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+* setup software
+ - [ ] locate materials
+ - [ ] 1x laptop
+ - [ ] 1x download latest installers
+ - [ ] arduino
+ - [ ] fritzing
+ - [ ] openscad
+ - [ ] 1x challenge-bot content download
+ - [ ] install software
+ - [ ] when installing arduino on ms windows, be sure to install drivers
+ - [ ] set up arduino preferences to set sketchbook location as
+ challenge-bot/build-stages.
+ alternatively, move everything from challenge-bot/build-stages to
+ wherever the current sketchbook location is.
+* a_serial
+ - [ ] locate materials
+ - [ ] 1x mechanically assembled challenge-bot
+ - [ ] 1x usb cable
+ - [ ] 1x laptop with arduino installed
+ - [ ] open arduino
+ - [ ] plug arduino into computer
+ - [ ] in arduino
+ - [ ] open a_serial sketch
+ - [ ] tools -> serial port -> select something with arduino
+ - [ ] tools -> board -> arduino uno (top, or near top, of the list)
+ - [ ] control+u to upload the program to the arduino,
+ or click the "->" arrow in a circle on the upper left of arduino window.
+ - [ ] control+shift+M to open serial monitor,
+ or click the magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner.
+ - [ ] should say "hello computer!" in the serial monitor window
+ - [ ] should repeat "hello computer!" after pressing physical
+ reset button on arduino.
+* b_left_sonar
+ - [ ] locate materials
+ - [ ] 1x mechanically assembled challenge-bot
+ - [ ] 1x laptop
+ - [ ] 1x usb cable
+ - [ ] 1x sonar cable
+ - [ ] 1x 35mm red stiff wire
+ - [ ] 1x 35mm black stiff wire