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

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4333

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

https://www.adafruit.com/product/727

4 x AA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch, jumper wire ends

1

$2.95

https://www.adafruit.com/product/830

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

https://www.amazon.com/LotFancy-Silicone-Stranded-Electrical-Dispensing/dp/B07NVN9HWS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=21SXF6YM0MYH7&dchild=1&keywords=30%2Bawg%2Bsilicone%2Bstranded-core%2Bwire&qid=1607102531&sprefix=stranded%2Bsilicone%2Bwire%2B30%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMDg5OUZWVVhRNEZFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY3NzAxM0pBMDFPQ0JTQVRISiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjcyMDc5MVRYVDhTUjhPWkY3SiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

DC Barrel Jack Adapter - Breadboard Compatible

1

$0.95

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10811

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

https://www.mcmaster.com/7510A654/

Luer lock connectors for syringes

4

$0.44

https://www.mcmaster.com/51525K215/

nuts for push-on connectors

10

$0.08

https://www.mcmaster.com/94812A117/

push-on connectors for pneumatic chambers

8

$0.73

https://www.mcmaster.com/5047K119/

Clear Masterkleer Soft PVC Plastic Tubing for Air and Water, 3/16” ID, 5/16” OD (tubing to connect to syringes)

20

$0.12

https://www.mcmaster.com/5233K53/

blood pressure bulb pump

1

$3.16

https://www.amazon.com/CM-Blood-Pressure-Latex-Release/dp/B087D12M92/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=blood+pressure+bulb&qid=1606834018&sr=8-11

Flexible LDPE Film, 3x100’, 0.004” thick, semi-clear white

20

$0.17

https://www.mcmaster.com/8553K101/

soldering iron, adjustable temperature, 60W

2155

1

$12.95

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14456

5pcs Replace Solder Screwdriver Iron Tip Soldering Station Tool for 900M/936/907/933/376/913-900M-T-3C

1

$1.60

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCATHQ2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQUhWUFo0Q0MyTVNRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTM1MTA1MzFHUzNSQzFEVDExNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTg1NzUzMVk2OVdPU1o5TENJNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbDImYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

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

https://www.amazon.com/Parchment-Non-Stick-Cooking-Grilling-Steaming/dp/B081TZ5KPD/ref=sr_1_6?crid=WXSGZ5OPPEEY&dchild=1&keywords=parchment+paper&qid=1607093376&sprefix=parch%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-6

conductive thread, individual bobbin

6033

1

$6.95

https://www.adafruit.com/product/640

copper taffeta, conductive fabric, #A1212

1

$2.74

https://www.lessemf.com/fabric4.html#11212

velostat, #A1234

1

$0.65

https://www.lessemf.com/plastic.html#1234

Spectra braided fishing line, 20lb, gray

20

$0.05

https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Superpower-Braided-Fishing-Line/dp/B01EFQZ63K/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=spectra%2Bfishing%2Bline&qid=1606833137&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

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

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Combo-Self-Locking-12-Inch/dp/B00L2LGMO4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468603692&sr=8-4&keywords=Cable+Ties

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

https://www.amazon.com/Pandahall-Aluminum-Thickness-Flexible-Anodized/dp/B07RZZ435M/ref=pd_di_sccai_2/137-9072383-1257757?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07S4836BF&pd_rd_r=adfeaa55-f9a7-4ba6-a04a-010caa36625c&pd_rd_w=EXc0b&pd_rd_wg=6u1mD&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=2K650ZTAF0AKFXCADNF2&refRID=2K650ZTAF0AKFXCADNF2&th=1

Upins 1000 Pcs Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive, 6mm 8mm 10 mm 12mm Mixed Packaging

50

$0.01

https://www.amazon.com/Upins-Wiggle-Googly-Self-Adhesive-Packaging/dp/B07KZF3RRY/ref=sxin_10_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-Z29vZ2x5IGV5ZXMgYnVsaw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=googly%2Beyes&dchild=1&keywords=googly%2Beyes&pd_rd_i=B07KZF3RRY&pd_rd_r=5fb91a01-1af2-42a9-b20e-5094e37f48ba&pd_rd_w=McFgI&pd_rd_wg=IrZCD&pf_rd_p=b6dc128d-7461-4205-b97b-a956bf7315b7&pf_rd_r=5FEJQJ26Q3CBC6NDKCA9&qid=1607091059&sr=1-2-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1

Simple pliers

1

$2.70

https://www.adafruit.com/product/146

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

Grabbit Steel Sewing Pins, assorted colors (box of 80)

6079

1

$1.75

https://www.wawak.com/Cutting-Measuring/Pins/grabbit-steel-sewing-pins-80box-assorted-colors/?sku=SSP1

Orange Size 12 Regular Point Home Machine Needles - 15x1 - 10/Pack

1

$1.29

https://www.wawak.com/Sewing/Needles/Home-Machine/orange-regular-point-home-machine-needles-15x1-10pack/?sku=OMNR15112

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

https://www.wawak.com/Thread/Thread-By-Use/All-Purpose/gutermann-mara-100-all-purpose-thread-tex-30/?sku=GTDA32

Braided Elastic - 12 Yds. X 1/4” - White

1

$2.95

https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Elastic-Waistbands/braided-elastic/?sku=EL20WH

Premier Muslin, natural, 60” width

6105

4

$3.99

https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/cotton/premier-muslin-60-inch-natural.html?lnav=fabric_cotton.html

Mystery Fabric Strip Grab Bag

1

$4.99

https://www.etsy.com/listing/485025756/mystery-fabric-strip-grab-bag?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fun+fabric+grab+bag&ref=sc_gallery-1-10&plkey=62e0af736c627ad5a130d2d8038e029b3885a0cc%3A485025756

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

https://www.etsy.com/listing/848492595/one-pound-grab-bag-assorted-shag?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fake+fur+fabric+grab+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&variation0=1470135028

Size 4 Cotton Piping Drapery Cord - 114 Yds. X 3/8” - White

6

$0.22

https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Drapery-Upholstery/cotton-piping-drapery-cord-3-lbsspool/?sku=DRPS305

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.