8 Feb
2015
8 Feb
'15
9:21 a.m.
On 02/07/2015 02:29 PM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
On 02/07/2015 11:45 AM, Jules Richardson wrote:
Perhaps not much, although I was surprised that they even had 7805's and
7812's. There was a variable regulator (most likely the LM317 that Dave
mentioned) - but I think they wanted close to $5 for that, and I had a
feeling that put it more into "wait until I'm next ordering components
online" territory.
They didn't have a 7809 regulator, which is
what I actually went there
for on the offchance they had one...
I'd be surprised if they did, even in the old days. How much call is there
for a 9 volt positive linear regulator? One of the bargains, if you can use it, is the
wire-wrap tool about the
size of a large jeweler's screwdriver. An end cap pops off to reveal an
AWG 30 wire stripper. I think I found one at about $7.00 there.
Yes, it's mainly the DIY circuit fabrication/repair things that I want to
keep an eye on - their breadboards were rather expensive, but some of the
tools and bare PCBs might be worth getting in a few weeks if the prices
drop a little more.
I might load up on D-sub connectors and DIL IC sockets, too.
cheers
Jules