Resistors & 22 gauge Wire - Where To Buy?

[Roughy]

I'm having a helluva time here.  I cannot seem to find the resistors that I'm looking for (to attach to a 5w LED under buttons) nor 22 gauge wire locally.

I've checked my local Ace, Radio Shack, Menards, Graybar, Lowe's and HomeDepot without success.

So, beyond ordering online--does anyone have any "local" recommendations?

Thanks!

[Hoopz]

Try electrical supplies - retail in your phone book or online directory.  Smile and dial.  You may find one or more places that carry it close to you.

[brophog]

Try another Radio Shack. They have the wire in single color rolls or 3 color rolls. And they'll easily be your best local shot for resistors.

It's not one of those that's in a mall, is it?

[Jabba]

I'm sure Radio Shack can special order it for you if they don't have it in stock...

I'm surprised they did not have it. I bought some at my local Radio Shack....

Good luck!

[Hoopz]

As you were kind enough to share your GT graphics with me, I have an extra package of wire from Radio Shack that I will drop in the mail for ya.  PM your addy and its yours.

[cholin]

If you suck up the online thing, there are alot of really good deals on resistors on ebay.  I was gonna buy em locally too until I saw like 1000 for 5 bucks shipped...cant complain with that...

[Q*Bert_OP]

Radio shack wire sucks 

[Luckydevil]

Just use 18 gauge, 22awg is too small and a pain to work with imo.

[Roughy]

Yeah--I've contacted the place I got my LEDs from; they shipped incredibly fast from Anchorage, but we'll see what happens to my email request to them.

Otherwise, I'll just do a search.  It's always a gamble with the eBay...

[Ken Layton]

Try Hosfelt Electronics (www.hosfelt.com) and Jameco Electronics (www.jameco.com).

[cholin]

NOOOO  go for ebay!

Actually, seriously, some good wire is cat5e.  I use the wire from the inside of that (bought 1k feet for new house) so I got alot left over....

Resistors, buying them individually is a few cents, depends how much, probably from 1-4 cents US each.  eBay owns for resistors.

[RayB]

Radio Shack tends to only carry "variety packs" now. I got my resistors in a 20 pack. It came with 5 each of 4 ratings.

[brophog]

That aint no kidding. Spade connectors are the worse.

[JustMichael]

Roughy, do you mean one 5w led shining up to light all of the buttons at once or one 5w led for each button?  I am asking because a single 5w (watt) led does generate a bit of heat and should be heatsinked.  The one 5w led also looks like a miniature searchlight when lit.  I would start with a 1k resistor and then work your way down to lower value resistors until you achieve the brightness you are looking for.  Most likely you only have 1/2watt or smaller (how big around) resistors, so only test them briefly.  Once you find the right value, get a 5w resistor or use five 1w resistors in parallel that are 5x the needed resistance.

[Roughy]

NOOOO  go for ebay!

Actually, seriously, some good wire is cat5e.  I use the wire from the inside of that (bought 1k feet for new house) so I got alot left over....

Resistors, buying them individually is a few cents, depends how much, probably from 1-4 cents US each.  eBay owns for resistors.

We've got some 5e lying around...  But I wired cat 6 in my house. heh...  Since I'm working on the basement and rec room areas now, I can't really use that stuff upfront, but it may make sense later!

[Havok]

Jameco is great - I have ordered from them in the past, and they normally have great prices, and ship quick...