← Workshop

BUILD YOUR VERSION

Hardware & tools from BigBob’s own bench.

Choose the boards and accessories that match your build. This is a collection of electronics BigBob personally purchased—not a shopping cart you need to buy in full.

BigBob Approved

This badge means personally purchased by BigBob. Each card separately explains its Workshop integration status. Ownership does not mean every item has completed compatibility or load testing.

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Tools · Soldering

Haisstronica solder-seal wire connectors, 100-pack

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B07J3V7SB3View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

80W 110V adjustable-temperature soldering iron kit

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B08PZBPXLZView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

MG Chemicals 8341 no-clean flux paste, 10ml

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B00425FUW2View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

XOOL silicone soldering work mat

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B06Y5KRFYRView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Lesnow 10ft desoldering wick braid

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B094GZ6CPZView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Rosin soldering flux paste, two jars

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B08MVXW4RYView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

No-clean soldering flux paste and desoldering wick

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B0CZJ4YQTHView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Weller brass sponge tip cleaner with silicone holder

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B08FQBS97LView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Srutueo 3-in-1 PCB solder-pad repair tools

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B0CX7XL9TLView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

JOYALENS JL249MS 10.1-inch HDMI soldering microscope

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B09WYLNK8ZView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Ziopetru solder fume extractor with work-aid clips

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B0D4TXKGTTView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Fachoik 100ml no-clean liquid soldering flux

Personally purchased soldering-bench tool or supply. Select the variant and check fit for your equipment.

Personally purchased · B0CPQ1CT31View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Saipe 900M-T-I soldering iron tips, 10-pack

Replacement tips from BigBob’s bench. Confirm the tip family fits your soldering iron; tips are not universal.

Personally purchased · B094NVX869View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Saipe 900M-T-IS soldering iron tips, 10-pack

Replacement tips from BigBob’s bench. Confirm the tip family fits your soldering iron; tips are not universal.

Personally purchased · B094NTFYXGView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

Rindion 60/40 rosin-core solder wire, four-pack

Lead-containing solder from BigBob’s bench. Use suitable ventilation and wash hands after handling.

Personally purchased · B0DT9CG5HGView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools · Soldering

HengTianMei 60/40 rosin-core solder wire, 1.2mm / 50g

Lead-containing solder from BigBob’s bench. Use suitable ventilation and wash hands after handling.

Personally purchased · B0D7VXG2ZLView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools

CRAFTSMAN ratcheting screwdriver, 26-piece multibit set CMHT68001

Personally purchased assembly tool. Choose a bit that fits the fastener and avoid overtightening printed parts.

Personally purchased · B07SGVXKZ9View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Tools

BOSCH GSD4V-35 4V Max USB-C rechargeable screwdriver

Personally purchased assembly tool. Choose a bit that fits the fastener and avoid overtightening printed parts.

Personally purchased · B0FST2CFPSView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Power

Kobalt 24V Max battery adapter with fuse & wire terminals

BigBob uses these adapters to power his projects from everyday power-tool batteries. This adapter connects the battery; it does not reduce its voltage. Use correctly rated regulators for each device and confirm protection, wiring and load requirements.

Personally purchased · B09W1BSLX5View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Wiring & prototyping

ELEGOO ESP-WROOM-32 development boards — Body and Dome

Current Body / Dome hardware; commissioning firmware, physical outputs disabled.

Personally purchased · B0D8T53CQ5View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Cameras

ESP32 CAM Development Board,OV3660 Camera for ESP32-CAM MB Type-C WiFi/Bluetooth Development Board,DC 5V Dual Core Development Board with 2.4G Antennas IPEX, TF Card Module

Cam 4 / Rear: capture verified; streaming quality still under evaluation.

Personally purchased · B0FVXXDQRQView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

AITRIP 1 Pack ESP32 Development Board ESP32-2432S028R WiFi Bluetooth 2.8 Inch 240X320 Smart Display TFT Module Touch Screen for Arduino

Workshop Hub prototype. CYD software remains unreleased.

