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This little buck converter based on the TLV62569 3.3V is super handy, taking up to 5.5V input and providing a 3.3V output with up to 1.2A continuous current. It's great for supplying power to popular 3.3V voltage circuits from a range of battery or power options. This chip provides up to 1.2 Amp load current continuously across the entire input voltage range of 3.4...

Why are bananas never lonely? Because they hang around in bunches! A lot of power supplies, multimeters, and other benchtop equipment use standard 4mm banana plugs to connect this-to-that. When you need more, we now stock them! These are handy stackable and retractable Banana Plug cables! The retracting plastic protection bit on the end will automagically disappear...

Why are bananas never lonely? Because they hang around in bunches! A lot of power supplies, multimeters, and other benchtop equipment use standard 4mm banana plugs to connect this-to-that. When you need more, we now stock them! These are handy stackable and retractable Banana Plug cables! The retracting plastic protection bit on the end will automagically disappear...

The Icarus is a cost-effective cellular IoT board built around Nordic Semi's nRF9160 modem and combines LTE-M, NB-IoT, GPS, accelerometer, USB, LiPo charger, as well as an eSIM with free data out of the box and a nano SIM connector. Control, monitor, and keep track of any asset, fleet or cargo, quickly and easily with this pre-certified device! You might be looking...

For microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1115 provides 16-bit precision at 860 samples/second over I2C. The chip can be configured as 4 single-ended input channels, or two differential channels. As a nice bonus, it even includes a programmable gain amplifier, up to x16, to help boost up smaller...

For microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1015 provides 12-bit precision at 3300 samples/second over I2C. The chip can be configured as 4 single-ended input channels or two differential channels. As a nice bonus, it even includes a programmable gain amplifier, up to x16, to help boost up smaller...

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. This version includes one piece of male header along with some crafty little retaining nubbins to grip tightly into the holes on the PCB. If you need both male and female headers, check out this version!...

You might recognize this interesting new component from behind-the-scenes studio clips of audio recording equipment or even music videos. A fader is a control device for fading or changing the sound volume, light intensity, or simply the gain on an audio or video signal. Here is a small, black handheld-size DIY version for your next audio or music (maybe even with a...

The ESP-BOX is a new generation AIoT development platform released by Espressif Systems. The ESP32-S3-BOX is an AIoT development board that is based on Espressif’s ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (LE) SoC. The ESP32-S3-BOX provides a platform for developing the control of home appliances using Voice Assistance + touch screen controller, sensor, infrared...

Coming soon! Sign up to be notified when this poster is in stock Can you believe CircuitPython is now in its eighth iteration? That's right! Join us, Blinka, and the ESP32 maker community as we connect online and build upon the coding future for all makers. Feature-wise, CircuitPython 8 will focus on WiFi connectivity: we'll be exploring WiFi workflow, support for...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this wee microadapter has a USB A jack (e.g. it will plug into a computer with an A port) and a USB C socket so your older computer or laptop can catch up to the latest USB Type C. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe...

This is a clear 13.56MHz RFID/NFC Keychain Fob with an NTAG203 chip - often used for train/bus passes, information sharing, and contactless payment, but also found in other systems where a proximity card is desired. The tag contains a small RFID chip and an antenna and is passively powered by the reader/writer when placed a couple inches away. These can be read by...

We've got battery holders for all sorts of needs and projects! Waterproof? Here ya go. With a clicky on/off switch? Easy peasy. Here's our latest addition in classy Adafruit black: 2 x AA Battery Holder with Knife Switch. What's so special about 'em? Well with the knife switch you can easily control the flow of electricity to your project. While there are many...

This is a cute, half-size breadboard with 400 tie points, good for small projects. It's 3.25" x 2.2" / 8.3cm x 5.5cm with a standard double-strip in the middle and two power rails on both sides. You can pull the power rails off easily to make the breadboard as thin as 1.4" (3.5cm). You can also "snap" these breadboards together, either way, to make longer and/or...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 9V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 12V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotation...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 20V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 9V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

We've got a new machine here at Adafruit, it can uncover your deepest desires. Don't believe me? I'll turn it on right now to prove it to you! What, you want your very own soft serve ice cream machine? OK well, that's not something we can provide. But we can provide your second-deepest desire: an ESP32-S3 Feather board with a built in IPS TFT color display. It's got...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your paws on this set of kitty-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any electronics project or pride festival. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. These RGB Rainbow Kitty LEDs are extra...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your paws on this set of kitty-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. Each pack contains 5 uniquely crafted LEDs. Liven up your...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your peepers on a set of succulent-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any magic-, eco-, or agro-science-themed electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. Each pack...

