UK Propers - Which Parallax parts to stock?
As you may know, I've been talking about setting-up my own UK website to sell Parallax & Sparkfun parts. I'm still a long way from getting that done, but I need to know what the potential demand might be, so...
What Parallax / Sparkfun parts would you most likely want?
I'm also likely to stock some XBee-PRO's too (with chip antenna), so how many would you be interested in?
Prices? Well, they won't be as cheap as the straight USD - GBP conversion, as I'll have to pay VAT & shipping & customs handling, but I'm not looking to make a living out of this (yet!). I still haven't decided on how I'll work-out the prices - much of that depends on demand, which is the reason for this post!
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Cheers,
Simon
www.norfolkhelicopterclub.co.uk
You'll always have as many take-offs as landings, the trick is to be sure you can take-off again ;-)
BTW: I type as I'm thinking, so please don't take any offense at my writing style
What Parallax / Sparkfun parts would you most likely want?
I'm also likely to stock some XBee-PRO's too (with chip antenna), so how many would you be interested in?
Prices? Well, they won't be as cheap as the straight USD - GBP conversion, as I'll have to pay VAT & shipping & customs handling, but I'm not looking to make a living out of this (yet!). I still haven't decided on how I'll work-out the prices - much of that depends on demand, which is the reason for this post!
You can either post back here, or PM me
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Cheers,
Simon
www.norfolkhelicopterclub.co.uk
You'll always have as many take-offs as landings, the trick is to be sure you can take-off again ;-)
BTW: I type as I'm thinking, so please don't take any offense at my writing style
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Graham
Yup, Protoboards will definitely be there
Any idea how many of each you'd (theoretically) be interested in?
One thing I need to do is ensure I can sell enough stuff to cover costs - the most crippling being the > $80 for postage! - so the more people who show an interest, the more likely this is to happen.
BTW: I'll also try to order one-off parts if people ask for them, assuming you don't mind waiting for the next shipment
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Cheers,
Simon
www.norfolkhelicopterclub.co.uk
You'll always have as many take-offs as landings, the trick is to be sure you can take-off again ;-)
BTW: I type as I'm thinking, so please don't take any offense at my writing style
ProtoBoards, obviously.
The ProtoBoard VGA+PS/2 kit AFAIK isn't stocked by anyone else in the UK, would be handy
6MHz drop-in crystals
Sparkfun break-out boards for XBee ( 2mm to 0.1" conversion ), plus 2mm sockets.
I'd sometime like to have a play with a cheap and easy to connect to graphic LCD module, preferably colour.
I beleive the accelerometers and compasses from sparkfun would be a must.
It would be protoboard for me. but much like Hippy I couldn't guarantee when or how many.
Digikey have the VGA PS/2 connector and are cheap on shipping (free for orders over £100)
Don't be put off though, I think it is an excellent idea and next time I order anything from Digikey I will give you a shout!
Regards,
Coley
Graham
I'll clearly be getting Protoboards! I'll also try and get the VGA/Kbd/Mouse connector too.
I'm still trying to work-out how to achieve this on my website, but I'm hoping to enable you to order stuff I don't stock too - problem is how to keep it simple and secure.
I think I'll need a few more people to respond before this looks like it's worthwhile tho'...
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Cheers,
Simon
www.norfolkhelicopterclub.co.uk
You'll always have as many take-offs as landings, the trick is to be sure you can take-off again ;-)
BTW: I type as I'm thinking, so please don't take any offense at my writing style
As for PayPal - I was actually thinking of using GoogleCheckout instead, as their fees are lower. Would that be a problem to anyone?
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Cheers,
Simon
www.norfolkhelicopterclub.co.uk
You'll always have as many take-offs as landings, the trick is to be sure you can take-off again ;-)
BTW: I type as I'm thinking, so please don't take any offense at my writing style