Important NoteThis entire repo was AI created - including all of the data within. The intent was to A) help me with my personal electronics inventory; and B) see how I could use AI to make that process a bit easier. DO NOT TRUST!
Akro Mills Cabinet System
The Akro Mills cabinet system provides organized storage for electronics components across multiple specialized cabinets. Each cabinet contains 24-64 small bins for precise component organization and easy access.
Cabinet Overview
Akro Mills Cabinet 1 - Development Boards & LEDs
44 bins total | 44 populated bins (100% full)
Primary focus on microcontroller development boards, LED components, and programming tools.
Key Categories:
- Microcontroller Boards: Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi Pico, Feather boards
- Development Tools: Programmers, debuggers, adapters, shields
- LED Components: Standard LEDs, RGB LEDs, NeoPixels, LED rings, displays
- Display Modules: OLED displays, TFT screens, e-paper displays, LED matrices
- Specialized Boards: Gaming boards (PyGamer, PyBadge), Circuit Playground boards
Notable Contents:
- Extensive collection of ESP32 and RP2040-based boards
- Complete Arduino ecosystem (Uno, Mega, shields, accessories)
- Professional development tools (JTAG, SWD adapters, programmers)
- Various LED form factors and display technologies
Akro Mills Cabinet 2 - Passive Components
44 bins total | 41 populated bins
Comprehensive collection of passive electronic components organized by type and value ranges.
Key Categories:
- Resistors: Axial through-hole resistors (5% and 1% tolerance), resistor arrays
- Capacitors: Through-hole capacitors from pF to µF ranges, large value capacitors
- Diodes: Rectifier, switching, Schottky, Zener, and signal diodes
- Potentiometers: Trim pots (100Ω-500KΩ), through-hole potentiometers
- Power Components: Voltage regulators, boost converters, buck modules
- Batteries & Power: Li-Po batteries, battery holders, charging boards
- Connectors: JST cables, barrel connectors, crimp connectors
- Timing Components: Crystals, oscillators (8MHz-32.768KHz)
- Semiconductors: BJT transistors, power transistors, MOSFETs
Notable Contents:
- Precision 1% resistors in bins 27-30, standard 5% resistors elsewhere
- Complete diode selection for various applications
- Power management modules and battery ecosystem
- RFID/NFC modules and accessories
Akro Mills Cabinet 3 - Sensors, Cables & Specialty Components
64 bins total | 13 populated bins
Specialized components focusing on sensors, interconnect cables, and advanced electronic modules.
Key Categories:
- Environmental Sensors: Temperature, humidity, pressure, air quality sensors
- Motion Sensors: IMUs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers
- Optical Sensors: Color sensors, distance sensors, cameras, laser components
- Connectivity Cables: STEMMA QT, Qwiic, JST cables in various configurations
- Wireless Modules: WiFi, Bluetooth, nRF24L01+, CAN bus modules
- Power Semiconductors: Voltage regulators, operational amplifiers
- Specialty Components: Hall effect sensors, tilt switches, educational kits
Notable Contents:
- Professional camera modules (OpenMV, Pixy2)
- Complete STEMMA QT/Qwiic cable ecosystem
- Advanced sensor modules for robotics and IoT projects
- RF components including antennas and wireless modules
Akro Mills Cabinet 4 - Test Equipment & Tools
24 bins total | 15 populated bins
Specialized test equipment, measurement instruments, and electronic tools for component testing and circuit analysis.
Key Categories:
- Component Testers: LCR meters, transistor testers, capacitor analyzers
- Measurement Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators
- Electronic Instruments: Specialized testing and analysis equipment
- Calibration Tools: Reference standards and calibration equipment
Notable Contents:
- FNRSI LCR-P1 multifunctional component tester with SMD capability
- Professional-grade testing instruments for electronics work
- Portable battery-powered test equipment for field use
Organization Philosophy
Bin Numbering
- Each cabinet uses sequential bin numbering (1-24, 1-44, or 1-64 depending on cabinet)
- Empty bins are clearly marked as
[[empty]] - Bins include descriptive headers indicating contents
Component Grouping Strategy
- Cabinet 1: Individual part files for unique development boards and tools
- Cabinet 2: Consolidated files for passive components with multiple values
- Cabinet 3: Mixed approach - individual files for complex modules, consolidated for similar components
Inventory Tracking
- Each component entry includes quantity information
- Wikilinks connect to detailed part specification files
- Regular updates maintain accuracy of populated bin counts
Cross-References
- Components reference their physical bin locations
- Part files include cabinet and bin location information
- Index files provide category-based component listings
Quick Reference
| Cabinet | Primary Focus | Bin Count | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| am-cabinet-1 | Development Boards & LEDs | 44 | 44 bins (100%) |
| am-cabinet-2 | Passive Components | 44 | 41 bins (93%) |
| am-cabinet-3 | Sensors & Specialty | 64 | 13 bins (20%) |
| am-cabinet-4 | Test Equipment & Tools | 24 | 15 bins (63%) |
Total System Capacity: 176 bins across 4 cabinets Current Utilization: 113 populated bins (64% utilization)
Maintenance Notes
- Cabinet files follow
am-cabinet-x.mdnaming convention - All titles include “Akro Mills” branding for consistency
- Regular inventory updates maintain accuracy
- Photos and pinout diagrams enhance component identification
- Bin sections show specific parts rather than just collection links