As with many things in technology, breakout boards are here to make life easier by adapting many components and parts to a breadboard friendly format.
Analog to Digital
Measuring lots of analog signals takes up resources and pins, however, you can easily add more channels and separate processing with an external ADC.
ADS1015 12-Bit ADC - 4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierSKU: ADA1083 Brand: AdafruitFor microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1015 provides 12-bit precision at 3300 samples/second...- ADS1115 16-Bit ADC - 4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierFor microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1115 provides 16-bit precision at 860 samples/second...
- MCP3424 18-Bit ADC-4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierSKU: DFR0316 Brand: DFRobotThe module integrates MCP3432 A/D converter chip. The module can provide analog input function for Raspberry Pi and provide high accuracy analog input for Arduino.
- Pimoroni ADS1015 +/-24V ADC breakoutSKU: CE06453 Brand: PimoroniThis ADS1015 ADC (analog-to-digital converter) breakout has three channels that can read voltages from -24V to +24V at sampling rates up to 3.3KHz with 12-bit resolution.
- MCP3008 - 8-Channel 10-Bit ADC With SPI InterfaceSKU: ADA856 Brand: AdafruitNeed to add analog inputs? This chip will add 8 channels of 10-bit analog input to your microcontroller or microcomputer project. It's super easy to use, and uses...
- Stereo 20W Class D Audio Amplifier - MAX9744Pump up the volume with this 20W stereo amplifier! This slim little board has a class D amplifier onboard that can drive 2 channels of 4-8 ohm impedance speakers...
- Adafruit Mono 2.5W Class D Audio Amplifier - PAM8302This super small mono amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver up to 2.5 Watts into 4-8 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a class...
- Electret Microphone Amplifier - MAX4466 with Adjustable GainSKU: ADA1063 Brand: AdafruitAdd an ear to your project with this well-designed electret microphone amplifier. This fully assembled and tested board comes with a 20-20KHz electret microphone...
- Stereo 3.7W Class D Audio Amplifier - MAX98306This incredibly small stereo amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver 2 x 3.7W channels into 3 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a...
- Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board - WAV/OGG Trigger with 16MB FlashSKU: ADA2220 Brand: AdafruitWould you like to add audio/sound effects to your next project, without an Arduino+Shield? Or maybe you don't even know how to use microcontrollers, you just want...
- TCA9548A I2C MultiplexerSKU: ADA2717 Brand: AdafruitYou just found the perfect I2C sensor, and you want to wire up two or three or more of them to your Arduino when you realize "Uh oh, this chip has a fixed I2C address...
- MAX485 - TTL UART to RS485 Converter ModuleSKU: CE05154Going from TTL to RS485 is made simple by this prototyping friendly module. On one side of the board are the TTL IOs, and on the other are the RS485. At the core is a MAX485 which is powered by 5V.
- USB to TTL UART RS232 Serial Converter Module PL2303HXASKU: CE05185USB to TTL converters are an essential for prototyping - they provide a direct interface with the target device. This module connects to your computer USB port and there are 4 wires which connect with your target device. This model is the bare version of our enclosed model.
- ENC28J60 Ethernet LAN Network ModuleSKU: CE05233Microchip ENC28J60 controller with SPI interface ready to prototype with.
- Binho Nova - Multi-Protocol USB Host AdapterSKU: CE06895 Brand: BinhoThe Binho Nova is a Multi-Protocol USB Host Adapter, no more fumbling through development with cumbersome, clunky and outdated adapters. Let productivity soar to new heights!$459.95 AUD, inc GSTAvailable with 6 to 10 day lead time
Connectors & Sockets
Many connectors and plugs that we use in electronics aren't prototyping friendly, which makes them difficult to use without a breakout board, so we've got plenty.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-8, MSOP-8 or TSSOP-8 - 6 Pack!SKU: ADA1212 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or MSOP/(T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- Breakout Board for USB microBSKU: BOB-12035 Brand: SparkfunThis simple board breaks out a micro-B USB connector’s VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. If you want to add the popular micro-B USB to your project, but don’t want to put up with soldering the tiny connector, this is the board for you.
- DB9 Male Breakout BoardSKU: CE05146This handy breakout board provides 9 screw-down terminal block connectors for the whole DB9 connector pinout. Every terminal is clearly marked, and we've gone the extra mile by ensuring tall terminal boards are used on the rear set - this allows all your wire connections to flow from one side.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-28 or TSSOP-28 - 3 Pack!SKU: ADA1208 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or (T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- Breakout Board for microSD CardSKU: POLOLU-2597 Brand: PololuThis simple board breaks out the pins of a microSD card connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1" connectors.
