DIY Electronics bits

condra

Hi guys.

I suck at DIY/Electronics, so sorry if this is a stupid question.

Would anyone know where one could buy such things as a soldering iron, capacitors, etc?

Everywhere I read about beginners electronics, "Radio Shack" is suggested. Do we have an Irish version of Radio Shack?


Thanks!

big_moe

maplin on jervis street or peats on parnell street

adam

Homer

As Adam said both those stores would be a great starting point for you and Peats definitely have some good books for beginners in electronics and some starter kits that allow you to put your new skills to the test buy building small pcb based projects and working your way up to bigger projects.

Cheers

Homer

Fuzzy Clam

Next level up would be Radionics in Rialto. You could drop in and pick up a free CD catalogue.

FX Meister

If you suck at DIY and or electronics then what you gonna do with a soldering iron and capacitors?

condra

Thanks lads.

If you suck at DIY and or electronics then what you gonna do with a soldering iron and capacitors?

Circuit bending some kids toys.

FX Meister

as in aphex twin style circuit bending?

condra

Yes. Except he's a genius and I'm an unemployed geek who lives with his mum.

It's mostly just for fun. I've already bastardized a kiddy piano thing. Getting some crazy sounds by crosswiring various parts of the circuit board, and I fitted a mini jack output which I can route straight into my soundcard, but I would like to get some switches and potentiometers going some time.

FX Meister

best of luck with it