# Bill of Materials ## expand\_more This section provides you information about the materials used in the project with links to the suppliers. Please note that most of the suppliers listed here are from UK, but the materials can be found globally. You can find the complete bill of materials [here](http://sandbox.softroboticstoolkit.com/files/srtsandbox/files/billofmaterials_1.xlsx). #### Robot Construction Sort ![glue_gun](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/glue_gun.jpg) ![glue_sticks](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/glue_sticks.jpg) Pattex Glue Gun [Supplier](http://www.henkel.hr/hrc/content_data/TDS_Pattex_Hot_Stics_Glue_Gun_020305.pdf) Glue Sticks [Supplier](http://www.modulor.de/en/Adhesives-Adhesive-Tapes/Adhesives/Hot-Melt-Glue/Pattex-Hobby-Hot-Sticks-hot-melt-glue-sticks.html) Please note that a glue gun and glue sticks are already enough to build a soft robot. But feel free to use any other supporting material to make your funkier! #### Actuation Module Sort ![pololumotor](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/pololumotor.jpg) ![encoders](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/encoders.jpg) ![driver](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/driver.jpg) Pololu 100:1 HP Micro Gear Extended Shaft Motor [Supplier](https://www.pololu.com/product/2214) Pololu Magnetic Encoders [Supplier](https://www.pololu.com/product/2598) Toshiba TB6612FNG Motor Driver Carrier [Supplier](https://www.pololu.com/product/713) ![lipo](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/lipo.jpg) ![stepup](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/stepup.jpg) ![switch](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/switch.jpg) 3.7V 980mAh Rechargeable LiPo Battery [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/bak/lp-523450p-is-3/battery-lithium-pol-3-7v-980-mah/dp/2077888?ost=2077888) 5V Step-up Voltage Regulator [Supplier](https://www.pololu.com/product/2119) Power Switch [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/eao/09-10290-01/switch-spdt-12v-0-5a-r-a/dp/674357) ![arduino](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/arduino.jpg) ![xbee](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/xbee.jpg) ![xbeeadapter](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/xbeeadapter.jpg) 3.3V 8 MHz Arduino Pro Mini [Supplier](http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/arduino-pro-mini-8mhz-328-3v) XBee (Zigbee) S2 [Supplier](http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/wireless/zigbee/xbee-2mw_s2) XBee USB Adapter [Supplier](http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/xbee-usb-adapter) ![tendon](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/tendon.jpg) ![pulley](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/pulley.jpg) ![connector](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/connector.jpg) 0.55mm Dyneema Fishing Line [Supplier](http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L374EH4/ref=asc_df_B00L374EH423990734?utm_source=twenga&utm_campaign=twenga&utm_medium=cpc&smid=A2A5KR87KHQ834&tag=s02-twengauk-21&trash=&linkCode=df0&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B00L374EH4&ascsubtag=033a9b6c649d2f66a6c7562f6801f1be) 3mm Shaft Belt Pulley [Supplier](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/timing-belt-pulleys/7784752/) Molex SPOX 5267 Housing [Supplier](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-headers/6878048/) ![usbcable](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/usbcable.jpg) ![wire](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/wire.jpg) ![breadboard](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/breadboard.jpg) Mini USB Cable [Supplier](http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/usb-cable-a-minib-6ft) 26AWG Black, Red, White Wire [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/alpha-wire/1853-bk005/wire-blk-26awg-7-34awg-30-5m/dp/2291040?ost=2291040) Prototyping Board [Supplier](http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/breadboards/1004081/) ![pins](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/pins.jpg) Breakaway Pins [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/molex/22-28-4360/header-breakaway-vertical/dp/1654535) #### Tools Sort ![wire_stripper](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/wire_stripper.jpg) ![cutter](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/cutter.jpg) ![solder](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/solder.jpg) Wire Stripper [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/duratool/d01022/wire-stripper-super-no-5/dp/1696726) Wire Cutter [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/duratool/d00120/cutter-cable-mini-side/dp/1328715) Soldering Iron [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/multicore-loctite/d626-250g-reel/solder-wire-60-40-0-46mm-250g/dp/419308) ![ftdi](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/ftdi.jpg) FTDI 3.3V Programmer [Supplier](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9873?_ga=1.46157349.342272023.1421252549) #### Equipment Sort ![solderstation](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/solderstation.jpg) ![drill](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/drill.jpg) ![3dprinter](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/2024-11/3dprinter.png) Soldering Station [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/weller/wtcp-51-uk/soldering-station-50w-230v-uk/dp/1712854) Bench Drill [Supplier](http://uk.farnell.com/clarke-international/6505510/cdp101b-8-x-5-speed-drill-press/dp/1560746) Stratasys uPrint 3D Printer [Supplier](http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/idea-series/uprint-se) ### Bibliography Wang et al. (2012) [Physical Connection and Disconnection Based on Hot Melt Adhesives](/publications/physical-connection-and-disconnection-control-based-hot-melt-adhesives) Wang et al. (2013) [Large-Payload Climbing in Complex Vertical Environments Using Thermoplastic Adhesive Bonds](/publications/large-payload-climbing-complex-vertical-environments-using-thermoplastic) Nurzaman et al. (2013) [Active Sensing System with In Situ Adjustable Sensor Morphology](/publications/active-sensing-system-situ-adjustable-sensor-morphology) Yu et al. (2014) [Soft Robotics Education](/publications/soft-robotics-education) Wang et al. (2014) [Mechanics and energetics in tool manufacture and use: a synthetic approach](/publications/mechanics-and-energetics-tool-manufacture-and-use-synthetic-approach) ### Contributors Utku Çulha Fabio Giardina