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kit:bill_of_materials [2015/04/19 00:25] – created - Migrating root pages to namespaces stevekit:bill_of_materials [2018/08/01 13:37] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-**NOTE:** Crowbox 2.0 is still in iterative development. This document //follows// the progress that occurs on the physical design. Items listed here may appear and disappear as the design progresses, until the first release when it is finalized.+**NOTE:** CrowBox 2.0 is still in iterative development. This document //follows// the progress that occurs on the physical design. Items listed here may appear and disappear as the design progresses, until the first release when it is finalized.
  
 ====== Electronics ====== ====== Electronics ======
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 **Notes on cost:**  **Notes on cost:** 
-  * If only one of a given part is required per Crowbox, only one cost (cost per unit) will be listed for that part. +  * If only one of a given part is required per CrowBox, only one cost (cost per unit) will be listed for that part. 
-  * If each Crowbox requires more than one of any given part, then the **Cost per Crowbox** will also appear.+  * If each CrowBox requires more than one of any given part, then the **Cost per CrowBox** will also appear.
  
    
  
 ===== Microcontroller ===== ===== Microcontroller =====
-The Crowbox system CPU.+The CrowBox system CPU.
   * Arduino Mega2560 R3   * Arduino Mega2560 R3
     * Overall, the decision to use Arduino is Legacy     * Overall, the decision to use Arduino is Legacy
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 ===== Breadboards ===== ===== Breadboards =====
-For ease of assembly and maintenance, Crowbox circuits are assembled on tiny 170-point breadboards.+For ease of assembly and maintenance, CrowBox circuits are assembled on tiny 170-point breadboards.
  
   * Cost per unit: $1.33   * Cost per unit: $1.33
-  * Cost per Crowbox: $4.00+  * Cost per CrowBox: $4.00
  
 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VJ361G/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VJ361G/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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 ==== Dupont Cable ==== ==== Dupont Cable ====
-Used for many electrical connections within the Crowbox. Dupont cable kits come in 'ribbons' of multiple connected cables. These can be easily separated into custom cables with the required number of conductors. Color-coded insulation makes assembly instructions easy to follow.+Used for many electrical connections within the CrowBox. Dupont cable kits come in 'ribbons' of multiple connected cables. These can be easily separated into custom cables with the required number of conductors. Color-coded insulation makes assembly instructions easy to follow.
  
   * FIXME   * FIXME
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 ===== Gearmotor ===== ===== Gearmotor =====
-Crowbox 2.0 requires two gearmotors: One to operate the coin dispenser and one to operate the reward dispenser.+CrowBox 2.0 requires two gearmotors: One to operate the coin dispenser and one to operate the reward dispenser.
  
 ==== Reward Dispenser Motor ===== ==== Reward Dispenser Motor =====
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 ===== Pushbutton ===== ===== Pushbutton =====
 ==== Training Phase Selector ==== ==== Training Phase Selector ====
-This button permits the Crowbox operator to select which phase of the training protocol is currently being observed.+This button permits the CrowBox operator to select which phase of the training protocol is currently being observed.
   * 12mm x 12mm SPST PCB normally-open momentary pushbutton   * 12mm x 12mm SPST PCB normally-open momentary pushbutton
   * Cost per unit: 45 cents   * Cost per unit: 45 cents
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 ===== Rocker Switch ===== ===== Rocker Switch =====
-This is the main power switch for the Crowbox.+This is the main power switch for the CrowBox.
  
-**NOTE:** We plan to install the power switch inside the Crowbox to guard against tampering therefore a weatherproof switch is not required.+**NOTE:** We plan to install the power switch inside the CrowBox to guard against tampering therefore a weatherproof switch is not required.
  
   * Rocker Switch: B00AKVBEN6   * Rocker Switch: B00AKVBEN6
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 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FHCHX6K/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FHCHX6K/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 ===== LED ===== ===== LED =====
-A total of four LEDs are required for each Crowbox- these are used to indicate which training phase is currently activate (one, two, three or four). +A total of four LEDs are required for each CrowBox- these are used to indicate which training phase is currently activate (one, two, three or four). 
  
   * Any 3.0 to 3.6 volt LED will do.   * Any 3.0 to 3.6 volt LED will do.
   * Cost per unit: 5 cents   * Cost per unit: 5 cents
-  * Cost per Crowbox: 20 cents+  * Cost per CrowBox: 20 cents
  
 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060FGA8A/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060FGA8A/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
 ===== Optical Sensors ===== ===== Optical Sensors =====
-Three instances of the same optical sensor circuit are used in each Crowbox:+Three instances of the same optical sensor circuit are used in each CrowBox:
   * One watches to ensure the Reward Dispenser actually dispenses   * One watches to ensure the Reward Dispenser actually dispenses
   * One watches to ensure the Training Coin Dispenser actually dispenses   * One watches to ensure the Training Coin Dispenser actually dispenses
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   * Cost per unit: 54 cents   * Cost per unit: 54 cents
-  * Cost per Crowbox: $1.62+  * Cost per CrowBox: $1.62
  
 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A3VP6M/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008A3VP6M/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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   * .FIXME  (need capacitance rating) mylar/polyester film capacitor   * .FIXME  (need capacitance rating) mylar/polyester film capacitor
   * TWO are required   * TWO are required
-  * Cost per Crowbox: FIXME+  * Cost per CrowBox: FIXME
  
 ==== Noise Reduction Capacitors ==== ==== Noise Reduction Capacitors ====
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   * Two 2N3904 transistors - 12v switching   * Two 2N3904 transistors - 12v switching
   * Cost per unit: $1.20   * Cost per unit: $1.20
-  * Cost per Crowbox: $2.40+  * Cost per CrowBox: $2.40
   * **NOTE:** These are Radio Shack prices. Easy to beat online in quantity.   * **NOTE:** These are Radio Shack prices. Easy to beat online in quantity.
  
 ===== Diodes ===== ===== Diodes =====
-Used in various circuits throughout the Crowbox, grouped by role.+Used in various circuits throughout the CrowBox, grouped by role.
  
 ==== Current Protection ==== ==== Current Protection ====
-These diodes are used to protect Crowbox circuitry against 'backlash' current from the motors.+These diodes are used to protect CrowBox circuitry against 'backlash' current from the motors.
  
   * FIXME   * FIXME
 ====== Structural ====== ====== Structural ======
-Parts making up the framing, housing and support members of the Crowbox.+Parts making up the framing, housing and support members of the CrowBox.
   * 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood   * 1/8" Baltic Birch plywood
    
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