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. 2021 Mar 10;9:e00189. doi: 10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00189
Designator Component Number Cost per unit – (€) Total cost - (€) Source of materials Material type
General Components (MakerBeam)
MBXL300 300 mm black MakerBeamXL 4 3.25 13 https://www.makerbeam.com/300mm-4p-black-makerbeamxl-15mmx15mm.html Metal
MBXL200 200 mm black MakerBeamXL 1 2.31 2.31 https://www.makerbeam.com/200mm-4p-black-makerbeamxl-15mmx15mm.html Metal
MBXL150 150 mm black MakerBeamXL 1 1.75 1.75 https://www.makerbeam.com/150mm-4p-black-makerbeamxl-15mmx15mm.html Metal
MBXL100 100 mm black MakerBeamXL 1 1.25 1.25 https://www.makerbeam.com/100mm-4p-black-makerbeamxl-15mmx15mm.html Metal
MBXL50 50 mm black MakerBeamXL 7 0.63 4.38 https://www.makerbeam.com/50mm-4p-black-makerbeamxl-15mmx15mm.html Metal
MBR 30 cm M3 Compatible Linear Rails with Carriage (MakerBeam) 2 21.5 43 https://www.makerbeam.com/300mm-linear-slide-rail-and-carriage.html Metal
M3S25 Square Headed Bolts 25 mm (25p) for MakerBeam 6 0.08 0.47 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-square-headed-bolts-25mm-25p-for-makerbe.html Metal
M3S12 Square Headed Bolts 12 mm (100p) for MakerBeam 9 0.08 0.7317 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-square-headed-bolts-12mm-100p-for-makerb.html Metal
M3S6 Square Headed Bolts 6 mm (250p) for MakerBeam 68 0.06 3.77 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-square-headed-bolts-6mm-250p-for-makerbe.html Metal
M3N Nuts Regular (250p) 73 0.02 1.31 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-nuts-regular-250p.html Metal
MBCB MakerBeam Corner brackets (MakerBeamXL and OpenBeam compatible) 6 0.58 3.47 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-corner-brackets-12p.html Metal
MBXLLB MakerBeam XL Right Angle Bracket (12p) 4 0.75 2.98 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-makerbeam-xl-right-angle-bracket-12p.html Metal
MBXLTB MakerBeam XL T Bracket (12p) 2 0.75 1.49 https://www.makerbeam.com/makerbeam-makerbeam-xl-t-bracket-12p.html Metal
M3NT T-Slot Nuts for MakerBeam (25p) 4 0.2 0.8 https://www.makerbeam.com/t-slot-nuts-for-makerbeamxl-50p.html Metal
MBXLCC Corner Cubes Black (12p) − 15mmx15mmx15mm 6 1.25 7.47 https://www.makerbeam.com/openbeam-corner-cubes-black-12p-for-makerbeamxl-or.html Metal
General Components (Additional)
M6S25 Bright Zinc Plated Steel Hex Bolt, M6 × 25 mm 16 0.25 4 https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/hex-bolts/9173107/ Metal
M5S50 RS PRO Pozidriv Pan Head Bright Zinc Plated Steel Machine Screw, M5, 50 mm 3 0.17 0.5 https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/machine-screws/9087719?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_IE_EN_Fasteners_And_Fixings-_-Screws_And_Bolts%7CMachine_Screws-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-394349412895&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy_OiiuW35wIVBLTtCh1KJA6REAQYAyABEgJI3vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Metal
3D Printed Components
3DWS 3D-Printed Wheel Spacer, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 25% Infill 1 0.4 0.4 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2203872 Polymer
3DXYZC 3D-Printed XYZ Coupler, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 25% Infill 1 1.69 1.69 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ES3HR Polymer
3DOH 3D-Printed Optics Holder, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 25% Infill 1 1.05 1.05 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ES3HR Polymer
PiCH 3D-Printed Pi Camera Holder, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 15% infill 1 0.51 0.51 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ES3HR Polymer
LEDHM 3D-Printed LED Holder Mould, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 15% infill 1 6.31 6.31 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ES3HR Polymer
3DPH 3D-Printed Plate Holder, PLA, 0.15 mm Resolution, 15% infill 1 4.71 4.71 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/ES3HR Polymer
Motion Control Hardware
X1P Tronxy X1 3D Printer Printing Machine Educational Desktop Print 3D with 150x150x150mm - X1 (Gearbest) 1 135.84 135.84 https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_494194.html?wid=1433363&currency = EUR&vip = 4265218&gclid = EAIaIQobChMIluiuttiR5wIVQ7TtCh2BYAQGEAQYASABEgIMqPD_BwE Other
BB Thorlabs - MB3030/M - Aluminium Breadboard, 300 mm × 300 mm × 12.7 mm, M6 Taps 1 141.38 141.38 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MB3030/M Metal
AUR3 Arduino Uno R3 USB Microcontroller 1 21.49 21.49 https://www.robotshop.com/eu/en/arduino-uno-r3-usb-microcontroller.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIufmc4bzB5gIVh6ztCh0yaQzNEAQYAiABEgK-BfD_BwE Other
