This is an old revision of the document!
NOTE: Items marked with “Current Best Price” have not been comparison-shopped nor priced in bulk yet.
NOTE: Shipping costs not included! This could be a silent killer. Some items assume Amazon Prime membership
Electronics
Processor & Shields
Arduino Core
Current total cost: $28.00 - NOTE: No Camera with this config!
Raspberry Pi Core
Current total cost: $58.00
Components
Hookup wire: 22AWG stranded. 25 feet RED, 25 feet BLACK. Cost: $6.00 for both spools
Dupont jumpers: GET COUNT. GET LENGTH. DETERMINE ENDS. FIND SOURCE.
1x Half-size breadboard. Cost: $5.00
3x Two-position screw terminals for breadboard. Cost $Repackaged from bulk
3x Mini limit switches for lid. Cost: $2.00 for three
4 pairs 22AWG m/f bullet terminals (8 pieces total) Cost: $Repackaged from bulk
8ft 24 AWG bare copper wire. Cost: 25 cents per box if bought in bulk & portioned
Current total cost: [needs computed]
Motor
MG995 Metal gear servo. Current best price: $6.00 per servo
Current total cost: $6.00
Structural
1/4 inch acrylic rod (for push rod)
1/8“ acrylic sheet (dark color)
1/8” acrylic sheet (light color)
1/8“ acrylic sheet (transparent color)
1/8” acrylic sheet (translucent green color)
Current Cost: [Need quantities in order to determine pricing]
Fasteners
M3 bolts (get specific on length, cap style, etc)
M3 nuts
Silicone rubber band for lid, two inch (include extras). Current best price: 25 cents per band
Current Cost: [Not done building the list of required fasteners]