Holly's cheap parts roundup :-)

HollyMinkowski · 2009-08-30 19:40

Have been looking for Asian electronics bargains this morning.
Might as well post a few I found here in case anyone needs cheap stuff.
(and doesn't everyone need cheap stuff)

- 100x pieces of 5mm 17,000MCD white LEDs with 100x 470 ohm resistors and 100x 100 ohm resistors all for 4.99 and that includes shipping.
The 200 resistors are worth 4.99 alone

These people have other color LEDs at same price per 100 pieces.
These are so bright each one can make a usable little flashlight.
cgi.ebay.com/100-pcs-Ultra-Bright-5mm-White-LED-17000mcd-Free-R_W0QQitemZ270446680800QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef7e0dae0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

-40pin Universal ZIF IC Socket x 5pcs $5.70 shipping included....that's just barely over a dollar each.
How can they make these things and send them from China for a price like this?
cgi.ebay.com/40pin-Universal-ZIF-IC-Socket-x-5pcs_W0QQitemZ270383166311QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef417b367&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

-HD44780 16x2 Character LCD LCM Blue/White backlight $5.99 shipping included
This price seems amazing.
cgi.ebay.com/HD44780-16x2-Character-LCD-LCM-Blue-White-backlight_W0QQitemZ270447127631QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef7e7ac4f&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
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-5V 200mA 1W Monocrystalline Solar Panel Power Cell $8.99 shipping included
Plenty of power for a nice propeller project.
cgi.ebay.com/5V-200mA-1W-Monocrystalline-Solar-Panel-Power-Cell_W0QQitemZ270446941200QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef7e4d410&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
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-HD44780 20x4 Character LCD LCM Yellow-Green Backlight $9.99 shipping included -- they also have blue with white character units
cgi.ebay.com/HD44780-20x4-Character-LCD-LCM-Yellow-Green-Backlight_W0QQitemZ270446681789QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef7e0debd&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_2744wt_1040

-PIR/IR Pyroelectric Infrared Motion Sensor Detector $7.99 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/PIR-IR-Pyroelectric-Infrared-Motion-Sensor-Detector_W0QQitemZ270447422273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Security_Fire_Protection?hash=item3ef7ec2b41&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_3288wt_1166

-12V 9A 136.8watt TEC Thermoelectric Cooler Peltier 2piece 13.99 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/12709-12V-9A-TEC-Thermoelectric-Cooler-Peltier-2pcs-New_W0QQitemZ270446681520QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef7e0ddb0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_2773wt_908

-50 Selected Value x 50pcs 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistor. Total 2500pcs 16.99 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/2500X-1-4W-5-Assortment-Carbon-Film-Resistor-1R-1M_W0QQitemZ330332497733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4ce959e745&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1099wt_823
1 ohm
10 ohm
22 ohm
39 ohm
47 ohm
68 ohm
75 ohm
100 ohm
130ohm
150 ohm
220 ohm
360 ohm
470 ohm
680 ohm
820 ohm
1K ohm
1.2K ohm
1.8K ohm
2.2K ohm
3K ohm
3.6K ohm
3.9K ohm
4.7K ohm
5.6K ohm
6.8K ohm
8.2K ohm
9.1K ohm
10K ohm
12K ohm
22K ohm
33K ohm
39K ohm
47K ohm
56K ohm
68K ohm
82K ohm
91K ohm
100K ohm
120K ohm
150K ohm
180K ohm
220K ohm
270K ohm
330K ohm
390K ohm
470K ohm
560K ohm
680K ohm
820K ohm
1 Mohm
50 of each value
I'd post a photo but don't all through-hole resistors look alike anyway

-Metal Film Resistor 1/4W Assortment Kit1% 2500 50values $18.89 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/Metal-Film-Resistor-1-4W-Assortment-Kit1-2500-50values_W0QQitemZ220298708240QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item334ad38510&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1657wt_940
0.1 ohm
1.2 ohm
1.8 ohm
6.8 ohm
10 ohm
18 ohm
20 ohm
47 ohm
56 ohm
68 ohm
91 ohm
270 ohm
300 ohm
390 ohm
470 ohm
680 ohm
1k ohm
1.2k ohm
1.5k ohm
2k ohm
2.4k ohm
2.7k ohm
3k ohm
3.3k ohm
4.3k ohm
5.6k ohm
6.8k ohm
8.2k ohm
9.1k ohm
10k ohm
15k ohm
18k ohm
20k ohm
27k ohm
33k ohm
39k ohm
47k ohm
68k ohm
82k ohm
100k ohm
150k ohm
180k ohm
200k ohm
220k ohm
300k ohm
330k ohm
1M ohm
2M ohm
4.7M ohm
10M ohm
50 of each value

-5000 pcs of 1206 SMD Chip resistor 5% Assortment Kit. $15.89 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/1206-resistor-50-valuesX100-pcs-Assortment-Kit-5000pc_W0QQitemZ320306901414QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a93c771a6&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_1753wt_866
1 ohm
7.5 ohm
10 ohm
22 ohm
39 ohm
47 ohm
68 ohm
75 ohm
100 ohm
130ohm
150 ohm
220 ohm
360 ohm
470 ohm
680 ohm
1 kohm
1.3 kohm
1.8 kohm
2.2 kohm
3 kohm
3.6 kohm
3.9 kohm
4.7 kohm
5.6 kohm
6.8 kohm
8.2 kohm
10 kohm
12 kohm
22 kohm
33 kohm
39 kohm
47 kohm
56 kohm
68 kohm
100 kohm
130 kohm
150 kohm
180 kohm
220 kohm
270 kohm
330 kohm
390 kohm
470 kohm
560 kohm
680 kohm
1 Mohm
2.7 Mohm
3.3 Mohm
4.7 Mohm
10 Mohm
50 of each value

-Coupling, Bypass & Filter CAPACITOR Assortment 121 pieces $17.65 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/Coupling-Bypass-Filter-CAPACITOR-Assortment-ckb_W0QQitemZ350246505144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518c518ab8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1709wt_942

-Radial Electrolytic Capacitor Assortment Kit (10-1000uf) 320pcs $19.99 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/Radial-Electrolytic-Capacitor-Assortment-Kit-320pcs-Lot_W0QQitemZ290338432172QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item439984e4ac&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1593wt_1166

-1000pcs Ceramic Capacitor Assorted (1pF~0.1uF)50V $14.88 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290340852658#ht_1441wt_1166

-My Favorite! -- 2,860 Tiepoint Solderless Breadboard 150 pcs Jumpwires $15.99 shipping included
The jump wires are worth 15.99 alone...
cgi.ebay.com/2-860-Tiepoint-Solderless-Breadboard-150-pcs-Jumpwires_W0QQitemZ230359075526QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a2788ac6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1947wt_957

-HT1632-based 8*32 red LED dot-matrix info board with cable $9.99 shipping included
cgi.ebay.com/0832-LED-Dot-Matrix-Red-Display-Information-Board-NEW_W0QQitemZ230371846889QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a33b6ae9&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2269wt_957

-Dot Matrix LCD Blue Backlight White & Demo Board $19.50 shipping included
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/128x64-Dot-Matrix-LCD-Blue-Backlight-White-Demo-Board_W0QQitemZ230372478849QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a3450f81&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2777wt_957

-25 Value Ceramic Disc Capacitor Kit (2.4pF~0.1uF) 1000xpieces $6.99 shipping included
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/25-Value-Ceramic-Disc-Capacitor-Kit-2-4pF-0-1uF-1000x_W0QQitemZ350243760793QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518c27aa99&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_1693wt_957

2.4 pF
3.3pF
4.7 pF
10 pF
15 pF
22 pF
33 pF
47 pF
68 pF
100 pF
150 pF
220 pF
300 pF
470 pF
680 pF
1 nF
2.2 nF
3.9 nF
4.7 nF
5.6 nF
10 nF
15 nF
20 nF
47 nF
100 nF
40 of each value - a smaller assortment than the one above

-USB to RS232 Serial 9 Pin DB9 Cable Adapter $5.49 shipping included
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-to-RS232-Serial-9-Pin-DB9-Cable-Adapter-PC-Mac-GPS_W0QQitemZ230372619865QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Cables_Adapters?hash=item35a3473659&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2074wt_957

-12mm Rotary Encoder Switch With Keyswitch,10pcs - these come with knobs and washers/nuts $13.99 shipping included
Push on push off rotary encoders with knob and hardware for 1.39each delivered! How do they do it?
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/12mm-Rotary-Encoder-Switch-With-Keyswitch-10pcs_W0QQitemZ250489450021QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a5255ae25&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_4465wt_957

-Bluetooth serial converter UART interface 3.3v 17.99 shipping included
look at the cute little copper trace antenna

[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Bluetooth-serial-converter-UART-interface_W0QQitemZ230370625626QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a328c85a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2319wt_957

-28x64 Dot Matrix LCD Blue Backlight White Character $17.50 shipping included
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/128x64-Dot-Matrix-LCD-Blue-Backlight-White-Character_W0QQitemZ250487861662QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a523d719e&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2138wt_957

-Mini 8x2 Characters LCD Module KS0066 $4.99 shipping included
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-8x2-Characters-LCD-Module-KS0066_W0QQitemZ230372406624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a343f560&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262#ht_2491wt_957

-Here is my favorite bench top switching supply. I have 5 of these.... 19.99 each
If you were to add a potentiometer you should be able to do 3-12+v continuously
I popped one open and the V seems to depend on the value of the resistor selected
by the rotary switch. These are 2amp supplies.
[noparse][[/noparse]url]http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8238

If you order 50.00 worth of stuff you can ask them to send you this
cool smart tweezer that tests and identifies sm parts...FOR FREE...GRATIS

Somebody said...
A very convenient & small tool for testing SMD (Surface Mount Device) components, for example chip type resistors, capacitors and diodes. In addion it has a continuity function. The MS8910 functions as smart tweezers and will automaticly identify the listed components allowing fully automatic detection and measurement.

They also have a nice 13.8v switching supply...I have one of these. $23.99

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Philldapill · 2009-08-30 20:02

Wow, these are some really great finds, Holly! Thanks!

hover1 · 2009-08-30 20:25

You have been busy girl!!

Jim

CounterRotatingProps · 2009-08-30 20:59

Not to throw a damper on the enthusiasm...

> How do they do it?

An employee of ours travels often to Shangdo. She's fluent in Chinese and has lived there off and on for several years. She says that for every one person working, there are 25 to 100 waiting to take over if that one person screws up. Tremendous pressure - and they get paid slightly more than dirt.

No, I'm not saying this as some kind of economic guilt trip. In fact, when she first told me this and I responded instintively with "oh, that's terrible," she repremainded me, saying, "No they actually get paid pretty well for their circumstances and local economy. But they do understand how replaceable they are - they work hard."

I think it's important, for human(e) reasons I cannot clearly articulate, that we think of these people once in a while when we plug in one of those *cheap parts*. Their hardwork makes things easier for us.

cheers
- Howard

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Ken Gracey · 2009-08-30 21:05

@Holly, you would really enjoy a trip to the Shenzhen component market in China. You can see anything you'd think about, but buying them is actually much easier via eBay in the US. Some of the capacitor kits you showed look much more practical and cost-effective than those available from Jameco.

The breadboard and jumper wire set is really nice, too. Everybody should have one of those. We're a bit spoiled at Parallax, to be honest. I tell our technical staff to never tear down their prized circuits - just get another board out of inventory. This way they can run their old code examples on working hardware. Some of the stuff Chris Savage wires on the PPDB is nearly a work of art - would pain anybody to see him tear apart his breadboard jobs!

Ken Gracey

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) · 2009-08-30 21:38

Another great source for Chinese bargains is these guys: www.dealextreme.com. Shipping to the U.S. is generally free, via Hong Kong Post. Order tracking and customer service (via email) are on par with any domestic mail order house. I've bought from them several times and have not been disappointed.

-Phil

HollyMinkowski · 2009-08-30 21:44

@Ken Gracey

Those huge breadboards with all the nice jumpers are really nice...I use them a lot.
I'm thinking of moving the 2 sets of pwr connectors to the far left side and using the
new space on the upper right to add a board with a dip propeller in a zif socket, and
there will be plenty of room for xtal, bypass caps, connectors..etc

A HUGEMONGOUS propeller dev board

If you guys bought those breadboards in quantity and did this I bet you would sell
a lot of them. The individual breadboards are fastened with screws, this would let
you replace one if the holes started to get loose and wear out. I wish the breadboard
on the professional dev board you sell was screwed on...it looks like it is probably
glued down?

I'd go nuts in China, I'd have to take a boat back after I bought a few hundred pounds
of stuff

The stuff I listed above from e-lightening is not only free delivery but their return policy is
fantastic! They have a good ebay rating 100%

Somebody said...
3. Return policy

DOA and non-receipt 100% Money Back or Exchange
We promise 100% money back if items broken before arrival!
We promise 100% money back if your items could not reach you in 30 business days!

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HollyMinkowski · 2009-08-31 00:06

@Phil Pilgrim

Thanks for that link!!!

I'm making out an order already ....great stuff

Everything from a lock-pick set to Magic Beans

-High-Power 200mW Red Laser Pen (Burns Match + Visible Beam Daytime)
Do they realize just how dangerous this item is???
My advice is DON'T BUY ONE

-I'm ordering one of these...so tacky it's cute, and only 2.78 delivered...how could I not

-These mini universal remotes might be useful if I can figure out
how to interface to a prop...at 2.34 delivered it's easier than programming
the prop to generate the IR pulses.

-The cute piggy LED light at .78 delivered...wow

-My own mini LED lightsaber for 1.78 delivered

-MAGIC BEANS!!!! a 10 pak for 1.45 delivered.
Grows into a real plant that has your message on it..WTF? Just OMG is this for real

-What!?
A humping doggie USB toy

And just 5.19...what a bargain..NOT

- Mini 3-in-1 Dynamo Hand-Crank Vibrating Massager with Flashlight and Nokia Charger
I could do everything with this! Just wind it up for a minute and then charge my cell phone,
shine my flashlight and

LoL
Just 15.99 ... You could save that much in a week on batteries!

-Here's an optical mouse I just would not touch...8.46

-USB powered vibrator.
I foresee spending more time at my desk....surfing the web and researching
electronics....really.

-USB cooling fan..."The Dutch Windmill" I'm gonna need one of these.

-USB foot warmers...while I'm at it I may as well have warm feet.

-Stainless Steel Flexible Neck 1.3MP PC USB 2.0 Webcam with Cooling Fan
I could use another fan, and maybe I could sell access to the webcam.

-USB electrical stimulator with stick on pads.
A do-it-yourself electroshock toy... and for just 4.78

-Worlds Smallest Micro USB Drive Keychain
I'd get one of these but I'd lose it just like I lost my Prop Plug.

-Customizable Text Dot-Matrix Green LED Scrolling Message Display Belt Buckle $15.13
....WILL PROGRAM PROPELLERS FOR FOOD........WILL PROGRAM PROPELLERS FOR FOOD........WILL PROGRAM PROPELLERS FOR FOOD........WILL PROGRAM PROPELLERS FOR FOOD....

-72-LED Blue Light Matrix Stainless Steel Watch/Wristwatch
....BUYERS REMORSE........BUYERS REMORSE........BUYERS REMORSE........BUYERS REMORSE....

-Shock-You-Friend Electric Shock Chewing Gum (Practical Joke)
Endear yourself to the boss.

-Cannot-Blow-Out Magical Relighting Candles 2-Pack 18-Candle (Practical Joke)
Endear yourself to the Fire Marshall

-Smelly Fart Bomb 10-Pack (Practical Joke)
Endear yourself to the office crowd.

-Stylish Costume Fake Mustache (Assorted 12-Pack)
They'll never recognize me now!

-Realistic Rubber Cockroaches (3-Pack)
Endear yourself to the cafeteria staff

-Practical Joke Cut Off Injured Rubber Finger Tip (2-Pack)
Endear yourself to the safety officer.
(OK, I see the need for 1 but does anyone really need a 2pack)

-Sticky-S**t Realistic Mini Rubber Poop (Assorted 4-Poop Pack)
Hey now, this is the big 4pak o poop! and just 1.69 ...you can't beat that price.
A practical gift!

-Pop-Out-Surprise Lemon Tea Gift 2-Pack (Practical Joke)
Liven up that dull tea party with a heart attack or stroke!

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-Dirty Soap and Timed Disappearing Bloody Soap Bars (2-Pack)
Put these in our washroom and nobody would ever discover them....

-Super Strong Perfume Bombs (10-Pack)
So this is where Aunt Hannah got that perfume!

-Shock-Your-Friends Cell Phone
Quick!!! There's been a horrible accident..let me use your cell phone.

-Shock-Your-Friends Nail Clippers
Cut em to the quick...ouch

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Shock-Your-Friend Shocking Gun Toy (Practical Joke)
Endear yourself to Homeland Security

-Sound Activated Scary Moving Spider (Drops from the Ceiling)
This aint a bit funny!

-Black-Eye Wonderscope Carbon Facial Paint 2-Pack (Practical Joke)
I saw this stunt pulled on an old MASH rerun using binoculars.

