[sdiy] parts bins

[David G. Dixon]

> > Just a note of caution here, keep in mind that Semiconductors
> > are electro static sensitive devices and insulators such as
> > glass and non conductive plastic (common Zip Lock Bags) are the
> > enemy. Not an issue with resistors, caps and such but it is a
> > good idea to keep ICs and transistors (especially FETs) in the
> > antistatic tubes or bags until use.
> 
> And, apparently, the pink zip lock bags are not suitable for
> really sensitive devices like CMOS. The opaque black bags are much
> more conductive but unfortunately zip-less.
> 

I just dump a bunch of chips into those softish plastic notions bins I
mentioned before, and I've never had a problem.  Vancouver isn't exactly
"static city" (it only stops raining sporadically here), and I've never had
a problem.  In an arid climate, however, probably more care should be taken.