Suppliers

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.
• Little Bird Australia
• Maker Store OpenBuilds V-Slot distributor.
• Mouser Australia
• Modtronics Australia
• Aus3D
• 3D Fillies
• Great supplier of parts for upgrades and DIY printers, also make their own filament.

• 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
• Pololu
• Sparkfun
• AdaFruit
• Dangerous Prototypes
• Digikey
• Seeed Studio
• Jameco
• Futurlec

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• 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.