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Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kaluriel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 02:54:08 pm
content: I've been building up a small collection of components for a few years now, and I've just been storing them in something like a briefcase with trays.I was wondering what you all use to store yours

author: Thor-Arne
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 03:51:18 pm
content: Raaco and bedrollers

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 04:17:46 pm
content: Matchboxes.

author: Alana
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 04:20:02 pm
content: Fishing stuff casings.

author: ResR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 04:56:28 pm
content: Indian Coffee steel cans with steel lids, it's even ESD proof.

author: Rodville
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2013, 07:30:27 pm
content: I have a bunch of dollar store mini Tupperware boxes for the small parts then fabric cubes for the rest that all sit nice and neat in my book case. But it has only been neat twice in it's life. Mostly components are scattered all over my desk.

author: vk3yedotcom
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2013, 07:59:41 pm
content: I love the Sistema series of small boxes sold in supermarkets. Various sizes (stackable on one another), see-through, clip-on lids. They're also good for building projects in.http://www.productreview.com.au/p/sistema-klip-it.htmlWait until they have the 50% off sales.

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2013, 12:24:11 pm
content: Toffifee.And when you need a new container you get to enjoy the chocolate first

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2013, 12:31:49 pm
content: Commandeer a wall and start populating it with component draws

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 24, 2013, 12:35:43 pm
content: I'm currently lusting after theSortimo T-Boxxafter seeing them in a Adam Savage Youtube video.Not too expensive and very flexible as far as storage layout is concerned.You probably don't need a component storage system you can carry about but that's no excuse not to have them.

author: baoshi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2013, 12:36:47 pm
content: I got these boxes for smd parts

author: Anson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2013, 10:45:11 pm
content: Quote from: baoshi on March 24, 2013, 12:36:47 pmWhat exactly are those and where did you get them? I've never seen anything like those. For now I have cardboard boxes with small zip lock baggies labeled with sharpies its a very crude system.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 12:04:10 am
content: Its not the same ones, but DX stock these which look similarhttp://dx.com/p/configurable-storage-toolboxes-3-pack-4727No idea how good they are. They need to seal tight if you plan to put SMT stuff in them.Personally i prefer to keep my smd tape resistors/capacitors in the original digikey bag and just cut the corner off so the tape can unreel out of the hole.This way they have a label on them showing their value and code for reordering or checking the datasheet.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 01:23:51 am
content: Quote from: Psi on March 25, 2013, 12:04:10 amThe DX boxes are excellent. This lids close tight enough to keep 0402 parts inside.Unfortunately DX doesn't have them any more.It seems the item is temporarily sold out:http://dx.com/p/cubic-configurable-storage-toolboxes-10-pack-4580You never know what color you get though. I have pink and white ones.Even though I already have about 200 of them I'd like to buy some more :-) There is some other Chinese webshop who still sells them.I used to keep SMT parts in the bags but its too slow when assembling a PCB.

author: baoshi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 02:51:15 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on March 25, 2013, 01:23:51 amYes these are the boxes I got. DX overcharge for it. If you have access to any taobao agent here is where I boughthttp://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.36.MzR219&id=6146885583They come in different sizes and can be interlocked together.There is one special black color type which is ESD safe.But the box is not air tight. I further store them in a tupperware container together with pack of silicon gel.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 03:23:25 am
content: you can get those smd boxes on ebay. i got over a thousand of those.all resistors E24 series in 1206 085 063all capacitor sin E12 in 1206 0805 0603there are also antistatic black ones.

author: ftransform
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 07:38:32 am
content: I keep through hole cards in binders with tobacco card organizers. Fold up the tape and stick it in, its pretty robust, occasionally one or two strips fall out but its very compact and more robust then it looks.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2013, 09:02:05 am
content: Quote from: free_electron on March 25, 2013, 03:23:25 amGood find. Those are exactly the same DX sells. Are you sure the black are really anti-static or just black?