Projects
The Altronic projects range includes a huge array of Raspberry Pi, Arduino, robotic and specialist kit designs for enthusiast builders and STEM learning.
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Remote Volume Control KitK5026 |
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| (SC June '02) Add a remote control volume to your latest audio project or amplifier. Ideal for building into amplifiers or pre-amps. It features PIC controlled precision and a motorised pot so the knob will move whe | |
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Resin Filter to Suit Creality 3D Resin Pri...K8621 |
| Disposable paper filter with 190um nylon mesh | ||
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Resistor 1R-10M Decade Box KitK7515 |
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| Designed by Altronics. A decade box is a really handy device for trying resistor values in-circuit before you select the final value to solder down. | |
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Resistor/Capacitor Decade Box KitK7520 |
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| Designed by Altronics. (SC Aug. 2014). A decade box is a really handy device for trying capacitor and resistor values in-circuit before you select the final value to solder down. | |
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RN-42 Bluetooth ModuleZ6230 |
| A class 2 Bluetooth module designed to replace the need for serial cables when sending data/code to your design. Low current consumption is ideal for short range battery powered applications. 3.3V operation. Compatible with all Bluetooth devices that supp | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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ROCK Model 4C Plus Single Board ComputerZR6302G |
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| The 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. | |
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RS232 Serial to TTL Bi-Directional Convert...Z6369 |
| A bi-directional converter to shift between serial and TTL communication. Includes USB cable for power and breakout jumper lead for TTL connection. 3-5V input. Maximum baud: 150kbps. | ||
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Running Micro Bug KitK8112 |
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| A bright coloured miniature bug shaped kit which is attracted to light sources. An intermediate level kit involving soldering which features two sub miniature motors and adjustable light sensitivity. | |
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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. | |
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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. | ||
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Salt Water Fuel Cell to suit K1122 Pk 5K1142 |
| Packet of 5 fuel cells designed to work with kit K1122. Ages 8 and up. | ||
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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. | |
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SD/MMC Card Mass Storage Breakout BoardZ6353 |
| A simple SD card interface for adding mass storage to your project for access to files or datalogging. Pinout is Arduino compatible, but can be used with most other microcontrollers. 3.3/5V input. 30W x 50Lmm. | ||
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Sensor Connection Shield for BBC MicrobitZ6464 |
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| This sensor connection shield allows you to breakout all digital and analog interfaces plus adds I2C serial port and SPI comms interfaces. | |
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Simple Breakout Board for BBC MicrobitZ6466 |
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| Plug in your micro:bit and breakout every pin to a standard header. Allowing you to connect it to other components using jumper wire. | |
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SMD 2.7V Vibration MotorJA0070 |
| SMD VIBRATION MOTOR Height of Motor Body (mm): 3.4 Width of Motor Body (mm): 4.4 Length of Motor Body (mm): 6.5 Overall Length (mm): 12.20 Rated Voltage (V DC): 3.0 Operating Voltage (V DC): 2.3 ~ 3.6 Starting Voltage (V DC): 2.3 Rated Current (mA) max: 125 Starting Current (mA) max: 145 Rated Speed (rpm): 14, 000± 2, 500 | ||
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SMD Soldering Trainer KitK2001 |
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| This simple SMD Trainer project is a great way to practice soldering a variety of surface-mount devices. | |
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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. | ||
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Socket To Socket 30 Way Prototyping Ribbon...P1023 |
| Keeps your cables neater, peel off as many as you need for prototyping your design. Socket to socket type. 150mm. | ||
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Software and USB Interface Kit To Suit K1107K1108A |
| This USB Interface and Software Kit suited to the Robotic Arm Kit (K1107). It allows the robotic arm to be controlled by your Windows PC. | ||
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Soil Moisture Breakout for ArduinoZ6379 |
| Detects soil humidity levels - a handy little sensor for building automated watering and retic systems. 3.3-5V input. Note: typical lifespan of about a year when left in soil permanently. 58L x 20Wmm. | ||
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Solar Powered Bug KitK1144 |
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| This solar bug struts around whenever you place it in the sun. It features 51 parts and is an idea school science project for learning about solar power, motors and gears. No tools, soldering or batteries required! | |
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Solar Powered Wild Boar KitK1138 |
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| A basic solar DIY toy, it is ideal for a do-it-yourself science fair, after-school, or summer workshop project with the bonus of learning mechanical transmission and electrical motor theory. | |
