DIY Kits

Get hands-on with electronics using Altronics' range of DIY kits. Perfect for beginners, students, educators and experienced makers, our kits provide an enjoyable way to explore circuits, components and technology. From electronic projects and soldering kits to educational builds and creative experiments, you'll find options to suit a variety of interests and skill levels. Whether you're starting your electronics journey or expanding your project collection, our DIY kits offer a practical way to learn, build and innovate.

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(SC May 2010) Amplifiers which run from 12V DC generally don't put out much power and they are usually not hifi as well. But this little stereo amplifier ticks the power and low distortion boxes. With a 14.4
K5136

12V 20 Watt Amplifier Module Kit

Amplifiers which run from 12V DC generally don't put out much power and they are usually not hifi as well. But this little stereo amplifier ticks the power and low distortion boxes. (As seen in Silicon Chip Magazine May 2010)
$57.50
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Avoid the hassle with this pre-assembled timing controller, conveniently packaged in a compact and reliable form. It's easy to connect and versatile enough to adapt to your requirements. The start and stop functions are managed by simple switching contacts, and the relay output can control devices up to 25VDC at 3A.
A0713

12V 3A Time Switch Module M113A

Avoid the hassle with this pre-assembled timing controller, conveniently packaged in a compact and reliable form. It's easy to connect and versatile enough to adapt to your requirements. The start and stop functions are managed by simple switching contacts, and the relay output can control devices up to 25VDC at 3A.
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$42.68
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(SC November '08) This small circuit can be used as a speed controller for a 12V motor rated up to 5A (continuous) or as a dimmer for a 12V halogen or standard incandescent lamp up to 50W. It varies the power to the load (motor or lamp) usi
K6008

12V Motor Speed / Light Dimmer Controller Kit

This small circuit can be used as a speed controller for a 12V motor rated up to 5A (continuous) or as a dimmer for a 12V halogen or standard incandescent lamp up to 50W. It varies the power to the load (motor or lamp) using pulse width modulation (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine November ‘08).
$22.95
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Kemo M122 switch allows users to switch lamps or other electric devices on or off at dusk or daybreak. The sensitivity of the luminous intensity may be changed by partially covering the sensor mechanically.
A0724

12V Twilight Switch M122

Kemo M122 switch allows users to switch lamps or other electric devices on or off at dusk or daybreak. The sensitivity of the luminous intensity may be changed by partially covering the sensor mechanically.
$36.32
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(SC June '11) This gutsy little speed controller has a wide range of applications and is simple to build and use. There are no software settings to fiddle with but it does have some really useful features such as low-battery protection, soft start
K6007

12V/24V 20A DC Motor Speed Controller Kit

This gutsy little speed controller has a wide range of applications and is simple to build and use. There are no software settings to fiddle with but it does have some really useful features such as low-battery protection, soft start and adjustable pulse frequency. It can run from 12V or 24V batteries at currents of up to 20A. (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine June ''11).
$46.14
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These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective
solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a
power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy
resin, offering excellent durabili
A0702

12W Mono Amplifier Module

These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy resin, excellent durability and reliability.
$35.00
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These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy resin, offering excellent durability
A0720

12W Plug And Play Mono Amplifier Module

These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input.
$48.64
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(SC Nov '11) Power Supply Board for K 5165 135W Ultra Low Distortion Amplifier.
K5168

135W Ultra LD Amplifier Power Supply Module

Power Supply Board for K 5165 135W Ultra Low Distortion Amplifier (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine Nov’11).
$38.64
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(SC Jan-May '17) This completely new amp design incorporates most of the features of Silicon Chip Ultra-LD Mk4 200W amp but uses easy-to-solder through-hole components - no SMD!
K5157

200W SC200 Amplifier Module Kit

This completely new amp design incorporates most of the features of Silicon Chip Ultra-LD Mk4 200W amp but uses easy-to-solder through-hole components - no SMD! (Silicon Chip  Jan-May ‘17).
$118.18
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(SC Dec 2004) Extremely simple amplifier kit designed to be easy enough for beginners to assemble.  Delivers 20W RMS and is suitable for small hi-fi applications or a PC sound system.
K5116

20W Amplifier Module Kit

Extremely simple amplifier kit designed to be easy enough for beginners to assemble. Delivers 20W RMS and is suitable for small hi-fi applications or a PC sound system.(Silicon Chip Magazine Dec 2004).
$36.59
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(SC April '12) Are you alarmed by the juicy &quotsplatt&quot from your mains power point when you plug in something like a large plasma TV set? Do you sometimes burn out light and power point switches because of
K6042

240V Mains Soft Starter Kit

Are you alarmed by the juicy "splatt" from your mains power point when you plug in something like a large plasma TV set? Do you sometimes burn out light and power point switches because of appliance switch-on surge currents (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine April ‘12).
$31.36
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These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective
solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a
power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy
resin, offering excellent durabili
A0700

3.5W Mono Amplifier Module

These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy resin, offering excellent durability and reliability.
$25.91
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These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective
solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a
power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy
resin, offering excellent durabili
A0705

40W Mono Amplifier Module

These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy resin, offering excellent durability and reliability.
$53.64
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A fun LED cube featuring 64 blue LEDs for creating cool lighting effects. This kit has been designed to be easier to construct by using pre-made LED module strips and is housed with the Arduino control board and USB FTDI interface inside a laser cut acrylic case.
K8109

