[unwind]

When they say "shop", I thought it was going to be a specialized store for buying parts.

In fact, it seems to be more focused on becoming some kind of cross-application database of parts information, storing data sheets and CAD models for use in schematics design. Their own description includes the word "library", which is more descriptive. I guess I'm (as a non-native speaker) is intepreting the term "one stop shop" too literally, when the context seems to allow it.

At least that's what I think, so far. Also, the only way to "log in" seems to be to connect my Dropbox account to their site, which I found odd.

Also, since they promise free access, I'm not at all sure about the business model here. Of course, lots of other people seem to be so I'm sure it's fine. :)

[napoleond]

Agreed. I was expecting Octopart II, when I like the original Octopart just fine. I hope these guys work together with Upverter and Octopart to become the killer platform for online hardware development though--Upverter's existing Octopart integration is good, but it sounds like Circuithub could be the missing link since adding device footprints, different package styles and pinouts etc. is still a PITA with just about anything (without even getting into SPICE models).

[catch23]

It looks like it's trying to be a better datasheetarchive.com, which is definitely nice to have because those sites are utter crap. However, I guess these guys will have to play catch up getting google to index all their datasheets, so when I google "lm1117t", I actually get the relevant power regulator datasheet.

At the moment, they appear to be relatively empty. I tried searching for anything beginning with "LM" or "2N" and got basically nothing. Would be nice to have a few of the basic components in there!

[yock]

No worries, I'm a native speaker and I was just as disappointed to learn that it isn't a parts store.