Simple Machines

Pipe audio in or out of your project with this very handy breadboard-friendly audio jack. It's a stereo jack with disconnect-switches on Left an...

This is a 3-terminal microswitch two pack, each equipped with a 20mm offset lever actuator. These switches have a great ‘clicky’ sound to them w...

The 6V Electric Push Rod with 10mm stroke from DFRobot is a compact linear actuator delivering up to 128N of thrust. Despite its small size, it pro...

This heavy-duty SPST toggle switch provides simple on/off control for power circuits and panel-mounted applications. Rated for 2 A at 250 V AC or 4...

The Minimum Cubelet can accept any amount of data but only outputs the smallest value that it receives. It can be handy for creating an on-off swit...

20 x Makedo Mini-Tool These handy little tools let you both punch holes and screw in Makedo Scrus.   Have one on you keyring for all your constr...

Laser-cut construction kits that recreate ancient siege weaponry in miniature. Developed from original plans and historical drawings, each kit is d...

Starting a new building block based project or prototype? Maybe you have a wall that's crying out to be covered in building blocks?  Look no fur...

This kit contains the necessary connector parts that go into building a Humble Velocipede. It complements the Crankshaft Kit and provides all th...

A tactile push on/push off switch with pre-attached wire leads. Squeeze once to turn on, squeeze again to turn off — a satisfying click-action togg...

The Makedo Toolkit is a starter kit of reusable cardboard construction tools. With 30 parts designed for one to two makers, it's the perfect introd...

An SBR12UU sliding linear ball-bearing pillow block for use with 12 mm supported rail systems. The platform slides smoothly along the rail on inter...

A pack of 10 M3 fly nuts (wing nuts) for easy hand-tightening without tools. The winged design provides excellent grip, making them ideal for mount...

Educational magnets. Ideal for hobbyists & children to learn more about magnetism. Each end is marked with "N" or "S". Specifications Type...

The Snap Circuits Jr. kit makes learning electronics easy and fun! With this Snap Circuits kit you will be able to build 101 different experiments ...

Heavy-duty linkages designed for use with 6-32 screw rod (not included) to create custom mechanical arms for robotics and electromechanical project...

A hub-mountable aluminium pulley from the Actobotics robotics building system. Designed to drive wheels or other pulleys using 1/4″ (6.35 mm) or 1/...

You built an educational mini UAV! Adafruit offers a fun and exciting "badges" of achievement for electronics, science and engineering. We be...

A glossy vinyl "Catapult" achievement sticker — reward yourself or your students for building a catapult! Perfect for laptops, workbenches, noteboo...

Channel sliders let you achieve precise linear motion with Actobotics channels. The F type channel sliders enclose the a side of a channel leavi...

These hub-mountable aluminum pulleys can be used to drive wheels or other pulleys with ¼” or ⅛” belts. They have an outer diameter of 1.125”, a ...

A 32-tooth pinion gear from the Actobotics robotics building system. This gear attaches to a ¼″ D-shaft or gear motor using a setscrew, and is comp...

The Aluminum Clamping Motor Mount is great for applications where the perfect motor alignment is needed. When used in conjunction with a gearmot...