G+_David Shadoan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'm looking to get into electronics as a hobby. The only place to buy components nearby was the local Radioshack. (Keyword: WAS) I would like to get a few suggestions for good online retailers of electronic components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I can not recommend DigiKey enough!! 8PM Friday night I ordered over night for Sat delivery, and I got it. Another time I ordered up some resistors. I got a call asking if I had to have them packaged that way because if I took different packaging I'd save 75%. They are very hobbies friendly and rarely have prob with onesies twosies . I also like Sparkfun. Not so much liking Adafruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Just passing by and wanted to thank you for turning me on to Sparfun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Perry Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Element 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_610GARAGE Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I use mouser.com for most of my compnent parts, mainly becuase they have an easy to brouse website. mpja.com is great for cheap toggle switches, powersupplies, soldering irons, and hot air work stations. I would also recommend ebay for "cheap" generic parts. Just be aware that you get what you pay for. I just bought 10 arduino pro mini boards (altho they aren't actually made by arduino) and sd card holders for a project I am working on. They cost around $4 each, but I wouldn't trust them to last. I also love sparkfun. They not only have great parts, but they really help the maker community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Perry Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 David Shadoan I have to say this is a great post that I am going to have to make a few book marjs for. I also finding another brick and mortar. If you look you should be able to find one within driving distance. I just googled 'electronics supplies' and the name of my city to find my closets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Oh if your local RadioShack hasn't closed the Forrest Mimms books are a great starter series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jim Sauber Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks for all the great tips everyone. I have been looking for pcb mounted 14v lamps for my old audio receiver. Found them on digikey.com. A flashlight will no longer be needed to see the display. Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Aaron Kimmins Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Digikey, mouser, and believe it or not, eBay if you already know what you're looking for. In fact I just ordered 20 386 op-amps for $3 shipped! You can find a lot of great deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Shadoan Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thank you all for these suggestions! Eddie Foy, I'll look for the Forrest Mimms books the next time I run to the mall. I don't think they've closed quite yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Another footnote. Learn to read and understand datasheets. If you don't have the exact component for a project, usually being off a little isn't much of a problem. Don't have the exact PNP, but have one with similar specs? Use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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