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| It's hard to go wrong with free. Parts manufacturers are often more than happy to ship you, for no cost, a few samples of their merchandise. They often ship within the week, sometimes the next day, and with free 2-3 day FedEx/UPS. | It's hard to go wrong with free. Parts manufacturers are often more than happy to ship you, for no cost, a few samples of their merchandise. They often ship within the week, sometimes the next day, and with free 2-3 day FedEx/UPS. | ||
| - | If you know other companies with sample program, feel free to [[http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/doku.php?id=sampling|edit the wiki page with this content]]! | + | See also: <del>http://razorconcepts.net/samples.html</del> (very outdated compared with info below). |
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| - | See also: http://razorconcepts.net/samples.html | + | |
| note: since you can try getting samples from any distributor, to clear things up I'm <del>marking</del> unverified ones, those which require extensive sales team contact or those who just don't have an option to request samples on the webpage; also, I reordered and cleaned the list a bit - vaxquis | note: since you can try getting samples from any distributor, to clear things up I'm <del>marking</del> unverified ones, those which require extensive sales team contact or those who just don't have an option to request samples on the webpage; also, I reordered and cleaned the list a bit - vaxquis | ||
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| [[http://www.maxim-ic.com/samplescart.cfm?Action=Intro&ln=en|Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor]] | [[http://www.maxim-ic.com/samplescart.cfm?Action=Intro&ln=en|Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor]] | ||
| - | DC-DC converters, serial line drivers, motor control, RF...Maxim specializes in "this part does one thing and does it they way you want it" chip design. If you want something analog, they've probably got it in stock. Login required, no hard limits on part amount/value (but be reasonable!). | + | DC-DC converters, serial line drivers, motor control, RF... Maxim specializes in "this part does one thing and does it they way you want it" chip design. If you want something analog, they've probably got it in stock. Login required, no hard limits on part amount/value (but be reasonable!). |
| >I order samples alot from Maxim and they never turned me down. And I order way more than once per 90 days and they have never turned me down. - koolkat | >I order samples alot from Maxim and they never turned me down. And I order way more than once per 90 days and they have never turned me down. - koolkat | ||
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| [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/basket.asp|Texas Instruments (National Semi)]] | [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/basket.asp|Texas Instruments (National Semi)]] | ||
| - | Great things come from TI. More analog, of course. DSPs, some logic, battery management. You can sample anything off their [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/pids.asp|big list]]. 5 different parts per order, with 1 each of the expensive stuff (like DSPs) and up to 3 each of the more common chips (as of 2013). | + | Great things come from TI. More analog, of course. DSPs, some logic, battery management. You can sample anything off their [[https://www-a.ti.com/apps/samp/pids.asp|big list]]. 5 different parts per order, with 1 each of the expensive stuff (like DSPs) and up to 3 each of the more common chips (as of 2013). Sent through Digi-Key as of 2013/2014. |
| Note: you can sample MOS from TI without any problem. | Note: you can sample MOS from TI without any problem. | ||
| - | > They shipped everything fast, without questions and absolutely free (2013) - Germanstudent | + | > They shipped everything fast, without questions and absolutely free (2013/14/15) - Germanstudent |
| > I got some samples from TI and I didn't get any calls... They have very fast shipping. - Vaati | > I got some samples from TI and I didn't get any calls... They have very fast shipping. - Vaati | ||
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| >> REVIEWER COMMENTS :We do accept samples delivery for university student project ONLY via hands of university project supervisors (professors), and only USING THE UNIVERSITY EMAIL and DELIVERY ADDRESS. You can also order samples via our catalog distributors Farnell,DigiKey or Mouser | >> REVIEWER COMMENTS :We do accept samples delivery for university student project ONLY via hands of university project supervisors (professors), and only USING THE UNIVERSITY EMAIL and DELIVERY ADDRESS. You can also order samples via our catalog distributors Farnell,DigiKey or Mouser | ||
| > I used a company email after that, and was able to receive samples successfully after about a week of waiting (5 parts max; 3 pcs of common ones, 2 pcs of expensive ones and 1 pc of prototype circuits max), shipped by FedEx International Priority with package tracking [note: I later did that numerous times with different parts; TI never complained, but FedEx once made some trouble with customs on a high value order] (August 2013) - vaxquis | > I used a company email after that, and was able to receive samples successfully after about a week of waiting (5 parts max; 3 pcs of common ones, 2 pcs of expensive ones and 1 pc of prototype circuits max), shipped by FedEx International Priority with package tracking [note: I later did that numerous times with different parts; TI never complained, but FedEx once made some trouble with customs on a high value order] (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | ||
