TAMUHack
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Essentials
- Computer and Charger
- Phone and Charger
- Smartwatch and Charger
- Backpack/Storage
- Earphones/Headphones
- Identification (Student ID, Drivers License, etc.)
- Dongles/Adapters (Lightning, USB-C, etc.)
- Medications
- Wallet (Hackathons are usually free, but it doesn't hurt to carry some cash and your ID)
- Keys
Extras
- Surge Protector
- Battery Bank
- Sleeping Bag/Blanket/Pillow
- Mouse/Mousepad
- Keyboard
- USB Flashdrives
- Pen/Pencil and Paper/Sticky Notes
- Extra Cords
- Pajamas
- Resumes
Hygiene
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Change of Clothing
Flights
- Plane Tickets
- Identification (Passport, Drivers License, etc.)
- Travel Reimbursement/Etc. Forms
- Neck/Hoodie Pillow
Hardware
Basics
- Dev Board (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Edison, Photon, etc.)
- Cables
- Breadboards
- Jumper Wires/Alligator Clips
- Resistors
Tools
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Wire Cutters
- Screwdrivers
- Superglue
- Electric Tape
- Zipties
- Multimeter
I/O
Small Components
- LEDs
- Photoresistors
- Reflective IR
- IR Transmitter/Reciever LEDs
- Transistors
- Capacitors
- Piezos
- Humidity sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Hall sensors
- Vibration Motors
- Tilt/vibration sensors
- DC Motors
- Push button switches
- Flex sensors (a bit more expensive, I’d only get one)
- Force sensitive resistors (same as above)
Large Components
- Servos
- Pulse sensor
- Ultrasonic range sensors
- Gyro/Accelerometer (usually have both on the same breakout board)
- LCD screen (preferably with I2C for less wires)
- Bluetooth module (you’ll need one with BLE support for iPhones)
Additional Power
- Relay module
- Breadboard psu
- 9v Batteries (for powering motors that needs more power. Use with transistor to switch on/off)
- Rechargeable power bank (for when you want to power your dev board without a laptop)
ToDos
- Update OS, IDEs, and all other software
- Confirm venue location and time
- Confirm transportation arrangements
- Set multiple alarms and get a good nights sleep!