Parts and Other Resources

Where to find Parts and Tools

Digikey  - electronic components, PIC processors, LCD displays, etc (GET THE CATALOG!)

Mouser  - electronic components, LCD displays, Vishay IR LEDs/sensors (GET THE CATALOG!)

Online Metals  - aluminum sheets, plates and extrusions

Harbor Freight  - tools, sheet metal tools

Amazon Electronics - PIC programmer kits, many other kits, parts, etc

Spark Fun Electronics - Lots of cool products

PIC Programming Information

Microchip - download free Datasheets, download free IDE (MPLAB), order free PIC samples

Micro Engineering Labs - PicBasic Pro Compiler, EPIC programmer, tutorials, examples, development systems

Reynolds Electronics - PIC projects, tutorials, examples, parts, kits

Beginner PIC/AVR Page - lots of beginner PIC info

The PIC List - searchable archive of PIC info

Myke Predko - very good books on PIC controllers

 

More Sources!! 

Lenses - www.surplusshed.com

Sensor Domes - www.kitkraft.biz

LCD Displays - www.crystalfontz.com

PC Board Manufacture - www.expresspcb.com