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Toslink

Toslink - Sound at the Speed of Light

Use optical TOSLINK connections for unparalleled audio fidelity.

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4 Ways to Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps

4 Ways to Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps

Save yourself the hassle of upgrading your devices and sort out those sound issues yourself with our helpful guide.

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Guide

Ubiquitous USB

Ubiquitous USB

Take a closer look at a protocol that we now rely on for virtually all peripheral connectivity.

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What's the Deal With HDMI?

What's the Deal with HDMI?

It's the most popular display connection format currently available, but do you know how it works... or even what it stands for?

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Resistor & Capacitor Tester

Resistor & Capacitor Tester

Here's another easy to build project similar to the LED tester, and using the same hardware.

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Project

Speaker Engagement

Speaker Engagement

Long gone are the days of cumbersome stereo systems existing as permanent fixtures in the living room.

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How to Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle

How to Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle

Put Mum in charge of the entertainment with a simple device that lets her mirror her phone's screen and audio on the TV.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Home Cinema Set-Up

3 Ways to Improve Your Home Cinema Set-Up

Take your viewing to the next level with easy ways to make your next family movie night seamless.

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Music Beat Bar

Music Beat Bar

Pump up the Jam with this beat bar! Get a visual display that bounces in tune with the music.

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3D Printers
3D Printers
Arduino Compatible Shields
Arduino Compatible Shields
AV Senders
AV Senders
Battery Banks
Battery Banks
Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Boomboxes
Boomboxes
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
Camera Types
Camera Types
Car Acessories
Car Accessories
Data Management
Data Management
Digital Multimeters
Digital Multimeters
Gaming
Gaming
Gift Card Ideas
Gift Card Ideas
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Gifts for Dad
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Gifts for Mum
Headphones
Headphones
Home Automation for Mum
Home Automation for Mum
Innovative Gadgets
Innovative Gadgets
IP Rating
IP Rating
Jump Starters
Jump Starters
LED Lighting
LED Lighting
Legacy Adaptors and Interfaces
Legacy Adaptors & Interfaces
Maximising Network Coverage
Maximising Network Coverage
Mobile Device Charging
Mobile Device Charging
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Party Speakers
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Patch & Repair Compounds
Productivity Boosters
Productivity Boosters
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Projects for Kids
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Robotics Kits
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Security Systems
Solar Power
Solar Power
Soldering Irons
Soldering Irons
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STEM Kits
TV Antennas
TV Antennas
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
UPS Capacity
UPS Capacity
USB Battery Boosters
USB Battery Boosters
Wi-Fi Gadgets
Wi-Fi Gadgets
Workbench Essentials
Workbench Essentials

How To Guides

Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
Build a Cubby House Alarm
Build a Cubby House Alarm
Build a Crystal Radio
Build a Crystal Radio
Build an Electric Circuit Game
Build an Electric Circuit Game
Build a Light-Up Card
Build a Light-Up Card
Build a Light-Up Photo Frame
Build a Light-Up Photo Frame
Build a Morse Code Transmitter
Build a Morse Code Transmitter
Build a Periscope
Build a Periscope
Build a Potato Clock
Build a Potato Clock
Charge High Capacity Batteries
Charge High Capacity Batteries
Extend Your Network
Extend Your Network
Fix Damaged Devices with Two-Part Putty
Fix Damaged Devices with Two-Part Putty
Get Started with Arduino
Get Started with Arduino
Install a Dash Cam
Install a Dash Cam
Install a Dual Battery Setup
Install a Dual Battery Setup
Install a House Battery
Install a House Battery
Install a Portable Solar Battery System
Install a Portable Solar Battery System
Light Up Your Lego
Light Up Your Lego
Pin Removal
Pin Removal
Portable Power
Portable Power
Projects
Projects
Prototyping 101
Prototyping 101
Safe Soldering for Children
Safe Soldering for Children
Scratch Animation
Scratch Animation
Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle
Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle
Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
Set Up an Ergonomic Workspace
Set Up an Ergonomic Workspace
Set Up Karaoke at Home
Set Up Karaoke at Home
Set Up a Retro Gaming System
Set Up a Retro Gaming System
Set Up a RPi Retro Gaming Console
Set Up a RPi Retro Gaming Console
Set Up a Security Camera
Set Up a Security Camera
Set Up a Smart Bulb
Set Up a Smart Bulb
Set Up a Smart Plug
Set Up a Smart Plug
Set Up a Smart Powerboard
Set Up a Smart Powerboard
Set Up a Wi-Fi Range Extender
Set Up a Wi-Fi Range Extender
Set Up Your Sound System
Set Up Your Sound System
Short Circuits
Short Circuits
Smart Ways to Save Power
Smart Ways to Save Power
Soldering 101
Soldering 101
Use a Breadboard
Use a Breadboard
Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner

Workbench

Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Digital Multimeters
Digital Multimeters
Electrical Circuits 101
Electrical Circuits 101
Electronics for All Ages
Electronics for All Ages
Environment Sensors
Environment Sensors
ESD - Electrostatic Discharge
ESD - Electrostatic Discharge
Fire Extinguishers 101
Fire Extinguishers 101
Fix Damaged Devices with Two-Part Putty
Fix Damaged Devices with Two-Part Putty
High-Speed Rotary Tools
High-Speed Rotary Tools
How to Use a Breadboard
How to Use a Breadboard
Oscilloscopes
Oscilloscopes
Patch and Repair Compounds
Patch & Repair Compounds
Pin Removal
Pin Removal
Prototyping 101
Prototyping 101
RCD - Residual Current Device
RCD - Residual Current Device
RFID
RFID
Safe Soldering for Children
Safe Soldering for Children
Short Circuits
Short Circuits
Soldering 101
Soldering 101
Soldering Irons
Soldering Irons
RMS - Root Mean Square
RMS - Root Mean Square
Thermometers
Thermometers
Variable Resistors
Variable Resistors
Vision Enhancement
Vision Enhancement
Workbench Essentials
Workbench Essentials

Security & Surveillance

Camera Types
Camera Types
Dropbox Sync
Dropbox Sync
How to Build a Cubby House Alarm
How to Build a Cubby House Alarm
How to Set Up a Security Camera
How to Set Up a Security Camera
Infrared
Infrared
Motion Sensing
Motion Sensing
Network Video Recording
NVR - Network Video Recording
NVR Benefits
NVR Benefits
RFID
RFID
Remote Viewing
Remote Camera Viewing
Resolution Matters
Resolution Matters
Security Systems
Security Systems
Surveillance Terminology
Surveillance Terminology
Unboxing - Concord Security
Unboxing - Concord Security
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Wi-Fi Security Cam Features
Wi-Fi Security Cam Features

IT & Communication

Bluetooth Tricks
Bluetooth Tricks
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
Data Management
Data Management
Dropbox Sync
Dropbox Sync
ESD - Electrostatic Discharge
ESD - Electrostatic Discharge
Ethernet Cables
Ethernet Cables
Extend Your Network
Extend Your Network
How to Set Up an Ergonomic Workspace
How to Set Up an Ergonomic Workspace
How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Range Extender
How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Range Extender
Maximising Network Coverage
Maximising Network Coverage
Productivity Boosters
Productivity Boosters
Router Secrets
Router Secrets
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Videoconferencing Hacks
Videoconferencing Hacks
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Extenders
Wi-Fi Extenders

Sound & Video

4K UltraHD
4K UltraHD
Android Media Players
Android Media Players
AV Senders
AV Senders
AV Senders 101
AV Senders 101
Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Boomboxes
Boomboxes
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
CB Radios
CB Radios
HDMI
HDMI
Headphones
Headphones
How to Build a Crystal Radio
How to Build a Crystal Radio
How to Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle
How to Set Up a 4K Casting Dongle
How to Set Up Karaoke at Home
How to Set Up Karaoke at Home
How To Set Up Your Sound System
How To Set Up Your Sound System
Improve Your Home Cinema Set-up
Improve Your Home Cinema Set-up
LED Lighting
LED Lighting
Legacy Adaptors and Interfaces
Legacy Adaptors & Interfaces
LTE/4G Filters Benefits
LTE/4G Filters Benefits
Media Players
Media Players
Micsrophone Mechanics
Microphone Mechanics
Multi-Channel Audio
Multi-Channel Audio
Music Recording Gear
Music Recording Gear
Noise Cancelling
Noise Cancelling
Party Speakers
Party Speakers
Resolution Matters
Resolution Matters
RGB Modules
RGB Modules
RMS - Root Mean Square
RMS - Root Mean Square
Toslink
Toslink
TV Antennas
TV Antennas
UHF CB
UHF CB
Videoconferencing Hacks
Videoconferencing Hacks
World Band Radio
World Band Radio

