Here is what I use to build my projects: how I work, the Fusion MCP I share, and the tools on my bench.
The AI Make process
How I plan, design, print and test every project with a small team of AI assistants. Read the process →
Fusion MCP
The tool I use to let AI assistants model parts directly in Fusion, and how you can set it up. See the Fusion MCP →
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Items tagged “Used in Reward Rocket” are the exact parts from that build. Quantities and where each one goes are in the Reward Rocket parts list.
Tools
Tools every maker should have on the bench.
Digital calipers
NEIKO 01407A 0-6" Digital Caliper
You need accurate measurements to model parts that fit the first time.
View on AmazonFlush cutters
Hakko CHP-170 Micro Cutter (2-pack)
Clips supports, zip ties and leads cleanly and flush.
View on AmazonDeburring tool
Noga NG1003 Heavy Duty Deburr Tool (3 blades)
Removes elephant's foot, burrs and sharp edges from prints and metal.
View on AmazonMultimeter
AstroAI TRMS 6000-Count Auto-Ranging Multimeter
Use it for every wiring, thermistor, heater and power-supply problem.
View on AmazonSoldering iron
Fanttik T1 Max Cordless Soldering Iron Kit
Cordless, ready in seconds, and comes with C210 tips for precise electronics work.
View on AmazonHex drivers
Wiha 26491 5-pc Metric Ball-End Hex Driver Set
Covers the 1.5-3 mm hex screws on printers, drones and kits.
View on AmazonPrecision bit set
iFixit Mako Driver Kit, 64 bits
A driver for every tiny or security screw on electronics.
View on AmazonTweezers
Hakko CHP 7-SA Fine-Point Curved Tweezers
Picks strings out of nozzles and places SMD parts and small screws.
View on AmazonHeat gun
Wagner HT1000 Dual-Temp Heat Gun
Shrinks heat-shrink tubing, removes stringing and lets you reshape plastic.
View on AmazonScraper
Titan 17002 Multi-Purpose + Mini Razor Scraper Set
Lifts stuck prints and cleans residue off flat surfaces.
View on AmazonHobby knife
X-ACTO #1 Precision Knife
Trims supports and brims and handles any fine cut.
View on AmazonMetric tap set (M2-M12)
OFNMY Metric Tap & Drill Set, M2-M12 taps + tap wrench + T-handle
Cuts and repairs M2-M8 threads in aluminum and printed parts.
View on AmazonMini drill press
Precision Mini Benchtop Drill Press, B10 chuck
Drills small holes accurately in prints, PCBs and models.
View on Amazon3D printer
Creality K2 Plus Combo (with CFS)
A large-format (350 mm), fast, multicolor printer. It's the shop's main machine.
View on AmazonSingle-board computer
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB)
Runs Klipper, OctoPrint, cameras and home-lab projects.
View on AmazonMicrocontroller
AITRIP ESP32-S3 dev boards + GPIO expansion breakout (2 sets)
WiFi/Bluetooth brain for sensors, motors and IoT builds; it's the Reward Rocket controller.
View on AmazonConsumables
Polymaker PLA PRO
Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro 1.75mm 1kg, Blue
A tough, reliable everyday PLA for prototypes and functional parts.
View on AmazonPETG filament
ELEGOO Rapid PETG 1.75mm 1kg (Space Gray)
Stronger and more heat-resistant than PLA, and it prints at high speed.
View on AmazonElectronics starter set
ELEGOO Upgraded Electronics Fun Kit (830-pt breadboard, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, jumpers, power module)
Every basic part you need to prototype a circuit, all in one box.
View on AmazonCA glue kit
STARBOND Thin/Medium/Thick CA + Activator Kit
Bonds printed parts in seconds, with three viscosities for different gaps.
View on AmazonHeat-set inserts
3DZWMAN 60W Heat Set Insert Iron + tips + 100 M3 inserts
Adds strong, reusable metal threads to printed parts.
