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== Materials Manufacturers == | == Materials Manufacturers == | ||
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===Plastics=== | ===Plastics=== | ||
*[] | *[https://www.vistaresin.com Vista Resins] Epoxy | ||
===Metal=== | ===Metal=== | ||
*[] | *[https://www.tatasteeleurope.com Tata steel Europe] | ||
*[https://www.unistrut.co.uk Unistrut] | |||
===Ceramic=== | ===Ceramic=== | ||
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*[http://www.ceramic-substrates.co.uk Ceramic Substrates & Components Ltd] | *[http://www.ceramic-substrates.co.uk Ceramic Substrates & Components Ltd] | ||
== | ===Adhesives and tapes=== | ||
*[https://notaglue.com Bondic] UV activated adhesive | |||
*[https://www.lemark.co.uk LeMark] Gaffer tapes | |||
===Coatings=== | |||
*[https://emea.rosco.com/en Rosco] Theatrical paints, filters and coatings | |||
*[https://colorfill.co.uk Colourfill] | |||
===Fabrics=== | |||
*[https://www.jcjoel.com/ JC Joel] Theatrical Fabrics (manufacture and supply) | |||
== Electronics Manufacturers == | |||
===Electronics=== | ===Electronics=== | ||
===Sensors=== | |||
*[http://www.aosong.com/en/ ASAIR] Sensors | *[http://www.aosong.com/en/ ASAIR] Sensors | ||
*[https://www.bosch-sensortec.com/products/ Bosch Sensortec] | |||
*[https://www.semtech.com/ Semtech] makers of LoRA chips | |||
===RF and Radio=== | |||
*[https://www.nicerf.com NiceRF] | |||
===Hardware=== | ===Hardware=== | ||
*[] | *[http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk Doughty Engineering] TV and photography hardware and custom fabrication | ||
===Microcontrollers=== | ===Microcontrollers=== | ||
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*[https://heltec.org Heltec ESP32 LoRaWAN] | *[https://heltec.org Heltec ESP32 LoRaWAN] | ||
*[https://www.espressif.com/en Espressif] makers of the ESP32 MCU | *[https://www.espressif.com/en Espressif] makers of the ESP32 MCU | ||
*[https://www.lilygo.cc LilyGo] ESP32 board manufacturer LoRA, Meshtastic | |||
*[https://ilabs.se/challenger-rp2040-wifi-ble-datasheet/ iLabs Challenger] | |||
=== Robotics ==== | |||
*[https://www.dobot-robots.com DotBot Robots] | |||
===Kits and Assemblies=== | |||
*[https://thecraftyrobot.net The Crafty Robot] Cardboard Robot Kits | |||
==Software== | |||
====Design==== | |||
*[https://www.tinkercad.com/login Tinker CAD] Web based 3D design software | |||
*[https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape] 2D vector design software, often used with LASER and Vinyl cutting projects | |||
*[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ Lightburn] | |||
=== | ====CNC/3D printing==== | ||
*[https://marlinfw.org Marlin] - Firmware for 3D printers | *[https://marlinfw.org Marlin] - Firmware for 3D printers | ||
*[https://www.klipper3d.org Klipper3D] - Firmware for 3D printers | *[https://www.klipper3d.org Klipper3D] - Firmware for 3D printers | ||
*[https://docs.mainsail.xyz Mainsail] - UI for Klipper | *[https://docs.mainsail.xyz Mainsail] - UI for Klipper | ||
*[https://www.influxdata.com | *[https://carveco.com Carveco] CNC Software | ||
*[https://www.maslowcnc.com Maslow CNC] | |||
====Programming==== | |||
*[https://circuitpython.org/ Circuit Python] | |||
*[http://micropython.org/ Micropython] | |||
*[https://thonny.org/ Thonny IDE] Python IDE for beginners | |||
*[https://scratch.mit.edu/ Scratch] Simple graphical programming language for STEM | |||
====Other Software==== | |||
*[https://www.influxdata.com InfluxDB] Open Database | |||
*[https://microk8s.io Canonical Kubernetes] | *[https://microk8s.io Canonical Kubernetes] | ||
*[https://netboot.xyz NetBoot] | *[https://netboot.xyz NetBoot] | ||
*[https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html Ventoy] - MultiBoot USB | *[https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html Ventoy] - MultiBoot USB | ||
*[https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/ HomeBrew Formulae] | *[https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/ HomeBrew Formulae] | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.proxmox.com/en/ ProxMox] Virtualisation and clustering | ||
