Tools of the Trade
Tools that I use in the design, creation, build, and assembly of my AI humanoid robots.
Tools on this page are in chronological order, accurately reflecting needs for progression over time.
Soldering Iron
Wiring electronics and circuit boards for sensors to my robots
Dremel
Cutting finer details into a part that has already been cut using other tools, as well as sanding and smoothing
Cut off tool
Help cut out the larger parts that my CNC can't cut due to the size of CNC that I have
Belt Sander
Smoothing the rough surfaces of the aluminum parts that have been cut out using Reciprocating Saw or Cut Off Tool
10 inch Drill Press
Drilling evenly aligned holes in multiple layers of metal that I've previously cut using other tools
Heat Gun
Shrink tubing to protect the wiring, as well as cleaning off excess soldering
Various Hand Drills
Drilling holes into aluminum or 3D printed parts as well as threading holes to be able to screw in nuts and bolts
CNC Machine
Cut out the finished result of a 3D designed part from aluminum
Shop Vac
Cleaning aluminum shavings from the CNC Machine, Belt Sander, and Drill Press
Soldering Station
Provides an extra set of 'hands' for more precise soldering
DIY 3D Printer
Printing prototyped designs that I've 3D designed using Autodesk Fusion360
Reciprocating Saw
Help cut out the parts that are too large for my CNC machine to cut due to the size of CNC that I have
Dremel Drill Press
Stabilize my Dremel to assist in cutting finer details into a part, as well as sanding and smoothing parts
Orbital Desktop Computer
Customized for CAD and CAM designing capabilities
Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer
Printing small prototyped designs that I've 3D designed using Autodesk Fusion360