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These are our favourite kits of the year; they'll be loved by whoever gets one :)

Makerverse Audio Kit

Rating:
100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: CE08484 Brand: Makerverse Guides (1)

Build + Code an electronic keyboard and WAV-file player

$54.50 AUD, inc GST

As low as $46.33 AUD, inc GST

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263 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Makerverse Load Cell Kit
SKU: CE08356 Brand: Makerverse Guides (1)

The easiest way to begin measuring force and weight - Assemble and program your own scales with this practical kit.

$129.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $110.46 AUD, inc GST

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222 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
PiicoDev Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico

Rating:
100% of 100

11 Reviews

SKU: CE08256 Brand: PiicoDev

Get started coding high-tech sensors and modules with the PiicoDev® Starter Kit - BYO Pico

$90.95 AUD, inc GST

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90 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
PiicoDev Starter Kit for Micro:bit
SKU: CE08260 Brand: PiicoDev

Get started coding high-tech sensors and modules with the PiicoDev® Starter Kit - BYO Micro:bit v2

$114.40 AUD, inc GST

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48 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Infinity Mirror Kit by Core Electronics

Rating:
97% of 100

12 Reviews

SKU: CE05000 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (2)

Kits are where it's at. With our Desktop Infinity Mirror Kit you'll get to make something wonderful with your hands, all in the span of an afternoon. But if you want, you can dive deeper, follow our tutorials, level-up your coding and make this thing truly your own.

$194.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $165.71 AUD, inc GST

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8 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Solarbotics Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit
SKU: CE05529 Brand: Solarbotics Guides (1)

The Paris Flyer CarouSol Kit is the latest product in our line of solar-powered kinetic desk toys. Borrowing design elements from the golden age of air travel, we've added our unique solar-electronics flair to create self-powered dynamic mobiles.

$66.68 AUD, inc GST

As low as $63.35 AUD, inc GST

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2 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Pico W Weather Station Starter Kit
SKU: CE09117 Brand: Core Electronics

Build your own plug-and-play IoT weather station at home using the Pico W!

$63.08 AUD, inc GST

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26 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Outlaw Chassis Kit
SKU: GB-3209-0005-0001 Brand: goBilda Guides (1)

The Outlaw Chassis Kit is the tank track base you've been waiting for! It uses goBILDA Badlands Tank Tracks which are crazy robust and feature bonded rubber for fantastic traction

$1,158.30 AUD, inc GST

As low as $1,140.93 AUD, inc GST

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0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
PiicoDev Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi

Rating:
100% of 100

4 Reviews

SKU: CE08258 Brand: PiicoDev

Get started coding high-tech sensors and modules with the PiicoDev® Starter Kit - BYO Raspberry Pi.

$86.15 AUD, inc GST

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90 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th

Gift Cards

Not sure what to get? A gift card is the perfect present for electronics enthusiasts, makers, and tech lovers, giving them the freedom to choose exactly what they need for their next project.

Gift Card

Rating:
100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: GIFT-CARD

If you’re after the perfect electronics gift for someone but you’re a little overwhelmed by all the choices, then a Core Electronics Gift Card would be the perfect pressie! Your gift will be unique and show how thoughtful you are for their interests. We recommend a $75+ gift card as this is a typical spend for projects when you include all the bits-n-pieces.

Our Core Electronics gift card will be sent by email to the person you nominate. Go ahead and personalise the gift card they will receive by adding your own message in the field above.

From $25.00 AUD, inc GST

To $1,000.00 AUD, inc GST

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999770 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th

Gifts for New Makers (Ages 8+)

We've hand-selected these educational kits as they have wonderful learning systems with lots of ongoing use.

Bee-Bot Rechargable

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE04871 Brand: Bee-Bot

Bee-Bot is an exciting new robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and just having fun!

$179.11 AUD, inc GST

As low as $170.15 AUD, inc GST

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0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
Edison Robot V3
SKU: CE09869 Brand: Edison

More than just a robot! The Edison robot is a powerful, engaging tool for teaching kids STEM, computational thinking and computer programming in a hands-on way.

$63.35 AUD, inc GST

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34 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Makedo Starter

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE07752 Brand: Makedo

This is all you need to get started.

$10.11 AUD, inc GST

As low as $9.40 AUD, inc GST

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2 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
DIY Snow Globe Kit - 108mm Diameter

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: ADA3722 Brand: Adafruit

Not merely a snow globe, but a show globe! This custom container is durable, clear and round, with a large flat screw-on top and a press-fit rubber stopper. The...

$15.70 AUD, inc GST

As low as $14.60 AUD, inc GST

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View all 8 products in Gifts for New Makers (Ages 8+)

Gifts for New Makers (Ages 12 to infinity)

These kits are a perfect fit for young inventors through to innovative adults who love technology and enjoy DIY.

Arduino Plug and Make Kit
SKU: AKX00069 Brand: Arduino

Arduino from Zero to Hero! This is a beginner-friendly way to spark a passion in DIY electronics.

