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=Wishlist=
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If you want the space to buy something, add it to the list. If you need it urgently you should probably mail the list and prod people. If it's expensive, you may be able to get other interested users to [[Pledges|pledge]] support.
If you want the space to buy something, add it to the list. If you need it urgently you should probably mail the list and prod people.
 
  
 
==Books/Magazines/Subscriptions==
 
==Books/Magazines/Subscriptions==
 
If you can, add an amazon link or equivalent please!
 
If you can, add an amazon link or equivalent please!
* [http://makezine.com/ Make Magazine] + back issues
 
** I have some back issues that I can donate. --[[User:Teabot|Teabot]] 10:06, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 
* [http://www.2600.com/ 2600 Magazine] + back issues
 
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Things-Talk-Practical-Connecting/dp/0596510519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268647890&sr=1-1 Making things talk] (And all the other make books)
 
* A copy of [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521370957/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268647980&sr=1-1 The Art of Electronics] by Horowitz and Hill for the space might be good. --[[User:Steff|Steff]] 16:07, 14 March 2010 (UTC)
 
** I have a copy of this which I am fine with leaving in the space, but only when we get somewhere drier [[User:Russ|Russ]] 11:27, 15 March 2010 (UTC)
 
** I also have a copy that I am happy to leave in a drier space. --[[User:Teabot|Teabot]] 10:06, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
 
* [http://www.amazon.com/Physics-Scientists-Engineers-Douglas-Giancoli/dp/0132431068 Physics for Scientists and Engineers]
 
* [http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Electronic-Circuits-Kaufmann-Architecture/dp/1558607358/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272446035&sr=1-5 Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits]
 
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
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If you provide links, things will arrive quicker. [[Suppliers]] are preferred in this order:
 
If you provide links, things will arrive quicker. [[Suppliers]] are preferred in this order:
 
# Farnell (we have an account with them)
 
# Farnell (we have an account with them)
# Amazon (next-day with Russ's Amazon Prime account)
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# Amazon  
 
# Everything else
 
# Everything else
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===Sub-£10===
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Feeling generous?  Buy us one of these and drop it into the space.
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'''General Office / Facilities'''
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'''Computer supplies'''
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'''Wood Supplies'''
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'''Sewing Supplies'''
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'''DIY Supplies'''
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'''Electronics Bench Supplies'''
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===Sub-£100===
 
===Sub-£100===
* '''A fire extinguisher''' [http://uk.farnell.com/kidde/kspd1g/extinguisher-multi-purpose-abc/dp/1146378] note that these are easily and cheaply available secondhand but have usually passed their testing date (which should be done yearly). Suggest we budget for 2 or 3 of different types, + maintenance or regualar replacement.
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* Center punch - various
 
* Dremel drill bits of various sizes
 
* Hacksaw blades
 
* G clamps
 
* Gas soldering iron
 
* Gas heat gun
 
* Laser Printer [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Epson-AcuLaser-M1200-Laser-Printer/dp/B002RBEGVY/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270486308&sr=8-11]
 
* Dremel flex shaft [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-26150225PD-Dremel-Flexi-Shaft/dp/B0002SMO36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1276697693&sr=8-1]
 
* Dremel circular saw [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-26150670JA-Dremel-Mini-Attachment/dp/B0002SMNWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1276698907&sr=8-1]
 
* <strike>A screen for the projector</strike> - being donated by Adrian (I have retrieved an old slideshow screen from my parents. It's still usable but has a small tear, which I mended with duct tape .. I think the plastic is going brittle and it may not last long. I'll bring it down when I get a chance but suggest you look on freecycle for something newer - there are probably a few being dumped - artag)
 
* USB 1-Wire interface and 1-Wire temperature sensors. [http://www.homechip.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=110]
 
* Decent set square
 
* Vice/mole grips
 
* Lock jaw
 
* Socket set [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Silverdrive-Socket-Set-42pc-29101/invt/dr00040?htxt=Q89yPCchL1Gqbes%2FG3XNLuYHoewszPrXwRut3iPlzR6wHwhGifwQDRDNTgTItvvtzlMPoeaLX7%2FN%0AJm6Ajt%2BmhA%3D%3D]
 
* Wood saw [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Stanley-Saw-Heavy-Duty-8TPI-500mm20in/invt/0247405?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Bow saw [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Wilko-Bow-Saw-Tubular-24in/invt/0209437?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Tenon saw [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Wilko-Tenon-Saw-250mm/invt/0208951?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Mitre block/box
 
* Kitchen towel and/or blue paper towels
 
* Claw hammer [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Wilko-Claw-Hammer-Metal-Handle-16oz/invt/0209171?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Screwdrivers, large and small [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/70pc-Screwdriver-Set-40850/invt/dr00046?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D], [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Great-Gadgets/Stanley-Screwdriver-Set/invt/0247398?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Spirit level [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/Stanley-Spirit-Level-ABS-60cm/invt/0247402?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Extension leads etc [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Extension-Leads+Timers/Eurosonic-Cable-Reel-10m/invt/0134000?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Conical drill bits [http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Hand-Tools/46pc-Drill-and-Bit-Set-30833/invt/dr00043?htxt=PsAGyAqy%2FDSGVBgOHPBfATKVETOKIWHcwqoICuDrG%2FxTcDPfxIrYzUvEu76RzzM6wutKTeo9AOCB%0AtDs76aYYKg%3D%3D]
 
* Flatscreen [http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2004/02/16/dual_display_gaming_bigs_up/excitement.jpg computer displays]. Extending your lappy desktop makes development a lot easier. Available extra cheap 2nd hand on ebay.
 
