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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Clear

PRODUCT ID: 3491

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they...

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a wash of beautiful light with these lil' guys. They're the same size as common miniature arcade controls, and require a 30mm diameter hole for mounting. Thus they are sometimes referred to as 30mm...

$2.50

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Large Enclosed Piezo Element w/Wires

PRODUCT ID: 1739

This large (30mm diameter) piezo element is nicely enclosed with mounting holes so you can attach easily. Piezo elements convert vibration to voltage...

This large (30mm diameter) piezo element is nicely enclosed with mounting holes so you can attach easily. Piezo elements convert vibration to voltage or voltage to vibration. That means you can use this as a buzzer for making beeps, tones and alerts AND you can use it as a sensor, to detect fast movements like knocks. You can also use it under a drum pad to make a drum/crash sensor It's rated for up to 12Vpp use but you can also use 3 or 5V...

$0.95

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2x20 Socket Riser Header for Raspberry Pi HATs and Bonnets

PRODUCT ID: 4079

PRODUCT ID: 1674

Drown out the voices in your head with a bone conduction transducer! This incredible speaker does not have a moving cone like most speakers...

Drown out the voices in your head with a bone conduction transducer! This incredible speaker does not have a moving cone like most speakers you've seen, instead, a small metal rod is wrapped with the voice coil. When current is pulsed through the coil, the magnetic field causes a piece of metal to expand and contract - if pressed against a flat surface or cavity it turns it into a speaker! Often these size transducers are pressed up against...

$8.95

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Breadboard-friendly 2.1mm DC barrel jack

PRODUCT ID: 373

PRODUCT ID: 2914

One truth about working with audio is you always need the cable or adapter you don't have in your toolbox. That's why we love these...

One truth about working with audio is you always need the cable or adapter you don't have in your toolbox. That's why we love these terminal-block audio connectors so much. No soldering required! Use stranded or solid core wire and a small screw driver to create custom wiring jigs. This is the 3.5mm (1/8") 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug Terminal Block . TRRS stands for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. It has four total conductors - three...

$2.50

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Heat Sink Thermal Tape - 3M 8810 - 80mm x 80mm

PRODUCT ID: 1468

Get 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...

Get 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 glues or pastes because the thickness is even across the area. A perfect match for our range of small heat sinks, either in aluminum or copper. Comes in a square of 80mm x 80mm (3" square) - but can be cut into any shape or size. For more information about 3M's 8810...

$4.50

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2.1mm DC Power Jack with Rocker Switch

PRODUCT ID: 3643

This brilliant invention is a blessing for makers designing or using boards with standard 2.1mm DC barrel jacks. Many devices opt against a proper...

This brilliant invention is a blessing for makers designing or using boards with standard 2.1mm DC barrel jacks. Many devices opt against a proper power switch, for size or cost or other design reasons. So, you're expected to unplug when not in use. But you want something a little fancier! This 2.1mm DC Power Jack with Rocker Switch has the same PCB layout as classic non-switched jacks but has a li'l extra on top - a labeled slide...

$1.95

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Rugged Metal On/Off Switch with Blue LED Ring - 16mm Blue On/Off

PRODUCT ID: 915

These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2" thick and...

These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged and look real good while doing it! Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/2" thick and you can fit these in place, there's even a rubber gasket to keep water out of the enclosure. On the front of the button is a flat metal actuator, surrounded by a blue plastic LED ring. On the back there are 3 contacts for the button (common, normally-open and normally-closed) and 2 for the blue...

$4.95

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Rotary Encoder + Extras

PRODUCT ID: 377

This rotary encoder is the best of the best, its a high quality 24-pulse encoder, with detents and a nice feel. It is panel mountable for placement...

This rotary encoder is the best of the best, its a high quality 24-pulse encoder, with detents and a nice feel. It is panel mountable for placement in a box, or you can plug it into a breadboard (just cut/bend the two mechanical side tabs.) We also include a nice soft-touch knob with an arrow in it, fits perfectly and looks great. This encoder also has a push-button built into it so you can press onto the knob to close a separate switch. One...

$4.50

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Momentary

PRODUCT ID: 1439

A button is a button, and an LED is a LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

A button is a button, and an LED is a LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large enough to press easily but not too big that it gets in the way of your project panel. It has a built in LED that can be controlled separately from the switch action - either to indicate or just to look good. The body is a black plastic with the LED built inside. There are two contacts for the button...

$1.50

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Mini Oval Speaker with Short Wires - 8 Ohm 1 Watt

PRODUCT ID: 4227

Hear the good news! This wee speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 8 ohm impedance and 1W or less of power....

$1.95

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On-Off Power Button / Pushbutton Toggle Switch

PRODUCT ID: 1683

Push once to turn on, push again to turn off! This clicky switch makes a great power switch or mode toggler. We like this switch because it's...

Push once to turn on, push again to turn off! This clicky switch makes a great power switch or mode toggler. We like this switch because it's breadboard friendly and more fun than a power switch. Can reliably handle up to 500mA and up to 50V. This is a really satisfying switch. The leads are not on a perfect 0.1" grid so for use with a breadboard just bend the leads out just a tad and snap into a solderless breadboard or perfboard.

$1.95

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Thin Plastic Speaker w/Wires - 8 ohm 0.25W

PRODUCT ID: 1891

Listen up! This 1.5" diameter speaker cone is the perfect addition to any audio project where you need an 8Ω impedance and are using 0.25W...

Listen up! This 1.5" diameter speaker cone is the perfect addition to any audio project where you need an 8Ω impedance and are using 0.25W of power. The speakers are rated at 0.25W, with a maximum input of 0.5W (printed wattage on back of speaker may have either value). We particularly like this cone as it's very simple and its plastic body is extremely lightweight and thin. Originally designed for 'talking' greeting...

$1.75

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MCP3008 - 8-Channel 10-Bit ADC With SPI Interface

PRODUCT ID: 856

Need to add analog inputs? This chip will add 8 channels of 10-bit analog input to your microcontroller or microcomputer project. It's super easy...

Need to add analog inputs? This chip will add 8 channels of 10-bit analog input to your microcontroller or microcomputer project. It's super easy to use, and uses SPI so only 4 pins are required. We chose this chip as a great accompaniment to the Raspberry Pi computer, because its fun to have analog inputs but the Pi does not have an ADC. We have a tutorial and code example for wiring this chip to a Raspberry Pi

$3.75

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Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver for DC or Steppers - 600mA - L293D

PRODUCT ID: 807

Run four solenoids, two DC motors or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper with up to 600mA per channel using the L293D. These are perhaps better known...

