Computer Stuff

• A relatively recent computer (these instructions were tested on a five-year-old “Grade C” refurbished HP EliteBook 8470P laptop bought on Newegg for ~$150, several Intel-based MacBooks running macOS 10.14 and later, and a random selection of Chromebooks)
• One or more USB flash drives (pretty much any brand and size will work; e used an old 8 GB USB 2.0 flash drive, and that was more than good neough; something like this is fine):
  • If you are using a Windows-based computer, get one USB flash drive
  • If you are using macOS, get two USB flash drives
  • If you are using a Chromebook, get three USB flash drives

Electronics Stuff

• 1x Battery holder, 4 AA batteries https://www.pololu.com/product/1159
• 1x Pololu Maestro Micro  https://www.pololu.com/product/1350 
• Breadboard (270 point) https://www.pololu.com/product/350
• 1x Wires with MF terminals, 2″ https://www.pololu.com/product/3964
• 1x Wires with MM terminals 2″ https://www.pololu.com/product/3965
• 1x 0.1″ (2.54mm) Crimp Connector Housing: 1×1-Pin 25-Pack https://www.pololu.com/product/1900
• 1x USB A to Mini cable https://www.pololu.com/product/1315
• 3x FEETECH Standard Servo FS5103B-FB with Position Feedback https://www.pololu.com/product/3441

Craft Stuff

• marker
• hobby knife
• packing tape
• 1/8″-thick foamcore
• hot glue gun with glue sticks
• wide rubber bands (optional)

Next Steps

You’ve got all the parts you need to succeed. Next step: Downloading, configuring, and testing the Software.