Good that this place closed down. They sell poor quality parts for super expensive, and their customer service is non existent. Terrible store.

Simply cool for the techie! Forget mail order, this place has all the gadgets you need to build your own robot - got a Linux Raspberry starter kit.

Purchased a PIC mcu from the online store. The mcu was not in any foam, just in a little baggie and every pin was bent. I understand I bought just 1 chip but if thats not enough for good packaging raise the minimum order quantity. Happy to find what I was looking for, however.

This place is what RadioShack wishes it was. The staff here is knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The store has a wide variety of electronic products for crafting including arduino and raspberry pi parts to just lights and phone accessories. While the prices are higher than what you can probably get online, I like knowing what I’m getting and getting it same day.

Great service. Great communications. Instantly took care of a problem with a mail order watch. Would buy again.

Its nice to have a store for this kind of stuff but the no return policy is trash. Also the employees are rude so dont bother asking for help. If you need something in a pinch and know exactly what you need then go here, otherwise just order off Amazon and enjoy the comfort of a return policy.

Went to their location in the east village a couple of years ago for a school project and the young lady and her older looking coworker accused my sister of stealing something and repeatedly reminded us we were on camera. Very uncomfortable atmosphere with stares from every direction and no respect for the customer. I would avoid it at all costs.

The bad minded woman profiled me as a shop lifter when i was commenting on how happy i was that the store existed. I will just continue to order online from somewhere else. She should be replace with a pleasant AI self checkout kiosk.

Sales girl harassed me based on my appearance and wrongly accused me of shoplifting.The female sales associate working 5-13-19 4pm harassed me and profiled me for shoplifting for no reason. I was prepared to buy a number of parts, totaling a couple hundred dollars to put a project together.since there are no returns, and the store didn’t have some of the parts I was expecting to find, I was checking each item online before purchasing. The sales girl took my selected parts and hid them behind the desk. Then she stood close to me with her arms crossed watching me as I tried to figure out what parts to buy. I asked her what the problem was, and why she wouldn’t stop staring at me, and she yelled “you aren’t buying anything! You’ve been here 40 minutes! That’s way too long! I can ask you to leave!” Then she reminded me I was on camera.I had been quietly looking for the parts I needed. She profiled me as a shop lifter for no reason other than how I looked.

Used to go to the one in the east village. Beautiful place. I dropped by the new one on Allen street and had the most horrendous experience. I walked in and got a number of strange glares from the front desk person. I thought perhaps I had done something to offend her so I said hi to clear the air. She gave me the nastiest look and immediately acted almost as if she didnt see. I hope I didnt do something to offend this young woman, but I could not in good conscientious spend any more time there even though I was so interested in seeing the new space. It is May 29th 2019 and 643pm. I hope whomever is working there gets proper feedback or is replaced with someone who can do the job better. Hope the new place improves. Good luck.

The people who work at Tinkersphere are incredibly nice. Ive always come in with some sense of what I wanted to get, but the staff are great at helping make sure Im actually getting what I was looking for. Huge props to Tinkersphere being in New York and providing a place to easily pick up hardware.

It is great for small items needed in my repair project they basically have everything. Switches, resistors, DC pigtails, their website has a good listing of everything they have.

Lots of electronic parts. Not exactly Radio Shack (I miss you SO much) but you might find it there.Will go back if Im looking for a part that I cant find anywhere else. But not going out of my way.Was looking for a specific sized switch. Clerk told me the section he sent me to was all the switches they had. He didnt even know it was a switch until I mentioned it.The male clerk is not that customer friendly. Dont know if it was because Im a female or a Black female. But his problem not mine. I am who I am and I cant change it. Or maybe hes just having a bad day.

Best place to purchase the hardware for your electronic devices. There many stores in new York but i always visit this store because the prices, staff and environment everything is awesome here.

Thats a place where you get get that one missing electronic component you really need NOW. The store person was helpful when I asked where to find something so that was good. Of course you would not expect the same prices as online but for an immediate fulfillment its perfect.

Hi, I bought several stuff in the morning. I did probably something wrong and therefore went back to the store in the afternoon.Jane and Mike helped, were friendly. Jane really knows what she is talking about! Thanks! Very positive client experience!

This place is great fun and the employees are very helpful. I went to check if they had the new Raspberry Pi. Unfortunately, the employee told me they were sold out and said the website out of stock reflects that it is out of stock in stores too. Order it online once they restocked a week later. Picked up my order the same day.

