Where to Buy Components - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 08:02:58 pm
content: I just thought I'd start this thread to share information on where good deals can be had on passive and active components. I've included some of mine below:DIPMicro:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1/8 Watt 1% Metal-Oxide Resistors:http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-RF450Crystal Oscillators:http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-XC11W Zener Diodes:http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-ZD20.5W Zener Diodes:http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-ZD4Ceramic Capacitors (Multilayer):http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-CK2Electrolytic Capacitors:http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-EC2LED's (3mm):http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-LED3LED's (5mm):http://dipmicro.com/store/SET-LED5*I also typically buy my semiconductors (1N4001/1N4004, 1N4148, 1N5711, BAT46 2N3055, 2N3904/2N3906...) from this site. They are very quick to ship and have NEVER screwed up one of my orders.Futurlec----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Value Packs (Resistors, Capacitors, Regulators, Transistors, Sockets...:http://futurlec.com/ValuePacks.shtml1/4W Carbon-Film Resistors:http://futurlec.com/Res14W.shtmleBay------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WIMA Polyester Film Capacitors - 0.1uF: audio.01 StoreSparkfun-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Misc.:www.sparkfun.com...To be continued

author: Armin_Balija
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 09:29:02 pm
content: Awesome resource. Love the futurelec site, really cheap components.

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 09:31:38 pm
content: Futurlec has by far the cheapest prices I've ever seen online, and it is also has teh largest variety of parts to choose from. My only complaint is that it is SLOW on shipping and they often screw up the order (make substitutions without notifying the customer). Still my favourite place though

author: Armin_Balija
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 09:33:12 pm
content: Quote from: olsenn on January 16, 2012, 09:31:38 pmWell, making substitutions is unacceptable if they're not notifying the customers. I just want to stock up on resistor's, caps, and some inductors. I really like the amount of IC's and voltage regulators they offer.

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 10:00:50 pm
content: For the most part you get what you order

author: siliconmix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2012, 09:07:40 pm
content: thanks for that .definetly gonna give futerlec a whirl

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2012, 05:19:18 pm
content: Does anyone else have any suggestions? I keep hearing people say digikey/mouser/arrow... but these places are not for the hobbyist who wants to stock up on the basics, they are for purchasing large quantities of a particular item (very particular) for populating pre-designed pcb's... parts are expensive and so is shipping for small orders.

author: snoopen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 12:34:07 am
content: Quote from: olsenn on January 20, 2012, 05:19:18 pmFuturlec is indeed cheap. But even as hobbyist just starting out I do like element14. Here in Australia shipping is always free and by courier. I put together an almost identical order on both element14 and Futurlec for a bunch passive components. Futurlec is AU$13.50 plus shipping ($4 for regular, $15 express, $30 courier) whereas element14 is $22.40 and couriered for free!element14 is a clear winner hereSure I can save $5 with Futurlec but it will take two weeks to get to me and the quality could be questionable. If you compare like for like postage then in my case element14 is $6 to $20 cheaper!

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 12:36:05 am
content: I think there's another thread listing places to buy components.Probably should combine them.If we can find it.

author: snoopen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 02:21:25 am
content: Quote from: Psi on January 24, 2012, 12:36:05 amDo you meanthis thread?------------------------------EDIT------------------------------Ooops, if I bothered to read the thread title I'd have seen it's for enclosures and related parts. Not component distributors. At least the wiki seems comprehensive.------------------------------------------------------------------By the looks of it most of them are on theeevBlog Wiki. When I get some free time I might at the least start a discussion page for the companies I've dealt with so far. We could then use that as a basis to collate typical costing and delivery times.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 02:25:15 am
content: That's the one.It started off on enclosures, but 99% of the places sell components too.Yeah, the wiki is probably the best place for a complete list.

author: joelby
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 02:49:15 am
content: Quote from: olsenn on January 20, 2012, 05:19:18 pmFor bags of assorted components, eBay is probably your best bet.

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2012, 10:54:19 pm
content: I found potentiometers from an ebay seller tayda2009 to be real mint condition. They even have a little back cover for themOther sellers that I bought pots from were not in the best condition they were scratched and looked almost used.Example:eBay auction: #http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-500K-OHM-Linear-Taper-Potentiometer-Pot-B500K-500KB-FREE-SHIPPING-/250939933959?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d2f8507#ht_1476wt_1180

author: AlphZeta
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2012, 03:32:32 pm
content: I buy a lot of my stuff from DIPMicro as well. My experience has been very positive and they are very responsive to inquiries as well.

author: aluck
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2012, 04:18:30 pm
content: Quote from: Mint. on January 26, 2012, 10:54:19 pmisn't it an ebay branch of taydaelectronics shop?

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2012, 08:34:47 pm
content: Quote from: aluck on January 27, 2012, 04:18:30 pmIt might be. I personally never heave heard of this store before

author: aluck
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2012, 07:42:16 am
content: Quote from: Mint. on January 27, 2012, 08:34:47 pmtayda is nice. not as fast as I wish to, but cheaper than you can usually expect.

author: timorousme
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2012, 04:38:37 pm
content: I'm a fan of Tayda. Dirt cheap, and a pretty fast delivery time in the US.This confused me because they're based in Thailand, but I guess they have US mediums that send packages out. I've gotten most of mine from a person in Maryland or Maine or something like that (I'm tired).But nonetheless, the system works well.I still get my resistors from Small Bear though in bags of 200. It's slightly cheaper, and I like their prebonded wire, so I usually make resistor and wire and some more rare part orders from SB and everything else from Tayda.

author: sacherjj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2012, 09:25:19 pm
content: I often purchase fromhttp://allelectronics.com/They often have some buy outs of various devices that are fun to hack on. Also often have some very good deals on LCDs, etc.

author: pelle.jansen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2012, 07:47:29 pm
content: What are the shipping costs of these sites? Cant find them easily on the sites and I dont feel like making an account just for that.As it isn't a good idea to pay like €5 of shipping on just a few cheap parts. I live in The Netherlands and am looking for cheap parts

author: harnon
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2012, 08:54:34 pm
content: Quote from: Mint. on January 26, 2012, 10:54:19 pmI've also bought some stuff from this seller and found them pretty good.Quote from: pelle.jansen on February 09, 2012, 07:47:29 pmI'm pretty happy with Farnell - some part are cheaper and some more expensive than Digikey but free shipping for UK products makes it worthwhile for smaller quantities. Not sure about shipping to the Netherlands though.I had a look at a few Futurlec products, picked 100 of a random capacitor and it was $US16, a like for like product from Farnell was $10.50 or so excluding shipping on both. Maybe there are some products they are cheaper than others?I think the moral of the story is to shop around!