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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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| <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | <del>[[http://www.cypress.com|Cypress]]</del> | ||
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| [[http://www.bivar.com/|Bivar]] | [[http://www.bivar.com/|Bivar]] | ||
| LED and other similar optos. | 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. Note that they redesigned a site in 2014' and I don't know if the sampling is still available (that's quite probable though) (August 2013') - Vaxquis | + | >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 |
| [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | [[http://www.us.liteon.com/opto.prdct.form.html|Lite-On]] | ||
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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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| > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis | > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis | ||
| - | [[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.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. | |
| - | >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 forwarded the request to local distributor, which (thankfully) sent me most of the samples requested after a phone call. (August 2013) - vaxquis | + | |
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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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| >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 | ||
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| - | > Tyco also sells switches, and they have all different kinds. - foobar | ||
| <del>[[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</del> | <del>[[http://www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</del> | ||
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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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