James
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 10:43 AM |
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Megasquirt- buying components direct
Has anybody done this?
I'm being a bit lazy as I don't really want to bother getting a quote for the entire components list from CPS/Farnell/RS/Maplin/whoever!
I just want to know if there's any price benefit of sourcing the rest of the board's components myself.
I'm pretty sure it's probably no cheaper than getting a whole kit as Bill Shurvinton etc. are able to get a bulk discount.
But just in case!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 6/2/07 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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tegwin
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 11:04 AM |
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Its worth a try...
Have a look at the rapidelectronics website...they have a smaller stock than RS, but they let you buy single items...good service as well!
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James
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 11:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi
I am sourcing nearly all my components from the UK, after spending hours and hours of research cross referencing the digikey part # to similar items
from UK outlets, so with time and effort you too can source your parts in the UK.
And no sorry im not willing to post my work, as im selling my Ms units for a little profit...... and posting my work would kind of defeat the
purpose.......
Aprreciate that Mark!
I don't think anyone would expect you to build all those kits just 'as a favour'.
If I was a sensible person I would buy a ready built from you!
Instead, I'm a masochist with (apparently) too much time on his hands!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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hearbear
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 01:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
quote:
Originally posted by James
I don't think anyone would expect you to build all those kits just 'as a favour'.
Trust me you would be surprised, how many times I have been told to "f*ck off" by site users after being asked how much a built unit
is.....
I promice not to tell you to f*ck off but could you give me a price for a MS to run a rover V8 and two ford 4 cylinder coil packs to give wasted
spark? If can U2U me that would be sound.
Cheers George
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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trikerneil
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 01:30 PM |
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Good grief!
I must rate as sensible having ordered one from Mark
Oh how times change 
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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paulf
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 04:32 PM |
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I bought the board and processor for my version 2.2 unit and sourced the rest myself.The basic kit was £50 from bill and the remaining parts sourced
mainly from RS and Maplins cost me about £60 including bits to build a stimulatot unit.
It did take a lot of time working out what i required and unless you really want to do as much as possible yourself then i would just buy a complete
kit.
Paul.
quote:
Originally posted by James
Has anybody done this?
I'm being a bit lazy as I don't really want to bother getting a quote for the entire components list from CPS/Farnell/RS/Maplin/whoever!
I just want to know if there's any price benefit of sourcing the rest of the board's components myself.
I'm pretty sure it's probably no cheaper than getting a whole kit as Bill Shurvinton etc. are able to get a bulk discount.
But just in case!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 6/2/07 by James]
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James
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 04:59 PM |
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Ok, looks like I'll probably buy a kit.
Been pricing up between Bill and Diyautotune (US). Exchange rate means from the US it's a good chunk less!
Anyone any idea what import duty is? Is it VAT at 17.5%? Plus delivery charge?
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 6/2/07 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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PeterW
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 05:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Anyone any idea what import duty is? Is it VAT at 17.5%? Plus delivery charge?
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 6/2/07 by James]
Depends on whether its UPS or Royal Mail /Parcelfarce as the handling charges differ.
Expect IIRC around £12 plus the VAT per parcel
Cheers
Peter
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paulf
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 05:22 PM |
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When ive been charged for bits from the States it sems to be about 25% plus a few quid fee from the post office for the pleasure of them collecting
it.
Paul.
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James
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| posted on 6/2/07 at 05:30 PM |
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Any idea of P&P to UK? Can't find it on the DIYAutotune site.
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/2/07 at 10:20 AM |
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Watch out... Parcel Farce want £13:50 just to collect the VAT.
Royal Mail want £4:50, so dont have it sent by express mail.
So check what route / company they will send it via.
Slowest mail will still get it to you.
Also there is a good day+ in building one of these.
Have fun.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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