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.
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
3.5mm (1/8) 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug Terminal Block
SKU: AF-2914 | Brand: Adafruit
A 3.5 mm (1/8") 4-pole TRRS audio plug with screw terminal connections — no soldering required. Use stranded or solid-core wire and a small screwdriver to create custom audio cables, breakouts, and test leads. TRRS s...
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
Heat Shrink Pack
SKU: AF-344 | Brand: Adafruit
Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical strength to cables. We use this stuff all the time a...
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
Mini Microswitch - SPDT (Offset Lever, 2-Pack)
SKU: SF-COM-13014 | Brand: SparkFun
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 with a nice tactile feel and are perfect when used for a slider, 3D pri...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Little Rubber Bumper Feet - Pack of 4
SKU: AF-550 | Brand: Adafruit
Small self-adhesive rubber bumper feet for electronics boards and devices. Stick them to the bottom of any PCB to protect your desk, prevent sliding, and provide clearance for through-hole solder joints underneath. T...
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
140-Piece Wire Kit
SKU: PL-312 | Brand: Pololu
A set of 140 pre-cut, pre-stripped solid-core jumper wires for breadboarding. The kit includes 10 wires in each of 14 different lengths, stored in a compact transparent plastic case with 5 compartments for easy organi...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Premium Female/Female Jumper Wires - 20 x 3 (75mm)
SKU: AF-1951 | Brand: Adafruit
These premium female-to-female jumper wires are ideal for making wire harnesses or connecting between headers on PCBs. Each pack contains 20 wires in a ribbon cable format — two of each of ten rainbow colours — that c...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
8 Push Buttons Module
SKU: WS-3678 | Brand: Waveshare
The 8 Push Buttons Module is a compact breakout board featuring 8 individual push buttons, providing a simple way to add multiple digital inputs to your microcontroller or development board. It's ideal for prototyping...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
3 Pin JST to Female Connector x 10
SKU: LB-3-JST | Brand: Little Bird
A pack of ten 30 cm adapter cables, each with a 3-pin JST connector on one end and a standard female servo connector on the other. Ideal for connecting servos to receivers, controllers, or any device that uses a JST-s...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
PCB holder
SKU: LB-LS4650 | Brand: Little Bird
This flat, dense PCB holder is designed to keep your circuit board steady while you work. Its low-profile vise style lets your hands rest directly on the work table, making it easier to steady yourself during precise ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
Snap Action 5-to-5 Wiring Block Connector
SKU: AF-5617 | Brand: Adafruit
Snap action blocks are perfect when you have to quickly wire up a bunch of free-hanging components, and you don't want to solder. They're much easier to use than wire nuts, and of course, they are reuseable and do not...
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
2.0mm Pitch 6-pin Cable Matching Pair - JST PH Compatible
SKU: AF-5090 | Brand: Adafruit
A matching pair of 6-pin JST PH compatible cables with inline plug and socket connectors. Each cable is 20 cm long with stranded 26 AWG wires, providing a reliable and compact connection that can carry a couple of amp...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov
3 Colour Male to Male Jumper Wire 20cm x 30
SKU: LB-PT-JUMPER-KIT | Brand: Little Bird
A pack of 30 male-to-male jumper wires in three colours — 10 red (power), 10 black (ground), and 10 yellow (signal). The colour coding makes it easy to keep breadboard and prototype circuits organised and readable at ...
Delivered by Wed 11 Nov