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Prototyping is at the heart of every project, big or small, so we've curated the very best tools and materials which we ourselves use for prototyping our own projects.

Essentials

Get all the essential tools and components for your prototyping needs, from Raspberry Pi Compute Modules to Makedo tools and various sensor breakouts.

USB 3.0 Type A to Type C 1m

Rating:
100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE09934 Brand: Core Electronics

Connect all of your USB-C devices with this handy cable!

$5.05 AUD, inc GST

As low as $4.70 AUD, inc GST

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226 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 Jul 15th
Ultimate Header Pack

Rating:
93% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE09644 Brand: Core Electronics

A pack of the most commonly used headers!

$13.40 AUD, inc GST

As low as $12.46 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 Jul 15th
60x80mm Protoboard
SKU: CE09582 Brand: Core Electronics

Once you are happy with your breadboard project, lock it down on this smaller protoboard and make it a bit more permanent.

$1.45 AUD, inc GST

As low as $1.23 AUD, inc GST

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61 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 Jul 15th
USB 2.0 Cable Type A to Micro B (1m)

Rating:
97% of 100

29 Reviews

SKU: CE09108 Brand: Core Electronics

Get your projects connected with this convenient microUSB cable!

$1.65 AUD, inc GST

As low as $1.57 AUD, inc GST

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583 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 Jul 15th
USB A to Mini B Cable

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100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: CE07763 Brand: Core Electronics

This USB A to mini B cable is perfect for connecting microcontrollers to your PC, with a strong braided cable it is sure to last through many projects.

$2.20 AUD, inc GST

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12 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 Jul 15th

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Breadboards

Solderless breadboards are used by hobbyists and educators alike - they are the backbone of electrical prototyping, easy-to-use, and maker-friendly.

Solderless Breadboard - 830 Tie Point (ZY-102)

Rating:
94% of 100

102 Reviews

SKU: CE00304 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (2)

If you're prototyping a circuit big or small, then you'll want a quality breadboard, and this one is awesome! It's got dual isolated power rails perfect for complex projects, 830 tie points, and sturdy spring connectors.

$4.20 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.57 AUD, inc GST

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300 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 Jul 15th
Professional Solderless Breadboard BB400 - 400 tie points (Metal Backing Plate)

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100% of 100

16 Reviews

SKU: CE07064 Guides (1)

BreadBoard-400 is a solderless (plug-in) breadboard with 400 connection tie-points (i.e. 400 wire insertion holes). It has 4 power rails.

$9.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $9.21 AUD, inc GST

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622 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 Jul 15th
Solderless Breadboard - 3220 Tie Point (ZY-208)

Rating:
90% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE05315 Brand: Core Electronics

This is our largest solderless breadboard. Ideal for those large projects or just for lots of elbow room!

$24.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $23.70 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 Jul 15th
Professional Solderless Breadboard BB830 - 830 tie points (Metal Backing Plate)

Rating:
99% of 100

21 Reviews

SKU: CE07065

BreadBoard-830 is a solderless (plug-in) breadboard with 830 connection tie-points (i.e. 830 wire insertion holes). It has 4 power rails.

$12.30 AUD, inc GST

As low as $11.44 AUD, inc GST

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240 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 Jul 15th

View all 21 products in Breadboards

Breadboard Power

The easiest way to power your breadboard projects is with a breadboard power supply. It has an onboard regulator and connects directly to the power rails.

3.3V + 5V Solderless Breadboard Power Supply Module Adaptor

Rating:
94% of 100

28 Reviews

SKU: CE05111 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)

Get your prototype online faster with a premade power supply module that can be powered by a DC Adaptor. Switchable 3.3V/5V rails and 5V USB output to cater for almost all common digital designs

$3.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.70 AUD, inc GST

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58 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 Jul 15th
Breadboard Power Supply 5V/3.3V

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100% of 100

11 Reviews

SKU: DFR0140 Brand: DFRobot Guides (1)

This is a very simple board that takes a 6-12V input voltage and outputs a selectable 5V or 3.3V regulated voltage. All headers are 0.1" pitch for simple insertion into a breadboard.

