DIY electronics and making
I have a small lab at home to build synths and fix broken electronics. A 3D printer revival project is on my backlog.
Where to order in 🇩🇪 #
Electronics #
- Conrad is my go to for offline purchases, 24/7 pickup for some orders
- Mouser's delivery can be expensive for orders below 60€
- DigiKey is similar to mouser
- AZ-Delivery is nice for microcontrollers, also present on Amazon
- Elite Obsolete Electronics is for ordering obsolete iPod parts. Very expensive customs but outstanding service
- Thonk for synth parts (UK, expensive customs)
- Exploding shed for synth parts in EU
Laser cutting #
- ShortCut inside Modulor Berlin, can be cheap if asked kindly
- Berlin lasercutting service is friendly and responsive over email
- Formulor is good but triple check your uploads (outlines and sizes)
Bits and bobs #
- Modulor offers anything from cardboard to furniture
Learning electronics #
- DIY VCO Series - build an oscillator from basic components.
- Designing an RFID reader
Communities #
Berlin #
Global #
Projects #
- The Open Book: The Quest for a Sub-$100, DIY E-Book Reader
- Pwnagotchi – e-ink wearable for hacking wifi that uses Pi Zero W and reinforcement learning.
- Tangara mp3 player was available as a workshop during 38C3