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Tools:

Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun https://amzn.to/2vE3xuD
YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/xPYm_Zk_9qs

Ryobi P737 18-Volt ONE+ Power Inflator
https://amzn.to/2OE90bX

Ryobi P310G 18v Pistol Grip Variable Discharge Rate Power Caulk and Adhesive Gun
https://amzn.to/2B8A80U

Related tools mentioned:
Beadle Wraps used for inflator trigger
https://amzn.to/2MnI0Qs

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you 3 cordless Ryobi tools I think are worth getting, even if you’re already invested in another cordless system.

Tool:

Striveday Flexible Silicone Wire 22awg Electric
https://amzn.to/2R7rJ1x

Transcript:

Hey, I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you the difference between common, PVC coated wire for electronics, and the new breed of silicone coated wire. If you’re only used to this tried and true stuff, stick around, because the difference is dramatic.

Robot Chassis Compared:

Dexter Industries GoPiGo3 Robot Base Kit, https://amzn.to/2FHLpaL
YIKESHU 4WD Robot Smart Car Kit, https://amzn.to/2DXNEF3
Actobotics Whippersnapper Runt Rover, https://amzn.to/2PTqOox
Dagu Rover 5 Tracked Chassis, https://amzn.to/2SeVYDk
Pirate-4WD Mobile Platform, https://amzn.to/2DVnp1W

Transcript:

Here’s the first robot I started with. It’s the GoPiGo3 by Dexter Industries, and it’s the most expensive one on this list at around $100. The reason it’s so pricey is because it’s more than just a chassis, it’s a system that comes with it’s own motor and sensor board that plugs right in to a Raspberry Pi computer board that you need to supply and will also set you back another $35.

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