$149.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $146.95 AUD, inc GST

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4 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Essentials Kit

Rating:
100% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE08243 Brand: Raspberry Pi

Get your brand new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with most of the essentials in this kit.

$81.33 AUD, inc GST

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110 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Starter Kit

Rating:
100% of 100

12 Reviews

SKU: CE08242 Brand: Raspberry Pi

Get your brand new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with everything you need to get started in one kit.

$98.58 AUD, inc GST

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52 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Makey Makey Classic by JoyLabz

Rating:
100% of 100

4 Reviews

SKU: KIT-14478 Brand: Makey Makey Guides (2)

You may be the greatest living banana pianist, but how will you ever know if you don’t make yourself a banana piano? Good news! That project and countless others are easier than you think with Makey Makey. Using the Makey Makey you can make anything into a key just by connecting a few alligator clips

$80.06 AUD, inc GST

As low as $76.06 AUD, inc GST

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44 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Circuit Playground Express

Rating:
100% of 100

10 Reviews

SKU: ADA3333 Brand: Adafruit Guides (20)

Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. Adafruit have taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did they pack even more sensors in, They also made it even easier to program.

$49.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $49.80 AUD, inc GST

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35 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Arduino Tinkerkit Braccio

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: T050000 Brand: Arduino

Venture into the world of robotic arms with the Braccio from Arduino!

$463.70 AUD, inc GST

As low as $449.79 AUD, inc GST

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0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Available with 10 to 14 day lead time
Raspberry Pi Zero W Starter Kit

Rating:
99% of 100

55 Reviews

SKU: CE04765 Brand: Raspberry Pi Guides (2)

If you've been itching to get started with the Pi Zero W and want to get up and running straight away.

$87.23 AUD, inc GST

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196 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Edison Robot V3
SKU: CE09869 Brand: Edison

More than just a robot! The Edison robot is a powerful, engaging tool for teaching kids STEM, computational thinking and computer programming in a hands-on way.

$63.35 AUD, inc GST

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34 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Makerverse Soldering Bundle
SKU: CE08678 Brand: Makerverse

Solder all of your Makerverse kits and other electronics!

$52.95 AUD, inc GST

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21 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Arduino Starter Kit (Official)

Rating:
96% of 100

20 Reviews

SKU: K000007 Brand: Arduino Guides (1)

Unleash your creativity with the Official Arduino Starter Kit! This comprehensive kit has everything you need to learn electronics and build 15 innovative projects, including a spaceship interface, color mixing lamp, and more. Perfect for makers looking to dive into the world of Arduino!

$186.26 AUD, inc GST

As low as $180.67 AUD, inc GST

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37 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th

View all 11 products in Gifts for New Makers (Ages 12 to infinity)

Granted, these recommendations are a little beyond the "gift" price zone, so you should probably get a suggestive "nod" from the recipient before committing. With that said, this is the gear that will get used more than anything else. They are genuinely useful tools that seasoned makers would be delighted and impressed to own. Call us if you need help choosing one of these.

PanaVise Standard - 301

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE04480 Brand: PanaVise

The original standard PanaVise is a tough vise that provides a super firm grip on anything you place in the clamps.

$129.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $120.85 AUD, inc GST

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1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Saleae Logic 8

Rating:
100% of 100

3 Reviews

SKU: LOGIC8 Brand: Saleae Guides (3)

Get precise and versatile signal analysis with Saleae Logic8 - a compact, high-performance logic analyzer with 8 simultaneous channels for digital and analog signals. With search, annotation, and sharing features, it's a must-have tool for makers and DIY enthusiasts. Works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Buy now and take your DIY projects to the next level!

$869.00 AUD, inc GST

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2 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi 500 - Unit Only
SKU: CE10110 Brand: Raspberry Pi

Combine the Raspberry Pi Keyboard and the Pi 8 GB - and you have an elegant all in one keyboard computer!

$159.10 AUD, inc GST

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92 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Kit (4GB)

Rating:
100% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE08076 Brand: Raspberry Pi

Get started with Raspberry Pi, this kit has everything you will need to begin your Raspberry Pi journey.

$177.25 AUD, inc GST

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92 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station

Rating:
100% of 100

35 Reviews

SKU: CE04584 Brand: Hakko Guides (3)

The Hakko FX-888D is our go to recommendation for a high-quality soldering iron that has all the features and specs you'd normally find in a much more expensive iron.

Special Price $273.55 AUD, inc GST

Regular Price $284.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $265.00 AUD, inc GST

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17 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th

View all 9 products in Gifts for Seasoned Makers

Retro Gaming Goodness

Retro gaming is the latest craze - and we have the best maker kits built on our favourite hardware. We really-really recommend the wireless controllers; they bring a whole new level of joy to old school gaming! If you are buying for someone who already has the latest Raspberry Pi hardware then just grab the controllers (they'll know what to do!)

RetroPie Gaming Kit with Wired Controllers (SNES Style)

Rating:
99% of 100

18 Reviews

SKU: CE04446 Brand: RetroPie Guides (4)

Our RetroPie Gaming Kit with wired controllers (SNES style) rocket launches you with all the bits and pieces needed to revisit your favourite retro games, updated to the latest Raspberry Pi 4 platform.

