Components & Parts

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Breadboard-Friendly 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack

Product ID: 1699

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 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...

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L9110H H-Bridge Motor Driver for DC Motors - 8 DIP - 2.5V-12V 800mA

Product ID: 4489

Run two solenoids or a single DC motor with up to 800mA per channel using the super-simple L9110H H-bridge driver. This bridge chip is an 8 DIP package so it's easy to fit onto any breadboard or perfboard. Each chip contains one full H-bridges (two half H-bridges). That means you can drive 2 solenoids or a single DC motor bi-directionally. Just make sure they're good...

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Angled shot of a Rugged Metal On/Off Switch with Blue LED Ring.

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 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...

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Black Rubber Joystick Nubbin Cap for 5-weay Navigation Joystick

Black Rubber Joystick Nubbin Cap for Navigation Joystick

Product ID: 4697

A new tiny squishy delight! This Black Rubber Joystick Nubbin Cap is the perfect add-on to any of your projects with a 5-way navigation joystick, like our Adafruit Mini Color TFT with Joystick FeatherWing or Adafruit 128x64 OLED Bonnet for Raspberry Pi. Fits perfectly on classic 5-way navigation joysticks like this one. It's solid, sturdy, and presses on firmly. We...

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Adafruit EYESPI Breakout Board - 18 Pin FPC Connector

Product ID: 5613

Our most recent display breakouts have come with a new feature: an 18-pin "EYE SPI" standard FPC connector with flip-top connector. This is intended to be a sort-of "STEMMA QT for displays" - a way to quickly connect and extend display wiring that uses a lot of SPI pins. In this case we need a lot of SPI pins, and we want to be able to use long distances so we go...

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EYESPI Cable - 18 Pin 100mm long Flex PCB (FPC) A-B type

Product ID: 5239

Connect this to that when a 18-pin FPC connector is needed. This 25 cm 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.

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DIY Magnetic Connector - Right Angle Three Contact Pins

Product ID: 5360

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with three 0.1" spaced contact pogo pins and a right angle solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the...

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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 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...

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Angled shot of RJ-45 Plug Terminal Block.

RJ-45 Terminal Block to Ethernet Socket Adapter

Product ID: 4981

If you need to connect an RJ-45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board that doesn't have an Ethernet socket - this adapter will come in very handy! This is an Ethernet (RJ-45) Terminal Block to Socket Adapter. There is a standard RJ-45 Ethernet socket on one end and a terminal block on the other. No soldering required! Just unscrew the terminal blocks and slide in your...

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Adafruit NeoTrellis RGB Driver PCB for 4x4 Keypad

Product ID: 3954

By popular request, we've upgraded our popular Trellis elastomer button kits to now have a PCB with full color NeoPixel support! You heard that right, no more single-color LEDs, you can now have any color you like under the fantastic rubbery button pads we sell. These 4x4 button pad boards are fully tile-able and communicate over I2C. With 5 address pins, you've got...

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angled shot of 20 6mm mini tactile button switches.

Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 pack

Product ID: 367

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. They come in a pack of 20, they're pretty handy so you'll want to keep them around. You can find...

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Hand removing/installing micro SD card from SD adapter

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. 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...

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Thru-hole 5-way Navigation switch

Product ID: 504

This navigation switch is an intuitive way to add 5 button's worth of interfacing with a single component. Inside is 5 switches: left, right, up, down and 'select' (pressing down), all with a common ground pin. The package isn't exactly on a 0.1" grid, but we found that you can push it into a breadboard with a little bending and it snaps in nicely. We have a nice...

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Rugged Metal Pushbutton - 16mm 6V RGB Momentary

Product ID: 3350

Product ID: 1669

Listen up! This set of two 2.8" x 1.2" speakers are the perfect addition to any audio project where you need 4 ohm impedance and 3W or less of power. We particularly like these speakers as they are small and enclosed for good audio volume and quality. The pair have a handy SPK input cable to add audio to your displays (the connectors are similar/compatible with the...

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Angled shot of green 4-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

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 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,...

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Panel Mount 10K Dual Linear Potentiometer with On-Off Switch

Panel Mount 10K Dual Linear Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch - 10K Dual Linear w/ Switch

Product ID: 3393

This Panel Mount 10K Dual Linear Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch is a two-in-one, you get a dual-ganged potentiometer and an on-off switch. For the potentiometer-half, you've got a dual standard linear-taper 10Kohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own. It also comes equipped with an on/off...

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Adafruit ANO Rotary Navigation Encoder to I2C Stemma QT Adapter

Product ID: 5740

The ANO rotary encoder wheel is a funky user interface element, reminiscent of the original clicking scroll wheel interface on the first iPods. It's a nifty kit, but the pin-out is a little odd - and there's a ton of pins needed to connect to the rotary encoder and 5 button switches. This Stemma QT breakout makes all that frustration go away - solder in the ANO...

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Angled shot of a black aluminum knob. A white triangle on top of the knob points at 5:00.

Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob - Black - 20mm Diameter

Product ID: 5527

These compact and luxurious machined knobs look fantastic and have a nice feel, a perfect way to upgrade your rotary encoder or potentiometer. We hand-selected the best knobs for your project in different sizes and varieties. This is an Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob in classic Adafruit Black. It's a solid machined aluminum knob, with knurling on the sides for...

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512MB micro SD Memory Card

Product ID: 5252

Add storage in a jiffy using this 512MB microSD card. Preformatted to FAT32, so it works out of the packaging with our projects. Works great with any device in the Adafruit shop that uses microSD cards. Ideal for use with Feathers, data loggers, or small Linux SBCs (not good for Raspberry Pi unless you have some special distro that will fit on such a small card)...

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Angled shot of a green 16mm illuminated pushbutton.

Product ID: 5743

Make a game or robotic controller for any I2C microcontroller or microcomputer with this tiny gamepad breakout board. This design has a 2-axis thumb joystick and 6 momentary buttons (4 large and 2 small). The board communicates with your host microcontroller over I2C so it's easy to use and doesn't take up any of your precious analog or digital pins. There is also an...

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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Red

Product ID: 3430

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....

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Angled shot of 25cm long FPC ribbon cable.

40-pin 0.5mm pitch FPC Flex Cable with A-B Connections - 25cm long

Product ID: 4933

Use this 25 cm long cable with our 40-pin FPC to 2x20 IDC Plug and Socket adapter PCBs to extend your Raspberry Pi's GPIO capabilities. Note you'll have to keep an eye on where Pin 1 is on the ribbon cable, on the adapter PCBs, and your HAT or Bonnet of choice. Works great with any two of the following: 40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header. 40-pin FPC to...

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Eight-Way Rotary Selector Switch without knob

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 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....

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Angled shot of green 10-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

Product ID: 4432

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this right angle adapter is USB C socket-to-plug. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB A correctly the first time? Works great with any...

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Green

Product ID: 3487

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Angled shot of ten 4-pin JST-SH connectors.

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 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...

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Product ID: 5093

Here's a new addition to our rotary-potentiometer-knob family. This knob has a nice soft-touch feel with an arrow on it, and its much 'slimmer' than the skirted knob we have been using, so good for compact layouts. Note: This is just the knob. We have a breadboard-friendly rotary encoder here. Rotary encoders are useful as rotation sensors or selectors and look...

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Red

Product ID: 3489

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Panel Mount 10K Log Potentiometer with On-Off Switch

Panel Mount 10K Log Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch - 10K Log w/ Switch

Product ID: 3481

This potentiometer is a two-in-one: it's a log taper 10K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft and it comes with an on-off switch. It's 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 perfboard. Note the spacing on the switch/pot pins is 0.2" so it...

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Product ID: 4445

Listen up! This single 2.8" x 1.2" speaker is the perfect addition to any audio project where you need 4 ohm impedance and 3W or less of power. We particularly like these speakers as they are small and enclosed for good audio volume and quality. This speaker does not come with a connector on the end, it's just plain bare wires! Works peachy-keen with any of our audio...

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Electric Heating Pad covered with kapton film

Electric Heating Pad - 14cm x 5cm

Product ID: 4308

Product ID: 5462

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.

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head-on shot of illuminated large red arcade button with LED.

Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm Red

Product ID: 1190

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 red plastic cover with a black retaining ring around it. There's an...

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Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Yellow

Product ID: 3488

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Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm Green

Product ID: 1193

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 green plastic cover with a black retaining ring around it. There's...

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Angled shot of 16mm red panel mount pushbutton.

Product ID: 2139

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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 business! These 2.54mm / 0.1" pitch 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...

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Top-down shot of 15 colorful round tactile button switches in green, yellow, red, blue, and white.

Colorful Round Tactile Button Switch Assortment - 15 pack

Product ID: 1009

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...

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USB A Round Panel Mount Plug showing front port

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 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,...

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Mini Aluminum Heat Sink for Raspberry Pi - 13 x 13 x 3mm

Product ID: 3084

Looking for an ultra-thin heat sink for your Raspberry Pi 3? Check out this nice and slim 13x13x3mm Heat Sink! This heat sink is made from high quality aluminum and will work perfectly with any Raspberry Pi but is best paired with a Raspberry Pi 3 since it can run a little hot. It comes with thermal adhesive already applied to the back making installation super easy....

