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Modding Hardware and Software suppliers

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I was asked to put all the supplier and companies at the top of the topic

Most of these suppliers are JHB and PTA based. The web shops have mostly been used by people on these forums so they would probably not mess up your order, but of course this is not guaranteed...

I would like to add other regions aswell so add more if you want

Plastics and related:
http://www.maizey.co.za/ For perspex or plexiglass
http://www.plasticworld.co.za/ For perspex or plexiglass


Electronic Stuffs:
http://www.communica.co.za for electronic components
http://www.mantech.co.za/ for electronic components and some modding things
http://www.electronics123.co.za/ for electronic components and some modding things
http://www.avnet.co.za/ Major electronics vendor. Sells a lot of electronic components. Minimum counter order of R100
http://www.electrocomp.co.za/ Major electronics vendor. Sells a lot of electronic components.
http://www.systems104.co.za These guys sell LCD's, Embedded PC's and other low-end/industrial pc systems.
http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/index.php Large range of electronic components
http://www.crystalfontz.com/index.html LCD and OLED displays working on USB or Serial
http://www.rssouthafrica.comThey have very nearly THE biggest selection of electronics available on-line

From Rob the Pyro:
http://www.pqsound.co.za(sound site, with lots of useful bits and pieces)
http://www.pro-tecc.co.za (Newly launched electronics site, with just about every electronics component under the sun available

From Brad2.0
http://www.three-d.co.za They have cable sleeving and some other stuff

From Prime:
http://www.wifly.co.za For servos, brushless motors etc.

http://www.netram.co.za Great selection of plugins and accessories for micro controllers.
http://robotics.org.za More components for use with Arduino and other microcontrollers
http://www.botshop.co.za/ As above.

Good PC stuff:
http://www.intellistor.co.za Plextor drives
http://www.corex.co.za/ I doubt they sell to the public (us) though

Local Web based mod shops:

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/ Modding stuff like fan grills, some water cooling, etc.
http://www.modshop.co.za/ Modding stuff like fan grills, some water cooling, etc.
http://www.cyberorange.co.za/? They have a modding section.
http://www.prophecy.co.za/ They have some modding stuff and have started to sponsor modders.
http://www.digitalsaonline.co.za Modding stuff like fan grills, some water cooling, etc.

Useful companies whose products can be used for modding
http://www.zakspeed.co.za/ They supply audio accessories and some electrical stuff which can be used for modding.

International web based suppliers that will ship too South Africa:

http://www.frozencpu.com/ I received an order from them which had a bit of a problem but it was sorted out very very quickly. Just a big thanks for giving me the UV red silencers you got wrong and sending me the right ones :D 8)

(Compliments of Dae_Ja_Voo & Wik1d. Hope you dont mind :D )
http://www.voyeurmods.com/
http://www.performance-pcs.com
DJV wrote:About PPCS: "These guys have AMAZING service and are VERY VERY quick to get your stuff to you"
http://linitx.com/ These guys have a lot of electronic stuff you can use in your mod. I mailed them and they do ship to SA.

These links supplied by DJV
http://www.logicsupply.com/index.php
http://www.mini-itx.com/
http://www.itx-warehouse.co.uk/
http://www.epiacenter.com/
http://www.mini-box.com/
http://www.mcubed-store.com
http://www.itx-warehouse.co.uk/productlist.aspx?Cid=21
http://www.minicube.co.za/

These links supplied by Monty
http://www.satacables.com/
http://www.cooldrives.com/sata-cables.html


Laser cutting:

http://www.lasercut.co.za/laser_cutting.html For laser cutting
3Cube - 0128001825
Mosaic Street, Silvertondale, PTA
Laser cutting

No More Free laser cutting anyone?
AMTS FabLab: Closed down

CNC Macining
Machining One Off's
012 653 5560
Next to Old Johannesburg road in Hennops park, Theuns street.


Metals and metals related:


This company sell aluminium in sheets and shapes (extrusions) and they will cut and bend your item for you.
  • Aluminium Trading Co ( Pty ) Ltd
    128 Terrace Rd
    Sebenza, Edenvale
    011 4577200
    Aluminium
And this one W1kid found:
http://www.nfm.co.za/
In PTA and will do cutting for you.



There is also a company called Astro close to Alu. trading company, They do anodizing.
  • Astro
    011 4529748
    22 Ingwe rd, Sebenza.
http://www.meshcape.co.za/index-6.html Modders mesh can be found here BUT it is very expensive from them.