$8.20 AUD, inc GST

As low as $7.63 AUD, inc GST

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12 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 Jul 15th
XIAO PowerBread
SKU: SS114993507 Brand: Seeed Studio

XIAO PowerBread is a compact, high-power breadboard supply with built-in monitoring. It offers stable 3.3V and 5V outputs and real-time tracking of voltage, current, and power on its LCD display.

$46.15 AUD, inc GST

As low as $42.92 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 8 to 10 day lead time
SparkFun Breadboard Power Supply Stick - 5V/3.3V
SKU: PRT-13032 Brand: Sparkfun

This is a very simple board that takes a 6-12V input voltage and outputs a selectable 5V or 3.3V regulated voltage. All headers are 0.1" pitch for simple insertion into a breadboard.

Special Price $16.19 AUD, inc GST

Regular Price $19.05 AUD, inc GST

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7 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 Jul 15th

View all 5 products in Breadboard Power

Data Converters

Gone are the days of computers featuring parallel and serial ports, now it's rare to find anything more than a USB connection. So you'll need an adapter to work with those older interfaces.

USB to TTL Serial UART RS232 Adaptor (PL2303TA)

Rating:
99% of 100

46 Reviews

SKU: 018-USB-PL2303HX Brand: Core Electronics Guides (2)

USB to TTL converters are 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.

$4.10 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 Jul 15th
MAX485 - TTL UART to RS485 Converter Module

Rating:
95% of 100

11 Reviews

SKU: CE05154 Brand: Core Electronics

Going 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.

$3.65 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.47 AUD, inc GST

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46 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 Jul 15th
RS232 to Serial Converter

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100% of 100

3 Reviews

SKU: CE04442 Brand: Core Electronics

A nifty RS232 (DB9) to Serial converter. Comes with pre-soldered 0.1" male header pins for easy connectivity to breadboards and projects.

$1.10 AUD, inc GST

As low as $1.04 AUD, inc GST

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36 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 Jul 15th
USB to TTL Serial Cable - Debug / Console Cable for Raspberry Pi

Rating:
94% of 100

14 Reviews

SKU: ADA954 Brand: Adafruit

The cable is easiest way ever to connect to your microcontroller/Raspberry Pi/WiFi router serial console port. Inside the big USB plug is a USB<->Serial conversion...

$23.80 AUD, inc GST

As low as $22.13 AUD, inc GST

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9 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 Jul 15th
RS-232 to RS-485 Converter

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100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: TEL0038 Brand: DFRobot

This is a simple RS232 to RS485 converter that is self powered using the TX, RX or RTS, CTS signals for power. The RS232 is DB9 female connector, and the RS485 side is a DB9 male or 4 position terminal block.

$11.65 AUD, inc GST

As low as $10.83 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 Jul 15th

View all 18 products in Data Converters

Enclosures

Every project deserves a place to feel safe, and we've got enclosures to house all kinds of projects with weather resistant and heavy duty options available.

Jiffy Box - Clear - 83 x 54 x 31mm
SKU: CE00783 Brand: Core Electronics

Manufactured from ABS plastic, these jiffy boxes not only look great, they have been designed to incorporate everything our customers wanted in a cons...

$4.55 AUD, inc GST

As low as $4.32 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 Jul 15th
UB5 (82Lx54Wx30Hmm) Grey ABS Jiffy Box

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100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: AH0155 Brand: Core Electronics

Manufactured from sturdy ABS plastic these boxes have a moulded PCB mounting design. Allows PCB's to be installed vertically, or snapped in horizontally without the use of PCB stand-offs. Dimensions 83 x 54 x 30

$4.10 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.81 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 4 to 6 day lead time
UB5 (82Lx54Wx30Hmm) Grey ABS Flanged Jiffy Box
SKU: AHF0155 Brand: Core Electronics

Flanged versions of our popular jiffy boxes allowing wall or chassis mounting. UB5 size 82Lx54Wx30Hmm, grey. Manufactured from sturdy ABS plastic with moulded PCB mounts. PCBs can be installed vertically, or horizontally. *Picture for illustration purposes - box is grey in colour.

