I looked on ebay for parts and tact switches are cheap

[brandonk318]

ok guys I am about to start on my project very soon but the parts i have found on ebay are really cheap. Has anyone bought parts from hong kong suppliers? And was it good compared to mouser and radio shack?

[64M320N3]

It ultimately hinges upon which seller.
I personally have had luck with rubber tact switches. (Got them off ebay from a Hong Kong supplier as well). It feels almost like the original and doesn't have an annoying click noise.
Perhaps you could link us to which auction you are referring to?

[brandonk318]

47k ohm resistor
http://cgi.ebay.com/100pcs-47K-ohm-2Wat ... 286.c0.m14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


4.5mm Tact Switch
http://cgi.ebay.com/100pcs-Tact-Switch- ... .m20.l1116" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

you got rubber tact switches i will check that out real soon, thank you for the replies

[XCVG]

Don't buy those resistors, they are huge. You want 1/4 watt or 1/2 watt ones. You can get them cheap from electronics suppliers.

[nevermind1534]

If the resistors are for LEDs, just buy from a seller that bundles the LEDs with resistors.

[brandonk318]

no worries, I didn't. I was wondering about other stuff but I will keep it simple and order most of the parts i need through mouser and radio shack. i still can't believe how fast they ship stuff.

[_The Watcher_]

64M320N3 where did you get your rubber tact switches?

[nevermind1534]

If you would like to buy some rubber tact switches, you can buy them from me.

[jackslatess]

Hello,

I bought rubber tact tubes from Ebay and got the good price..