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Power Inverter Selection Chart | Find the Right Inverter for Your Needs

We stock a wide range of inverters, from low cost modified sinewave types to pure sinewave models to power high power appliances or sensitive devices.

Unlock Your Car's Potential with OBD Devices

An OBD device can give you valuable insights into how your car is running.

Efficient Soldered Header Pin Removal for Arduino Projects | Pin Drops

Easily remove soldered header pins with Jaycar Australia's pin removal tool. Get the job done quickly and safely with our reliable tool.

DIY Periscope Craft: Make Your Own Optical Wonder at Home!

Peep out of your sofa submarine or into a sibling’s room with this easy-to-make classic.

NVR Possibilities: Explore Network Video Recording | Jaycar

Find out why NVR (network video recording) is the new gold standard in security systems.

Unlocking Router Secrets: Maximizing Your Network's Potential

Unlock router secrets and gain valuable insights into optimizing router performance for reliable and seamless internet connectivity.

Create Interactive Stories & Games: Learn Coding for Kids | Scratch

Make your own stories, games and animations with this block-based visual programming website. It's easy – we'll show you how.

Understanding Security Jargons | Jaycar

From pressure-activated mats and wireless sensors to a good old-fashioned siren, today’s security systems include a bewildering array of features.

Ergonomic Workspace: Say Goodbye to Aches & Boost Productivity

Everyday aches and pains don't have to be a fact of life – prioritise your health with these tips to optimise your workspace

Build Your Own Retro Arcade Game Console: Easy Steps with Raspberry Pi

Instead of spending hours on Netflix, engage your brain and improve your hand-eye coordination with classic arcade games.

Mastering Solar Panel Power Management: Efficient Charging & Battery Life

Learn how to manage the power generated by your solar panels to ensure efficient charging and long battery life.

Set Up Retro Gaming System in 8 Steps | Jaycar

Rediscover old classics and keep yourself busy while self-isolating by building and then playing your own 8-bit entertainment system.

Harness Solar Power for Your Shed: A Complete Guide to DIY Solar Systems

Do you long for electricity in the shed, but running mains power is more of a hassle than it’s worth? Solar might be the solution.

Survive Off the Grid: Alternatives to Mains Electricity | Jaycar

Nothing shocks you like a blackout: we often don't realise how much we take mains power for granted until it's suddenly unavailable.

Unlocking the Power of RFID Technology

Discover the various applications of RFID technology across industries and understand its significance in tracking and identification.

Unlocking Creativity: Explore Block-Based Programming with Scratch

Start your coding journey with Jaycar! Learn the basics of coding from scratch and take your skills to the next level.

Swann True Detect Thermal Sensing Motion Detection

Swann True Detect Thermal Sensing Motion Detection

Explore Essential Tools for Enhanced Electronics Vision

When working with electronics, we often need to see more than what’s visible with the naked eye

The Benefits of LTE/4G Filters: All You Need to Know

A consequence of the auctioning of broadcast TV channels to telecommunications companies is that TV antennas are likely to be picking up signals (4G and LTE) other than digital TV, with the potential to cause interference to TV reception - specifically the picture and/or sound may simply disappear.

Tech Talk: Exploring Wi-Fi Standards

What do the N & AC specs mean?

Discover the Top 4 Security Systems for Ultimate Protection

Our top security systems to protect your family, valuables, home or office.

Boost Your Signal: The Top 4 Strategies for Maximizing Network Coverage

No matter your location or provider, these 4 products will help you improve and optimise your network coverage.

RGB Modules: Three colours into millions

As children, we learnt that red, yellow and blue paint can be mixed to form other colours – so why do visual displays rely on red, GREEN and blue?

Essential Tech Solutions to Optimize Your Data Usage

Are you juggling huge volumes of important files and stressing out about how to keep them organised and backed up? These four products will make life easier. (replace with first line of article)