| + | Power, Data, Interface, Muxes and Timing chips, many of them in DIP packages. You can sample 8x 2pcs, most of the parts (with the obvious exception of MIL-class ones) are available for sampling. Most sent through Digi-Key with some parts forwarded by some mystery distributor (as of 2014). | ||
| + | > I just got 10 HIP4081AIP chips from Intersil as samples. | ||
| + | > The samples arrived without any problem. (March 2014) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.fairchildsemi.com/samples/index.jsp|Fairchild Semiconductor]] | [[http://www.fairchildsemi.com/samples/index.jsp|Fairchild Semiconductor]] | ||
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| [[http://sample.microchip.com/|Microchip]] | [[http://sample.microchip.com/|Microchip]] | ||
| - | The de-facto standard for annoying microcontroller design. Regardless, it's up there with the 8051 and AVR in popularity. It seems like you can get their more popular <$5 microcontrollers sampled. Also, of course, are their little eeprom memory chips, mid-freq RF chips and 'analog glue.' According to their [[http://sample.microchip.com/FAQ.aspx|FAQ]] (link is dead), you can get 3 of 4 different parts, twice a month, shipped via 3-day. | + | The de-facto standard for annoying microcontroller design. Regardless, it's up there with the 8051 and AVR in popularity. It seems like you can get their more popular <$5 microcontrollers sampled. Also, of course, are their little eeprom memory chips, mid-freq RF chips and 'analog glue.' According to their [[http://www.microchip.com/samples/FAQ.aspx|FAQ]] (link is dead), you can get 3 of 4 different parts, twice a month, shipped via 3-day. |
| Note: you can sample MOS from Microchip. | Note: you can sample MOS from Microchip. | ||
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| [[http://www.atmel.com/forms/Samples.asp?family_id=607|Atmel]] | [[http://www.atmel.com/forms/Samples.asp?family_id=607|Atmel]] | ||
| - | Samples are shipped from distributors, but I've gotten chips successfully. I've even gotten engineering samples for unreleased chips! | + | Ubiquitous microcontrollers, you can get engineering samples for unreleased chips. Sent through Digi-Key as of 2013/2014. |
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| - | > "Seems to be hard to obtain for a hobbyist." -jkx | + | |
| > "I got a good number of AVRs from a friendly distributor without a hassle." -Eriador | > "I got a good number of AVRs from a friendly distributor without a hassle." -Eriador | ||
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| - | > "If you use the sample form on the website, you will never receive the samples. So I emailed my local sales office and asked them for samples and they sent me some in about 2 weeks. - koolkat | ||
| > "Just ordered the atmega328 so I can make me an arduino. Already shipped. Should be here Tuesday, according to UPS :D" -gtr_stitch | > "Just ordered the atmega328 so I can make me an arduino. Already shipped. Should be here Tuesday, according to UPS :D" -gtr_stitch | ||
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| > "Just got shipping conformation on a few 1284s, 644s, and 328s. Relatively easy if you fill the forms out like your actually from a company." -CoDLiNK (10/15/2012) | > "Just got shipping conformation on a few 1284s, 644s, and 328s. Relatively easy if you fill the forms out like your actually from a company." -CoDLiNK (10/15/2012) | ||
| - | > "APPROVAL DECLINED". Trying once again - "Order XXX from the Atmel Sample Center was shipped on Aug 16 2013 1:14PM via DHL WW EXPRESS." Got them in couple of days. You definitely CAN get those samples, you just have to be cool about what you request and in what amounts. I was able to get up to 2 pcs (eg 1 pc of 1284P and 1 pc of 324P) total, they always declined on >2 though. (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | > "APPROVAL DECLINED". Trying once again - "Order XXX from the Atmel Sample Center was shipped on Aug 16 2013 1:14PM via DHL WW EXPRESS." Got them in couple of days. You definitely CAN get those samples, you just have to be cool about what you request and in what amounts. I was able to get up to 2 pcs (eg 1 pc of 1284P and 1 pc of 324P) total, they always declined on >2 though. (2013/2014) - vaxquis |
| [[http://www.linear.com/|Linear Technology]] | [[http://www.linear.com/|Linear Technology]] | ||
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| >I was finally able to find samples on ON just to notice I'd have to pay $15.99 for shipping and $5 for handling... ~$21 for an order; it's true you can sample products with value higher than that to offset it, but overall I don't find this price too appealing (2014) - vaxquis | >I was finally able to find samples on ON just to notice I'd have to pay $15.99 for shipping and $5 for handling... ~$21 for an order; it's true you can sample products with value higher than that to offset it, but overall I don't find this price too appealing (2014) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.nxp.com/|NXP]] Formerly Philips Semiconductors, all kinds of logic, data, amp, discrete and uC stuff. While they *don't* generally offer sampling to individuals (they forward you to local distributors), they, from time to time, have sampling programs for new parts, i.e. browse through http://www.nxp.com/news/campaigns.html and try to find a campaign with "request free samples" option, e.g. Logic Portable Industrial (http://www.nxp.com/campaigns/portable-industrial/select-samples). | ||
| + | >Just received 150 SMD logic gates. It took them a while, and also a local distributor called me with "please meet me and talk about the project" after sending the request, but they came, shipped with DHL (March 2014) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.cirrus.com/dispatch/setlang/en/forms/sup/sreq/sinfo/SinfoController.jpf|Cirrus Logic]] | [[http://www.cirrus.com/dispatch/setlang/en/forms/sup/sreq/sinfo/SinfoController.jpf|Cirrus Logic]] | ||
