Reddit reviews AmazonBasics Hex Key Allen Wrench Set with Ball End - Set of 26
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26-piece long-arm hex key set for quickly tightening or loosening fasteners; standard and metric sizesMade of chrome-vanadium steel for rugged strength; black oxide finish for protection against corrosion; sand blasted for a smooth surfaceLong-arm design provides extended reach and enhanced leverage and torque; beveled ends ensure easy insertionBall-end design allows entry angle of up to 25 degrees for easily reaching around obstructionsIncludes 2 hinged storage cases with dedicated slots and clear size markings; backed by an AmazonBasics limited 1-year warranty
I'd recommend a really slim flathead or a knife blade to get under the cover. You need a ball ended allen key to get to the screw properly.
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What type of budget does your team have?
How much space is available as your work area?
How experienced at building robots are the mentors?
What build system does you team intend to use? How many custom parts do y'all want to make?
What level of CAD skills does the team have?
We need to know these things to give valid advice. If your team has $100 to spend on tools the list is really different than if your team has $500. If your team has ~$4000 and really experienced mentors the list is also totally different.
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Let's assume your team has really limited budget and wants to make the most of it. I will also assume you are using the REV system.
Here is my minimum tool list:
5.5 mm Nut Driver - http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1119/
5.5 mm wrench - http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1374/
Allen wrench set - https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Hex-Allen-Wrench-Ball/dp/B0776C2D6H/
Rotary Cutter - https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-2305-Rotary-Tool-Shaft/dp/B003BYRFH8
Hand drill - https://smile.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-DR260C-Drill-Driver/dp/B00T2VJ93C/
Hack saw - https://smile.amazon.com/Tactix-267031-Adjustable-Hacksaw-Frame/dp/B00ABBUU2Q/
Bench Vice - https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-453BV-3-Inch-Heavy-Swivel/dp/B07KKXQQ3S
Metric Drill bit set - https://smile.amazon.com/Drill-Warehouse-99pcs-1-5mm-Titanium/dp/B01NC25BRK
Pliers set - https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Tools-4-Piece-Pliers-Set/dp/B015X2NHOK
That works out to be ~$110 + shipping and tax. These are the bare minimum tools IMO. If you can answer the questions above I can give you some better advice.
- Frank
Use a small Alan wrench/Hex key, or if you have an old fork you don't care about you can bend the tines with some pliers. Stick either of these under the bowl and wiggle it loose.