Parts list (not including tools or experiments) for Sandwich, the line-following robot.

From the book Robot Building for Beginners - Second Edition. Apress ISBN: 978-1-4302-2748-9. Copyright 2002-2011 by David Cook. Spreadsheet updated January 2016.
Class Size:
30
Section
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard

Description
150 ohm 1/2 watt resistor. 1/4 watt also fine.
1 kilohm 1/2 watt resistor. 1/4 watt also fine.
20 kilohm variable multiturn potentiometer

Schematic ID
R7, R8, R9, R20
R1, R17, R18
R2, R10

Motherboard

Cadmium-sulfide photoresistor approx 1/4" diameter

R4, R5, R6, R7

Motherboard

Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard

Black paint marker for backs of photoresistors

LED white T1 3/4 (5 MM). Diffused or frosted with wide angle
preferable
1N5817 Schottky diode
2907A PNP transistor
LED yellow T1 3/4 (5 MM). Diffused or frosted with wide angle
preferable
LED green T1 3/4 (5 MM). Diffused or frosted with wide angle
preferable
LM393 comparator chip 8-pin DIP
8 pin DIP IC socket
Copper Clad Undrilled PCB, 2 Sided 6x6 board
>=100 uF 16 V capacitor
0.1 uF 16 V capacitor

Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Guts
Guts
Guts
Guts

Test point loops

2 pin Molex KK header
4 pin Molex KK header
2 pin Molex KK housing
4 pin Molex KK housing
Molex KK crimp
9 V battery clip holder, vertical

Guts
Guts
Guts

9 V battery clip holder screw

9 V battery snap
9 V alkaline battery

Guts
Guts
Guts

LED red, high brightness T1 3/4 (5 MM). Wide angle preferable

SPST power switch
DPDT center off switch

Guts
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Body
Coupler

225 RPM motor

49.6 x 28 VR LEGO tire
49.6 x 28 VR LEGO hub
Ziploc 2.5 cup square container
Hole template stickers for Ziploc container
Spacers 1/2-inch long #4 hex threaded
Spacers 1/2-inch long #4 round thru-hole
Nylon washers
Stainless steel #4 hex nut
Large washer for #4 on battery holder (optional)
Circuit board mounting screws #4-40 1.5 inch
M2.6 x 6 mm motor mounting screws
Popsicle Sticks (Pack of 100)
Devcon All Purpose 5 Minute Epoxy clear S-208

Coupler
Coupler
Coupler
Coupler
Coupler
Coupler
Guts

Brass tubing 3/16" outer diameter with 0.014 inch thick wall
Brass tubing 7/32" outer diameter with 0.014 inch thick wall
Brass tubing 1/4" outer diameter with 0.014 inch thick wall
Brass tubing 9/32" outer diameter with 0.014 inch thick wall
3 unit LEGO cross axles
1/8 inch #4-40 machine screw (as setscrew)
Dark/light switch label

Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard

Price
Total
Total
Each for
Quantity (Full
Quantity Price For 1
(1 Robot) Class)
Link to Part / Supplier
Supplier Part Number (Digikey Typical)
1
Robot
Comments
150H-ND
4
120 http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SFR16S0001500FR500/PPC150XTR-ND/594289
$
0.10 $
0.40
1.0KH-ND
3
90 http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?pv1=2358&pv2=5&FV=fff40001%2Cfff80482&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ColumnSort=0&page=1&quantity=0&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=25
$
0.10 $
0.30
490-2881-ND
2
60 http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=490-2881-ND
$
1.51 $
3.02

16625T25
30 http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/121/1944/=10lqv5w

3.53

Be careful here! How do you guarantee a four matched set if you only buy four?
2.00 Might need to buy a couple of grab bags #G14025 to get four matching.
Alternative: Testors black paint for models can be found at local hobby and
3.53 hardware stores.

2
3
2

60 http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SSL-LX5093UWW/67-1696-ND/754537
67-1696-ND
$
1N5817DICT
90 http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=1N5817DICT
$
PN2907ABUFS
60 http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=PN2907ABUFS
$

1.79
0.38
0.21

$
$
$

3.58 To further reduce costs, look for bags of cheap diffused or frosted LEDs on eBay.
1.14
0.42 Less expensive at Mouser PN2907ATFR

90 http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/LTL-4253/160-1133-ND/214719
160-1133-ND

0.32

0.96 To further reduce costs, look for bags of cheap diffused or frosted LEDs on eBay.

G15177
120 http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G15177

LED9, LED10
D1, D2, D3
Q7, Q8
LED7, LED11,
LED13
LED8, LED12,
LED14
IC1
C1
C2
TP1, TP2, TP3,
TP4

LED20, LED21,
LED22
SW1
SW2
M1, M2

3
1
1
0.50
1
1

90
30
30
15
30
30

4
5
1
5
1
14
1

120
150
30
150
30
420
30

1
1
1

30
30
30

3
1
1

90
30
30

2
2
2
1
2
4
4
12
5
1
4
4
4
1

60
60
60
30
60
120
120
360
150
30
120
120
120
30

2
2
2
2
2
2
1

60
60
60
60
60
60
30

0.50

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/LTL-4233/160-1130-ND/217580
160-1103-ND
$
0.32 $
LM393NFS-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/LM393N/LM393NFS-ND/458695
$
0.39 $
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/A08-LC-TT/AE9986-ND/821740
AE9986-ND
$
0.18 $
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/650/473-1023-ND/559730
473-1023-ND
$ 15.59 $
P5140-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/capacitors/aluminum-capacitors/131081?k=P5140
$
0.33 $
BC1084CT-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=BC1084CT
$
0.22 $

0.96
0.39
0.18
7.80
0.33
0.22

To further reduce costs, look for bags of cheap diffused or frosted LEDs on eBay.
Alternative: Solarbotics L393
Alternative: http://www.digikey.com/ 3M5473
Optional. Not really needed. Alternative: Mouser 647-UFW1C221MED
Optional. Not really needed.
Use a piece of wire. The v3.0 (and up) boards have two holes at each test point so
that you can make a nice little loop.

