1 - Bebop Hardware
We used the ArduRover Project Page as a guide to create our shopping list. A few other things were purchased as well. Everything we purchased is listed below along with the prices (at that time) and where we got them. Altogether it was about $950.
Supplies List
[ ] Traxxas Stampede 1/10 Scale 2WD Monster Truck - $224 / Hobbytown USA
[ ] Radient Origin NiCD / NiMH 4A Peak Detection Charger - $35 / Hobbytown USA
[ ] Venom 8.4V 3000mAh 7-cell NiMH Hump Battery with Universal Plug System (2 total) - $40 / Hobbytown USA
[ ] ArduPilot Mega 2.5 + 915 MHz Telemetry Set + uBlox LEA-6H GPS Module - $315 (incl ship) / 3D Robotics
[ ] Venom 8.4V 3000mAh 7-cell NiMH Flat Battery with Universal Plug System - $28 / Amazon
[ ] Turnigy 9X 9-Channel Transmitter with Module & 8-Channel Receiver - $145 / Amazon
[ ] Sterilite Ultra-Seal 16.0 Cup Rectangular Food Container - $7 / Target
[ ] Arduino Uno Starter Pack - $65 / Adafruit Industries
[ ] Pushbutton Switch - $4.50 / Radio Shack
[ ] Energizer Recharge Universal Charger - $35 / Target
[ ] Energizer Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (16 total) - $45 / Target
[ ] Industrial Strength Velcro (4ft x 2in roll) - $14 / Office Depot
[ ] Nylon Cable (Zip) Ties Assorted Sizes + Mounting Bases - $10 / Lowe's
[ ] Radient Origin NiCD / NiMH 4A Peak Detection Charger - $35 / Hobbytown USA
[ ] Venom 8.4V 3000mAh 7-cell NiMH Hump Battery with Universal Plug System (2 total) - $40 / Hobbytown USA
[ ] ArduPilot Mega 2.5 + 915 MHz Telemetry Set + uBlox LEA-6H GPS Module - $315 (incl ship) / 3D Robotics
[ ] Venom 8.4V 3000mAh 7-cell NiMH Flat Battery with Universal Plug System - $28 / Amazon
[ ] Turnigy 9X 9-Channel Transmitter with Module & 8-Channel Receiver - $145 / Amazon
[ ] Sterilite Ultra-Seal 16.0 Cup Rectangular Food Container - $7 / Target
[ ] Arduino Uno Starter Pack - $65 / Adafruit Industries
[ ] Pushbutton Switch - $4.50 / Radio Shack
[ ] Energizer Recharge Universal Charger - $35 / Target
[ ] Energizer Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (16 total) - $45 / Target
[ ] Industrial Strength Velcro (4ft x 2in roll) - $14 / Office Depot
[ ] Nylon Cable (Zip) Ties Assorted Sizes + Mounting Bases - $10 / Lowe's
Among the four of us, we had a fair amount of electronics tools (e.g., soldering irons, wire strippers, electrical tape, etc.) and machining equipment. But if you're just getting started and plan to work on other electronics projects, I recommend getting LadyAda's Electronics Toolkit ($100). A Dremel Rotary Tool ($65) or similar would help as well. Borrow whenever possible!
Disclaimer:
We received no sponsorships. The recommendations above are solely our own. Feel free to source your supplies from wherever works best for you.
Last Update: 19 November 2013