$8.15 AUD, inc GST

As low as $7.58 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 4 to 6 day lead time
UB1 (157Lx95Wx53Hmm) Black ABS Jiffy Box
SKU: AH0201 Brand: Core Electronics

Manufactured from sturdy ABS plastic these boxes have a moulded PCB mounting design. Allows PCB's to be installed vertically, or snapped in horizontally without the use of PCB stand-offs. Dimensions 158 x 95 x 53

$10.05 AUD, inc GST

As low as $9.35 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 4 to 6 day lead time
Plastic Project Box Enclosure Waterproof Clear Cover - 168 x 120 x 55 mm

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100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: FIT0723 Brand: DFRobot

Protect your electronic projects from rain and water splash using this waterproof IP68 enclosure. Made from high-quality ABS material, these boxes are sturdy and...

$18.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $17.58 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 Jul 15th

View all 76 products in Enclosures

Heat Shrink

Heatshrink is the duct tape of electronics. It's used for insulating connections, providing strain relief, colour coding connectors and cables, and heaps more.

Heat Shrink Kit

Rating:
100% of 100

5 Reviews

SKU: PRT-09353 Brand: Sparkfun

We love heat shrink! We use it for all sorts of handy projects. Use it to reinforce connections, protect devices, and electrically isolate exposed solder joints. We worked with a manufacturer to create a kit that we would use: lots of colors, lots of sizes, nothing too long. We specially requested some of the sizes with heat sensitive glue which significantly increases stress relief and water proofing. This kit includes 95 pieces of heat shrink, all of varying colors and sizes, and comes in a clear bag. All pieces are 10cm in length.

$21.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $19.97 AUD, inc GST

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3 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 Jul 15th
Heat Shrink Pack

Rating:
100% of 100

4 Reviews

SKU: ADA344 Brand: Adafruit

Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical...

$13.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $12.97 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 Jul 15th
Heatshrink Pack - Solder Sleeves
SKU: CE09423 Brand: Core Electronics

Don't worry about busting out the soldering iron to connect wires anymore. Use a solder-sleeve instead!

$23.85 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 Jul 15th
Heatshrink Pack - Standard

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100% of 100

5 Reviews

SKU: CE09414 Brand: Core Electronics

Discover the versatility and convenience of our value heat shrink pack!

$15.80 AUD, inc GST

As low as $14.69 AUD, inc GST

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47 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 Jul 15th

View all 8 products in Heat Shrink

Proto Boards

Moving from a solderless breadboard to soldered prototype can be a tricky jump, so it's vital to have quality prototyping board available.

Makerverse Protoboard 30 Row

Rating:
100% of 100

15 Reviews

SKU: CE07924 Brand: Makerverse

A high-quality solderable breadboard with an extra pad per row for wide modules

$3.10 AUD, inc GST

As low as $2.23 AUD, inc GST

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167 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 Jul 15th
Makerverse Perfboard 1160 Tie Points

Rating:
100% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE07928 Brand: Makerverse

A high-quality grid style perfboard for rapid prototyping

$3.80 AUD, inc GST

As low as $2.28 AUD, inc GST

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177 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 Jul 15th
Makerverse SMT Protoboard

Rating:
100% of 100

2 Reviews

SKU: CE08044 Brand: Makerverse

The gold standard prototyping platform for analogue electronics or high-frequency digital designs.

$4.85 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.49 AUD, inc GST

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281 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 Jul 15th
Makerverse Protoboard 63 Row

Rating:
100% of 100

4 Reviews

SKU: CE07929 Brand: Makerverse

A high-quality solderable breadboard with an extra pad per row for wide modules

$3.70 AUD, inc GST

As low as $2.22 AUD, inc GST

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152 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 Jul 15th
Makerverse Project Proto - Protoboard with Power Breakouts

Rating:
100% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE07920 Brand: Makerverse

The most fully-featured protoboard you've ever used - deliver power with options for a DC socket, screw terminals or a USB Connector.

