Special Offers Timer & Clock Kits
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LD-002R Desktop Resin 3D PrinterK8620 |
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| Resin based 3D printers are rapidly becoming the go to tool for high resolution 3D prints. They offer a faster print process with excellent accuracy and a stronger finished product thanks to UV curing on each layer. | ||
Ender-3 Desktop 3D PrinterK8600 |
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| The Creality Ender 3 is one of the worlds best selling desktop 3D printers. Creality have developed the Ender 3 with a community of users and contributors to achieve the best possible print performance for its price. | ||
Ender-3 V3 SE Desktop 3D PrinterK8600A NEW |
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| The Ender-3 V3 SE 3D printer is an enhanced and upgraded version of Creality's hugely popular Ender 3 platform. Creality have built in more features and optimisation for an intuitive and efficient FDM 3D printing experience. This Ender 3 has been tailored for those wanting a no compromises approach to features. | ||
240V Christmas/Lighting Controller - Slave...K5886 |
| (SC October '10) Brings your Christmas light show to life! Lights will flash, dim up & down in time with your favourite Christmas carols. Power up to 32 channels of lights from a master unit & 4 slaves. | |||
Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer 8GBZ6302K NEW |
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| The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB single board computer. The bandwidth speed and performance of the new Raspberry Pi 5 is a step up from earlier models. | ||
Touchscreen Digital Audio Recording KitK5530 |
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| (SC Jun-July 2014) Record CD quality sound directly to an SD card with this touchscreen recorder. It offers hours of recording and playback time from an internal rechargeable Li-Ion AA battery and may be recharged via USB. A stereo line input and mono mic input are provided via 3.5mm jacks, plus an internal microphone for instant handheld r | ||
Line Tracking Smart Car Kit With BluetoothZ6451 |
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| This smart car kit uses the power of Arduino to provide a customisable line tracking and obstacle avoidance robot which can be modified, tweaked and upgraded. It features 4 wheels with acrylic base. The IR and line tracking sensors keep the robot from bumping into anything, whilst on board bluetooth allows control from your smartphone. | ||
PCB Tank Etching SystemT3201 |
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| Get first class results with one-off home brew or prototype PCBs with this etching tank. Save time and money over commercially available PCBs. Ensures efficient, clean and safe etching. The included pump aerates the etchant, maximising it's effectiveness. | ||
Argon Nanosound Case to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8932 |
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| Turns your Pi into a high resolution network music player for MP3, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AAC, FLAC, DSD, Audio CD and many more file types. On-board DAC for very high quality audio output. The ideal home music server for the audiophile! All aluminium case provides excellent cooling for your Pi 4. | ||
Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer 4GBZ6302J NEW |
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| The Raspberry Pi 5 4GB single board computer. The bandwidth speed and performance of the new Raspberry Pi 5 is a step up from earlier models. | ||
ROCK Model 4C Plus Single Board ComputerZR6302G |
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| The OKdo ROCK 4C+ is a reliable, multifunctional and high-performing single-board computer based on a robust Rockchip RK3399T SoC, Dual Cortex® A72 CPU and Arm Mali™ T860MP4 GPU. | ||
Mega Box Mark II for ArduinoK9670A |
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| Developed in house by Altronics, this new revised MegaBox is an upgrade of our original K 9670 - adding space for two shields, plus FIVE 2A 5V relay outputs and eight opto isolated outputs. All UNO/Mega pins are broken out to header sockets for easy connection to other breakouts. | ||
Fingerprint Access Controller KitK9350 |
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| Do you hate carrying keys? The Fingerprint Access Controller can store and recognise up to 20 fingerprints and can give access to your home or workplace at any time, day or night. | ||
Funduino Analog Display KitZ6313 |
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| This kit includes an LCD readout for visualising data from a variety of included analog sensors. It is supplied with an Arduino UNO compatible board, USB cable, sensor connection leads and 10 breakout boards. The boards included ultrasonic distance detector, moisture sensor, water sensor, joystick, mic and accelerometer. | ||
Maximite Colour Computer KitK9555 |
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| (SC September 2012) Fully upgraded Maximite design, see below for list of upgrades. Ideal for datalogging, monitoring & switching relays. Utilising the new Microchip PIC32 processor, this powerful embedded computer can read/save programs on an SD c | ||
LED Musicolour Light Controller KitK5804 |
