When your building a project, you'll often need a few bits and pieces of hardware such as heatsinks, screws, standoffs, or other materials.
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.
This is a small selection of our maker favorites, if you're after more options, check out our full range of Couplers and Collars.
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...
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.
Screws & Nuts
Smaller screws are common in electronics for securing components together, mounting standoffs, or assembling your world dominating robot.
- 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 M3 * 6 clear nylon screws and nutsSKU: FIT0195 Brand: DFRobotThese clear nylon screws and nuts can be used to fix your circuit board, sensors and mechanical mountings. Used in applications where moderate strength, electrical insulation, and great resistance to corrosion are required.
Spacers & Standoffs
Standoffs are useful for mounting circuit boards, hardware, and anything that has holes for standard screw sizes. Be sure to choose nylon if they'll make contact with electrically sensitive components.
- 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!
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.
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
For all those bits and pieces that you might need for a project such as copper tape, ITO glass, or conductive paint, we've put them here.
- 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.
- ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) Coated Glass - 50mm x 50mmITO is a clear, conductive liquid/film and here Adafruit have it as a coating on a 1mm glass sheet. This is a very interesting and fun material, also used in scientific...
- Enamelled Copper Wire 0.5mm 24 B&S 100g 57mSKU: CE06932This spool of enamelled copper wire is approx. 57m in length is ideal for crossovers networks, custom chokes and inductors. Tinned copper wire ideal for PCB links, breadboards etc.
- 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!
- 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.
Mounts & Hubs
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.
- 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).
- 688zz 8mm Ball Bearings (10 pcs)SKU: FIT0238 Brand: DFRobotA 10-pack of ball bearings with an inner diameter of 8mm.
Tape, Adhesives and Ties
Secure parts of your project with tape, glue and zip ties!
- 10mm x 5m Hook and Loop TapeSKU: CE09749 Brand: Core Electronics
Secure wires, sensors or modules in style, and reusable!
- 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.
Timing Belts
Ensure your projects run smoothly and precisely with our range of timing belts and accessories, perfect for mechanical and automation applications.
- Timing Belt GT2 Profile - 2mm pitch - 6mm wide 1164mm longSKU: ADA1184 Brand: AdafruitTiming belts are a fantastic way to transfer rotational motion (from a stepper motor) into linear motion (along a rail) and these GT2 belts are excellent for the...$21.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $20.41 AUD, inc GST
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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.
Cable Carriers
Keep your cables organized and protected with our range of cable carriers, perfect for efficient cable management and routing in any project.
- 10x20mm Cable Chain - 1mSKU: CE08680 Brand: The Pi HutCable chains - sometimes referred to as drag chains, cable track, cable carriers or energy chains - are hollow flexible plastic 'chains' used to support...
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