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This repo is a work in progress. Me and a bunch of my discord friends on Spacehuhn's discord server all like to purchase cheap electronics from China for projects, so we figured it'd be good to make a list of stuff that we have bought for those that are just starting out and want ideas/parts for projects.<br /> All prices in Euro and USD.<br />

Full Disclosure: Many of the links in the list are affiliate links, but since it is ali and prices are low we make next to nothing. We don't choose products based on what has an affiliate link available; everything is picked based on quality, ratings, and our own experiences, and affiliate links are added later if they're availible for that listing.

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Table of Contents

Starter Kits

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Keyestudio Learning KitA microcontroller starter kit.Link€36.12/$45.00
Arduino Uno Starter KitThis starter kit has LOTS of stuff and seems to be the best on AliExpressLink€28.33/$35.30
Extra Component CaseA cheap package with some extra components.Link€6.25/$7.79

Arduinos

Arduino Compatibles

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Arduino Pro Micro 5VSmall arduino with HID injection capabilities, can be used as makeshift rubber duckyLink€3.47/$4.27
Arduino Pro Micro 3.3VSmall arduino with HID injection capabilities, 3.3v so need voltage level shifter for USBLink€5.28/$6.49 + Delivery
Arduino NanoFor the Ethernet shieldLink€2.22/$2.75
DigisparkSmall arduino like platform, keyboard injection capable but requires driver installationLink€1.23/$1.53 + Delivery

Shields

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Arduino Nano Ethernet ShieldFor the Arduino Nano; can be used for @spacehuhn's arp poisioning projectLink€3.37/$2.91 + Delivery
Arduino GPS GSM GPRS ShieldFor projects where you need to involve SMS or location trackingLink$12.27

WiFi / ESP8266

ESP Modules (Arduino compatible wifi modules)

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
NodeMCUWifi Development board for ESP8266, Deauther compatible , get the CP2102 version instead of the CH340Link€3.04/$3.78
Wemos D1 MiniAnother ESP, but smaller (and cheaper)Link€2.69/$3.29 + Delivery

ESP8266 Deauther

Our friend @Spacehuhn, the maker of the deauther gets a small commission from everything bought from the DSTIKE store. Your purchase there helps to support the development of new cool open source projects! (These items can also all be reprogrammed for your own projects, if you so desire)
Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
NodeMCULook at @Spacehuhn's deauther projectLink€3.04/$3.78
DSTIKE Deauth DetectorDeauther USB device that alerts you when a wifi deauthentication attack is detectedLink€/$10 + Delivery
WiFi Deauther OLEDESP8266 + antenna + 18650 connector + OLED + preflashed deauther softwareLink€24.37/$30.37 + Delivery
WiFi deauther miniDeauther with screen, controls, LED and IPX connector for external antennaLink€/$12 + Delivery
WiFi Deauther WristbandThe deauther in watch formLink€0/$33

Wifi Adapters

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Usb WiFi AdapterSmall USB 2.0 MT7601 WiFi Wireless Network card/adapter for wifi, injection capable (depending on the one you get)Link€1.47/$4.18
USB WiFi AdapterUSB WiFi RT5370 RaLink Non-detachableLink€2.60/$3.37

Wifi Antennas

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Yagi AntennaLong Range directional WiFi AntennaLink€9.45/$11.75

SBC's / Raspberry Pi related

SBC's

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Orange Pi ZeroMini PC, like Pi Zero, but with USB and Ethernet portsLink€6.83/$8.49

Cases

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Clear Raspberry Pi 3 CaseClear plastic case with gpio accessLink€1.34/$1.67
Protective Black Plastic Case Pi 3Black case with fan and heatsinkLink€0/$3.89
"Official" looking caseABS plastic with heatsinkLink€0/$2.21
Pi 3 Layered caseCase with heatsink and cooling fanLink€0/$5
Aluminum Case for Pi 3can also include fan and heatsinkLink€0/$6.22
Pi 3 Layered CaseTransparent Case for stack of 6-11 PisLink€0/$14.5
Pi 3 TFT LCD Screen CaseClear case with touch screen on topLink€0/$16.68
Pi 3 Aluminum Heatsink CaseIncludes dual fans, case acts as heatsinkLink€0/$11.16
Aluminum Case with Black optionMay include fan and heatsinkLink€0/$7.86

