Ordering Parts for Senior Design Projects

Procedure Do the research first Verify part is correct for your application, then check it again! Read the data sheets. Find an approved supplier who has a good price and satisfactory availability Complete a purchase request form (on class Website) Group components from same supplier on a single form Include complete description of part and other required info Include the link to the cart item if possible Don’t forget shipping and handling charges.

Procedure Email the completed form to odell@uta.edu Print a hard copy, sign and date it and bring it to me in the next class, or leave it in my CSE mailbox I will notify you when I receive your part(s), and bring them to class/lab, if convenient. Parts can be picked up in lab when either the Professor or GTA is available Receipt signature required

Suggested/Preferred Vendors Use these vendors, if they carry your parts Tax-free account already set up for UTA Proven responsiveness Accept my UT System credit card Other vendors can be added if they will tax-exempt UTA (you verify this) Special items can be purchased locally Limited occasions (Home Depot, etc.) Requires my presence (with my UT c/c) Must allow tax-free purchases

Suggested/Preferred Vendors Electronic Components/Miscellaneous Electrical Parts and Supplies: mouser Allied Electronics Sparkfun Electronics newegg.com Digi-Key mini-box TanscendUSA.com mwave.com Local companies Large catalog Quick delivery Will call possible UTA partners

Suggested/Preferred Vendors Printed Circuit Boards: Advanced Circuits (4pcb.com)  - single/small quantity circuit boards at student pricing Special/Miscellaneous: Amazon - computer and miscellaneous parts Pololu - h-bridges, etc. A Main Hobbies (servos, specialty robotics parts, etc.) Probotix (robotics components, stepper motors, etc.) eBay (general parts - with reputable source)