* DIY SMT Oven. [http://www.openhardware.net/Misc_Stuff/ToasterSMD/ Cheap Option 1], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:WillWare/Homebrew_surface-mount_construction Cheap Option 2], [http://www.instructables.com/id/Toaster-Oven-Reflow-Soldering-BGA/ Cheap Option 3]. I'm willing to co-ordinate a project to make one of these. --PaulR.
 
* Metal desk vices (We have one, but it's itty-bitty)
 
* Helium canister
 
* An iron [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-ST60-ST-60-Iron/dp/B0000ZGZRM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1270487857&sr=1-8]
 
* Sheet metal / PCB guillotine
 
* Laser safety glasses for various spectrum.
 
* http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/pcilx4-5-p-12865.html but not until i've checked that it will work and also fiddled with interfaceing the [[HP1650A]] to a computer [[User:JasperWallace|JasperWallace]]
 
* possibly this: http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/pci2mpci-02-p-793.html and/or this: http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/mpci-flex-p-795.html I think my soekris net4521 has the pci card and minipci cards on the same pci bus? If so the pci/HP1650 card above would be fine. (But thats 5V? and the Soekris is 3.3v only iirc?). [[User:JasperWallace|JasperWallace]]
 
* Plastic boxes x 20
 
* A bunch of [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9582 these] and suitable headers
 
* Some more cheap kits for newbies
 
* Laminator
 
* (Bike) Wheel trueing stand [http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T3175]
 
  
 
===Sub-£500===
 
===Sub-£500===
* Whiteboard and pens! [http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=drywipe+whiteboard&hl=en&aq=f buy] [http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-White-Board-(Dry-Erase-Board) make] Or maybe build this blackboard [http://www.instructables.com/id/Chalkboard-Table/|blackboard table]?
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* Pillar Drill [http://www.go-dove.com/event-14578/Xerox/lot-533/Meddings-M2-Pillar-Drill £125 auction]
 
* SMT Oven
 
* Bench sander
 
* Box-pan brake (for fabricating robot brackets) [http://www.chesteruk.net/store/box_and_pan_folders.htm]
 
* PCB through-hole [http://www.megauk.com/through_hole_rivets.php riveter]
 
* PCB etching tanks
 
* MIG welder
 
* Electric Arc welder
 
* Angle grinder
 
* A decent microscope (Digital would be nice)
 
** I have one of [http://www.motic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?r=Eur&lang=en&cid=&pid=65 these], 40x Magnification, Mirror, Not digital though. Can drop it off next time I come ([[User:Ascenseur|Joe]])
 
** While Joe's Motic would provide much hacker's delight, a [http://www.brunelmicroscopes.co.uk/stereomicroscopes.html long-arm stereo microscope] would be more useful for working on small electronics.
 
  
 
===Over £500===
 
===Over £500===
* Lathe
 
* Laser cutter
 
* CNC Milling Machine
 
* Band saw
 
* Computerised sewing machine
 
* [http://www.easynetconnect.net/products/100mb-fibre.aspx 100Mbps Fibre]
 
  
== Components ==
 
  
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== Electronics Components ==
 
See the [[Components]] page.
 
See the [[Components]] page.
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== Computer Hardware ==
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* Currently we are looking for more systems to use as communal systems.  See the [[Communal_Systems | Communal Systems]] policy for more info
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== Unwishlist ==
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'''Things we don't need''' (we have to conserve space so thanks for the offer, but no thanks).
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* Old CRT monitors or desktop PC's that don't conform to our [[Communal_Systems | Communal Systems]] Policy (but if it's something special, please ask)
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* Network cables - we have far too many atm.
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* floppy drives
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* pata ide drives
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* cables for either above
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* wireless access points (tho some members may be interested in goodish ones that support openwrt).
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* ADSL routers
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* modems
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* Cable modems
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* anything that takes pcmcia cards
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* anything that takes AGP cards
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* anything that takes ISA cards!
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* anything that takes PATA
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* anything that takes SCA
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== Offered ==
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[[Category:Inventories]]
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[[Category:Wishlists]]
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[[Category:Infrastructure]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, 3 August 2024

If you want the space to buy something, add it to the list. If you need it urgently you should probably mail the list and prod people. If it's expensive, you may be able to get other interested users to pledge support.

Books/Magazines/Subscriptions

If you can, add an amazon link or equivalent please!

Equipment

If you provide links, things will arrive quicker. Suppliers are preferred in this order:

  1. Farnell (we have an account with them)
  2. Amazon
  3. Everything else

Sub-£10

Feeling generous? Buy us one of these and drop it into the space.

General Office / Facilities


Computer supplies


Wood Supplies


Sewing Supplies


DIY Supplies


Electronics Bench Supplies


Sub-£100

Sub-£500

Over £500

Electronics Components

See the Components page.

Computer Hardware

  • Currently we are looking for more systems to use as communal systems. See the Communal Systems policy for more info

Unwishlist

Things we don't need (we have to conserve space so thanks for the offer, but no thanks).

  • Old CRT monitors or desktop PC's that don't conform to our Communal Systems Policy (but if it's something special, please ask)
  • Network cables - we have far too many atm.
  • floppy drives
  • pata ide drives
  • cables for either above
  • wireless access points (tho some members may be interested in goodish ones that support openwrt).
  • ADSL routers
  • modems
  • Cable modems
  • anything that takes pcmcia cards
  • anything that takes AGP cards
  • anything that takes ISA cards!
  • anything that takes PATA
  • anything that takes SCA

Offered