The awesome uC Hobby (that’s “Microcontroller” Hobby for you Muggles in the audience) has a very useful article, especially for those new to electronics, on how to identify parts on PCBs that might be useful in future electronics projects.
t’s a good idea to keep all of your old electronics gear (modems, cellphones, answering machines, home appliances, etc) and cannibalize it for parts. Once you know what you’re looking for, you’ll be amazed at what you can find. My technojunk box has saved me from a trip to Radio Crap, or having to place a mail order for a few parts, on many occasions.
[Via Make]
