Photon sold out in Particle Store?

[Peter75]

I need to order a few Photons for my project. I just found out that Photon is sold out from the Particle Store. Does anyone know when will the Photon be available?

[friedl_1977]

HI @Peter75 -

I checked in the wholesale store, seems to be back in stock fairly soon? Have you maybe considered using Argon devices instead??

Regards,
Friedl.

[nrobinson2000]

Have you checked distributors like Adafruit, Sparkfun, Digikey, Mouser etc.? They usually have the Photon in stock.

EDIT:
It looks like Mouser has the most in stock.

Arrow also has some in stock.

Also for future reference, Octopart is a great website for searching for parts. https://octopart.com/search?q=particle+photon&currency=USD&specs=0

[Peter75]

Hi Nathan: Great suggestion. I found some stock in Mouser ( all other places are out of stock). Thanks !!

Peter

[Peter75]

Thanks!! Unfortunately, I already design the project with Photon. I do not want to redesign the PCB. I did find some stock in Mouser.

Peter

[friedl_1977]

Hi Peter -

Glad to hear you managed!!

DigiKey is also no bad, I just always try to buy Particle things from Particle if at all possible

@Peter75

Unfortunately, I already design the project with Photon

Makes sense. I am considering moving to Gen 3 devices myself as it comes with the built-in battery charger

Regards,
Friedl.

[Mjones]

Not an ideal scenario, but you can use a classic adapter for testing and use. Ive used these successfully in a product for argons and borons to replace photons and electrons.

Particle Classic Adapter

[gusgonnet]

@Mjones

you can use a classic adapter for testing and use.

that's right! I came here to mention the adapter but you beat me to it