Other companies where you can get various other stuff, like paint and grills:

Autostyle:
http://www.autostyle.co.za
Gauteng Head Office Physical Address:
83a Church Street
Mayfair
Johannesburg
South Africa
Gauteng Head Office Phone/Fax:
Tel: 011-837-3506
Fax: 011-837-3116
International Fax: +2711-507-6762

Kwazulu Natal Branch Physical Address:
1 - 3 Jubilee Grove
Gateway Autocity
(opp. Gateway Mall, next to Total Garage)
Umhlanga Ridge
Kwazulu Natal Branch Phone/Fax:
Tel: 031-566-5099
Fax: 031-566-3473

Lilliputs (The Mall OF Rosebank)
Tel: 011 788 6406

Killarney Home Hardware & Furniture.
011 523-4615

Herbert Evans Art Shop
Contact: EMME STOLS
Telephone: +27 11 6140000
Fax: +27 11 6140400
Physical address: FOURWAYS CROSSING ROSEBANK MALL WAREHOUSE IN BENROSE
Web address: http://www.HERBERTEVANS.COM

ADENDORFF MACHINERY MART - They have a wide range of decent tools to choose from
http://www.tooltime.co.za/

Andrew Mentis:
http://www.mentis.co.za/
Head Office - East Rand
Telephone Number: +27 (011) 255-3200
Physical Address: 147 North Reef Road Activia Park Elandsfontien

General hardware
Builders warehouse From sanding paper to dremmel cutting disks. Its all here

http://www.fasteneragencies.co.za/Default.asp Nuts, bolts and it seems every other type fastener you can think of.

http://www.skiffy.com/ They have every type of fastener you could think of, both plastic and metal

Speedy Nut and Bolt
(011) 832 3032

CAD Software
If you want to use sketchup click here
There some sites that have Sketchup models that you can download for free. Like THIS one

Resistor colour band Calculator
http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders ... rcalc.html
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Mayzies plastics are good for Perspex. There are shops in PTA, JHB and CT(I think) :?
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For aluminium in JHB

Aluminium Trading.

Maybe someone can post their phone number here
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Here it is:
Aluminium Trading Co ( Pty ) Ltd
128 Terrace Rd
Sebenza, Edenvale
011 4577200
Aluminium
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thanks samaya, i'm looking at making my shell out of fibreglass and
i'll most likely need some aluminium too.

PS thanks a million for the flash disk. i've made the payment.
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Any places in Durban that do laser cutting?

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Communica in PTA for Switches, LED's (Any colour and brightness), electronic motors, electronic components...

http://www.communica.co.za/Default.asp
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Killarney hardware store.

LEDs R1.70
RCA male and female plugs R2.00
speaker terminal blocks:
4 Conections(2 red, 2 black) R4.00
2 Conections(1 red, 1 black) ??
black plastic box form ounting circuit boards in R15.00
they have the most amazing and unusual products
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Maizey plastics website - Check their products link.

http://www.maizey.co.za/
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cool been looking for a plastics supplier
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i need to find a place that does epoxy coating, or powder coating or
anodising. is ver important for my project...
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um the meccano club i belong to does a lot f recoating of meccano parts. will find out who they use.
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Post by Samaya »

Sorry for bringing this back.

I found this supplier http://www.intellistor.co.za

They can supply Plextor drives in south africa. I was looking at the PX - 716AL (Slot loading DVD writer) for my mod and found these guys. The don't supply very much else in the modding scene but these are the best drives there are and I thought everyone should know.
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Post by Samaya »

I thought I should just add the other obvious people aswell

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/
http://www.modshop.co.za/
http://www.kalahari.net/HOME/front.asp?

Cant think of anyone else right now.
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neon_chameleon wrote:Any places in Durban that do laser cutting?

Oh btw, talking about flash drives. Anybody in Durban looking for some at good prices, I'm selling them. pm me for details.
yep - in durbs theres laser profiling in jacobs - who did my stuff

then theres laser junction in springfield park

and theres also a place at the beginning of old main road in pinetown - before all of the car sales places - dont know the name but im gonna go and check them out soon

i can recomend laser junction cos they also have a water jet cutter if you need to go to under 1/2 micron accuracy
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i also know some places that do powder coating in durbs - pm me for locations

one place is durban powdercoaters also in springfield park

for chroming theres durban electroplaters and also a place in gale street - forgot their name - but they do the gold chroming too
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Wow, all the info I was looking for before I started my project. Thanks guys.
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naughty what is the minimum thinness of steal that can be cut by a laser cutter?
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I have heard of lasers cutting 6 inch steel, thats about 15cm thick!!!
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WHAT?!?! That's INSANE!!!!
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i dunno about 15cm - but ive seen some stuff thats 5cm thick that was cut by them
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Post by Samaya »

I just googled a search for laser cutting and I have to say I was wrong. a 6kW laser can only cut upto about 32mm thick mild steelplate or at least the model I looked at from http://www.fanuc.co.jp/en/product/new_p ... 6000e.html.

So who wants to make a mod using 32mm mild steel plating?
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Post by RuadRauFlessa »

Dude you know how thick 32mm is?

That thing can propably cut through 5mm of 18/10 or titanium for that matter.
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Another Local one is http://www.getitonline.co.za
Thats my site and I'm open to any constructive critisicm, or requests....
It'll be a while before it gets going 100 % but figured a good place to start is right here with fellow gamers :)
I'm uploading products as neccessary so keep it in mind, and if you're looking for something... let me know :)
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