$162.00 AUD, inc GST

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5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Retro Game Console (with SNES PRO Wireless Controllers!)

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE05323 Brand: RetroPie

With this Retro Gaming Console / System you can relive all your classic retro games from classic consoles including NES, SNES, Sega, Atari, just to name a few. With wireless controllers!

$286.90 AUD, inc GST

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5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Available with 17 to 32 day lead time
Ultimate Retro Game Console

Rating:
100% of 100

4 Reviews

SKU: CE05322 Brand: RetroPie Guides (2)

As the name implies, this is our complete retro gaming kit which comes with everything you need to relive all your retro games from classic consoles including NES, SNES, Sega, Atari, just to name a few. With Bluetooth controllers!

$331.45 AUD, inc GST

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5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Available with 17 to 32 day lead time
Ultimate Retro Game Console with SN30 Pro 2 controllers!

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE06841 Brand: RetroPie

The popular retro kit now comes with the latest controllers on offer by 8Bitdo - The SN30 Pro 2 wireless controllers

$343.60 AUD, inc GST

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Pimoroni Picade - 10-inch Display
SKU: CE06064 Brand: Pimoroni

The ultimate desktop retro arcade machine, now with a bigger display!

$784.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $730.00 AUD, inc GST

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1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th

View all 10 products in Retro Gaming Goodness

Stocking Stuffers

After choosing something from above, absolutely grab one of these hip pocket friendly gifts at the same time and save on postage!

Raspberry Pi Pico WH (Wireless WiFi, with Headers)

Rating:
100% of 100

13 Reviews

SKU: CE08704 Brand: Raspberry Pi

This is the Raspberry Pi Pico W with headers pre-soldered for quick prototyping and projects!

$11.65 AUD, inc GST

As low as $11.07 AUD, inc GST

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237 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (Wireless)

Rating:
100% of 100

48 Reviews

SKU: CE08211 Brand: Raspberry Pi Guides (3)

Pi Zero 2 W is a big leap forward with a quad-core 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM.

$29.50 AUD, inc GST

As low as $28.12 AUD, inc GST

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648 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Wireless with Soldered Headers)

Rating:
100% of 100

156 Reviews

SKU: CE05324 Brand: Raspberry Pi Guides (8)

The Raspberry Pi Zero WH model is just like the W, except it has a professionally soldered header

$30.85 AUD, inc GST

As low as $29.31 AUD, inc GST

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120 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Digital Multimeter - Basic

Rating:
97% of 100

12 Reviews

SKU: TOL-12966 Brand: Sparkfun

The digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential tool in every electronic enthusiasts arsenal. The SparkFun Digital Multimeter, however, is not your average multimeter, it features a loud continuity sound, current/voltage sense, and quality probes. You can use the multimeter to measure DC and AC voltage, DC current, resistance, continuity, and test diodes. With this version we’ve done away with the bright flashy colors that can get us into trouble and gone with a nice, neutral gray. This multimeter should provoke no strong feelings one way or the other, we know this because our guts say “maybe.”

$29.50 AUD, inc GST

As low as $28.02 AUD, inc GST

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5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Hakko RED Soldering Iron 20W

Rating:
82% of 100

11 Reviews

SKU: CE05648 Brand: Hakko

Ideal for use in a variety of soldering works like hobbies, repairing electric household appliances.20W: Circuit boards, small electrical parts, etc
60W: Connectors, heavier wiring connections, etc

$35.70 AUD, inc GST

As low as $33.20 AUD, inc GST

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21 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (Wireless) with Soldered Male Headers
SKU: CE09937 Brand: Raspberry Pi

The Zero 2 W series - now with headers! Add a HAT or Bonnet easily and quickly, perfect for prototyping and deployable projects!

$32.07 AUD, inc GST

As low as $31.11 AUD, inc GST

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342 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
LED Christmas Tree - DIY Kit
SKU: CE09238 Brand: Core Electronics

Tis' the season - Celebrate Christmas the Maker way!

$8.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $8.46 AUD, inc GST

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115 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
24-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Kit
More reviews are needed

SKU: CE09171 Brand: Core Electronics

Make sure every screw is tight with this great value screwdriver kit!

$13.80 AUD, inc GST

As low as $12.83 AUD, inc GST

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370 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
GameGo - handheld console, code your own games with MakeCode
SKU: SS114992404 Brand: Seeed Studio

Now students can customize their own game & load it onto their own pocket-sized console. Fully supports Microsoft MakeCode, both for block programming and JavaScript.

$104.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $97.60 AUD, inc GST

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2 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th
Raspberry Pi Pico H (With Headers)

Rating:
100% of 100

9 Reviews

SKU: CE08702 Brand: Raspberry Pi

This is the Raspberry Pi Pico with Headers pre-soldered. Ready for quick prototyping and projects.

$8.15 AUD, inc GST

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211 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Delivered by Dec 26th