Suppliers
Components
| Supplier | Free Shipping? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Futurlec | No | Good supplier, very cheap SMD to DIP converter's which are useful for prototyping. |
| RS Components | No | Not always the cheapest, but you can collect from a trade counter. |
| Farnell | Yes | Larger selection than RS and free shipping, however there is a minimum order to qualify. |
| Digikey | Yes | Even larger selection than Farnell and free shipping on orders over £50. |
| eBay | Varies | Always a good place to start, direct access to Chinese sellers without the risk. |
Tools
Circuit Specialists - Soldering equipment, blackjack range is very good for the price.
Wholesale Chinese Suppliers
IC2IC - Good for large orders, also able to find discontinued components.