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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

DIY Light-Up Father's Day Card: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips | Save Money & Get Creative

Save yourself a trip to the store and make your own light-up card to honour a special father figure in your life.

Unlocking Advanced Functions: A Guide to High-End Multimeter Features

Learn about the more advanced functions of this toolbox essential.

Sensor Achievements: About Environment Sensors | Jaycar

Get readings on everything from your gas bottle to your fish tank with these ingenious devices

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.

5 Smart Strategies for Efficient Power Saving

Save big bucks on your electricity bill with our easy-to-follow guide to cutting down your usage.

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.

DIY Morse Code Transmitter: Teach Electronics to Kids | Fun Family Project

Transform recycled bits and pieces into an analogue way to talk to your family.

Transform Your Devices into Ultimate Gaming Stations!

Whether you're working from home, returning to the office or just looking for something to do, there are lots of options to turn your downtime into fun time.

Unlock Superior Audio Quality with Optical TOSLINK Connections

Use optical TOSLINK connections for unparalleled audio fidelity

Maximizing Efficiency: Harnessing PWM's Power from Solar to RGB

From solar charge controllers to dimmer switches, PWM is an ingenious way of adjusting power delivery

Top Wi-Fi Gadgets: The Ultimate Connectivity Essentials

4 handy Wi-Fi devices you're sure to love.

Master 3D Printing: The Ultimate Video Series Guide

Jaycar is excited to announce that we have launched a new video series on 3D printing that will cover all aspects of the hobby.

Essential Guide to Thermometers: All You Need to Know

Using a liquid-filled glass tube to check temperature is positively a relic of the last millennium.

Difference Between Trail Cams and Action Cams: Your Guide to Camera Options at Jaycar

Ever wondered about the difference between a trail cam and an action cam?

Best Ways to Power Up Your USB Devices

Here are some of our top gadgets to help keep your phone, tablet and other USB charged devices at 100% at all times.

Discover the Top 4 Security Systems for Ultimate Protection

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

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.

Essential Tools for Your Workbench: The Unsung Heroes Every DIYer Needs

Discover the unsung heroes of the workbench with Jaycar Australia. Get the latest tips and tricks for DIY projects, tools and more.

Unlocking the Thrill: A Beginner's Guide to Using Oscilloscopes

They may inspire a sense of wonder and mystery, but oscilloscopes are fascinating and not that complicated once you get to know them