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.
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Vertical Breadboard-Friendly 3.5mm Mono Headphone Jack
SKU: AF-4031 | Brand: Adafruit
Pipe audio in or out of your project with this very handy breadboard-friendly audio jack. It's a stereo jack so you get left and right channels as well as a ground pin. You can use any 3.5mm stereo cable with this jac...
Delivered by Thu 3 Dec
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Pogo Pins Needle Head (10 pack) [P75-B1]
SKU: AF-2430 | Brand: Adafruit
Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. We use them by the dozen for making programming and testing jigs but they're handy also i...
Delivered by Thu 3 Dec
Jumper Wires (F/M) (65 Pack)
SKU: DF-FIT0121 | Brand: DFRobot
Jumper wires are one of the most important gear component for the tinkerer. Often underestimated, but one of the first things to miss. If you are starting to assemble your tinker gear and wondering if this is really n...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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
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
Solid-Core Wire Spool - 25ft - 22AWG - Green
SKU: AF-2988 | Brand: Adafruit
This spool of solid-core wire is easily soldered to and can handle up to 200°C and 600V. We like this wire because it's flexible but also holds its shape. We love the sturdiness and reliability fo...
Delivered by Thu 3 Dec
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
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 Fri 20 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
Jumper Wire - 0.1, 4-pin, 12
SKU: SF-PRT-10374 | Brand: SparkFun
A simple 4-pin jumper wire cable with JST RE connectors on both ends. Great for jumping between boards or connecting to standard 0.1" (2.54 mm) breakaway headers. Specifications Pins – 4 Pitch – 0.1" (2.54 mm) Le...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
SparkFun Solder-able Breadboard - Mini
SKU: SF-PRT-12702 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the Mini SparkFun Solder-able Breadboard. A bare PCB that is the exact size as our mini modular breadboards with the same connections to pins. This board is especially useful for preserving a prototype or expe...
Delivered by Fri 20 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
5-way Tactile Switch
SKU: SF-COM-10063 | Brand: SparkFun
This 5-way tactile switch provides joystick-like directional input in a tiny surface-mount package. It supports four directional movements (up, down, left, right) plus a centre press, making it ideal for menu navigati...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov