Electronic components, e.g (ICs) local stores in Lebanon.

TPR0

hello world

I recently explored a lot of Arduinos topics on this forum, and they where handmade, or barebone (DIY).

I wonder if there was any local store...

Thanks!

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Talal

mesa177

Hey Talal,

The Arduino programming boards are handmade because you can brew them at home (anyone with a PCB-making lab like J4D over here can start making them). It doesn't mean you can't buy them, but where's the fun in that?

If you're looking to buy an Arduino board, I highly recommend that you PM J4D since he breads them by the dozens :)

TPR0

mesa177 wroteHey Talal,

The Arduino programming boards are handmade because you can brew them at home (anyone with a PCB-making lab like J4D over here can start making them). It doesn't mean you can't buy them, but where's the fun in that?

If you're looking to buy an Arduino board, I highly recommend that you PM J4D since he breads them by the dozens :)

Hey mesa177,

Thank you for your reply, i was just wondering how does he obtain the materials... However, thank you very much for the info...

mesa177

J4D and I have a favorite store known as Katranji which is located near the ER gate of Rafic Hariri hospital in Jnah, Beirut. It is by far the best electronics shop in Lebanon. The shop supplies electric tools as well (including the setup and material for PCB making). While some local electronics shops have some of the basic stuff you might need, Katranji is known to be the ultimate source (some shops even act as retailers in remote areas like Bekaa and Tripoli). Other good electronics shops include Kanafani (near El-Sawwas, next to the ministry of finance on Bechara El-Khoury), Lebantronics (Dahieh area, Sayed Abed El Hadi street), Boujikian (Doura, just after the Mercedes exhibition shop), and RS on-line (Tallet El Khayat, just after the gas station across Concord cinemas). RS on-line is an electronics store that ships all its products from the UK to here in Lebanon (so you have to count for VAT), so I advise you to only resort to the store when you need something that cannot be located in any of the local electronic shops (for example SMD chips). Ironically enough, RS on-line supplies original Ardunio programming boards (both the Uno and the Duemilanove) and AVR chips if you needed any.

TPR0

mesa177 wroteJ4D and I have a favorite store known as Katranji which is located near the ER gate of Rafic Hariri hospital in Jnah, Beirut. It is by far the best electronics shop in Lebanon. The shop supplies electric tools as well (including the setup and material for PCB making). While some local electronics shops have some of the basic stuff you might need, Katranji is known to be the ultimate source (some shops even act as retailers in remote areas like Bekaa and Tripoli). Other good electronics shops include Kanafani (near El-Sawwas, next to the ministry of finance on Bechara El-Khoury), Lebantronics (Dahieh area, Sayed Abed El Hadi street), Boujikian (Doura, just after the Mercedes exhibition shop), and RS on-line (Tallet El Khayat, just after the gas station across Concord cinemas). RS on-line is an electronics store that ships all its products from the UK to here in Lebanon (so you have to count for VAT), so I advise you to only resort to the store when you need something that cannot be located in any of the local electronic shops (for example SMD chips). Ironically enough, RS on-line supplies original Ardunio programming boards (both the Uno and the Duemilanove) and AVR chips if you needed any.

Thank you very much! I PM'ed Jad, and the answer was short summarized, i cannot send him anymore due his inbox limit :D...

This is very useful and should be sticky, as for users who also need this info...

I appreciate your help!
Thanks again!

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Talal

TPR0

Too bad there isnt any ATmega328 in any stores (online). I guess i should go with 128, also, the Arduino's are out of stock... :/

J4D

ATmega8 and ATmega168 are direct replacement to the ATmega328. same pin out with a difference in memory and PWM capabilities.

Last time i checked Katranji still had 47 ATmega168.

TPR0

Sorry for asking this, but how do i make the pcb board? should i make it? or Katranji can make it?

Or i can use breadmoard in order to make it...

Thank you very much guys! I appreciate your help.

mesa177

TPR0 wroteSorry for asking this, but how do i make the pcb board? should i make it? or Katranji can make it?

