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.
Kailh Switch Sockets for MX-compatible Mechanical Keys - 20 Pack
SKU: AF-4958 | Brand: Adafruit
Kailh hot-swap sockets that allow MX-compatible mechanical switches to snap in and out without soldering. Compatible with Cherry MX, Kailh, Gateron, and other MX-style switches. Simply solder the sockets onto your PCB...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
I2CMini by Excamera Labs
SKU: AF-4970 | Brand: Adafruit
I²CMini is an easy-to-use, open-source tool for controlling I²C devices over USB, 100% compatible with I²CDriver. Its a small friend that will make working with I2C a breeze, especially if they have a Qwiic/Stemma QT ...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 10 pack - Cherry MX Red Compatible
SKU: AF-4952 | Brand: Adafruit
For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Red Linear mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a smooth linear keystroke: Ty...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
1.25mm Pitch 9-pin Cable 20cm long 1:N Cable - Molex PicoBlade Compatible
SKU: AF-4929 | Brand: Adafruit
A slim, reliable 1.25 mm pitch cable with 9-pin connectors on both ends and a 20 cm length. The friction-lock connectors provide a secure, satisfying click for lightweight connectivity where standard 0.1" headers or J...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
Breadboard-friendly Mini PIR Motion Sensor with 3 Pin Header
SKU: AF-4871 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor that detects movement from people and animals at distances of 2 to 5 metres. Much smaller than standard PIR modules, this sensor is ideal for unobtrusive projects and plu...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
Alchitry Au+ FPGA Development Board (Xilinx Artix 7)
SKU: SF-DEV-17514 | Brand: SparkFun
The Alchitry Au+ is the upgraded version of the Alchitry Au, featuring the more powerful Xilinx Artix 7 XC7A100T FPGA with over 100,000 logic cells — nearly 3× the capacity of the standard Au. It also includes 256MB o...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
Alchitry Ft Element Board
SKU: SF-DEV-17526 | Brand: SparkFun
The Alchitry Ft is a high-speed Element board that adds a USB 3.0 interface to your Alchitry FPGA stack. It provides up to 200MB/s data transfer via its USB-C connector, enabling high-bandwidth communication between y...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
Universal Proto-board PCBs 4cm x 6cm - 3 Pack
SKU: AF-4785 | Brand: Adafruit
A 3-pack of universal proto-board PCBs measuring 40 × 60 mm, made from sturdy FR4 fibreglass with a black silkscreen on both sides featuring row and column markings. Each board has 280 through-holes (14 columns × 20 r...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
micro:bit or CLUE Connector - Sunken Right Angle Type
SKU: AF-4792 | Brand: Adafruit
If you want to do more with the BBC micro:bit, getting those pins from the card-edge connector is going to be your first hurdle. Unlike many dev-boards, the micro:bit isn't breadboard-friendly. That makes the 'bit dur...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
micro:bit Edge Connector - SMD, Right Angle (40-pin)
SKU: SF-PRT-17253 | Brand: SparkFun
The micro:bit Edge Connector allows you to expand the capabilities of the micro:bit development platform. This version of the connector features 40, right angle, SMD pins. Add this part to your board to create a handy...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
8421 Encoder-Vertical
SKU: DF-DFR0721 | Brand: DFRobot
The 8421 Encoder (Vertical) is an absolute position encoder with 16 positions (0–F) using BCD/8421 encoding. Unlike incremental encoders or potentiometers, the mechanical position directly determines the output code —...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
SMT Socket - Wide SOIC-16
SKU: AF-4727 | Brand: Adafruit
This socket is good for any SOIC/SOP Wide-body 16 pin chip in a 300mil wide body. Simply flip open the latch, insert the chip, and flip down the latch to secure it in place.The chip is held securely against gold 'fing...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
Right Angle SMA Thru Hole RF Connector
SKU: AF-4642 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a great connector for anyone doing RF work, when a right angle SMA connector is required. Solder it into your PCB for a very secure mechanical connection. You've probably seen tons of these on various developm...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
ESP8266 Breadboard Compatible Kit
SKU: EC-CDD8266KIT | Brand: Elecrow
This kit includes a serial WiFi transceiver ESP8266 module and a breadboard adapter to make it convenient to use ESP8266 module with breadboard.ESP8266 is a highly integrated chip that has Integrated TCP/IP protocol s...
Delivered by Mon 20 Jul
800/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM Antenna
SKU: EC-WAW19001A | Brand: Elecrow
A compact quad-band GSM antenna for cellular communication projects. Compatible with 800/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM networks, making it suitable for use with GSM/GPRS modules and IoT devices that require cellular connectiv...
Delivered by Mon 20 Jul
Octopus Piranha LED Brick OBPiranha - Green
SKU: EF-EF04064 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Octopus Electronic Bricks, you can use them build electronics projects just as easy as piling bricks. By using Octopus electronic bricks, you may connect Arduino/Freaduino compatible boards easily with various digi...
Delivered by Wed 15 Jul
1x6 Stackable Header For Arduino Shield
SKU: EC-CCH01065C | Brand: Elecrow
A 1×6 female stackable header with extra-long pins, designed for stacking Arduino shields. The extended legs pass through one shield's PCB and connect into the board below, allowing multiple shields to be stacked on t...
Delivered by Mon 20 Jul
Micro: bit GPIO Expansion Board
SKU: EC-DTS01559G | Brand: Elecrow
This is a GPIO expansion board for Micro: bit, it’s convenient to operate. It can be inserted the expansion board directly into the Micro: bit, and this expansion board can be cascaded.SpecificationsSize: 64 x 37 x 12...
Delivered by Mon 20 Jul
RJ-45 Ethernet Female Socket to Terminal Spring Block Adapter
SKU: AF-4511 | Brand: Adafruit
If you need to connect an RJ-45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board that doesn't have an Ethernet jack - this adapter will come in very handy! No soldering required - Just flick up the little levers and slide in your st...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul
DE-9 (DB-9) Female Socket to Terminal Spring Block Adapter
SKU: AF-4510 | Brand: Adafruit
Make your own custom DE-9 cable or DE-9 interface with ease, using this DE-9 Socket to Terminal Spring Block Adapter. You get a nice solid PCB with a DE-9 socket and one line of push-terminal blocks. Just flick up the...
Delivered by Tue 28 Jul