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# Before anything is bought by a team you must approve it.
# When reviewing BOMs always check for:
## Complete list of parts, this should be representative of the designs and include fasteners and wire and everything else.
## Shipping and tax costs.
## If a cheaper or better alternative exists.
## If a cheaper supplier exists.
# When looking for places to find parts, here is the order of places to look:
## In the Makerlab, here is the inventory (cost included in BOM).
## In the Makerstore, here is the makerstore guide and here are your codes (cost included in BOM).
### Assume prices from the store are what you would find at aliexpress for a certain component (electronics not metal).
## Online or local stores, some common places are:
### Amazon
### Digikey
### Robotshop
### Active tech electronics (local)
### Gervais electronics (local)
### A2D electronics (local)
### Hardware stores: home hardware, home depot, rona (local)
### Metal Pros (local)
# When reviewing BOMs always check for:
## Complete list of parts, this should be representative of the designs and include fasteners and wire and everything else.
## Shipping and tax costs.
## If a cheaper or better alternative exists.
## If a cheaper supplier exists.
# When looking for places to find parts, here is the order of places to look:
## In the Makerlab, here is the inventory (cost included in BOM).
## In the Makerstore, here is the makerstore guide and here are your codes (cost included in BOM).
### Assume prices from the store are what you would find at aliexpress for a certain component (electronics not metal).
## Online or local stores, some common places are:
### Amazon
### Digikey
### Robotshop
### Active tech electronics (local)
### Gervais electronics (local)
### A2D electronics (local)
### Hardware stores: home hardware, home depot, rona (local)
### Metal Pros (local)