Personally purchased · B0CKYVPWX9View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Yuuhseel 6PCS DRV8833 Dual DC Stepper Motor Driver Module H-Bridge Board Compatible with Arduino TB6612

Small low-voltage mechanism experiments. Not selected for full-size foot drive; verify supply and motor current.

Personally purchased · B0FX9N6YRRView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

VKLSVAN 3PCS DRV8833 DC Dual Motor Driver h-Bridge Driver Board for TB6612 for Arduino Microcontroller Better Than L298N

Small low-voltage mechanism experiments. Not selected for full-size foot drive; verify supply and motor current.

Personally purchased · B0DQGNM77NView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

6 Pcs ESP32 Development Board ESP-WROOM-32 ESP-32S Dual Mode WiFi Bluetooth Dual Cores Microcontroller 30 Pin Low Power Compatible with A rduino IDE

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B0DSZFD1SDView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

11PCS MOSFET, Motor Controller, Switch Driver Module, DC 5V-36V 15A (30A Peak 400W),0-20KHz PWM Adjustment Electronic Switch Control Board Motor Speed Control Lamp Brightness Control

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0FNJXKGQ7View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

AYWHP ESP32 Development Board, ESP32 ESP-32 Module with CP2012 Chip WiFi+Bluetooth Dual Core Support STA/AP/STA+AP Type-C Interface 38 PINS Soldered Version Compatible with Arduino(5 PCS)

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B0DG8JSS7VView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.47inch Display Development Board, 172×320, 262K Color, 160MHz Running Frequency Single-Core Processor, Supports Wi-Fi 6 & BLE, with Colorful RGB LED, ESP32 with Display

Future display candidate; exact-model Workshop firmware not yet qualified.

Personally purchased · B0DHTMYTCYView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

BTF-LIGHTING 2 Pack WS2812B ECO RGB Alloy Wires 5050SMD Individual Addressable 8X32 256 Pixel LED Matrix Flexible FPCB Full Color Works with WLED,SP802E Controllers Image Video Text Display DC5V

Future display candidate; exact-model Workshop firmware not yet qualified.

Personally purchased · B09XWR1Y5KView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

Waveshare ESP32-S3 7inch Capacitive Touch Screen Development Board 800×480 Resolution 7 inch 65K RGB LCD Disply,5-Point Touch,Supports WiFi & Bluetooth

Future larger console. Workshop firmware planned, not released.

Personally purchased · B0D6XSY476View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

WWZMDiB 5Pcs DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player Module Support TF Card and U Disk Storage MP3 WAV WMA Decoding Compatible with for Arduino Raspberry Pi ESP32 STM

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B0CH2WZT5QView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Cameras

SenseCAP Watcher W1-A AI Agent with Clear Enclosure, ESP32S3 Processor, Microphone, Camera, Speaker, Voice Control

Cam 1 / Front Watcher: project camera and AI integration in testing.

Personally purchased · B0F8TQ13KRView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

Teyleten Robot ESP32S ESP32 Development Board 2.4GHz Dual-Core WiFi +Bluetooth 2 Function Microcontroller for Arduino (ESP32 30P, 3PCS)

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B08246MCL5View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Sound

ALMOCN 2PCS YX5200 DFPlayer Mini MP3 Player Audio Module + 4PCS 2W 8Ohm Round Micro Speaker MP3 Voice Decode Board Supporting TF Card U-Disk IO/Serial Port/AD for Arduino

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0C4DXPWHSView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

ideaspark® ESP32 Development Board Integrated 1.14 inch ST7789 135x240 TFT LCD Display,WiFi+BL Wireless Module,CH340 Driver USB Type-C for Arduino Micropython (ESP32 1.14 inch LCD(Solder PIN))

Future display candidate; exact-model Workshop firmware not yet qualified.

