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.
Amphenol FCI Clincher Connector (2 Position, Male)
SKU: SF-COM-14195 | Brand: SparkFun
The Clincher connector from Amphenol FCI provides a quick, tool-free way to terminate Flat Flexible Cables (FFCs) to standard 0.1" pin headers. Simply insert the end of the cable into the connector and press it closed...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
USB Female Type A SMD Connector
SKU: SF-PRT-09011 | Brand: SparkFun
USB Type ‘A’ Female SMD connector. For use with any PCB that will be used with a Type A to Type A USB cable. Designed to mount to the UBW32. Documents: Datasheet
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Alcohol Gas Sensor - MQ-3
SKU: SF-SEN-08880 | Brand: SparkFun
The MQ-3 is an alcohol gas sensor suitable for detecting alcohol concentration in the air, similar to a breathalyser. It provides an analog resistive output based on alcohol concentration, with high sensitivity and fa...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Jumper Wire - PTH Black White
SKU: SF-PRT-08672 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple two wire cable. One end has a 2-pin 0.1" pitch female connector, the opposite end is stripped and tinned stranded wire. Dimensions: 120mm length
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Arduino Screwless Terminal Shield
SKU: DF-DFR0224 | Brand: DFRobot
The Arduino Screwless Terminal Shield breaks out all Arduino Uno-compatible header pins to spring-loaded push-in terminal blocks. Press the lever, insert your wire, and release — no screwdriver needed. The shield stac...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Crystal 12MHz
SKU: SF-COM-08582 | Brand: SparkFun
Standard frequency crystals - use these crystals to provide a clock input to your microprocessor. Rated at 20pF capacitance and +/- 50ppm stability. Low profile HC49/US Package. 12MHz is good for use with devices th...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
2x5 Pin IDC Ribbon Cable
SKU: SF-PRT-08535 | Brand: SparkFun
This 2×5 (10-pin) IDC ribbon cable with 2.54 mm pitch connectors is commonly used for AVR ISP programming and general-purpose communication between boards. The cable is 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) in length. Key F...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
2x5 Pin Shrouded Header
SKU: SF-PRT-08506 | Brand: SparkFun
A 2×5 (10-pin) shrouded box header on standard 0.1" (2.54 mm) pitch. The keyed shroud prevents reversed cable connections, making it ideal for programming headers, data buses, and other multi-pin interfaces. Key Feat...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Polarized Connectors - Header (2-Pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-08233 | Brand: SparkFun
A 2-pin polarised male header with 0.1″ (2.54 mm) pin spacing, designed for PCB and perfboard mounting. The keyed housing prevents reversed connections, making it ideal for power and sensor wiring where correct polari...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
LED RGB Strip - Sealed (1m)
SKU: SF-COM-12023 | Brand: SparkFun
Gone are the days that you have to worry about silicone weather proofing splitting and breaking on you! These are sealed non-addressable 1 meter long RGB LED strips that come packed with 60 5060 LEDs per meter. Eac...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Polarized Connectors - Housing (2-Pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-08095 | Brand: SparkFun
Polarized connectors and headers for your perf board/PCB projects. Use these connectors for power connections or any sensor/general connection to prevent users from connecting the peripheral incorrectly or reversed. T...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
LED RGB Strip - Bare (1m)
SKU: SF-COM-12021 | Brand: SparkFun
These are bare non-addressable 1 meter long RGB LED strips that come packed with 60 5060 LEDs per meter. As these are bare LED strips that have no protective coating, your project won’t be water proof but there is acc...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
DIP Switch - 8 Position
SKU: SF-COM-08034 | Brand: SparkFun
A standard DIP switch with 8 individual switch positions at 0.1″ (2.54mm) pin spacing. Fits directly into breadboards and standard PCB through-holes for easy prototyping and configuration. Specifications Positions ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Metal Pushbutton - Latching (16mm, White)
SKU: SF-COM-11975 | Brand: SparkFun
A heavy-duty, panel-mount latching pushbutton with an illuminated white LED ring. Built from stainless steel with IP65 weatherproofing, this 16mm threaded switch is designed to withstand tough environments while deliv...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Metal Pushbutton - Momentary (16mm, White)
SKU: SF-COM-11970 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a perfect choice if you are in need of a heavy duty push button! These metal push buttons are a very tough, small, panel-mount momentary switch with an illuminated white LED ring. It is a SPDT with 16mm thread...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
470 Ohm 0.5 Watt Metal Film Resistors - Pack of 8
SKU: TB-RR0564 | Brand: Little Bird
A pack of 8 metal film resistors rated at 470Ω and 0.5W (½W). These through-hole axial resistors offer 1% tolerance for accurate circuit design, and are the same physical size as standard ¼W carbon film resistors, mak...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Break Away Male Headers - Right Angle
SKU: SF-PRT-00553 | Brand: SparkFun
A row of right angle male headers - break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Used with custom PCBs or general custom headers.
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SIM Socket
SKU: SF-PRT-00548 | Brand: SparkFun
Ever wanted to see what’s on that SIM card? Use these sockets in your next project to interface to any old SIM. 6-Pin standard connection. This is a surface mount socket, but it is large enough that it can be hand sol...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Crystal 20MHz
SKU: SF-COM-00534 | Brand: SparkFun
Standard frequency crystals - use these crystals to provide a clock input to your microprocessor. Rated at 20pF capacitance and +/- 50ppm stability. Low profile HC49/US Package.
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
LED Holder - 5mm
SKU: SF-COM-11840 | Brand: SparkFun
These snap-in plastic LED holders provide a clean, secure way to panel-mount 5 mm LEDs. Simply press the LED into the holder and snap the holder into a 7.5 mm (19/64″) mounting hole — no screws or adhesive required. T...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun