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Mikebits

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I just came across this great website for price comparison of electronic parts. https://www.oemsecrets.com

Enter in your part number, and a list of all distributors like Farnell, Digi-Key are listed along with their current pricing. Looking at various parts on here I see that one can save a substantial amount of money (especially for a large build) by using this free website. As the word of this site gets out, it may force distributors to adjust their prices to stay competitive. I think you will find this a useful resource. See screenshot:

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Gee, you mention DigiKey, but I don't see it in the list. Where's DigiKey? What about S&H cost? Minimum order? Combined orders? Delivery time? Other parts not made by TI? And so forth?

John
 
I did not screen capture the whole thing, and you can search any manufacturer. I came across this website, thought it was handy and thought others would to. Use it or not, I don't care. Geez
 
Thanks. I've bookmarked it. Should come in handy.
 
Thanks for sharing.
 
Mike, thanks for the tip. Appreciate it.
 
I've been using www.findchips.com.

On another note, I use a LOT of CR2032 and LR44 batteries and I use these **broken link removed** guys in the US. The substitutes don't work well.
The retail price when Radio Shack was around was like $5.00 each. I just checked another option $2.59 USD, but I have to order and pick up. The company offers free shipping when you pick up an order to a local location. It may take a week. If I order direct, it would be here the next day for about $10.00 postage.

So, as alec said a lot goes into trying to find the best "overall cost". Let's not use price here. Infinatelights offers free postage for orders over $15.00 and 10+ CR2032 batteries are $0.89. Digikey, I believe has them cheaper, but not necessarily with postage. My order is usually about 20 Cr2032 and 10 LR44's.

I made a very effective and easy to use laundry lint filter, basically using modified commercial parts:
Filter Holder and some fittings - aquarium supply store
Clamp and washer - Vendor #2
New Hose - ebay - Vendor #3
Filter - Vendor #3.
Hardware store

Each one, except ebay can add ~$10.00 USD for postage, but I did not have much of a choice. The filter went through three iterations over time. Bag selection mesh size and material for cleanability. Before the special clamp, I used a hose clamp, nutdriver and thick washer (plumbing part), but it was a bit inconvenient. For th final design, I used a friend's lathe and drill press which he doesn't have anymore. It's simple and maybe > $100 USD. It's still cost-effective because renting a auger and the the inconvenience, The clog happened to be about 25 feet in in a galvanized pipe in/under the basement floor.
 
When I purchase from Ebay, shipping cost is always something I look at. What may look like a savings is not after S&H.
 
I've been ordering a lot of components from dx.com. Hard to beat the prices on a lot of items.
They have lots of other stuff too. Free shipping, just have to wait two or three weeks for it to ship from China.
 
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