Run four solenoids, two DC motors or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper with up to 600mA per channel using the L293D. These are perhaps better known as "the drivers in our Adafruit Motorshield". If you accidentally damaged the drivers in a shield, you can use one of these puppies to replace it. Or you can breadboard something on your own! Each chip contains two full H-bridges (four half H-bridges). That means you can drive four...

$2.95

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - White Momentary

PRODUCT ID: 1479

A switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

A switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large enough to press easily but not too big that it gets in the way of your project panel. It has a built in LED that can be controlled separately from the switch action - either to indicate or just to look good. The body is a black plastic with the LED built inside. There are two contacts for the button...

$1.95

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Red

PRODUCT ID: 3489

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they...

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a wash of beautiful light with these lil' guys. They're the same size as common miniature arcade controls, and require a ~30mm diameter hole for mounting. Thus they are sometimes referred to as 30mm...

$2.50

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Silicone Elastomer 4x4 Button Keypad - for 3mm LEDs

PRODUCT ID: 1611

So squishy! These silicone elastomer keypads are just waiting for your fingers to press them. Go ahead, squish all you like! (They're durable and...

So squishy! These silicone elastomer keypads are just waiting for your fingers to press them. Go ahead, squish all you like! (They're durable and easy to clean, just wipe with mild soap and water) These are just like the light up rubber buttons you find on stuff like appliances and tools, but these are open source and easy to integrate into your next project. Each button is 10mm x 10mm square and 10mm tall. There is 5mm of grid spacing...

$4.95

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Buzzer 5V - Breadboard friendly

PRODUCT ID: 1536

Hey want to hear a really loud noise? Apply 3V to 5V to this buzzer module and you'll be rewarded with a loud 2KHz BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. Unlike a...

Hey want to hear a really loud noise? Apply 3V to 5V to this buzzer module and you'll be rewarded with a loud 2KHz BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. Unlike a plain piezo, this buzzer does not need an AC signal. Inside is a piezo plus the driver circuitry that makes it oscillate at 2KHz. On one hand, that makes it really great for integrating into projects because you don't need an oscillating control signal. On the other hand, you cannot change the...

$0.95

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Green Momentary

PRODUCT ID: 1440

A button is a button, and an LED is a LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

$1.50

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2.54mm/0.1" Pitch Terminal Block - 2-pin

PRODUCT ID: 2138

After a long day out harvesting in the terminal block fields, we've returned with a veritable bounty of these very nice and compact...

After a long day out harvesting in the terminal block fields, we've returned with a veritable bounty of these very nice and compact 2.54mm/0.1" terminal blocks in a variety of sizes. Our harvest of terminal blocks is great news since nothing makes a project harder to maintain than a lot of loose wiring. That's why we like to use terminal blocks whenever making PCB-to-wire connections. These are 2.54mm spaced blocks...

$0.95

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Electric Heating Pad - 10cm x 5cm

PRODUCT ID: 1481

This is hot! Literally! Apply 5-12VDC and the stainless steel fibers in this heating fabric will warm up, creating a little heating pad. On one hand,...

This is hot! Literally! Apply 5-12VDC and the stainless steel fibers in this heating fabric will warm up, creating a little heating pad. On one hand, it's just a gigantic resistor. On the other hand, it's flexible, light, and can be wrapped around a project. Originally designed for portable wearable heating pads, this fabric can be used for wearables, weather balloons, diy-bio projects, thermal cycling for materials testing, etc. The...

$3.95

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Tactile Switch Buttons (12mm square, 6mm tall) x 10 pack

PRODUCT ID: 1119

Medium-sized clicky momentary switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a...

Medium-sized clicky momentary switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial. The pins are normally open (disconnected) and when the button is pressed they are momentarily closed. They come in a pack of 10, they're pretty handy so you'll want to keep them around. You can find an EAGLE cad package for these in...

$2.50

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Soft Tactile Button (8mm) x 10

PRODUCT ID: 3101

Put your project in stealth mode with these silent Soft Tactile Switch Buttons . T actile switches are standard input "buttons" on...

Put your project in stealth mode with these silent Soft Tactile Switch Buttons . T actile switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial. The pins are normally open (disconnected) and when the button is pressed they are momentarily closed. They come in a pack of 10, they're pretty handy so you'll want to keep them...

$1.95

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5V 1.5A Linear Voltage Regulator - 7805 TO-220

PRODUCT ID: 2164

Ah the venerable 7805, who amongst us has not used this popular linear regulator? This big chunky regulator will help you get your 7-35V battery or...

Ah the venerable 7805, who amongst us has not used this popular linear regulator? This big chunky regulator will help you get your 7-35V battery or wall adapter down to a nice clean 5.0V with 2% regulation. Perfect for just about all electronics! This is the TO-220 version, with up to 1.5A current capability, and has internal current limiting + thermal shut-down protection which makes it sturdy and pretty much indestructible - at least...

$0.75

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Panel Mount 1/8" / 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack Connector

PRODUCT ID: 3692

What is this TRS bit? T urtle R ock S tudios? T ransmission R aman S pectroscopy? Not quite, more like T ip- R ing- S leeve. This nifty,...

What is this TRS bit? T urtle R ock S tudios? T ransmission R aman S pectroscopy? Not quite, more like T ip- R ing- S leeve. This nifty, gold-plated connector is known by many names, phone plug, phone jack, headphone jack, jack plug , etc. Used to transmit stereo audio signals, these connectors are a mainstay in audio equipment, especially speakers and microphones. For audio, tip is left channel, and ring is right channel, and...

$0.75

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SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)

PRODUCT ID: 1294

Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB class 4 micro-SD card. It comes with a SD adapter so you can use it with any of our shields or adapters....

Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB class 4 micro-SD card. It comes with a SD adapter so you can use it with any of our shields or adapters. Preformatted to FAT so it works out of the box with our projects. Tested and works great with our Wave shield, Data logger shield and GPS shield, and micro-SD adapter as well as any other device in the Adafruit shop that uses (micro)-SD cards! Please note! This is an SDHC card, and may not work with...

$9.95

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Mini USB Microphone

PRODUCT ID: 3367

Hey, listen up! It's the world's smallest USB microphone! OK maybe it's not in the Guinness Record Book, but it is pretty darn small !...

Hey, listen up! It's the world's smallest USB microphone! OK maybe it's not in the Guinness Record Book, but it is pretty darn small ! This plug-and-play Mini USB Microphone needs no driver, and its USB interface means you can use it with any computer, laptop, SBC, etc! Works great with a Raspberry Pi computer, but you can also use it with any other computer you want to record audio on. Simply plug it right in and you're...

$5.95

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Small Liquid Crystal Light Valve - Controllable Shutter Glass

PRODUCT ID: 3627

What do you get when you power a layer of liquid crystal material sandwiched between two sheets of glass? A Liquid Crystal Light Valve (a.k.a a...

What do you get when you power a layer of liquid crystal material sandwiched between two sheets of glass? A Liquid Crystal Light Valve (a.k.a a LCD Controllable Black-out Panel)! They're often used for electric welding helmets because they can protect the welder's eyes from the bright sparks. Or – if you aren't a welder – they can be used to provide a "reveal" effect for your...

$2.95

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50-pin FPC Extension Board + 200mm Cable

PRODUCT ID: 2571

Give your 50 pin, 0.5mm pitch, devices a strrrreeeetch with this extension board. This 50pin FPC extension board has two 50-pin flex...

Give your 50 pin, 0.5mm pitch, devices a strrrreeeetch with this extension board. This 50pin FPC extension board has two 50-pin flex connectors, and an extension cable to add ~22cm (20cm cable plus 2cm board) Each order comes with one board a 20cm long, 50-pin 0.5mm pitch FPC cable and board. Works great with our 50pin TFTs, or anything else with the same kind of connector!

$4.95

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Green

PRODUCT ID: 3487

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they...

$2.50

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PRODUCT ID: 1442

A switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

$1.50

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Extra-long break-away 0.1" 16-pin strip male header (5 pieces)

PRODUCT ID: 400

Breakaway header is like the duct tape of electronics, and this header is one better with extra long pins on both sides. This makes it great for...

Breakaway header is like the duct tape of electronics, and this header is one better with extra long pins on both sides. This makes it great for connecting things together that have two sockets - especially solderless breadboards. We also use these with our female-female socket jumpers to create female-male and male-male jumpers! Each pack contains 5 x 16-pin long headers, 0.1" pitch, that can be stacked next to each other on a 0.1"...

$3.00

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IDC Breakout Helper - 2x5 (10 pin)

PRODUCT ID: 2102

This little 2x5 (10 pin - 0.1 spaced) IDC Breadboard Helper is great in conjunction with any of our 10-pin IDC cables. It comes in two...

This little 2x5 (10 pin - 0.1 spaced) IDC Breadboard Helper is great in conjunction with any of our 10-pin IDC cables. It comes in two parts, a 'pin-through' socket and a male header. The socket straddles the center of a breadboard or Perma-Proto and then header plugs into the top of the socket. Since IDC cables are so standard, but a royal pain to use with breadboards, this is a good and cheap hack for...

$0.95

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16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Red

PRODUCT ID: 1445

OK, this item is pretty simple - it's a panel mount pushbutton. It's not that exciting, no LEDs, no bells & whistles. But we really like...

OK, this item is pretty simple - it's a panel mount pushbutton. It's not that exciting, no LEDs, no bells & whistles. But we really like it anyways – look at that lovely rounded shape, that elegant bevel. If you're going to go with a momentary pushbutton, let it be this one! The button is a normally-open micro-switch. When pressed, the contacts short closed and Bob's your uncle! 16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton -...

$0.95

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16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Black

A switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

$1.50

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3.5mm (1/8") DIY 4-Pole (TRRS) Plug

PRODUCT ID: 1799

Repair or design your very own audio cables with these nice and durable phono-jack connectors. This is a great plug to make your own cable with....

Repair or design your very own audio cables with these nice and durable phono-jack connectors. This is a great plug to make your own cable with. it's made out of durable metal with a flexible, sturdy spring for strain-relief. Just solder the connector to some wires and you have a DIY audio cable that can rival the best! This item is a 3.5mm TRRS Plug with four poles. TRRS stands for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. It has four total conductors -...

$1.95

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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Clear

PRODUCT ID: 3429

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs...

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a wash of beautiful light with these lil' guys. They're the same size as common miniature arcade controls, and require a 24mm diameter hole for mounting. Thus they are sometimes referred to as 24mm diameter. The...

$2.50

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Switched JST-PH 2-Pin SMT Right Angle Breakout Board

PRODUCT ID: 1863

This switched JST connector is the best way to quickly prototype with our LiPoly batteries. We paired a genuine JST connector with a slide switch...

This switched JST connector is the best way to quickly prototype with our LiPoly batteries. We paired a genuine JST connector with a slide switch that can do up to 600mA. Both are soldered onto a breadboard-friendly breakout. There's two ground pins, one 'switched' power pin, and one pin that is always on. This is compatible with the "JST PH 2-pin" connectors we use in our battery packs.. Mates perfectly with all our 1-cell...

$2.50

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2mm Pitch 40-Pin Break-apart Male Headers - Pack of 5

PRODUCT ID: 2671

Never get frustrated with 2mm-pitch modules again! Each one of these 40-pin break-apart header packs contains 5 pieces of 40-pin, 2mm pitch...

Never get frustrated with 2mm-pitch modules again! Each one of these 40-pin break-apart header packs contains 5 pieces of 40-pin, 2mm pitch headers. Great for when you need to connect to something with 2mm pitch. Stack these headers side by side or break them apart to receive your desired length. They are even gold plated to ensure longevity without oxidation.

$2.95

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Terminal Block - 2-pin 3.5mm - pack of 5!

PRODUCT ID: 724

Nothing makes a project harder to maintain than a lot of loose wiring. That's why we like to use terminal blocks whenever making PCB-to-Wire...

Nothing makes a project harder to maintain than a lot of loose wiring. That's why we like to use terminal blocks whenever making PCB-to-Wire connections. These particular 3.5mm terminal blocks are our favorite: big enough for a range of wire gauges, easy to adjust with a screwdriver, and not too chunky. The only down-side is that they do not fit into 2.5mm spaced holes (they're 3.5mm spaced) - but they do fit in most perf/proto-board if...

$2.95

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Yellow Momentary

PRODUCT ID: 1441

A button is a button, and an LED is a LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

$1.50

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RJ-45 Ethernet Round Panel Mount Adapter Plug

PRODUCT ID: 4130

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for Ethernet, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this RJ-45...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for Ethernet, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this RJ-45 Ethernet Round Panel Mount Plug is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your existing Ethernet kit. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing required. Un-screw the plastic nut, insert the plug...

$5.95

43 IN STOCK

Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch - SP8T

PRODUCT ID: 2925

When you need a lot of options, you need a Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch . This is basically a single-pole to 8-throw switch. As you rotate the...

When you need a lot of options, you need a Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch . This is basically a single-pole to 8-throw switch. As you rotate the knob around, the middle pin will make contact with each of the outer pins. Rotary switches are very simple to use and are also nice and compact. This one is easy to panel mount, thanks to the included washer and hex nut. It has a T18-size shaft so you can pick one of our T18 knobs to go with it for...

$1.95

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Through-Hole Resistors - 220 ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

PRODUCT ID: 2780

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This...

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This is a 25 Pack of 220Ω Resistors. More specifically, they are carbon film , through-hole axial type, with 1/4 Watt max dissipation, 300V max voltage, 5% precision resistors. Whew! These are super common and great for use in any kit, breadboard, perf-board, or other project. We got ones with...

$0.75

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PRODUCT ID: 2784

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This...

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This is a 25 Pack of 10K Ω Resistors. More specifically, they are carbon film , through-hole axial type, with 1/4 Watt max dissipation, 300V max voltage, 5% precision resistors. Whew! These are super common and great for use in any kit, breadboard, perf-board, or other project. We got ones with...

$0.75

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Blue

PRODUCT ID: 3490

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they...

$2.50

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Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Yellow

PRODUCT ID: 474

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common...

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common arcade controls (often referred to as 30mm diameter) but have some nice things going for them that justify the extra dollar. First, they look fantastic, all 6 colors have a crystal translucent glossy look. Although they do not have LEDs built in, we're confident that sticking a diffused LED...

$5.95

50 IN STOCK

Medium Surface Transducer with Wires - 4 Ohm 3 Watt

PRODUCT ID: 1785

Turn any surface/wall/table etc into a speaker with a surface transducer. This type of speaker does not have a moving cone like most speakers...

Turn any surface/wall/table etc into a speaker with a surface transducer. This type of speaker does not have a moving cone like most speakers you've seen. Instead, a small metal rod is wrapped with the voice coil. When current is pulsed through the coil, the magnetic field causes a piece of metal to expand and contract - and if it's pressed against a surface it turns the transducer into a speaker! Often these size transducers are pressed...

$14.95

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Thermal paper roll - 50' long, 2.25" wide

PRODUCT ID: 599

A mini roll of thermal paper, this fits very nicely into our mini thermal printer. 2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 50 feet long (15 meters)....

A mini roll of thermal paper, this fits very nicely into our mini thermal printer. 2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 50 feet long (15 meters). BPA-free. Perfect for use with our mini thermal printer!

$1.95

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Potentiometer with Built In Knob - 10K ohm

PRODUCT ID: 4133

Oh say can you see By the knob's early light... Sorry - we thought that was clever. And while it wasn't really, this potentiometer...

Oh say can you see By the knob's early light... Sorry - we thought that was clever. And while it wasn't really, this potentiometer definitely is! We've seen these in miniature synthesizers. They're bigger than a trim-pot, but smaller than a chunky potentiometer. Best of all no knob required! These have a knurled plastic grip with a white stripe marking. Use it as-is, for a low cost adjustment Comes as a standard 10K ohm...

$1.25

93 IN STOCK

JST-PH 2-Pin SMT Right Angle Breakout Board

PRODUCT ID: 1862

A simple 2-pin connector soldered onto a breadboard-friendly breakout. This is compatible with the "JST PH 2-pin" connector. Mates perfectly with all...

A simple 2-pin connector soldered onto a breadboard-friendly breakout. This is compatible with the "JST PH 2-pin" connector. Mates perfectly with all our 1-cell LiPoly and LiIon batteries as well as our 6V coin cell holder and 3xAAA battery pack. We also have simple JST pigtails that mate with this connector. You may get an off-white or black JST connector.

$1.50

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USB-A Male Plug to 5-pin Terminal Block

PRODUCT ID: 3628

This is the USB-A Male Plug to 5-pin Terminal Block . If you need to connect to a device with a USB Jack, maybe make your own USB stick or...

This is the USB-A Male Plug to 5-pin Terminal Block . If you need to connect to a device with a USB Jack, maybe make your own USB stick or custom cable of sorts - this adapter will come in very handy! No soldering required. Just use a small screwdriver to open up the terminal blocks, slide in your stranded or solid-core wire, and re-tighten. The terminal block itself is removable from the body. It's more durable than...

$4.95

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VS1053B MP3/WAV/OGG/MIDI Player & Recorder (CODEC) Chip

PRODUCT ID: 1681

The VS1053 is a multi-format audio codec chip, loved by many for its simplicity and power. CODEC stands for "Coder & Decoder" and...

The VS1053 is a multi-format audio codec chip, loved by many for its simplicity and power. CODEC stands for "Coder & Decoder" and that's pretty much what this little chip does - it can decode digital audio files such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, OGG and WAV as well as encode audio into digital formats (right now only WAV and OGG are supported for encoding). For many small microcontrollers, the mathematical calculations for decoding MP3...

$12.50

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Colorful Square Tactile Button Switch Assortment - 15 pack

PRODUCT ID: 1010

Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless...

Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial. The pins are normally open (disconnected) and when the button is pressed they are momentarily closed. These buttons are bigger than the 6mm ones we carry, and come in a pack of 15. Each button comes with a candy-colored square cap that snaps on. You get three of each...

$5.95

17 IN STOCK

NPN Bipolar Transistors (PN2222) - 10 pack

PRODUCT ID: 756

Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these NPN transistors whenever we need to control medium-power electronics...

Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these NPN transistors whenever we need to control medium-power electronics such as small motors, solenoids, or IR LEDs. We find them so handy, they come in a pack of 10! Each transistor is a general purpose amplifier, model PN2222 (same pinout as the 2N3904) and has a standard EBC pinout. They can switch up to 40V at peak currents of 1A (not continuously, just peak!), with a...

$1.95

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Blue Latching On/Off Switch

This is for people who just want to get cold fast. The 12V Peltier module is mounted onto a 12V heatsink and fan assembly with thermal paste and an...

This is for people who just want to get cold fast. The 12V Peltier module is mounted onto a 12V heatsink and fan assembly with thermal paste and an aluminum clamp. Simply connect to 12V 5A+ power supply and you will see frost appear on the aluminum plate within a minute. This assembly comes with the best Peltier we could get, so it can get even colder than the stand-alone module we stock, but we think the price is worth it. Just sitting on our...

$34.95

24 IN STOCK

Mini Thermal Receipt Printer

PRODUCT ID: 597

Add a mini printer to any microcontroller project with this very cute thermal printer. Thermal printers are also known as receipt printers,...

Add a mini printer to any microcontroller project with this very cute thermal printer. Thermal printers are also known as receipt printers, they're what you get when you go to the ATM or grocery store. Now you can embed a little printer of your own into an enclosure. This printer is ideal for interfacing with a microcontroller, you simply need a 3.3V-5V TTL serial output from your microcontroller to print text, barcodes, bitmap graphics,...

$49.95

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Laser Diode - 5mW 650nm Red

PRODUCT ID: 1054

You have some frickin' sharks at your lair, and you're thinking "it would be really great if I could attach some lasers to them"...

$5.95

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HDMI Dummy Plug

PRODUCT ID: 4247

What do you do when you want to tinker with GPU hardware, but you don't have a display on hand? This HDMI Dummy Plug is a small...

What do you do when you want to tinker with GPU hardware, but you don't have a display on hand? This HDMI Dummy Plug is a small device that acts as a display emulator. Once it's plugged into the video output socket on your device or computer, the plug punks the operating system into detecting a connected display, and voilà! Now you have unimpeded access to your graphics card hardware. The plug only contains the...

$3.50

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4700uF 10v Electrolytic Capacitor

PRODUCT ID: 1589

This Big Freaking Capacitor is just the trick when you have a lot of current sloshing around your project. They'll help smooth out voltage spikes...

This Big Freaking Capacitor is just the trick when you have a lot of current sloshing around your project. They'll help smooth out voltage spikes by providing a little buffering. We use these to help stabilize solar panels on our solar Lipoly charger kit, but they'd also be great with our servo driver boards or on the power connection to our 5V 10A power supply 4700uF capacitance for up to 10V power supplies. 4700uF 10v Electrolytic...

$1.95

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Mini SWD 0.05" Pitch Connector - 10 Pin SMT Box Header

PRODUCT ID: 4048

We've carrying a new 1.27mm pitch 2x5 Mini SWD 0.05" Pitch Connector . It's a tinier, bite-sized version of the Box...

We've carrying a new 1.27mm pitch 2x5 Mini SWD 0.05" Pitch Connector . It's a tinier, bite-sized version of the Box Header used on our SWD Cable Breakout Board. Instead of a full shroud, there's a half-shroud with a key-notch. It'll takes a lot less space on your board! The header alone is great if you want to incorporate this piece of hardware with your own software. We're specifically selling it so...

$1.50

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PRODUCT ID: 1444

A switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large...

$1.50

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IDC Breakout Helper - 2x20 (40 pin)

PRODUCT ID: 2270

PRODUCT ID: 3102

Sometimes a simple analog control device can be the perfect tactile solution for your project, but they can be surprisingly hard to come by. Luckily...

Sometimes a simple analog control device can be the perfect tactile solution for your project, but they can be surprisingly hard to come by. Luckily we've found a low cost, quality Mini Analog Joystick to fill you directional analog input needs! Unlike most arcade-style joysticks which come with four clicking switches, this product has two 10KΩ potentiometers and a spring-back system. You can get a full 50 degrees in both X and Y...

$19.95

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Panel Mount 100K potentiometer (Breadboard Friendly) - 100KB

PRODUCT ID: 1831

PRODUCT ID: 1058

You have some frickin' sharks at your lair, and you're thinking "it would be really great if I could attach some lasers to them"...

$8.95

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USB A Jack to Micro USB B Jack Round Panel Mount Adapter

PRODUCT ID: 4214

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for Micro USB, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this USB A...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for Micro USB, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this USB A Jack to Micro USB B Jack Round Panel Mount Plug is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your existing kit. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing required. Un-screw the plastic nut,...

$5.95

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4x4 Matrix Keypad

PRODUCT ID: 3844

Punch in your secret key (or Jenny's number) into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 16 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 4x4...

Punch in your secret key (or Jenny's number) into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 16 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 4x4 grid. The keys are connected into a matrix, so you only need 8 microcontroller pins (4-columns and 4-rows) to scan through the pad. Check the tutorials tab for links to an Arduino library and example code. We include some header so you can plug this into a breadboard with ease, some light...

$5.95

8 IN STOCK

Micro Switch w/Roller Lever - Three Terminal

PRODUCT ID: 819

Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need...

Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor. They are always 'tactile' (clicky feeling), and 'momentary' (the switch closes when pressed, then snaps open once released). They come in a few different varieties (mostly having to do with the contacts and how big the actuator is). This microswitch has a flat metal...

$1.95

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Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm White

PRODUCT ID: 1192

BAM! This 60mm diameter arcade button is large and inviting and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these on some games of...

BAM! This 60mm diameter arcade button is large and inviting and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these on some games of skill in arcades, they're easy to mount on nearly any kind of enclosure. They're not waterproof or weatherproof, so best used indoors. This button has a flat white plastic cover with a black retaining ring around it. There's an optional LED included that will light up the button. The LED...

$5.95

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Panel Mount 1K potentiometer (Breadboard Friendly) - 1K Linear

PRODUCT ID: 1789

This 1K potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. Its a fairly standard linear taper 1K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy...

This 1K potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. Its a fairly standard linear taper 1K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. Its smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own. We like this one because the legs are 0.2" apart with pin-points, so you can plug it into a breadboard or perfboard. Once you're done prototyping, you can drill a hole into your project box and mount the...

$0.95

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Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Clear

PRODUCT ID: 471

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common...

$5.95

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Monoprice 5-Watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder - with SD, USB and 3.5mm Audio

PRODUCT ID: 4402

Always be ready rock out or record with this 5-watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder, and USB Audio Interface from Monoprice. This handheld...

Always be ready rock out or record with this 5-watt Guitar Amplifier, Portable Recorder, and USB Audio Interface from Monoprice. This handheld 5-watt amp delivers plenty of loudness and clarity for ad hoc al fresco performances. It has a built-in guitar distortion effect, so you can get great sound without needing external processors. In addition to the 1/4" guitar cable input, it features a 3.5mm microphone input, so you can add...

$29.95

5 IN STOCK

Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Blue

PRODUCT ID: 3432

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs...

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a wash of beautiful light with these lil' guys. They're the same size as common miniature arcade controls, and require a 24mm diameter hole for mounting. Thus they are sometimes referred to as 24mm diameter. The...

$2.50

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TO-220 Clip-On Heatsink

PRODUCT ID: 977

Get the most out of your regulators, transistors and other TO-220 packaged chips by clipping on a heat-sink. Your transistor or regulator may...

Get the most out of your regulators, transistors and other TO-220 packaged chips by clipping on a heat-sink. Your transistor or regulator may advertise it can handle high currents but when multiplied by the drop voltage, the Wattage may be too high for the bare chip! Most TO-220's can disipate about 2W's worth without a sink. This basic, and easy-to-use 23°C/W sink will let you burn about 4 Watts of power through a TO-220 (assuming...

$1.25

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Through-Hole Resistors - 470 ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

PRODUCT ID: 2781

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This...

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This is a 25 Pack of 470Ω Resistors. More specifically, they are carbon film , through-hole axial type, with 1/4 Watt max dissipation, 300V max voltage, 5% precision resistors. Whew! These are super common and great for use in any kit, breadboard, perf-board, or other project. We got ones with...

$0.75

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3.5mm Mono Audio Plug to Alligator Clips

PRODUCT ID: 4181

This cable is easy to understand - you get a 3.5mm mono audio plug on one end, and two alligator clips on the other. It's also really easy to...

This cable is easy to understand - you get a 3.5mm mono audio plug on one end, and two alligator clips on the other. It's also really easy to use, perfect for clipping onto a micro:bit or Circuit Playground! It's also good for use with AT (accessibility technology) buttons as they use 3.5mm mono cables for interconnection. Black wire connects to sleeve, white wire connects to tip. Note: The alligator clips may be Black/White or...

$1.95

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Micro Switch w/Lever - 2 Terminal

PRODUCT ID: 818

Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need...

$1.50

40 IN STOCK

Foot switch

PRODUCT ID: 423

Your friends probably tell you that you are "good with your hands," but now you can also be good with your feet! This foot switch is made...

Your friends probably tell you that you are "good with your hands," but now you can also be good with your feet! This foot switch is made of rubbery plastic, is plenty strong to put up with any amount of stomping, and contains a snap switch. You can use the switch as either a "normally open" or "normally closed" type. Attached to the switch is a 2 meter long cable so you can wire it directly to your project.

$7.50

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GPIO Hammer Headers - Solderless Raspberry Pi Connectors - Male + Female + Installation Jig

PRODUCT ID: 3413

If your soldering isn't quite up to scratch, or you just don't own a soldering iron yet, then these nifty hammer headers from Pimoroni...

If your soldering isn't quite up to scratch, or you just don't own a soldering iron yet, then these nifty hammer headers from Pimoroni might be just what you need. They come in both male and female, and use crafty little retaining nubbins to grip tightly into the holes on the PCB. Absolutely no soldering required! All that's needed is a few gentle taps with a hammer and bazinga! Your header is securely attached to...

$6.50

49 IN STOCK

Bipolar Transistor Kit - 5 x PN2222 NPN and 5 x PN2907 PNP

PRODUCT ID: 3599

Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these NPN and PNP transistors whenever we need to control medium-power...

Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these NPN and PNP transistors whenever we need to control medium-power electronics, such as small motors, solenoids, or IR LEDs. We find them so handy we threw together a mix-and-match bag of PN2222 and PN2907! You get 5 x NPN and 5 x PNP, very handy for your class B amplifier, high or low side control, LED strips, what-have-you. Each transistor is a general purpose...

$1.95

75 IN STOCK

0.1uF ceramic capacitors - 10 pack

PRODUCT ID: 753

As any engineer will tell you, 0.1uF ceramic capacitors are the magic fairy dust of electronics - sprinkle them over your circuit schematics for good...

As any engineer will tell you, 0.1uF ceramic capacitors are the magic fairy dust of electronics - sprinkle them over your circuit schematics for good luck! But seriously, a 0.1uF capacitor right next to the VCC pin of your chips will improve stability by filtering out power supply spikes and noise that can cause flaky behavior. We love these little guys, they have 0.1" spacing so fit into any perf or breadboard, compact and good quality. We...

$1.95

56 IN STOCK

Vertical Breadboard-Friendly 3.5mm Mono Headphone Jack

PRODUCT ID: 4031

Pipe audio in or out of your project with this very handy breadboard-friendly audio jack. It's a mono jack with a disconnect pin so you'll...

Pipe audio in or out of your project with this very handy breadboard-friendly audio jack. It's a mono jack with a disconnect pin so you'll get a ground sleeve pin, a left tip pin and a pin that will be disconnected when a jack is inserted. You can use any 3.5mm audio cable with this jack. The pins are on 0.1" spacing so it plugs very solidly ( and vertically! ) into a breadboard, perma-proto or perf-board. Works best if...

$1.25

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Solder-Free Stackable Banana Plugs 4mm - Pack of 5 Multi-Color

PRODUCT ID: 3694

These Banana Plugs not only look great, they're also solder-free and stackable ! Banana plugs are often used on test equipment, tools,...

These Banana Plugs not only look great, they're also solder-free and stackable ! Banana plugs are often used on test equipment, tools, synthesizers and other electronic patch panels. Each connector is designed with bowed strips to provide secure and uniform contact between the plug and jack. Even after multiple insertions, the non-collapsing design stays true to form. The plug springs are nickel-plated Beryllium copper and will...

$4.95

73 IN STOCK

USB B Jack to USB A Jack Round Panel Mount Adapter

PRODUCT ID: 4212

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB B, but don't have the time or tools to cut a custom oval or square hole, this Round...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB B, but don't have the time or tools to cut a custom oval or square hole, this Round Panel Mount Plug is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing required. Un-screw the plastic nut, insert the plug and re-attach. Ta-da! Now you...

$5.95

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Plastic Button Caps For Square Top (10-pack) - 8mm Diameter

PRODUCT ID: 4228

These Reese's Piece's lookin' bits fit perfectly on top of tactile buttons with 2.4mm square tops and give a satisfying 8mm diameter...

These Reese's Piece's lookin' bits fit perfectly on top of tactile buttons with 2.4mm square tops and give a satisfying 8mm diameter surface area for your fingers to press. You get 10 candy-colored round caps. You get two of each color: red, yellow, white, gray , and Adafruit black . Snap these onto a tactile switch body (not included) to customize your PyGamer, or anything else with 2.4mm-square-top tactile switches.

$0.95

35 IN STOCK

JST PH 4-pin Vertical Connector (10-pack) - STEMMA

PRODUCT ID: 4390

Designing boards with plug-n-play connectivity is a snap, with STEMMA connectors. Here's a pack of 10 of our favorite 2mm pitch connector - the...

Designing boards with plug-n-play connectivity is a snap, with STEMMA connectors. Here's a pack of 10 of our favorite 2mm pitch connector - the JST PH 4 pin. These are the vertical style. You can use these with any of our JST PH 4 / STEMMA cables. They're not STEMMA QT compatible (those use the smaller JST SH). However, you can fit Seeed Grove connectors into JST PH which is pretty handy. We also carry these connectors in right angle...

$3.50

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HDMI Round Panel Mount Plug

PRODUCT ID: 4129

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for HDMI, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this HDMI Round...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for HDMI, but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this HDMI Round Panel Mount Plug is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your existing HDMI kit. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing required. Un-screw the plastic nut, insert the plug and re-attach....

$5.95

43 IN STOCK

Soft Silicone Top 6mm Push-buttons (20-pack) - Translucent

PRODUCT ID: 4183

This product is really annoying to have to write a description for because it's really something you have to touch to understand! Instead of a...

This product is really annoying to have to write a description for because it's really something you have to touch to understand! Instead of a hard plastic actuator-button, these have a soft molded silicone button top. The underlying switch is still a clicky dome-switch but you have this nice soft grippy button for your fingers. It's incredibly satisfying to press and adds a nice upgrade to what is normally a plain tactile switch. We use...

$2.50

100 IN STOCK

Short Male Header Kit for ItsyBitsy

PRODUCT ID: 4173

These three Short Male Headers alone are, well, lonely. But pair them with our ItsyBitsy boards, and you're in...

These three Short Male Headers alone are, well, lonely. But pair them with our ItsyBitsy boards, and you're in business! These headers are particularly cute and tiny and are designed to match perfectly with our shorty female header kit for ItsyBitsy. Note that you could use normal header with those headers, but these are short and don't need clipping. Note: Kit includes two 14-pin and one 5-pin header....

$0.75

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16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Green

PRODUCT ID: 1504

OK, this item is pretty simple - it's a panel mount pushbutton. It's not that exciting, no LEDs, no bells & whistles. But we really like...

$0.95

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Massive Arcade Button with LED - 100mm White

PRODUCT ID: 1187

OMG WATCH OUT! This 100mm diameter arcade button with a 10mm deep plastic base is so massive and inviting it may collapse upon itself and form a...

$9.95

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74HC595 Shift Register - 3 pack

PRODUCT ID: 450

Add lots more outputs to a microcontroller system with chainable shift registers. These chips take a serial input (SPI) of 1 byte (8 bits) and then...

Add lots more outputs to a microcontroller system with chainable shift registers. These chips take a serial input (SPI) of 1 byte (8 bits) and then output those digital bits onto 8 pins. You can chain them together so putting three in a row with the serial output of one plugged into the serial input of another to make 3 x 8 = 24 digital outputs. You can chain pretty much as many as you want. This makes it easy to control a lot of outputs like...

$2.75

37 IN STOCK

Micro Switch w/Wire - Three Terminals

PRODUCT ID: 820

Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need...

$2.95

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PRODUCT ID: 3347

PRODUCT ID: 2913

If you need to connect an RJ45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board that with an Ethernet Jack - this adapter will come in very handy! No soldering...

If you need to connect an RJ45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board that with an Ethernet Jack - this adapter will come in very handy! No soldering required. Just use a slim screwdriver to open up the terminal blocks, slide in your stranded or solid-core wire and re-tighten. Note that these aren't recommended for actual Ethernet traffic, especially long term...but for basic power/data distribution, RJ45's are great! This is the Ethernet...

$5.95

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2.54mm/0.1" Pitch Terminal Block - 8-pin

PRODUCT ID: 2141

After a long day out harvesting in the terminal block fields, we've returned with a veritable bounty of these very nice and compact...

$2.75

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IC Socket - for 8-pin 0.3" Chips - Pack of 3

PRODUCT ID: 2202

An IC (Integrated Circuit) socket allows you to insert and remove chips easily from an assembled kit or project This item contains 3 of the 8 pin...

An IC (Integrated Circuit) socket allows you to insert and remove chips easily from an assembled kit or project This item contains 3 of the 8 pin 0.3" wide version. Best used with chips that have 8 pins (2x4) and have 0.3" pin spacing. These are often used for soldering into a Perma Proto or PCB so that you can replace and swap chips easily. What's nice about IC sockets is that they are the same pin spacing and size so you...

$0.75

85 IN STOCK

Arcade Button and Switch Quick-Connect Wires - 0.187" (10-pack)

PRODUCT ID: 3835

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.187"...

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.187" quick-connects pre-crimped. The wires are terminated together in a JST 2.5mm 2-pin connector. This connector will fit in 0.1" headers, so it's breadboard compatible or you can stick two wires into the end. Of course, you can chop this off if there's no use for it. If you need a...

$4.95

72 IN STOCK

Arcade Button and Switch Quick-Connect Wires - 0.25" (10-pack)

PRODUCT ID: 3838

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.25"...

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.25" quick-connects pre-crimped. The wires are terminated together in a JST 2.5mm 2-pin connector. This connector will fit in 0.1" headers, so it's breadboard compatible or you can stick two wires into the end. Of course, you can chop this off if there's no use for it. If you need a...

$4.95

66 IN STOCK

Mini Soft Touch Push-button Switches (6mm square) x 10 pack

PRODUCT ID: 3983

Put your project in stealth mode with these super slim, super tiny, and silent Mini Soft Touch Push-button Switches . They're less...

Put your project in stealth mode with these super slim, super tiny, and silent Mini Soft Touch Push-button Switches . They're less 'clicky' than tactile switches, they have a rubbery elastomer that feels good to press. No dangly spider-leg-pins to solder as these buttons are SMD. We see these often in little game arcade pad layouts due to their small size and soft feel. They come in a pack of 10, and they're pretty...

$1.95

7 IN STOCK

5.0V 250mA Linear Voltage Regulator - L4931-5.0 TO-92

PRODUCT ID: 2236

Need a nice little 5V regulator? We rather like the very-low-dropout L4931 from ST! This little guy will help you get your 5.5-20V battery or wall...

Need a nice little 5V regulator? We rather like the very-low-dropout L4931 from ST! This little guy will help you get your 5.5-20V battery or wall adapter down to a nice clean 5V with 2% regulation. Perfect for just about all electronics! This is a TO-92 package version, with up to 300mA current capability, and has internal current limiting + thermal shut-down protection which makes it sturdy and pretty much indestructible - at least...

$1.50

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - White Latching On/Off Switch

Although you may not see PS/2 keyboards & mice as often on desktop computers, there's still tons of them out there, and they're really...

Although you may not see PS/2 keyboards & mice as often on desktop computers, there's still tons of them out there, and they're really easy to interface to a microcontroller. PS/2 devices are powered by 5V and use two data pins to communicate back and forth. There's tons of example code out there for every kind of microcontoller (including Arduinos) for keyboard and mouse interfacing. So all you need to do is connect from the...

