Lego Sorter

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Apologies for the haphazard initial upload, I expedited publishing these parts and will add more detailed instructions going forward. Thanks for your patience! These files are the key components of the Lego Sorter. The only item missing is the LED backlight structure, which was very low quality, so I decided not to add. You can read more about it here: https://medium.com/@pacogarcia3/lego-sorter-mechanical-design-5d6ec8784676 Key items you need as basics: 1) Some 2-inch PVC pipes (you can get them at Home Depot or Lowe's). 2) PVC glue for the PVC rollers. 3) At least four 8mm bearings https://www.amazon.com/Doradus-10x26x8mm-Bearing-6000-2Z-6000-ZZ/dp/B01KFT1YYQ/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1548297498&sr=1-21&keywords=8mm+bearing 4) A paper roll for the conveyors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JH4Y/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. 5) Contact paper to make the conveyor belt strong: https://www.amazon.com/Tact-Brand-Covering-Self-Adhesive-Semi-Transparent/dp/B00D8GBO2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548297597&sr=8-1&keywords=contact+paper 6) The belt I used to move the conveyors is a GT2: https://www.amazon.com/Timing-Pulley-Printer-Beauty-Star/dp/B0776KXY8G/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1548297291&sr=1-1&keywords=gt2+belt !!! Make sure you match your GT2 belt equipment diameters with your motor shaft diameter !!. 7) An M3 screw set (you need these to assemble all parts): https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Assortment-Precise-Beautiful-Printed/dp/B0714FLXND/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548297049&sr=8-1&keywords=m3 8) If not using stepper motors, you will need a torque motor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6KUVC1/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. 9) You will need a motor shield and sensors as you go. 10) I recommend buying an ATX power supply and some voltage regulators, as you'll most likely need 12v, 6v, 5v, and 3.3v as you go. Buy a breakout adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-20-pin-Supply-Breakout-Module/dp/B01NBU2C64/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1548297439&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=atx+breakout&psc=1