Fabrication
Tool Manuals and Specifications
This Page contains pdf files of manuals and a list of important specifications for all major power tools in the shop. Look here if you need to replace a part or do some maintenance!
Material Suppliers
Online
AndyMark specializes in selling a number of mechanical and electrical parts for the FIRST robotics teams. In the past we have purchased speed controllers, breakers, bearings, pneumatic components, and more from AndyMark.
Vex Robotics is a subsidiary of FIRST and sells a number of crucial parts, for building the robots, that are needed every year. In the past we have purchased gearboxes, shifters, and gussets from this company. Most of the parts we buy come from Vex Pro
McMaster-Carr is an immense catalogue that sells almost everything imaginable related to mechanics and shop working. Their inventory ranges from welding supplies to fasteners of every shape and size.
PowerWerx is a major electronics supplier that sells everything from crimpers to Power pole accessories.
Automation Direct sells mostly electronics and programming supplies. They have a large selection of sensors and pneumatics equipment. add Alan Steel and Tap platics
Local
Tap Plastics is a local plastics shop located at 606 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401. They have all kinds of plastics in different sizes and they can custom cut pieces to your specifications!
Alan Steel is a local metal shop located at 505 E Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063. While buying metal, if you tell the seller that you are from a local robotics team, they will give you a discount!
Jameco is a local electronics shop located at 1355 Shoreway Rd, Belmont, CA 94002. You cannot purchase at the store directly, rather you have to order from an online catalog and pick up purchases at the location. Due to a robotics sponsorship we get a 50% discount at Jameco on everything with a code. I think the actual code varies year to year so contact your current elex lead or co-captain.
Bumpers
Read this guide to make bumpers.