Concept Robot

🧰 Essential Tools for Assembly

🔧 Mechanical Assembly

• Screwdriver Set (Phillips and flathead, precision sizes)

• Hex Key (Allen Wrench) Set – Metric and imperial sizes

• Needle-Nose Pliers – For gripping small parts and wires

• Flush Cutters – For trimming filament, zip ties, and wires

• Mini Hand Saw or Rotary Tool (Dremel) – For fine adjustments to 3D prints

• Deburring Tool or Hobby Knife (X-Acto) – To clean up print edges and supports

• Rubber Mallet – For gently fitting tight parts together

🔩 Fastening & Structural

• Soldering Iron + Solder – For connecting wires and components

• Hot Glue Gun – For temporary or non-load-bearing fixes

• Threadlocker (e.g., Loctite) – To secure metal screws in plastic

• Super Glue or Epoxy – For permanent bonding of non-mechanical parts

🔌 Electronics & Wiring

• Wire Strippers – For prepping wires

• Multimeter – For testing circuits and continuity

• Heat Gun or Lighter – For heat-shrink tubing

• Crimping Tool – For making secure wire connections

• Breadboard & Jumper Wires – For prototyping circuits

🖨️ 3D Printing & Finishing

• 3D Printer – FDM printer with at least 220×220×250 mm build volume

• Spatula or Print Removal Tool – To lift prints off the bed

• Sandpaper (various grits) – For smoothing surfaces

• Spray Primer & Paint (optional) – For finishing and aesthetics