Parts To Buy
Listed in priority order for the various subsystems, various things we need to obtain/purchase ASAP
Electronics
- Differential GPS (we will not buy this unless there is a significant discount)
- Less than 1 meter GPS - Trimble DSM 132 DGPS
- 2cm GPS for IARC teams - Novatel RTK GPS - ok, yeah, its still $4000 (after an 80% discount!)
- Laser Ranging Sensor, LaserNotes
- Leica ScanStation ~$???
- Hokuyo Laser ~$2500, Stone's Group has one in testing,
- SICK Comparison~$6000 range,careful about indoor versions
- Custom Laser System ~$priceless, less accurate, more time
- Portable Generator, GeneratorNotes
- After looking on Froogle, don't have a good reference or part number (possibly look at IGVC papers)
- Makita Generator~$700
- Yamaha EF1000iS Generator~$700
- Honda EU2000i
Mechanical
- Motors
- Robot MarketPlace motors definitely have selection
- Most teams use the NPC motors, but we need to find out what kind and at what price ?
- Look at scrapping motors off of, Wheelchair , Electric Dirtbikes, AC positioning table motors, we need links !
2. Pulleys and Belts
Tools & Supplies
- Online Metals Order
- Materials - 1/4" thick 1" aluminum angle,
- Home Depot / HEB
- Tap Oil, Cleaning Fluid
- Cutting tools (clippers) , Rubber Hammer , ($1 HEB specials )
- Dolly Tires & 3/8" ID 5/8" OD teflon spacers & possibly 5/8" shafts
- Very Efficient Transformer, power switch
- 3" x 21" belt sandpaper
- Tooling for Mill in MechDesign
- 2 Collets (right size)
- Mill Bits and Clamps
- Mini - Lathe Harbor Freight Mini-Lathe
- TIG Welder , 150 STi Hobart Welder, good reference on Aluminum Welding
Misc
- Printer Cartridges - Dell (A940) and HP (PSC 2110) -
- USB to Serial Device (maybe two)
- Serial/Ethernet HUB (but not at that price, eliminates driver issues for different operating systems)
General Electronics - MouserOrder?
- Thick Wire Gauge 12-16 - Stranded , * Sharper Pliers
- Mouser Specific Parts
- Red Switches (put link here) SIP (check parts pin) * Female Headers
- Use default RAS account on mouser to create projects (put more info later ...)
- DPRG Parts
- SS-212D 12V DPDT (not easily available) however SPDT NTE relay might be viable
- DC-DC converter - 5V powertrends, 17V laptop , possibly Sonar Regulator
- Wireless Relay module ( check Vishal's email around June or May)
- FIRST Fuse Panel (or something ) with 30/20/10Amp Fuses-Resetable
- 10-12 Gauge Wire , * 4pin PWM cables for encoders (GoodWill? computer/electronics store )
- Optional Parts
- 5V to 24V buffer for Big Relays
- I2C voltage sensing, current sensing ,
- IFI controller or something else (DPA's controllers)
- IFI Parts
- 885 Speed Controllers, Fuse Panel - Resetable Fuse, Push/Pull Switches, 40A 12V relays (with harness) , Dean's Connectors and Wire
- Helicopter Parts
- Raptor Cover - $40 , Glow Plugs $2 , and Fuel $21
PartsPurchased and LabWishList
Goes into detail about PartsPurchased and completed orders/tasks
New Design T-Shirt
- Vishal's Design ( - RAS )