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Mini Analog Joystick - 10K Potentiometers

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 we've found a low-cost, quality Mini Analog Joystick to fill your directional analog input needs! Unlike most arcade-style joysticks, which come with four clicking switches, this product has two 10KΩ potentiometers...

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Slide Potentiometer with Plastic Knob - 45mm Long - 10KΩ

Product ID: 4272

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DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight Angle Eight Contact Pins

DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight 8 Contact Pins - 2.2mm Pitch

Product ID: 5469

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with eight 2.2mm spaced contact pogo pins and a straight solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the functionality...

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Adafruit ANO Rotary Navigation Encoder Breakout PCB

Product ID: 5221

The ANO rotary encoder wheel is a funky user interface element is reminiscent of the original clicking scroll wheel interface on the first iPods. It's a nifty kit, but the pin-out is a little odd, so we made a handy breakout board that converts the funky pin set into a straightforward, breadboard-friendly header strip. This is just the PCB for the ANO encoder, the...

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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 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...

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Three Terminal Micro Switch wit Roller Lever

Micro Switch w/Roller Lever - Three Terminal

Product ID: 819

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Blue Latching On/Off Switch

Product ID: 1476

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...

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3.3V 250mA Linear Voltage Regulator - L4931-3.3 TO-92

Product ID: 2166

Need a nice little 3.3V regulator? We rather like the very-low-dropout L4931 from ST! This little guy will help you get your 4-20V battery or wall adapter down to a nice clean 3.3V with 2% regulation. Perfect for just about all electronics! This is a TO-92 package version, with up to 250mA current capability, and has internal current limiting + thermal shut-down...

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Short Female Header Kit for ItsyBitsy

Product ID: 4174

These three Short Female Headers alone are, well, lonely. But pair them with any of our ItsyBitsy boards, and you're in business! These headers are particularly cute and tiny with a body height of just 5.0 mm they are the best way to minimize the amount of space your ItsyBitsy project takes up, but still maintain that flexible configuration. "Normal" socket headers...

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Latching On/Off Switch

Product ID: 1442

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Electric Resistive Heating Pad covered with kapton film

Electric Heating Pad - 10cm x 5cm

Product ID: 1481

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Black Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5541

Have you found yourself in a maze of twisty-turny knobs, all alike? These micro potentiometer (or rotary encoder) knobs offer a rainbow burst of color to your synth or control panel. They are made of a hard plastic, with a grippy star shape. The shape is sometimes referred to as "Davies 1900" style, but they may not be a perfect size/color match for original Davies...

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Angled shot of ten ~8.5" long quick-connect wire pairs in white and blue.

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-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...

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Slide Potentiometer with Plastic Knob - 35mm Long - 10KΩ

Product ID: 4271

Slip slidin' away Slip slidin' away You know the nearer your resistance The more you're slip slidin' away If you're tired of the regular-old-twisty potentiometers we carry, why not slide over and try this slide pot? Most famously used on mixers and the transporter control panel on Star Trek, these slide pots are so cute and short at only 35mm. Use as a voltage...

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74AHCT14 - Logic Level Inverter / Level Shifter

Product ID: 3877

Sometimes you feel low, and sometimes you feel high - cause your logic levels are opposite to what they should be! But this easy-to-use inverter chip will flip that frown upside-down. This chip is spec'd to run at 5V but we've run it at 3V just fine. Power it by connecting up GND and VCC to your desired output logic level. High-level inputs can be as low as 2V and...

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36-pin Stacking header - pack of 5!

Product ID: 3366

Headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, sockets for wires or break-away header, etc. We go through these guys real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Stacking headers are a twist on the standard/common male and female header sets. In this...

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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Blue Momentary

Product ID: 1477

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SD/MicroSD Memory Card - 16GB Class 10 - Adapter Included

Product ID: 2693

Add speedy mega-storage in a jiffy using this 16 GB Class 10 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. Works great with any device in the Adafruit shop that uses micro-SD cards. Ideal for use with Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black and other...

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Angled shot of black 3-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

Product ID: 2048

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4x4 Matrix Keypad

Product ID: 3844

Product ID: 2203

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 16 pin 0.3" wide version. Best used with chips that have 16 pins (2x8) 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...

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3.5mm (1/8") Stereo Audio Jack Terminal Block

Product ID: 2791

$2.50

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Head-on shot of illuminated massive white 100mm arcade button.

Massive Arcade Button with LED - 100mm White

Product ID: 1187

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Angled shot of uncased microSD breakout board.

Uncased USB Flash Disk / Memory Stick - 2 GB

Product ID: 5476

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...

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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Clear

Product ID: 3429

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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 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...

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Angled shot of 16mm green panel mount pushbutton.

16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Green

Product ID: 1504

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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, 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....

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10 pin IDC Breakout Helper Soldered into perma-proto.

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 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...

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Angled shot of 20 6mm soft silicone top pushbuttons.

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 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...

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16 MHz Crystal + 20pF capacitors

Product ID: 2215

Keep your microcontroller tickin' with a fancy timing crystal. This 16.000 MHz model comes in an HC49/US 'short style' standard package and is breadboard friendly and easy to use with any microcontroller or device that requires an external crystal. We even include two 20pF capacitors! The crystal has 30PPM tolerance, 50PPM stability so it's good even for high...

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Pack of 10 through hole 100uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors

100uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10

Product ID: 2193

Product ID: 5447

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...

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Potentiometer Knob of Soft Touch rubber with red indicator line

Potentiometer Knob - Soft Touch T18 - Red

Product ID: 2046

$0.50

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Line Laser Diode - 5mW 650nm Red

Product ID: 1057

$8.95

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Angled shot of black 8-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

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

Product ID: 2141

$2.75

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DIY Magnetic Connector - Six Contact Pins

DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight 6 Contact Pins - 2.2mm Pitch

Product ID: 5467

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with six 2.2mm spaced contact pogo pins and a straight solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the functionality...

$7.95

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Angled shot of three black plastic step-switches with red LEDs.

Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Black with Red LED - PB86

Product ID: 5502

These hinged momentary step switches are evocative of the 16-step sequencer keys on TR-808 sythesizers. Also sometimes used on A/V equipment, they're very tactile with a good clicky feel. And of course, the built in red LED is great for indicating when something is on or off - or as visual feedback when clicked. There's four legs to the switch for mechanical...

$4.50

17 in stock

Angled shot of 10 6mm tactile switch buttons.

Tactile Switch Buttons (6mm tall) x 10 pack

Product ID: 1490

Super-tall 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. These are extra tall which are useful when putting your project in an enclosure...

$2.50

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Angled shot of 40-pin FPC connector on 2x20 socket header adapter PCB.

40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Female Socket Header

Product ID: 4905

Here is an easy solution for extending your Raspberry Pi's GPIO capabilities. This is a 40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Female Socket Header Adapter Use this adapter, which will act as an extender for all 40 pins to give you a streeeeetch. Simply plug the socket side into the Raspberry Pi. Then, keeping an eye where Pin 1 is, insert your FPC ribbon cable into the...

$3.50

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Angled shot of single green 6-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

2.54mm/0.1" Pitch Terminal Block - 6-pin

Product ID: 2135

$2.15

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1N4148 SMT SOD-123 Diodes - 100 Pack

Product ID: 5099

You have some electrons over here, and you want them over there but you don't want the electrons from over there to be able to come over here? That's what a diode is for, these are directional current valves and have the benefit of being waaay smaller than vacuum tubes. Classic 1N4148's are great for any kind of small signal (not power!) rectification. Use them all...

$4.95

97 in stock

Angled shot of a round 30mm illuminated pushbutton.

LED Illuminated Pushbutton - 30mm Round

Product ID: 492

A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but this LED illuminated arcade buttons is in a class of its own. Its the same size as a 'standard' 30mm arcade but 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, and a lamp holder fits inside. These were originally...

$3.95

45 in stock

Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 100K Linear - RV16AF-41-15R1-B100K-30H4

Product ID: 5277

This Alpha 100K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 100K ohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots...

$1.95

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Solid Machined Metal potentiometer or encoder Knob with rubber grip

Solid Machined Metal Knob - 1" Diameter

Product ID: 2056

This is really the fanciest, best-feeling knob we've ever seen. Using this knob sort of reminded us of driving along the Amalfi coast in a perfectly restored '65 Porsche - meaning we really, really liked it. We hand-selected the best knobs for your project in different sizes and varieties. This one's the Solid Machined Metal Knob - 1". It has a nice, weighted feel...

$3.95

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Angled shot of a microSD card reader with a key chain plugged into a laptop port.

USB Type C microSD Card Reader/Writer

Product ID: 5212

This is the cutest little USB C microSD Card Reader/Writer, but don't be fooled by its adorableness! Simply pop the card into the edge and plug it into your computer or device. No drivers are required; it shows up as a standard 'Mass Storage' device under any OS. You can swap cards while the USB port is used. Comes with a handy little chain for extra portability or...

$6.95

89 in stock

Angled shot of 16mm yellow panel mount pushbutton.

Product ID: 1799

$2.95

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Angled close-up of round plastic container containing small rainbow tactile buttons separated by color. Half of the plastic tabs on the container are opened.