Hobbies & Gadgets

3D Printers
3D Printers
3D Printing
3D Printing
Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Arduino Compatible Shields
Arduino Compatible Shields
Camera Types
Camera Types
CB Radios
CB Radios
Drone Rules
Drone Rules
Electronics for All Ages
Electronics for All Ages
Environment Sensors
Environment Sensors
Free Colouring Book
Free Colouring Book
Gaming
Gaming
Get Started with Arduino
Get Started with Arduino
Home Automation for Mum
Home Automation for Mum
How to Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
How to Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
How to Build a Cubby House Alarm
How to Build a Cubby House Alarm
How to Build an Electric Circuit Game
How to Build an Electric Circuit Game
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
How to Build a Periscope
How to Build a Periscope
How to Build a Potato Clock
How to Build a Potato Clock
How to Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
How to Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
How to Set Up a Retro Gaming System
How to Set Up a Retro Gaming System
How to Set Up a RPi Retro Gaming Console
How to Set Up a RPi Retro Gaming Console
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
How to Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner
How to Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Innovative Gadgets
Innovative Gadgets
Kits for Kids
Kits for Kids
Light Up Your Lego
Light Up Your Lego
Projects for Kids
Projects for Kids
Robotics Kits
Robotics Kits
Short Circuits
Short Circuits
Smart Home
Smart Home
Smart Lights
Smart Lights
STEM
STEM
Wi-Fi Gadgets
Wi-Fi Gadgets
World Band Radio
World Band Radio

Cables & Connectors

AV Senders
AV Senders
AV Senders 101
AV Senders 101
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
Bridge Audio Compatibility Gaps
Ethernet Cables
Ethernet Cables
Extend Your Network
Extend Your Network
HDMI
HDMI
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
Improve Your Home Cinema Set-up
Improve Your Home Cinema Set-up
Legacy Adaptors and Interfaces
Legacy Adaptors & Interfaces
Mobile Device Charging
Mobile Device Charging
Toslink
Toslink
USB Power
USB Power
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging

Outdoors & Automotive

12V Tools
12V Tools
Camera Types
Camera Types
Car Acessories
Car Accessories
CB Radios
CB Radios
Car Accessories
Classic Car Accessories
Drone Rules
Drone Rules
How to Install a Dash Cam
How to Install a Dash Cam
How to Install a Dual Battery Setup
How to Install a Dual Battery Setup
How to Install a House Battery
How to Install a House Battery
How to Install a Portable Solar Battery System
How to Install a Portable Solar Battery System
Jump Starters
Jump Starters
OBDs
OBDs
Off-Grid Power
Off-Grid Power
Portable Battery Banks
Portable Battery Banks
Portable Power
Portable Power
Solar Power
Solar Power
Solar Power for Your Shed
Solar Power for Your Shed
UHF CB
UHF CB
Weather Stations
Weather Stations
World Band Radio
World Band Radio

