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.
Patch Test Hook (10 Pack)
SKU: DF-FIT0720 | Brand: DFRobot
These patch test hooks provide a solderless way to make signal and low-current connections between boards, sensors, and modules. The hook clips grab onto pins, pads, and component legs — perfect for prototyping with c...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
2.54mm 4 Positions 8Pin Red DIP Switch
SKU: LB-LR0382 | Brand: Little Bird
A 4-position DIP switch with standard 2.54mm (0.1") pitch, suitable for through-hole mounting on PCBs, perfboard, and breadboards. Each of the four switches can be independently toggled on or off, making it useful for...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
36-pin Swiss Male Plug Headers - Pack of 5
SKU: AF-3647 | Brand: Adafruit
Precision-machined Swiss-pin male plug headers for a tight, reliable fit. Unlike standard stamped square-pin male headers, these use machined round pins that pair exclusively with Swiss-pin female sockets — they are n...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
LM386N-1 Low Voltage 1W Amplifier Linear IC
SKU: TB-ZL3386 | Brand: Little Bird
LM386N-1 - 8 - Low voltage 325mW amplifier Specifications active mount type Through Hole active connector type ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Radial Ball Bearing 608ZZ - Set of 4
SKU: AF-1178 | Brand: Adafruit
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 supporting a rotating rod or as a wheel hub. However, these are higher...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
5M Flexible el wire with battery holder 5mm - Fluorescent Green
SKU: LB-LR0335-FG | Brand: Little Bird
This 5-metre length of EL wire (electroluminescent wire) glows a vibrant fluorescent green when powered by the included battery-operated inverter. EL wire is a flexible, phosphor-coated wire that produces a cool, even...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Opto Interrupter IRT9608 DIP-4
SKU: LB-LS1216 | Brand: Little Bird
This sensor is composed of an infrared emitter on one upright and a shielded infrared detector on the other. By emitting a beam of infrared light from one upright to the other, the sensor can detect when an object pas...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
Potentiometer Control Rotary Knob Red
SKU: LB-LS0070 | Brand: Little Bird
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, tweaking it is quite fulfilling This is the red version and it has a nice deep...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
3-pin JST SM Plug + Receptacle Cable Set
SKU: AF-1663 | Brand: Adafruit
A matching pair of 3-pin JST SM connector cables — one plug and one receptacle — for creating quick-connect/disconnect points in 3-wire circuits. The locking latch keeps the connection secure while still allowing easy...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
10uF 50V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10
SKU: AF-2195 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10-pack of 10µF 50V electrolytic capacitors with long, flexible leads that make them easy to use on breadboards and perfboard. Each capacitor has clear labelling on the body for quick identification. Electrolytic c...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
100uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10
SKU: AF-2193 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10-pack of 100µF 16V electrolytic capacitors with long, flexible leads that make them easy to use on breadboards and perfboard. Each capacitor has clear labelling on the body for quick identification. Electrolytic ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
3.3V 250mA Linear Voltage Regulator - L4931-3.3 TO-92
SKU: AF-2166 | Brand: Adafruit
A low-dropout (LDO) 3.3 V linear voltage regulator based on the ST L4931 in a TO-92 package. With just 0.4 V dropout, it delivers a clean, regulated 3.3 V output from input voltages as low as 3.7 V — well suited for s...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
SparkFun Analog/Digital MUX Breakout - CD74HC4067
SKU: SF-BOB-09056 | Brand: SparkFun
A breakout board for the CD74HC4067 16-channel analogue/digital multiplexer/demultiplexer. This IC internally routes a common signal pin (SIG) to one of 16 channel pins, working with both analogue and digital signals ...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
SMD Resistor - 0805 ± 5%(500pcs)
SKU: DF-FIT0190 | Brand: DFRobot
A 500-piece assortment of 0805 SMD resistors covering 25 common values from 620 Ω to 12 kΩ. Each value comes as a strip of 20 resistors, making it easy to keep your stock organised and identify values quickly. The 080...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep
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 Thu 24 Sep
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 Thu 24 Sep
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 Thu 24 Sep
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 Thu 24 Sep
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 Thu 24 Sep
Rocker Switch - SPST (round)
SKU: SF-COM-11138 | Brand: SparkFun
A compact round rocker switch for simple on/off power control. This SPST (single pole, single throw) switch is rated up to 10A at 125V AC and panel-mounts into a 20mm diameter hole. Key Features Type – SPST (on/off...
Delivered by Thu 24 Sep