$5.95 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.57 AUD, inc GST

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53 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 Jul 15th

View all 32 products in Proto Boards

Pogo Pins

Pogo pins are great for creating reliable, temporary connections on PCBs for testing and/or analysis. They're incredibly handy for prototyping and making jigs.

Pogo Pins Cupped Head (10 pack) - P75-A2
SKU: ADA2428 Brand: Adafruit

Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. Adafruit use them by the dozen for making...

$10.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $10.14 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 Jul 15th
Pogo Pins Needle Head (10 pack) - P75-B1

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100% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: ADA2430 Brand: Adafruit

Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. Adafruit use them by the dozen for making...

$11.15 AUD, inc GST

As low as $10.37 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 Jul 15th
Through Hole Dual Inline Pogo Pin Header - 2x3 with 0.1" Spacing

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100% of 100

1 Review

SKU: ADA5382

Pogo pins are little spring-loaded contacts, very handy for making jigs, or making momentary (but electrically solid) contacts. We use them by the dozen...

$3.90 AUD, inc GST

As low as $3.63 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 Jul 15th
DIY Magnetic Connector - Right Angle Four Contact Pins
SKU: ADA5358 Brand: Adafruit

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's...

$14.30 AUD, inc GST

As low as $13.30 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 Jul 15th

View all 20 products in Pogo Pins

Prototyping Wire

When your prototyping, having the correct wire can be invaluable. We've got you covered with our solid-core jumper kits and jumper wire packs.

Silicone Hookup Wire Kit (6 Colours, Stranded)

Rating:
100% of 100

18 Reviews

SKU: CE09603 Brand: Core Electronics

Grab this box of silicone coated wire and never worry if you have some on hand!

$31.50 AUD, inc GST

As low as $29.92 AUD, inc GST

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80 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 Jul 15th
Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (M/F, 40pcs)

Rating:
100% of 100

17 Reviews

SKU: CE09130 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)

Jump between male pins and breadboards easily with our 20cm ribbon jumper wires! Available in multiple colors, pre-terminated male to female, and can be unzipped to organize signals. Perfect for prototyping. Get 40 pcs in each pack.

$3.95 AUD, inc GST

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340 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 Jul 15th
Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (M/M, 40pcs)

Rating:
94% of 100

13 Reviews

SKU: CE08574 Brand: Core Electronics

Jumpstart your electronics project with a pack of 40, 20cm male-to-male jumper wires. Pre-terminated with an assortment of colors, these 30 AWG wires are perfect for prototyping and connecting between breadboards and female headers.

$3.95 AUD, inc GST

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548 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 Jul 15th
Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (F/F, 40pcs)

Rating:
100% of 100

19 Reviews

SKU: CE05098 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)

Jumpstart your electronics project with a pack of 40, 20cm female-to-female jumper wires. Pre-terminated with an assortment of colors, these 30 AWG wires are perfect for prototyping and connecting between male pins.

$3.95 AUD, inc GST

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216 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 Jul 15th

View all 46 products in Prototyping Wire

Advanced Prototyping

Push your making skills with these more advanced parts: develop your own test jigs, prototype with different modules and experiment with fresh techniques.

Ultimate Header Pack

Rating:
93% of 100

6 Reviews

SKU: CE09644 Brand: Core Electronics

A pack of the most commonly used headers!

$13.40 AUD, inc GST

As low as $12.46 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 Jul 15th
Female DC Barrel Jack Adapter (2.1mm)

Rating:
100% of 100

3 Reviews

SKU: CE08698 Brand: Core Electronics

Level up your prototyping with an easy to use DC Barrel Jack Adapter!

$1.40 AUD, inc GST

As low as $1.33 AUD, inc GST

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16 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 Jul 15th