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Jeff,<br>
<br>
here in Slovakia (Slovak Republic) I personally got the most of
electronic components from GM Electronic (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.gmelectronic.sk">www.gmelectronic.sk</a>) - a
company with HQ in Czech Republic (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.gme.cz">www.gme.cz</a>) and from Conrad
(<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.conrad-international.com">www.conrad-international.com</a>) - Germany based, but operating
accross Europe seamlessly. GME has actual store here in Bratislava
not far from my office, so I can stop by with my shopping list and
need not to wait for post. Conrad is shipping from Germany via
parcel service...<br>
I have also tried DigiKey, but the package from US ended at the
Customs Office where I had to explain the content so I prefer EU
shipments :-)<br>
<br>
There are also others (I got many online-shops when I google
"elektronické súčiastky"="electronic components" in Slovak language,
but I do not know nor use them).<br>
Richard<br>
<br>
On 2.11.2010 18:10, Jeff Keyzer wrote:
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Adam,<br>
<br>
Thanks for your suggestions! We have Sparkfun and Adafruit on the
list, but not the others. <br>
<br>
All,<br>
<br>
I'm still looking for more response from hackers outside the US!<br>
<br>
So far I have:<br>
<br>
Conrad in Germany<br>
Maplin in the UK / Ireland<br>
Jaycar, Littlebird, Freetronics, Dontronics, Rockby Electronics in
Australia / NZ. <br>
<br>
And it seems like most Europeans buy online from Farnell and RS
Electronics.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Jeff<br>
<br>
<br>
On 11/2/2010 9:02 AM, Adam Sheesley wrote:
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cite="mid:AANLkTik5RT2ykqokWkcpu-SgfmFhGsBO8--wtT0GTr+N@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite">I apologize if these would fit into your commonly
known list (just 'cause they're common to me doesn't mean
they're common to everyone I suppose), but my two cents:<br>
<div><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.sparkfun.com/">http://www.sparkfun.com/</a> -
they're just awesome, the end</div>
<div><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/">http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/</a> -
Pretty nice parts, some original projects, and some dangerous
prototypes stuff, direct from China</div>
<div><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://store.makerbot.com/">http://store.makerbot.com/</a> -
Primarily geared to people that purchase and maintain their 3D
printers they have some offbeat stuff at decent prices. You
never know when you're going to need 5 feet of nichrome wire.</div>
<div><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.adafruit.com/">http://www.adafruit.com/</a> -
Some pretty awesome kits and other parts, I have never bought
anything from them personally, but I'm pretty sure they're
legit.</div>
<div><br>
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<br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Jeff
Keyzer <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:jeff@mightyohm.com">jeff@mightyohm.com</a>></span>
wrote:<br>
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padding-left: 1ex;"> Hello,<br>
<br>
Mitch Altman and I are in the process of writing a book
about "Making Cool Things with Microcontrollers (for
people who know nothing)." The book is aimed at complete
beginners and encourages people to turn their amazing
ideas into reality through the use of microcontrollers.<br>
<br>
We want to include a list of where to buy parts and tools
in the book. Our readers will need to buy a soldering
iron, solder, and miscellaneous odds and ends like wire,
batteries, resistors, capacitors, etc.<br>
<br>
We don't intend for the list to be exhaustive, but I do
want to include some highlights for readers around the
world.<br>
<br>
I'd like to know what your favorite places to buy
electronics-related items are. Where do you shop? Local
or online?<br>
<br>
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who
live outside of the United States. Where do you buy
solder and components in Europe? Asia? South America?
Africa?<br>
<br>
Mitch and I are already pretty familiar with the resources
available here in the US. But if you have a place you
think absolutely must be on the list (and it's not
Digikey, Mouser, Jameco, or Element 14/Newark), I'd like
to hear about it.<br>
<br>
Thank you and best regards,<br>
Jeff Keyzer<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:jeff@mightyohm.com">jeff@mightyohm.com</a><br>
<br>
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