6mm Rainbow Tactile Button Deluxe Party Tray - 160 Pieces

Product ID: 4184

You know those party platters you see at fancy events, where there's like sliced carrots on one side, and chunks of cheese on another, all divided up lovely? OK this is the exact same thing but for 6mm tactile buttons. You will never feel constrained by button colors again with this button party, lots of colors, in a handy carry case. Little clicky switches are...

$9.95

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40-pin ZIF socket

Product ID: 383

A ZIF (Zero Insertion Force Socket) allows you to insert and remove chips easily from an existing circuits. These are often used for chip programmers or when you need to test a chip without damaging it. Move the lever up and chips drop right in. Move the lever down to 'latch' the chip in place. This socket is designed for DIP chips of up to 40 pins and up to 0.6"...

$4.00

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Ethernet RJ45 Male Plug Terminal Block

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 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...

$5.95

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Angled shot of 16mm burgundy panel mount pushbutton.

16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton - Burgundy

Product ID: 1503

$0.95

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SMT Socket - Wide SOIC-8 (200mil) - Wieson G6179-10

Product ID: 4726

This socket is good for any SOIC/SOP Wide-body 8 pin chip in a 200mil wide body. Simply flip open the latch, insert the chip, and flip down the latch to secure it in place. The chip is held securely against gold 'fingers' (no, stop, Mr. Bond! It's not that Goldfinger!) in the socket. The bottom footprint matches the same SOIC footprint so you can solder this onto an...

$3.50

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Adafruit LED Arcade Button 1x4 - STEMMA QT I2C Breakout - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Product ID: 5296

The only thing better than a glowy arcade button is, perhaps, FOUR glowing arcade buttons - and that's what the Adafruit LED Arcade Button 1x4 QT I2C Breakout will let you do! This long 3" x 0.8" PCB has 8 x JST XH sockets that will fit our arcade button quick connects. Each XH pair lets you connect one arcade button that has a built in LED illuminator, and makes it...

$9.95

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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Blue

Product ID: 3432

$2.50

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Magnetic USB Type-C Plug Tip

Product ID: 5524

This is a magnetic USB Type C plug! They pair with the Black Woven USB A or Type-C to Type-C Cable with Magnetic Tip . Plug your USB C power (or data!) cable into one end, then insert the little magnetic nub into your device's charging port. Now you basically have a quick-detach USB C connector with a magnetic alignment. Easy to plug in whenever, no worries if the...

$4.95

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Three Terminals Micro Switch with Wire lever

Micro Switch w/Wire - Three Terminals

Stop fiddling with micro SD card sockets in the back of your latest gadget during development, and give yourself a little more elbow room with this Small Micro SD Card Extender. This is a great hack for length constraints with 3D printers, single-board computers, data-logging kits and more. Get to your micro SD card in and out without using your fingernails! Insert...

$4.50

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Angled shot of 25 Through-Hole Resistors - 100K ohm 5% 1/4W.

Through-Hole Resistors - 100K ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

Product ID: 2787

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 100K 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...

$0.95

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CNC Rotary Encoder - 100 Pulses per Rotation - 60mm Black

Product ID: 5734

We have various PCB-mount rotary encoders in the shop, great for making interfaces where you may want to spin a knob around to select a value. These large knobs are also encoders, but very large - like hand-sized! They're used for controlling CNC machines 'manually' - there's 100 ticks per rotation so each rotation can easily align with a centimeter or inch. But...

$17.50

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Panel Mount Right Angle 10K Linear Potentiometer with On-Off Switch

Panel Mount Right Angle 10K Linear Potentiometer w/On-Off Switch - 10K Linear w/ Switch

Product ID: 3395

This Panel Mount Right Angle 10K Linear Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch is a two-in-one, with both a breadboard-friendly potentiometer and a switch. For the potentiometer-half, you've got a standard linear taper 10K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own. It also comes equipped with an...

$1.50

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Breadboard Friendly Panel Mount 100K potentiometer

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

Product ID: 1831

This potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 100K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's 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...

$0.95

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1N4148 Signal Diode - 10 pack

Product ID: 1641

$1.50

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Angled shot of a white round 16mm illuminated pushbutton.

16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - White Latching On/Off Switch

Product ID: 1478

$1.95

67 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-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...

$4.95

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angled shot of single white 6mm tactile switch button.

Tactile Switch Buttons (6mm slim) x 20 pack

Product ID: 1489

This Alpha 50K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 50K ohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots...

$1.95

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Pack of 3 IC Sockets for 8-pin 0.3 inch Chips

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 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...

$0.75

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Adafruit Slider Trinkey - USB NeoPixel Slide Potentiometer

Product ID: 5021

It's half USB Key, half Adafruit Trinket, half mini slide pot... it's Slider Trinkey, the circuit board with a Trinket M0 heart, NeoPixel glow, and a 35mm long 10KΩ slide potentiometer. The PCB is designed to slip into any USB A port on a computer or laptop. There's an ATSAMD21 microcontroller on board with just enough circuitry to keep it happy. One pin of the...

$9.95

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20W 4 Ohm Full Range Speaker - XS-GTF1027

Product ID: 1732

Listen up! This high power 4" diameter speaker will amp up any audio project where you need loud sound! It is 4 ohm impedance, rated for 20W continuous power. (This thing is really loud) It also has four handy mounting tabs 3 inches apart, and a grill that fits on top. The grill is to protect the cones, and is not necessary for use. This speaker has a nice wide range...

$14.95

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TLC551 IC Timer - CMOS 555 with 1V to 15V power, up to 1.8MHz - TLC551CP

Product ID: 5222

According to The Internet, 95% of electronic projects can be done with an op-amp or 555 timer chip. We're not so sure about it, but the 'triple nickel' (as we like to call it after we've had a gin&tonic) does come in handy for many simple analog or digital circuits. The classic part number is often referred to as the "NE555", and here we've got a modern spin on...

$3.95

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Terminal Block - 3-pin 3.5mm - pack of 5!

Product ID: 725

$3.95

64 in stock

Slim Metal Potentiometer Knob - 10mm Diameter x 15mm - T18

Product ID: 2057

This slim and modern potentiometer is small and compact, yet looks good and has a nice feel. We hand-selected the best knobs for your project in different sizes and varieties. This one is the Slim Metal Knob 10mm diameter x 15mm Tall (T18 Splines). It's a brushed aluminum knob with a shiny black (anodized?) coating. It kind of looks like the type of knob you'd find...

$0.95

60 in stock

Pack of 5 of 36-pin 0.1 inch Short Female Header

36-pin 0.1" Short Female Header - Pack of 5

Product ID: 3008

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains five 36-pin short female headers, 0.1" pitch. These headers are very short for fitting into tight spaces with a height of just 5mm instead of the 'standard' 8mm. Female headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're great for connecting...

$7.95

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Op Amp - Dual Rail-to-Rail - 2.7-6V power @ 80mA output - TLV2462

Product ID: 808

When you need to amplify, filter, add, or otherwise manipulate analog signals you'll certainly want an operational amplifier at your side. This is our favorite hobby op-amp, which we use in our kits! It's DIP package so very easy to work with on a breadboard or perfboard. It has two amplifiers inside. It can run from voltages as low as 2.7V and up to 6V. It has rail...

$4.95

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Head-on shot of massive 100mm green arcade button.

Massive Arcade Button with LED - 100mm Green

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this adapter has a 2.1mm barrel jack socket and a USB C plug - you could use this to power a USB C device from a common wall adapter. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. Plug...

$5.50

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Clear Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5676

$4.95

60 in stock

Angled shot of 40-pin FPC to 2x20 Right Angle Socket Header PCB.

40-pin FPC to Right Angle 2x20 IDC Female Socket Header

Product ID: 4909

Here is an easy solution for extending your Raspberry Pi's GPIO capabilities. This is a 40-pin FPC to Right Angle 2x20 IDC Female Socket Header Adapter Use this adapter, which will act as an extender for all 40 pins to give you a streeeeetch. Simply plug the socket side into the Raspberry Pi. Then, keeping an eye where Pin 1 is, insert your FPC ribbon cable into the...

$3.50

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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 25K Linear - RV16AF-41-15R1-B25K-30H4

Product ID: 5279

This Alpha 25K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 25K ohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots...

$1.95

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Adafruit EYESPI BFF for QT Py or Xiao - 18 Pin FPC Connector

Product ID: 5772

Our QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now we have a way for you to add a small, colorful, and bright display to any project. Our most recent display breakouts have come with a new feature: an 18-pin "EYE SPI" standard FPC connector with flip-top connector. This is intended to be a sort-of "STEMMA...

$3.95

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Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Red LED Ring - 16mm Red Momentary

Product ID: 559

$4.95

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Pack of 3 IC Sockets for 28-pin 0.3 inch Chips

IC Socket - for 28-pin 0.3" Chips - Pack of 3

Product ID: 2205

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 28 pin 0.3" wide version. Best used with chips that have 28 pins (2x14) and have 0.3" pin spacing. We also have 0.6" version, so don't use this for 'wide' 28p in chips These are often used for soldering into a Perma Proto or PCB...