*[https://www.truenas.com/freenas/ TrueNAS/FreeNAS] Network Attached Storage Server | |||
=== | ====Linx Distros==== | ||
*[https:// | *[https://linuxmint.com Linux Mint] | ||
*[https://ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] Desktop and Server | |||
*[https://www.suse.com Suse] | |||
*[https://www.kali.org Kali Linux] Network Security Linux (Hacking) | |||
*[https://www.redhat.com/en Red Hat] Enterprise Linux | |||
== Tool Manufacturers == | == Tool Manufacturers == | ||
===Hand Tools=== | ===Hand Tools=== | ||
*[] | *[https://www.lindstromtools.com/ Lindstrom] Hand Tools (Cutters and pliers) | ||
*[https://www-uk.wera.de/en/ Wera Tools] | |||
*[https://www.wiha.com/gb/en/ Wiha Tools] | |||
*[https://www.knipex.com/ Knipex Tools] | |||
*[https://www.bahco.com/gb_en/ Bahco Tools] | |||
*[https://www.leatherman.com/en_GB/home Leatherman] | |||
*[https://www.gerber-store.co.uk/shop/multi-tools Gerber Multitools] | |||
*[https://neprostools.com NeoPro Tools] Japanese fine hand tools | |||
*[https://www.engineertools-jp.com Engineer Tools] cable strippers and connector crimpers | |||
*[https://www.starrett.co.uk Starrett] Measuring, marking and hole cutting | |||
*[https://www.freudtools.com Freud Tools] Saw blades, Router bits and cutting accessories. | |||
*[https://omnifixo.com Omnifixo] More evolved helping hands | |||
*[https://www.maunindustries.com/ Maun Inductries] makers of Pliers, Cutters, Safety Rulers, Hole Punches and many more things - Made in the UK | |||
*[https://neprostools.com Nepros Tools] Produced by Kyoto Tool Co., Ltd. (KTS) "The Worlds Finest Tactile Tools" | |||
===Workshop=== | |||
*[https://www.mysortimo.co.uk/en_UK/ Sortimo] component and tool storage systems | |||
===PPE=== | ===PPE=== | ||
*[https://isotunes.co.uk ISO Tunes] Ear defenders | *[https://isotunes.co.uk ISO Tunes] Bluetooth Ear defenders | ||
*[https://www.trend-uk.com/safetymasksrange Trend FaceMasks] | |||
*[https://nocry.co.uk/ No Cry] Safety products - Over glasses | |||
===Test Equipment=== | ===Test Equipment=== | ||
*[https://www.rigol-uk.co.uk Rigol] | *[https://www.rigol-uk.co.uk Rigol] | ||
*[https://digilent.com Digilent] | *[https://digilent.com Digilent] | ||
*[https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/ Hack RF] | |||
*[https://digilent.com Diligent] | |||
===Power Tools=== | ===Power Tools and Accessories=== | ||
*[https://www.franklinco.co.uk Franklin] Industrial Sewing Machines | *[https://www.franklinco.co.uk Franklin] Industrial Sewing Machines | ||
*[https://kutzall.com/en-gb Kutzall] High speed burrs and grinding tools | *[https://kutzall.com/en-gb Kutzall] High speed burrs and grinding tools | ||
*[https://www.mirka.com/en-gb Mirka Abrasives] | |||
*[https://www.trend-uk.com Trend] Power Tools and Accessories | |||
*[https://duragrit.com Duragrit Abrasives] | |||
===Software Tools=== | ===Software Tools=== | ||
*[https://tinywow.com Tiny Wow] - Format conversion tools for images, PDFs etc. | *[https://tinywow.com Tiny Wow] - Format conversion tools for images, PDFs etc. | ||
*[https://loremipsum.io/ Lorem Ipsum Generator] creates placeholder text | |||
===Free Applications=== | |||
*[https://www.audacityteam.org Audacity] Audio editing tool | |||
*[https://www.blender.org Blender] Sophisticated 3D artwork and animation tool | |||
*[https://inkscape.org InkScape] 2D artwork tool | |||
*[https://www.gimp.org GIMP] 2D image manipulation tool | |||
*[https://www.freecad.org FreeCad] Open source CAD drawing tool | |||
===3D printing and CNC=== | ===3D printing and CNC=== | ||
*[https://www.prusa3d.com Prusa] | *[https://www.prusa3d.com Prusa] | ||
*[https://www.anycubic.com Anycubic] | *[https://www.anycubic.com Anycubic] | ||
*[https://eu.snapmaker.com Snapmaker] | |||
*[https://ooznest.co.uk OozeNest] CNC machines | |||
*[https://www.vectric.com Vetric] CNC Software | |||
*[https://www.maslowcnc.com Maslow CNC] chain driven low-end large scale CNC | |||
*[https://wazer.com Wazer] Desktop Waterjet | |||
*[https://bigtree-tech.com Big Tree Tech] 3D printer controllers and accessories | |||
===3D Design Software=== | |||
*[https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUP] 3D design software - Free plan available | |||
