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 |
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ELECTRICAL Note: can be obtained from course staff when appropriate stage of design and fabrication has been reached |
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| 4 | 1/4" electrical spade connectors |
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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 |
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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Steel Note: the piano hinges will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed |
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| 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 |
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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Rubber Note: rubber items will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed |
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| up to 24" total length | Buna-N 1/16" sheet stock, 6" wide |
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available as needed
- no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Buna-N cord stock, 1/8" diameter |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Rubber stoppers |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Small rubber bands |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Medium rubber bands |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Large rubber bands |
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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Springs Note: springs will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Compression springs |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Extension springs, small (black) |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Extension springs, medium |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Extension springs, large |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Torsion springs (larger one that fit over 1/4" shaft) |
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4 max. - available as needed provided use justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Torsion springs (small) |
| 4 | Constant force springs |
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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: Gears Note: gears will not be handed out in kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed |
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| 1 | molded nylon, 24 Diametral Pitch, 12" length, 1/4" face, 1/4" height |
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limited quantity - available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Black plastic gears, 24 Diametral Pitch, 48T |
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limited quantity - available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings |
Black plastic gears, 24 Diametral Pitch, 24T |
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limited quantity - available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings |
White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 42T |
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limited quantity - available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings |
White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 25T |
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limited quantity - available on first come first served basis with appropriate analysis and drawings |
White Gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 12T |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
DELRIN gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 16T |
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available as needed - no limit provided that use is justified with appropriate analysis and drawings |
DELRIN gear, 24 Diametral Pitch, 24T |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Other Stuff Note: these items will not be handed out in the kit but rather can be obtained in lab as needed |
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| 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 | |
