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==Good Assortment Kits== | ==Good Assortment Kits== | ||
* stand offs (m3 seems like a good start. m2 is likely a bit small)(stand offs are always expensive) | * stand offs (m3 seems like a good start. m2 is likely a bit small)(stand offs are always expensive) | ||
| − | * small machine screws. (microcenter has a small box of these for like $4. | + | * small machine screws. (microcenter has a small box of these for like $4.) |
* washers (i like the huge washers, they are called fender washers) (these are not cheap), also lock washers (not spring washers which even nasa does not like according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washer_(hardware)) | * washers (i like the huge washers, they are called fender washers) (these are not cheap), also lock washers (not spring washers which even nasa does not like according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washer_(hardware)) | ||
* Heat shrink tubing (clear is great, but 3:1 type, not 2:1, is the high end type). | * Heat shrink tubing (clear is great, but 3:1 type, not 2:1, is the high end type). | ||
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== Bad Assortment Kits == | == Bad Assortment Kits == | ||
| − | * crimp connectors - You | + | * crimp connectors - These are good for learning as a rookie, but they are training wheels. You would not use them in production. I have gone with what EEVBlog Forums recommended which are the TE Connectivity (Tyco) PIDG series. But I'm sure there are other series that are good. You probably want to stay within a brand. You can, however use the cheap ones for microcontroller IO (but they often don't crimp well, so it's not ideal). |
| + | * Resistors TH - Don't buy the cheapest of these from ebay. Instead, go to Sparkfun or Adafruit and get one of their kits. | ||
| + | * Capacitors Al. Electrolytic - The cheap electrolytic cap kits, are soulless. Instead, try to harvest them from equipment, and also buy what you need as you go along. There is charm in quality electrolytic packaging. The cheapest assortment kits, are just sad. | ||
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== Assortment Kit Wishlist == | == Assortment Kit Wishlist == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:17, 27 June 2025
Search auction sites for 'assortment kits' and you will find plastic boxes full of a variety of hardware and other equipment.
List of useful assortment kits from local or chinese manufacturers
Good Assortment Kits
* stand offs (m3 seems like a good start. m2 is likely a bit small)(stand offs are always expensive) * small machine screws. (microcenter has a small box of these for like $4.) * washers (i like the huge washers, they are called fender washers) (these are not cheap), also lock washers (not spring washers which even nasa does not like according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washer_(hardware)) * Heat shrink tubing (clear is great, but 3:1 type, not 2:1, is the high end type). * 1000Pcs Micro Screws Nut Electronics Assortment Kit for Glasses Watch Cellphones * Threaded Inserts * Anchors - Some of the assortment kits are bad, but the anchors have been good. It's hard to get plastic wall anchors for mounting things in the wall wrong.
Just search for "assortment kit". don't ever buy the kits that are in the shape of a circle. those won't stack well in the cabinet.
Keep in mind, some items may be of poor quality. The idea is that these are cheap and ready for quick work. Not to be used in production items.
Harbor Freight stocks a few of these assortment kits. They may be scattered across the store.
Bad Assortment Kits
* crimp connectors - These are good for learning as a rookie, but they are training wheels. You would not use them in production. I have gone with what EEVBlog Forums recommended which are the TE Connectivity (Tyco) PIDG series. But I'm sure there are other series that are good. You probably want to stay within a brand. You can, however use the cheap ones for microcontroller IO (but they often don't crimp well, so it's not ideal). * Resistors TH - Don't buy the cheapest of these from ebay. Instead, go to Sparkfun or Adafruit and get one of their kits. * Capacitors Al. Electrolytic - The cheap electrolytic cap kits, are soulless. Instead, try to harvest them from equipment, and also buy what you need as you go along. There is charm in quality electrolytic packaging. The cheapest assortment kits, are just sad.
