> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://berkeley-humanoid-lite.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://berkeley-humanoid-lite.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started-with-hardware.md).

# Getting Started with Hardware

This tutorial section will introduce the hardware aspect of Berkeley Humanoid Lite.

The **Materials and Parts** page lists the bill-of-material (BOM) of the robot. Example prices and purchasing links from online vendors are also included as a reference.

{% content-ref url="/pages/JwIYLwqBtQ8gg77xA9vS" %}
[Materials and Parts (BOM)](/docs/getting-started-with-hardware/materials-and-parts-bom.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

**Preparing the Tools** page walks you through the necessary tools to build your own robot. We provide our selection of tools we used during the building process for your convenience.

{% content-ref url="/pages/3cJYqGmuo8h3F8GOflH8" %}
[Preparing the Tools](/docs/getting-started-with-hardware/preparing-the-tools.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

The **3D Printing Instructions** page documents the 3D printer settings to build reliable structural components.

{% content-ref url="/pages/tYfTs4gLoHHGmznDa4qI" %}
[3D Printing Instructions](/docs/getting-started-with-hardware/3d-printing-instructions.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Lastly, we provide a detailed **Step-by-step Assembly Instructions** to guide you build actuators and integrates the actuators into a working robot.

{% content-ref url="/pages/sCaFDinaxUyah7Bqlrn8" %}
[Building the Actuator](/docs/getting-started-with-hardware/building-the-actuator.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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