Component Shop

Component Shop, supplier of electronic components and radio control accessories

Component Shop is a UK-based electronic components supplier operating through its online store. Its catalogue caters both to radio control and airsoft enthusiasts and to those needing general electronic components, and the company offers next-day dispatch and international shipping according to its own presentation.

Connectors, leads and connection accessories

The connectors and leads section is one of the largest in the catalogue. It includes Futaba, JR-Hitec, JST connectors in various series (BEC, EHR, SMP, XH and PH), Mini-T and Micro RS4, Tamiya and Mini-Tamiya, Deans, Traxxas style, XT30, XT60 and XT90, MT30 and MT60, Multiplex, Powerpole, EC2, EC3 and EC5, gold bullet terminals, banana connectors, DC power connectors, crocodile clips, spade and ring terminals, Graupner G2, Micro Losi/Walkera, Molex, Micro SPOX and Val-u-lok, among others.

The range of cables and tubing includes silicone, PVC, servo, flat, twisted and super-thin wires, as well as standard and adhesive-lined heatshrink, and cable accessories. Extension leads for Futaba and JR servos in various gauges, Y leads and splitters, switch harnesses, terminal blocks and LiPo balance leads are also available.

Batteries for radio control, airsoft and domestic use

The battery catalogue is organised by application. For radio control it includes large capacity packs from 4.8 V to 6.0 V, 7.2 V to 8.4 V and 9.6 V and above, mini packs, receiver packs, low self-discharge and transmitter packs, as well as LiPo flight batteries in 1S to 6S configurations, LiPo car batteries, LiPo-LiFe transmitter and receiver packs, LiFe packs, NiMH flight packs and single cells.

For airsoft, packs of 8.4 V, 9.6 V, 10.8 V and 12 V are offered, along with 7.4 V and 11.1 V LiPo packs, LiFe packs, leads and connectors, and accessories such as cases, converters, heatshrink, AA and AAA battery holders, fire-proof charging bags and battery spacers. The lead-acid battery section includes specific leads, and there are also alkaline, lithium, button and coin, silver oxide, standard rechargeable AA, AAA, PP3, C and D, and low self-discharge batteries.

Chargers, power supplies and control electronics

The store sells standard, radio control, lead-acid, LiPo and airsoft chargers, as well as charging harnesses and adapters, mains power supplies, UBECs and DC voltage converters. In control electronics there are ESCs, mixers and multifunction units, switches, power modules, engine sound and other sound generators, amplifiers, lighting, high-performance and waterproof speakers, battery eliminators (UBECs), and transmitters and receivers.

Motors, servos and speed controllers

The motors and servos section includes DC brushed motors, DC geared motors, DC motor accessories, bow thrusters for DC motors, brushless inrunner and outrunner motors, speed controllers (ESC) for brushless cars, aircraft and boats, programming cards, DC motor speed controllers and servos, with specific categories for sail winch servos, continuous rotation servos and their accessories.

LEDs, lighting and discrete components

The lighting range covers Superflux, infra-red, fibre optic, domestic, micro LEDs, special LEDs, 0.3 and 0.56 inch displays, double digit and bargraph displays, standard 3, 5 and 10 mm and rectangular LEDs, multicolour, tri-colour and lightshow, flashing in various sizes, flashing beacons, ultra-bright in different formats, standard and double density LED strips in various colours, high power strips and RGB controllers. SMD LEDs in 603, 805, 1206, 3528 and 5050 formats, and high power LEDs of 0.5 W, 1.0 W, 3.0 W and 5.0 W are also sold.

Among the discrete components, highlights include resistors, remote, toggle, rocker, push button and slide switches, magnets, and a hardware and tools section with boxes in various formats, nuts, washers, ring terminals, fixing kits and screws in M1.0, M1.2, M1.6, M2, M2.5, M3 and M4 sizes. The store also offers tools, solder, tapes and adhesives.

Shipping, customer service and other services

According to the store's information, orders come with next-day dispatch and the possibility of international shipping. The site includes events, blog, gift card sections and contact and about us pages. The published opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:30, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Location and contact

Phone: 01248 719353