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Build with what you have.
Kit Track: You source the hardware; we provide the roadmap. Every month has a budget tier (tight, mid, premium), real product recommendations, and fallback paths if something's unavailable.
How to use this guide
- 1.Pick your budget tier (Budget ~$50–70, Mid ~$80–120, Premium ~$150+).
- 2.Check what you already have (webcam, power supply, etc.) — we'll flag those.
- 3.Add items to your cart using the provided links.
- 4.Use the fallback path if a component is out of stock or over budget.
Flexible approach
You don't have to buy everything at once. Many builders start with the budget tier, add components as they go, and upgrade later. All months work with just what's in your budget.
Shared Core
All three tracks (Kit, Internet, Offline) can complete M1–M6 without hardware. Internet and Offline use browser/local tools. Kit builders can too, or add hardware whenever ready.
See & Sense
Camera + servo motor. Kit builders see the world and make a robot respond. Budget: ~$40–100.
Smart Sensor Network
Multi-sensor setup: temperature, light, motion sensors. Learn autonomous decision-making. Budget: ~$28–98 (sensors only).
Full Stack Bot
Integrate everything: sensors + decision logic + motors + power. Complete autonomous robot. Budget: ~$48–172 (new parts).
Shared Components (Used Across Multiple Months)
Budget Planner
Not sure where to start? Use the interactive budget planner to tell us your constraints, and we'll build a custom shopping list.
Open Budget Planner