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.
Servo Y extension cable (500mm)
SKU: DF-FIT0335 | Brand: DFRobot
This 500 mm Y-cable is typically used to connect two servos to a single servo port on an RC receiver or servo controller. It has a single female JR connector connected to two male JR connectors, which means it is c...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
6x1 F-F 12 Cable for ShiftBrites and ShiftBars
SKU: PL-1239 | Brand: Pololu
A 300mm (12") six-conductor female-to-female cable designed for chaining ShiftBrite and ShiftBar LED modules. The cable wires are colour-coded to match the ShiftBrite pinout, with black for ground and red for power. ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Resistor 1.0M Ohm 1/4 Watt PTH
SKU: SF-COM-11853 | Brand: SparkFun
1.0M Ohm, ¼th Watt, +/- 5% tolerance PTH resistors. Commonly used in breadboards and perf boards.We’ve opted for a new and more breadboard-friendly lead thickness (they’re a bit thicker than our last ones). Note: ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Banana to IC Hook Cables
SKU: SF-CAB-00506 | Brand: SparkFun
These are various leaded cables for attaching to multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc. Cables come in red/black pairs.Dimensions: 36" Long
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
SparkFun SOIC to DIP Adapter - 28-Pin
SKU: SF-BOB-00496 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun SOIC to DIP Adapter converts 28-pin SOIC surface-mount packages to standard 0.1" through-hole headers, making it easy to prototype with SMD ICs on breadboards or in DIP sockets. Key Features 28-Pin SOI...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun SOIC to DIP Adapter - 20-Pin
SKU: SF-BOB-00495 | Brand: SparkFun
A simple breakout PCB that adapts a 20-pin SOIC package IC to standard 0.1″ DIP headers for easy breadboard prototyping. Solder your SOIC chip to the board and plug it straight into a breadboard or socket. Key Featur...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
9 Pin Female Serial Connector - PCB Mount
SKU: SF-PRT-00429 | Brand: SparkFun
A DB9 female serial connector in a right-angle PCB-mount configuration (0.318" style). Ideal for adding a standard RS-232 serial port to custom PCB designs, breakout boards, and embedded systems. Key Features DB9 F...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini Tamiya Plug with 10cm Leads, Male
SKU: PL-2179 | Brand: Pololu
This connector, a smaller version of the male Tamiya plug, is commonly used with battery packs for RC applications. The connector is keyed so that power cannot be reversed, and a latch secures the connection so that ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
2.4GHz Ceramic Chip Antenna
SKU: SF-WRL-00144 | Brand: SparkFun
A tiny 2.4 GHz ceramic chip antenna designed for surface-mount PCB layouts. While it won't match the range of a full-size rubber duck antenna, its extremely compact footprint lets you add wireless capability to space-...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Barrel Jack Extension Cable - M-F (6 ft)
SKU: SF-COM-11707 | Brand: SparkFun
Do you fear that your power may not be “far reaching” enough? How would another 6' work for you? Okay, so it doesn’t sound very dramatic, but sometimes an extra 6' of power cable is exactly what your project needs. Do...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Heatsink TO-220
SKU: SF-PRT-00121 | Brand: SparkFun
A small black anodised aluminium heatsink designed for TO-220 package components. Bolts directly onto voltage regulators, transistors, and other TO-220 devices to help dissipate heat and keep them running within safe ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Crystal SMD 16MHz
SKU: SF-COM-00094 | Brand: SparkFun
These are very small surface mount quartz crystals used where size is a concern. Ideal for use with the nRF2401 ICs. Features: Small 5x3.2mm footprint Operating temperature: -20°C ~ +70°C Frequency Tolerance: +...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Ceramic Resonator 20MHz
SKU: SF-COM-00092 | Brand: SparkFun
Resonators function like crystals but stick closer to their specified frequency over a full temperature range. These resonators are +/-0.5% or better from -20C-+80C. These resonators have built-in load capacitors so n...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
SparkFun RedStick
SKU: SF-DEV-13741 | Brand: SparkFun
In 2015 we developed the BadgerStick as a fun and interactive way for people to learn about soldering and engage with SparkFun products at the multiple trade shows we appeared at. In 2016 we have refined the BadgerSti...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit
SKU: AF-136 | Brand: Adafruit
NOTE: THIS SOLDERING IRON IS HAS A US PLUG AND IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUSTRALIAN POWER OUTLETS. Starting out on your electronics adventure?Want to wield the mighty soldering iron?Tired of saying "I'd totally get in...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Header - 6-pin Female (SMD, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-11544 | Brand: SparkFun
These are standard 0.1" spaced header pins that can be surface mounted for applications where through-hole pins won’t work. The surface mount side of the legs are staggered for stress relief. This is a 6-Pin fema...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Header - 8-pin Female (SMD, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-11543 | Brand: SparkFun
These are standard 0.1" spaced header pins that can be surface mounted for applications where through-hole pins won’t work. The surface mount side of the legs are staggered for stress relief. This is an 8-Pin female...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Header - 6-pin Male (SMD, 0.1)
SKU: SF-PRT-11540 | Brand: SparkFun
These are standard 0.1" spaced header pins that can be surface mounted for applications where through-hole pins won’t work. The surface mount side of the legs are staggered for stress relief. This is a 6-Pin male ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Diffused RGB (tri-color) LED [Common Anode]
SKU: AF-159 | Brand: Adafruit
Diffused 5mm tri-color LED with separate red, green and blue LED chips inside! Nice indicator, and fun to color-swirl. 60 degree viewing angle. We like diffused RGB LEDs because they color mix inside instead of appear...
Delivered by Mon 13 Jul
Mini Microswitch - SPDT (Standard, 2-Pack)
SKU: SF-COM-13639 | Brand: SparkFun
A pack of two SPDT mini microswitches with a small push-button actuator. These 3-terminal switches have a tactile click and are commonly used as limit switches in 3D printers, sliders, and robot projects. Specificati...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun