Description: Parallax Boe-Bot parts kit
Purpose: The Boe-Bot parts kit will provide the platform onto which we will mount the Arduino microcontroller. The resulting robot will be interfaced with a host of electrical components, sensors and actuators, providing a mechanism for implementing interesting engineering projects.
Custom Kit for Louisiana Tech First-Year Engineering
part number 81016
Description: Arduino Uno (Rev 3 or later) (ATMega328)
Purpose: The Arduino microcontroller will be utilized for measurement and control applications.
Description: Breadboard (400 tie point)
Purpose: Breadboards allow circuits to be quickly prototyped.
Description: 1 meter long USB cable: type "A" to "B"
Purpose: A cable is needed to attach the Arduino to your computer.
Description: Equus Innova 3320 Auto Ranging Digital Multimeter IN3320
Purpose: For understanding and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components.
Description: Banana to IC Hook Cables
Purpose: These cables allow you to connect to small wires with your multimeter, providing for hands-free measurements.
Description: ANSI Approved Safety Glasses
Purpose: To protect your eyes during project work
Description: Canvas Tool Bag (internal and external pockets not necessary)
Purpose: To hold your tools
Description: Precision Cutters
Purpose: Nice for doing electrical work and general trimming.
Description: Needle Nose Pliers
Purpose: Nice for doing electrical work.
Description: Stainless Steel Ruler (there are all different types that would work well)
Purpose: For measuring and laying out parts during fabrication.
Description: Dial Caliper (6 inch with thumb wheel is recommended)
Purpose: To measure parts to within 0.001 inch.
Description: Precision Philips screwdriver
Purpose: To assemble parts.
Description: Stubby Philips and flat head screwdrivers.
Purpose: To assemble parts.
Description: Wire Stripper. You will need to strip 22 gage solid core wire (this is the size wire that fits into your breadboard).
Purpose: For stripping insulation off of wire, for crimping, and for cutting.
Description: Fine Point Sharpie (or other paint pen)
Purpose: To make marks during project fabrication. Also works good on the printed student notes.
Source: Varous sources
Approximate Cost: $1 - $2
Description: Teflon Tape
Purpose: Thread sealing tape for plumbing fittings
Source: Varous sources
Approximate Cost: $0.60 - $2
Description: Simple and small pocket knife
Purpose: To remove burrs from plastic parts and for cutting materials.
Description: 6 AA Batteries (alkaline or rechargable)
Purpose: To power your robot for autonomous (no wires attached) operation.
Description: Educational version of SolidWorks
Purpose: For making drawings (2D and 3D).
