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--- kit:crowbox2_v20_bom [2018/09/11 16:13] – [Other Housing Parts] - Added machine screws steve
+++ kit:crowbox2_v20_bom [2020/09/01 06:12] – admin
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 |2| Lower Ramp Panels | {{:kit:housing:housing_ramp_lower_panel.jpg?direct&256|}} | |
 |1| Basket Food Liner | {{:kit:housing:housing_basket_food_liner.png?direct&256|}} | |
-|1| Rotor Pin Wrap | {{:kit:housing:housing_rotor_pin_wrap.png?direct&256|}} | |
+|1| Rotor Pin Wrap | {{:kit:housing:housing_rotor_pin_wrap.png?direct&256|}} | This part is no longer used but still appears\\ on the sheet of styrene parts |
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 |2| Micro limit switch w/roller | {{:kit:bom:bom_micro_limit_sw_256.jpg?nolink|}} | \\ Be sure to buy the black-and-white switch pictured here. \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** ultra mini micro limit switch roller  |
 |1| PCB mount pushbutton | {{:kit:bom:bom_pcb_button_256.jpg?nolink|}} | \\ 6x6mm size recommended \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** pcb mount dip tactile switch 6mm |
-|1| MG995 Servo | {{:kit:bom:bom_mg995_servo_256.jpg?nolink|}} | \\ **Online shopping search term:** MG995 servo |
+|1| MG995 Servo | {{:kit:bom:bom_mg995_servo_256.jpg?nolink|}} | **NOTE:** These servos are manufactured by several different companies and are sometimes sold with different assortments of accessories. Ensure that the servo you buy comes with a **six star horn** accessory, shown here: {{ :kit:bom:bom_six_star_horn_256.jpg?nolink&200 |}} \\ **Online shopping search term:** MG995 servo |
 |asstd| Dupont jumper wires | {{:kit:bom:bom_dupont_ribbon_gen_256.jpg?nolink|}} | Select 10cm length, one set of male-to-male and one set of male-to-female. \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** 10cm dupont m-m f-m |
+|1 set| Dupont male with alligator clip | {{ :kit:bom:bom_dupont_gators.jpg?nolink |}} | Dupont male on one end, alligator clip on the other. \\ \\ **NOTE:** only two alligator clip wires are required. You can make your own by soldering alligator clips to ordinary dupont wires, if you already have the gator clips.\\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** dupont alligator clip |
 |1| 5mm terminal block | {{:kit:bom:bom_5mm_terminal.jpg?nolink|}} | \\ Color may be green or blue- it does not matter which you buy, just be sure to get 5mm pitch. \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** 5mm terminal block 2p |
+|asstd.| 3mm standoffs | {{ :kit:bom:bom_3mm_standoffs.jpg?nolink |}} | Nylon is recommended but brass is fine. Only three standoffs are required, recommended height is 8mm. \\ \\ **NOTE:** It's possible to cobble together standoffs using M3 screws and multiple nuts. \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** 3mm standoff kit |
 |1| 2.1 x 5.5mm female DC power pigtail | {{:kit:bom:bom_power_pigtail_256.jpg?nolink|}} | Only one is required but almost always sold in lots of 10 or more. Be sure to get the **FEMALE** type \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** 2.1 x 5.5mm female power pigtail |
 |1| 5 volt 2 amp (5V2A) power supply | {{:kit:bom:bom_5v2a_adapter_256.jpg?nolink|}} | These are inexpensive and widely-available. The appearance of the wall socket plug may vary from what you see here. \\ \\ **NOTE:** Be sure that you buy an adapter with 5.5mm plug! \\ **NOTE:** Be sure to buy a 2 amp adapter! \\ \\ **Online shopping search term:** 5v2a 5.5x2.1mm DC power supply |
 ====== Tools & Supplies ======
 Many of these things are probably already lying around a typical home.
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 |1| Small screwdriver set | {{:kit:bom:bom_screwdriver_set_256.jpg?nolink&512|}} | Select a small tool set that includes drivers of the type required for your M2 and M3 machine screws. Also make sure there's a small phillips driver for adjusting the screws on the 5mm terminals. |
 |1| Wire Strippers | {{:kit:bom:bom_wire_strippers_256.jpg?nolink|}} | Any type will do. If you strip wire with your teeth, don't tell your dentist! |
-|5oz| SciGrip/Weld-On #16 acrylic cement | {{ :kit:bom:bom_scigrip16_5oz_256.jpg?nolink |}} | This is the primary adhesive for the acrylic parts of the CrowBox. This product is sold in multiple sizes. The small size (5 oz) is plenty of cement to build a single CrowBox. \\ \\ **NOTE:** Be sure to get the **#16** formulation. May also be called 'syrup' or labelled 'syrupy consistency' |
+|5oz| SciGrip/Weld-On #16 acrylic cement | {{ :kit:bom:bom_scigrip16_5oz_256.jpg?nolink |}} | This is the primary adhesive for the acrylic parts of the CrowBox. This product is sold in multiple sizes. The small size (5 oz) is plenty of cement to build a single CrowBox. \\ \\ **NOTE:** Be sure to get the **#16** formulation. May also be called 'syrup' or labelled 'syrupy consistency'  \\ \\ **NOTE:** An applicator tip is essential for proper, precise application of the cement. If your cement doesn't come with one (most don't) you'll need to buy it separately or you're going to be cursing and screaming when you go to build.  |
 |1| Hot glue gun | {{:kit:bom:bom_glue_gun_256.jpg?nolink|}} | Used mainly for creating weathertight seals at critical joints. A high-temperature model is best, but any hot melt glue gun will do. |
 |1| Hot Glue Sticks | {{:kit:bom:bom_glue_sticks_256.jpg?nolink|}} | The right size and spec for your hot glue gun. Use the type labeled "acrylic" if you can find them. |