Components and Materials

We build our machines from available components and materials. The following sections detail many of the components and materials we have available in the IDeATe Physical Computing Lab stock as well as additional items kept in course reserves.

For a searchable index of all indexed lab parts, please see Physical Computing Lab Inventory.

Mechanical Components

• Lab Inventory: Fasteners
• Lab Inventory: Axle Components
• Lab Inventory: Actuators
• Lab Inventory: Miscellaneous
• Lab Inventory: Unstocked Parts
• Course Reserves: Motion and Mobility

Electronic Components

• Lab Inventory: Microcontrollers
• Lab Inventory: Wire, Cable, and Connectors
• Lab Inventory: Power and Motor Drivers
• Lab Inventory: LED, Lighting, Laser
• Lab Inventory: Discete Electronic Components
• Course Reserves: Microcontrollers