Hats

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Cell Service and GPS HatCompatible with 4G/3G/2G/GSM/GPRS/GNSSLink€0/$64.23
Pi E-Paper display hatE-paper/E-ink screen with SPI InterfaceLink€0/$20.46
Pi 0 Ethernet HatAdds RJ-45 and Ethernet to Pi zeroLink€0/$17.87

Other-Addons

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Pi GPIO Extension/Cascade BoardAllows pinout with RPi GPIO and Weidmuller connectorsLink€0/$4.11
RPi GPIO Ribbon Cable BreakoutAllows transfer of all RPi GPIO pins to a breadboardLink€0/$3.05

General Electronics

Switches & Buttons

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Mushroom SwitchBig Red button for your big red button needsLink€3.49/$4.30
Standalone Red E Stop buttonJust a mushroom button, no caseLink€0/$1.38
Mushroom Key SwitchMushroom button with keyLink€5,07/$6.02
Simple ToggleJust a basic toggle.Link€0.77/$0.95
Momentary Pushbutton10pcs 12mm colored pushbuttonLink€0/$1.36
Large illuminated rocker switchThey come in different colors and have a satisfying clickLink€0/$0.68 + shipping
Metal Locking Power LED Pushbuttonilluminates with selected voltage, and has power icon on switch (sidenote: whenever you buy a switch like this, get the optional connection socket. You'll thank yourself later)Link€0/$0.90
Metal Locking LED PushbuttonSame as above item, but without the power symbol on the buttonLink€0/$0.90
Rectangular Rocker Switch10pcs, Comes in Red and BlackLink€0/$1.15
Round Rocker Switch10pcs, Comes in Red and BlackLink€0/$1.65
Micro Slide Switch50pcs - Very cheap slide switch, great for implanting in projectsLink€0/$1.65
DIP Slide Switch10pcs Used to select settings, are compact and resilientLink€0/$01.26
25 Types assorted micro push buttonAllows you to test out various switch types for projectsLink€0/$4.70
10pcs Micro Limit SwitchGood for using as an input for robots/projects that require feedbackLink€0/$2.64
10pcs Mini Micro Limit SwitchSmaller version of above limit switch with rollerLink€0/$1.19
Large Metal momentary push button3 pin, with either red or green colorLink€0/$0.90
3 Position Metal Rotary SwitchAlso has different color LEDsLink€0/$0.71 + shipping
Arcade Style Push ButtonsVarious colors, 28mmLink€0/$1.10
5pcs Square Momentary Push ButtonIt's a buttonLink€0/$1.01
Covered toggle SwitchThese light up, and are super sweetLink€0/$1.55
Rectangular Rocker Switches with Waterproof coverBlack switches with transparent cover, 5pcsLink€0/$1.20
Momentary Foot Pedal SwitchIDK what this is for, but it's coolLink€0/$1.81
200pcs Tactile push button switch kitvarying stem height, from 4.3mm - 13mmLink€0/$3.79
100pcs Tactile Pushbutton with CoversVarying Covers, 12x12mm pushbuttonLink€0/$6.78
Key SwitchKey itself is low quality, but it still looks coolLink€0/$0.71
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Switch-Accessories

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Tactile Pushbutton switch coverMakes tactile switches easier to useLink€0/$1.12
Metal Potentiometer Control Knobs10pcs, add the finishing touch to a project with potsLink€0/$0.82
30pcs Potentiometer KnobsPlastic, these work well and are very cheapLink€0/$1.51
5pcs aluminum Potentiometer KnobsThese are larger and have a nice finishLink€0/$2.50
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Relays