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| [[http://www.allegromicro.com/|Allegro Microsystems]] | [[http://www.allegromicro.com/|Allegro Microsystems]] | ||
| A smaller manufacturer of mostly DC/DC converters, you can sample from their website. Samples are sent via distributors, and they usually contact you before. (And sometimes refuse) | A smaller manufacturer of mostly DC/DC converters, you can sample from their website. Samples are sent via distributors, and they usually contact you before. (And sometimes refuse) | ||
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| - | [[http://www.nxp.com/|NXP]] | ||
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| - | (no info) | ||
| <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | ||
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| >I've been trying to get anything from them for a long time; definitely DON'T sample expensive parts (even if they DO have sample option), DON'T use student/hobby emails, and be prepared for LONG waits and MANY requests before anything happens. I've sent three or four requests throughout last 4 months, and only gotten a single reply (after almost a month), stating that the parts are too expensive to actually sample them, despite the option on the page. No response to my follow-up email at all. (August 2013) - vaxquis | >I've been trying to get anything from them for a long time; definitely DON'T sample expensive parts (even if they DO have sample option), DON'T use student/hobby emails, and be prepared for LONG waits and MANY requests before anything happens. I've sent three or four requests throughout last 4 months, and only gotten a single reply (after almost a month), stating that the parts are too expensive to actually sample them, despite the option on the page. No response to my follow-up email at all. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| - | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
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| - | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics. | ||
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| - | [[Http://www.intersil.com|Intersil]] | ||
| - | > I just got 10 HIP4081AIP chips from Intersil as samples. | ||
| [[http://www.sensirion.com|Sensirion]] | [[http://www.sensirion.com|Sensirion]] | ||
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| [[http://centralsemi.com/|Central Semi]] | [[http://centralsemi.com/|Central Semi]] | ||
| - | Apparently also does samples, but I have no myself with it. | + | |
| > Got call from sales rep, had to convince them to send, through local distributor. Got 10 each of 4 different diodes, though. - foobar | > Got call from sales rep, had to convince them to send, through local distributor. Got 10 each of 4 different diodes, though. - foobar | ||
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| + | > Tried to sample, got some follow-up mail but no further actions despite my repeated attempts. I'd call it a no-no, you may have better luck (albeit that's unlikely IMO) (2013) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | [[http://www.zilog.com/|Zilog]] | ||
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| Did another order with them, they are now offering up to 3 on 1 part. Took three R5F562N8BDFB this time (same controller, 144 pins instead of 100). | Did another order with them, they are now offering up to 3 on 1 part. Took three R5F562N8BDFB this time (same controller, 144 pins instead of 100). | ||
| - | ====== Passives / Discrete Semi ====== | + | ====== Passives / Opto / Discrete Semi ====== |
| Note: for MOS parts, you can try TI or Microchip (see above) | Note: for MOS parts, you can try TI or Microchip (see above) | ||
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| I got the requested parts after a month's wait, without follow-ups - so you definitely *can* get those passives from them (August 2013') - vaxquis | I got the requested parts after a month's wait, without follow-ups - so you definitely *can* get those passives from them (August 2013') - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.bivar.com/|Bivar]] | ||
| + | LED and other similar optos. | ||
| + | >I was able to get a handful (4x5pcs) of UV/IR LEDs from them after contacting the local distributor and a couple of polite email/phone reminders. Overall the time wasted on this was about the value of the parts, but you may be more lucky. (August 2013') - Vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
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| + | Appears to do samples of LEDs/optoelectronics. | ||
| ====== Connectors ====== | ====== Connectors ====== | ||
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| > ditto. I got it in 2 days by UPS, without a slightest problem. Note that won't be able to sample some common cables/connectors, but if you find it on their page with sample option, you're 99% getting it ASAP. Sometimes they give the items in bulk amount, sometimes only single ones or two pieces, YMMV (May/August 2013') - vaxquis | > ditto. I got it in 2 days by UPS, without a slightest problem. Note that won't be able to sample some common cables/connectors, but if you find it on their page with sample option, you're 99% getting it ASAP. Sometimes they give the items in bulk amount, sometimes only single ones or two pieces, YMMV (May/August 2013') - vaxquis | ||
| - | <del>[[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]] | + | [[http://www.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] |
| + | Connectors and IC sockets. They seem to ship quickly at no charge (US only?). | ||
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| + | >They shipped my sample with no problems, just with a notice that one of them was bought on a reel and couldn't be sampled. - wilywyrm | ||
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| + | >They send me 10 connectors 4 free without questions via USMail (2013) - Germanstudent | ||
