What different places on line to buy parts.

I'm looking for 12vdc DPDT mini relays, LEDs, mini boards, diodes, solar panels, etc.

Thanks,
Donnie

 

I find RS Components pretty good. (Direct UK link).

Dave

 

I find RS Components pretty good. (Direct UK link).

Dave

How do you know he's from the UK?

 

How do you know he's from the UK?

It's in his typing, can't you see it?

I use Digi-key for pretty much everything. Every order I've placed has been shipped the same day. Also, I check Mouser from time to time, but I haven't ordered there.

Sparkfun is usually a little more expensive and ships slower, but they have some interesting stuff as well. Plus great tutorials.

 

You can buy most of those things at Radio Shack or Fry's Electronics

 

How do you know he's from the UK?

As the Site Admin I am almighty and know everything

Seriously, the first link is the international link where the OP can select their country of origin. I put the UK link in for completeness since it is the one I use for RS.

Dave

 

I am in the USA...

My preferred vendors are Digi-Key and Mouser. However, there are a few others that I will source parts from if I can't find what I need.. Allied, Newark, Jameco are just a few.

If you are from the UK, I recall Maplin Electronics is fairly large over there. I've read this in articles... never used them myself obviously.

 

If you are from the UK, I recall Maplin Electronics is fairly large over there. I've read this in articles... never used them myself obviously.

Maplins are very good for walk-in purchases because of their ubiquity (well not quite but they are common). Never use their net-services so can't comment.

Dave

 

I always use Mouser.

You can buy most of those things at Radio Shack or Fry's Electronics

RadioShack is pretty expensive.

 

I'm a cheapskate. If I cant find it at low cost from Cascade Surplus, All Electronics, or eBay, then and only then do I drive over to my local Norvac.

 

Hi,In the U.K. Rapid electronics is a very reliable source of components, at a reasonable price and thier range of products is increasing year to year...Daniel.

 

RadioShack is pretty expensive.

That's why I asked

I found 3 diodes at All Electronics for .80 cents (for the three). I had to get some at RS and they were $1.59 for 2....that equals 79.5 cents each. Talk about mark up.

Thanks for your responses!

Donnie

 

That's why I asked

I found 3 diodes at All Electronics for .80 cents (for the three). I had to get some at RS and they were $1.59 for 2....that equals 79.5 cents each. Talk about mark up.

Thanks for your responses!

Donnie

LEDs can be even cheaper that that. I often buy them around 0.20 Eur a piece.

I suggest we use the name R$ for RadioShack from now on, just like M$ is for Microsoft.