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Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:29:02 -0400
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Subject: Rumors of a radio shack that doesn't suck...
From: Allen Rout <allen.r...@gmail.com>
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On 10/04/2012 08:45 AM, Avi Baumstein wrote:
> For you Hogtowners, I recently discovered that the Radioshack on the
> corner of Main street and NW 16th Avenue actually has something
> besides mobile phones (even though they take up about 2/3 of the
> floorspace). In the back left corner is a big drawer unit with
> electronic components (resisters, caps, LEDs, even some simple ICs -
> but not the oddball current inrush limiter I needed recently to fix
> the controller for my pool's saltwater chlorine generator, which is
> asking too much anyway). I was really surprised to see a few Basic
> Stamp kits and a reasonable collection of Arduinos and accessories
> (ethernet daughterboards, etc) on the wall, as well.
>
> After a few pointless trips to The Shack on Archer Road, I'd written
> them off. Nice to know there's at least hope of buying something
> locally when I need it.


- Allen S. Rout