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
5V RelayConnect this to projects with a higher voltageLink€0.43/$0.53
5V Multichannel relaysAllow you to control more than one thing at once, have 2, 4, and 8 channel optionsLink€0/$1.48
IRLB8721 N-channel Mosfet10pcs, Low switching voltage, works well with 12V LED StripsLink€0/$3.02
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Microcontrollers

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Teensy 2.0popular small form factor development board, can be used as HID injectorLink€5,99/$7.12
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Lasers

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
10pcs Red Laser Diodes5V 5mWLink€0/$1.48
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Displays

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
16x2 LCDCheap, good for Arduino and Raspberry PiLink€1.27/$1.5
OLED DisplayGood cheap, small display. I2C Driven (.96 inch)Link$2.84
OLED DisplayGood cheap, slightly larger display, SPI (1.6 inch)Link$3.66
4 Digit 7 Segment DisplayTM1637 libraryLink€0/$0.69 + Shipping
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LED's

A small note on LED Strips - the 5V ones with WS2812B in the name are individually addressable, meaning you cam make every led in the strip a different color if you want to. The 12V ones are only one color throughout the entire strip. This is why the price for the 12V ones is always lower, since there's less complexity there. If you just want an RGB LED Strip, the regular 12V ones work just fine, and you can control them with an arduino using mosfets (see Relays)
Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
LEDSMD LED 0603Link€1.97/$2.45
LEDSMD LED 0805Link€1.87/$2.33
RGB LEDWS2812B LED 30 pcsLink€3.01/$3.75
RGB LEDAPA102 LED Strip Black 1M 30 IP30Link€10.46/$13.03
2pcs LED Colored Bar ModuleLED bar with different colors, can be used as a progress bar of sortsLink€0/$0.59 + Shipping
WS2812B Individual LEDsDaisy-chainable LEDs on individual PCBsLink€0/$2.37
WS2812B Individually Addressable LED Strip, with various optionsCan choose from 30-144 LEDs/meter, 1-5m length, and various waterproof ratingsLink€0/$2.08-48
5m 12V LED Strip with 300 LEDsLink€0/$7.60
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Passive Kits / Sets

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Resistorresistor kit 0603Link€1.16/$1.45
Resistorresistor kit 0805Link€1.61/$2.01
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IC's

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
10pcs 555 TimerSimple Timer ICLink€0/$3.47
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Handy Modules

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Level ConverterTXS0108E 3.3v<>5v converterLink€0.60/$0.75
I2C HD44780 AdapterI2C HD44780 display driverLink€1.58/$1.97
CAN Modulespi can moduleLink€1.04/$1.30
USB to SerialAllows you to connect your computer to serial devices for debuggingLink€0.87/$1.08
RTC ModuleReal Time Clock, uses onboard battery to keep time accurately even when project is powered offLink€0/$0.84 + Shipping
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Sensors

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Humidity/Temperature SensorDHT22Link€2.27/$2.83
Temperature SensorThermocoupler MAX6675Link€2.00/$2.49
Gyro-Accel SensorMPU-9250 Gyro Accelerometer SensorLink€2.03/$2.55
Accurate and Compact Temperature, Humidity and Pressure SensorAccurate, small, and reasonably pricedLink€0/$11.64
Magnetic Contact Sensor for Window/DoorFor if you want to trigger something when a door is opened/closedLink€0/$1.13
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance SensorMeasures distance, reads over I2CLink€0/$0.75
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Connectors

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
USB connectorUSB male A 10 pcsLink€1.17/$1.38
USB connectorUSB female A 10 pcsLink€1.24/$1.46
DuPont Headers1550 Male/Female Dupont Headers for projectsLink€2.95/$3.50
RJ45 Ethernet socketsThey're ethernet sockets. There's 20 of them.Link€2.54/$3
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Cables & Wires

