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
(Compliments of Dae_Ja_Voo & Wik1d. Hope you dont mind )
http://www.voyeurmods.com/
http://www.performance-pcs.com
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.DJV wrote:About PPCS: "These guys have AMAZING service and are VERY VERY quick to get your stuff to you"
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
Laser cutting3Cube - 0128001825
Mosaic Street, Silvertondale, PTA
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
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.RuadRauFlessa wrote:More steel places all in PTA:
http://www.megasteels.com/
http://www.alertsteel.co.za/
http://www.vrnsteel.co.za/
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