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.
NE556 Dual 555 Timer Linear IC
SKU: TB-ZL3556 | Brand: Little Bird
The NE556 is a dual 555 timer IC in a single 14-pin DIP package, providing two independent timing circuits. Each timer operates identically to the standard NE555, supporting astable, monostable, and bistable modes. I...
Out of stock
74HC154 4-16 Line Decoder/DeMux IC
SKU: TB-ZC4850 | Brand: Little Bird
A 74HC154 4-to-16 line decoder/demultiplexer IC in a through-hole DIP-24 package. This chip takes a 4-bit binary input and activates one of 16 mutually exclusive active-low outputs, making it useful for address decodi...
Out of stock
DC Barrel Power Jack/Connector
SKU: PI-COM1303 | Brand: Pimoroni
DC power jack/connector. This is a common barrel-type power jack for DC wall supplies. These have a 5.5mm jack, with a 2.1mm center pole diameter. Datasheets: Datasheet
Out of stock
Arduino MKR Relay Proto Shield
SKU: PI-TSX00003 | Brand: Pimoroni
The MKR Relay Protoshield allows you to easily add relays to your MKR board based project. The shield provides two relays called RELAY1 and RELAY2 commanded by pin 1 and pin 2 r...
Out of stock
555/556 Timer - NE556N
SKU: PI-COM0208 | Brand: Pimoroni
The NE556N is a dual timer IC containing two independent 555 timers in a single PDIP-14 package. Both timers share common power and ground pins but operate completely independently, making it ideal for circuits that n...
Out of stock
Blue Light Duty Hook-up Wire - 25m
SKU: TB-WH3006 | Brand: Little Bird
Now everyone can afford to have a roll of each colour hook- up wire by their work bench. Quality 13 x 0.12 tinned hook- up wire on plastic spools. Specifications ...
Out of stock
3 Pin 0.1 Header with Crimp Pins - 2.54 pitch
SKU: TB-HM3403 | Brand: Little Bird
A 3-pin single-row crimp connector housing with 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch, designed for PCB-to-PCB or cable-to-PCB connections. The white nylon wafer housing features locking and polarising, with tin-plated brass pins that...
Out of stock
0.7mm SPST Micro Tactile Switch
SKU: TB-SP0600 | Brand: Little Bird
This 0.7 mm SPST Micro Tactile Switch is a normally-open, single-action momentary pushbutton designed for PCB mounting. With a low-profile 3.2 mm height and compact 6 × 6 mm footprint, it fits easily into space-constr...
Out of stock
1/4 Watt Carbon Film Resistors - 300 Pieces
SKU: TB-RR1680 | Brand: Little Bird
A comprehensive assortment of 300 carbon film resistors covering 60 different values from 1 Ω to 10 MΩ. Each value includes five resistors, all bandoleered for easy sorting and identification — an essential kit for an...
Out of stock
4017 Decade Counter/Divider CMOS IC
SKU: TB-ZC4017 | Brand: Little Bird
The CD4017 is a CMOS decade counter/divider IC that sequentially activates one of ten outputs (Q0–Q9) on each rising edge of the clock input. Widely used in LED chasers, sequencers, and timing circuits, it's one of th...
Out of stock
40 Way IDC Line Socket
SKU: TB-PS0989 | Brand: Little Bird
A 40-way IDC (insulation displacement connection) line socket for use with standard pitch ribbon cable. Crimps directly onto flat ribbon cable without soldering, providing a quick and reliable connection for multi-pin...
Out of stock
20 pin dual female splittable jumper wire - 300mm
SKU: SS-321070026 | Brand: Seeed Studio
A splittable 20-pin dual female jumper wire ribbon cable, 300mm long. The ribbon can be easily separated into individual wires or any grouping from 1 to 20 pins, so you always have the right size connector for your pr...
Out of stock
2.5 mm JST XH-Style Shrouded Male Connector: 2-Pin, Straight (4-Pack)
SKU: PL-2717 | Brand: Pololu
A pack of four 2-pin shrouded male connectors in the JST XH style with 2.5mm pin spacing. These through-hole connectors mate with female JST XH-style cables and housings, providing a secure, polarised connection for p...
Out of stock
DB9 Female Connector - Solder
SKU: TB-PS0804 | Brand: Little Bird
9 pin D9 socket Specifications Plug or Socket Type D9 Pack Quantity 1pc Contacts / Pins 9pc Case Material Nickel Plated Copper Device Socket Contact Material Gold Plated Attachment Method Solder Tag
Out of stock
U.FL SMD Connector
SKU: SF-WRL-09144 | Brand: SparkFun
Itty-bitty U.FL SMD connector. Great for tight PCB layouts that require antenna connections. Documents: Datasheet
Out of stock
Mini Snap-Action Switch with 13.5mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 2A
SKU: PL-1401 | Brand: Pololu
This miniature single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) momentary switch can be used as a general-purpose micro switch or as a small tactile bump sensor for your robot. The switch body dimension is 12.8 x 6.0 ...
Out of stock
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'.
Out of stock
Coin Cell Battery Holder - 12mm (PTH)
SKU: SF-PRT-07948 | Brand: SparkFun
A through-hole 12mm coin cell battery holder for PCB mounting. Uses friction to hold the battery securely in place — the metal housing is positive (+) and the PCB pad underneath is negative (−). Commonly used for RTC ...
Out of stock
Coin Cell Battery Holder - 20mm (PTH)
SKU: SF-PRT-00783 | Brand: SparkFun
Basic 20mm coin cell holder. Posts can be inserted into 0.1" perf board! Holds the common CR2032 type batteries.
Out of stock
Acrylic Xboard Relay Base - Basic
SKU: DF-DWG0005-B | Brand: DFRobot
Discontinued: This product has been discontinued. We recommend the Acrylic Romeo Base – Star as a suitable replacement. A transparent acrylic mounting base for the DFRobot Xboard Relay. The Basic version provides a...
Out of stock
