When your building a project, you'll often need a few bits and pieces of hardware such as heatsinks, screws, standoffs, or other materials.
2020 Extrusion
Characterised by its T-slot design, allowing for easy attachment of various components and accessories without the need for drilling.
Accessories like brackets, nuts, and plates are tailor-made to fit into the slot, letting Makers swiftly assemble their projects.
Ideal for constructing frames, machine stands, robots and even 3D printers,
2020 Extrusion Lock nutSKU: CE10145 Brand: Core ElectronicsA 2020 extrusion insert nut made for robotics or general maker use!
- 2020 Aluminium Extrusion (600mm)SKU: CE09608 Brand: Core Electronics
The perfect solution for all your robot and DIY needs! Made from this extrusion is durable, lightweight, and easy to work with!
Bulk Fasteners
Stock up on bulk fasteners for your projects, including nylon nuts and various hardware components, ensuring you always have the right supplies on hand.
- Metal Screw Nut and Mounting Kit -M2SKU: FIT0665 Brand: DFRobotThe mounting kit is an M2 screw set with screws, nuts and a variety of lengths of single-head, double-pass hexagonal copper columns, for a total of 320 pieces. The...
- White Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 ThreadSKU: ADA3658 Brand: AdafruitTotaling 420 pieces, this White Nylon M2.5 Screw Set is a must-have smörgåsbord for your workstation. You'll have more than enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs...
- Mounting Kit (Screws and Nuts)SKU: FIT0224 Brand: DFRobotThis mounting kit provides you different types of screws and nuts which are most commonly used in DFRobot's projects here at DFRobot. We use them to mount circuit boards and help build robots.
Couplers / Collars
If you're connecting shafts of two different sizes or even two of the same, you'll need a coupler to join them. be sure to pay attention to the Imperial vs. Metric sizes.
- Pololu Universal Aluminum Mounting Hub for 3mm Shaft, M3 Holes (2-Pack)SKU: POLOLU-1996 Brand: PololuThese universal aluminum mounting hubs allow you to mount custom wheels and mechanisms to 3 mm diameter motor shafts. The set includes two hubs, two M3 set screws for securing the hubs to motor shafts, and one 1.5 mm Allen wrench for use with the set screws. Each hub has four threaded mounting holes for M3 screws (not included).
- Aluminum Flex Shaft Coupler - 5mm to 8mmSKU: ADA1176 Brand: AdafruitConnect this to that with a set-screw coupler. These couplers are made of machined aluminum and have a spiral cut that makes them slightly flexible so they can be...
- Aluminum Flex Shaft Coupler - 5mm to 5mmSKU: ADA1175 Brand: AdafruitConnect this to that with a set-screw coupler. These couplers are made of machined aluminum and have a spiral cut that makes them slightly flexible so they can be...
Gearboxes
We've got different configurations of gearboxes to suit any project, however, bear in mind that these are plastic gear boxes, perfect for high speed, low torque, but for high torque applications where a lot of strain is being placed on the gears, you'd be better off with a metal gear motor.
- Tamiya 70168 Double Gearbox KitSKU: POLOLU-114 Brand: PololuTamiya’s double gearbox packs two independent gear trains into a compact and affordable package that is great for small mobile robots. Each side can be assembled to have one of four gear ratios: 12.7:1, 38:1, 115:1, or 344:1.
- Tamiya 70167 Single Gearbox (4-Speed) KitSKU: POLOLU-118 Brand: PololuThe single gearbox is perfect if you like the gear ratio options of the 70168 double gearbox but need just one motor or added flexibility in positioning multiple output shafts. Available gear ratios are: 12.7:1, 38:1, 115:1, or 344:1.
- Tamiya 70097 Twin-Motor Gearbox KitSKU: POLOLU-61 Brand: PololuTamiya’s twin-motor gearbox consists of two independent brushed DC motors and gearboxes in one compact housing, making it perfect for small robots. You can assemble the gearboxes to have a 58:1 or a 204:1 gear ratio.
Fasteners
Nuts, bolts, screws and anything else you would need to hold things together.
- Makerverse M3 Mounting KitSKU: CE08342 Brand: Core ElectronicsMount your project onto support material up to 3mm thick.