Young woman working here was not only unhelpful but hostile towards me. Told me “to just buy it because it cheap” and to not “spend to much time thinking about it” while I was trying to figure out what I need. She initially only pointed me to a section and when I later asked if they had what I need she said “no I could have told you that” which is what she should have done from the start instead of dismissing me and then acting like I wasted her time asking for help. It was like she was actively trying to get me out of the store.Workers do not were name tags and have no accountability for their service. There’s not many places like this but you are better off ordering from amazon.

Workers don’t know their product. Better make sure it’s “on their website” before you go or they have no idea

They always have the one esoteric electronics component Im looking for and hundreds of others I never knew I needed. This is the only store like this that I know of in all of Manhattan and is absolutely worth the trip. A great small business, outstanding stock for projects of all levels of complexity, and very knowledgeable staff to help you create just about any tech project you have in mind. Well done!

This place is great when you’re in a pinch - but everything is way overpriced and you can’t return anything. Even worse is if you try to call the store they’ll never put you through to a human - only let you leave a message. Customer service is non existent. There’s not even an email address on the website. That being said I’m glad they are around as many times I needed something in the last minute for a project and they had it and saved my project.

Love this place. Wish there was more info on the packaging but I understand their repackaging is a cost savings thing. Maybe QR codes that link to the data sheets?

Really happy to have found such a store in Manhattan. The lady working these knows what shes talking about and is really helpful. Love the bell tone when you enter the shop.

Very interesting store! Lots of parts for robotics and science projects. They also have a very wide selection of electronic parts (including the raspberry pi, orange pi, and Arduino!). This would be a great place to get a gift for the nerd/geek in your life.

Excellent selection and very fair prices; their website just gets better and better (it has live stock info, so you know before you go if they have something). Staff are very nice and know their stuff. I wish they didnt play chiptunes all the time though!

Absolutely no return policy. Run by inexperienced employees who can neither answer questions about the products or are empathetic to people trying to learn their products. Haughty attitudes, unhelpful and condescending. Products defective and would not exchange as per own store policy. Had to go there for school project but advise to STAY AWAY. Overpriced—Buy online from better vendor.

I needed a miniature switch. The saleslady new exactly where it was and put it a bag for me. The price was reasonable. It is great to have a store like this in the city.

Its a great electronics shop with fair prices for being in Manhattan, they have everything a maker might need for their electronics projects. Im a novice myself but I can browse the shelves all day coming up with little pet projects, from an RFID cat feeder for when Im away, to a web enabled temperature/humidity control system for my makeshift humidor.

The best (only?) place to get DIY electronics stuff. New location is bigger and looks much cooler.

Im so glad this place exists! Just found it, when I needed to get into some EL project, and there they are. Obviously they have stuff for all skill levels, and if youre like me you dont even know what half the stuff could do for you, but there it is! Helpful staff, easy peasy.

Amazing selection and prices for electronics supplies. You dont have to worry about spending more money than going with one of the major hobby online stores, because their prices are usually the same, or sometimes better. Amazing they can offer these prices with a NYC storefront.

Some things here are okay, others are better elswhere. Depends on what youre looking for. Not a high-quality parts store for electronic audio repair. Replacement soldering tips are almost useless, they wont fit your Weller (or anything else Ive tried).If you want to build a snap-together arduino robot, and dont have any need or want for personal interaction, Tinkersphere is your Mecca. Otherwise its fun to wander inside and look at some doodads for a minute.

This is the best store in Manhattan for the electronics hobbyist. Leds always catch my eye and there is a nice moving led light contraption in a display case near the entrance to the store. After a casual browsing around, I bought a package of 20 green leds.There are a variety of wall wart power supplies, electronic kits, and electronic tools and an assortment of parts to build your own projects with. You just have to take a look around and see if there is something you need. Maybe you can win a science fair competition! Its an all electronic hobbyist oriented store, so come on down and see what you can find.

This is a cool store but has terrible customer service. I walked in to the store in order to see if a USB cord they had worked with one of my media converters. They had the product downstairs but refused to even show me the product or bring it upstairs unless I paid for it. I assured them it could physically remain in their hands, unopened, while I examined it and they refused, saying it was store policy. I left having not learned anything and feeling as if they were worried about me shoplifting a $2.50 item. Please treat customers will some integrity and respect.

Lots of great little electronics. Do your research and be wary of advice from representatives. Customer service after the purchase is less than friendly or helpful. You will want to check to make sure your products work before you leave the store. I had to pay them an additional $5 for a product that never worked in the first place. My initial fun experience quickly turned to disappointment, over service on a broken $15 item.

