)

    This 5m length of EL wire (electroluminescent wire) is a flexible wire coated with phosphor which glows blue when applied with the appropriate volt...

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    Ball Caster - 3/4 Metal Ball

    SKU: AF-1200  Adafruit
    Available (5 in Sydney. 100 more at supplier)

    Get your robot rolling with this durable and smooth metal ball caster. We like the size (not too big, not too small) and surprisingly smooth motion...

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    Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-C2 Hoof - For Lead or Lead-Free Use

    SKU: AF-1248  Adafruit
    Available (2 in Sydney. 26 more at supplier)

    Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits...

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    5M Flexible el wire with battery holder 5mm - Fluorescent Green

    SKU: LB-LR0335-FG  Little Bird
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    This 5m length of EL wire (electroluminescent wire) is a flexible wire coated with phosphor which glows blue when applied with the appropriate v...

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    Colourful Arcade Buttons - Red

    SKU: PI-COM0408  Pimoroni
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    Classic arcade buttons in a variety of colours.Ever feel the need to relive the glory days of button mashing in your local arcade?Or possibly you j...

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    Ceramic Capacitors (pack of 10) - 0.01uF

    SKU: PI-COM1503  Pimoroni
    Available (2 in Sydney)

    Ahhhh capacitors - the circuit builders' most reliable and trusted friend - always keen to jump in and provide stability where needed to your si...

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    Breadboard Base for Pibow

    SKU: PR-PIM086  Little Bird
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    Secure prototyping space for your Raspberry Pi, now Pi Zero compatible! Raspberry Pi 3, A+, Zero and Zero W compatible Works with the Pibow, P...

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    Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Red

    SKU: LB-LS0070  Little Bird
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    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, twea...

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    Green Wire Wrap Wire on Spool 250m 30AWG

    SKU: LB-LS0153G  Little Bird
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    Green Wire Wrap Wire on Spool 250m 30AWG Wire Wrapping Wire, 30 AWG External Material :PVC PVC insulation, Tinned copper conductor Diameter: 0.5...

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    160 pcs 5mm 8 Colours Tactile Push Button

    SKU: LB-LS0199  Little Bird
    Available (29 in Sydney)

    Need mini push buttons?  Sick of the same old black colour.  Add excitement to your life with 160 Mini push buttons in 8 different colours held ...

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    Soldering Iron Cleaner Sponge

    SKU: LB-LS0305  Little Bird
    Available (20 in Sydney)

    Soldering Solder Iron Tip Cleaner Steel Cleaning Wire Sponge BallIn order to reduce the temperature decreasing of soldering tip, you should not cle...

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    Hakko RED Soldering Iron 60W

    SKU: LB-HAKKORED  Little Bird
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    If you're after a high-quality, no frills iron, then the Hakko RED is for you. 60W ensures plenty of heat for the most demanding project, and a ...

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