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Solid Core 0.5mm 6 Colour Hobby Wire PackW2430 |
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| Multi pack of 10m hook up cable for projects. Suitable for general purpose low current wiring. Solid core wire is suits breadboard jumpers & links. | |
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Sound Detecting Tumbling Hedgehog KitK1152 |
| This cute hedgehog toy kit bristles his spines when he hears a loud noise (such as a hand clap). He will even curl up and roll away if you scare him enough! Features light up eyes and motorised feet allowing him to scurry away. Assembles in under 2 hours with no special tools required. Requires 4 x AAA batteries. | ||
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Spring Reverb Guitar Effects KitK5350 |
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| (SC April '17) This two spring tank type reverb unit provides reverberation effects for your guitar or other instrument. Adds complexity and depth to your sound to impress the punters. Easy to build and integrate into other projects thanks to its 9-15VAC or 12-15VDC power requirement. | |
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Stainless Steel Housing Waterproof DS18B20...Z6386 |
| Temperature Probe using original DS18B20 temperature sensor chip High quality stainless steel pipe anti-rust waterproof package Stainless steel housing -55ºC&ndash +125ºC | ||
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Stereo Speaker Protector Board for 135W Ul...K5167 |
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| (SC Nov '11) Loudspeaker Protector board for K 5165 135W Ultra Low Distortion Amplifier. Protects your speakers and amplifier from short circuits, Over temperature and DC faults that can occur. | |
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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. | ||
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Temperature and Humidity Sensor Breakout f...Z6320 |
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| Voltage: 5V Temperature: -40~80''C, +/0.5 Humidity: 20~90%RH +/-2%RH Suitable for Arduino SCM A product for Arduino that works with official Arduino boards. | |
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Temperature and Humidity Sensor Breakout f...Z6320X |
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| Voltage: 5V Temperature: -40~80'C, +/0.5 Humidity: 20~90%RH +/-2%RH Suitable for Arduino SCM A product for Arduino that works with official Arduino boards. | |
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The Amazing HoverBallX3090 |
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| Do you wish you could turn your lounge room into one gigantic air hockey table? Well the amazing hoverball will do it! It glides along on a cushion of air on hardwood and tile surfaces (even low pile carpet). | |
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Tinker Parts Starter Components KitK9640 |
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| A huge assortment of parts for experimenting and building. Includes diodes, LEDs, switches, resistors, caps, strip board, a motor & more. Great for breadboarding new designs or learning about how circuits work. | |
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Tobbie II Robot - Powered By micro:bitK1150 |
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| The humble Tobbie robot kit has been given a powerful upgrade thanks to the customisable BBC micro:bit board. Tobbie II provides unlimited scope for self-programming with the BBC micro:bit. The front screen displays text, numbers and emotion icons. | |
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Tobbie the Robot KitK1148 |
| This kit contains the parts to build your new smart friend. Tobbie is an intelligent six legged robot which provides great interaction with children. The little robot offers wonderful lights and sound effects. | ||
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Touch Sensor Breakout for ArduinoZ6373 |
| A capacitive touch sensor for projects requiring touch interaction. 2-5.5V DC input. 30L x 16Wmm. | ||
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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 | |
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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. | |
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TPA3110 2 x 15W Digital Stereo Audio Ampli...Z6407 |
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| The TPA3110 chip on board this amplifier module provides a high output, lower power consumption audio solution with great audio quality too. | |
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TPA3110 2 x 15W Digital Stereo Audio Ampli...Z6409 |
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| The TPA3110 chip on board this amplifier module provides a high output, lower power consumption audio solution with great audio quality too. | |
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TTL to RS485 Breakout ModuleZ6364 |
| A TTL to RS485 breakout module for connecting an Arduino or similar microcontroller to RS485 equipped devices. 5V input. 44L x 14Wmm. | ||
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U-Blox Neo-6M GPS Breakout Module With Ant...Z6333 |
| Add GPS location to your Arduino/Pi project, aircraft or drone. 3.3/5V input. Includes 6x20mm ceramic antenna. | ||
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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. | ||
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Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout For Ar...Z6322 |
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| An affordable proximity/distance sensor that can be used for object avoidance in various applications from robotics to car parking. The module has integral ultrasonic transmitters, receiver and control circuit and is for use in conjunction with Arduino boards. Working Voltage: DC 5V Output : 5V Static Current: 2mA Detection Distance : 20 ~ 450 | |
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Universal Regulator KitK3220 |