$1.25

52 in stock

STEMMA Wired Potentiometer Breakout Board - 10K ohm Linear

Product ID: 4493

For the easiest way possible to measure twists, turn to this STEMMA potentiometer breakout (ha!). This plug-n-play pot comes with a JST-PH 2mm connector and a matching JST PH 3-Pin to Male Header Cables - 200mm, so wiring up is a cinch. Simply plug the cable in, then use the black wire to connect to your ground, white wire to the input/signal pin, and the red wire to...

$3.95

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Terminal Block Breakout Module with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Terminal Block Breakout Module for Raspberry Pi Pico - Screw Mount Version

Product ID: 5095

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who love using terminal blocks for wiring up their projects. This adapter plate is perfect for industrial / robotics projects with a lot of wires. You connect your Raspberry Pi Pico to this breakout PCB, which comes with a plastic enclosure with screw-mount nubs at each end. Attach to any surface by drilling two...

$24.95

48 in stock

Angled shot of 10 plastic button caps colored reddish-orange, yellow, white, and black.

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 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...

$0.95

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Angled shot of 25 Through-Hole Resistors - 2.2K ohm 5% 1/4W.

Through-Hole Resistors - 2.2K ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

Product ID: 2782

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 2.2K 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...

$0.75

49 in stock

10 pack of translucent hydro dipping sheets.

Hydro Dipping Sheets - 10 Pack of A4 Size Sheets

Product ID: 3539

Hydro dipping is a fun, hands-on way of adding printed designs to any surface! This process can be done on any material that can hold the base coat and can be submerged into water. Works really well with any 3D printed project, but molded and cast parts also benefit. You've probably seen cool videos of motorcycle helmets and ceramic statues being dipped - when done...

$11.95

81 in stock

Terminal block - 4 pin Euro-Style

Product ID: 677

Connect this to that without soldering using these quick terminal blocks. They allow connecting of two sets of four wires together using just a flat-head screwdriver. These are UL rated to carry up to 15 Amps, so they're great for high current LED strips! Can be used with wires from 14AWG to 22 AWG

$2.50

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Illuminated Toggle Switch with Yellow Cover, LED lit

Illuminated Toggle Switch with Cover - Yellow

Product ID: 3219

Fire up your engines because these are the hot-rods of toggle switches! Equipped with an aerodynamic yellow protective casing, and a yellow LED at the tip of the switch, this Yellow LED Toggle Switch is sure to add some flair (and flare!) to your project. Often seen on control panels, now you can mimic a racing car, fighter jet, submarine status panel, factory...

$3.95

72 in stock

Angled shot of 40-pin FPC to 2x20 IDC Plug header adapter board.

40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header

Product ID: 4904

Here is an easy solution for extending your Raspberry Pi's GPIO capabilities. This is a 40-pin FPC to Straight 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header Adapter Use this adapter, which will act as an extender for all 40 pins to give you a streeeeetch. Simply plug the socket side into the Raspberry Pi. Then, keeping an eye where Pin 1 is, insert your FPC ribbon cable into the 40-pin...

$2.95

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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Yellow

Product ID: 3431

$2.50

76 in stock

10 pack of PNP Bipolar Transistors (PN2907)

PNP Bipolar Transistors (PN2907) - 10 pack

Product ID: 3598

Transistors are powerful little electronic switches, and we really like these PNP transistors whenever we need to control medium-power electronics, such as small motors, solenoids, or IR LEDs. We find them so handy, they now come in a pack of 10! Each transistor is a general-purpose amplifier, model PN2907, and has a standard EBC pinout. They can switch up to 60V at...

$1.95

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Cut out square of 3M 8810 25mm x 25mm Heat Sink Thermal Tape

Heat Sink Thermal Tape - 3M 8810 - 25mm x 25mm

Product ID: 1467

$0.95

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2.5mm DIY Stereo Plug Connector

Product ID: 1798

$1.95

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Top view of five Configurable Spring Terminal Blocks - 3 Pin 0.1" Pitch.

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

Product ID: 1081

$4.95

54 in stock

Angled shot of a red triangle illuminated LED pushbutton.

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

Product ID: 4186

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...

$3.95

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Five pack of 20-pin 0.1 Female Header - Blue plastic

20-pin 0.1" Female Header - Blue - 5 pack

Product ID: 4156

Female header is like the duct tape of electronics. It's great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, sockets for wires or break-away header, etc. We go through these real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains five blue 20-pin 0.1" pitch female headers. These are a little extra...

$2.50

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2x17 (34 pin) IDC Box Header - 0.1" / 2.54mm Pitch

Product ID: 5357

This handy double-row, 34-pin 2x17 IDC Box Header is a slightly smaller version of the 2x20 pin IDC Box Header, often used for floppy disk drive interfacing! But could be useful for other things that have a 34-pin IDC connection requirement. One header per order.

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Group shot of Rubber Slide Potentiometer Nub

Rubber Slide Potentiometer Nubbin - Pack of 3

Product ID: 5621

We dig the lil' rubber nubbin on the popular 75mm long 10KΩ slide potentiometer so much, we thought folks might like a pack of three for their own DIY slide pot project. They have a grippy plastic knob with a white stripe marking and are very satisfying to slide back and forth. Perfect for when you have purchased slide potentiometers that didn't come with a...

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Angled shot of a gold aluminum knob. A white triangle on top of the knob points at 7:00.

Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob - Gold - 20mm Diameter

Product ID: 5531

These compact and luxurious machined knobs look fantastic and have a nice feel, a perfect way to upgrade your rotary encoder or potentiometer. We hand-selected the best knobs for your project in different sizes and varieties. This is an Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob in a Gold is Best. It's a solid machined aluminum knob, with knurling on the sides for grippyness,...

$2.95

86 in stock

Overhead shot of dozens of different sized and colored packs of tactile switches.

Tactile Switch Assortment - 25 Different Buttons - 10 pcs each - Through Hole and Surface Mount

Product ID: 5493

When designing your next PCB, if you're not sure what sort of tactile switches you can fit, or how they would look, this Tactile Switch Assortment with 25 Different Buttons (10 pcs each type) is incredibly handy! You get just enough that you can prototype and even lose a couple pieces, but not so many that you're drowning in buttons. Also great for repair, if you're...

$19.95

42 in stock

Surface Mount Rotary Encoder - EC11J

Product ID: 5454

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...

$4.50

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50-pin 0.5mm pitch top-contact FPC SMT Connector

Product ID: 1773

This 50-pin FPC SMT top-contact connector fits perfectly with our 2.8" TFT display with resistive touch screen. It is fine pitch so it is not so easy to solder! This is for expert SMT solderers. We suggest soldering this component to our FPC breakout board to break out all of the pins.

$1.95

92 in stock

Pack of 3 IC Sockets for 40-pin 0.6 inch Chips

IC Socket for 40-pin 0.6" Chips - Pack of 3

Product ID: 2207

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 40 pin 0.6" wide version. Best used with chips that have 40 pins (2x20) and have 0.6" 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...

$1.50

12 in stock

DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight Angle Nine Contact Pins

DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight 9 Contact Pins - 2.2mm Pitch

Product ID: 5470

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with nine 2.2mm spaced contact pogo pins and a straight solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the functionality...

$10.95

30 in stock

Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1M Linear - RV16AF-41-15R1-B1M-30H4

Product ID: 5274

This Alpha 1M Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 1 Megaohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots...

$1.95

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Rugged Metal Pushbutton with Black Finish - 16mm 6V RGB Latching - 16mm Black Latching

Product ID: 4660

By popular demand, we now have latching rugged metal push buttons with a full color RGB LED ring light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up to 1/4" 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...

$14.95

34 in stock

Pack of 10 through hole 220uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors

220uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10

Product ID: 2192

We like capacitors so much we made a kids' show about them. They're super handy and it's really helpful to have a variety lying around to pick and choose from. This is a 10 pack of 220uF 16v capacitors so they can be used with any DC voltage up to 16V. They have a tolerance of ±20% and long flexible pins that make them great for perf or breadboards. Remember...

$2.95

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Head-on shot of illuminated massive yellow 100mm arcade button.

Product ID: 1082

$7.50

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DE-15 (DB-15) Male Plug to Terminal Block Breakout

Product ID: 3125

Make your own custom DE-15 cable or DE-15 interface with ease, using this DE-15 Plug to Terminal Block Breakout. You get a nice solid PCB with a DE-15 plug and two strips of terminal blocks that you can use with stranded or solid core wire to quickly assemble your own wiring jigs. If you just need a plain DE-15 / VGA cable, we have plenty and it's less expensive to...

$4.50

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Micro USB Round Panel Mount Plug showing front port

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

Product ID: 4213

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

$5.95

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Angle shot Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1M Audio

Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1M Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-A1M-30H4

Product ID: 5266

This Alpha Dual-Gang 1M Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log tape 1 Megaohm potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

$2.50

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Angled shot of a yellow round 16mm illuminated pushbutton.

Product ID: 5499

$4.50

25 in stock

TPIC6B595 High Power Shift Register - TPIC6B595

Product ID: 457

Add a bunch of high-power 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...

$1.95

53 in stock

Illuminated Toggle Switch with Cover - White / Clear

Product ID: 3308

Fire up your engines because these are the hot-rods of toggle switches! Equipped with an aerodynamic clear protective casing, and a diffused white LED at the tip of the switch, this Clear/White LED Toggle Switch is sure to add some flair (and flare!) to your project. Often seen on control panels, now you can mimic a racing car, fighter jet, submarine status panel,...