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| (SC Oct/Nov '12) Accepts audio input signals and drives coloured LEDs "in tune" with the music. 16 output channels respond to different audio frequency bands and the light brightness is in proportion to the | ||
12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller KitK6027 |
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| This MPPT charge/Light controller will work with 12V or 24V solar panels to charge a 12V or 24V lead-acid or lithium iron phosphate battery. you can then use the battery to run 12V dc lighting. | ||
DFR0273 Arduino Speech Synthesis ShieldZ6560 |
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| This Speech Synthesis Shield is designed to be easily stacked upon any standard arduinos. It uses a XFS5051CE speech synthesis chip from IFLYTEK which combines world leading technology and high degree of integration. | ||
Argon One M2 Case to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8930 |
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| A R-Pi 4 enclosure supporting one M.2 SATA SSD drive, plus two full size HDMI ports, power management modes and built in IR control support. Features both active and passive cooling from an internal fan and aluminium heatsinking case. | ||
Micro:bit STEM Mini Smart Robot Car V2.0Z6454 |
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| STEM bot is an easy to program 2 wheel obstacle avoidance and line tracking robot. Coding your program is easy using the standard BBC Micro:bit software. Wiring and construction has been designed to be as simple as possible. | ||
Programmable Remote Control Mains Switch KitK6130 |
| This remote control mains switch can be programmed to switch appliances on and off after a set period or to switch power on and off at set times. | |||
K5250 Power Supply KitK5255 |
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| Up to 12 K5250 Intercom Sub-stations can be used from this one power supply. | ||
HID (RFID) Entry Tag KitK9300 |
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| Essentially, the system consists of a reader module and one or more "tags". Based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identity) technology, each tag is encoded with a unique identity. When a tag is brought within range of th | ||
Soccer Challenge RobotsX3035 |
| Create your own family world cup with these fun football robots. 2 players included with pitch (1m x 0.8m), goals, ball and cones. | |||
Video / Audio Switcher KitK5842 |
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| (SC June '01) If your home or business has more than one CCTV security camera you will want an automatic scanner that switches between the cameras so you can see what's happening, all on a single monitor. | ||
U-Blox Neo-6M GPS Module With SD Slot & An...Z6332 |
| A GPS shield for Arduino featuring a 28dB high performance antenna and SD card slot. 3.3/5V input. | |||
Remote Control Drifter Stunt CarX3099 |
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| Perform awesome stunts with this remote control drifter stunt car. You can enjoy the feature of drifting and 360° spinning. A great gift idea for birthday and Christmas presents. | ||
Multi Claw Robotic Arm KitK1096 |
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| Looking for a unique robotic arm with exclusive features? This innovative arm will definitely surprise you. Unlock the safety switch and press on the red racing-car power button, the robotic arm directly enters stand-by mode and the rumbling of operation leads you the way to a mechanical gaming experience. | ||
3D Printing PenK8300A |
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| A crafty addition to any work space this handheld pen extrudes 1.75mm PLA or ABS filament for decorating objects, simple plastic repair jobs or touch ups to 3D printed models. | ||
LED Christmas/Lighting Controller - Slave KitK5887 |
| (SC October '11) This new LED light slave controller kit will operate with the K 5885 master unit. Drive up to eight strings of LEDs, each string with completely individual control. Up to four slaves can be used per system - that's 32 channels of l | |||
Photoflash Camera Trigger KitK6009 |
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| (SC January '09) Want to try your hand at 'stop motion' photography? This camera shutter/flash controller allows you to take a picture at a precise moment between 1ms and 9.99s after a trigger. Triggering can be from the included electret mic | ||
GT-511C1R Fingerprint Sensor Breakout ModuleZ6394 |
| Add fingerprint authentication to your access control project. This device can store up to 20 individual prints via 360° recognition. | |||
240V Mains Brownout Protector KitK6049 |
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| The Brownout Protector is designed to protect single-phase induction motors in fridges, freezers, pumps etc from burnout if they attempt to start during a brownout. It will switch off the power if the voltage falls below a set threshold. | ||
SATA M2 Expansion Board to suit H8952H8931 |
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| SATA expansion can be screwed onto the bottom of the case to provide support for M.2 SATA SSD drives. | ||
Argon ONE V2 Case To Suit Raspberry Pi 4H8952A |
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| This Raspberry Pi 4 Argon ONE V2 Case not only has brilliant passive cooling (the whole top part of the case is a heatsink) but also protects the Raspberry Pi without compromising the full functionality of the motherboard. | ||
