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Item #

Unique number/(string) for an Item.
Proposal: replace with Item ID because (continuous) numbering breaks easily and is a hassle to keep up-to-date.

Item ID

Unique name that provides a suggestive name for an Item.
Unique within the BOM, but not necessarily across BOMs.
The name is structured with "-", typically restricting/refining the preceding part. For example:
- screw: a very generic screw, probably not a useful name in itself because too generic
- screw-m6: a screw with M6 threading
- screw-m6-18mm: screw with M6 threading and of length 18mm (length does not include head)

Item Description

Specifies the Item in natural language with the needed specificity.
- For a cots-Item such that suitable candidates can be identified and ordered from a supplier

Item Type

cots (Commercial-Of-The-Shelf): a standard part that can be procured, see COTS
diy: requires manufacturing steps such as
- cut: cutting with saw
- drill: drilling
- tab: tabbing
custom: can be manufactured to specification by a suitable local/online supplier (typically a Job Shop)
raw: semi-finished/raw product/stock can be procured, which needs to be further refined with diy
consumable: usually a continuous (not discrete) quantity, of which only a relatively small amount is required

Module/Location

Indicates where the Item can be found in the BOM's machine.
The name can refer to an Item or a (sub-)assembly.
The intention is to give a hint/reminder about the Item's purpose and positioning in the machine (for people that already have a decent understanding of the working of the machine). It is not meant replace build or assembly instructions.
TODO: Deciding on how to name (sub-)assemblies (naming convention)

Supply [Country/Region]

BOM reflects the D3D Universal build in Ghent at January 2020 STEAM Camp
- with updates to make the BOM more general
BOM Items are targeted for Europe
- European plug, 230V AC power supply
- no GFCI
BOM provides links to German suppliers, US links are stale
- please add more countries/regions

(The nice thing about BOMs is that here are so many to choose from...)

D3D Universal BOM
- current gold standard, but with rough edges
- US-specific
BOM for January 2020 STEAM Camp in Ghent, Belgium [1]
- not complete
- has partially suppliers for Belgium/Benelux
STEAM Camp Master Part List for January 2020 STEAM Camp
December 2019 Production Run