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Project Kit List

All images courtesy of Alex Slocum.

The Project Kit Database (PDF) contains a list of 2.007 parts whose SolidWorks and/or Pro/Engineer models are available for download from the SolidWorks Part Archive (ZIP - 7.6MB). (The ZIP file contains: 106 .sldprt files, 9 .sldasm files, 2 .ord files, 74 .jpeg files, 3 .dxf files, 1 .cgm file, 2 .prt.5 file, 2 .prt.2 file, 2 .asm.2 files, 48 .prt.1 files, 7 .asm.1 files, and 1 .drw.1 file.)

Pro/Engineer Configuration (ZIP) (The ZIP file contains: 4 .frm.1 files, and 1 .pro file.)

Materials

With the following exceptions, each machine must be constructed solely from materials provided in the kit.

  • You may use all the gears and bearings that you need, so long as every single use has been justified by good design practice and appropriate calculations to verify they will not be overloaded.
  • You may use additional fasteners and adhesives, but only for fastening and joining (no ballast, caltrops, table sticking devices etc.).
  • You may use washers as simple bearings and/or parts of a fastening system.
  • You may use bolts under 1 inch long as posts of pivot joints, but not as structural elements.
  • You may use lubricants, but only to reduce friction within your own machine (no oil slicks please).
  • You may use any materials for non-functional decorations (make your machine look really cool).

Students get to keep their machines intact. We only ask that students recycle unused components after the contest, especially motors!

The following items are not to be used inside the actual machine:

  • Green FREM boxes and purple lids
  • Catalogs and flyers

Note: Some items may vary slightly from what is listed on the web page.

Important: More information on using the control system is shown on the control systems page. It is very important that you read this page before designing your robot, as it will require some planning. If you are making a robot with a microcontroller, make sure your electronics will work with the table control system.

Note on manufacturing parts: Please note that you must have a drawing before using the large machines (milling machines, lathes, water jet, etc). The shop guys will help you process the parts, but they will not make the parts for you. Drawings are not necessary, but are highly suggested, before processing materials using machines in the general area (belt sanders, drill presses, etc).

QUANTITIES DESCRIPTIONS
ACTUATORS
2 (from staff with justification) 1 1/8" diameter DC solenoid
4 Tamiya Motors

ELECTRICAL

Note: can be obtained from course staff when appropriate stage of design and fabrication has been reached
4 1/4" electrical spade connectors

4

1

10

1/8" electrical spade connectors

AMP Connector Reverse-Sex 14-position connector

Wires for AMP connector
POWER SUPPLY ELEMENTS
students responsible for providing own AA batteries
1 AA battery holders
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Wood
2 16" x 16" x 3/8" birch plywood
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Aluminum
1 1/4" x 2" x 12" bar, 6061-T6
2 18" x 18" x 1/16" sheet, 5052-H32
up to 24" total length 3/8" diameter x 12" rod, 6061-T6
1 1" x 3" x 12" x 1/8" box extrusion, 6061-T6
up to 36" total length 1/4" x 18" rod, 6061-T6
2 1" x 1" x 18" x 1/16" th. box extrusion 6061-T6
2 1" x 1" x 18" x 1/8" th. box extrusion, 6061-T6
1 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/4" x 12" angle, 6061-T6
1 5" x 5" x 0.5" thick plate, 6061-T6

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Steel

Note: the piano hinges will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed
up to 24" total length 1/2" DIA rod - various lengths up to 12", mild steel
up to 36" total length 1/4" DIA rod - various lengths, 1018 CD steel
1 1/4" DIA x 12" mild steel HEX rod
1 12" long piano hinge
up to 24" total length - available in lab as needed 1/4" - 20 thread x 12" long plain steel threaded rod
up to 24" total length - available as needed in lab 1" x 0.048" th. strip steel
up to 30, available in lab 1/8" diameter x 36" welding rod, Structural and Fastener use only, not for upping machine weight
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Plastic
4 5.5" diameter x 1" molded plastic wheels
2 3" diameter x 13/16" hard plastic wheels
2 12" x 12" x 1/4" ABS Sheet
1 1" diameter x 6" Delrin rod
1 2" diameter x 4" Delrin rod
2 Square HPDE 1/2"x1/2" x6" rod
1 1" x 24" PVC pipe
1 1.25" x 24" PVC pipe

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Rubber

Note: rubber items will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed
up to 24" total length Buna-N 1/16" sheet stock, 6" wide
available as needed

 

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings		 Buna-N cord stock, 1/8" diameter

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Rubber stoppers

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Small rubber bands

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Medium rubber bands

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Large rubber bands

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Springs

Note: springs will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Compression springs

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Extension springs, small (black)

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Extension springs, medium

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Extension springs, large

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Torsion springs (larger one that fit over 1/4" shaft)

4 max.

- available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Torsion springs (small)
4 Constant force springs

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Gears

Note: gears will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed
1 molded nylon, 24 Diametral Pitch, 12" length, 1/4" face, 1/4" height

limited quantity

- available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Black plastic gears, 24 Diametral Pitch, 48T

limited quantity

- available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings

 Black plastic gears, 24 Diametral Pitch, 24T

limited quantity

- available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings

 White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 42T

limited quantity

- available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings

 White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 25T

limited quantity

- available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings

 White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 12T

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 DELRIN gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 16T

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 DELRIN gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 24T

available as needed

- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings

 DELRIN gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 32T
available for use exclusively with right angle gearbox nylon bevel gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 24T
available for use exclusively with right angle gearbox nylon bevel gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 48T

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Fasteners and Adhesives

Note: fasteners and adhesives will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed
available as needed in lab Nylon washers 1/4" I.D.
available as needed in lab Flanged Nyliner bearings, 1/4" bore
available as needed in lab An Assortment of Adhesives
available as needed in lab 3M Two Part Epoxy
available as needed in lab E-clips for 0.25" shaft
available as needed in lab Stocked Fasteners
available as needed in lab Hose Clamps
available as needed in lab Some electrical tape for electrical insulation purposes

Other Stuff

Note: these items will not be handed out in the kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed
2 flat ceramic disk magnets
2 Syringe 50 ml
available as needed in lab 25' of your choice of string from 2.007 rolls only
4 max. double shielded ball bearings - specs
Please note: You are responsible for keeping your batteries charged