Mail Order Resources / Parts

Also see Local_Resources / Parts

Electronic Parts

Digi-Key

http://Digikey.com

• Online Datasheet PDFs!
• General electronics, ICs, and Microcontrollers

Technotronix

http://www.technotronix.us/

• Turnkey Solutions
• PCB Fabrication Services

4 PCB Assembly

https://www.kingshengpcba.com

• PCB Design
• PCB Fabrication Services
• PCB Material Management

Fusion PCB Assembly

https://www.seeedstudio.com/prototype-pcb-assembly.html

• PCB Fabrication
• PCB Assembly
• OPL

Mouser

http://Mouser.com

• General electronics, ICs, and Microcontrollers
• Better Part-Finding Interface than Jameco/Digi-Key, although the stock depth is somewhat smaller.

Waytek

http://waytekwire.com

• Electrical wiring supplies

Sparkfun

http://www.sparkfun.com

• High-end component "modules" (eg: ready to connect XBee, Bluetooth, GPS, LCD modules)
• Custom adapter boards (for fitting odd-sized lcd cables, etc.)

Jameco

http://Jameco.com

• "Starter" parts assortment sets
• General electronics, ICs, and Microcontrollers

Newark

http://www.newark.com/

• Similar to Digi-Key, Mouser

Asian Circuits

http://pcbamanufacturer.net/

Allied

http://www.alliedelec.com/

• Enormous catalog

MPJA

http://www.mpja.com

• Random liquidation of useful components and odd electronics
• General electronics, ICs, and Microcontrollers

PCB Manufactuing Inc

http://www.pcbmanufacturing.org/

All Electronics Corp

http://www.allelectronics.com/

• Surplus electronic and scientific stuff
• Pretty cheap.

Gateway Electronics

http://www.gatewayelex.com/

• Electronic components and kits

All Spectrum Electronics=

http://www.allspectrum.com/

Bittele Electronics=

http://www.7pcb.com/

Trossen Robotics

http://www.trossenrobotics.com/

• Robot and RFID parts

Microchip

http://sample.microchip.com

• Microcontrollers of all shapes and sizes
• Will send free samples of most products.

Parallax

http://Parallax.com

• Anything Basic Stamp related
• SX Microcontroller related
• Nice prebuilt sensor "modules"

Pololu

http://www.pololu.com/

• Robot controllers (Atmel based)
• Motor and Servo controllers
• Robot-related sensors
• Cogs, Wheels, Small DC Motors

DealExtreme

http://www.dealextreme.com

• VERY cheap miscellany, esp. LEDs
• oddball computer parts (e.g. CF to 1.8" HD adapters for 4th gen iPod SSD conversion)
• cheap tools (multimeters, soldering irons...not extensive)
• Free shipping/no minimum order, but expect it to take three+ weeks to arrive

HSC Electronic Supply

http://www.halted.com/

• Lots of closeout electronics
• Good for components and robot parts
• Cool storefront in Sunnyvale, CA if you get to Silicon Valley

Goldmine Electronics

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/

• surplus

YourDuino Shop

http://www.arduino-direct.com/sunshop/

• Low Cost Arduino compatible boards
• Sensors, Output Devices, Robotics, Electronics Components

M O T H E R L O A D of LINKS to Sources & Suppliers

http://amasci.com/supliers.html

• Personal favorite -> http://www.surplussales.com

Apex Electronics

http://www.apexelectronic.com

• surplus

ProtoStack

http://www.protostack.com

• Kind of like SparkFun

BulkWire.com

http://www.bulkwire.com/

• wire

Cloom

https://www.wiringo.com/

• Wire Harness
• Cable Assemblies

Chipdatas

https://chipdatas.com/hot

• General electronics, ICs, and Microcontrollers

PCBs

FS Technology

https://www.fs-pcba.com/

• FS Technology : a pcba supplier dedicated to one-stop service

4pcb.com

http://www.4pcb.com/

• easy to deal with, reasonable prices, made in America, good software

Seeed Studio Fusion

https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html

• Start from $4.9. The boards are very nice quality.

BatchPCB

http://www.batchpcb.com/

• run by SparkFun

Gold Phoenix

http://www.goldphoenixpcb.biz/

• China
• Used by BatchPCB

Fast Circuits Inc

http://www.7pcbmanufacturing.com/

Sierra ProtoExpress

https://www.protoexpress.com/

• SF Bay area

Techno Tronix

http://www.technotronix.us/

• Run By PCB Assembly

C-alley PCB

https://c-alley.com/

• Focus on PCB prototyping and assembly

PCB & PCBA

https://www.kingshengpcba.com

• your most reliable PCB and PCBA supplier

Materials / Supplies

Scientific Equipment of Houston

http://www.agile-fx.com/servlet/StoreFront

• Glassware, calipers, some surplus and bulk
• Many of their best deals are on EBay

Igus

http://www.igus.com/

American Science and Surplus

http://www.sciplus.com/

• Decent glassware, not as cheap as Houston
• Random electronics and old stuff

Disco ball mirrors

1/2" mirror tile sheet @ KitKraft; 2.6¢/mirror

McMaster/Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/

• Huge inventory of mechanical parts and tools

SDP/SI

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/

• Gears, bearings, etc.

NOD Electronics

http://www.nod-pcba.com/

Kits

AdaFruit Industries

http://www.adafruit.com/

• Lots of solder-it-together kits, many featuring AVR chips
• USBTinyISP programmer great for reprogramming AVR boards
• Webforum to support kitmakers at http://www.ladyada.net/forums/

Maker Shed

http://www.makershed.com/

• Storefront for Make and Craft magazines, subscribers can get 10% off orders
• They resell lots of kits, including some by NYCResistor people
• Good source of books and introductory project ideas

Fundamental Logic

http://store.fundamentallogic.com/

• Canadian supplier of Arduino-based kits
• Nice 7-segment kit that connects to PC via USB

NOTE: Fundamental Logic has cease accepting orders as of May 2010.