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      • Sketch Model Challenge
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  • External Resources

Raw Material

  • McMaster Carr
  • Speedy Metals
  • Extruded Aluminum
  • Cardboard Tubes
  • Wood World - in Chicago

Mechanical Components

  • Free Components from IGUS!!
  • McMaster Carr
  • MSC
  • Extruded Aluminum
  • Berg: Drive Train Parts
  • Bosch-Rexroth: Aluminum extrusion, linear motion assemblies
  • THK slides
  • MISUMI:Mechanical parts
  • Small pneumatic tires
  • Small Drive Products

PCB Prototyping

  • Express PCB Comes with its own free software.
  • PCB Express

Electrical Components

  • Allied Electronics
  • Digikey
  • Jameco
  • Mouser
  • Newark

Random Fun Stuff

  • American Science & Surplus (The store is in Chicago)
  • Goldmine Electronics
  • Freeman Supply
  • Surplus Center
  • Craig's List
  • Parallax Robotics & Sensors Shop
  • Jameco Robotics Shop

Glue

  • A great website that tells you what glue to use for a variety of materials
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