I've got a few 1590A builds that I'd like to finish but I forgot a few resistor values on my last mouser order. Is there anywhere else that I could order 1/8W resistors? I'm not down to pay $20 for shipping a few parts...
There's a couple of Chinese ebay sellers which sell 100 packs for 0.99 shipped. I think the one I used was UK-electric (not affiliated with the same pedal parts company in the EU), and there's another called Industryland I think. Not that you need 100 to finish your builds, but if they are common parts, you could always use them in full size builds as well.
I think a good place to start is to order some of the 1/8w resistor packs on eBay. You get a large assortment of various values - good value.
If you don't think you will need all of them, then you can order from Mouser or Digikey for a few values....shipping will be much more expensive making the eBay packs very attractive (provided they have the values you seek).
mmmm..... http://www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/
Paul's shop. Almost all the values you may need, good price and excelent customer service.
(Paul = Cromesphere @Madbean's, he is a nice guy, go check his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/chromespherecom)
Quote from: rullywowr on May 15, 2014, 05:58:00 PM
I think a good place to start is to order some of the 1/8w resistor packs on eBay. You get a large assortment of various values - good value.
If you don't think you will need all of them, then you can order from Mouser or Digikey for a few values....shipping will be much more expensive making the eBay packs very attractive (provided they have the values you seek).
I think this is a good approach. Start off with an eBay kit and refill as the values get used up.
Mouser is a good source. Allied has really good prices as well, plus you can throw in a few cheap opticouplers in the cart to help justify the shipping.
Quote from: pickdropper on May 15, 2014, 06:44:21 PM
Quote from: rullywowr on May 15, 2014, 05:58:00 PM
I think a good place to start is to order some of the 1/8w resistor packs on eBay. You get a large assortment of various values - good value.
If you don't think you will need all of them, then you can order from Mouser or Digikey for a few values....shipping will be much more expensive making the eBay packs very attractive (provided they have the values you seek).
I think this is a good approach. Start off with an eBay kit and refill as the values get used up.
Mouser is a good source. Allied has really good prices as well, plus you can throw in a few cheap opticouplers in the cart to help justify the shipping.
PD certainly knows his 1/8w resistors! ;)
I actually just built a stash recently using the kits from eBay. I spent $34.00 (including shipping) and got 4850 1/8w resistors in 97 values (I ordered two $17.00 kits). That comes out to be about $0.0057 a resistor. Shipping was quick and I have a ton of values (including the most common) to get started with. I organize them the same way as my 1/4w using caprisun boxes (with the tops cut off) and coin envelopes. Works for me. I plan on doing some more baby board builds and of course 1/8w klon stomp resistors. Shipping was about 2 weeks or less and it took me about 1-2 hours to sort/organize them (best done with a beer close by and some kind of TV/Radio on).
Here is the link (although I'm sure there are many more similar deals out there): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Film-Resistor-1-1-8W-0-125W-Kit-2425pcs-/191086070861?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160
Oh yeah, if Paul has them, I would definitely order some from him.
I received my order from Paul pretty quick and shipping was cheap. Don't let him being in Australia turn you away.
I was just asked this on my blog also.. here was my response.
I have ordered them from 2 different sellers on eBay. Here are the links to the items.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Quote from: selfdestroyer on May 15, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
I was just asked this on my blog also.. here was my response.
I have ordered them from 2 different sellers on eBay. Here are the links to the items.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Hey Cody, how long did shipping take?
Quote from: peAk on May 15, 2014, 07:53:53 PM
Quote from: selfdestroyer on May 15, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
I was just asked this on my blog also.. here was my response.
I have ordered them from 2 different sellers on eBay. Here are the links to the items.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8w1-87ValueX20-ResistorsKit-Metal-Film-Resistor-Package-1740pcs-ROHS-freeship-/261447597574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cdf7dbe06)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190424559408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Hey Cody, how long did shipping take?
Just under 2 weeks. Whats funny is, I always complain about shipping from China but I spend a week just looking around for state side sales and by the time I find something I could have received the package from China. So now I just order and forget about it. Then its a surprise when it gets here.
Cody
That's a ton of resistors. Is 1/8w ok to use in projects where I'd normally use 1/4w?
Quote from: das234 on May 15, 2014, 09:27:43 PM
That's a ton of resistors. Is 1/8w ok to use in projects where I'd normally use 1/4w?
In about 99% of all pedal applications yes, no problem.
Thanks. Is there a general rule where I shouldn't use them?
I ordered 1/4w resistors from Paul that are 1/8w size! Very cool and shipping was cheap from OZ to US.