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.

  1. Ultimate Header Pack
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    SKU: CE09644 Brand: Core Electronics

    A pack of the most commonly used headers!

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    456 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 Nov 26th

Breadboards

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

  1. Solderless Breadboard - 830 Tie Point (ZY-102)
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    94% of 100
    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.
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    204 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 Nov 26th
  2. Professional Solderless Breadboard BB400 - 400 tie points (Metal Backing Plate)
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    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.
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    563 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 Nov 26th
  3. Professional Solderless Breadboard BB830 - 830 tie points (Metal Backing Plate)
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    99% of 100
    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.
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    363 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. 3.3V + 5V Solderless Breadboard Power Supply Module Adaptor
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    93% of 100
    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
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    40 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 Nov 26th
  2. Breadboard Power Supply 5V/3.3V
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    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.
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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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. USB to TTL Serial UART RS232 Adaptor (PL2303TA)
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    99% of 100
    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.
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    79 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 Nov 26th
  2. MAX485 - TTL UART to RS485 Converter Module
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    94% of 100
    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.
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    22 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 Nov 26th
  3. RS232 to Serial Converter
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    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.
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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 Nov 26th
  4. USB to TTL Serial Cable - Debug / Console Cable for Raspberry Pi
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    94% of 100
    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...
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    10 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 Nov 26th
  5. RS-232 to RS-485 Converter
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    100% of 100
    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.
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    13 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. Room Sensor Enclosure -Medium Vented with Pi HAT/3A+ Mounts (Size 2)
    SKU: CE08505 Brand: The Pi Hut
    The Room Sensor Enclosure (Size 2) is designed and manufactured for wall mounting applications such as air detectors, social distance monitoring, smart...
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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 Nov 26th
  2. Altoids mints sized tin
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    SKU: ADA97 Brand: Adafruit
    Useful for larger electronic projects, including the YBox2 kit
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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 Nov 26th
  3. Plastic Project Box Enclosure for FireBeetle - 3.15 x 1.61 x 0.79 inch
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    85% of 100
    SKU: FIT0725 Brand: DFRobot
    Put on a sturdy and beautiful enclosure for your electronic project! This project box is made from high-quality ABS material, and the surface of the enclosure is...
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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 Nov 26th
  4. Storage Box - Large
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    SKU: CE08267 Brand: Core Electronics

    Keep all of your components organised in this clear, stackable project box!

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    535 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 Nov 26th
  5. Storage Box - Small
    SKU: CE08380 Brand: Core Electronics

    Keep all of your components organised in this clear, stackable project box!

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    806 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 Nov 26th
  6. Plastic Project Box Enclosure Waterproof Clear Cover - 6.61x4.72x 2.17 inch
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    100% of 100
    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...
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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 Nov 26th
  7. UB5 (82Lx54Wx30Hmm) Grey ABS Jiffy Box
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    100% of 100
    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
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    11 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. Heat Shrink Kit
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    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.
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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 Nov 26th
  2. Heat Shrink Pack
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    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...
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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 Nov 26th
  3. 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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    20 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 Nov 26th
  4. Heatshrink Pack - Standard
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    SKU: CE09414 Brand: Core Electronics

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

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    102 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. Makerverse Protoboard 30 Row
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    100% of 100
    SKU: CE07924 Brand: Makerverse
    A high-quality solderable breadboard with an extra pad per row for wide modules
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    499 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 Nov 26th
  2. Makerverse Perfboard 1160 Tie Points
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    100% of 100
    SKU: CE07928 Brand: Makerverse
    A high-quality grid style perfboard for rapid prototyping
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    146 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 Nov 26th
  3. Makerverse SMT Protoboard
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    SKU: CE08044 Brand: Makerverse
    The gold standard prototyping platform for analogue electronics or high-frequency digital designs.
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    352 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 Nov 26th
  4. Makerverse Protoboard 63 Row
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    SKU: CE07929 Brand: Makerverse
    A high-quality solderable breadboard with an extra pad per row for wide modules
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    171 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 Nov 26th
  5. Makerverse Project Proto - Protoboard with Power Breakouts
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    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.

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    86 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 Nov 26th
  6. Bakelite Universal Perfboard Plates - Pack of 10
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    88% of 100
    SKU: ADA2670 Brand: Adafruit
    Make your next project as you imagine it with prototyping perfboards that can easily be cut with scissors like these Bakelite Universal Perfboard Plates! Adafruit wanted...
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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 Nov 26th
  7. ProtoBoard - Rectangle 2" Single Sided
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    97% of 100
    SKU: FIT0099 Brand: DFRobot
    This is a very basic single sided prototyping board with standard 0.1" spacing through holes and four 3mm mounting holes.There are 22x26 holes in total. Great for quickly prototyping stackable circuits.
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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 Nov 26th
  8. Adafruit Perma-Proto Half-sized Breadboard PCB - Single
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    SKU: ADA1609 Brand: Adafruit
    Customers have asked Adafruit to carry basic perf-board, but Adafruit never liked the look of most basic perf: its always crummy quality, with pads that flake off and no labeling...
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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 12 day lead time
  9. 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.

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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 Nov 26th
  10. Adafruit Perma-Proto HAT for Pi Mini Kit - No EEPROM
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    SKU: ADA2310 Brand: Adafruit
    Design your own Pi HAT, attach custom circuitry and otherwise dress your Pi A+, B+, or Pi 2 with this jaunty prototyping HAT kit. To kick off the Adafruit HAT party...
    $10.50 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $9.98 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. Pogo Pins Needle Head (10 pack) - P75-B1
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    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...
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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 12 day lead time

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.
  1. Silicone Hookup Wire Kit (6 Colours, Stranded)
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    100% of 100
    SKU: CE09603 Brand: Core Electronics

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

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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 Nov 26th
  2. Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (M/F, 40pcs)
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    100% of 100
    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.
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    204 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 Nov 26th
  3. Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (M/M, 40pcs)
    Rating:
    91% of 100
    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.

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    217 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 Nov 26th
  4. Jumper Wire 20cm Ribbon (F/F, 40pcs)
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    100% of 100
    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.
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    166 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 Nov 26th

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.

  1. Ultimate Header Pack
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    100% of 100
    SKU: CE09644 Brand: Core Electronics

    A pack of the most commonly used headers!

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    456 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 Nov 26th
  2. Female DC Barrel Jack Adapter (2.1mm)
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    SKU: CE08698 Brand: Core Electronics
    Level up your prototyping with an easy to use DC Barrel Jack Adapter!
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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 Nov 26th

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