Date Time (RTC)
A Real Time Clock (RTC) is used to keep time accurately in a system, even if power is disconnected. Keep your project up-to-date with a quality RTC.
- PiicoDev Real Time Clock (RTC) RV3028
Accurate timekeeping, even during a power outage.
- Makerverse Real Time Clock (RTC) with Supercapacitor Backup RV-3028Accurate timekeeping, even during power outages.
- Adafruit DS3231 Precision RTC BreakoutThe datasheet for the DS3231 explains that this part is an "Extremely Accurate I²C-Integrated RTC/TCXO/Crystal". And, hey, it does exactly what it says on the tin!...
- DS3231 Precision RTC FeatherWing - RTC Add-on For Feather BoardsSKU: ADA3028 Brand: AdafruitA Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the DS3231 Precision RTC FeatherWing: it adds an extremely accurate I2C-integrated...
- Arduino Compatible Real Time Clock ModuleSKU: CE07141This tiny little module will keep accurate time using a button battery; the CR2032 battery is easily replaceable. Great to use with all of your Arduino® projects that require the use of the date and time such as clocks, data-loggers & timers.$5.95 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
Data Storage
Micro SD cards are one of the most popular form factors for portable data storage thanks to their compact design, so we've got a few options for expanding your storage.
- Makerverse MicroSD Card Adapter (3.3 and 5V compatible)DIY datalogger - store mountains of data using an external Micro SD card.
- MicroSD Memory Card - 16GB Class 10Add speedy mega-storage in a jiffy using this 16 GB Class 10 micro-SD card
- microSD USB ReaderSKU: COM-13004 Brand: SparkfunThis is an awesome little microSD USB reader. Just slide your microSD card into the inside of the USB connector, then stick this into a USB port and the card’s contents will pop up on your computer. Very sneaky - we love it! This little guy is great for pulling data logs off microSD media. This reader also includes an indicator LED which will light up if a microSD card is present. This device is completely plug-and-play, so no drivers needed.
- SD Card ModuleSKU: CE05113 Guides (1)Expand your memory resources on your next project with the addition of this handy SD Card module. Supports 5V+3.3V inputs; all IOs are well marked.
- MicroSD card breakout board+SKU: ADA254 Brand: AdafruitNot just a simple breakout board, this microSD adapter goes the extra mile - designed for ease of use. Onboard 5v->3v regulator provides 150mA for power-hungry cards...
- MicroSD Memory Card - 32GB Class 10SKU: CE08325 Brand: Core Electronics
Add speedy storage in a jiffy using this 32 GB Class 10 micro-SD card
$19.00 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th - Breakout Board for microSD CardSKU: POLOLU-2597 Brand: PololuThis simple board breaks out the pins of a microSD card connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1" connectors.
- MCP23008 - i2c 8 input/output port expanderSKU: ADA593 Brand: AdafruitAdd another 8 pins to your microcontroller using a MCP23008 port expander. The MCP23008 uses two i2c pins (these can be shared with other i2c devices), and in exchange...$3.95 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 5th
- MCP23017 - i2c 16 input/output port expanderAdd another 16 pins to your microcontroller using a MCP23017 port expander. The MCP23017 uses two i2c pins (these can be shared with other i2c devices), and in exchange...
- SparkFun 16 Output I/O Expander Breakout - SX1509SKU: BOB-13601 Brand: SparkfunAre you low on I/O? No problem! The SX1509 Breakout is a 16-channel GPIO expander with an I2C interface – that means with just two wires, your microcontroller can interface with 16 fully configurable digital input/output pins. But the SX1509 can do so much more than just simple digital pin control. It can produce PWM signals, so you can dim LEDs. It can be set to blink or even breathe pins at varying rates. And, with a built-in keypad engine, it can interface with up to 64 buttons set up in an 8x8 matrix.
- Opto-isolator BreakoutSKU: BOB-09118 Brand: SparkfunThis is a board designed for opto-isolation. This board is helpful for connecting digital systems (like a 5V microcontroller) to a high-voltage or noisy system. This board electrically isolates a controller from the high-power system by use of an opto-isolator IC. This IC has two LEDs and two photodiodes built-in. This allows the low-voltage side to control a high voltage side.
LED Drivers
Need lots of PWM channels? No problem. Want to drive high-power LEDs? Absolutely. LED drivers make controlling LEDs from a microcontroller even easier.
- Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver - I2C interface - PCA9685SKU: ADA815 Brand: AdafruitYou want to make a cool robot, maybe a hexapod walker, or maybe just a piece of art with a lot of moving parts. Or maybe you want to drive a lot of LEDs with precise...
