This page provides a complete list of parts needed to build the LeKiwi mobile manipulator. Our total cost is displayed in the table 1.
| Price | US | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 12V | $498.21 | €542.56 |
| 5V | $534.95 | €525.9 |
| Base only (5V) | $299.95 | €302.9 |
| Base only (12V) | $267.43 | €305 |
Note
Prices and items may vary depending on geographic location and time of purchase. If you find links for other countries or cheaper suppliers, please create an issue or PR so that we add them to the list!
Important
There are now two options regarding motors and electronics (as also the case with the SO100 arms), either 5V or 12V. If this is the first time you build robots please choose the 5V version as it’s a little bit easier to assemble. If you are more experienced and want to lift heavier objects choose the 12V version.
These parts are the same for both versions:
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" Omni wheels | 3 | $9.99 | VEX Robotics | €24.5 | RobotShop |
| M2 M3 M4 Assorted Screw Set | 1 | $14.99 | Amazon | €23.5 | Amazon |
| M3x50mm Standoffs | 1 | $5.99 | Amazon | €10.3 | Amazon |
| Total | $50.95 | €107.3 |
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 (4GB) | 1 | $60.00 | Adafruit | €57.00 | Mouser |
| USB camera2 | 2 | $12.98 | Amazon | €12.00 | Amazon |
| microSD card | 1 | $21.99 | Amazon | €10.00 | Amazon |
| Total | $108 | €91 |
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Clamp 4pcs | 1 | $18 | Amazon | € 21 | Amazon |
| Screwdriver Set | 1 | $6 | Amazon | €10 | Amazon |
| USB-C to USB-A Cable 2 pcs | 1 | $7 | Amazon | €7 | Amazon |
| Total | $31 | €38 |
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12v 5a Battery | 1 | $32.99 | Amazon | €32.99 | Amazon |
| Lever Wire Connector | 1 | $6.70 | Amazon | €7.18 | Amazon |
| 12v 5a DC plug connector | 1 | $9.49 | Amazon | €8.99 | Amazon |
| 12v to 5v 5a USB-C converter | 1 | $9.99 | Amazon | €9.99 | Amazon |
| 12v ST3215 Feetech Servo | 3 | $13.89 | Alibaba | €13.38 | Alibaba |
| Total | $108.5 | €106.7 |
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12v ST3215 Servo | 12 | $13.89 | Alibaba | €13.38 | Alibaba |
| Motor Control Board | 2 | $10.55 | Amazon | €12.00 | Amazon |
| Power Supply | 1 | $12 | Amazon | €15 | Amazon |
| Total | $199.78 | €199.56 |
Warning
This powerbank can deliver the needed power but the USB-C cable to DC cable "can't communicate" on it's power needs like USB-C cables normally do (explanation). This means the USB-C to DC cable outputs 9V with this battery. The FeeTech motors will sometimes consider this "overvoltage" (designed for 7.4V), and start blinking it's led red, and also move in a more shakey way. This can be "solved" by replugging the DC plug in the motor controller (maybe a couple of times) until the red led stops blinking. If there are people with other powerbanks that work better we would love to hear this and these alternatives, to fix this.
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy (US) | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20000maH 85W Power Bank | 1 | $42 | Amazon | €50 | Amazon |
| STS3215 Servo | 3 | $15 | Alibaba | 13€ | Alibaba |
| USB-C Cable 2pcs (1feet/0.5 m) | 1 | $8 | Amazon | €7.6 | Amazon |
| USB-C To DC Cable | 1 | $8 | Amazon | €12 | Amazon |
| Total | $103 | €108.6 |
| Part | Amount | Unit Cost (US) | Buy US | Unit Cost (EU) | Buy EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS3215 Servo | 12 | $15 | Alibaba | €13 | Alibaba |
| Motor Control Board | 2 | $11 | Amazon | €12 | Amazon |
| Power Supply | 1 | $10 | Amazon | €13 | Amazon |
| Total | $212 | €193 |
Head to 3D Printing for the next step!
1: Doesn't include cost of 3D printing
2: Another supported camera option is the Arducam 5MP Wide Angle found here