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Re: Rookie Team Shopping List

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Originally Posted by Nemo View Post
Laptop for programming and driver's station
I would like to emphasize this. The Rookie KOP comes with a Classmate driver's station but I very much dislike it. I replaced ours a few years ago and we haven't looked back. I fully recommend not using it except in an emergency. From our experience, even a $300 laptop is superior to the Classmate for programming and as a Driver's Station.

Other than that, it's going to depend on your budget.
Anderson Power Pole Connectors (see mouser)
Proper Crimping Tools (See powerwerx)
ZipCord wire (Example, cheaper sources are out there)
For very neat wiring and you can buy 4 conductor 22 AWG Belden Wire from Mouser.
About 6 extra batteries (make sure you buy the correct part numbers)
2x Triple 6A chargers (From Andymark)

I should post our suppliers somewhere.
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