- Adafruit 12-Channel 16-bit PWM LED Driver - SPI Interface - TLC59711SKU: ADA1455 Brand: AdafruitFor all of you out there who want to control 12 channels of PWM, Adafruit salute you! They also would like you to check out this breakout board for the TLC59711 PWM driver...$14.60 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $13.58 AUD, inc GST
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- FemtoBuck LED DriverSKU: COM-13716 Brand: SparkfunThis is the FemtoBuck, a small-size single-output constant current LED driver. Each FemtoBuck has the capability to dim a single high-power channel of LEDs from 0-350mA at up to 36V while the dimming control can be either accessed via PWM or analog signal from 0-2.5V. This board is based off of the PicoBuck LED Driver, developed in collaboration with Ethan Zonca, except instead of blending three different LEDs on three different channels the FemtoBuck controls just one.$14.65 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $13.92 AUD, inc GST
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- Logic Level Converter Bi-DirectionalSKU: CE07510 Brand: Core ElectronicsThis Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter is a breadboard-friendly device that converts between 5V and 3.3V logic.
Motor Drivers & Controllers
Most microcontrollers aren't able to directly control motors due to their low current output capacity, so you'll need a chip to handle all that current (and voltage).
- Makerverse Motor Driver 2 ChannelDrive 2x Brushed DC motors or a bipolar stepper with optional current limiting
- Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2 Kit - v2.3The original Adafruit Motorshield kit is one of Adafruit's most beloved kits, which is why they decided to make something even better. This is an upgrade to the original shield...$39.15 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $36.41 AUD, inc GST
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- Adafruit 16-Channel PWM / Servo HAT for Raspberry Pi - Mini KitThe Raspberry Pi is a wonderful little computer, but one thing it isn't very good at is controlling DC Servo Motors - these motors need very specific and repetitive...
- DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver CarrierThis tiny breakout board for TI’s DRV8833 dual motor driver can deliver 1.2 A per channel continuously (2 A peak) to a pair of DC motors. With an operating voltage range from 2.7 V to 10.8 V and built-in protection against reverse-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature, this driver is a great solution for powering small, low-voltage motors.$23.70 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $22.04 AUD, inc GST
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- Pololu Jrk 12v12 USB Motor Controller with FeedbackThe powerful jrk 12v12 motor controller is a highly configurable brushed DC motor controller that supports four interface modes: USB, logic-level serial, analog voltage, and hobby radio control (RC). The controller can be used as an open-loop speed control or for closed-loop speed or position control. The continuous output current is approximately 12 A (30 A max) and the operating range of 6–16 V (with transient protection up to 40 V).
SMD Adapters
Got a shiny new chip you want to breadboard with, but it's a surface mount component? That's where adapter breakout boards come to the rescue!
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-8, MSOP-8 or TSSOP-8 - 6 Pack!SKU: ADA1212 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or MSOP/(T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- SOT23 to DIP AdapterSKU: BOB-00717 Brand: Sparkfun6 pin SOT-23 to DIP adaptor. Created to take SOT23 of various pin sizes breakout to DIP. This will work with 3-pin MOSFETs, BJTs, Voltage Regulators (SOT-23-5), and various other Micro6, Micro5, etc packages.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-28 or TSSOP-28 - 3 Pack!SKU: ADA1208 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or (T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- SparkFun FM Tuner Evaluation Board - Si4703SKU: WRL-12938 Brand: SparkfunThis is an evaluation board for the Silicon Laboratories Si4703 FM tuner chip. Beyond enabling you to tune in to FM radio stations, the Si4703 is also capable of detecting and processing both Radio Data Service (RDS) and Radio Broadcast Data Service (RBDS) information. The Si4703 even does a very good job of filtering and carrier detection. It also enables data such as the station ID and song name to be displayed to the user.
- USB Micro-B Breakout BoardSKU: ADA1833 Brand: AdafruitSimple but effective - this breakout board has a USB Micro-B connector, with all 5 pins broken out. Great for pairing with a microcontroller with USB support, or...
- OpAmp BreakoutSKU: BOB-09816 Brand: SparkfunThis is a simple Op Amp breakout board, set up as a 2-stage amplifier with a gain of 100 (gain of 10 for each stage). The on-board trim pot sets the signal level between the stages, not the feedback path. The bandwidth is set to 15.9kHz by a pair of feedback capacitors, or over 100kHz with the caps removed. The LMV358 opamp can source up to 160mA and works well as a low impedance driver/buffer.
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