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.
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 16 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 16 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 16 Oct
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 16 Oct
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 29 Oct
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 7 Oct
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 Wed 7 Oct
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 7 Oct