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.
SoftPot Membrane Potentiometer - 500mm
SKU: SF-SEN-08681 | Brand: SparkFun
These are very thin variable potentiometers. By pressing down on various parts of the strip, the resistance linearly changes from 100Ohms to 10,000Ohms allowing the user to very accurately calculate the relative po...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Diode Small Signal - 1N4148
SKU: SF-COM-08588 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a very common signal diode - 1N4148. Use this for signals up to 200mA of current. If you need a bunch of these, you can get good bulk discounts on Digikey, part # : 1N4148FS-ND Documents: Datasheet
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Crystal Oscillator Pack (35pcs)
SKU: DF-FIT0295 | Brand: DFRobot
An assortment of 35 crystal oscillators covering 7 of the most commonly used frequencies. Keep them on hand for microcontroller projects, prototyping, and circuit experiments — no more hunting for the right crystal wh...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Hook-up Wire - Gray (22 AWG)
SKU: SF-PRT-08025 | Brand: SparkFun
Standard 22 AWG solid Gray hook up wire. Use this with your bread board or any project in which you need sturdy wire. Comes in small spools of 25'.
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Metal Pushbutton - Momentary (16mm, Green)
SKU: SF-COM-11968 | Brand: SparkFun
A heavy-duty, panel-mount momentary pushbutton with an illuminated green LED ring. Built from stainless steel with IP65 weatherproofing, this 16 mm threaded switch is tamper-resistant and designed for demanding enviro...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
GTE Knob - Small
SKU: SF-COM-11951 | Brand: SparkFun
A small aluminium control knob with markings that go to eleven. Fits potentiometers with a 6mm shaft diameter using a brass insert with a set screw for secure attachment. Specifications Dimensions – 23.6 × 14.2mm ...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
2-pin JST SM Plug + Receptacle Cable Set
SKU: AF-2880 | Brand: Adafruit
This matching cable set includes one 2-pin JST SM plug and one 2-pin JST SM receptacle, each with 16cm leads. The latching connectors provide a solid, compact connection that won't come apart easily, and the polarised...
Delivered by Thu 3 Dec
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
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 Wed 11 Nov
Banana to Banana Cables
SKU: SF-CAB-00507 | 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 Wed 11 Nov
Jumper Wires Premium 6 F/F - 20 AWG (10 Pack)
SKU: SF-PRT-11710 | Brand: SparkFun
Jumper wires are awesome. Just a little bit of stranded core wire with a nice solid female connector on either end. They have the flexibility of stranded wire but will fit directly onto male pin headers. The only down...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov
Jumper Wires Premium 6 M/M - 20 AWG (10 Pack)
SKU: SF-PRT-11709 | Brand: SparkFun
Jumper wires are awesome. Just a little bit of stranded core wire with a nice solid pin connector on either end. They have the flexibility of stranded wire but will fit directly into breadboards and female pin head...
Delivered by Fri 20 Nov