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| + | >I just tried to order a couple connectors and was sent this in reply: | ||
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| + | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. The samples you requested may be purchased through our authorized distributor Digi-Key. Please contact them at http://www.digikey.com. | ||
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| + | >Had the same response - Brosiman 19th June 2012 | ||
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| + | >The exact same response; I think that you have to sample stuff that *isn't* described as "In Stock at Distributor", but instead focus on parts "In Stock at Factory"; after sending a request with exclusively non-available stuff I received a reply: | ||
| + | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. Our authorized distributors currently handle all overseas requests for samples. Please visit http://www.mill-max.com/distribu/search_distributor_main.cfm to search for a distributor in your area. | ||
| + | >so it seems to be difficult if you're not from North America. | ||
| + | >update: I contacted one of their distributors in Europe (WDI AG) and their representative agreed to broker a sampling request to Mill-Max. I received the samples today. Took a couple of polite mails and about two weeks in total. Not for the faint-hearted. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://desco.descoindustries.com/|Desco / Charleswater]] | ||
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| + | Grounding/static protection and some simple ESD-proof connectors. | ||
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| + | >received some (dozens of simple alligator clips etc) samples after email verification (December 2014) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | <del>[[http://www.molex.com/|Molex]]</del> | ||
| A full-range supplier of interconnects, sockets, cables, etc. They'll send you 3 or so of almost all their parts, usually very quickly, but sometimes not at all. | A full-range supplier of interconnects, sockets, cables, etc. They'll send you 3 or so of almost all their parts, usually very quickly, but sometimes not at all. | ||
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| >no samples nor reply from them (tried in 2013 and in 2014) - Vaxquis | >no samples nor reply from them (tried in 2013 and in 2014) - Vaxquis | ||
| - | </del> | ||
| [[http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog.html|ITW/Fastex]] | [[http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog.html|ITW/Fastex]] | ||
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| > After I sent off the form, a sales rep emailed me asking what I would be using the samples for. Nothing hard or poky. After answering, I got samples (3 units of each) though UPS a couple days later. - wilywyrm | > After I sent off the form, a sales rep emailed me asking what I would be using the samples for. Nothing hard or poky. After answering, I got samples (3 units of each) though UPS a couple days later. - wilywyrm | ||
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| - | [[http://www.mill-max.com/|Mill-Max]] | ||
| - | Connectors and IC sockets. They seem to ship quickly at no charge (US only?). | ||
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| - | >They shipped my sample with no problems, just with a notice that one of them was bought on a reel and couldn't be sampled. - wilywyrm | ||
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| - | >They send me 10 connectors 4 free without questions via USMail (2013) - Germanstudent | ||
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| - | >I just tried to order a couple connectors and was sent this in reply: | ||
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| - | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. The samples you requested may be purchased through our authorized distributor Digi-Key. Please contact them at http://www.digikey.com. | ||
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| - | >Had the same response - Brosiman 19th June 2012 | ||
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| - | >The exact same response; I think that you have to sample stuff that *isn't* described as "In Stock at Distributor", but instead focus on parts "In Stock at Factory"; after sending a request with exclusively non-available stuff I received a reply: | ||
| - | >>Thank you for your interest in Mill-Max products. Our authorized distributors currently handle all overseas requests for samples. Please visit http://www.mill-max.com/distribu/search_distributor_main.cfm to search for a distributor in your area. | ||
| - | >so it seems to be difficult if you're not from North America. | ||
| - | >update: I contacted one of their distributors in Europe (WDI AG) and their representative agreed to broker a sampling request to Mill-Max. I received the samples today. Took a couple of polite mails and about two weeks in total. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.norcomp.net/Navpages/sample.htm|Norcomp]] | [[http://www.norcomp.net/Navpages/sample.htm|Norcomp]] | ||
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| > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis | > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis | ||
| - | <del>[[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]]</del> | + | [[http://www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://tekoenclosures.com/service/sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]], which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like Serpac's, but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample" link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground. |