Or i can use breadmoard (<= you mean breadboard?) in order to make it...

Thank you very much guys! I appreciate your help.

Katranji needs 1 day to make it. However, if you're looking forward to delve into the world of PCB making and bread several boards, then you can buy a setup from Katranji that consists of:

1) UV exposure source: http://www.ekt2.com/ekt/imgView.asp?idProduct=2747
2) Etching tank: http://www.ekt2.com/ekt/imgView.asp?idProduct=2746
3) Drill: http://www.ekt2.com/ekt/imgView.asp?idProduct=253545

and of course something to cut the PCB boards.

Breadboards cannot be used to generate a programming board for two simple reasons: 1) not enough space (if in case you attached a series together, reason 2 will become even more complicated) 2) too much wiring which will not only be tedious to do but also will incur stray capacitance into your circuitry.

The common ground of both the breadboard and PCB is the perforated board (not advisable to use unless someone is experienced with soldering). Here's an example of what it looks like: http://www.ekt2.com/ekt/imgView.asp?idProduct=2235. To connect the components on this perforated board, you will need a set of good wires that wouldn't suffer from melting covers due to the heat coming from the soldering iron. I recommend using the jumper wires: http://www.ekt2.com/ekt/imgView.asp?idProduct=260335. If you're willing to test your skills and have the finances to do so, you can try making the programming board onto a perforated board (warning: it will also be tedious work). If you want something quick and are on a tight budget, then simply print the schematics from the website of Arduino and take it to Katranji.

TPR0

Thank you very much guys, i wouldn't find any solution than buying online which is exception for me.

Thanks a bunch to misa177 , J4D...

TPR0

I will be updating my status with you guyz next few days...

I guess ill buy the nano, i heard it will take so long to finish the order, plus, as an intermediate user, i still not preferring doing manually or designing pcbs...

Also, printing the arduino official PCB isnt a grade idea if the components where unavailable, I also need 328 kb memory...

However, since arduino shields aren't available here, there is no problem buying nano... ( i can still port them, but it will be untidy)

But, i'm confused about RS online, its stating that some items are P.O.A, price on application? Should it be expensive? Else, i prefer waiting for the Arduino UNO, but, i don't think they will ship some. However, i sent them email about this...

Ill be going to Beirut tomorrow.

Sorry for my untidy description...
I'm new to Lebanon (as a permanent living), and a geeky user...

Thank you!

mesa177

TPR0 wroteI will be updating my status with you guyz next few days...

I guess ill buy the nano, i heard it will take so long to finish the order, plus, as an intermediate user, i still not preferring doing manually or designing pcbs...

Also, printing the arduino official PCB isnt a grade idea if the components where unavailable, I also need 328 kb memory...

However, since arduino shields aren't available here, there is no problem buying nano... ( i can still port them, but it will be untidy)

But, i'm confused about RS online, its stating that some items are P.O.A, price on application? Should it be expensive? Else, i prefer waiting for the Arduino UNO, but, i don't think they will ship some. However, i sent them email about this...

Ill be going to Beirut tomorrow.

Sorry for my untidy description...
I'm new to Lebanon (as a permanent living), and a geeky user...

Thank you!

You want me to PM you the cell phone number of the store owner? You'll get a much quicker response. And yes, P.O.A means price on application and it's mostly due to the price differences coming from VAT and shipping prices for different countries.

Actually the board prices are not that expensive: the Arduino Duemilanove is 55$ before VAT, so with VAT (10%) it becomes about 61$. The Arduino UNO is 44$ prior VAT, so with VAT it is around 49$. Even if these prices are from last year, I highly doubt it changed much nowadays.

TPR0

mesa177 wrote
TPR0 wroteI will be updating my status with you guyz next few days...

I guess ill buy the nano, i heard it will take so long to finish the order, plus, as an intermediate user, i still not preferring doing manually or designing pcbs...

Also, printing the arduino official PCB isnt a grade idea if the components where unavailable, I also need 328 kb memory...

