where to buy some things - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mako
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 12, 2010, 09:05:07 am
content: HiI got to the country a 3 months ago, and been setting, (getting a place and a job)already bought my tools (multimeter etc) to start playing,but I havent found a shop that sells some things I need (in Sydney),like high bright ledsmicrocontrollersspecific ICs (AVR, pic)arduinos (cheap)pcb makers?? (cheap!)I already check Jaycar and dick smith, not much selection,Do I have to order this things online? (where do you recommend?), cheap delivery and reliable (I have tried mouser and others for overseas in South America)Also is there any one that have experimented with the beagle board?? Im getting one!ok, thank youhope to share my projects (open source robotics and other toys) soon!cheers

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 12, 2010, 09:21:34 am
content: I agree with you, there are few if any shops in Sydney that suit the hobbyist.While Jaycar is just up the road from me, they have a limited range of useful stuff and what they do have is overpriced.I've bought the bulk of my stuff via the internet, here's some vendors that might be of interest:Sparkfun- it's way to easy to spend too much money there! Good range of microcontrollers, PIC, AVR, ARM etc. IC's and breakout boards for IC experimentation - very handy for old guys like me who can't solder SMD. Arduinos etc.Pcbcart- excellent PCB maker for small quantities.SeeedStudios - Similar sort of stuff to Sparkfun but also their own range of Arduino clones.Digikey and Mouser as you've already mentioned. Great range. Service is prompt but with a minimum of $30 for shipping, it only works if you're buying above a certain value. (I like to aim for at least a 2:1 ratio - $2 of parts for every $1 of shipping)And of course there's eBay - lots of cheap reliable suppliers there but also lots of unreliable ones too.

author: joelby
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2010, 11:17:44 am
content: RS and Farnell both have a wide selection and free shipping in Australia with no minimum order. The Toll delivery guy and I are good friends now!

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 12, 2010, 05:09:59 pm
content: Hello MakoWelcome to Sydney and Australia.As the others have mentioned, there are Farnell and RS, both who are good for components. Farnell are very good as they deliver for free and don't charge any extra if they need to import something from abroad. If you don't want to wait for a courier they will use Australia Post, but you need to specify this in the "special instructions" field when you place the order.If you are looking for a range of Arduino gear, Sparkfun items and so on, please considerwww.littlebirdelectronics.com. They also are in Sydney and have quite a large range of the things you have been looking for, and will also get Sparkfun gear in very very quickly if they don't have it in stock.That goes for the rest of you as well

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 12, 2010, 11:32:41 pm
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on October 12, 2010, 05:09:59 pmMy friend the other day just put "leave at door" with the default Tool Priority, apparently that works too.

author: mako
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 13, 2010, 07:15:44 pm
content: Hey guys,Thank you for your repliesI’m also in need of the most stupid thing ahahha but I haven’t found itis the wires to connect one arduino to another arduino or to a breadboardI have only found wires with filaments inside, but I just need a single wire (1) with the plastic insulation around it,how do you call this? and where to get them for a reasonable price, and quick!(I usually buy this cable by one meter or more! not little cuttings)sorry for the obvious questionahhahapd, also if you know where to get the isolation that shrink with heat would be really appreciated, not little cuttings like they sell in dickS, or in hardware shops I’ve seen it as well but not in small thickness as for this cables to connectthanks!

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2010, 07:25:52 pm
content: i highly recommenditeadstudio. their duemilanove clone is exceptional!sounds like you're looking for jumpers. these are about 1/6 the price of the sparkfun jumpers and much nicer imo.jumpers linktheir female to female are also handy.linkcheers!-sj

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 14, 2010, 09:41:23 am
content: Are you related to iteadstudio?

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2010, 10:50:46 am
content: negative.i do spend a lot of time looking at crap online though and they just happen to be one of my favorite sources for prototyping stuff.-sj

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 14, 2010, 12:26:22 pm
content: Quote from: mako on October 13, 2010, 07:15:44 pmJaycar stores have a decent range of heatshrink in stock.

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2010, 12:45:03 pm
content: heatshrink

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 14, 2010, 01:39:09 pm
content: Quote from: sonicj on October 14, 2010, 10:50:46 amYeah, it happens