Bill of Materials ================= Complete list of parts needed to build a Mini-Arm. Electronics ----------- .. list-table:: :header-rows: 1 :widths: 40 15 15 30 * - Component - Qty - Price (USD) - Link * - Raspberry Pi Pico 2 - 1 - $5 - `Adafruit `_ * - MG90S Micro Servo - 6 - $18 - `Amazon `_ * - SG90 Micro Servo (gripper) - 1 - $3 - `Amazon `_ * - PCA9685 Servo Driver - 1 - $6 - `Amazon `_ * - USB-C Cable - 1 - $5 - Any * - Jumper Wires (M-F) - 20 - $4 - `Amazon `_ * - 5V 3A Power Supply - 1 - $8 - `Amazon `_ **Electronics Subtotal: ~$49** Hardware -------- .. list-table:: :header-rows: 1 :widths: 40 15 15 30 * - Component - Qty - Price (USD) - Notes * - M2 x 8mm Screws - 20 - $3 - Pan head * - M2 x 12mm Screws - 10 - $2 - Pan head * - M2 Nuts - 30 - $2 - * - M3 x 10mm Screws - 10 - $2 - Pan head * - M3 Nuts - 10 - $2 - * - 608 Bearings (8x22x7mm) - 4 - $5 - For smooth rotation * - Rubber Feet - 4 - $2 - Anti-slip base **Hardware Subtotal: ~$18** 3D Printed Parts ---------------- All parts can be printed on a standard FDM printer. .. list-table:: :header-rows: 1 :widths: 50 15 20 15 * - Part - Qty - Material - Time * - Base - 1 - PLA/PETG - 3h * - Shoulder - 1 - PLA/PETG - 2h * - Upper Arm - 1 - PLA/PETG - 2h * - Forearm - 1 - PLA/PETG - 1.5h * - Wrist - 1 - PLA/PETG - 1h * - Gripper Base - 1 - PLA/PETG - 0.5h * - Gripper Fingers - 2 - PLA/PETG - 0.5h * - Servo Mounts - 6 - PLA/PETG - 1h * - Electronics Mount - 1 - PLA/PETG - 1h **3D Printing: ~$15** (material cost) / **~12 hours** print time Print settings: - Layer height: 0.2mm - Infill: 20% - Supports: Yes (for some parts) - Material: PLA recommended, PETG for durability Download STL files from ``assets/stl/`` or `Printables `_. Optional Upgrades ----------------- .. list-table:: :header-rows: 1 :widths: 40 15 45 * - Upgrade - Price - Benefit * - MG996R Servos - $30 - Higher torque, larger payload * - Slip Ring - $8 - Continuous base rotation * - Camera Mount + USB Camera - $15 - Vision applications * - Force Sensor (gripper) - $10 - Grasp force feedback * - Limit Switches - $5 - Precise homing Total Cost Summary ------------------ .. list-table:: :widths: 50 50 * - **Basic Build** - **~$82** * - Electronics - $49 * - Hardware - $18 * - 3D Printing (material) - $15 * - - * - **With All Upgrades** - **~$150** Next Steps ---------- - :doc:`3d_printing` - Print settings and tips - :doc:`assembly` - Step-by-step build guide