$
$
WM4200-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=WM4200
$
0.16 $
0.80
WM4202-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=WM4202
$
0.27 $
0.27
WM2000-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/connectors-interconnects/rectangular-connectors-housings/1442556?k=WM2000
$
0.13 $
0.65
WM2002-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=WM2002
$
0.20 $
0.20
WM1114CT-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=WM1114CT-ND
$
0.10 $
1.40 Get bulk, not tape or reel, because they are a pain to separate
36-80-ND
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/80/36-80-ND/2745547
$
0.57 $
0.57 Alternative: http://www.mouser.com/ 534-080 or 534-095
Alternative: slotted is 91792A106. Since you only need 1, consider a local
91772A106
http://www.mcmaster.com/#91772a106/=10mz59q
$
0.04 $
0.04 hardware store.
BS6I-MC
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/battery-products/battery-holders-clips-contacts/393250?k=%2036-80-ND
$
0.43 $
0.43 Alternative: Mouser 123-4016-GR, Jameco 216452
N145
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/battery-products/batteries-non-rechargeable-primary/394467?k=N145
$
2.14 $
2.14 Alternative: Any alkaline 9V brand from a local store is fine.
Any type of high brightness LED will do just fine. The wider the angle the better.
Can find some as low as $0.10 each. http://www.goldmine-elec.com has a good
365-1203
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=365-1203
$
0.20 $
0.60 selection.
EG1892
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?vendor=0&keywords=EG1892
$
2.19 $
2.19 Alternative: EG1889
22841
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?search_type=jamecoall&catalogId=10001&freeText=22841&langId=-1&productId=22841&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StoreCatalogDrillDownView
$
1.75 $
1.75
Formerly GH12-1324Y225R (Jameco keeps changing part numbers!), formerly
162191
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?search_type=jamecoall&catalogId=10001&freeText=HNGH12-1324Y-R&langId=-1&productId=162191&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StoreCatalogDrillDown
$ 15.95 $
31.90 162190 or GH12-1324Y (Non ROHS certified)
6594
http://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?id=1550#T=C&C=11
$
0.40 $
0.80 On BrickLink, search for "VR" and then scroll
http://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?id=1551#T=C
6595
$
0.50 $
1.00 On BrickLink, search for "VR" and then scroll
model #70935, Item #: 611136
http://www.doitbest.com/
$
0.70 $
0.70 Need to cut holes. Sold in quantity 5.
homemade
$
0.00 $
0.00
1902CK
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/hardware-fasteners-accessories/board-spacers-standoffs/2098158?k=%201902CK
$
0.61 $
2.44
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/878/36-878-ND/304041
36-878-ND
$
0.22 $
0.87
http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/hardware-fasteners-accessories/washers/2097338?k=3158K
36-3158-ND
$
0.05 $
0.65
91841A005
http://www.mcmaster.com/#91841a005/=10mzc44
$
0.03 $
0.14
90313A101
http://www.mcmaster.com/#90313a101/=10mzcmw
$
0.06 $
0.06
91772A119
http://www.mcmaster.com/#91772a119/=10mzd1f
$
0.07 $
0.27 Choose 91792A119 for slotted head.
90353A112
http://www.mcmaster.com/#90353a112/=10mzddg
$
0.05 $
0.21
Wooden Treat Sticks by Norpro
http://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Treat-Sticks-100-Pcs/dp/B000MMKPEC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452539192&sr=8-1&keywords=100+popsicle+sticks
$
0.06 $
0.22 Pick up at a hobby store or from amazon?
261164
http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/00261164?rd=k&searchAhead=true&searchAheadTerm=261164&typahddsp=00261164&hdrsrh=true
$
3.78 $
3.78 Alternative: Pick some up at a local hardware store.
8859K22
http://www.mcmaster.com/#8859k22/=10mzfj6
8859K23
http://www.mcmaster.com/#8859k23/=10mzg6j
8859K24
http://www.mcmaster.com/#8859k24/=10mzgc5
8859K25
http://www.mcmaster.com/#8859k25/=10mzgia
4519
http://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?id=1269#T=S&O={}
91772A103
http://www.mcmaster.com/#91772a103/=10mzhzg
homemade

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

0.06
0.13
0.15
0.16
0.10
0.04
0.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

0.12
0.26
0.29
0.33
0.20
0.09
0.00
80.59

Forced to buy 12 pieces of 12 inches (304 mm) each. Try a local hardware store.
Forced to buy 10 pieces of 12 inches each. Try a local hardware store.
Forced to buy 8 pieces of 12 inches each. Try a local hardware store.
Forced to buy 8 pieces of 12 inches each. Try a local hardware store.
On BrickLink.com, search for "black technic axle" and then scroll
Sold in quantity 100. Choose 91792A103 for slotted head.

Class total: $ 2,417.82

Guts
Guts

Various colors of heat-shrink tubing

Various colors and lengths of #22, #24, or #26 gauge wire

Body

Roll of Scotch Brand Long Mask 1-inch #2090

???

????
1

Uncertain, since it is consumable

http://www.mcmaster.com/

$
7776A23

5.28

Alternative: http://www.officedepot.com/ #745133. Or, pick up a roll of 1" wide

5.28 blue masking tape at a local store.