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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.

  • Voltage Regulator - Adjustable

    SKU: SF-COM-00527  Little Bird
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    This is the LM317TG voltage regulator, a three-terminal positive regulator with a 1.2V to 37V adjustable output voltage. This adjustable regulat...

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  • SparkFun SSOP to DIP Adapter - 28-Pin

    SKU: SF-BOB-00500  Little Bird
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    8, 16, 20, and 28-Pin SSOP to DIP break out boards. The footprint was rotated to accommodate different width SSOP devices and can be used with a...

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  • Transistor - PNP (2N3906)

    SKU: SF-COM-00522  Little Bird
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    These are very common, high quality BJT, PNP transistors made by ST Micro. Datasheet: 2N3906

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  • Electrolytic Decoupling Capacitors - 10uF/25V

    SKU: SF-COM-00523  Little Bird
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    Low-profile electrolytic decoupling capacitors 10uF/25V. These capacitors are great transient/surge suppressors and work well as charge pump caps f...

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  • SparkFun SSOP to DIP Adapter - 8-Pin

    SKU: SF-BOB-00497  Little Bird
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    8-Pin SSOP to DIP break out board. The footprint was rotated to accommodate different width SSOP devices and can be used with 8 pin SSOPs. Desig...

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  • Ball Caster Omni-Directional Metal

    SKU: SF-ROB-00320  Little Bird
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    A metal caster used for omni-directional robots.Omni-what? Imagine a robot with the dual-motor gear box. The robot can pivot in one spot, but it mu...

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  • Darlington Driver 8-Channel ULN2803 DIP

    SKU: SF-COM-00312  Little Bird
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    8 Darlington Arrays in 18-Pin DIP Package part # ULN2803A. Perfect for running relays and high-power devices up to 500mA and up to 50V!

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  • Thermocouple Type-K - Glass Braid Insulated (Bare Wire)

    SKU: SF-SEN-00251  Little Bird
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    36" high temperature Type-K Thermocouple with glass braid insulation.

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  • Optical Detector / Phototransistor - QRD1114

    SKU: SF-SEN-00246  Little Bird
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    This sensor uses an infrared emitted diode combined with an infrared phototransistor to detect the reflected infrared signal. Ideal for sensing bla...

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  • Hobby Motor - Gear

    SKU: SF-ROB-11696  Little Bird
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    This is our new Hobby Motor now with a 6mm, 10 tooth, gear to make your basic projects a little simpler to manage. It works well for basic thing...

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  • Alligator Clip

    SKU: SF-PRT-00111  Little Bird
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    A staple for the electrical engineer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been one clip short! Note: Sold as a single unit.

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  • Ceramic Capacitor 3-Pack 0.1uF 100V

    SKU: PL-1166  Little Bird
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    These 0.1 μF 100 V ceramic capacitors have many uses, including noise suppression on motors.

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  • Slide Pot - Small (10k Linear Taper)

    SKU: SF-COM-11620  Little Bird
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    A simple slide potentiometer can go a long way. Rated at 10KOhm and 0.1W. Comes with solder tab connections. The pot has an overall travel of 20mm ...

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  • Shift Register 8-Bit - SN74HC595

    SKU: SF-COM-13699  Little Bird
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    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 add...

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  • Transistor - NPN (BC337)

    SKU: SF-COM-13689  Little Bird
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    This is the BC337, an NPN silicon BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor). This little transistor can help in your project by being used to help drive...

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  • Photo cell (CdS photoresistor)

    SKU: AF-161  Little Bird
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    CdS cells are little light sensors. As the squiggly face is exposed to more light, the resistance goes down. When its light, the resistance is a...

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  • 0.100 (2.54 mm) Extended Male Header: 1x2-Pin, 22.85 mm

    SKU: PL-1114  Little Bird
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    This custom connector is a single-row, 2-pin, extended (22.85 mm) male header strip that is useful for making extra-long connectors or connector...

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  • Adjustable breadboard power supply kit [v1.0]

    SKU: AF-184  Little Bird
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    This kit is for making your own breadboard-friendly very low dropout adjustable power supply. A good power supply is essential to electronic pro...

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  • 4 Channel Arduino Relay Shield

    SKU: DF-DFR0144  Little Bird
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    This Relay Shield for Arduino acts like a switch. It is commonly used to control anything over 5V such as lamps, water pumps and garage doors. ...

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  • Standard LCD 20x4 + extras [white on blue]

    SKU: AF-198  Little Bird
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    Standard HD44780 LCDs are useful for creating standalone projects. 20 characters wide, 4 rows White text on blue background Connection port is 0.1"...

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  • 7-Segment Display - 20mm (White)

    SKU: SF-COM-11409  Little Bird
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    For a long time we’ve had small 7-segment displays and huge 7-segment displays, but now we finally have something in between. These 20mm 4-digit...

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  • Hook-Up Wire - Assortment (Stranded, 22 AWG)

    SKU: SF-PRT-11375  Little Bird
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    An assortment of colored wires: you know it’s a beautiful thing. Six different colors of stranded wire in a cardboard dispenser box. Sit this on yo...

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  • Super Bright Red 5mm LED (25 pack)

    SKU: AF-297  Little Bird
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    Need some really bright LEDs? We are big fans of these clear red LEDs, in fact we use them exclusively in our kits. They are very bright and have a...

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  • Mini Illuminated Momentary Pushbutton - Blue Power Symbol

    SKU: AF-3105  Little Bird
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    This Mini Illuminated Momentary Power Button is an adorable breadboard-friendly tactile switch that has a built-in LED. It provides a simple way...

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