Personally purchased · B0D7S7YQMCView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

Hosyond 3.5'' 320x480 Touch Screen ESP32 Display with WiFi+BT, ST7796U Driver LCD TFT Screen Module for Arduino IoT

Future display candidate; exact-model Workshop firmware not yet qualified.

Personally purchased · B0D93MBWC2View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

KOOBOOK 5Pcs DRV8833 Motor Drive Module 1.5A Dual H Bridge DC Gear Motor Driver Controller Board

Small low-voltage mechanism experiments. Not selected for full-size foot drive; verify supply and motor current.

Personally purchased · B07S4FVY9MView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

ESP-WROOM-32 ESP32 ESP-32S Development Board 2.4GHz Dual-Mode WiFi + Bluetooth Dual Cores Microcontroller Processor Integrated with Antenna RF AMP Filter AP STA Compatible with Arduino IDE (3PCS)

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B08D5ZD528View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

D-FLIFE 10pcs DRV8833 Motor Drive Module 1.5A Dual H Bridge DC Gear Motor Driver Controller Board

Small low-voltage mechanism experiments. Not selected for full-size foot drive; verify supply and motor current.

Personally purchased · B0C6WRFJWMView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

2 Set ESP32 Development Board - 30 Pin USB C ESP32 ESP-WROOM-32 ESP-32S WiFi+Bluetooth Dual Cores Microcontroller ESP32-DevKitC-32 with ESP32 Breakout Board GPIO 1 into 2 for Arduino

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B0DN5ZJZSLView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Sound

HiLetgo TF Card U Disk Play MP3 Decoder Player Module with Audio Amplifier Audio Decoding Player Module Micro USB 5V Power Supply

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B01DK9SL6CView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Sound

2Pcs Voice Recording Module Chip with Speaker Records and Plays Multiple Songs and Messages Create Recordable Custom Music Box Light MP3 Music Sensor Mobile Phone APP Connects to Bluetooth Module

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0FSJSM9JLView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Greartisan DC 12V 200RPM Gear Motor High Torque Electric Micro Speed Reduction Geared Motor Centric Output Shaft 37mm Diameter Gearbox

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B071GTTSV3View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

3pcs DC 12V 300RPM N20 High Torque Speed Reduction Motor 3mm Shaft Mini Metal Gearwheel Gear Motor with Metal Gearbox Micro Motor for RC Car, Robot Model, DIY Engine Toys

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0B8DBZLT4View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

3pcs DC 12V 200RPM N20 High Torque Speed Reduction Motor 3mm Shaft Mini Metal Gearwheel Gear Motor with Metal Gearbox Micro Motor for RC Car, Robot Model, DIY Engine Toys

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0B8DB6NC8View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

3pcs DC 6V 500RPM N20 High Torque Speed Reduction Motor 3mm Shaft Mini Metal Gearwheel Gear Motor with Metal Gearbox Micro Motor for DIY RC Toys

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0B8D9NVY8View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

DWEII 3PCS DC 6V 500RPM Speed Reduction Motor N20 3mm Shaft Mini Metal Gearwheel Gear Motor with Full Metal Gearbox Micro Motor for Robot Wheel DIY Toyst Model, DIY Engine Toys

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B09W161BFWView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

6 Pack N20 Gear Motors, DC 3V–6V Mini Slow Speed Gearbox Motors for RC Cars and Robot Models

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0DRP2P2WRView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

20KG RC Servo High Torque Servo Motors, Waterproof Full Metal Gear Steering Servo for 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/12 RC Car Robot DIY, Digital Servo with 25T Servo Horn, Control Angle 180°

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B073F92G2SView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Greartisan DC 12V 100RPM Gear Motor High Torque Electric Micro Speed Reduction Geared Motor Centric Output Shaft 37mm Diameter Gearbox

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B072R57C56View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

RioRand Small PWM DC Motor Speed Controller - for 6V 12V 24V 28V 3A 80W Low-Voltage Gear Motors with Forward/Reverse Switch Control