View on AmazonMetric socket-head screw kit
Fgruh 1760-pc M2-M5 hex socket head screw assortment
Keeps the most common printer and robot fasteners on hand. Covers Reward Rocket's M2x6 and M3x8 socket heads.
View on AmazonSpring assortment
NEIKO 50456A 200-pc Compression & Extension Spring Set
Gives you a replacement spring for latches, tensioners and mechanisms.
View on AmazonBearings - 608ZZ
Dianrui 200-pc 608ZZ Ball Bearings
The standard 8x22x7 bearing for idlers, spool holders and builds.
View on AmazonBearings - 625ZZ
KABOBEARING 20-pc 625ZZ Bearings 5x16x5mm
Common 3D-printer idler and extruder bearing.
View on AmazonELEGOO PLA+
ELEGOO Rapid PLA+ 4 kg bundle (black/white/red/blue)
Fast-printing PLA+ in four basic colors. Reward Rocket was printed with it.
View on AmazonCountersunk screw kit
NINDEJIN 450-pc M2/M2.5/M3 Phillips countersunk assortment
Flush screws for bezels, lids and keepers.
View on AmazonCountersunk socket screw kit
Bnnrjia 1005-pc M2-M3 stainless countersunk hex socket assortment
Flush-mount socket screws for floors and base plates.
View on AmazonGrub screw kit
AXK 666-pc flat-point stainless set screw kit M2-M8
Locks gears and pulleys onto shafts.
View on AmazonHeat-set insert assortment
Ktehloy 400-pc M2-M6 heat-set insert kit
Every insert size in one box, including M2.
View on AmazonM3 heat-set inserts
ruthex RX-M3Sx4.0 short M3 inserts (100)
Short, well-made M3 inserts for thin printed walls.
View on AmazonWasher assortment
YLYL 800-pc 304 stainless flat washer assortment
Spacers and shims for M2-M3 builds.
View on AmazonBearings - 686ZZ
HiPicco 686ZZ 6x13x5 mm bearings
Small bearing for 6 mm shafts.
View on AmazonStepper motor + driver
ELEGOO 5-set 28BYJ-48 5V stepper + ULN2003 driver board
Cheap, easy motion for small mechanisms and indicators.
View on AmazonHall sensor
FORIOT 10-pc A3144/3144E Hall effect sensor modules
Homing and position sensing with a small magnet.
View on AmazonMagnets
Caturledas 3x2 mm neodymium magnets (400)
Triggers Hall sensors and makes snap-together printed parts.
View on AmazonTactile button
Omron B3F-5050 12x12 mm tactile switch
A solid, clicky input button for projects.
View on AmazonUSB-C panel inlet
DWEII 10-pc USB-C female panel-mount 2-pin solder jack
Clean USB-C power input on any enclosure.
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5V 2A USB-A power adapter
Powers ESP32 and stepper projects.
View on AmazonUSB-A to USB-C cable
USB-A to USB-C cable
Connects the supply to a USB-C inlet.
View on AmazonJumper wires
ELEGOO 120-pc Dupont jumper wires (M-F, M-M, F-F)
Quick, solder-free connections between boards, drivers and sensors.
View on AmazonHookup wire
Flexible silicone-insulated hookup wire
Soldered leads for buttons and power runs.
View on AmazonStainless shaft
MewuDecor 6 mm x 100 mm 304 stainless round rod
Straight axle stock for gears and rotating parts.
View on AmazonAcrylic tube
Rebower 18" clear rigid tube, 51 mm ID x 55 mm OD
Clear display enclosure for kinetic builds.
View on Amazon3D-print adhesive
ARKA KRAFTPROTZ 3D DRUCK liquid adhesive
Glue made for printed plastics; Reward Rocket's magnet and fin joints use it.
View on AmazonMetric nut, washer & screw kit
Mywish 1290-pc M2/M3/M4/M5 Assortment, 304 stainless (nuts, flat washers, button-head screws)
Keeps matching M2-M5 nuts, washers and screws on hand for any bolted printer, robot or electronics build.
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