Suppliers

Alternative sources (misc)

Sources of free/used stuff of all kinds:

• http://www.propertyroom.com

• http://web.mta.info/nyct/materiel/cursales.htm

• http://swappa.com/ "Gently used" Android devices

Tools

MakerBot 3d printers, eggbots, etc.

Electronics Components

If in doubt: Most people use Digi-Key or Mouser. Mouser is often cheaper and has a better selection of wireless parts. Digi-Key has a better selection in many other areas.

Large Suppliers of current production parts

• Mouser electronics parts
• Digi-Key electronics parts
• Newark (element14, Farnell)
• Avnet cheap 2-day shipping, often cheaper parts in low quantities
• Arrow
• Allied Electronics
• Future Electronics

Smaller suppliers:

• Adafruit They offers reselling pricing for hackerspaces (See Adafruit_Orders to get in on group buys via HM's discount)
• Sparkfun
• Jameco Electronics Supplier -- Tools and Parts
• Eaton Electronics Electronic Components. Supercapacitors, Magnetics, Circuit protection and more.
• Online Components Electronics parts
• Alltronics/Anatek Instruments
• All Electronics Random Electronic Parts
• NAC Semi

Overseas suppliers that ship to the US:

• LCSC (China)
• Tayda Electronics (Thailand)
• TME (Poland)
• Reichelt (Germany)
• RS Components (UK)

Manufacturer direct:

• Texas Instruments
• ROHM Electronics parts

Surplus, obsolete, and vintage suppliers:

• Leeds Radio Vacuum tubes, vintage connectors, vintage knobs, vintage switches
• Surplus Sales of Nebraska
• Apex Jr

Last resorts:

• AliExpress Beware: High chance the chips you are purchasing will be rejects, fakes, or used and desoldered
• eBay Beware: High chance the chips you are purchasing will be rejects, fakes, or used and desoldered

Other:

• PEI Genesis Custom connector & cable solutions for harsh environments. Shop electronic components to find your custom connector solutions.
• Parallax Propeller and Basic Stamps, Sensors, Etc.

Electronics Resources

• All About Circuits Textbook The most comprehensive free electronics textbook to date.
• EE Power Textbook This textbook covers the Basic Principles of Power Electronics.

Materials

Plastic

Bhens Products Co, Inc (BeadKraft, MakerKraft)

http://www.beadkraft.com
Acrylic sheets, stock sizes & cut to order; beads, findings and jump rings; tools
Online+pick up

146 W. 29th St, #2W
New York, NY 10001
(212) 532-6620

Canal Plastic Center

http:www.canalplastic.com
Acrylid sheets, stock sizes & cut to order
0930-1800 M-S, closed Sun

345 Canal St (Greene/Wooster St, N side) map
New York, NY 10013
(212) 925-1032

Rubber

Canal Rubber Supply Co, Inc

http://www.canalrubber.com
0900-1645 M-S, closed Sun

329 Canal St (Mercer/Greene St, N side) map
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-7339

Science & Lab

• http://www.astc.org/members/pslist/pslist.htm (from Kenny, unverified -- cheap lab stuff) (Possibly other resources too. Someone should explore. -Kenny)
• http://www.labx.com Dave has used them before to outfit labs when cost was an issue
• http://sciplus.com surplus goods - Charlie orders from them regularly

Lighting Supplies

• Canal Lighting & Parts - 313 Canal St
• Eighth Avenue Lighting, Inc. - 545 8th Avenue. From Peter Shenkin.

Retail Stores in the City that Sell Cool Stuff

This section is for retail stores where you can buy stuff of interest. The emphasis is on places in the city with unusual offerings. For stores within walking distance of HackManattan! that sell commodity hardware and parts that you can basically get anywhere, see Local Places to Buy Stuff.

Zak Jewelry Tools

http://www.zaktools.com
Another tool supplier to the jewelry industry. They've got some large and heavy items here: wire mills, benches, etc. Oriented toward professionals. HIgh quality and generally expensive.

55 W. 47th St., between 5th and 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212 768 8122

Local Resources

see the Local Resources page for places within easy walking distance of Hack Manhattan.