===== Electronic Supplies and Parts =====

==== Key suppliers ====

  * http://www.digikey.com (US)
  * http://www.onlinecomponents.com (US)
  * http://www.buerklin.com (DE)
  * rscomponents
  * [[https://www.nxp.com/logic | NXP Logic]]


==== Basic stamp microcontrollers and accessories ====

  * http://www.digikey.com (US)
  * http://www.buerklin.com (DE)


==== Locally ====
   * http://www.conrad.de  (DE)
   * http://www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch/ (DE)
   * http://www.pce-instruments.com/english/ (UK)


==== More hobbyist ====

http://www.robotstore.com -- Including numerous kits and a text: "Actuator Design Using Shape Memory Alloys", as well as off the shelf integrated shape memory alloy actuators (20 cost $80, or 100 cost $300..) These have 20 mm displacement, and one pound pull!