This cable is kinda fascinating - it has an integrated boost converter, so you can plug it into any USB port (from a computer, battery pack, etc), and it will give you a higher DC voltage! It's a handy way to power a 9V or 12V device. Unlike our other 'USB booster' cables, this one comes with a fancy lil display and a switch so you can select between 9V or 12V output...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your paws on this set of kitty-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. Each pack contains 5 uniquely crafted LEDs. Liven up your...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your peepers on this spooky set of skull-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any magic- or science-themed electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. Each pack contains 5...

This is a clear 13.56MHz RFID/NFC Tag with an NTAG203 chip - often used for train/bus passes, information sharing, and contactless payment, but also found in other systems where a proximity card is desired. The tag contains a small RFID chip and an antenna and is passively powered by the reader/writer when placed a couple inches away. These can be read by almost any...

Create your own custom USB key by crafting, 3D-printing, molding, or laser cutting an enclosure that stands apart from boring every-day sticks. The Uncased USB Flash Disk / Memory Stick - 2 GB is the raw innards for a longer-style USB stick which makes it very slim, but also it has a few notches that make it easy to mold or model. It's plug-n-play so it works great...

If you're like me, you've dreamed of being a dolphin - smoothly gliding through the water. Using your echo-location abilities to detect tasty fish treats. Until genetic modifications catches up with our desires, we'll just have to make do with these handy 3V Ultrasonic Sonar Distance Sensor with I2C Interface and a pair of flippers. These ubiquitous sensors are...

This short-style white microSD adapter slides in where the SD card goes but is 11mm shorter (excluding the silver lip). This makes it stick out a lot less and makes for a more elegant (and less accident-prone) project. All you have to do is pop in a microSD card for a sleeker look! The outer edge of the SD adapter has a deep groove for a fingernail to pull on for...

The ESP32-S3 has arrived in Feather format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this Feather is great for powering your IoT projects. That's right - it's the new Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather with dual core and native USB - this version comes with 4 MB flash, and 2...

This dev board is like when you're watching a super-hero movie and the protagonist shows up in a totally amazing costume in the third act and you're like 'OMG! That's the hero and they're here to kick some serious butt!" but in this case its a microcontroller. This QT Py board is a thumbnail-sized PCB that features the ESP32 Pico V3 02, an all-in-one chip that has an...

The Pogo Pin Probe Clip with 6 pins in a 2.54 / 0.1" pitch spacing is a great way to test and connect with pin-point accuracy without soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip with an array of built-in springy pogo pins - so you can connect to a PCB with classic 0.1" spaced pad holes, without soldering or a special adapter cable. The clip is constructed from PCB...

The Pogo Pin Probe Clip with 2x5 0.05" pitch SWD spacing is a great way to test and connect with pin-point accuracy without soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip with an array of built-in springy pogo pins - so you can connect to a PCB with classic 'SWD' pad holes, without soldering or a special adapter cable. The clip is constructed from PCB sections, with...

For projects that need a rotary encoder but need to keep it single-sided or need to avoid interrupting traces or devices on the other side, here's an all-SMT rotary encoder! It's a high-quality 30-detents encoder from Alps, with detents and a nice feel. There's a nice smooth bushing for placement in a box. Knob not included, but you can pick one up here. This encoder...

Most antennas have SMA or RP-SMA connectors on them, how are you going to connect them to your little RF module? This little cable will bridge the two! This adapter cable is super handy for anyone doing RF work with modules that have w.FL connectors. It has a tiny MHF3/ IPEX3 / wFL / w.FL connector on the end - not a uFL connector - on one end, and an RP-SMA plug on...

If you are feeling the stress and strain of modern life a Wheatstone bridge and you want to quantify it, this handy breakout will do the job, no sweat! The Adafruit NAU7802 contains a super-high-resolution 24-Bit differential ADC with extra gain and calibration circuitry that makes it perfect for measuring strain gauges / load cells or other sensors that have four...

One of our star Feathers is the Adafruit HUZZAH32 ESP32 Feather - with the fabulous ESP32 WROOM module on there, it makes quick work of WiFi and Bluetooth projects that take advantage of Espressifs most popular chipset. Recently we had to redesign this feather to move from the obsolete CP2104 to the available CH9102F and one thing led to another and before you know...

