Inspect attached connector and polarity against Lite before connecting; do not force. Received ear dimensions and grille clearance need checking. The body mount has an unresolved 38 mm nominal grille/cassette/shell through-bolt stack; this does not block supported bench audio. No separate amplifier specified.
USB-A to USB-C data cable; selected candidate Seeed 106990248, 1 metre
Required: 1 · Buy only what is missing
Pi USB-A to Lite USB-C carries data and power.
Reuse a known-working cable. Charging-only cables are unsuitable. Keep the audio USB disconnect reachable. Final plug envelope and routing must be checked; this is not the Pi power supply.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
Amazon search phrase: Seeed 106990248 USB 3.1 Type C to A Cable 1 Meter
Measure nuts, screw stacks, speaker ears and printed clearances before fit-dependent purchases.
Borrow/reuse first. Check zero and repeat critical measurements. No model or offer selected.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
Amazon search phrase: digital caliper millimeters
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Drivers and nut tools matching the actual screw heads
Required: 1 · Buy only what is missing
Dry-fit and assemble without damaging small fasteners.
Check screw heads before buying a tool set; M2/M3/M4 describe threads, not driver sizes. Reuse suitable tools.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
Amazon search phrase: precision metric screwdriver hex driver set
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
3 · Camera comes later
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard, IR-cut; SC0872 candidate
Required: 1 · Buy only what is missing
Adds local vision after audio tests.
Standard only, not Wide or NoIR. Body installation remains held: three of four camera nut pockets have obstructed access. It can be purchased for a separately supported bench test, but purchasing does not qualify the PC1 mount. Verify package SKU.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
Amazon search phrase: Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard SC0872 IR cut 75 degree autofocus
Official Raspberry Pi Camera Cable Standard–Mini; length after route measurement
Required: 1 · Buy only what is missing
15-pin camera to 22-pin Pi 5 connector.
200 mm is the existing near-Pi bench candidate, not a verified body-route length. Measure a relaxed service loop. CAMERA cable only; display cables are not interchangeable. Connect only with Pi power disconnected.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
Amazon search phrase: Official Raspberry Pi 5 Camera Cable Standard Mini 200mm 22 pin 15 pin CAMERA
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Secure the actual Pi case to the stationary tray.
Measure actual case, ports, cooling clearance and tray first. The 180 x 140 mm tray is a design envelope, not measured case fit. No loose powered case.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Cable edge protection and strain relief
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Protect USB and camera ribbon at actual body openings.
Choose grommets/clamps only after measuring openings, panel thickness, plug passage and cable path. Avoid ribbon pinching and keep audio disconnect accessible.
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Compatible filament for approved fit coupons / replacement parts
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Produce only qualified parts and requested prototypes.
Inventory usable material first. Exact material/profile and total spools require the current printer, coupon qualification and actual sliced mass. Do not infer one spool completes the robot.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Motors, motor mounts, wheels/hubs/caster and motor controller
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Future moving version, outside current stationary PF1 build.
No released current selection or quantity. A robot-car kit is not required for the current build. Any future mobility design must establish shafts/mounts, mass/load, torque, voltage, measured stall current and independent drive-stop design together. Historical Pololu parts are not a PF1 order list.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Battery, matched charger, power wiring, fuse/distribution and drive-stop hardware
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Future reviewed mobile power system.
No pack chemistry, voltage, connector, capacity, fuse, wire gauge or cutoff rating released. Do not buy speculative battery parts or use the Pi bench supply as a motor supply.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
5 · Optional later
Physical push-to-talk button and capture/status indicators
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Physical controls after the local software bench works.
Switch/LED electrical specifications, protective circuit and PC1 cutouts are not selected. Use deliberate local software controls first. Indicator lighting alone is not proof of privacy.
Compatibility sources and buying reference
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Thin compliant speaker pad / acoustic gasket
Required: not specified yet · Buy only what is missing
Only if a fitted speaker rattles or needs sealing.
Thickness changes fastener stack and cone/grille clearance. Choose only after the fit test; not a default purchase.
No specific product or current offer selected. Resolve the fit/specification before buying.
Earlier bench sourcing references · 2 October 2026
Historical product links and price snapshots. Use the prioritized list above for current buying order, fit holds and your local ownership checklist.
Buy one of each missing item below. Start with audio; the camera can wait until you hear a clear local recording.
Already owned? Check before buying again.
Check your existing Pi 5 kit, supply, cooling and accessories. Use the current status selectors above to record what you have; no ownership is assumed here.
Amazon is preferred. Exact offers are used where verified; Seeed and Pololu are the only alternative stores. No Amazon offer is invented to fill a gap. Prices checked 2 October 2026.
1. Make it hear and speak
These three parts work together by USB. Reuse an exact part or known-working data cable you already have.
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Audio first · B1
reSpeaker Lite USB 2-Mic Array
Seeed 107990273 · without XIAO · without case
The two microphones and speaker amplifier. Factory USB firmware is the selected version.
Snapshot · 2 October 2026: $26.99 California offer observed earlier on this date; generic page at that check also shows $24.90. Recheck selected warehouse.
$31.49 observed audio-item subtotal using the $26.99 California Lite observation + $2 speaker + $2.50 cable. Not a checkout quote; current generic Lite price differs. Shipping, tax and duties are not included.
Need a safe support for the audio board?
Optional, one only: Seeed acrylic enclosure 110991984 · $5 observed. It holds Lite and its matched speaker for bench use. Use the included hardware and official assembly video. It does not replace the later MORLOK body. Skip it if you already have a suitable stable, nonconductive board support.
The speaker’s earlier selected China-stock notice said dispatch from 6 October, UPS from 7 October. This is not a delivery promise; parts may ship separately.
2. Add the camera
Two items, one of each. The cable included with many camera kits is the wrong width for the Pi 5 end.
1 ×
Then add vision · B4
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard
SC0872 · normal field of view · visible light
Adds requested still pictures after local microphone and speaker tests pass.
Snapshot · 2 October 2026: Exact Amazon listing identity checked; live seller, stock and price unverified
Only this 200 mm Standard–Mini camera cable is the first-bench choice. Later body routing may need a different length; do not buy multiple lengths now.
Pico, motors, wheels, hubs, caster, drivers, battery, charger, motor-power protection, structural deck and full shell fasteners are later mobility work. No separate microphone switch, amplifier, Pi or robot-car kit is needed for this bench.
The small camera-shutter print is tracked separately. Final screws and fitted mounts depend on the real parts, not this shopping list.
