Inexpensive Build Tips
Robot Parts
Section titled “Robot Parts”Cable Management
Section titled “Cable Management”- Zipties
- Ziptie mount pads (can be 3D printed)
- Hot glue
3D Printed Tools
Section titled “3D Printed Tools”Tube Cutting Jig for 1/2“ Grid Punched Tube
Section titled “Tube Cutting Jig for 1/2“ Grid Punched Tube”- This allows you to easily align any saw to cut any 1/2“ grid tube to 0.25“ or 0.5“ spacing from the hole.
- Original Version: https://www.printables.com/model/373487-jig-for-cutting-10-hole-patterned-box-tube
Gridfinity Storage Organization
Section titled “Gridfinity Storage Organization”- You can use these 3d printed bins for sorting hardware, tools, etc.
allow you to create grids or bins of any size you need.
Organization
Section titled “Organization”Cafeteria Trays
Section titled “Cafeteria Trays”- We borrowed this idea from FRC#3538
- Cafeteria trays make it very easy to organize fasteners, hardware, and tools while working on the robot. Work can be left over night in a semi-organized manner and doesn’t get lost as easily as parts just sitting on a table or on the floor.
Hefty HI-RISE Bins
Section titled “Hefty HI-RISE Bins”- We have begun switching to these bins for organization and mechanisms, as the larger lids allow more items to fit, and they are inexpensive and robust in our experience.
- They are sold at multiple vendors, including Walmart and Target.
Small Parts Organization
Section titled “Small Parts Organization”- Use small parts organizer to organize bolts, and small hardware.
- Examples: Swyft, Harbor Freight, Stanley