S21 Course Kit¶
All-new for Spring 2021.
The course kit includes enough parts and materials that with some care and reuse all exercises and projects in the course can be completed. The kit parts are yours to keep.
Students with on-campus lab access may also be able to obtain laser-cutter access. These students will be responsible for obtaining or purchasing their own laser-cutting materials.
Kit Inventory¶
The following inventory is intended to be inclusive. Please also see the Course Kit Visual Guide for more details.
Purchased Parts¶
Description |
Lab Part Number |
Kit Quantity |
Price per unit |
Purchasing URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Circuit Playground Bluefruit - Bluetooth Low Energy |
1 |
$24.95 |
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USB cable, A to micro B, 6’ length |
1980 |
1 |
$5.00 |
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Male-Micro-Cable-Black/dp/B071S5NPG9 |
mini-grabber to mini-grabber cables, 30” length, pair of black and red |
2025 |
4 |
$1.95 |
https://www.mpja.com/SMD-Test-Clip-Leads-30in-Red-Black-Pair/productinfo/33035+TE/ |
3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST |
1 |
$1.95 |
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4 x AA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch, jumper wire ends |
1 |
$2.95 |
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power supply, 5V 3A output, 120V input, switching, 5.5mm center-positive barrel jack output |
1395 |
1 |
$3.95 |
https://www.mpja.com/5-Volt-3A-DC-Plug-Power-Supply-Regulated/productinfo/34291+PS/ |
LotFancy 30AWG Stranded Wire, 6 Colors (30 Feet Each) Electrical Wire, Tinned Copper Hookup Wire Kit 30 Gauge 300V for DIY, Flexible, PVC Insulated, UL Approved |
1 |
$2.00 |
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DC Barrel Jack Adapter - Breadboard Compatible |
1 |
$0.95 |
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solderless breadboard, medium, 400 points, 3.3” x 2.1” x 0.3”, peelable adhesive backing |
2106 |
1 |
$0.94 |
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001334148266.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.4f7e298aLdHjY0 |
solderless breadboard, small, 170 points, 4.5” x 3.5”, peelable adhesive backing |
2108 |
3 |
$0.20 |
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32712592859.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.41df4c4drFPjV0 |
electrical tape, 60’ length x 3/4” width, rated to 600V dielectric, black |
2048 |
1 |
$1.50 |
https://www.amazon.com/Nova-Electrical-Roll-Weather-Resistant-Electrician/dp/B01H0S9BSG |
hobby servo motor, large, metal output spline, LKY62 |
1899 |
2 |
$4.70 |
https://www.amazon.com/Longruner-MG996R-Digital-Helicopter-LKY62/dp/B01MTW06IU |
motor, pancake vibration |
450 |
4 |
$0.75 |
https://www.amazon.com/tatoko-Vibration-Button-Type-Vibrating-Appliances/dp/B07Q1ZV4MJ |
male–male, male–female, female–female jumper cables, 40 of each |
6013 |
1 |
$5.99 |
https://www.amazon.com/Haitronic-Multicolored-Breadboard-Arduino-Raspberry/dp/B01LZF1ZSZ |
syringes (to use as pneumatic actuators) |
6 |
$0.79 |
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Luer lock connectors for syringes |
4 |
$0.44 |
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nuts for push-on connectors |
10 |
$0.08 |
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push-on connectors for pneumatic chambers |
8 |
$0.73 |
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Clear Masterkleer Soft PVC Plastic Tubing for Air and Water, 3/16” ID, 5/16” OD (tubing to connect to syringes) |
20 |
$0.12 |
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blood pressure bulb pump |
1 |
$3.16 |
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Flexible LDPE Film, 3x100’, 0.004” thick, semi-clear white |
20 |
$0.17 |
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soldering iron, adjustable temperature, 60W |
2155 |
1 |
$12.95 |
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5pcs Replace Solder Screwdriver Iron Tip Soldering Station Tool for 900M/936/907/933/376/913-900M-T-3C |
1 |
$1.60 |
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Hiware 200-Piece Parchment Paper Baking Sheets 12 x 16 Inch, Precut Non-Stick Parchment Sheets for Baking, Cooking, Grilling, Air Fryer and Steaming - Unbleached, Fit for Half Sheet Pans |
10 |
$0.06 |
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conductive thread, individual bobbin |
6033 |
1 |
$6.95 |
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copper taffeta, conductive fabric, #A1212 |
1 |
$2.74 |
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velostat, #A1234 |
1 |
$0.65 |
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Spectra braided fishing line, 20lb, gray |
20 |
$0.05 |
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paper clips, 2” length, 50% recycled metal, box of 100 |
2383 |
1 |
$1.22 |
https://business.officedepot.com/catalog/catalogSku.do?id=358180 |
zip tie, 5”, white, UV resistant |
2186 |
20 |
$0.05 |
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armature wire - Pandahall 7 Gauge Aluminum Wire 3.5mm Thickness Silver Color Flexible Metal Floral Wrapping 20m/65Ft Manual Arts Jewelry Making Wire for DIY Crafts |
15 |
$0.25 |
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Upins 1000 Pcs Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive, 6mm 8mm 10 mm 12mm Mixed Packaging |
50 |
$0.01 |
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Simple pliers |
1 |
$2.70 |
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scissors, 8” length, handles are 70% recycled plastic |
6099 |
1 |
$1.62 |
https://business.officedepot.com/catalog/catalogSku.do?id=458612 |
assorted needles and threader (pack of 25) |
6073 |
1 |
$1.49 |
https://www.wawak.com/Sewing/Needles/Hand/25-assorted-craft-needles-threader/?sku=NED600 |
#1 Closed Safety Pins - 1 1/16” - 1,440/Box |
50 |
$0.00 |
https://www.wawak.com/Cutting-Measuring/Pins/safety-pins/?sku=SP1001 |
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Grabbit Steel Sewing Pins, assorted colors (box of 80) |
6079 |
1 |
$1.75 |
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Orange Size 12 Regular Point Home Machine Needles - 15x1 - 10/Pack |
1 |
$1.29 |
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Small Seam Ripper, 2-1/2” length |
6093 |
1 |
$0.48 |
https://www.wawak.com/Cutting-Measuring/Cutting/Seam-Rippers/2-12-small-seam-ripper/?sku=SR3 |
Gütermann Mara 100 All Purpose Thread, Tex 30, #32, black (1,093 yard spool) |
6083 |
1 |
$2.98 |
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Braided Elastic - 12 Yds. X 1/4” - White |
1 |
$2.95 |
https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Elastic-Waistbands/braided-elastic/?sku=EL20WH |
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Premier Muslin, natural, 60” width |
6105 |
4 |
$3.99 |
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Mystery Fabric Strip Grab Bag |
1 |
$4.99 |
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Grab Bag Assorted Shag Scraps,Faux Fur,Fabric,Fun Fur,Trim For Costumes,Props,Crafts,Sewing,Dolls,Small to Medium Size Pieces |
1 |
$4.00 |
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Size 4 Cotton Piping Drapery Cord - 114 Yds. X 3/8” - White |
6 |
$0.22 |
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Sew-On Hook & Loop Fastener Sets, Light Grey |
1 |
$1.34 |
https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Hook-Loop/sew-on-hook-loop-fastener-sets/ |
Fabricated Parts¶
The kit includes a set of parts laser-cut from 6 mm plywood.