$3.95

20 in stock

Angled shot of four red micro potentiometer knobs.

Red Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5532

$2.95

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Pack of 5 Multi-Color Panel-Mount Banana Jacks

Panel-Mount Banana Jacks 4mm - Pack of 5 Multi-Color

Product ID: 3691

You've done such a great job making your own electronic control panel that the last thing you need are those wires to get pulled out and frizzy. These fancy Panel-Mount Banana Jacks look good and work well. They will snugly hold onto any 4mm banana plug or cable, and have a colorful ring you can use to help identify and categorize connections. Each plug has an M8...

$5.95

46 in stock

Angled shot of black 9-pin terminal block.

2.54mm/0.1" Pitch Terminal Block - 9-pin

Product ID: 2134

$3.05

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DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight Angle Seven Contact Pins

DIY Magnetic Connector - Straight 7 Contact Pins - 2.2mm Pitch

Product ID: 5468

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with seven 2.2mm spaced contact pogo pins and a straight solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the functionality...

$8.95

95 in stock

SMT/SMD 0805 Size Resistor and Capacitor Book

SMT/SMD 0805 Resistor and Capacitor Book - 3725 pieces

Product ID: 441

Product ID: 4897

Here is an easy solution for extending your Raspberry Pi's GPIO capabilities. This is a 40-pin FPC to Right Angle 2x20 IDC Male Plug Header Adapter. Use this adapter, which will act as an extender for all 40 pins to give you a streeeeetch. Simply plug the socket side into the Raspberry Pi. Then, keeping an eye where Pin 1 is, insert your FPC ribbon cable into the...

$2.95

79 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 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...

$4.50

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PSP 3000 2-Axis Analog Thumb Joystick

Product ID: 3103

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 PSP 3000 2-Axis Analog Thumb Joystick to fulfill your directional analog input needs! This is a replacement component for the PSP 3000, but we think they'd make for a great little...

$4.95

15 in stock

NeoKey FeatherWing - Two Mechanical Key Switches with NeoPixels

Product ID: 4979

The only thing better than a nice mechanical key, is two of them, and ones that also can glow any color of the rainbow - and that's what the Adafruit NeoKey FeatherWing will let you do! This Wing plugs into any/all Feather main boards and can fit two Cherry MX or compatible switches to turn your Feather into the lil'est macro keypad. Each Wing has two Kailh sockets,...

$4.50

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Hand tool with thin quarter-circle blade

IFixit Jimmy - Electronics Opening Knife

Product ID: 2414

The all-mighty Jimmy from IFixIt is the best way out from an iRock and an iHardPlace. Slide, cut, twist, poke, slice, part, uproot, divide, lift, dissect, separate, and pry your devices to check out their insides, void your warranties, and mod your gear. The Jimmy is a high-quality flexible steel blade that easily slips between the tightest gaps in the toughest...

$7.95

27 in stock

Pack of 5 of 2mm Pitch 25-Pin Female Socket Headers

2mm Pitch 25-Pin Female Socket Headers - Pack of 5

Product ID: 2672

Never get frustrated with 2mm-pitch modules again! Each one of these 25-pin female socket header packs contains 5 pieces of 25-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. They...

$3.95

26 in stock

Break-away 0.1 inch 36-pin strip dual right-angle male header

Break-away 0.1" 2x36-pin strip right-angle male header (5 pack)

Product ID: 1541

Breakaway header is like the duct tape of electronics. Its great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, fits into any breadboard, etc. We go through these guys real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains 5 x dual row, right angle male 2x36-pin long headers, 0.1" pitch, that can be...

$5.95

7 in stock

Spade Quick Connector Kit with many contacts in box.

Spade Quick Connector Kit - 6.3mm / 4.8mm / 2.8mm

Product ID: 4748

Totaling 150 connectors and matching plastic sheaths, this Spade Quick Connector Kit is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough connectors to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! Perfect for making wire harnesses to micro switches, arcade buttons and toggle switches. These connectors are really common in electronics, we use with our arcade button...

$7.50

45 in stock

Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 250K Linear - RV16AF-41-15R1-250K-30H4

Product ID: 5276

This Alpha 250K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 250K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's 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....

$1.95

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Large Liquid Crystal Light Valve - Controllable Shutter Glass

Product ID: 3330

$7.50

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Angled shot of 25 Through-Hole Resistors - 42K ohm 5% 1/4W.

Through-Hole Resistors - 22K ohm 5% 1/4W - Pack of 25

Product ID: 2785

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 22K 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...

$0.75

11 in stock

Aluminum SMT Heat Sinks 10 Pack - 0.25"x0.25" x 0.15" tall

Product ID: 1515

If you want to heat sink a SoC, motor driver, linear regulator, FET or other surface-mount package part, you might find yourself struggling to find a good heat sink. These little extra-small mini heat sinks are easy to use and give you an extra thermal boost. They're also a great deal, you get a pack of 10 in each order! The heat sink is a 0.25" x 0.25" (6.5mm x...

$4.95

50 in stock

DIN Rail Mount Bracket for Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone or Arduino. With Raspberry Pi installed

DIN Rail Mount Bracket for Raspberry Pi / BeagleBone / Arduino

Product ID: 4557

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. It's pretty neat and compatible with a slew of microcontrollers and microcomputers: Raspberry Pi (any modern ones with 4 mounting holes such as the Zero, Pi 4, etc), Adafruit Metro or Arduino Uno, Adafruit Grand...

$19.95

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DIN Rail 2x20 IDC to Terminal Block Adapter Breakout

Product ID: 4437

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. You connect a 2x20 IDC cable to this very PCB, which can be DIN rail-mounted. Then, all 40 pins are broken out into terminal blocks, so you can connect and power your sensors, displays, microcontrollers, etc. No...

$13.95

46 in stock

DIN Rail mountable RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adapter - Right Angle Jack.

DIN Rail RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adapter - Right Angle Jack

Product ID: 3797

$14.95

80 in stock

Angle shot Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 250K Audio

Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 250K Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-A250K-30H4

Product ID: 5268

This Alpha Dual-Gang 250K Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's a audio/log taper 250K ohm potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

$2.50

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On-Off-On-Off Alternating Power Button / Pushbutton 3-Way Toggle

Product ID: 1684

Push once to turn one side on, push again to turn off, push again to turn the other side on, one last push and its off again! It's basically a push-button toggle switch that connects and disconnects the middle pin from either of the two side switches with every click. This clicky switch makes a great power switch or mode toggler. We like this switch because it's...

$1.95

47 in stock

Angled shot of four blue plastic micro knobs.

Blue Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5536

$2.95

84 in stock

Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones with Microphone

Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone

Product ID: 1966

These earbud headphones are the perfect accessory for your FONA - they've been tested to work with our modules - but can be used with any iOS or Android device that uses a TRRS pinout. The buds themselves are 16mm in diameter with a nice 40" long. They come with a standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack and have a small microphone for phone calls. We may change the model...

$3.95

68 in stock

Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 500K Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-A500K-30H4

Product ID: 5267

This Alpha Dual-Gang 500K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log taper 500K potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

$2.50

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Angled shot of a blue triangle illuminated LED pushbutton.

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

Product ID: 4187

$3.95

13 in stock

Angled shot of three gray plastic step switches with LED.

Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Gray Plastic with Red LED - PB86-A1

Product ID: 5498

These hinged momentary step switches are evocative of the 16-step sequencer keys on TR-808 sythesizers. Also sometimes used on A/V equipment, they're very tactile, with a good clicky feel. And of course, the built in red LED is great for indicating when something is on or off - or as visual feedback when clicked. There's four legs to the switch for mechanical...

$4.50

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DIN Rail Terminal Block Adapter to Metro or Arduino mounted onto DIN rail

DIN Rail Terminal Block Adapter to Metro or Arduino Uno

Product ID: 4556

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. You connect an Arduino Uno or Adafruit Metro to this breakout PCB, which can be DIN rail-mounted. All wires are broken out into terminal blocks, so you can connect and power your sensors, displays, microcontrollers,...

$34.95

53 in stock

White Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5538

$2.95

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Angled closeup of single 6mm metal ball tactile button.

Metal Ball Tactile Button (6mm) x 10 pack

Product ID: 3347

Add some steely elegance to your project with these Metal Ball Tactile Buttons. They've got a nice industrial shine to them along with a light blue underbelly. Not only do they look good, but they're also good if you have an actuator that will be pressing the button at an angle! Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work...

$5.95

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Angled shot of black speaker box with Chinese characters.

Meditation Chanting Prayer Speaker Box

Product ID: 5304

Here at the Adafruit factory, we're used to working within the confines of electrical resistance, and we never tire of a good "ΩMG!" or "Ω sweet Ω" play on words. Sometimes after a productive day of prototyping, testing, prepping, and shipping, we find ourselves in need of a healthy mental check-in and reset. Where are we going with this? Just wait!...

$7.95

81 in stock

Rugged Metal On/Off Switch - 22mm 6V RGB On/Off

Product ID: 3424

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 22mm On/Off version of the RGB pushbutton. Simply drill a 22mm hole into any material up to 1/4" thick and you can fit these in place – there's even a rubber gasket to keep water...