*[https://www.tinkercad.com TinkerTool] Simple Web based 3D design software | |||
*[https://grabcad.com Grab CAD] | |||
===Books and printed matter=== | |||
*[https://sequoiapublishing.com/ Sequoia Publishing] Publishers of the essential PocketRef and DeskRef | |||
*[https://artofelectronics.net The Art of Electronics] THE reference work on analogue and digital electronics | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 7 May 2024
Suppliers - Manufacturers - Organisations - Information - Training - Video Resources
Materials Manufacturers
Wood
Plastics
- Vista Resins Epoxy
Metal
Ceramic
- MTD Precision Ceramic Components
- Ceramic Substrates & Components Ltd
Adhesives and tapes
Coatings
- Rosco Theatrical paints, filters and coatings
- Colourfill
Fabrics
- JC Joel Theatrical Fabrics (manufacture and supply)
Electronics Manufacturers
Electronics
Sensors
- ASAIR Sensors
- Bosch Sensortec
- Semtech makers of LoRA chips
RF and Radio
Hardware
- Doughty Engineering TV and photography hardware and custom fabrication
Microcontrollers
- Raspberry PI
- Arduino
- Heltec ESP32 LoRaWAN
- Espressif makers of the ESP32 MCU
- LilyGo ESP32 board manufacturer LoRA, Meshtastic
- iLabs Challenger
Robotics =
Kits and Assemblies
- The Crafty Robot Cardboard Robot Kits
Software
Design
- Tinker CAD Web based 3D design software
- Inkscape 2D vector design software, often used with LASER and Vinyl cutting projects
- Lightburn
CNC/3D printing
- Marlin - Firmware for 3D printers
- Klipper3D - Firmware for 3D printers
- Mainsail - UI for Klipper
- Carveco CNC Software
- Maslow CNC
Programming
- Circuit Python
- Micropython
- Thonny IDE Python IDE for beginners
- Scratch Simple graphical programming language for STEM
Other Software
- InfluxDB Open Database
- Canonical Kubernetes
- NetBoot
- Ventoy - MultiBoot USB
- HomeBrew Formulae
- ProxMox Virtualisation and clustering
- TrueNAS/FreeNAS Network Attached Storage Server
Linx Distros
- Linux Mint
- Ubuntu Desktop and Server
- Suse
- Kali Linux Network Security Linux (Hacking)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Tool Manufacturers
Hand Tools
- Lindstrom Hand Tools (Cutters and pliers)
- Wera Tools
- Wiha Tools
- Knipex Tools
- Bahco Tools
- Leatherman
- Gerber Multitools
- NeoPro Tools Japanese fine hand tools
- Engineer Tools cable strippers and connector crimpers
- Starrett Measuring, marking and hole cutting
- Freud Tools Saw blades, Router bits and cutting accessories.
- Omnifixo More evolved helping hands
- Maun Inductries makers of Pliers, Cutters, Safety Rulers, Hole Punches and many more things - Made in the UK
- Nepros Tools Produced by Kyoto Tool Co., Ltd. (KTS) "The Worlds Finest Tactile Tools"
Workshop
- Sortimo component and tool storage systems
PPE
- ISO Tunes Bluetooth Ear defenders
- Trend FaceMasks
- No Cry Safety products - Over glasses
Test Equipment
Power Tools and Accessories
- Franklin Industrial Sewing Machines
- Kutzall High speed burrs and grinding tools
- Mirka Abrasives
- Trend Power Tools and Accessories
- Duragrit Abrasives
Software Tools
- Tiny Wow - Format conversion tools for images, PDFs etc.
- Lorem Ipsum Generator creates placeholder text
Free Applications
- Audacity Audio editing tool
- Blender Sophisticated 3D artwork and animation tool
- InkScape 2D artwork tool
- GIMP 2D image manipulation tool
- FreeCad Open source CAD drawing tool
3D printing and CNC
- Prusa
- Anycubic
- Snapmaker
- OozeNest CNC machines
- Vetric CNC Software
- Maslow CNC chain driven low-end large scale CNC
- Wazer Desktop Waterjet
- Big Tree Tech 3D printer controllers and accessories
3D Design Software
- SketchUP 3D design software - Free plan available
- TinkerTool Simple Web based 3D design software
- Grab CAD
Books and printed matter
- Sequoia Publishing Publishers of the essential PocketRef and DeskRef
- The Art of Electronics THE reference work on analogue and digital electronics
Note on links: These links are provided as-is. They are not endorsements of the organisations listed, we have no affiliation with them and are provided here for education and reference use only. If you find a broken link please let us know. |