However, since arduino shields aren't available here, there is no problem buying nano... ( i can still port them, but it will be untidy)

But, i'm confused about RS online, its stating that some items are P.O.A, price on application? Should it be expensive? Else, i prefer waiting for the Arduino UNO, but, i don't think they will ship some. However, i sent them email about this...

Ill be going to Beirut tomorrow.

Sorry for my untidy description...
I'm new to Lebanon (as a permanent living), and a geeky user...

Thank you!
You want me to PM you the cell phone number of the store owner? You'll get a much quicker response. And yes, P.O.A means price on application and it's mostly due to the price differences coming from VAT and shipping prices for different countries.

Actually the board prices are not that expensive: the Arduino Duemilanove is 55$ before VAT, so with VAT (10%) it becomes about 61$. The Arduino UNO is 44$ prior VAT, so with VAT it is around 49$. Even if these prices are from last year, I highly doubt it changed much nowadays.

Thank you, i didn't mean this, so i prefer you delay this later, because I'm going to the store today, thank you, i wouldn't say (order) this.

Thanks again. I guess ill stick with the Nano.

EDIT: Comparing to the official price, 55 is a way too expensive... (USD?). I will check the prices from the past 1-2 years...

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Talal

TPR0

Hello Mesa177,

I guess i will shop online and buy the chipKIT Arduino 32-bit UNO-32... while buying Ultimate Microcontroller Pack for future resource...

Thank you for your help...

TPR0

OK guyz, i solved my problem by buying an Arduino online with secured shipping. (costs alot but whatever). It also comes with kit + additional components for later projects. PCB making components. Source: Sparkfun.com

Too bad the Arduino chip is SMD.

Thank you all.

EDIT: (Fedex is the best, 5 days left :D)

al-aabkari

Hello everyone, i am new to electronic world , and i was hoping if anyone can tell me where i can find a shop would sell microchips and all this chips and board stuff in Lebanon.

Thank you for you help.

solo220

@Al Aabkari These stores mentioned by mesa177 have microchip products you can start by the nearest to your location.

mesa177 wrote:

J4D and I have a favorite store known as Katranji which is located near the ER gate of Rafic Hariri hospital in Jnah, Beirut. It is by far the best electronics shop in Lebanon. The shop supplies electric tools as well (including the setup and material for PCB making). While some local electronics shops have some of the basic stuff you might need, Katranji is known to be the ultimate source (some shops even act as retailers in remote areas like Bekaa and Tripoli). Other good electronics shops include Kanafani (near El-Sawwas, next to the ministry of finance on Bechara El-Khoury), Lebantronics (Dahieh area, Sayed Abed El Hadi street), Boujikian (Doura, just after the Mercedes exhibition shop), and RS on-line (Tallet El Khayat, just after the gas station across Concord cinemas). RS on-line is an electronics store that ships all its products from the UK to here in Lebanon (so you have to count for VAT), so I advise you to only resort to the store when you need something that cannot be located in any of the local electronic shops (for example SMD chips). Ironically enough, RS on-line supplies original Ardunio programming boards (both the Uno and the Duemilanove) and AVR chips if you needed any.

have you any special chip in mind?

mesa177

Oh, and add this shop to the list: Kubi Brothers (Burj Brajneh, just across Al-Arab mosque, use the Zantout Sawi bus number 12, and you can walk about 200m to reach it from its final stop), excellent alternative to Katranji when in need of SMD chips or rechargeable batteries

al-aabkari

Thank you for all this wonderful info about locations, i hope soon i would give them a visit, just i want to ask do they have accelerometer microchip?

mesa177

Al Aabkari wroteThank you for all this wonderful info about locations, i hope soon i would give them a visit, just i want to ask do they have accelerometer microchip?

Do you have any specifications in mind (e.g. number of axis, type of technology namely analog or digital, etc...)? If not, you can check this link for RS-Components for a range of sensors.

You can also try calling Katranji (01-820020 ext. 106) to ask them if they have them; I'm sure they have motion sensors, but I don't know about accelerometers/tilt sensors.