General component sources
Once you have completed some of the hardware-based recipes in this book, you may find that you want to experiment with other components. There are many places where you can get a good value for components and add-on modules for general electronics, specifically for Raspberry Pi or other electronic-based hobbies. This list is not exhaustive, but it contains a selection of places I have ordered items from in the past and that offer good value for money.
General electronic component retailers
You will probably find that every retailer mentioned in the following list has localized sites for their own country, offers worldwide services, or has local distribution services:
- Farnell/element14/Newark: http://www.newark.com
- RS Components: http://www.rs-components.com
- Amazon: http://www.amzon.com
- eBay: http://www.ebay.com
- Tandy UK: http://www.tandyonline.co.uk
- Maplin UK: http://www.maplin.co.uk
Makers, hobbyists, and Raspberry Pi specialists
There are many companies that specialize in selling modules and add-ons that can be used with computers and devices, such as Raspberry Pi, that are aimed at the hobbyist. Some of them are as follows:
- Adafruit Industries: http://www.adafruit.com
- SparkFun Electronics: http://www.sparkfun.com
- Mouser Electronics: http://www.mouser.com
- Banggood: http://www.banggood.com
- DealExtreme: http://dx.com
- Pimoroni: http://shop.pimoroni.com
- Pi Supply: http://www.pi-supply.com
- PiBorg: http://www.piborg.com
- Hobbyking: http://www.hobbyking.com
- ModMyPi: http://www.modmypi.com
- Quick2Wire: http://quick2wire.com
- GeekOnFire: http://www.geekonfire.com
- Ciseco: http://shop.ciseco.co.uk
You can also take a look at my own site, which specializes in educational kits and tutorials:
- Pi Hardware: http://PiHardware.com
