Where to buy accessories and supplies
Please feel free to add any useful info where to get various bits and pieces.
MPU6050 Module
There are several MPU modules around which work with the STorM32-BGC board, see also Which MPU modules do work with the board. There are many places to get them, some possible sources are listed below.
ebay
search for e.g. mpu 6050, mpu module gy-521
Germany
- HeComps, 4.99 EUR + shipping (1.90 Eur)
- mamo-models, 5.25 EUR + shipping (4.95 Eur)
- lipoly.de, 7.50 EUR + shipping
- rc-now, 7.95 EUR + shipping (3.95 Eur)
- gimbal24.de, 7.95 EUR + shipping ???
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Europe
- liuddndd2009 @ ebay (UK), 4.29 EUR + incl. shipping
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US/Canada
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Asia
- Dealextreme, $3.78 incl. shipping
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USB-TTL Adapter
Many different USB to serial adapters work with the STorM32-BGC board. Importantly, they have to be USB-TTL adapters. Typically they are also known as CP2102, FTDI, FT232, etc. (note, PL2303 adapters do NOT work). There are many places to get them, some possible sources are listed below. The CP2102 devices are most cheap, but sometimes a driver needs to be installed manually.
ebay
search for e.g. CP2102
Germany
- FT232RL FTDI adapter mvrwin @ ebay (DE), 3.59Eur incl. shipping
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Europe
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US/Canada
- adapter with CP2102 at witespy, $5.00 + shipping
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Asia
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HC06 Bluetooth Module
For details on this module see also Bluetooth Module HC06.
Germany
- ExpTech, 9.95 EUR + shipping
- lipoly.de, 14,90 EUR + shipping
- komputer.de, 10.40 EUR + shipping
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Europe
- heavends @ ebay (UK), £2.84 + £1.59 shipping
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US/Canada
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Asia
- Dealextreme, $5.76 incl. shipping
- iteadstudio, $5.50 + shipping (perfect if you buy the pcb's at iteadstudio)
- ebay, e.g. this, $4.35 incl. shipping
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Cables and Connectors
Silicon Cables
- 28AWG, ultra flexible at goodluckbuy
- 6 pole, 28AWG, ultra flexible at ebay
MPU Cable and Connector
The connectors for the MUP modules on the STorM32-BGC board are Molex picoblade types with 1.25 mm pitch (for a comparison of various connectors see here). They are however also known as micro JST 1.25 mm.
- search at ebay for e.g. micro jst 1.25
- Micro Mini. 1.25 4-Pin JST Connector with Wire x 10 sets at ebay
- silicon cables with plugs at gimbal24
Free samples are available (small quantity):
- Molex Picoblade 1.25mm 4 pin Right Angle Surface Mount
- Molex Picoblade 1.25mm 4 pin Right Angle Through Hole
Joystick and Keys
ebay
search e.g. for joystick breakout
Germany
Europe
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US/Canada
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Asia
- DYS Joystick controller for Brushless Camera Gimbals , HobbyKing, $8.82 + shipping
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IR Led
US/Canada
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Germany
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Asia
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