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Title: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: violinkid on July 19, 2009, 01:22:06 PM

I lost my 340 ohm resistors and don't want to pay $6 for 5 resistors from digikey. Is there anywhere else I can get 340 ohm resistors for the $50 robot for free shipping?

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: GearMotion on July 19, 2009, 01:58:31 PM

Shipping isn't free.

FexEx doesn't ship for free. Neither does UPS or USPS.

The only time there is free shipping is when the shipping amount is figured into the cost. So you either have to pay a lot for the resistors (to pay for the free shipping) or you pay 10 cents for the resistors but then pay for shipping.

How much do you want to pay for the resistors?

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: HyperNerd on July 19, 2009, 02:28:23 PM

Do you have a RadioShack nearby? Although the resistors are like $1.20 for 5 (last time I checked), you get them straight away! ;D

P.S. You could use this (http://www.radioshack.com/storeLocator3/) tool to find your local store.

 -HyperNerd

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: chelmi on July 20, 2009, 09:24:53 AM

Remember the rule: when ordering electronic components, always order more than what you need. (especially for cheap parts like resistors).

Chelmi.

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: Razor Concepts on July 20, 2009, 09:57:20 AM

Go on ebay, buy a bulk pack of resistors which will last you a long time. I got a pack of 2500 resistors for $20. It's worth it.

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: radhoo on July 20, 2009, 10:40:09 AM

Quote from: Razor Concepts on July 20, 2009, 09:57:20 AM

Go on ebay, buy a bulk pack of resistors which will last you a long time. I got a pack of 2500 resistors for $20. It's worth it.

I agree, it's better to have multiple components for future projects. You can't or shouldn't buy only the minimum.

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: GearMotion on July 20, 2009, 10:56:19 AM

Resistor Kits: 365 Total Pieces

http://elexp.com/cmp_2501.htm

Plus many other great things at this site.

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: violinkid on July 21, 2009, 11:36:46 PM

I lost my package of 340ohm resistors and that is why I need to get more. Well, looks like I'm just going to have to pay $5 for shipping (nothing I can do since Radio Shack doesn't have them :/).

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: SmAsH on July 21, 2009, 11:48:47 PM

well, if your really desperate you vould go through a few older electronic devices and try finding a value close to 340ohms, this may take a while though...

Title: Re: 340 ohm resistors
Post by: MangoBot on July 24, 2009, 11:51:58 AM

the electronic goldmine: goldmine-elec.com has bulk(100) resistors for $3.50