[MrForbes]

The past couple years, I've done most of the purchasing of robot parts. I think Forbes is a Scottish name? Maybe that's why I'm so thrifty?

We only spend money if we really have to, because we know how hard it was to get.

I hear you can make a successfull robot with the relatively cheap plywood they sell at the hardware store.

As for keeping track of it....doesn't matter what you use, the important thing is to have a plan before you start buying stuff.