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🧰 Tools


Bodyframe

For making the Octopus bodyframe you need a 3D printer. The one we have used is linkes below.

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3D printerBambuPrinting the bodyframe of the Octopus. Multiple printers can be used, but for this example, we use Bambu Lab 3D Printers X1 Series.link

Soldering (if needed)

If you want to solder all the components on the PCB yourself, you need a soldering iron kit, some tin and a soldering pad. Examples can be found below.

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Soldering iron kitSoldering iron kitThis is the primary tool used for melting solder.link
Soldering tinSoldering iron exampleSoldering tin to place components on the PCB.link
Soldering padSoldering pad exampleA soldering pad is useful to keep track of all the small hardware components while soldering the Octopus PCB.link