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Here is the list of parts suppliers I have bookmarked. I have used many of these in my hunt for parts to repair my pinball and arcade machines in the past few years. Local Parts Stores
- Radio Shack
I just visited the Radio Shack in Santee and they have genuine Arduino UNO ($35), Arduino Mega ($65), Motor Control Shield ($35), Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, PIR Motion Sensor, and a decent selection of transistors, resistors, project boxes, breadboards, proto boards, etc. According to their website they have Arduino UNOs in stock at every Radio Shack in my area.
- Fry's Electronics
The Fry's in Kearney Mesa had OSEPP Arduino-compatible boards, a servo control shield, GPS Module, Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, a large selection of proto boards, breadboards, project boxes, and a good selection of components. Fry's has a fuller range of Arduino boards from the UNO, MEGA, to the TINY, and even a Bluetooth Arduino board.
- Willy's Electronics - Kearney Mesa / National City
While they don't have Arduino boards or shields, they have the many of the common components: resistors, transistors, diodes, bread/perf boards, project boxes, tools, power, switches, relays, wires, connectors, etc.
- California Electronics - El Cajon
[New & Used Products] They have a decent selection of both new and used components.
- Murphy's Surplus - El Cajon
[Used Products] This place is more for industrial surplus equipment. They dont' sell electronics parts, so you'd have to be looking for a device to tear apart and hack.
Search Multiple Online Suppliers
- Octopart
An electronic parts search engine.
- FindChips
An electronic parts search engine.
Online Electronic Parts
- Hacktronics
A San Diego based online source for Arduino boards, shields, and components.
10% off code: sdae-20120208
- Spark fun
Arduino boards, shields, and components.
- Adafruit
Arduino boards, shields, and components.
- Maker Shed
Arduino boards, shields, and components.
- CuteDigi
Arduino boards, shields, and components. And they have a $55 Wifi Shield.
- SainSmart
Low cost Arduino components direct from a Chinese manufacturer.
- Robot Shop
Arduino & Robotics supplies.
- Pololu
Arduino & Robotics supplies.
- Element14 / Newark
Home of the Arduino Tutorial Series and Ben Heck Show.
- Mouser Electronics
Arduino boards, shields and a massive selection of components.
- Digi-Key
Arduino boards, shields and a massive selection of components.
- MCM Electronics
Arduino board, shields and components.
- Jameco Electronics
Arduino boards, shields, and components.
- NTE
Components
- Avnet
Components
I also have many sources for arcade and pinball buttons, trackballs, control sticks, and solenoids. If you don't find what you want on the above sites, ask me.
Edited by Brian Hanifin on Feb 11, 2013 9:19 AM
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I just added Hacktronics as an online supplier. They are a small San Diego based Arduino supplier with good prices and I suspect very quick shipping.  I asked them if they allow for local pickup and Mark McComb responded with the following: Hi Brain,
At the moment we are only an "on-line" shop. We are hoping to be able to allow for local pick up in the future.
It is good to hear from local makers. I just signed up on your website, and will show up on the 28th to meet everyone.
I created a coupon for the group. You can send this out if you like. It is good for 10% off anything on the hacktronics.com website:
sdae-20120208
Thanks for organizing this group for San Diego makers!
Best,
Mark McComb
Edited by Brian Hanifin on Feb 8, 2012 3:08 PM
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I generally go to Digi-key first; their prices are great, their shipping is fast, and their selection and search tools can't be beat. They even have mobile apps. If Digi-key doesn't have it, I go to Mouser next.
Also, check out octopart.com--it's a search engine for searching a bunch of online suppliers at once.
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Also, check out octopart.com--it's a search engine for searching a bunch of online suppliers at once. Thanks Dave! I have always wanted a site like that! I need to add that to the arcade and pinball parts directories I maintain on CoinOpSpace.com. Now I wonder if I could get them to setup an arcade and pinball parts version of their site... 
Edited by Brian Hanifin on Feb 9, 2012 9:04 AM
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