Submitted by alexnag26 t3_126tp47 in pittsburgh
I'm hoping to get some BNC cables and maybe a potentiometer or two. Is there anywhere in pittsburgh where I can get goodies like that?
Thank you!
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alexnag26 OP t1_jebhr5s wrote
Fair enough!
CL-MotoTech t1_jec03as wrote
I say that as somebody that buys a decent amount of electronics. I have home converted CNC milling machine and I needed all sorts of cable, plugs, switches (of many varieties), solder, etc.. I gave up with the local stuff. I was a Radioshack buyer until the day it died, but even then it was pretty pathetic. Sources like Digikey, McMaster, even eBay were well out pacing it by the end. Add in Amazon now (the last decade), Radioshack never stood a chance. BestBuy is a joke in comparison to Radioshack for actual electronics, online is the only way to go now.
Enough-Pickle-8542 t1_jeftl2t wrote
I use eBay for all my CNC stuff, but have not found a good place to get “controller boxes” good for din rail mounting, any suggestions?
opz412 t1_jeb4fz8 wrote
Cabling I personally use Monoprice, for the pots I’m guessing will have to be online now as well unless someone knows of a place carrying individual parts
RagnarHedin t1_jeb6ws8 wrote
Guitar shops. Looks like Pianos N Stuff carries a 6 foot BNC cable, and I know they have potentiometers because that's all guitar knobs are. Waddell, Brighton, or any other store with electric musical equipment might have what you're looking for.
alexnag26 OP t1_jeb8t6r wrote
Good idea! Thank you!
drewbaccaAWD t1_jebe4jm wrote
Hobby shops with electric trains might be an option too.
alexnag26 OP t1_jebhhl9 wrote
True, will look!
dfiler t1_jeb0dev wrote
Lowes carries BNC connectors and coax. Not sure if they have pre-built cables.
alexnag26 OP t1_jebgmew wrote
Thank you!
TangibleHangnail t1_jeb2cry wrote
Local hamfests are usually a good option, if the timing works.
alexnag26 OP t1_jebfbg3 wrote
Ham radio festivals? Neat idea!
ExpertExpert t1_jed1r12 wrote
i personally haven't found a replacement. i absolutely love digikey.com tho. i order from them just about once a month. its like $10 for 2 day shipping, which kinda sucks, but they have pretty much anything you could think of as far as electronic components.
alexnag26 OP t1_jed4zfn wrote
I'm already sick of their shipping, paid them $30 in the last month for shipping tiny packages that USPS will send for $3 apiece
Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jeaswit wrote
https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/thbvir/anywhere_like_radio_shack_around/
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not sure if this will help b/c this person was looking for wires but may be worth a look.
Yomama-22 t1_ject5g8 wrote
MicroCenter.Com
ExpertExpert t1_jed1fkx wrote
he wants components, not consumer electronics
Yomama-22 t1_jed3k09 wrote
They have parts n’at
bluebr65 t1_jeer1hc wrote
Check out N'Stuff music in Blawnox!
alexnag26 OP t1_jeerhxx wrote
Will do! Thanks!
poodog13 t1_jeb5kyn wrote
Amazon
CL-MotoTech t1_jebh9g3 wrote
Just buy it online. It sucks, but it better than getting the wrong stuff 10 times.