These are the major sites I use for any reference material or parts ordering.
Of course, there is also Google...
| Stamps |
Parallax |
| I2C: |
Philips |
| USB: |
FTDI - makers of the FT232 USB to serial and FT245 USB to parallel chips |
Futurlec - NZ/Australia suppliers of FTDI chips, and much much more. |
| Semiconductor Manufacterers: |
Texas Instruments |
National Semiconductor |
Philips |
Maxim IC |
| LCDs: |
Hitachi - for information on how to connect to HD44780 based Parallel displays |
Matrix Orbital - a large range of serial character and graphic LCD displays |
| Parts suppliers (in New Zealand): |
Futurlec |
RS Components |
Dick Smith Electronics |
Power Technology - Maxim IC and Dallas Semiconductor. NOTE it is worthwhile bookmarking this url! Maxim IC/Dallas Semiconductor provide FREE samples of their chips! |
Jaycar Electronics - Huge range of Electronic components. |
Just Junk - for those hard to get or bargin parts |
| Parts suppliers overseas & General Information: |
Hobby Engineering - The WEB's newest source for robotics supplies and information |
Wizard Hardware - The #1 information site for all you programming and hardware needs |