Maker Essentials — Pimoroni

Raspberry Pi, Kits, HATs, and Accessories

The little British computer that's taken the world by storm. With the largest community of Makers and hobbyists there's tons of great projects, ideas, and support just a search away.

micro:bit Kits, Add-ons, and Accessories

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized, codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass, LED display, and Bluetooth. Browse our range of micro:bit add-ons, kits, and bundles.

Arduino & Microcontrollers

Put some brains in your project with a tiny programmable computer. They can interact with the world, flash LEDs, drive motors, collect data, control your central heating and more.

Kits

Kits are great as gift, a holiday project, or getting started with something. Build your own internet radio, assemble a mood light, make your own electronic dough, practice soldering and more.

Breakouts, Boards & Electronics

We've collated a veritable bazaar of the best hobby electronics goodies. From inputs and sensors, to wireless communications, motors, lights, displays and more.

Prototyping

We've collected everything you'll need for your tinkering needs. Here you'll find sensors, displays, speakers, power supplies, wireless doodads, prototyping sundries and more.

Tools

No workshop is complete without an array of tools. We've picked out the best of everything; from heavy duty scissors, test equipment and all the bits you need to start soldering.

Kids

We've curated a range of products to keep the kids happy. Big or small! Create electronic clay models, build your own synthesizer or bring physical control to Scratch with the MaKey MaKey.

Maker Essentials - Micro-motors & Grippy Wheels

These little motors are an ideal plug-and-go solution for your next robot explorer. They even come with adaptors for LEGO® and mounts to attach to your project. Read more...

PIM246

£22

In stock

Maker Essentials - Mini Breadboards & Jumper Jerky

Hook up simple circuits and components. The breadboards can hold LEDs and chips, and the Jumper Jerky will connect them to other components and then to your Raspberry Pi or Arduino. Great for prototyping! Read more...

PIM245
1 review

£9.20

In stock

Maker Essentials - Switches & Potentiometers

Essential for control of your project, this range of variable resistors and switches are ideal for taking control. Read more...

PIM248
1 review

£7.25

49 in stock

Maker Essentials - Various Headers

If you're going to be adding and removing wires to a project, these 2.54 pitch headers are an ideal way to make it easy and reliable. This box has a useful selection. Read more...

PIM247

£5.50

In stock

Maker Essentials - LEDs & Resistors

Add some light to your project with this selection of over 50 colourful LEDs. They come with current-limiting resistors to protect the element, and allow you to control the brightness. Read more...

PIM244

£5.50

In stock