$16.95

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Panel Mount Kit for Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3

Product ID: 5721

We've lost count of how many times we've tried to mount a camera module onto a panel or enclosure but struggled to drill the very small M2 holes right at the edge of the camera board, and don't even mention trying to get a nice clean cut-out for the lens! Mounting these tiny yet awesome cameras onto thick wood and other brittle, cumbersome materials is just not fun!...

$3.95

74 in stock

3.5mm (1/8") Stereo DIY "Free-Hanging" In-Line Jack

Product ID: 1801

Repair or design your very own audio cables with these nice and durable phono-jack connectors. This is a great jack 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 Stereo Jack. It is...

$1.95

14 in stock

Angled shot of green 7-pin 2.54mm terminal block.

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

Product ID: 2140

$2.45

85 in stock

CNC Rotary Encoder - 100 Pulses per Rotation - 60mm Silver

Product ID: 5735

$17.50

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Angled shot of ten 4-pin JST-PH connectors.

2mm 4-pin Horizontal Connector - JST PH Compatible - 10 Pack - STEMMA

Product ID: 4392

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 which are compatible with the JST PH 4 pin. These are the horizontal style. You can use these with any of our JST PH 4-Pin compatible / STEMMA cables. They're not STEMMA QT compatible (those use the smaller JST SH compatible)....

$3.50

92 in stock

SMT 0603 Size Resistor and Capacitor Book

SMT 0603 Resistor and Capacitor Book - 3725 pieces

Product ID: 442

Always have the right SMT components at your hand with this awesome 0603 Resistor and Capacitor book set! This book has nice translucent pages filled with cut tape 0603 SMT components, sorted, labeled and ready to go. This book has 63 5% resistor values, 3025 parts and 17 capacitor values, 700 parts. The nice thing is that you get a good distribution of the...

$39.95

43 in stock

Angled shot of a green triangle illuminated LED pushbutton.

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

Product ID: 4188

$3.95

46 in stock

1/4" (6.35mm) Stereo Plug Terminal Block

Product ID: 2911

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 1/4" (6.35mm) Stereo Plug Terminal Block. It's a pretty common size and is...

$1.95

42 in stock

Angled shot of a yellow triangle illuminated LED pushbutton.

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

Product ID: 4189

$3.95

35 in stock

Pack of 10 through hole 47uF 25V Electrolytic Capacitors

47uF 25V Electrolytic Capacitors - Pack of 10

Product ID: 2194

We like capacitors so much we made a kids' show about them. They're super handy and it's really helpful to have a variety lying around to pick and choose from. This is a 10 pack of 47uF 25v capacitors, so they can be used with any DC voltage up to 25V. They have a tolerance of ±20% and long flexible pins that make them great for perf or breadboards. Remember...

$1.95

9 in stock

Angled shot of a translucent red round 30mm arcade button.

Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red

Product ID: 473

$5.95

30 in stock

Ball Top 4-Way Rocker Switch

Product ID: 3758

The super-villain emerges from the grand entrance in a wicked, souped-up robotic spider. "Ah hah, so you've discovered my secret compound, Ms. Croft. How unfortunate for you that I control all the egresses..." She chortles (evilly) and presses forward on the switch installed on her armrest panel. "Before I modded my robotic contraption, I could only go backwards and...

$11.95

27 in stock

Angled shot of 10 USB-C jack connectors.

USB C SMT / THM Jack Connector - Power Only - Pack of 10

Product ID: 4907

If you're a DIY enthusiast who'd like to update your power only project's connection to the latest USB standard, here is a 10-pack of USB C power only jack connectors! They're sturdy metal with 4 through-hole mounting tabs. It's really hard to rip these off a PCB. In an SMT line, you can just paste over the through-hole slots, and the pads will solder in place. We...

$2.95

50 in stock

Cream Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5539

$2.95

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SMT Socket Header Kit for FeatherWings

Product ID: 4743

These two SMT Socket Headers alone are, well, lonely. But pair them with any of our Feather boards and you're in business! These headers are particularly cute and slim and are designed to match with FeatherWings. It's harder to solder than thru-hole type headers, but for reflow-friendly builds these headers are recommended! We use these on all types of 'Wings, from...

$2.95

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Orange Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5533

$2.95

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Angled shot of blue ceramic resonator / oscillator

16 MHz Ceramic Resonator / Oscillator

Product ID: 1873

Keep your microcontroller tickin' with a ceramic oscillator. These little devices are bread-board friendly (0.1" pin spacing) and easy to use. They act much like crystals with the 'stability' capacitors inside. They have 0.5% accuracy, great for everyday electronics and microcontroller work, and are certainly precise enough for UART or other baud-rate generation. For...

$0.95

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YC-8 Quick Release 4 Pin Connector Matching Pair

Product ID: 5144

If you want the look and feel of aeronautical style quick-release connectors, this YC-8 4-pin Connector Matching Pair is an elegant and inexpensive alternative. Sure, they're not mil-spec but they do work and look great for DIY projects, keyboard builds, robotics, wearables and more. The connector snaps together smoothly, and can disconnect only when the sleeve is...

$7.50

45 in stock

Angled shot of three white plastic step-switches with red LEDs.

Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of White with Red LED - PB86

Product ID: 5519

$4.50

40 in stock

Angled shot of three yellow step-switches with LEDs.

Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Yellow with Red LED - PB86-A1

Product ID: 5516

$4.50

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Rugged Metal Silver Finish Pushbutton - 16mm 6V RGB Latching - 16mm RGB Latching

Product ID: 4659

$14.95

13 in stock

Product ID: 2204

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 20 pin 0.3" wide version. Best used with chips that have 20 pins (2x10) 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...

$0.95

25 in stock

Angled shot of ten 6mm tall M3 standoff nuts.

SMT / Solderable Standoff Nuts - M3 x 6mm - 10 pack

Product ID: 4206

$2.95

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Panel Mount 10K Dual Log Potentiometer with On-Off Switch.

Panel Mount 10K Dual Log Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch - 10K Dual Log w Switch

Product ID: 3482

This Panel Mount 10K Dual Logarithmic Potentiometer w/ On-Off Switch is a two-in-one; you get a dual-ganged potentiometer and an on-off switch. For the potentiometer-half, you've got a dual standard log-taper 10Kohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own. It also comes equipped with an on/off...

$1.95

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Angled shot of 4-pin aviation connector socket.

FGG.0B Quick Connect 4 Pin Panel Mount Socket - 9mm

Product ID: 5319

If you want the look and feel of aeronautical style quick-release connectors, this FGG.0B 4-pin Socket is an elegant and inexpensive alternative to official LEMO-C connectors. Sure, they're not mil-spec but they do work and look great for DIY projects, keyboard builds, robotics, wearables, and more. The connector snaps together smoothly and can disconnect only when...

$9.95

56 in stock

Angled shot of a translucent blue round 30mm arcade button.

Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Blue

Product ID: 476

$5.95

61 in stock

12 MHz Crystal + 20pF capacitors

Product ID: 2214

Keep your microcontroller tickin' with a fancy timing crystal. This 12.000 MHz model comes in an HC49/US 'short style' standard package and is breadboard friendly and easy to use with any microcontroller or device that requires an external crystal. We even include two 20pF capacitors! The crystal has 30PPM tolerance, 50PPM stability so it's good even for high...

$0.75

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Angled shot of ten JST PH 3-pin Vertical Connector.

2mm 3-pin Vertical Connector - JST PH Compatible - 10 Pack - STEMMA

Product ID: 4389

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 which are compatible with the JST PH 3 pin. These are the vertical style. You can use these with any JST PH 3-Pin or Compatible / STEMMA cables. They're not STEMMA QT compatible (those use the smaller JST SH compatibles). We also...

$3.50

44 in stock

Angled shot of three blue step-switches with LEDs.

Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Blue Plastic with Red LED - PB86-A1

Product ID: 5517

$4.50

In stock

Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1M Reverse Audio - RV16AF-41-15R1-C1M-30H4

Product ID: 5258

Product ID: 5272

This Alpha Dual-Gang 10K Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log taper 10K potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

$2.75

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Panel Mount HDMI Socket to Terminal Block Breakout

Product ID: 3120

Make your own custom HDMI input or HDMI interface with ease, using this HDMI Socket to Terminal Block Breakout. You get a nice solid PCB with an HDMI socket and two strips of terminal blocks that you can use with stranded or solid core wire to assemble your own wiring jigs. We recommend this adapter when you have some unusual setup like wiring HDMI directly to your...

$5.95

79 in stock

2.1mm DC Power Jack with Slide Switch

Product ID: 3642

$1.95

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Break-away 0.1 inch 36-pin strip male header - Blue plastic

Break-away 0.1" 36-pin strip male header - Blue - 10 pack

Product ID: 4150

In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten blue 36-pin 0.1" pitch break-away male headers. These are a little extra special in that the plastic holding the pins together is made of blue plastic instead of classic black. Breakaway headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're...