I am so glad that this store exists!This store carries actual stuff, not just toys or beginners materials. I am pretty sure that I saw all of the parts, sans frame materials, to build your own 3D printer.The owner seems pretty knowledgeable, at least she knew about the RTC module I needed!I am making a bi-weekly pilgrimage there as theres always going to be something that I want... I mean need!side note: Im amazed that the prices are in line with what I pay online.Oh... The music is great! 8 bit versions of vintage pop

Just plan ahead and order from Amazon. I bought a Solid State Relay for $17 and it was listed on Amazon for $9. My fault. However, they offer NO RETURNS and you CAN ONLY EXCHANGE FOR THE SAME ITEM. Come on, if Tinkersphere wants to stay in business, at least have good customer service.

This place has been my go to in the past couple of years. It greatly changed for the better- best to go there when you know exactly what you want to get

A place to get electronics parts and (most importantly) electronics tools at prices competitive with Amazon.Great to swing by to pick up some bits to breadboard in the park on a nice day.

Ever since they were on 5th street, I sadly had to go here to get little electronics or tools because they were for emergency projects. But I strongly, and HIGHLY advise you, just order online from other stores.First off, the customer service... There isnt any. Nobody here knows anything, its hard to believe this store is even still in business just based on customer service alone. The girl who works there (or used to?) She has no manner, no etiquette, doesnt say hi or thank you for your purchase. I never liked her, and someone like her shouldnt even be employed until she learns some courtesy. Ive went there for years, and throughout all those years, Ive never heard her almost ever talk other than to tell me the price.Today, I went to the Allen street store for the first time in months, and there was a young guy there this time. I thought maybe he has some courtesy. Nope, its like they only hire you if youre not good with people. I asked about a 40 pin connector, its a pretty simple thing to know about if you work in tech or a tech related store, or you should at LEAST learn about your products, this dude basically stops me mid-question to say I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANY OF THE PRODUCTS, YOU CAN USE THAT QUESTION BOOTH OVER THERE. Points at a screen on the wall, which was nothing but the website on a touch screen display, which I could have done on my phone. Ridiculous.To make matters worse, the piece I bought, though cheap, broke by just pulling it out of what I plugged into, it broke in half. This isnt the first time something Ive bought from there broke literally minutes after I bought it. They have the worst quality parts for high prices. Anything you can get from ebay for literally cents, costs dollars in here. The part I bought is

This is what you always wished Radio Shack would be!The internet is great, but sometimes you either (1) you dont know what you need so want to see a wide variety of actual IRL stuff in front of you to tickle your brain into a solution to a problem, or (2) you need something now. This is a very well curated and impressively broad selection of exactly the stuff you either need to see or need now.

I loved my Mouse Trap and I love this great little educational gift and toy store. The target age is probably 12 and younger, but every guy alive will want to check out the giant marble maze (cmon, a TRAMPOLINE?). Lots of fun games and toys, plus a nice selection of hobby equipment and electronic and mechanical oddities. Parents should definitely stop by whenever presents are required.

Went in for a product they said was in stock only to come all the way and be told it was actually sold out. Not good.

The store seller didnt know what they should seal...and no return policy even no open bought 5 mints ago. so bought another product again, That didnt work also. Called store phone, no-one taking care responsible for the product. No reality and resposibility. lost more than $10. store at lower east side.

A hobbyists hole-in-the-wall. Finally, a place in Manhattan where you can grab a Raspberry Pi if the urge hits you. Small, but well-stocked. Also, lots of good restaurants nearby.

As if the east village didnt have everything...it also has the foremost store for robotic parts and, well, tinkering. Go here if you ever need a tiny whosamawutzit or a soldering component. Its just a good time to be in the store listening to the 8-bit cover soundtracks

If youre looking for electronic parts theres no better store than this one! Super helpful and knowledgable staff, I was in and out in 5 minutes !

Great tiny gadget store. Hope they stay open.Perfect for OCD geeks.EDIT had to take away some stars. They treat everyone as potential criminals. You walk in there and they stare at everyone.

Great place fills a void that existed since Radio Shack became more modernized

Great store. A candy shop for hardware nerds and aspiring geeks.

Great service

Lots of great toys for kids (5-105). Would recommend to anyone that needs gifts for any reason.

Great place to find all your electronics needs! Especially if you dont feel like waiting for Amazon to deliver it!

After spending $300 here, I stopped in to return some unopened items (with two day old receipt ): a soldering iron tip that didnt fit my Weller, a couple of $1 bags of crimp connectors, a Pcb mountable power terminal, and a proto board with the intention of purchasing more items that I needed to complete my project. However, I was repeatedly told by the store manager, a young girl, no Returns ; not even for store credit to purchase the other items I wanted to buy. Talk about a dumb policy. Save your money and go support another hobby store that doesnt abuse their customers. Maybe Microcenter?

