Florida Holiday points of interest! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cprobertson1
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 09:26:09 am
content: Good news everyone!I'm going to Florida on friday, staying in West Haven, Davenport: can anybody suggest anything nearby (as in withinreasonabledriving distance - including Orlando) that an electronics nerd and go and geek out on?I'm particularly interested in large electrical or surplus stores - but can't seem to find anything of any real interest on google maps beyond a few basic hardware shops that seem to specialise in cabling!Any suggestions on places to visit - stores or otherwise?

author: kg4arn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 11:31:39 am
content: The only one I know of:Skycraft Parts & Surplus, Inc.www.skycraftsurplus.com

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 12:21:37 pm
content: There is a new "Baby Skycraft" in New Smyrna Beach that might have an interest depending on where you are staying. Here is the facebook link as they don't have a website.https://www.facebook.com/Planet-Surplus-1611291625785081/

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 04:29:01 pm
content: If it's not too far out of the way,http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 04:51:42 pm
content: Quote from: kg4arn on June 07, 2016, 11:31:39 amMost of the stuff on their website can be bought cheaper from China through Ebay or Aliexpress.

author: Alexei.Polkhanov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 05:13:21 pm
content: Look what I found near Daytona Beach, FL 2 weeks ago

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 07:25:43 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 07, 2016, 04:51:42 pmIt's what's NOT on their website that makes it worth going.BTW, NASA and multiple aerospace companies are located in the general central FL area, and they get a lot of surplus from those sources that's not listed on the website.

author: kg4arn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 08:46:01 pm
content: Re: SkycraftYou have to go in person. Can be a total bust but sometimes you find something you need and they don't know what they have. Got some decent feed through filters there once for pennies. Haven't been to the New Smyrna place yet.

author: cprobertson1
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 08:54:15 pm
content: Quote- Note sure I'd be allowed that on the planeI wonder if NASA would give me one of their smaller sounding rocket chassis... would look EPIC on my mantlepiece! Now TELL me you wouldn't give instant respect to a guy with a rocket in his living room?QuoteIt's now the to-do list!Quote from: rdl on June 07, 2016, 04:29:01 pmI think it might be a bit too far unless we're doing something else in the area - two and a half hour drive. Not technically too bad, but convincing the rest of the family to go might be difficult!Thanks for all the tips folks!

author: kg4arn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 10:15:49 pm
content: Just went by Planet Surplus in New Smyrna. Much more interesting than Skycraft. FWIWOnly there about 30 min.Bought a NOS 28V 3A Lamda linear supply for $20.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 11:23:13 pm
content: Quote from: kg4arn on June 08, 2016, 10:15:49 pmI got my Metcal MX-500 with Talon tweezers and stand there for free by trading some stuff that was given to me but that they could sell and make a bunch of money on ( among other stuff, 1,000 15A rocker switches NOS). Also, for me, much closer, about 10 min from house. They get different stuff in much more frequently than Skycraft does. I only stop in Skycraft if my work takes me near. Plant Surplus is close enough that I don't need an excuse to stop in besides the sun being up.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2016, 12:12:16 am
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on June 09, 2016, 11:23:13 pmWhy does the sun have to be up?Never been, but sounds like a really cool place. Glad it's not far from home for you.Next time you're in, would you ask about taking some photos so the rest of us can drool?TIA.