Mini-Maximite BASIC Computer KitK9552 |
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| (SC November 2011) The idea behind the miniMaximite is simple: to shrink the Maximite down to the size of a large postage stamp while keeping it 100% compatible with the larger version in its external I/O capabilities and programming language. | ||
eFuse Resettable 12V Circuit Breaker KitK6075 |
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| Ideal for automotive fault-finding * Set for any current between 315mA and 10A. This resettable Electronic Fuse (eFuse) can be used temporarily in place of a conventional fuse when fault-finding. | ||
pyXY SM700 ARM 7 Prototype BoardZ6270 ROHS |
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| A shield compatible development board featuring the Synapse SM700 wireless network module. Designed to set up wireless mesh networks with a 32-bit ARM7 processor & plenty of on-board memory. | ||
Robot Escape Bug KitK1103 |
| This robotic bug kit is a fun and educational introduction to electronics. It uses three infra red emitting diodes to navigate its way around objects, through mazes etc. The inbuilt microprocessor enables it to 'th | |||
Line Tracking Mouse KitK1105 |
| Great fun for the kids! An educational electronics kit which, when constructed, is designed to track along black lines on a tabletop. Simply lay out a path of electrical tape, and watch it follow the path! It includes easy to follow instructions, and take | |||
Remote Control MotorbikeX3062 NEW |
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| Your kids will have lots of fun with this 2.4GHz remote control motorbike. Not only can it swing left and right but it also features variable speed. | ||
Argon ONE Case to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8952 |
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| This Raspberry Pi 4 Argon ONE Case not only has brilliant passive cooling (the whole top part of the case is a heatsink) but also protects the Raspberry Pi without compromising the full functionality of the motherboard. | ||
Mosquito Lure KitK1134 |
| This cheap and easy to build kit has been designed to help combat zika and other mosquito borne viruses. It lures male mosquitos into a trap by producing an inaudible tone which attracts them. The female mosquito is the culprit for the painful bites which are not only uncomfortable, but spread some very nasty viruses. | |||
Mains Timer KitK6047 |
| (SC August 2012). This simple circuit provides a turn-off delay for a 230VAC light or a fan. It can be used to make a bathroom fan run for a set period after the switch has been turned off or it can be used with a pushbutton to turn a light on fo | |||
Versatimer Switch KitK6125 |
| (SC June '11) The 'Versatimer' drives a 12V latching relay suitable for switching applications requiring a very low current drain. It also provides a battery discharge protection feature for use in designs with lead acid batteries. Plus an in-built | |||
Mini Quad Copter DroneX3070 |
| This nifty little copter fits into its controller for easy storage. The drone is recharged by USB (lead included), making it easy to recharge at home or in the car. It is easy to control, even for flying novices, and even peforms acrobatic flips. | |||
Quick Brake Automotive Light KitK4344 |
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| (SC Jan '16) The quick brake module is designed to detect fast pedal movements between the accelerator and the brake, switching on the brake lights of your car before your foot reaches the brake pedal. This gives other drivers more notice when travelling behind you and reduces the risk of a rear end accident. | ||
Red Dual Fan Armour Case To Suit Raspberry...H8959 |
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| This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model B. Features dual cooling fans. | ||
NEMA17 200 Step Stepper Motor & LeadJ0070 |
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| 12V 200-step 1.8&deg 48BYG stepper motor with interface lead. 2 phase type. 0.23Nm holding torque. 5mm&Oslash shaft. NEMA17 M3 mounting hole pattern (31mm). Size: 42x42x34 (25mm shaft). 1m lead. | ||
TOY0055 'Learn To Solder' Zoo Animals KitK2546 |
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| This DIY soldering kit contains everything you need to create simple circuits with minimum level electronics and soldering. Kids will be introduced to the basics of circuit, soldering and take the opportunity to play with LEDs, batteries. | ||
NESPi Style Raspberry Pi 4 CaseH8953 |
| A retro gaming styled Pi 4 case providing excellent cooling performance and easy access to all of the Pi’s ports. Ideal for RetroPi gaming projects. Internal fan for added cooling. | |||
Salt Water Fuel Cell Motorcycle KitK1111 |
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| An environmentally friendly motorcycle powered by a salt water fuel cell. A great way to learn about alternative energy ideas. No batteries required! Includes 3 fuel cell sheets. Approx length 130mm. Can be assembled in under an hour. | ||
7 In 1 Solar Rechargeable StationK1121 |
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| An innovative solar kit that can be assembled into a motorised toy, plus a transforming solar powered recharging station. No glue or soldering required. Provides hours of fun playing and transforming vehicles into different configurations. Build a concep | ||