This store is a fake Radio Shack filled with cheap chinese knock offs of Adafruit and Seeed products

I love this place. They have lots of arduino and raspberry pi hardware at surprisingly competitive prices. They stock a lot of basic electronics necessities as well. Resistors, capacitors, leds and a plethora of other hobbyist material can be found at tinkersphere.

Very inflexible (non-existent) return / exchange policy. Mircocenter is superior in every way.

Great store and setup but customer service is DREADFUL.Walked in the store was NOT greeted by any employee. Example “Hi welcome to thinkersphere” or the well known standard of “Hi may I help you.”I was actually the first customer of the day.After the 4 second uncomfortable stare down. I asked where are the raspberry pi. Was told where they were.So I needed a specific power cable for a hard drive which I didn’t know and the woman did direct to a specific cable but turns out it’s the wrong cable and the right cable come packaged with the hard drive but for some reason they sell it separate.Now looking at the wrong cable I was told to purchase by staff. The cable was dirty disgusting dirty. It looks like a used Samsung Note 4 cable. The usb connections were dirty with grime and the white wire jacket is dirty itself.Reason I went to the store is because I was buying a gift for a kid. And I honestly rather of went to a store and talked with a knowledgeable staff member rather then studying youtube and clicking on Amazon.Which at the end of the day seemed liked the better option.The staff just needs customer service training. (BADLY)

Terrible experience. Way overpriced products (50 dollars for a Raspberri Pi keyboard sold for $19 on amazon), and an annoying guy who keeps following you for no reason inside that miniscule store. Other than that he complained that I took pictures, but how the hell was I supposed to know I couldnt when there are no signs on the store saying its forbidden? Interestingly enough, i was sending those photos to a friend who had asked for recommendations for his kids. Just shop on DX, Amazon or eBay, save money and be happy.

I love this store! They always have what Im looking for.

Many unique and hard to find electronics perfect for when you are in a pinch. However you can get the same items from online for about half the price.

Helpful staff and carries electronic supplies otherwise not easily found in Manhattan

Cute little spot for DIY electronics projects. Didnt have what I was looking for but I could imagine it being pretty useful most of the time.

Great DIY eletronics Arduino, Raspberry Pi shop. Has everything you need to start and finish your project! Worth the visit!

Cheaper than online without the lead times or shipping cost. And when you dont want to come to Manhattan, you can shop their store online. Double win!

I found here all the parts to a project Ive been working on for over a year. It has everything I thought to only be available online. This place is a dream come true.

Awesome store! Cool electronics for arduino, soldering, Rasberry Pi, and all at great prices!

Awesome place for your inventive needs

Great for hobbyists. Had the raspberry pi 3 I needed, along with a few other things I picked up.

Wide variety of electronics parts and also knowledgeable staff!

Im like a kid in a candy store! Awesome kits!

Amazing selection of electronics. Im so glad to see a store like this still exists.

Whole store is cliche. On top of that, very creepy music.

I dont know much about electronics, but I did a small project and I think this place rocks.

One of the few bricks and mortar shops selling electronics like this. Advice was non-existent on our visit so either buy online or do your research

I bought a starter kit and found out they lack some components inside, and its much more expensive than online. AND no return.

Great place for electronic components at reasonable prices.

Great place for electronic hobby parts at good prices

Your one stop shop for everything electronic. Need transistors, LEDs, or an Arduino? They have it.

All electronics components!

Wish someone in that company will pick up the phone for once. And no returns.

I bought L wire at this store. Not only did the woman not tell me it came with batteries, allowing me to buy another set--the L wire DIDNT WORK!! Given the off the path location, having to go back and return it will be quite annoying. Horrible!!!

Super high priced low quality parts with no return policy.

For cyborgs, androids, robots, ai, IoT and the like.

The only place in Manhattan I think that has electronics supplies and stuff for small projects if you are in a hurry and dont wanna get things online

Went there, waited until 1210 but still wasnt open. No indication of being closed for holiday or similar.

Very very expensive, but there is everything

Nice and helpful employee

They have what you need and if they dont they will tell you!!

They have everything for hobby electronics, one stop shop

Small store packed with electronics goodies at online prices.

Candy land for programmers and makers.

Lots if stuff

A+++ would buy again

Reliable

Lots of choices, very good material but expensive and unfriendly employees with young people. I recommend staying on the internet order option cheaper and more comfortable (Nobody will follow you to trace if you do not steal anything)Lots of choice, very good material but expensive and rude employees with young people. I recommend staying on the cheaper and more comfortable option to order on the internet (No one will follow you to see if you are stealing nothing)