4x4x4 Arduino Based Blue LED Acrylic Cube Kit

A fun LED cube featuring 64 blue LEDs for creating cool lighting effects. This kit has been designed to be easier to construct by using pre-made LED module strips and is housed with the Arduino control board and USB FTDI interface inside a laser cut acrylic case.
$62.73
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This mono version of Silicon Chip’s new equaliser is perfect for instrument boxes or PA systems. It features extremely low noise and distortion, so it won’t degrade your signal. Multiple methods of powering the unit make fitting it into an existing system a breeze.
K5310

7 Band Mono Equaliser Kit

This mono version of Silicon Chip’s new equaliser is perfect for instrument boxes or PA systems. It features extremely low noise and distortion, so it won’t degrade your signal. Multiple methods of powering the unit make fitting it into an existing system a breeze.
$54.55
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This stereo version of Silicon Chip’s new equaliser is perfect for new and existing home Hi-Fi systems. It features extremely low noise and distortion, so it won’t degrade your signal. Multiple methods of powering the unit make fitting it into an existing system a breeze.
K5315

7 Band Stereo Equaliser Kit

This stereo version of Silicon Chip’s new equaliser is perfect for new and existing home Hi-Fi systems. It features extremely low noise and distortion, so it won’t degrade your signal. Multiple methods of powering the unit make fitting it into an existing system a breeze.
$77.27
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(SC January 2013) A fully upgraded and redesigned version of the 'Champ Amp'. Delivers up to 7 watts of peak power with lower noise and distortion levels. It also offers muting and standby control, plus two
K6066

7 Watt Champion Amplifier Kit

A fully upgraded and redesigned version of the 'Champ Amp'. Delivers up to 7 watts of peak power with lower noise and distortion levels. It also offers muting and standby control, plus two.(As seen in Silicon Chip Magazine January 2013)
$15.23
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(SC Feb '94)
 Physically about the same size as a standard 9V battery, this compact little amplifier delivers 0.5W of power into 8 ohms from a 9V battery.  Ideal for beginners, experimenting and small audio projects.
K2115

8 Ohm 0.5W Champ Power Amplifier Kit

Physically about the same size as a standard 9V battery, this compact little amplifier delivers 0.5W of power into 8 ohms from a 9V battery. Ideal for beginners, experimenting and small audio projects.(as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine Feb ’94)
$10.45
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A powerful and versatile programming and breakout shield for ATtiny. Combine the shield with your favourite UNO and you've instantly got a programmer and debugging system in one!
K9815

ATDEV For ATtiny

A powerful and versatile programming and breakout shield for ATtiny. Combine the shield with your favourite UNO and you've instantly got a programmer and debugging system in one!
$20.86
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High quality friction fit clear acrylic case designed to fit  the K5192 Stereo Hifi Valve Preamplifier kit.
K5193

Case To Suit K5192 Hifi Valve Preamplifier Kit

High quality friction fit clear acrylic case designed to fit the K5192 Stereo Hifi Valve Preamplifier kit.
$31.77
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(SC January 2013)  Designed to complement the K 6066 Champion Amp kit.  Utilises a low voltage op-amp IC with considerably better performance than the old 'Pre-Champ'.  Provides added gain to your signal whe
K6044

Champion Pre-Amp Kit

Designed to complement the K 6066 Champion Amp kit. Utilises a low voltage op-amp IC with considerably better performance than the old 'Pre-Champ'. Provides added gain to your signal when used with general audio circuits, microphones or instruments (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine January 2013)
$15.23
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Sometimes you don't need ultra-precise PWM control. Based on a 555 Timer, it provides a quick PWM solution for all sorts of applications from power tools to motor speed control, to dimming lights.
K9810

Choppy PWM Controller Kit

Sometimes you don't need ultra-precise PWM control. Based on a 555 Timer, it provides a quick PWM solution for all sorts of applications from power tools to motor speed control, to dimming lights.
$14.77
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(SC Nov '12) This high specced power amplifier operates in Class 'D' as opposed to earlier amplifiers which run in the more conventional Class 'AB' or Class 'A'. The new Class 'D' amplifier offers the extrem
K5181

Classic 250W Class D Audio Amplifier Kit

(SC Nov '12) This high specced power amplifier operates in Class 'D' as opposed to earlier amplifiers which run in the more conventional Class 'AB' or Class 'A'. The new Class 'D' amplifier offers the extremely low distortion figures of a Class ''A'' whilst still having the efficiency of a standard class''AB'' amplifier (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine Nov ’12).
$95.45
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This 3 state logic probe design includes power connection leads and utilises the LM339N chip to provide logic states when checking circuits, output pins on boards etc.
K9800

DIYODE 3 State Logic Probe Kit

This 3 state logic probe design includes power connection leads and utilises the LM339N chip to provide logic states when checking circuits, output pins on boards etc. (as seen in DIYODE magazine October 2017).
$15.68
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(SC April '04) Allows quick &quotin-circuit&quot detection of defective electrolytic capacitors.  0.01-99&#937 autoranging. Includes case & fully screened & punched front panel.
K2574

ESR Meter Kit

Allows quick "in-circuit" detection of defective electrolytic capacitors. 0.01-99Ω autoranging. Includes case & fully screened & punched front panel (as seen in Silicon Chip Magazine April ‘04).
$95.45
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