$3.95

IN STOCK

16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Burgundy

PRODUCT ID: 1503

OK, this item is pretty simple - it's a panel mount pushbutton. It's not that exciting, no LEDs, no bells & whistles. But we really like...

$0.95

IN STOCK

PRODUCT ID: 2142

After a long day out harvesting in the terminal block fields, we've returned with a veritable bounty of these very nice and compact...

$3.35

IN STOCK

36-pin 0.1" Short Break-away Male Header - Pack of 10

PRODUCT ID: 3009

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten 36-pin short break-away...

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten 36-pin short break-away male headers, 0.1" pitch. These headers are very short for matching with our short female headers. Normal male headers are a little longer and need to be cut down to be as slim as possible. Breakaway headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're great for connecting things together,...

$4.95

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Thermal Paper Roll - 16' long, 2.25"

PRODUCT ID: 2755

A little roll of thermal paper! This fits very nicely into our Nano Thermal Receipt Printer. It's ~2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 16 feet long...

A little roll of thermal paper! This fits very nicely into our Nano Thermal Receipt Printer. It's ~2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 16 feet long or about 5 meters.

$1.75

54 IN STOCK

DE-15 (DB-15) Female Socket to Terminal Block Breakout

PRODUCT ID: 3124

Make your own custom DE-15 cable or DE-15 interface with ease, using this DE-15 Socket to Terminal Block Breakout . You get a nice solid PCB with an...

Make your own custom DE-15 cable or DE-15 interface with ease, using this DE-15 Socket to Terminal Block Breakout . You get a nice solid PCB with an DE-15 socket and two strips of terminal blocks that you can use with stranded or solid core wire to quickly assemble your own wiring jigs. Perfect for when you need a non-standard wiring setup or interfacing to a device with a VGA interface (that's what these connectors were used for the most)...

$4.50

2 IN STOCK

Through-Hole Resistors - 4.7K ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

PRODUCT ID: 2783

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This...

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! This is a 25 Pack of 4.7K Ω Resistors. More specifically, they are carbon film , through-hole axial type, with 1/4 Watt max dissipation, 300V max voltage, 5% precision resistors. Whew! These are super common and great for use in any kit, breadboard, perf-board, or other project. We got ones with...

$0.75

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Thermal Paper Roll - 33' long, 2.25"

PRODUCT ID: 2754

A little roll of thermal paper! This fits very nicely into our Tiny Thermal Receipt Printer. It's ~2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 33 feet...

A little roll of thermal paper! This fits very nicely into our Tiny Thermal Receipt Printer. It's ~2.25" wide (about 57mm) and 33 feet long or about 10 meters.

$1.75

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2.54mm/0.1" Pitch Terminal Block - 7-pin

PRODUCT ID: 2140

After a long day out harvesting in the terminal block fields, we've returned with a veritable bounty of these very nice and compact...

$2.45

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LED Illuminated Triangle Pushbutton A.K.A 1960s Sci-Fi Buttons - Blue

PRODUCT ID: 4187

We've got plenty of round and square buttons, but these LED Illuminated Triangle Pushbuttons are welcome to the party. These make us...

We've got plenty of round and square buttons, but these LED Illuminated Triangle Pushbuttons are welcome to the party. These make us think of 1960's or 70's Sci-Fi control board buttons. As everyone knows, triangular buttons are the most retro-futuristic of all button shapes. Get 6 of them together for a cool hexagonal arrangement, or just have one triangle at a time. These buttons are medium-sized, large...

$3.95

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Configurable Spring Terminal Blocks - 3 Pin 0.1" Pitch R/A - x 5

PRODUCT ID: 1074

Spring terminal blocks will simplify your wiring and make your project more rugged. Instead of soldering wires to your perf board, solder in these...

Spring terminal blocks will simplify your wiring and make your project more rugged. Instead of soldering wires to your perf board, solder in these 0.1" pitch terminal blocks. There's a little spring contact so you can pull back on the plastic bit and slip in your 20 to 26 AWG solid or stranded-core wires. Each terminal block is electrically isolated from those next to it. Each block also has two solder pins per contact for strong...

$4.95

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HDMI Plug to Terminal Block Breakout

PRODUCT ID: 3118

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB C, but don't have the time or tools to cut a custom oval or square hole, this Round...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB C, but don't have the time or tools to cut a custom oval or square hole, this Round Panel Mount Plug is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing required. Un-screw the plastic nut, insert the plug and re-attach. Ta-da! Now you...

$5.95

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PRODUCT ID: 3646

Get a precision fit with these lovely machined 'Swiss pin' headers. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers,...

Get a precision fit with these lovely machined 'Swiss pin' headers. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains five 36-pin female socket headers, standard 0.1" pitch. We also stock its male plug counterpart that these fit with. You cannot use regular stamped-metal headers with swiss pin as they will not fit Female headers are like the duct...

$5.95

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Rugged Metal On/Off Switch - 19mm 6V RGB On/Off

PRODUCT ID: 3426

By popular demand, we now have rugged metal buttons with a full color RGB LED ring light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but...

By popular demand, we now have rugged metal buttons with a full color RGB LED ring light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. This is a 19mm On/Off version of the RGB pushbutton. Simply drill a 19mm hole into any material up to 0.45" thick and you can fit these in place – there's even a rubber gasket to keep water out of the enclosure. On the front of the button is a flat metal...

$15.95

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JST SH 4-pin Right Angle Connector (10-pack) - Qwiic Compatible

PRODUCT ID: 4208

If you're a DIY enthusiast who likes to micro -manage your project's connections, here is a 10-pack of some micro JST...

If you're a DIY enthusiast who likes to micro -manage your project's connections, here is a 10-pack of some micro JST SH connectors! They're solid plastic with 4 x 1mm pitch through-hole mounting tabs. In an SMT line you can just paste over the through holes and the pads will solder in place. This connector can be used with Qwiic boards and cables, to easily connect sensors and drivers from one board...

$3.95

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RCA (Composite Video, Audio) Male Plug Terminal Block

PRODUCT ID: 2792

One truth about working with A/V is you always need the cable or adapter you don't have in your toolbox. That's why we love these...

One truth about working with A/V is you always need the cable or adapter you don't have in your toolbox. That's why we love these terminal-block RCA connectors so much. No soldering required! Use stranded or solid core wire and a small screw driver to create custom wiring jigs. This is the RCA (Composite Video, Audio) Male Terminal Block . RCA is one of the most common A/V connectors. We also have a (matching) RCA Female Jack Terminal...

$1.50

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