====== Suppliers ======

===== Electronics =====

[[http://uk.farnell.com/|Farnell]]: Good selection of individual electronic components in the UK, but smaller suppliers may be cheaper for some popular items.

[[http://cpc.farnell.com/|CPC]]: Sister company to Farnell. Good for tools, general electrical and hobby electronics. Again, some items might be cheaper elsewhere.

[[https://uk.rs-online.com/web/|RS]] Less selection than Farnell but has free postage for any size order (maybe depending on account type?)

[[http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/|Bitsbox]]: Basic (traditional) components for hobbyists. Low delivery charges and good service.

[[http://www.proto-pic.co.uk/|Proto-PIC]]: Scottish company selling hobby electronics, robotics, kits, etc. [[private:discounts|Discount available for members]].

=== Free Samples ===
Sites with free samples. Some require a student email address.

[[http://www.microchip.com/|Microchip]]: PIC processors, AVRs, EEPROMs, and a wide variety of other digital electronics

[[http://www.analog.com/|Analog Devices]]


===== Fabrication =====

[[http://www.hobarts.com/|Hobarts]]: Laser-cutting materials.


===== Timber =====

[[https://www.jewson.co.uk/branch-locator/branch-details/?Location=edinburgh&BranchId=4304&Distance=1.34|Jewson - Ratcliffe Terrace]]. Walking distance from HackLab.

[[https://www.thornbridgesawmills.co.uk/| Thornbridge]]: Has a selection of hardwood.

[[http://www.mgmtimber.co.uk/index.php/about-us/branch-contacts| MG Timber]]