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Prototyping

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.

  • 4 Pin Line Male Mini XLR Style Connector

    SKU: TB-PP1912  Little Bird
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    4 pin Mini XLR plug for line mounting Specifications Plug or Socket Type Mini...

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  • Replacement 3pi Ball Caster with 1/2 Plastic Ball

    SKU: PL-957  Little Bird
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    This ball caster was originally released as a replacement part for the 3pi robot, but the 1/2″ ball can also be used a replacement part for the new...

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  • Pololu Ball Caster with 3/4 Plastic Ball

    SKU: PL-954  Little Bird
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    This light ball caster uses a 3/4″ diameter plastic ball. The height of the assembled kit ranges from 0.9″ to 1.2″, depending on the combination of...

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  • Surface Mount Right Angle Switch

    SKU: SF-COM-10860  Little Bird
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    A simple SMD slide switch. Perfect for when you need access to a setting or a power switch from the edge of a PCB buried deep within a project. ...

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  • Diffused Yellow 10mm LED (25 pack)

    SKU: AF-3260  Little Bird
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    Need some big indicators? We are big fans of these huge diffused yellow LEDs. They are fairly bright so they can be seen in daytime, and from any a...

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  • 820pF 50VDC Ceramic Capacitors - Pack of 2

    SKU: TB-RC5335  Little Bird
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    A ceramic capactior is a fixed-value capactior in which ceramic material acts as the dielectric. It is constructed of two or more alternating laye...

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  • 0.1" (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 2x20-Pin 5-Pack

    SKU: PL-1992  Little Bird
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    Overview These housings work with our wires with pre-crimped terminals and our crimp pins to let you quickly make custom cables that mate with var...

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  • Mini Microswitch - SPDT (Offset Lever, 2-Pack)

    SKU: SF-COM-13014  Little Bird
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    This is a 3-terminal microswitch two pack, each equipped with a 20mm offset lever actuator. These switches have a great ‘clicky’ sound to them w...

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  • EL Panel - Blue (10x10cm)

    SKU: SF-COM-10798  Little Bird
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    Who doesn’t love the soft glow of electroluminescence? This EL panel is a flexible plastic sheet which contains a phosphor layer and lights up with...

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  • Header - 2x3 (Female, 0.1)

    SKU: SF-PRT-13010  Little Bird
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    This is a simple 2x3 female PTH header. This header is in the common configuration for an ISP connector. Each pin has a spacing of 0.1" in betwe...

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  • 0.1 (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 2x13-Pin 5-Pack

    SKU: PL-1969  Little Bird
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    These 2×13-pin housings work with our wires with pre-crimped terminals to let you quickly make custom cables that mate with various 0.1"-spaced con...

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  • LED - RGB Addressable, PTH, 5mm Clear (5 Pack)

    SKU: SF-COM-12999  Little Bird
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    We know this looks like a lot of our other LEDs, but it’s not! This is a PTH Addressable RGB LED with a WS2812 control IC built right into the LED....

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  • Tactile Button - SMD (6mm)

    SKU: SF-COM-12992  Little Bird
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    This is an SMD 6mm square SPST button. What we really like is the little button head and good tactile feel (it ‘clicks’ really well). This button i...

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  • Machine Screw: #4-40, 1/2 Length, Phillips (25-pack)

    SKU: PL-1962  Little Bird
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    This #4-40, pan-head screw is 1/2″ (0.5″) long. It is made from steel, is zinc-plated, and comes in packs of 25.

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  • Ribbon Crimp Connector - 6-pin (2x3, Female)

    SKU: SF-PRT-10651  Little Bird
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    These 2x3 crimp connectors can be snapped onto 6-wire ribbon cable to make your own cable assemblies and keep your connections organized. Simply pr...

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  • Ribbon Cable - 10 wire (3ft)

    SKU: SF-CAB-10649  Little Bird
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    Ribbon cable is really helpful in situations where you need to make a lot of connections without a big mess of wires. Nothing makes a project lo...

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  • Ribbon Cable - 6 wire (15ft)

    SKU: SF-CAB-10646  Little Bird
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    $4.99 AUD inc GST
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    Ribbon cable is really helpful in situations where you need to make a lot of connections without a big mess of wires. Nothing makes a project lo...

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  • Ribbon Cable - 10 wire (15ft)

    SKU: SF-CAB-10647  Little Bird
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    $9.61 AUD inc GST
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    Ribbon cable is really helpful in situations where you need to make a lot of connections without a big mess of wires. Nothing makes a project look ...

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  • Diffused LED - Blue 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10635  Little Bird
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    $1.11 AUD inc GST
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    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

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  • Diffused LED - Yellow 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10634  Little Bird
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    $0.97 AUD inc GST
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    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

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    $0.97 AUD inc GST
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  • Diffused LED - Green 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10633  Little Bird
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    $1.00 AUD inc GST
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    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

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    $1.00 AUD inc GST
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  • Diffused LED - Red 10mm

    SKU: SF-COM-10632  Little Bird
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    $1.05 AUD inc GST
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    Check out these big 10mm through-hole LEDs! The opaque epoxy package causes these LEDs to have a soft, diffuse glow.

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    $1.05 AUD inc GST
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  • EL Wire Chasing Adapter Cable

    SKU: SF-COM-12934  Little Bird
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    This is an Chasing EL Wire Adapter Cable, a simple connector that splits up the four wires in a Chasing EL wire allowing them to be individually...

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  • EL Wire - Red 3m (Chasing)

    SKU: SF-COM-12931  Little Bird
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    $2.16 AUD inc GST
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    EL wire, or electroluminescent wire, is a flexible wire coated in phosphor. Apply the appropriate voltage and it lights up! Each EL wire looks a lo...

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