BEFORE YOU START
The scope of this version
A purchasing and test worksheet for the documented SO-101 platform. The motor kit and printed parts subtotal is $279.80; the camera adds $12. This is not an all-in robot price.
Choose the exact kit
Check the supplier SKU and current package contents. The motor kit and printed structures are separate products. Match the printed revision to the motors and leader/follower design; an adapter may already be included.
Finish the budget
Use the official bill of materials to confirm the required power supplies, USB cables, fasteners, clamps and computer. Reuse suitable equipment only after checking its requirements. Keep unpriced essentials in the shortlist.
Follow the manufacturer build
Use the official LeRobot SO-101 assembly, motor configuration and calibration instructions. Record kit revision, motor IDs, firmware and calibration files. This page does not replace that procedure.
Start with supervised movement
Secure the bench and follow the manufacturer setup procedure. First verify each joint, gripper and the stop procedure under direct supervision. Record any binding, heat, resets or unexpected motion before attempting a task.
Test one simple transfer
Choose one lightweight object and a fixed pickup/drop position. Record its dimensions, mass and lighting. Perform 20 supervised attempts and record successful transfers, drops, failed grasps and interventions separately. Twenty attempts are an initial comparison, not a reliability certification.
Publish what happened
Keep the same setup when comparing changes. Submit attempts/successes and failure details below. Upgrade one component at a time, repeat the same test and keep the old results for comparison.
Official sources
Your test checklist
These are your own notes, saved only in this browser. Checking a box does not turn the guide into a validated build.
VERSION HISTORY
What changed
0.1 - Initial sourced shopping worksheet, manufacturer links and a repeatable task-test template. Physical validation pending.
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