Jumbo 7 Segment Digit LED Display KitK9680 |
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| (Designed by Altronics) These 210 x 110mm jumbo digits are made from PCB and can be daisychained together into an array of numbers for counter and clock projects. Each board is fitted with 74HC595 8 bit serial shift register chip and can be driven by Arduino ShiftOut. Aux output is provided for driving a decimal point/colon. Build yourself a sales | ||
PC infra red controller kitK2755 |
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| (SC Aug '03) Simply connects to your serial port and provides remote control of Winamp and WinDVD software packages. In addition to this it can also provide a host of other PC automation abilities. Great for watchin | ||
Red Armour Case To Suit Raspberry Pi 4H8954 |
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| This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model B. It is a great passive cooling case to help raspberry pi 4 board cooling down. | ||
6 In 1 Solar Super Recycler KitK1132 |
| This educational kit uses common household items like soft drink cans and DVDs to create fun and interesting solar powered designs. The kit can be built (and rebuilt) up to 6 different ways. | |||
Super Stereo Ear KitK8135 |
| This stereo amplifier boosts ambient sound in the surround area by 50x! It has a headphone jack, volume control and power switch. | |||
Funduino Pro Mini 328 5V/16MHzZ6222A |
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| Measuring a tiny (0.8mm) thick the Arduino Pro Mini comes unpopulated enabling you to solder in any connector or wire with any orientation you need. Ideal for experienced Arduino users or building into a compact embedded design. This board connects directly to the FTDI basic breakout board and supports auto-reset. | ||
433MHz Remote Control Trigger Kit - Transm...K1955 |
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| (SC January '09) This easy to build transmitter and receiver unit can remote activate just about anything you want over a range of 200m! Up to 5 receivers may be used in one area and each can drive a 12V rel | ||
DC-DC Boost Display Module 3-34V In / 4-35...Z6339 |
| A boost module allowing a low input voltage to be increased to a higher output voltage. Display can be toggled between input and output voltages. Input 3-34V DC. Output 4-35V DC. 2A continuous current. Size: 66L x 34W x 14Hmm. | |||
VESA Mount Case To Suit Raspberry Pi 4H8967 |
| Allows mounting of your Pi to the rear of a monitor using standard 100mm spacing VESA bolt holes. Made from laser cut acrylic plastic. Internal fan for added cooling. | |||
White Case To Suit FlickHAT For Raspberry PiH8968 |
| Plastic housing to suit Raspberry Pi Flick hat gesture motion sensor | |||
Raspberry Pi Pico W With Wi-FiZ6424 NEW |
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| The Raspberry Pi Pico W is perfect for IoT and wireless projects, better still, it's such an affordable 32-bit microcontroller that is packed with peripheries including WiFi. | ||
WiFi ESP8266-ESP-12F Development BoardZ6381 |
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| An Arduino compatible development board featuring WiFi making it ideal for plug-and-play projects.The board also features its GPIO broken out, a full USB-serial interface, NodeMCU pre-flashed and a power supply all on the one breadboard-friendly package. | ||
Black Quattro VESA Case to suit Raspberry PiH8950A ROHS |
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| A square case for your Raspberry Pi with internal 2.5&rdquo HDD bay and space for HATs & a camera. Ideal for desktop use, may also be VESA mounted. | ||
7 Segment 4 Digit LED Driver Shield KitK9700 |
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| (Designed by Altronics) This 4 digit common anode driver board is ideal for building an Arduino controlled clock or counter. It features two on board 74HC595 chips which can be easily driven using Arduino ShiftOut. It utilises all through hole components for easy construction. | ||
Acrylic Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Cooling FanH8958 |
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| This compact multi-layer acrylic case suits the Raspberry Pi Model B 4 and provides access to all ports on the board. To keep your Pi cool, a 5V fan with header connection is provided, plus grill cover. | ||
Robot Motorised BaseK1102 |
| This robotic base provides an excellent foundation for your own robot design. It contains 2 motors and all necessary parts required for your robots gearbox. Wheels and feet are provided depending on how you want your robot to get around! Simple comprehens | |||
Heart Rate Monitor Breakout For ArduinoZ6352 |
| Uses an IR LED and optical transistor to detect pulse on the surface of the skin. Can be easily attached to a velcro strap or ear clip. 3-5V input. 15mmØ. | |||
Voltmeter LED Expanded Scale KitK4326 |
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| (ETI September '80) Brilliant single chip design by ETI. Ten segment display indicates exact voltage in 0.5V increments from 10.5V to 15V. | ||
Funduino Lilypad Style ATmega328 Developme...Z6349 |