$4.95

17 in stock

Five pack of 20-pin 0.1 Female Header - Green plastic

20-pin 0.1" Female Header - Green - 5 pack

Product ID: 4159

Female header is like the duct tape of electronics. It's great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, sockets for wires or break-away header, etc. We go through these real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains five green 20-pin 0.1" pitch female headers. These are a little extra...

$2.50

53 in stock

Rugged Metal Pushbutton - 19mm 6V RGB Momentary

Product ID: 3425

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 Momentary 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...

$14.95

59 in stock

Angled shot of ten JST PH 4-pin Vertical Connector.

JST PH 2mm 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 - which are compatible with the JST PH 4 pin. These are the vertical style. You can use these with any of our JST PH 4-Pin compatible / STEMMA cables. They're not STEMMA QT compatible (those use the smaller JST SH compatibles)....

$3.50

65 in stock

Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1K Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-A1K-30H4

Product ID: 5273

This Alpha Dual-Gang 1K Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log taper 1K potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

$2.50

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MAX7219CNG LED Matrix/Digit Display Driver - MAX7219

Product ID: 453

When you need some help driving a lot of LEDs, the MAX7219 is the best friend you could hope for. Many of us know that if you want to control a lot of LEDs, you'll want to use multiplexing, a technique that lets you control 64 LEDs (say) with only 16 pins (8x8). The annoying thing about 'plexing is that you need to use 8 power transistors (or a power register/latch,...

$12.95

72 in stock

Micro B USB Connectors - Pack of 5

Product ID: 4023

If you're a DIY enthusiast who likes to micro-manage your project's connections, here is a 5-pack of some micro USB connectors! They're sturdy metal with 4 through-hole mounting tabs, its really hard to rip these off a PCB. In an SMT line you can just paste over the through holes and the pads will solder in place. We use this connector for all our micro B USB boards...

$2.95

40 in stock

2x40 Right Angle Edge Connector for micro:bit

Product ID: 3342

This is a connector that fits directly to the edge contacts of a BBC micro:bit. The connector has 80 pins, but because of the different widths of the micro:bit edge contacts, some of the micro:bit contacts will map to more than one of this connector's pins. Also, the back half of the pins are not used at all. The edge connector gives access to all the important pins...

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Sewing Machine Speed Controller - Foot Pedal Potentiometer

Foot Pedal Potentiometer - Sewing Machine Speed Controller

Product ID: 3739

We've had a foot pedal switch in the store for a while but some people have contacted us asking if there was a way to retrofit it to perform variable speed control, like a potentiometer. And here it is! This is a Foot Pedal Potentiometer (a.k.a Sewing Machine Speed Controller). This is a really nice quality one, very sturdy, with a friendly 3.5mm 'audio' connector on...

$26.95

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SMT Straight Connector for micro:bit

Product ID: 3888

$2.95

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Break-away 0.1 inch 2x36-pin strip dual male header

Break-away 0.1" 2x36-pin strip dual male header (10 pieces)

Product ID: 1539

Breakaway header is like the duct tape of electronics. Its great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, fits into any breadboard, etc. We go through these guys real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of ten! Each pack contains 10 x dual row male 2x36-pin long headers, 0.1" pitch, that can be stacked next to...

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8 MHz Ceramic Resonator / Oscillator

Product ID: 1872

$0.75

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Adafruit PC Joystick seesaw - STEMMA QT / Qwiic.

Adafruit PC Joystick to seesaw I2C Adapter - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Product ID: 5753

Back in my day, we used to have these big chunky PC joysticks that would plug into the back of your PC. No, not through USB, they had a DE-15 port and they'd go into the Game Port your sound effects card. Now, of course, we have tons of USB ports and quality audio is built into every computer. But what if you want to re-live your Commander Keen days? This board has a...

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Dual RCA Jack for Adafruit I2S Audio Bonnet

Product ID: 4171

RCAs are some of our favorite plugs. Easy to use and easy to handle, and still very popular on stereo equipment due to their universal nature. This dual/stereo RCA jack set is the right kind to solder right into our I2S Audio Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - perfect for those who want composite output rather than a 3.5mm stereo jack. That said, you don't have to use it with...

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Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Green

Product ID: 475

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Violet Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5537

$2.95

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Mini USB Round Panel Mount Plug showing front port

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

Product ID: 4211

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB Mini 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....

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Break-away 0.1 inch 36-pin strip male header - White plastic

Break-away 0.1" 36-pin strip male header - White - 10 pack

Product ID: 4149

In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten white 36-pin 0.1" pitch break-away male headers. These are a little extra special in that the plastic holding the pins together is made of white plastic instead of classic black. Breakaway headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're...

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Yellow Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5534

$2.95

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Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Green with Red LED - PB86

Product ID: 5518

$4.50

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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 20K "W" TS Tone - RV16AF-41-15R1

Product ID: 5257

This Alpha 20K "W" TS Tone potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a funky W TS Tone taper 20K ohm potentiometer. A W taper is pretty unique and is reverse audio log up to the midpoint and regular audio log after that, sometimes these are called 'G' taper. It's smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own....

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Five pack of 20-pin 0.1 Female Header - Red plastic

20-pin 0.1" Female Header - Red - 5 pack

Product ID: 4157

Female header is like the duct tape of electronics. It's great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, sockets for wires or break-away header, etc. We go through these real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains red white 20-pin 0.1" pitch female headers. These are a little extra...

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DIN Rail 2x8 IDC to Terminal Block Adapter Breakout

Product ID: 4436

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. You connect a 2x8 IDC cable to this very PCB, which can be DIN rail-mounted. Then, all 16 pins are broken out into terminal blocks, so you can connect and power your sensors, displays, microcontrollers, etc. No...

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FGG.0B Quick Connect 5 Pin Plug - 9mm Outer Diameter

Product ID: 5316

If you want the look and feel of aeronautical style quick-release connectors, this FGG.0B 5-pin Plug is an elegant and inexpensive alternative to official LEMO-C connectors. Sure, they're not mil-spec but they do work and look great for DIY projects, keyboard builds, robotics, wearables, and more. The connector snaps together smoothly and can disconnect only when the...

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0.1 inch 2x36-pin Strip Straight Socket (Female) Header

0.1" 2x36-pin Strip Straight Socket (Female) Header (5 pack)

Product ID: 1544

Socket (female) header is like the duct tape of electronics. Its great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards or PCBs to allow 22AWG wire or male header to connect, etc. We go through these gals real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains 5 x dual row female 36-pin long headers, 0.1"...

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1/4" (6.35mm) DIY Stereo Plug

Product ID: 1803

$1.50

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Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 50K Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-50K-30H4

Product ID: 5270

This Alpha Dual-Gang 50K Linear potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log taper 50K potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

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Five pack of 20-pin 0.1 Female Header - White plastic

20-pin 0.1" Female Header - White - 5 pack

Product ID: 4155

Female header is like the duct tape of electronics. It's great for connecting things together, soldering to perf-boards, sockets for wires or break-away header, etc. We go through these real fast, and thought that given how handy they are, we'd offer them in a pack of five! Each pack contains five white 20-pin 0.1" pitch female headers. These are a little extra...

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0.1 inch dual 2x36-pin Strip Right-Angle Female/Socket Header

0.1" 2x36-pin Strip Right-Angle Socket (Female) Header (5 pack)

Product ID: 1543

$7.95

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Product ID: 5049

$8.95

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Pimoroni Picade Wiring Loom - Version 2

Product ID: 4519

This wiring loom from Pimoroni has all the cables and connectors you'll need to connect a joystick, arcade buttons, and illuminated button to Picade X HAT. It's ideal for DIY arcade cabinet builds and retro gaming. The loom consists of four separate sets of wires (26AWG), all 35cm long: 5-pin female connector to 5-pin male Dupont connector 12 x spade connectors...

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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 1K Reverse Audio - RV16AF-41-15R1-C1K-30H4

Product ID: 5265

This Alpha 1K Reverse Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a unique reverse audio taper 1K potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots for...

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Brown Micro Potentiometer Knob - 4 pack

Product ID: 5540

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DIN Rail 10x10 to Terminal Block Adapter

Product ID: 5245

This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. There are 10 spring-terminal blocks on either side of the PCB, and they are connected straight through. Use stranded or solid-core wires, they can be signal or power wires. And of course, you can fit a few wires per...

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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 5K Reverse Audio - RV16AF-41-15R1-C5K-30H4

Product ID: 5264

This Alpha 5K Reverse Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a unique reverse audio taper 5K ohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha pots...

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Silver Anodized Aluminum Bumper Feet - Pack of 2

Product ID: 5055

$8.95

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Purple Anodized Aluminum Bumper Feet - Pack of 2

Product ID: 5050

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USB micro B JIG Dummy Plug

Product ID: 5356

This USB micro B "JIG" Dummy Plug is a small, handy device for those interested in debugging their smartphones or other devices that use the ID pin #4 for a special signal. This plug has a 300K resistor from the ID pin to ground, which can be used to resuscitate Samsung S4, S5, S6 and possibly others by putting into an emergency repair mode. It's also useful for...

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Red Anodized Aluminum Bumper Feet - Pack of 2

Product ID: 5052

$8.95

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Green Anodized Aluminum Bumper Feet - Pack of 2

Product ID: 5053

$8.95

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Alpha Dual-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 5K Audio - RV16A01F-41-15R1-A5K-30H4

Product ID: 5284

This Alpha Dual-Gang 5K Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one potentiometer stack, for independent stereo control. It's an audio/log taper 5K potentiometer on each half, with one shared knob for both. It's 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...