CNCMS KINGPRINT CNC Shield V3.0 Expansion Board for Arduino with 4pcs A4988 Stepper Motor Driver with Heatsink kits for Arduino 1 14.11 14.11 https://www.amazon.co.uk/KINGPRINT-Expansion-Arduino-Stepper-Heatsink/dp/B0799JLFV4/ref=asc_df_B0799JLFV4/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310830238305&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4202945403292490884&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9040157&hvtargid=pla-563353773270&psc=1 Other
SMD Drv8825 Stepper Motor Driver 3 2.75 8.24 https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANGEEK-Drv8825-Stepper-Driver-Printer/dp/B07WRGTC58/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=DRV8825&qid=1581003378&sr=8%E2%80%933-spons&ps=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFIUVBJNzNQTDU3QU4mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2OTAzOTgyOUhEUUNGMFhOTklIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNzQyNzQxM0RDTEVZNzA3Q1NLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Other
USB 30CM Blue USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Male Power Data Transmission Cable for UNO R3 MEGA 2560 1 1.52 1.52 https://uk.banggood.com/30CM-Blue-USB-2_0-Type-A-Male-to-Type-B-Male-Power-Data-Transmission-Cable-For-Arduino-p-1306749.html?gmcCountry=IE&currency=EUR&createTmp=1&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_bgcs&utm_content=zouzou&utm_campaign=pla-ieg-ele-diy1-pc&ad_id=337459540786&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI68n9kL7B5gIVRrTtCh0djwomEAQYAiABEgL-FvD_BwE&cur_warehouse=CN Other
Optics
PiCV2 Raspberry Pi Camera V2 Camera Module, CSI-2, 3280 × 2464 Resolution 1 27.5 27.5 https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/video-modules/9132664/ Other
RCL Adafruit Flex Cable for Raspberry Pi Camera − 24″ / 610 mm [ADA1731] 1 3.1 3.1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adafruit-Flex-Cable-Raspberry-Camera/dp/B00M4DAQH8/ref Other
SM1L10 SM1L10 - SM1 Lens Tube, 1.00″ Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included 1 13.34 13.34 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=SM1L10 Metal
SM1L05 SM1L05 - SM1 Lens Tube, 0.50″ Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included 1 11.79 11.79 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=SM1L05 Metal
OBJL Olympus PLN 10X Objective 1 315 315 https://www.edmundoptics.eu/p/olympus-pln-10x-objective/29222/ Metal
SRA SM1A3 - Adapter with External SM1 Threads and Internal RMS Threads 1 16.82 16.82 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=SM1A3 Metal
TLCP CP33/M - SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35″ Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap 3 15.35 46.05 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=CP33/M Metal
CAR3 Cage Assembly Rod, 3″ Long, Ø6 mm 1 5.87 5.87 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=ER3-P4 Metal
CAR1 Cage Assembly Rod, 1″ Long, Ø6 mm 2 4.49 9.98 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=ER1-P4 Metal
TL AC254-050-A - f = 50.0 mm, Ø1″ Achromatic Doublet, ARC: 400–700 nm 1 73.77 73.77 https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=AC254-050-A Other
LPF SCHOTT OG-515, 25.4 mm Dia., Long pass Filter 1 33.19 33.19 https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/og-515%E2%80%9325.4mm-dia.-longpass-filter/5560/ Other
DSSil 50 g Silicone (Dragon Skin™ 10 Medium) Cast to LEDHM and Cured 1 2.13 2.13 https://www.benam.co.uk/products/silicone/addition/dragon-skin/dragon-skin-10-medium Polymer
LEDw, LEDb, LEDr, LEDg ATPWONZ 300pcs 3 mm 5 mm 2pin Light Emitting Diodes Round Head LED Lamp Assorted Colour Diodes Resistor Kit 1 5.94 0.1584 https://www.amazon.co.uk/ATPWONZ-300pcs-Emitting-Assorted-Resistor/dp/B06X3VT6TD/ref=asc_df_B06X3VT6TD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231995364607&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6766138935065738399&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9040157&hvtargid=pla-348541696479&psc=1 Other
Additional Electronics
Pi3B+ Raspberry Pi 3 Model B + SBC Computer Board 1 38.41 38.41 https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/1373331?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_IE_EN_Semiconductors-_-Semiconductor_Development_Kits%7CProcessor_And_Microcontroller_Development_Kits-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-393439849165&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4PWHpb7B5gIVjbHtCh3uCwnLEAQYASABEgJla_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Other
Pi3B + POW Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi Power Supply, Micro USB Type B with Universal Plug Type, 1.5 m 1 8.66 8,66 https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/raspberry-pi-power-supplies/9098126/ Other
mSDC Integral Micro SDHC Card V10 32 GB 1 5.89 5.89 https://www.vikingdirect.ie/en/integral-sdhc-card-v10-32-gb-p-1015415?cm_mmc=Google-_-PLA_GEN_GOOGLE-SHOPPING_technology_GOSC-_-technology-_-1015415&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIovLxr7_B5gIVhbTtCh3jNAk1EAQYBSABEgKuQPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Other