Power

12V Tools
12V Tools
Battery Banks
Battery Banks
Charge High Capacity Batteries
Charge High Capacity Batteries
How to Install a Dual Battery Setup
How to Install a Dual Battery Setup
How to Install a House Battery
How to Install a House Battery
How to Install a Portable Solar Battery System
How to Install a Portable Solar Battery System
How to Set Up a Smart Bulb
How to Set Up a Smart Bulb
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
How to Set Up a Smart Plug
How to Set Up a Smart Powerboard
How to Set Up a Smart Powerboard
Intelligent Charging
Intelligent Charging
Inverters
Inverters
Jump Starters
Jump Starters
LED Lighting
LED Lighting
Lighting Solutions Explained
Lighting Solutions Explained
Mobile Device Charging
Mobile Device Charging
Off-Grid Power
Off-Grid Power
Portable Battery Banks
Portable Battery Banks
Portable Power
Portable Power
PWM - Pulse Width Modulation
PWM - Pulse Width Modulation
RCD - Residual Current Device
RCD - Residual Current Device
RMS - Root Mean Square
RMS - Root Mean Square
Solar Power
Solar Power
Solar Power for Your Shed
Solar Power for Your Shed
Smart Lights
Smart Lights
Smart Ways to Save Power
Smart Ways to Save Power
Surge Protection
Surge Protection
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
UPS Capacity
UPS Capacity
USB Battery Boosters
USB Battery Boosters
USB Power
USB Power
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging

Science & Learning

Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible I/O Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Arduino Compatible Modules
Arduino Compatible Shields
Arduino Compatible Shields
Digital Multimeters
Digital Multimeters
Electrical Circuits 101
Electrical Circuits 101
Electronics for All Ages
Electronics for All Ages
Get Started with Arduino
Get Started with Arduino
How to Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
How to Build 3 Simple Machines with an Electric Motor
How to Build a Crystal Radio
How to Build a Crystal Radio
How to Build an Electric Circuit Game
How to Build an Electric Circuit Game
How to Build a Light-Up Card
How to Build a Light-Up Card
How to Build a Light-Up Photo Frame
How to Build a Light-Up Photo Frame
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
How to Build a Morse Code Transmitter
How to Build a Potato Clock
How to Build a Potato Clock
How to Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
How to Set Up a Codey Rocky Robot
How to Use a Breadboard
How to Use a Breadboard
Kits for Kids
Kits for Kids
Projects
Projects
Projects for Kids
Projects for Kids
Prototyping 101
Prototyping 101
Robotics Kits
Robotics Kits
Safe Soldering for Children
Safe Soldering for Children
Scratch Animation
Scratch Animation
Scratch Programming
Scratch Programming
Short Circuits
Short Circuits
Soldering 101
Soldering 101
STEM
STEM
STEM Kits
STEM Kits
Tech Wars 2019
Tech Wars 2019
Variable Resistors
Variable Resistors

Tech News

Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Bluetooth Speakers 2020
Free Colouring Book
Free Colouring Book
Jaycar Broadway Maker Hub Now Open
Jaycar Broadway Maker Hub Now Open
New Jaycar Flagship Store
New Jaycar Flagship Store
Tech Wars 2019
Tech Wars 2019
Unboxing - Concord Security
Unboxing - Concord Security

Downloadable Guides

Here you will find extensive primers* and valuable application notes on many subjects.

Ammeters and shunts
Primer-Ammeters & Shunts-Jaycar.pdf

Batteries
Primer-Batteries-Jaycar.pdf

Batteries - lead acid
Primer-Batteries-Lead-Acid-Jaycar.pdf

Batteries - lithium rechargeable
Primer-Batteries-Lithium-Rechargeable-Jaycar.pdf

Car amps
Primer-Car_Amps-Jaycar.pdf

Decibels
Primer-Decibels-Jaycar.pdf

DMX512
Primer-DMX512-Jaycar.pdf

Firewire
Primer-Firewire-Jaycar.pdf

Fuses
Primer-Fuses-Jaycar.pdf

HDMI
Primer-HDMI-Jaycar.pdf

Indoor TV antennas
Primer-Indoor-TV-Antennas-Jaycar.pdf

OBDII
Primer-OBDII-Jaycar.pdf

Primary cells and batteries
Primer-PrimaryCellsAndBatteries-Jaycar-.pdf

Speaker crossovers
Primer-SpeakerCrossovers-Jaycar.pdf

TV broadcasting in Australia
Primer-TV Broadcasting in Australia-Jaycar.pdf

Video camera basics
Primer-Video-Camera-Basics-Jaycar.pdf

Deutsch plug connection guide
Primer-DeutschPlugConnectionGuide-Jaycar.pdf

Breadboard breakdown
Primer-Breadboard-Breakdown-Jaycar.pdf

*Primer n. any small book of basic instruction.


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