Component acquisition for hobbyists?

[poormystic]

I've often wondered if a clone, an exact copy down to the atomic level, was made of you at one instant in time. It would have all your memories and think/know it was you, but from then on it would experience it's own memories/life. So it would not be you. You would still be you and observe this new copy as another person. Or would entanglement mean that you could exist and be aware in both states? So what makes you...you? If God exists, would God allow the new you past the pearly gates?

The correct answer, which is almost incomprehensible, is that ultimately there is only one consciousness.
This is the meaning of the mystics' "eye within the hand" symbol, which signifies the idea that we each are like windows through which One might peer (from all directions at once!) into this dream of one another, and this place.
Does that help?

 

[bertus]

 

[ariajames_121]

As a hobbyist and occasional repairer (who prefers to re-cycle), I was wondering where to get components in low volume, i.e. one or two? I've recently found that AliExpress is a good source, albeit a long time to get a part, plus it seems hit and miss as to what your actually getting and the shipping can get a bit pricey if not Ali specifically. Farnell/CPC/RS/Mouser/DigiPak all charge horrendous handling/packing/shipping charges! I now have "job-lots" of bits I no longer need (e.g. 19 push buttons left over to fix a CTEC car charger!). What do you guys who similarly fix stuff do/recommend please?

I totally get the struggle!

For low-volume components, I usually check local suppliers or smaller online shops, sometimes they have better shipping rates and less markup than the bigger distributors. Also, for things like resistors, capacitors, and common parts, I’ve found good deals on eBay and even some local electronic repair shops will sell individual components.

You might even be able to find bulk part-sharing groups in your area. Have you tried searching on Facebook Marketplace or Reddit's hardware exchange? Sometimes people give away or sell off small quantities of parts they no longer need.