| The "lilypad" form factor allows easy building of sewable electronics and e-textile projects. Can be used with Z 6368 LED sequins. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs) and 6 analog inputs. 50mmØ. | |||
Red and White ABS Box to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8964 |
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| A compact, snap together red and white case to suit the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B development board. Designed with all connection recesses and venting. | ||
Black and Grey ABS Box to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8965 |
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| A compact, snap together black and grey case to suit the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B development board. Designed with all connection recesses and venting. | ||
Mini Vox Relay KitK5544 |
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| (SC Sept. '94) Compact miniature design uses only one IC to switch a relay. This versatile Vox circuit is triggered whenever a noise or sound is made (via the microphone) causing a relay to close for a preset time. | ||
199mm x 199mm 3mm Acrylic Sheet Translucen...H0727 |
| 199mm x 199mm sheet of 3mm thick acrylic. Ideal for mounting circuit boards and breadboards for prototyping and design projects. | |||
199mm x 199mm 3mm Acrylic Sheet Translucen...H0726 |
| 199mm x 199mm sheet of 3mm thick acrylic. Ideal for mounting circuit boards and breadboards for prototyping and design projects. | |||
199mm x 199mm 3mm Acrylic Sheet WhiteH0730 |
| 199mm x 199mm sheet of 3mm thick acrylic. Ideal for mounting circuit boards and breadboards for prototyping and design projects. | |||
199mm x 199mm 3mm Acrylic Sheet YellowH0732 |
| 199mm x 199mm sheet of 3mm thick acrylic. Ideal for mounting circuit boards and breadboards for prototyping and design projects. | |||
Heart Rate Interface Module for Arduino KitK9805 |
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| Utilises photoplethysmography sensing to detect blood flow and heart beating. This project is ideal for interfacing with Arduino projects requiring biometric monitoring. Published in DIYODE Magazine November 2017. | ||
310pc 2.54mm Header Connector KitK9642 |
| A huge assortment of single row header connectors for making your own custom length wiring harnesses or prototyping cables. Pack contains a variety of female connector housings in different sizes plus male and female pin connector crimps. | |||
150 x 150mm Double Sided Blank Fibreglass PCBH0757 |
| Double-sided, copper clad. 150 x 150mm +/- 5mm. Ideal for prototyping and one off PCB's. | |||
Champ Preamplifier KitK2112 |
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| (SC July '94) Designed to compliment the K 2115 Champ Amplifier When it comes to simplistic but effective circuitry design, you can't beat the pre-champ. It has been designed to compliment the CH-AMP kit which when | ||
3 Axis MicroMag Magnetic Sensor ModuleZ6300 |
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| A high performance magnetic field sensing module designed for use in solid state navigation & compassing equipment in automotive, marine and aeronautic applications. Output can be fed directly into a microprocessor such as Arduino boards. | |
Mecanum Left Side 60mm WheelJ0115 NEW |
| A plastic Mecanum wheel for robotics projects requiring omnidirectional movement. | |||
Mecanum Right Side 60mm WheelJ0116 NEW |
| A plastic Mecanum wheel for robotics projects requiring omnidirectional movement. | |||
Red Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0910 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
Green Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0911 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
Blue Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0912 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
Yellow Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0913 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
White Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0914 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
Black Arcade Style Momentary SwitchSA0915 NEW |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | ||
5V 2 Channel Relay ModuleZ6422 |
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| This 5V relay module is suitable for integration with many types of micro control systems, including Arduino. Ideal for home appliance control. The module is perfect for common Arduino applications. | ||
Passive Infra-Red (PIR) Movement Breakout ...Z6382 |
| Great for security or web cam projects. Detects movement from humans or animals. Range 0-7m. Detector angle 110°. 5V input. 32x24mm. | |||
Active Buzzer Breakout for Arduino Lily PadZ6398 |
| A mini breakout board for generating sound from your Arduino. 5V input. | |||
Salt Water Fuel Cell to suit K1116/K1120 Pk 5K1140 |
| Packet of 5 fuel cells designed to work with kits K 1116 and K 1120. Ages 8 and up. | |||
Salt Water Fuel Cell to suit K1122 Pk 5K1142 |
| Packet of 5 fuel cells designed to work with kit K1122. Ages 8 and up. | |||
DC-DC Converter Module 3.8-32V In / 1.25-3...Z6338X |
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| A converter module allowing a low input voltage to be increased to a higher output voltage. Input 3.8-32V DC. Output 1.25-35V DC. Ideal for powering higher voltage devices from a typical 5V microcontroller platform. 3A continuous current. |
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