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So I have this misc parts bin I received from someone who didn't want it anymore. It is organized somewhat but overall is just a dusty mess. I honestly don't know what half the posts are,but I'm really interested to find out. I am just starting to learn about electronics... my question is how should I sort them? Google for ID but how do you guys organize your stuff? Just curious. Pic semi related...

TLDR how does diy organize their parts?

>> No.534717
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>>534709

Old jars for larger stuff. The little plastic drawer things for smaller stuff. Pic related.

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>>534709
That picture is better than porn. Also, I like these little boxes (from Hobbyking) for grub screws and other tiny parts. Can't fit much in them though.

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>>534717
>>534734
these, these and tackle boxes
Zoom in on the bottom right for a great way to sort resistors

>> No.534795

>>534717
This.

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>> No.534884

>>534734
This

Also pro tip for resistors. Put the put the same value of all ranges in the same box. (ie 10/100/1k/10k... all in the same box 120/1.2k/12k...)

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cheapest option, they come in diferent sizes (for coins, trading cards, etc).

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>> No.535117

>>534717

this

>> No.535128

>>535080

this

>> No.535171

>>534709
Dont know the proper English name but I have those things which look a bit like:
>>535021
But are bigger, to hang on your wall and hold photos and shit, they're very cheap and don't extend from the wall that much

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>>534709
I find that for small stuff like in this image, those cheap, clear plastic, fishing lure containers work best.

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>>534709
I have these tiny plastic storage boxes that you can plug together. There is no better way to neatly organize smd parts in my opinion.

>> No.536281

>>534709
I put components in zip lock bags, then put all the bags in shoe boxes.

>> No.536288

>>535187
>mfw trying to find a resistor with a certain value

just kill me now

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>>536288
I can read most values on resistors pretty quickly now, so hunting for one isn't that difficult.

>> No.536373

>>536365
Not difficult, but time consuming and frustrating. How long it'll take until you give up on trying to find some particular value and substitute it with something else?

>> No.536375

>>536373
I don't give up because I succeed.