1) Getting started

Table of Contents

• 1.1) Order parts
• 1.2) Tools
• 1.3) Prepare cables
• 1.4) Clone the main repository

1.1) Order parts

Order parts listed in the bill of materials. It is better to do this first as shipping will take some time.

1.2) Tools

You will need a basic set of tools to assemble the parts of your upcoming Upkie:

• Crimping pliers for JST PH crimps: PA-09 (link) recommended
• Metric hex screw drivers for M2.5 and M3 screws: ball tip recommended, for instance the DK-03 (link)
• Soldering iron for XT connectors
• Wire cutters

1.3) Prepare cables

Get a head start on preparing the cables for your Upkie, both power cables (larger, with XT connectors) and comms cables (thinner, with JST PH connectors). Making cables is also a good way to check if you have all the tools you will need later on.

1.4) Clone the main repository

On your computer, clone the main upkie repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/upkie/upkie.git
$ cd upkie

When installing the software, we will run everything from this directory.

_{Ask questions about this step in Hardware or Software discussions.}

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