- Mounting Kit (Screws and Nuts)SKU: FIT0224 Brand: DFRobotThis mounting kit provides you different types of screws and nuts which are most commonly used in DFRobot's projects here at DFRobot. We use them to mount circuit boards and help build robots.
- 10 sets M3x20 screw low profile hex head cap screwSKU: FIT0274 Brand: DFRobotThese are M3 hex head cap screw, which provides a more secure way to install circuit boards, sensors and mechanical mounting.
- 10 sets M3x12 screw low profile hex head cap screwSKU: FIT0280 Brand: DFRobotThese are M3 hex head cap screw, which provides a more secure way to install circuit boards, sensors and mechanical mounting.
- 2020 Extrusion Lock nutSKU: CE10145 Brand: Core Electronics
A 2020 extrusion insert nut made for robotics or general maker use!
Spacers & Standoffs
Standoffs are useful for mounting circuit boards, hardware, and anything that has holes for standard screw sizes. If your standoffs will make contact with any electrically sensitive components be sure to choose nylon.
Be sure to grab some stick on rubber feet so your project doesn't slide away!
- 10 sets M3 * 10 hexagonal standoffs mounting kitSKU: FIT0063 Brand: DFRobotSuitable for all kinds of circuit boards, sensors, mechanical support of the installation. They are great for building a multi-level robot chassis. This 10-pack of standoffs includes 10 sets screws and nuts for securing the top of the standoff to your project.
- Rubber Feet (Pack of 100)SKU: CE09251 Brand: Core Electronics
Keep your projects from sliding around your workbench with some Rubber Feet!
- Brass M2.5 Standoffs 16mm tall - Black Plated - Pack of 2SKU: ADA2337 Brand: AdafruitFinally Adafruit get Adafruit's very own super sweet sixteen... 16 millimeters that is! Adafruit's Black Plated M/F Brass 16mm Standoffs are engineered specifically to keep your PiTFT...
- Brass M2.5 Standoffs for Pi HATs - Black Plated - Pack of 2SKU: ADA2336 Brand: Adafruit"These go to eleven." 11 millimeters that is! Adafruit's Black Plated M/F Brass Standoffs are engineered specifically to keep your Pi HAT snug on your Pi while also keeping...
- Aluminum Standoff: 1/4" Length, 2-56 Thread, M-F (4-Pack)SKU: POLOLU-1940 Brand: PololuThese hexagonal male-female aluminum standoffs keep parts spaced 0.25" (6 mm) apart and are great for building a multi-level robot chassis. Both ends of these 3/16"-wide standoffs have 2-56 threads. The standoffs are sold in packs of 4.
Structural
No matter how fancy your motors and electronics are, every robotics project still needs some quality hardware to bring it all together.
This is a small selection of our maker favorites, if you're after more options, check out our full range of Structural Hardware.
- Pololu Stamped Aluminum L-Bracket for NEMA 17 Stepper MotorsSKU: POLOLU-2266 Brand: PololuThis black anodized aluminum bracket lets you securely mount typical NEMA 17-size stepper motors to your project. The bracket features several slots and holes for a wide variety of mounting solutions, and four M3×6mm screws are included for securing the motor to the bracket.
- Angle Bracket - 4-40SKU: PRT-10228 Brand: SparkfunThese are very handy. They are simple angle brackets with one threaded and unthreaded hole. Use them for connecting PCBs at 90 degree angles, mounting accelerometers, gryros, etc. They can also be used on the universal plate set for mounting all sorts of sensors and such.
- 2020 Extrusion Lock nutSKU: CE10145 Brand: Core Electronics
A 2020 extrusion insert nut made for robotics or general maker use!
- 2020 Aluminium Extrusion (600mm)SKU: CE09608 Brand: Core Electronics
The perfect solution for all your robot and DIY needs! Made from this extrusion is durable, lightweight, and easy to work with!
Heatsinks
Heatsinks are used to dissipate heat from components which generate heat that might affect its performance or lifespan. Be sure to grab some heatsink compound or thermal tape to ensure maximum efficiency.
- 3pc Heatsink Kit for Raspberry PiSKU: CE05645 Brand: Core ElectronicsA low-cost pack of heat sinks that are perfectly sized for the Raspberry Pi. Attach each heat sink to the Pi using the attached self-adhesive layer, and get your Pi running 10 degrees cooler.