-Shock-Your-Friend Electric Shock Soft Stick Toy
Can you borrow my vibrator? Sure, here you go.

-Rubber Horrific Teeth Set for Halloween (5-Piece Set)
Endear yourself to your dentist

-Smelly Feet Spray 2-Pack (Practical Joke)
My ex BF didn't need this....

-Shock-Your-Friend Electric Shock Microphone (Practical Joke)
And now here he is, tonight's speaker...lets give him a big hand.

-Sonic Control Screaming Cat-in-a-Bag
Stick this in Grandma's attic for endless fun.

-DIY Assembled Plastic 6mm Caliber BB Gun Toy with Laser Sight
Junior can have loads of fun at school with this puppy!
A winner for show and tell.

-10x25 Field Binocular 9.93 delivered
I can see Russia from my house!

-Glow-in-Dark Natural Latex Lubricated Condoms (10-Pack) 2.39
My ex BF needed these ...

-Doublemint Chewing Gum Packaging with Discreetly Hidden Condom
Gee Sis, this gum tastes funny!

-2-in-1 Shocking Ring + Natural Latex Condom
Even I would never sink this low....

-Compact Body Massager Disguised as Lipstick (1*AAA)
Damn! batterys dead again..oh, wait, What the...what a mess...eeeew..yuk

Phil Pilgrim...That site rules!!!

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jazzed · 2009-08-31 01:15

Fascinating array of objects.

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Propeller Tools

Microcontrolled · 2009-08-31 02:10

How long did you search that, um, dare I say, JUNK site? (just kidding) They have some odd finds in China......

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Computers are microcontrolled.

Robots are microcontrolled.
I am microcontrolled.

But you·can·call me micro.

If it's not Parallax then don't even bother.

I have changed my avatar so that I will no longer be confused with others who use generic avatars (and I'm more of a Prop head then a BS2 nut, anyway)

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) · 2009-08-31 02:41

Wow, Holly, you really delved into the seamy underbelly of that website! They do seem to pick up where 1950's comic book ads left off. Now, in case anybody's wondering what I've bought, after gazing upon Holly's graphic gallery of gaudy gewgaws and glittery gadgetry, I'm afraid it's pretty mundane:

Precision tweezers for placing SMD devices (#21665):

Laser line generator (#5928):

Video recorder, disguised as a ball-point pen (#18087):

Okay, the coolness factor of that last item ranks pretty high, especially for $22.20!

BTW, regarding the high-power lasers: they won't ship them to the U.S due to import restrictions.

-Phil

Post Edited (Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)) : 8/31/2009 2:46:31 AM GMT

Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-08-31 02:53

Arg! Wasted two hours surfing that site! Even found something I wanted..

[noparse]:)[/noparse] Neat find thanks gang!

OBC

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New to the Propeller?

Visit the: The Propeller Pages @ Warranty Void.

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) · 2009-08-31 02:56

OBC,

Just wait 'til Christmas shopping season. You'll be back there! Guaranteed!

-Phil

Microcontrolled · 2009-08-31 14:19

OK, fine, I'll take back the "junk site" remark.

That site is AWESOME!! I LOVE cheap gadgets!! (and perfect for hacking too!)

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Computers are microcontrolled.

Robots are microcontrolled.
I am microcontrolled.

But you·can·call me micro.

If it's not Parallax then don't even bother.

I have changed my avatar so that I will no longer be confused with others who use generic avatars (and I'm more of a Prop head then a BS2 nut, anyway)

Agent420 · 2009-08-31 16:39

Ken Gracey (Parallax) said...
The breadboard and jumper wire set is really nice, too. Everybody should have one of those.

Agreed - and since the trend to modules has become more prevalent, I'm really hooked on the male/female and female/female jumper wires - they make connections to pins (such as may be found on the new Voice Recognition Module) a breeze!

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benty · 2009-09-10 02:41

This seemed like a good thread to plop this in to. I've seen a few of these ipod touch knock-offs around and I'm thinking of getting one just to see what it's like. They seem to be going pretty cheap on e-bay and maybe could be used in a project if someone was feeling like hacking it

cgi.ebay.com/8GB-2-8-Touch-Screen-MP3-MP4-FM-CAMERA-Video-Player-I_W0QQitemZ320421970442QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOther_MP3_Players?hash=item4a9aa3420a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Holly's cheap parts roundup :-)

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