Full cost breakdown components of building micro-mous
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is one of the most important parts of making a micromouse. Costs for printing PCBs range from £5 to £20, based on the size and complexity of the board. For mounting electrical parts, like the Microcontroller Board, the PCB is used as a base. A Microcontroller Board like the HCS08 can cost anywhere from £10 to £30. It has processing power and control features that are necessary to get through a maze.
Micro Gear Motors, which cost about £3 to £10 each, make it possible for the micromouse to move. The wheels come in pairs and cost between £2 and £8 each. These motors power them. An Encoder Kit, which costs between £5 and £15, is needed to make sure accurate movement tracking.
Sensors are very important for micromouse tracking. Ultrasonic Sensors, which measure distance, can cost anywhere from £1 to £5 each. Infrared Sensors, which look for obstacles, cost about the same. Mirrors, which cost between £2 and £8, can also be used to bounce light or make sensors work better.
Parts like 3D printing materials and Fibre Glass Boards, which cost £5 to £30 and £2 to £10 respectively, keep the micromouse’s structure together. Extended Brackets, Mini Ball Casters (£1 to £5 each), and Touch Bars (£1 to £5 each) are some of the extra parts that make the robot more stable and useful.
A portable Battery Pack (£5 to £20) is needed to power the micromouse, and Paint (£5 to £15) can be used to make it look better. Electronic parts like resistors, capacitors, diodes, LEDs, and logic integrated circuits (CD 4093) make circuits work. Each one can cost anywhere from a few pence to a couple of pounds. Wires, which are needed to connect things, can cost anywhere from £1 to £10 per metre.
In conclusion, the total cost of making a micromouse can change based on the parts chosen and the needs of the project. Experts say that makers can make a useful and inexpensive micromouse that fits their needs and budget by carefully examining the price and performance of each part. Without the cost of lines, we think the total cost of making a micromouse would be around £230.
Full costing of overhead resources in terms of lab time, access to technical and academic support
| Members | Financial support | Hours | Total cost |
| Edward | 15 | 120 | 1800 |
| Hussain | 15 | 120 | 1800 |
| Gang | 15 | 120 | 1800 |
| Dr Chris | 40 | 120 | 4800 |
| Dr Timothy | 40 | 120 | 4800 |
| Technicians | 60 | 120 | 7200 |
| Total cost | 22,200 |