This Square Silicone Button PWM Controller is a satisfyingly-squishy, easy-to-wire PWM output button controller with three color power-adjustment statuses in red, blue, and green. A simple way to add a three-cycle power/PWM button and a colorful universal power symbol to your project. These were originally designed for controlling heating pad modules in wearable...

This is a 'full-size' premium quality breadboard, 830 tie points. Good for small and medium projects. It's 2.2" x 7" (5.5 cm x 17 cm) with a standard double-strip in the middle and two power rails on both sides. You can pull the power rails off easily to make the breadboard as thin as 1.4" (3.5cm). You can also "snap" these breadboards together, either way, to make...

What do you get when you cross Arduino with a Game Boy? Arduboy FX - Open Source Card-Sized Gaming Boy ! The game system the size of a credit card! Create your own games, learn to program or download from a library of open source games for free! Preview all of the games online with the Arduboy FX Simulator! [BETA] Arduboy is a hardware development platform based on...

What is this, a traffic light for ants?? Yes! No, we jest again, the scaling would be completely off. Here's an adorably Lilliputian Mini Traffic Light, perfect for miniature sets, dioramas, dollhouses, mini-verses, what have you! Simply power up with 3V-6V the LEDs are common anode. Connect positive to the black wire (anode) and negative to either of the red,...

The Computer Repair Screw and Standoff Kit contains all those bits and pieces that get lost whenever installing stuff into your computer or electronics devices: the screws, standoffs, washers and more that are used for the chassis, fan, motherboard and component extras. They may also be used by other electronic devices around your home. Particularly useful if you are...

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. This is a DIY "MagSafe-styled" USB cable, with four 0.1" spaced contact pogo pins that feed to a standard USB-A connector on the other side. Each pogo connects to power, ground, D+ and D-. Connect with another other 4-pin...

This 4-wire cable is a little over 400mm / 15.7" long and fitted with JST-SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST-PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove. This cable can be used with Qwiic boards, to easily connect sensors and drivers to boards with 0.1" socket...

Connect this to that when an 18-pin FPC connector is needed. This 50mm long cable is made of a flexible PCB. It's A-B style which means that pin one on one side will match with pin one on the other side. How handy! We're stocking this to fit with our EYESPI-compatible boards, but you could, of course, use it for anything that needs a 0.5mm pitch FPC.

That's one slim cellular antenna! At about 220mm long from tip to tip and with a cable thickness of just 0.8mm, this 2.4GHz WiFi or BLE antenna is slim, compact, and sensitive, with a 4dBi gain. The antenna is the trace on the PCB that is at the end of the skinny coaxial cable. It has an adhesive sticker back, so you attach it to an enclosure. It has a tiny MHF3/...

This 4-wire cable is a little over 300mm / 11.8" long and fitted with JST-SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST-PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove. This cable can be used with Qwiic boards, to easily connect sensors and drivers to boards with 0.1" socket...

This small, palm-sized battery power meter has a small display that shows off how much juice is left in your single Lithium Ion/Polymer rechargeable battery. The color display has four levels of power indication once battery capacity becomes 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. When power is below 25%, only the red battery frame lights up. The design is pretty basic, it's just...

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your peepers on this fantastic five-pack of crystal-shaped LEDs? These look too cute and charming and will look amazing for any spelunking, magic, or science-themed electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE....

Sure, we've got all sorts of diffused bare LEDs in all sorts of colors and sizes. But have you ever laid your peepers on this set of punk spike LEDs? These look too cute and/or threatening and will look amazing for any fashion or cosplay themed electronics project. Add that extra zing to your project with these handmade LEDs from dLUX-dLITE. Each pack contains 5...

Often used for floppy drives, 34 pin IDC cables have a 2x17 array of pins. This cable will let you connect one port to another with a festive rainbow design! Both ends have strain relief and keyed connectors. Perfect for retro archiving projects or whenever you have a 2x17 0.1" header on two sides of a board that need connecting.

Create a mini 3D version of the Space Shuttle STS Discovery with this beautifully designed soldering kit from Phyx, our maker friends in Belgium. This small card-style PCB kit requires a CR2032 coin cell battery (not included) to power 3 candle-style flickering LEDs-as-thrusters. Assembly Instructions Carefully depanelize the PCB by bending pieces out.(Optional) File...