GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have some parts I need from DigiKey (replacement terminals for an edge connector on an arcade machine), but they just come to about $5. Minimum shipping (1lb) is $10. What general purpose filler items do you add to your orders? I have SMD and TH resistors, caps, and LEDs. I have SMD USB jacks and TH tactile switches (maybe order SMD?). I'll be ordering Friday (03 May 13). Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,892 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Memory chips, W25Q80BVSNIG-ND, W25Q80BVDAIG-ND, etc. ST dev kits, like STM8S, STM8L, and STM32 discovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mbeals 74 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 but do you have ALL the resistors and caps in ALL the package sizes? How about flux pens and solder paste? Tip tinner? Solder braid? That seems to be the stuff I always run out of at the worst time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Memory chips, W25Q80BVSNIG-ND, W25Q80BVDAIG-ND, etc. ST dev kits, like STM8S, STM8L, and STM32 discovery. Memory chips... maybe. I have all the ST kits I need ATM. but do you have ALL the resistors and caps in ALL the package sizes? How about flux pens and solder paste? Tip tinner? Solder braid? That seems to be the stuff I always run out of at the worst time. I have the "book" resistor/cap kits in 0805 and 0604 and an assortment of SMD electrolytics. Might look at solder paste... Thanks, guys! Still taking suggestions! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 453 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The ST dev kits always get me for minimum order fillers. I think I've got at least one of each (apart from the L1 that they just emailed me about). The M24LR Discovery is interesting if you want to pay around with NFC - it's kit for an EEPROM that can be accessed via NFC or I2C. Perhaps a little bit over filler price though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is there a minimum at digikey? I order $5 orders.. and it ships USPS first class for $2 and change. GeekDoc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I was going to say - I ordered some SMD battery holders from digikey this week - $2.92 shipping. I absolutely hate that they don't give you actual weight though... GeekDoc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JWoodrell 285 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 don't bother ordering usb jacks if they are mini-b, i got a ton of those i can send for free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Is there a minimum at digikey? I order $5 orders.. and it ships USPS first class for $2 and change. I was just using the estimator, and they didn't list anything under $10. I think I'll try it and see what happens.Thanks!EDIT:I went ahead and ordered just the connectors I needed. Sucks that they don't even tell you the shipping when your order is complete!Thanks for everyone's help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 You will get an email shortly with shipping charges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 You will get an email shortly with shipping charges. Got it. $4.99 USPS Priority on a $3.20 order. Sucks, but better than $10. :? At least my friend will be happy when we fix his Golden Tee machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDirty 33 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 You guys suck. It's $8 in Canada for shipping. I'm sure someone from Europe is going to tell us the astronomical shipping price they have to pay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,892 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Just for reference, here are my last 2 DK orders: 1. 11 items, $16.00, 14oz., $5.23 USPS shipping (box) 2. 18 items, $9, 6oz., $2.58 USPS shipping (env) GeekDoc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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