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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
The Room Sensor Enclosure (Size 2) is designed and manufactured for wall mounting applications such as air detectors, social distance monitoring, smart...
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...
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...
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
Heatshrink is the duct tape of electronics. It's used for insulating connections, providing strain relief, colour coding connectors and cables, and heaps more.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 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...
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.
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.
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.
Push your making skills with these more advanced parts: develop your own test jigs, prototype with different modules and experiment with fresh techniques.
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