- Heat Sink Thermal Tape - 3M 8810 - 80mm x 80mmSKU: ADA1468 Brand: AdafruitGet that heat sink stuck on good and strong with 3M's thermal tape. Specifically designed for attaching heat sinks to ICs. Works better and is less messy than thermal...
- AL Heat Sink (With adhesive tape) - 28x28x9mmThis is a high-quality AL Heat Sink (with adhesive tape).
Materials
All those bits and pieces that you might need for a project.
- Large Acrylic OffcutSKU: CE09210 Brand: Core Electronics
Reduce Reuse Recycle - Use one of these acrylic offcuts in your project to mount hardware or get crafty!
$2.50 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Apr 2nd - Flex PCB Material - Pyralux - 6 by 6 Square - AC 352500EYSKU: ADA1894 Brand: AdafruitFinally, the conductive material you've known you wanted but never knew you could have, its a sheet of flex PCB material! This is the stuff used to make flexible...
- ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) Coated PET Plastic - 100mm x 200mmSKU: ADA1309 Brand: AdafruitITO is a clear, conductive liquid/film and here Adafruit have it as a coating on a flexible plastic (PET) sheet. This is a very interesting and fun material, also used...
Bearings
Attaching moving parts together can be challenging in a robotics project due to different mounting methods, and having the correct hubs and mounts can help immensely.
- Radial Ball Bearing 608ZZ - Set of 4SKU: ADA1178 Brand: AdafruitRollin' rollin' rollin', you can now roll around smooth as silk with these radial bearings. Often referred to as "skate bearings" They're good for supporting a rotating...
- 688zz 8mm Ball Bearings (10 pcs)SKU: FIT0238 Brand: DFRobotA 10-pack of ball bearings with an inner diameter of 8mm.
Pulleys & Belts
When gears are too cumbersome or heavy, pulleys and timing belts are often used to transfer power from a drive shaft to another mechanism.
- 2mm Pitch GT2 Timing Belt (6mm Width, 5 meter Cut-Length)SKU: GB-3426-0006-0005 Brand: goBildaThis 2mm pitch, 6mm width, 5 meter long GT2 timing belt facilitates precise, quiet motion in compact form. With a whopping 5 meters of belt.....
- 2mm Pitch GT2 Pinion Timing Pulley (6mm Bore, 20 Tooth)SKU: GB-3422-0006-0020 Brand: goBildaPunch up the precision with a GT2 Pinion Timing Pulley! Fine-toothed to drive 6mm wide GT2 belt in high-precision applications like.....
Tape and Adhesives
Secure parts of your project with tapes and glue!
- PVC TapeSKU: CE09819 Brand: Core Electronics
Insulating tape that also happens to work very well with IR Line sensors.
- 19mm x 33m High Temperature Polyimide TapeSKU: AT2974 Brand: Core Electronics
Polyimide (also referred to by the trade name Kapton) tape is perfect for insulating electronics with the minimum amount of thickness, and excellent resistance to heat.
- Copper Tape - Conductive Adhesive, 5mm (50ft)Adhesive Copper tape is a staple of any modern, STEM classroom. This roll of copper tape has conductive adhesive on one side, separated by a paper backing to the rest of the roll meaning you can cut it down, break it up and use it just as your classroom requires. It's one of the best DIY tools you can have at your disposal.
- Copper Tape - Non-Conductive Adhesive 5mm (50ft)Copper tape has countless applications in electronics from creating low-profile traces for electrical components to RF-shielding and antenna-making. Copper tape is even used to join things together using solder, like the stained glass on Tiffany lamps.$7.37 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Apr 2nd
Wheels
The wheels on your project go round and round, and we've got a selection of wheels perfect for any project big or small. Be sure to grab the correct mounting hardware to connect the wheel to your motor/drive shaft from the hardware section.
- Tamiya 70100 Track and Wheel SetSKU: POLOLU-106 Brand: PololuThe Tamiya 70100 Track and Wheel Set allows for a large degree of adjustability and creativity in designing your own robot. The set includes a variety of track lengths, sprockets, and wheels that are compatible with multiple Tamiya products.
- Metal ball castersSKU: FIT0007 Brand: DFRobotMetal ball caster, 1mm thick steel plate from the machine stamping, it has the capbility to support 15KG payload.
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