Suppliers
Local
In Brisbane:
- SEDL Wholesaler of abrasives etc
- Altronics We've got a trade account for members under “HSBNE”
- Jaycar Electronics Trade discount for purchases over $25, under the name “HSBNE”
- BilbyCNC Filament is discounted for HSBNE members
- Australian Sheet Traders Sheet Acrylic, ABS, Polycarbonate, PVC, MDF, Plywood, etc
- Global Acrylics/Acrylics Online Similar to above but has online ordering as well as in-store
- Dyman Foams QLD Based Foam supplier
- Carbatec Woodworking machinery and supplies. 15% discount under the name “HSBNE”
In Australia:
- Element 14/Farnell Free shipping for orders >$45.
- RS-Online Australia Free shipping for everything, but prices/MOQ are higher than E14.
- Maker Store OpenBuilds V-Slot distributor.
- Aurarum - Great supplier of parts for upgrades and DIY printers, also make their own filament.
International
- Hobby King ( RC stuff, batteries, motors, servos , etc are all great for using in ROBOTS and other stuff as well )
- 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.
- Banggood Similar to DX, slightly cheaper and more questionable
- AliExpress Cheaper still, even more questionable, but a very wide range
Arduino related stuff
Awesome arduino software index: http://www.freeduino.org/
Mechanical Parts
- 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.
- 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
- Tradways Liquidation centre with fabric, hardware, water pumps and filters
- Reverse Garbage not-for-profit worker run co-operative that promotes environmental sustainability and resource reuse
- resources/suppliers
- Last modified: 4 years ago
- by pommygirl