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Blue Anodized Aluminum Bumper Feet - Pack of 2

Product ID: 5054

$8.95

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Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount - 250K Reverse Audio - RV16AF-41-15R1-C250K-30H4

Product ID: 5260

This Alpha 250K Reverse Audio potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a unique reverse audio taper 250K ohm potentiometer. It's 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. Folks love Alpha...

$1.95

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Mono Enclosed Speaker - 3W 4 Ohm

Product ID: 3351

Listen up! This 2.8" x 1.2" speaker is a great addition to any audio project where you need 4 ohm impedance and 3W or less of power. We particularly like this speaker as it is small and enclosed for good audio volume and quality. It has a handy JST 2PH input cable to add audio to your displays and other projects (this connector is part of the JST-PH series which is...

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Angled Shot of the I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder.

Product ID: 1479

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DIY Magnetic Connector - Right Angle Five Contact Pins

Product ID: 5359

If you love power adapters or toys & gadgets that have magnetic connections, you can now experiment with these futuristic connectors easily. It's sorta like a DIY "MagSafe-styled" connector, with five 0.1" spaced contact pogo pins and a right angle solderable connection to your PCB. If you've ever owned a MacBook or a littleBits set, you'll find the functionality...

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

Male Header 36-pin 0.1" Short Break-away Type - 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 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...

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Product ID: 4190

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High-Conductivity Heater Fabric powered, with thermal camera showing heated area

EeonTex High-Conductivity Heater Fabric - NW170-PI-20

Product ID: 3670

High-conductive heating fabrics are so hot right now! Literally! This non-woven fabric feels a little like felted paper but is filled with conductive material that can make the fabric emit heat when powered. Resistive heating fabrics safely deliver comfortable conductive and radiant heating at low voltage through thin, lightweight and flexible fabric. Unlike...

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0.1 inch 36-pin Strip Right-Angle Female/Socket Header

0.1" 36-pin Strip Right-Angle Female/Socket Header (5 pack)

Product ID: 1542

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JST PH 2mm 3-pin Horizontal Connector (10-pack) - STEMMA

Product ID: 4391

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 which are compatible with the JST PH 3 pin. These are the horizontal style. You can use these with any of our JST PH 3-Pin compatible / STEMMA cables. They're not STEMMA QT compatible (those use the smaller JST SH). We also carry...

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Analog Potentiometer Volume Adjustable TRRS Headset

Product ID: 3959

Most modern headphone sets are purely digital - with three volume control buttons in-line with the cable. These headphones are interesting in that they have an analog volume control potentiometer. Perfect for use with electronic projects that don't have volume control, or for phones that don't know how to use the digital buttons. There is one button on the headset,...

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IC Sockets - Packs of 3 - Various Sizes

Product ID: 2309

An IC socket (Integrated Circuit socket) allows you to insert and remove chips easily from an assembled kit or project We have a range of pins and different widths to choose from to fit a variety of different chips; choose your size from the pull-down on the right! These are often used for soldering into a Perma Proto or PCB so that you can replace and swap chips...

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Terminal Blocks - Various Sizes

Product ID: 2234

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

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Large Surface Transducer with Wires - 4 Ohm 5 Watt

Product ID: 1784

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 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...

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LED Illuminated Triangle Pushbutton A.K.A 1960s Sci-Fi Buttons - in Various Colors

Product ID: 5179

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 1960s or 70s 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....

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Through-Hole Resistors - 100 ohm-100K ohm - 5% 1/4W - Packs of 25

Product ID: 2892

ΩMG! You're not going to be able to resist these handy resistor packs! Well, axially, they do all of the resisting for you! These are 25 Packs of Resistors. More specifically, they are carbon film, through-hole axial types, with 1/4 Watt max dissipation, 300V max voltage, 5% precision resistors... Whew! These are super common and great for use in any kit,...

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L293D Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver for DC or Steppers

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 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...

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Break-away 0.1 inch 36-pin strip male headers in Various Color plastic

Break-away 0.1" 36-pin strip male headers in Various Colors

Product ID: 4235

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten 36-pin 0.1" pitch break-away male headers. We gave these in bags of 10, in classic black as well as red, yellow, white, green and blue. There's also a variety pack with 2 each of the non-black colors. Breakaway headers are like the duct tape of...

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ChromaTek 19mm Rugged Latching Metal Pushbutton with NeoPixel - 19-B-L-F1

Product ID: 5235

By popular demand, we now have rugged metal buttons with a full-color NeoPixel LED ring light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. This is a 19mm Latching 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...

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Rugged Metal Pushbuttons - On/Off — Various Colors

Product ID: 3486

These chrome-plated metal buttons are tough without sacrificing style. They're on/off switch buttons – when you press it the 'normally-open' contact shorts to the common contact and the button stays 'pressed'. When you press it a second time, the button springs open, and the contacts open up again. We have blue, green, red, white, and RGB variants. Check out...

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Rugged Metal Pushbuttons - Momentary —Various Colors

Product ID: 2093

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Clear No-Logo iPhone Replacement Back - iPhone 4

Product ID: 929

Turn your iPhone 4 invisible! OK well maybe not invisible, but with this clear back you can gaze deeply into the inner works of the iPhone - great for when you want a geeky cyber-look or want to place a visible RFID tag inside the phone. This kit comes with a clear plastic back and two basic screwdrivers (one pentalobe, one phillips - use whichever your phone has) to...

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Lit up USB cable between computer and iPhone - White w/Aqua.

Flowing Effect iOS Dock Data+Charging Cable - White w/Aqua EL

Product ID: 1235

Spice up your iOS USB charging/data transfers with this elegant flowing-effect EL cable. The cable has a thin cord of EL in the center, and a micro-inverter in the USB plug. The cable works perfectly fine as a classic 2.5-foot long USB cable, and can be used for data transfer and/or charging. As the current draw through the cable increases, the speed of the flowing...

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W25Q80BV - 1 MByte SPI Flash

Product ID: 1564

This adorable little DIP chip has a megabyte of flash storage. It's solid-state and less expensive than an SD card, and has more storage than your microcontroller's EEPROM. Perfect for when you want to store or retreive up to 1 Megabyte of data. Use any microcontroller with SPI. This is a 3.3V part so you'll need to power it with 3.3VDC and use a level shifter if...

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Lit up USB cable between computer and iPhone - Black w/Aqua.

Product ID: 2692

Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB 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...

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Tiny Thermal Receipt Printer - TTL Serial / USB

Product ID: 2751

Add a really small 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 or computer, as you just plug it...

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Laser Break Beam Sensor

Product ID: 2122

Laser break beam sensors are usually kind of cumbersome. They work by detecting an object breaking a laser beam - but you usually have to set up a laser on one end and a sensor on the other. Unless your sensor is big, it can easily get out of alignment. ...but not this break beam sensor. It has a light sensor+lens next to the laser to detect the reflected dot when...

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Break-away 0.1 inch 36-pin strip male header - Green plastic

Break-away 0.1" 36-pin strip male header - Green - 10 pack

Product ID: 4153

In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except we need headers, headers, and more headers! Each pack contains ten green 36-pin 0.1" pitch break-away male headers. These are a little extra special in that the plastic holding the pins together is made of green plastic instead of classic black. Breakaway headers are like the duct tape of electronics. They're...

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Nano Thermal Receipt Printer - TTL Serial

Product ID: 2752

Add a really really small 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...

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Crayola ColorStudio HD+

Product ID: 1290

An animated world of color and discovery on your iPad!™ IMarker™ digital stylus + Crayola ColorStudio HD App iMarker + ColorStudio HD App iMarker is the key to unlock limitless discovery and play on your iPad. It's a digital marker, crayon, pencil and paint brush that interacts with the Crayola ColorStudio HD™ app to create all your favorite Crayola...

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Thermal Receipt Printer Guts

Product ID: 2753

Add printing capability to any microcontroller project with just the innards of a 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 a custom enclosure of your choosing. This printer is ideal for interfacing with a microcontroller, you...

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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 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...

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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 long or about 10 meters.

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32.768 KHz Crystal with two 12pF capacitors

32.768 KHz Crystal - 12.5pF capacitor load

Product ID: 2211

Keep your microcontroller or real-time-clock tickin' with a fancy timing crystal. This 32.768 KHz model comes in a cylindrical style standard package and is breadboard friendly and easy to use with any microcontroller, RTC, or device that requires an external crystal. The crystal has 12.5pF load capacitance requirements and is ideal for use when you have a real-time...

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micro:bit or CLUE Connector - Sunken Right Angle Type

Product ID: 4792

Product ID: 4021

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DIN Rail Terminal Block Adapter to Grand Central or Arduino Mega

Product ID: 4555

Discontinued - you can grab this DIN Rail Terminal Block Adapter to Metro or Arduino Uno instead! This one's going out to all the makers and designers who use DIN railing in their builds. This adapter plate is perfect for simplifying complex wiring. You connect an Arduino Mega or Grand Central M4 Express to this breakout PCB, which can be DIN rail-mounted. All wires...

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