====== Suppliers ======

===== Local =====
In Brisbane:
  * [[https://sedl.sympaconline.com/|SEDL]] Wholesaler of abrasives etc
  * [[https://www.altronics.com.au/|Altronics]] We've got a trade account for members under "HSBNE"
  * [[https://www.jaycar.com.au/|Jaycar Electronics]] Trade discount for purchases over $25, under the name "HSBNE"
  * [[http://www.bilbycnc.com.au/|BilbyCNC]] Filament is discounted for HSBNE members
  * [[https://www.australiansheettraders.com.au/|Australian Sheet Traders]] Sheet Acrylic, ABS, Polycarbonate, PVC, MDF, Plywood, etc
  * [[https://www.acrylicsonline.com.au/|Global Acrylics/Acrylics Online]] Similar to above but has online ordering as well as in-store
  * [[https://www.dymanfoams.com.au/|Dyman Foams ]] QLD Based Foam supplier
  * [[https://www.carbatec.com.au/|Carbatec]] Woodworking machinery and supplies. 15% discount under the name "HSBNE"

In Australia:
  * [[https://au.element14.com|Element 14/Farnell]] Free shipping for orders >$45.
  * [[https://au.rs-online.com/web/|RS-Online Australia]] Free shipping for everything, but prices/MOQ are higher than E14.
  * [[https://littlebirdelectronics.com|Little Bird Australia]]
  * [[https://www.makerstore.com.au|Maker Store]] OpenBuilds V-Slot distributor.
  * [[https://au.mouser.com/|Mouser Australia]]
  * [[https://modtronicsaustralia.com/|Modtronics Australia]]
  * [[https://www.aus3d.com.au/|Aus3D]]
  * [[https://3dfillies.com/|3D Fillies]]
  * [[http://aurarum.com.au|Aurarum]] - Great supplier of parts for upgrades and DIY printers, also make their own filament.

===== International =====
  * [[https://www.hobbyking.com/|Hobby King]] ( RC stuff, batteries, motors, servos , etc are all great for using in ROBOTS and other stuff as well )
  * [[https://dx.com|Deal Extreme (DX)]] is really cheap with free shipping, you can get servos, LEDs, chargers, batteries, lenses, lasers, other hobby parts, and so many other random items there - most of questionable quality and accuracy.
  * [[https://www.banggood.com/|Banggood]] Similar to DX, slightly cheaper and more questionable
  * [[https://www.aliexpress.com/|AliExpress]] Cheaper still, even more questionable, but a very wide range
  * [[https://www.pololu.com|Pololu]]
  * [[https://www.sparkfun.com|Sparkfun]]
  * [[https://www.adafruit.com|AdaFruit]]
  * [[http://dangerousprototypes.com/|Dangerous Prototypes]]
  * [[https://www.digikey.com.au/?curr=AUD|Digikey]]
  * [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/|Seeed Studio]]
  * [[https://www.jameco.com/|Jameco]]
  * [[https://www.futurlec.com/|Futurlec]]

===== Arduino related stuff =====

https://Arduino.cc

Awesome arduino software index: http://www.freeduino.org/

===== Mechanical Parts =====

  * [[https://www.makerstore.com.au|Maker Store]] OpenBuilds V-Slot distributor. GT2, GT3 timing belts and pulleys, bearings, precision shims, spacers, lock collars, low profile screws, V-Slot brackets, Tee Nuts, ACME threaded rod, ACME nut blocks, wheels - lots of stuff.
  * [[https://www.smallparts.com.au/|Small Parts]] Heaps of bearings and stuff. Not a very flash website, but it’s QUITE searchable. Can be expensive.


=====Random Hacking Material=====
Reverse Garbage

  * [[https://www.tradsonline.com.au/|Tradways]] Liquidation centre with fabric, hardware, water pumps and filters
  * [[http://www.reversegarbageqld.com.au/|Reverse Garbage]] not-for-profit worker run co-operative that promotes environmental sustainability and resource reuse