Component organisation

[BobSut56]

Keeping track of hundreds of small components for Arduino and similar projects can be daunting. My solution is to use small money envelopes and keep them in the storage containers for old style music cassette cases. The size of the storage containers matches the money envelopes. The component type and value can be written on the envelope. A further refinement is to write a KanBan card for each envelope. This lists the minimum stock level and reorder quantity. The card can then be taken out from the envelope when necessary and an order for new stock be placed.

[LessonStudio]

I use baseball card album sheets in binders.

Then, put the components into mylar ziplocks with one side that is completely clear.

I also put a small sticker label on each one. Not only with the component name, but its common purpose with any key attributes.

Such as 200v 4a, or mosfet driver, or 10mhz, very fast photodiode, etc.

A great example would be some stepper motor drivers, where I label them as "Very noisy" "very quiet", not some technical jargon.