| - | [[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Many cases offer clear or IR transparent front plates as well as AA and 9V battery holders. Just send them an email and they'll ship right away. | + | >Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division. |
| + | > They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application, anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven't gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm | ||
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| + | > They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar | ||
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| + | > they forwarded the request to local distributor, which (thankfully) sent me (for free) most of the samples requested after a phone call. (August 2013) - vaxquis | ||
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| + | [[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Many cases offer clear or IR transparent front plates as well as AA and 9V battery holders. Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. Seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times. | ||
| > confirmed ordered 2 enclosures with battery holders - shipped right away - mrramsey | > confirmed ordered 2 enclosures with battery holders - shipped right away - mrramsey | ||
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| > Ordered 3 enclosures. Shipped via USPS international. One enclosure was incomplete and totally broken. -fubar | > Ordered 3 enclosures. Shipped via USPS international. One enclosure was incomplete and totally broken. -fubar | ||
| > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward | > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward | ||
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| - | [[http://www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://tekoenclosures.com/service/sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]], which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like serpac's, but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample" link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground. | ||
| - | >Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division. | + | > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis |
| - | > They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application, anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven't gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm | + | |
| - | > They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar | + | [[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]] |
| + | They are high quality, inexpensive and apparently they'll send you free parts if you call them up. No direct sampling option available on the webpage. | ||
| ====== Switches ====== | ====== Switches ====== | ||
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| >Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools | >Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools | ||
| - | > Tyco also sells switches, and they have all different kinds. - foobar | + | <del>[[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</del> |
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| + | >Has plenty of interesting switches but unfortunately want you to buy them through their | ||
| + | distributor. Note that Lambind.com directs you to the same site.-Brosiman | ||
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| + | >They forwarded me to local distributor, the distributor largely ignored me (phoned me once and then, despite an actual case of needing the samples for a project, ignored me completely after that, even after my further calls/mails). (2013) - vaxquis | ||
| - | [[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]-Has plenty of interesting switches but unfortunately want you to buy them through their | ||
| - | distributor.Note that Lambind.com directs you to the same site.-Brosiman | ||
| ====== Others ====== | ====== Others ====== | ||
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| [[http://www.koaspeer.com/order-samples/|KOA Speer Electronics]] Capacitors, inductors, resistors, etc. Their form allows for up to 10 samples and 100 Currently seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times. Microchip is great about sampling microcontrollers; they're much easier to get than Atmel ones. - foobar | [[http://www.koaspeer.com/order-samples/|KOA Speer Electronics]] Capacitors, inductors, resistors, etc. Their form allows for up to 10 samples and 100 Currently seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times. Microchip is great about sampling microcontrollers; they're much easier to get than Atmel ones. - foobar | ||
| - | Due to the number of inquires we are no longer able to send samples for free. There is a $40 minimum order policy to cover order processing. Please increase your order amount to proceed to checkout. - Copy from their site, 6-21-2008 - Seth | + | Due to the number of inquires we are no longer able to send samples for free. There is a $40 minimum order policy to cover order processing. Please increase your order amount to proceed to checkout. - Copy from their site, 6-21-2008 - Seth |
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| - | [[http://www.hammfg.com/|Hammond Manufacturing]] | + | |
| - | I don't particularly like their enclosures, but they are high quality, inexpensive and apparently they'll send you free parts if you call them up. | + | |
| - | [[http://www.serpac.com|Serpac]] - Offers many different project enclosures, from heavy toolboxes to tiny remote control style cases. M Currently seems to be sending 2-5 of up to 2 parts, and there is a sliding 30-day window, in which you can order 3 times. - foobar | ||
| - | still no reply from them - vaxquis | ||
| [[http://www.ctparts.com|Central Technologies]] | [[http://www.ctparts.com|Central Technologies]] | ||
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