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Wago Type Lever Nuts54pcs, allow you to make wire connections quickly and without a breadboard/solderingLink€0/$14.40
Crocodile clip for testing electronicsself holding clip for testing circuitsLink€0/$1.10
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Power Modules, Boost Converters & PSU'S

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Step down 3A Voltage RegulatorStep Down Voltage RegulatorLink€1,03/$1.22
DC-DC Step-down converterDC-DC Step-down converter 5 pcsLink€2.88/$3.40
High Voltage Boost ConverterHV Boost ConverterLink€7.71/$10.79
Step Up/Step Down ConverterStep Up/Step Down ConverterLink€2.39/$2.82
DC-DC Step Up/Step Down ConverterStep Up/Step Down ConverterLink€1.16/$1.37
USB test load15w USB test loadLink€2,16/$2.57
3 USB Charging Module3 USB Charging ModuleLink€1.64/$0
3.3V DC Stepdown3.3v DC StepdownLink€0.19/$0
AA Battery HolderLink€0/$0.34
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Soldering Practice Kits

These type of kits are fantastic for people trying to get into soldering, both regular THT (through-hole) and SMD (surface mount). If you're just starting out soldering, I DO NOT recommend trying to do SMD. It requires a different set of skills, and you'll likely just get frustrated. The C51 Clock kit is one I've used personally, both to solder myself and to teach others the basics of soldering, and I highly recommend it. No matter what kit you buy, you should buy more than one, because you're likely to make a few accidents on your first one. -PwnKitteh
Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Water Flowing LED Kitmixed SMD and THTLink€0/$0.44
AT89C2051 Electronic Clock KitAll THTLink€0/$2.52
C51 4 Bits Electronic ClockThe Kit I recommend: check these and see which is cheapest before you order.Link€0/$1.56
C51 4 Bits Electronic ClockThe Kit I recommend: check these and see which is cheapest before you order.Link€0/$1.84 + Shipping
DC Power Supply DIY KitTHT (sidenote: don't expect any kind of kit that you solder to be actually quality lab equipment.)Link€0/$3.88
16 Tone Music Sound boxLink€0/$0.91 + Shipping
FM Radio Receiver Module KitTHT With one SMD ICLink€0/$1.15 + Shipping
"Breathing" LED Heart KitAll THTLink€0/$0.69 + Shipping
SMD Soldering Practice boardAll SMD (obviously), I have used this personally and it is pretty goodLink€0/$1.39 + Shipping
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Other Components

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Portable Cable organizerlarge cable organizer for bringing with you on the goLink€0/$3
12V LED StrobeIt's a strobe lightLink€0/$3.85
12V 120dB mini sirenthis looks awesome to play around withLink€0/$4.75
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Handy Adapters & Cables

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Micro HDMI to HDMIAdapter for Pi ZeroLink€0,78/$0.93
Micro USB to USBSmall adapters for Arduino Pro MicroLink€0.48/$0.60
HDMI to VGAFor that old VGA monitor you have lying aroundLink€3.49/$4.33
USB A Male to Micro USB FemaleUSB A Male to Micro USB FemaleLink€0.72/$0
USB A Male to Micro USB FemaleUSB A Male to Micro USB Female 5pcsLink€0.53/$0
Arduino Micro SD Card AdapterFor when you want to integrate a micro SD card into your projectLink€0.74/$0

Other Electronics

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Mini USB Host ShieldMini USB Host ShieldLink€4.92/$0
USB SNES ControllerA USB SNES-style controllerLink€0/$3.07

Tools

Meters & Testers

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
USB TesterQC2.0/3.0 USB voltage selector for testingLink€3.19/$0
USB power meterUSB power meterLink€1,95/$2.32
LCR meterHoldPeak HP-4070L Digital Capacitance Meter Inductance Meter LCR MeterLink€15,59/$18.59

