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== Online == | == Online == | ||
===Electronics=== | |||
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key] | : [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key] | ||
: [http://www. | : [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser] | ||
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ Wiring harnesses] | : [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco] | ||
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses | |||
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics] | |||
====LEDs==== | |||
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere) | |||
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs | |||
====Samples==== | |||
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components | |||
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments] | |||
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics] | |||
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor] | |||
====Kits==== | |||
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries] | |||
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories] | |||
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm] | |||
===Automotive=== | |||
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference] | : [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference] | ||
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers] | : [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers] | ||
===Other=== | |||
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets | |||
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings] |
Revision as of 16:48, 6 October 2012
Local
Electronics
- solarbotics
- MRO Electronics
- Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot
- Alberta Printed Circuits (PCB fab)
- B&E Electronics
- Phidgets
Wood
Metal
- Metal Supermarket (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
- Rainbow Salvage (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)
Acrylic
- Acrylic Concepts
- Industrial Plastics & Paints
- Sabic
Fasteners
Tools
- ACT Equipment (machine shop related tools, great stock)
- Lee Valley Tools (woodworking)
- Busy Bee Tools (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
Other
- Princess Auto
- Ribtor (surplus and camping)
- Lowe's (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
Online
Electronics
- Digi-Key
- Mouser
- Jameco
- supremecable - Wiring harnesses
- Sparkfun Electronics
LEDs
- Phenoptix - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
- Superbright LEDs - LEDs
Samples
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
Kits
Automotive
Other
- K&J Magnetics - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
- VXB Ball Bearings