List of things to buy for a new team

[Gene_Lapointe]

I saw a post a while back and forgot to save it with a spreadsheet that contained a list of recommended items to buy for a new team. (Not just the kit, but tools, extra items, etc) It was very detailed and I can’t seem to find it when searching. I was hoping one of you fine people might have it saved and would be wiling to share it. Thanks!

[CeleryStick]

not sure if this is what you are talking about, we have a list of items we have but a good thing to do is just look at all the things used by teams around you.
I found this doing a little bit of searching hopefully it helps you.

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[Gene_Lapointe]

We’re kind of a new area being expanded into. There are 2 other schools local that are starting up teams, but no one else within an hour and a half of us that I know of. (Northeast PA)

[turbodog]

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[technik3k]

@Gene_Lapointe

I saw a post a while back and forgot to save it with a spreadsheet that contained a list of recommended items to buy for a new team. (Not just the kit, but tools, extra items, etc)

I don’t remember seeing detailed spreadsheet, but this topic has a few good suggestions and links:

Just wanted to make a discussion post regarding what tools/machines y’all use and what people’s setups are like. It can serve as a guide for people new to the machining world and also a way to share the tips and tricks people use when working with vex parts or machining/fabricating custom parts for use in vex (whether it be vrc, vexu, or vex ai), or just a place to show off your setup. I’ll start it off with a guide of what I consider fairly necessary to have if you’re just starting off In vex…

I would say, 50% of success is good (but not too expensive to lose every once in a while) set of screwdrivers and wrenches. Dremel, cordless drill, small table top grinder, hacksaw, wise, set of files.

This is how our hex screwdrivers looked before vex switched to star screw heads:

In my experience, Robosource.net always has the most useful tools and generic parts at very reasonable prices.