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B071H2YQG5View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Hanaive 16 Pcs Mini MG90s 9g Micro Servo Motor RC Servo Kit for Robot Helicopter Airplane Car Boat Control

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0D13SL79NView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Miuzei MG90S 9G Micro Servo Motor Metal Geared Motor Kit for RC Car Robot Helicopter, Mini Servos for Arduino Project (5)

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0BWJ2CK9DView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

lkelyonewy Servo Extension Cable 3-Pin Male to Female 60 Core Lead Wire Cable Connectors Control Board Remote (300Mm/11.8In-15Pcs)

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0CG3CDQ94View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Micro Gear Motor High DC 12V 400RPM N20 16mm Shaft M4x55mm Screw Reducer Reduction Motor with

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B07NP88LSXView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

Miuzei MG90S 9G Micro Servo Motor Metal Geared Motor Kit for RC Car Robot Helicopter, Mini Servos for Arduino Project (10)

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0BWJ26PX2View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Motion & switching

INJORA RC Servo 12g Digital Servo with 15T Metal Mount and Arm for AX24 RC Axial SCX24 Car Model Upgrade Parts (Brass Black)

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0BFF5ZVW4View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Lighting

DiCUNO 100Pcs 5MM Pre Wired 12V Warm White LED Diodes, 9.4 Inch/24CM Ultra Bright Light Emitting Diodes Assorted Color Kit Box for Circuit Science Experiment, DIY Lighting Projects

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B08GSMS6H2View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Wiring & prototyping

OCR 40PCS 2.54mm Male and Female Pin Header Connector 40Pin Single Row Breakaway PCB Board for Arduino Shield

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0774VBJ3JView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Lighting

LOAMLIN WS2812B IC RGB 5050SMD ECO Individual Addressable LED Strip Light, 16.4FT 300LED 60LED/m Flexible Full Color IP30 DC5V Black PCB for DIY Project (No Power Adapter or Controller)

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B0956C7KFRView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Controllers

WLAN WiFi Internet Development Board D1 Mini NodeMcu Lua 4M Bytes Development Module Base on ESP8266 ESP-12F for Arduino Compatible with WeMos D1 Mini (2PCS)

Expansion-board candidate; verify chip, pinout and firmware profile before assigning a role.

Personally purchased · B07W8ZQY62View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Displays

Dweii 4 PCS Speaker 3 Watt 8 Ohm Mini Speaker 8ohm 3w Loundspeaker Micro for Arduino with JST-PH2.0 Interface for Small Electronic Projects Advertising Machines LCD TV Monitors

Future display candidate; exact-model Workshop firmware not yet qualified.

Personally purchased · B0B4D1BN4FView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Lighting

(5 Colors x 40 pcs = 200 pcs) 1206 SMD LED Diode Lights Assorted Kit (Mini Chip 3.2mm x 1.6mm for PCB DC 20mA) Super Bright Lighting Bulb Lamps Electronics Components Light Emitting Diodes Chips

Owned accessory candidate. Fit, power requirements and software integration depend on your build.

Personally purchased · B09Y1VHMJ4View on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Wiring & prototyping

Dorhea 10PCS 5V Regulator Module Mini Voltage Reducer Adjustable DC 4.5-24V 12V 24V Step Down to 5V 3A Buck Converter Board Reduced Voltage Regulator Power Supply Transformer Module

Power prototype candidate. Validate input range, output and actual load before wiring.

Personally purchased · B08Y674Z6FView on Amazon ↗
BigBob Approved

Lighting

Freenove RFID Starter Kit V2.0 for Arduino | Beginner Learning | UNO R3 MEGA Nano Micro | Processing Oscilloscope Voltmeter | 49 Projects, 251 Pages Detailed Tutorials, 190+ Components

Purchased older kit. Current listing and kit contents may differ from the original.

Personally purchased · B0721B8228View on Amazon ↗