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SparkFun – Arduino Stackable Header Kit

SparkFun PRT-10007 Mk01

SparkFun PRT-10007 Mk02

SparkFun PRT-10007 Mk03

SparkFun: PRT-10007

Description: These headers are made to work with the Arduino Main Board, Arduino Pro, and the Arduino Mega. They are the perfect height for clearing the USB-B connector and great for stacking multiple shields. This kit includes 4 headers (2 8-pin and 2 6-pin), enough to connect a shield to an Arduino Main Board. These are the same headers we use in our tutorials and with our own shields.

Don Luc

SparkFun – JST Jumper 2 Wire Assembly

SparkFun PRT-09914 Mk01

SparkFun PRT-09914 Mk02

SparkFun PRT-09914 Mk03

SparkFun: PRT-09914

Description: This is a simple two wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. There is a 2-pin JST connector on one end, bare cable on the opposite end. It also comes with the mating connector for the JST.

Dimensions: 6″ length

Don Luc

SparkFun – ProtoShield for Arduino Pro Mini

SparkFun DEV-09709 Mk01

SparkFun DEV-09709 Mk02

SparkFun DEV-09709 Mk03

SparkFun DEV-09709 Mk04

SparkFun: DEV-09709

Description: This is a small prototyping shield for the Arduino Pro Mini. If your project requires just a little bit more space for your external circuitry, this might be a perfect addition. 38 unconnected PTHs are provided for your prototyping needs.

The shield fits the small form factor of the Arduino Pro Mini – connecting to the ‘top’ four pins on each side of the Mini (‘GND’-‘TXO’ & ‘VCC’-‘RAW’). There are small buses for VCC, GND and RAW. In addition to the power buses, the serial pins are also broken out on the shield. The analog and digital pins are not broken out on the shield.

Features:

  • VCC, RAW and GND buses
  • Serial (RXI & TXO) pins broken out to small buses
  • Works with both 5V and 3.3V Pro Mini versions
  • Upholds the Pro Mini’s small form factor
  • 38 unconnected PTHs for prototyping

Don Luc

SparkFun – Alcohol Gas Sensor – MQ-3 – Gas Sensor Breakout Board

SparkFun SEN-08880 Mk01

SparkFun SEN-08880 Mk03

SparkFun BOB-08891 Mk02

SparkFun BOB-08891 Mk04

SparkFun: SEN-08880

Description: This alcohol sensor is suitable for detecting alcohol concentration on your breath, just like your common breathalyzer. It has a high sensitivity and fast response time. Sensor provides an analog resistive output based on alcohol concentration. The drive circuit is very simple, all it needs is one resistor. A simple interface could be a 0-3.3V ADC.

Features:

  • 5V DC or AC circuit
  • Requires heater voltage
  • Operation Temperature: -10 to 70 degrees C
  • Heater consumption: less than 750mW

Dimensions:

  • 16.8mm diameter
  • 9.3 mm height without the pins

SparkFun: BOB-08891

Description: Simple breakout board for the MQ – 3, MQ – 4 and MQ – 6 gas sensors. All you need is VCC at 5V, GND, and a resistor to an ADC, that is it.

Note: This is the PCB only. Sensors listed below.

Dimensions: 16.8mm diameter

Don Luc

SparkFun – Break Away Headers – Straight

SparkFun PRT-00116 Mk01

SparkFun PRT-00116 Mk02

SparkFun PRT-00116 Mk03

SparkFun: PRT-00116

Description: A row of headers – break to fit. 40 pins that can be cut to any size. Used with custom PCBs or general custom headers.

Features:

  • Pin Style: Square
  • Number of Pins: 40
  • Pin Spacing: 0.1″ (2.54 mm)
  • Pin Length: 11.5 mm

Don Luc

Pololu – Universal Aluminum Mounting Hub for 3mm Shaft, #4-40 Holes (2-Pack)

Pololu 1078 Mk01

Pololu 1078 Mk02

Pololu 1078 Mk03

Pololu 1078 Mk04

Pololu: 1078

These universal aluminum mounting hubs allow you to mount custom wheels and mechanisms to 3 mm diameter motor shafts. The set includes two hubs, two #4-40 set screws for securing the hubs to motor shafts, and one 0.05? Allen wrench for use with the set screws. Each hub has four threaded mounting holes for #4-40 screws (not included).

We have an assortment of universal mounting hubs available, spanning several shaft sizes and featuring mounting holes threaded for metric or imperial screws: 3mm – #4-40

Description

These universal mounting hubs are designed to work with most 3 mm diameter shafts, including round shafts, “D” shafts, and Tamiya’s 3 mm hexagonal shafts. Each of the two included hubs has four mounting holes for #4-40 screws (not included), letting you mount custom wheels or mechanisms to your motors. The two included #4-40 hex set screws (one for each hub) allow secure coupling of shaft to hub, and a 0.05? hex wrench (often the smallest size in SAE Allen wrench sets) is included for use with the set screws. A dimension diagram of the hub is available under the resources tab.

The picture to the right shows a hub with one of Pololu’s mini metal gearmotors and a Pololu mini metal gearmotor bracket. These hubs will work with any Pololu mini/15.5D mm metal gearmotor or micro metal gearmotor, and they also work with 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, and 90 mm Pololu wheels.

  • Size: 17.5 mm diameter × 5 mm thick
  • Weight: 2.8 g
  • Shaft diameter: 3 mm
  • Mounting hole size: #4-40

Notes:

  • For a single hub only (without set screw)
  • This is also the size of the set screw

Don Luc

SparkFun – ProtoBoard – Wombat (PTH)

SparkFun PRT-08619 Mk01

SparkFun PRT-08619 Mk02

SparkFun: PRT-08619

Description: An empty canvas for electrical enthusiasts! Designed to fit the SFE project enclosures this project board gives you 8x10cm (3.15×3.94″) of building space for through-hole components with 2.54mm (100mil) spaced holes. This is not your normal perf board! This board is much higher quality with plated-through holes and annular rings that will not lift off the PCB under normal soldering conditions.

The marsupial naming convention is what happens when you let Engineers into a Marketing meeting. They looked so happy, we just couldn’t tell them no. Wombat is the board with nothing but PTH prototyping pads.

Dimensions: 8x10cm (3.15×3.94″)

Don Luc

SparkFun – Female Headers

SparkFun PRT-00115 Mk01

SparkFun PRT-00115 Mk02

SparkFun PRT-00115 Mk03

SparkFun: PRT-00115

Description: Single row of 40-holes, female header. Can be cut to size with a pair of wire-cutters. Standard .1″ spacing. We use them extensively in the Olimex development boards. They mate very well with break away male headers.

Please Note: You will probably lose one pin with each cut.

Features:

  • Receptacle Style: Square
  • Number of Pins: 40
  • Pin Spacing: 0.1″ (2.54 mm)
  • Receptacle Depth: 6 mm

Don Luc

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