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   1 ### Phase 1: Build Robot Platform
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   3 Goals:
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   5 * Solder 2 motor wires to each motor
   6 * Mount Motors to brackets
   7 * Mount brackets to base
   8 * Attach to caster to base
   9 * Attach Arduino+Breadboard to peg board base with screws
  10 * Install SN754410NE on breadboard
  11 * Connect motors to breadboard
  12 * Connect Arduino to breadboard
  13 * Download a program to make the base move forward and backward
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  15 Bill of Materials:
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  17 * 1  8in x 8in peg board for robot base
  18 * 2  GM3 gear motors (Solarbotics: $11.50/2)
  19 * 2  GMPW Wheels (Solarbotics: $6.50/2)
  20 * 2  Wheel brackets (custom: ~$3/2)
  21 * 1  4AA Battery Holder w/cover&switch (Jameco: 216187: ~$1.05)
  22 * 1  9V Battery Holder w/cover&switch (Jameco: 2128067: ~$1.40)
  23 * 4  AA Batteries (Brooklyn Batteries)
  24 * 1  9V Battery (Brooklyn Batteries)
  25 * 1  Ball Castor (Walgreens: Roll-on Deoderant: ~$3)
  26 * 1  SN754410NE Dual H-Bridge (Future: ~$1)
  27 * 14 #6-32 3/4in Phillips Pan-Head screws (Olander)
  28 * 21 #6 Washers (Olander)
  29 * 28 #6-32 Hex Nuts (Olander)
  30 * 14 #6 internal tooth lock washers (Olander)
  31 * 4  #4-40 1in Phillips Flat-Head screws (Olander)
  32 * 4  #4-40 Regular Pattern Hex Nut (Olander)
  33 * 2  #4-40 3/4in Phillips Flat-Head screws (Olander)
  34 * 2  #4-40 Small Pattern Hex Nut (Olander)
  35 * 2  Nylon ties (Frys)
  36 * 5  Rubber bands (Office Depot)
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  38 Additional Required Tools:
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  40 * 1  Soldering iron
  41 * 1  Roll of solder
  42 * 1  Solder tip cleaner
  43 * 1  Diagonal cutter
  44 * 1  Wire Stripper