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| (EA Aug '97) A flexible circuit that provides preset voltage output of 3, 5, 6, 9 or 12V DC. Suitable for powering a wide range of DC low power circuits, such as running a personal CD/radio from a car cigaret | |
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Universal Temperature Alarm KitK1137 |
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| This compact alarm can be used to monitor the operating temperature of a whole range of devices. You could use it to monitor your tropical fish tank, your home brew, freezer, fridge, your hot water system or where temperature monitoring is useful. | |
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USB 5V DC Boost ModuleZ6366 |
| Accepts an input voltage of 1-5VDC and outputs 5V DC 600mA via USB. Ideal for powering projects from batteries such as a single 3.6V lithium cell. Very small module, easy to build into any design. 34L x 16Wmm. | ||
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USB Game Controller (SNES Style) for Raspb...S1146 |
| Bring back the retro! This controller has the same SNES layout although has a USB connector on the end of the cord. This allows it to connect to a PC/Raspberry Pi and be used with any flavour of emulation software. | ||
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USB Interface for Arcade Joystick and ButtonsS1148 |
| A handy USB interface board for connection to a S 1147 joystick and up to 12 arcade buttons. It connects into any device that supports a USB joystick. Includes pre-terminated interface leads with 6.3mm spade plugs. 35x85mm board size. | ||
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USB Interface for Arcade Joystick and ButtonsS1148A |
| A handy USB interface board for connection to a S 1147 joystick and up to 12 arcade buttons. It connects into any device that supports a USB joystick. Includes pre-terminated interface leads with 6.3mm spade plugs. 35x85mm board size. | ||
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USB Lithium Charger ModuleZ6388 |
| Provides a 1A charging current to a single lithium cell from a 5V DC input. Can be powered by USB (mini-B socket provided). LED indicators on board. | ||
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USB To ESP8266 AdapterZ6399 |
| A USB adaptor for the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module allowing you to add 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi to almost any USB equipped device. | ||
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USB Type C Lithium Charger ModuleZ6388A |
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| Provides a 1A charging current to a single lithium cell from a 5V DC input. | |
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UVM-30A Ultra Violet Light Sensor Breakout...Z6397 |
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| Ideal for projects requiring UV level monitoring. 3-5V input. 0-1V output. 200nm-370nm response wavelength. Size: 28 x 12 x 10mm. | |
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UW-02 Washing and UV Curing MachineK8650 |
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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. | |
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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 | ||
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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. | ||
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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. | |
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Voice Operated Switch KitK5542 |
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| (SC July. '11) This versatile VOX circuit is triggered whenever a noise or sound is made causing a relay to close for a preset time. Requires a 12V DC power supply and a microphone. Reaction sensitivity and on tim |
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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. | |
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White Arcade Style Momentary LED Illuminat...S0914 |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | |
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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. | |
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White Case To Suit FlickHAT For Raspberry PiH8968 |
| Plastic housing to suit Raspberry Pi Flick hat gesture motion sensor | ||
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White Plastic Wheel Rubber Tyre For Micro ...J0102 |
| A white plastic wheel with rubber tyre for robotics projects. Suits micro N20 geared motors with 3Ø x 10Lmm shaft (such as J 0051/54). | ||
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White SMD LED Sequins 5pkZ6368 |
| White SMD LED sequins in packs of 5pcs. Ideal for creating e-textile projects with Arduino Lilypad. 5V DC 40mA input. Size: 12.7W x 5.2H x 2.2Dmm. | ||
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Wi-Fi ESP8266 Relay Module For ArduinoZ6427 |
| A handy Wi-Fi activated relay module for Arduino and other development applications. | ||
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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. | |
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WiFi ESP8266-ESP-12F Development BoardZ6381A |
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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. | |
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WRL-09582 Wireless TransceiverZ6232 ROHS |
| A low cost, high performance option to add wireless functionality to your latest Arduino design. 14 pin SMD package for direct board mounting. Up to 115.2kbps data rate. Operates in 434MHz band. 2.2 - 3.8V input. | ||
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Yellow Arcade Style Momentary LED Illumina...S0913 |
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| Ideal for use in retro gaming projects or anywhere a jumbo momentary switch may be required. | |
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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. |
