Robotics Shopping

Curated vendor list for actually building a robot — robotics parts, NVIDIA Jetson + Raspberry Pi boards, LIDAR + depth cameras + IMUs, ML workstations, memory + storage, batteries, industrial fabrication. Specialty vendors included, not just the big-box defaults. 174 vendors across 14 categories. Last curated: 2026-07-02.

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DigiKey Electronics ↗
us industrial
Largest US-based electronics distributor, deep parametric search
Thief River Falls, MN. The default for any IC / connector / passive you can't find elsewhere.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Mouser Electronics ↗
us industrial
Authorized distributor of 1,200+ manufacturers, fast small-quantity ordering
Texas-based. Often beats DigiKey on niche manufacturer parts; check both.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Reichelt Elektronik ↗
eu mid
German distributor, strong on EU/UK hobbyist parts at lower prices than DigiKey EU
Sande, Germany. Default for EU builders. English UI available.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Connectors, cables, harnesses
TME Electronics ↗
eu industrial
Polish/EU electronics distributor with deep industrial parts catalog
Łódź, Poland. EU's answer to DigiKey for production sourcing.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
LCSC Electronics ↗
cn budget
Sister company to JLCPCB; component sourcing integrated with PCB assembly
Use with JLCPCB for full PCB-with-parts assembly. Quality variable on no-name parts.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe
Misumi USA ↗
us industrial
Industrial aluminum extrusion (HFS profile), precision bearings, configurable parts
Japanese parent. Default for production-grade machine frames; superior tolerances vs OpenBuilds.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Connectors, cables, harnesses
McMaster-Carr ↗
us industrial
Industrial supply MRO — fasteners, bearings, tubing, raw stock, machine tools
Famous fast website. Same-day shipping from regional warehouses. The mechanical engineer's go-to.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Connectors, cables, harnesses 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining
Phoenix Contact ↗
eu industrial
Industrial connectors (DIN rail terminal blocks), industrial Ethernet, automation
Blomberg Germany. The industrial-electronics standard.
Connectors, cables, harnesses Fanless / ruggedized PCs + Jetson carriers
Rapid Electronics ↗
uk mid
Components · cables · education electronics
Established UK components distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses
Future Electronics ↗
global industrial
Broadline component distribution
Major global authorized distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses
Avnet ↗
global industrial
Semiconductors · boards · Molex/connectors
Global authorized distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier)
Powerwerx ↗
us mid
Anderson Powerpole · PDUs · LiFePO4
Power distribution/connectors for robots.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Connectors, cables, harnesses
Samtec ↗
us industrial
High-speed board-to-board · cable assemblies
Free samples; strong for custom robot PCBs.
Connectors, cables, harnesses Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Anderson Power Products ↗
us industrial
Powerpole/SB high-current connectors
Standard for robot power connections.
Connectors, cables, harnesses LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
CUI Devices ↗
us mid
Connectors · encoders · DC motors · sound
Component catalog incl. encoders/motors.
Connectors, cables, harnesses Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
JST ↗
global industrial
PH/XH/GH crimp connectors · wire-to-board
Ubiquitous in robotics wiring.
Connectors, cables, harnesses

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