Test Cables, Alligator Clips etc

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Alligator ClipsAlligator Clips set of 10 pieceLink€0.59/$0
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Prototyping

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Mini BreadboardSmall breadboard for projectsLink€0/$0.42
Jumper Wires3 types Dupont wire 20cmLink€1.95/$0
Jumper Wires3 types Dupont wire 10cmLink€1.57/$0
20pcs assorted protoboardgreat for making circuits more permanent, comes in various sizesLink€0/$6.57
10x15cm large single side perfboardlarge perfboard for large projectsLink€0/$1.85
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Networking Tools

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
POE TesterNF-440PT 802.3AF/AT POE testerLink€5.95/$0

Hand tools

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
CrimptoolDupont crimptoolLink€3.91/$0
Tweezers6pcs Metal Anti-static TweezersLink€1.95/$0
Wire Cable cuttersfor working on pcbs and wiringLink€0/$1.76

Programmers

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
USB Byte BlasterUSB Programmer for JTAG CPLD FPGA and NIOSLink€2.26/$0

Storage

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Mini Pelican CaseMini shockproof case for storing itemsLink€2.05/$0

Other Tools

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Soldering/Bench MatFor when you need a place to work on your desk. Silicon, claims to be heat resistant.Link€15.17/$18
Anti-Static MatFor working on Electronics, helps to ground your bodyLink€16.76/$0
Measuring Tool0-36 Round AWG Wire Thickness Ruler GaugeLink€3.44/$0

Networking

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Routers

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
Mini Router HubSmall router with two ethernet portsLink€15,73/$18.68
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POE Splitters

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
POE SplitterPOE Splitter 5V 2A Output Micro USBLink€5.68/$0

USB Networking

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
USB to EthernetUSB to Ethernet adapter, great for connecting to a Raspberry Pi ZeroLink€1.40/$0
USB to Ethernet hubSame as above, but with 3 USB ports added inLink€0/$3.10

RF Related

SDR

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
RTL-SDRAllows you to receive signals floating in the air around you and decode them in programs like GQRXLink€0/$8

RF-Adapters

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
IPEX To RPSMA5 pcs IPEX To RPSMA 17cmLink€2.92/$0
IPEX ConnectorIPEX Connector 20 pcsLink€1.16/$0
SMA Male To RPSMA MaleSMA AdapterLink€2,27/$2.37
SMA Male To RPSMA FemaleSMA AdapterLink€0.77/$0
SMA Female To RPSMA maleSMA AdapterLink€0.70/$0
SMA Female To RPSMA FemaleSMA AdapterLink€0.78/$0
SMA Male To SMA MaleSMA AdapterLink€0.74/$0
SMA Female To SMA FemaleSMA AdapterLink€0.86/$0
RPSMA Male To RPSMA MaleSMA AdapterLink€0.86/$0
RPSMA Female To RPSMA MaleSMA AdapterLink€0.68/$0
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Lora

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
RPSMA PCB Edge ConnectorRPSMA PCB Edge Connector 10 pcsLink€1.95/$0
868MHz 5dBi RPSMA Antenna868mhz 5dBi RPSMA AntennaLink€1.34/$0
LORA RFM95 868MHzLORA RFM95 868MHzLink€9.09/$0
LORA Module ShieldLORA Module Shield (dont buy, pcb is wrong)Link€0.82/$0

RF Modules

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
RF Radio ModuleCC1101 433MHz VersionLink€2.97/$0

GPS

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
GPS AntennaGPS Antenna for RTL-SDR or Arduino boardLink€2.80/$3.32
GPSGPS NEO-6 Serial 3.3vLink€3.74/$0
GPSGPS NEO-m8nLink€17,99/$21.37

RFID

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
RFID ModuleRFID ModuleLink€0,83/$0.99

UHF / VHF & Ham Radios

Item NameItem DescriptionItem LinkPrice
UV-5R BoafengUV-5R Boafeng; Cheap Handheld RadioLink€27.47/$0
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