Bill of Materials (BOM)

This page lists the primary hardware components required to assemble the compute box for the SPROUT platform.

The BOM is organized by subsystem to simplify assembly, troubleshooting, and future hardware revisions.

Table of contents


Overview

Major subsystems

The compute box consists of the following subsystems:

  • Compute hardware
  • Power distribution
  • Embedded control electronics
  • Communication interfaces
  • Enclosure hardware
  • Wiring

Compute hardware

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
NVIDIA Jetson Nano 1 NVIDIA Main onboard computer 4GB RAM 16G eMMC
Arduino Uno Rev3 1 Amazon Low-level embedded controller
128 GB microSD Card 1 Amazon For Jetson Nano image
Dual-Mode Wireless NIC Module with Antennas 1 Amazon

Power distribution

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
DC-DC Buck Converter 5 Amazon
Inline Fuse Holder 5 Amazon
Blade Fuse Kit 1 Amazon
M18 Battery 1 Amazon B0C9TL93P4
Battery Adapter 1 Amazon
DC Barrel Plug to Bare Wire Cable 2 Amazon For Power Adapter use instead of batteries
Emergency Stop Switch 1 Mouser 123-84-5220.0020
Push Button Switch 1 Amazon B0BJ637Z3H
Push Button Cover 1 Amazon B0CM5W3PBS
Plastic Submersible Cord Grip/Gland 1 McMaster-Carr 69915K54

Embedded control electronics

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
DC Motor Driver 1 Cytron MDD10A
Custom Arduino Shield PCB 1 Custom Interface breakout board Mounted on Arduino, see Electronics
QB3 Pressure Regulators 4 ProportionAir Pneumatic pressure regulation
Solenoid Valve 3/2 NC 1 U.S. Solid

Pneumatics

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
1/2” Polyurethane Tubing 2 ft McMaster-Carr 5648K78
1/4” Polyurethane Tubing 5 ft McMaster-Carr 5648K25
1/4” Pipe Nipples, 3” Long 5 McMaster-Carr 46755K42
1/2” Push-to-Connect Fitting Plug 1 Amazon B08D6LFY9S Plugs for testing/troubleshooting pneumatics
1/4” Push-to-Connect Fitting Plug 1 Amazon B09FLG61BX Plugs for testing/troubleshooting pneumatics
1/4” Push-to-Connect OD x 1/4” NPT Thread Tee 1 (Pack of 10) Amazon B07RY31QH5
1/4” Push-to-Connect OD Elbow 1 (Pack of 10) Amazon B0B3X2CY13
1/4” Push-to-Connect OD x 1/4” NPT Thread Elbow 1 (Pack of 10) Amazon B07GLH22HV
1/4” Push-to-Connect OD x 1/4” NPT Female 3 McMaster-Carr 5779K131
1/2” Push-to-Connect OD x 1/4” NPT Female 1 McMaster-Carr 5779K445
1/4” NPT Female, Quick Connect Air Coupler 1 (pack of 10) Amazon
1/4” NPT Female, Quick Connect Air Plug 1 (pack of 10) Amazon B08M3VLL4D
Through-Wall Adapter, for 1/4” Tube OD Push-to-connect x 1/4 NPT Female 1 McMaster-Carr 5779K272
Check Valve, 1/4 NPT Female x NPT Male 1 McMaster-Carr 7768K22
Straight Adapter, for 1/4” Tube OD push-to-connect x 1/4 NPT Male 2 McMaster-Carr 5779K109

Communication interfaces and peripherals

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
USB Connector Panel-Mount 2 Amazon External USB access
USB 3.0 Cable 1ft Long, A-to-A, Male-to-Male 2 Amazon
DisplayPort to HDMI Cable, 3ft Long 1 Amazon B015OW3GJK
HDMI Connector Panel-Mount 1 Amazon B0CM386VJ3
RJ45 Connector Panel-Mount 1 Amazon B0C6PPZCV3
Ethernet Extension Cable 1ft Female-to-Male 1 Amazon B0CQ8F4CZX
6-pole Receptacle Connector 1 McMaster-Carr 8903T45
6-pole Plug Connector 1 McMaster-Carr 8903T15
15” LCD Display 1 Amazon B0BFRF126F
LCD1602 Display Module 1 Amazon B019K5X53O
Right Angle USB A to USB B male connector 1 Amazon B00B5HS7TI

Enclosure hardware

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
NANUK 930 Empty Case 1 Nanuk Cases 930S-000BK-0A0 Main compute box enclosure
ABS Mounting Plate for Junction Box 1 Amazon B0CGCS2C4B
3D Printed Attachments TBD TBD TBD See CAD
Pull Handle 2 McMaster-Carr 1568A64
M5 Plastic-Head Thumb Screws 1 (pack of 10) McMaster-Carr 96016A566-96016A237

Wiring

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
16 AWG Wire 1 roll Amazon Main power wiring Red/black
22 AWG Wire 1 kit Amazon B07G2JWYDW Signal wiring
Heat Shrink Tubing 1 kit Amazon B0DK34NL18 Multiple diameters
Expandable Braided Cable Sleeve Kit 1 kit Amazon B0F6YLMR18 Cable insulation Multiple diameters
Lever Wire Electrical Connector Kit 1 kit Amazon B07SFCCPZ6
JST-HX Connectors 1 kit Amazon B09ZTWCZ3K
XT60 Connector TBD TBD TBD Battery connector Optional

Fasteners

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
Metric Screw Assortment 1 Amazon B0CBMMPPKF
Heat-set Insert (Metric) Assortment 1 Amazon B0FWCF14RN
M3 Standoff Spacers Kit 1 kit Amazon B06Y5TJXY1

Miscellaneous

Item Qty Manufacturer/Source Part Number Description Notes
Two-Part Clear Epoxy 1 Gorilla (Amazon) B01M7VD07W
Loctite Super Glue Pro 1 Loctite (Amazon) B07VL6MP94
Velcro 1in Straps 1 Amazon B09QH2NVM1
Zip Ties 1 Amazon B08TVLYB3Q
Adhesive Zip Tie Mount 1 Amazon B07M69LK65

The following spare components are recommended for field deployment:

  • Extra buck converters
  • Spare fuses
  • Spare connectors
  • Extra robot bodies
  • Tape

Notes

Where possible:

  • use locking connectors
  • use waterproof feedthroughs for external connections
  • maintain consistent connector labeling