I saw this video and thought some people here might appreciate this method as another option for inexpensive project boxes.  The video production isn't the greatest, but the concept is interesting. http://vimeo.com/85505715

https://www.sandsquid.com/ I found this interesting site that could be useful to a lot of us in our search for components across numerous suppliers.  This site lets you upload a list of parts (xls, txt, csv, sch) and then searches the availability across multiple suppliers.  It will then...

Here's a creative way to make some simple project encosures.  The pictures aren't the greatest, but it seems like the result is pretty good given the low investment (time and money).   http://dangerousprototypes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5347#p51406

Quote: http://www.edn.com/article/509250-7_solution.php Here's an insightful/funny article about the search for accurate/precise resistors.

Do you have any dimensions for the face plates? If not I think I can come up with an approximate layout using data sheets for the pot, output jack, and usb jack. I have access to some tools right now that I may not have in a few weeks so I want to make up a few face plates while I have the chance.

I just moved to Germany (Saarland) from the US and I was wondering what kinds of stores people go to to buy electronic parts and tools here. Obviously there are lots of online stores, but sometimes I like going to an actual brick & mortar store and browsing. Are there any big chain stores like...

This is the best soldering information I've found on the web so far: My Tips for Soldering (not actually "my" tips) Also, I have some pretty thin solder (.020") and even though it's rosin core, I've found it helps if I add additional flux when I'm soldering larger components. You can try...