DIY Kits - Page 1
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author: megahz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 05:42:12 pm
content: I have a soldering iron but nothing to solder, any1 know a place where I can get some kits with all parts, and you just have to put it together?BTW I prefer working with smt

author: Todd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 07:03:21 pm
content: Tryhttps://www.sparkfun.comorhttp://adafruit.comorhttp://www.makershed.com

author: Isamun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 07:15:55 pm
content: Or if you just want to practice your soldering, dig out some old pcbs and start scavanging parts! Ive gotten a bunch of caps and regulators and connectors off old motherboardsIn my experience most of the kits you find out there are TH, but im sure you can find SMT!more kit sites:http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/http://www.clubjameco.com/orhttp://www.jameco.comhttp://shop.tuxgraphics.org/

author: M0BSW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2013, 07:24:52 pm
content: Quote from: megahz on March 31, 2013, 05:42:12 pmI'd look on ebay, velleman used to do some nice kits

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 02:47:02 am
content: Yeah, Velleman has a few. There are other one-offs as well if you want SMD practice, just search Google for "SMD solder practice kit".

author: megahz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:11:14 pm
content: Should I get the pocket oscilloscope, its only 60$ and I probably don't even need one, just to make it really

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:11:53 pm
content: You can get a real oscilloscope for that price.

author: megahz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:12:18 pm
content: 60$?

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:14:35 pm
content: Yep. You'll have to do some searching, but you can do it. A used 20 MHz analog scope will be more useful than that $60 pocket oscilloscope will ever be.

author: megahz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:15:51 pm
content: Cool i'll definitely look into that

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:19:40 pm
content: Even if you're not successful finding one for $60 (I'll admit, $60workingis doable, but barely) I'd still buy one for a bit more. If you get the pocket one I guarantee you'll give up and decide you need an upgrade in short order, and then you'll have spent money on both. There's a reason most people who review those things end up shouting at them.

author: shashwatratan
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 07:53:11 pm
content: I am completely agree with c4757p. Pocket scopes are nothing in comparison to real thing.You can make somthing like those yourself.My suggestion to you is: first select your preference. Why you need an oscilloscope? just for analog stuff or for digital signal analysis also?if you are just a beginner you could easily afford the absence of an oscilloscope for a while. you could invest that money in parts or good quality basic tools. when you get into deep then you ll be able to make an informed decision about which scope you want. then spend wisely and Don't let marketing gimmicks get you into an impulsive purchase.Shashwat Ratan

author: megahz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 08:20:29 pm
content: This is just looking for a diy project with parts included, I am already saving up for a oscilloscope for when I go to college, I was on a college visit to Drexel, and they don't have good oscilloscopes, all the benches have analog 20mhz scopes, and all the same type and brand, so I am planning on getting a 100 or 200mhz scope 4 channel b4 i go to college

author: shashwatratan
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 09:16:57 pm
content: that will be great!all the best

author: jamesp15
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2013, 10:30:48 pm
content: Seeing as your in the US, Radio Shack sells quite a few kits of various kinds (mostly Velleman) and also more and more Arduino boards and shields/shield-kits and lots of stuff from SeeedStudio and Schmartboard as well. The prices are reasonable for the most part.Selection may vary where you live, but you can see most of it on their website under the DIY section.Just ignore the salesman that constantly wants to renew your cellphone plan/upgrade your phone/etcBeen teaching my nieces and nephews and also neighborhood kids and adult-kids (their parents, some of whom find it fascinating themselves) using kits from there for a while now.