To create, innovate and give life to our ideas and DIY projects, makers need electronic components, and it is not always easy to find them in local stores or in the usual online stores, although there are usually quite a few of them on Amazon and Aliexpress, not all of them are there. Finding these components can be a challenge, especially if you don't know where to look, so I'll show you where to find what you're looking for.
La variety Electronic components it is immense, ranging from simple resistors and capacitors to complex microcontrollers and specialized modules. Some of the most common components include the most basic ones such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, integrated circuits, etc., to more complete and specialized modules, sensors, electric motors and more.
Online stores of electronic components
Some online stores in Spain most popular include:
- Digikey- One of the largest online electronic components stores in the world, with a wide selection of products and excellent customer service. In it you will not only find electronic components, but also tools for your projects, protection and security, etc.
- Mouser Electronics: another leading online store for electronic components, with a focus on high-quality products and specialized technical service. In this case it is more specific to electronic products, and with top brands and 100% original.
- RS Components: is a global distributor of electronic components with a long history and a focus on innovation and product development. You will also find hardware and computer products, being one of the most complete that exists.
- Brico Geek: This is a Galician store specialized in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, robotics, and electronics in general. It has a large catalog of electronic devices and components, as well as assistance for educational centers, etc.
All of them distributed by Spain, are in Spanish, and have quite competitive prices, in addition to being trustworthy. This way, you can have these four alternatives to the usual ones like Aliexpress and Amazon, if you don't find something specific in them or want to compare more variety.