Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

Look at a company called Madell. Their 2 in 1 stations are about double what you want to spend, but the quality is decent. The hot air pencil is handy for shrink tube or working on surface mount components, and there is a large selection of tips available for the soldering iron

BrianB

Look for "detect" or "detection" switches on DigiKey or Mouser. These types of switches can be very small and usually have some overtravel on the plunger. Both NO and NC versions are typically available.

BrianB

I think the following is correct, but I'm doing this from home so my recollections may not be entirely right. Mouser : Does ship into Canada. Free shipping on orders over $200 (or thereabouts), otherwise about $20. Digikey : Ships to Canada for $8. Newark : Has a Canadian presence. Shipping about $8...

Czechov:

I can probably do this for you. Give me a call at 250-377-4399

Brian

Have a look at www.futurlec.com

Brian

Hey Bruce:

What you want is a "slip ring". A quick eBay check shows several at what seems to be a more than reasonable price.

BrianB