Overview

This page was written with the intention of ensuring potential users have an accessible list of all of the necessary hardware, components, & other necessary material to fabricate & construct their own OvoEasy incubation unit.

As some of the hardware can change vendors or may be difficult to locate in the future, please submit a ticket or contact appropriate personnel for assistance if an issue arises!

Bill of Materials

Quantity	Unit	Item	Used For	Purpose	Vendor	Supplier	Product Details	Link
2	50-pack	M3 Square Nuts	Structural assembly	Secures M3 fasteners within captive slots in the 3D-printed enclosure components.	McMaster-Carr	McMaster-Carr	18-8 stainless-steel thin-profile square nuts; M3 × 0.5 mm; catalog no. 97258A101	Product page
10	2-pack	2.4-inch TFT Touchscreen	User interface	Displays incubator conditions and provides touchscreen access to system controls.	Amazon	XIITIA	ILI9341 SPI TFT LCD touchscreen; 240 × 320 pixels; 3.3/5 V; touch stylus included	Product page
4	5-pack	W5500 Ethernet Module	Network communication	Provides wired Ethernet connectivity for monitoring or controlling the incubation unit.	Amazon	ACEIRMC	W5500 SPI-to-Ethernet module; 3.3/5 V; compatible with Arduino and STM32 systems	Product page
2	100-pack	Neodymium Disc Magnets	Removable panels and covers	Holds removable enclosure components in position while permitting tool-free access.	Amazon	TRYMAG	Round neodymium magnets; 6 mm diameter × 3 mm thick	Product page
5	4-pack	Ultrasonic Atomizer Driver	Humidity control	Drives the atomizing disc used to increase humidity inside the incubation chamber.	Amazon	SazkJere	Single-spray atomizer driver board; 5 V DC; USB-C input; no switch or timer	Product page
7	3-pack	Optical Liquid-Level Sensor	Water-reservoir monitoring	Detects the presence or absence of water without using a mechanical float switch.	Amazon	EPTTECH	FS-IR1902D optical infrared liquid-level sensor; PNP normally open; 5–24 V DC	Product page
1	2-pack	Internal Wi-Fi Antenna	Wireless communication	Improves the wireless connection of the incubator controller when mounted inside the enclosure.	Amazon	Tenmory	Dual-band 2.4/5.8 GHz PCB antenna; 8 dBi; 50 cm cable; U.FL/MHF1 connector	Product page
10	2-pack	AHT30 Temperature and Humidity Sensor	Environmental monitoring	Measures incubation temperature and relative humidity for feedback control and data logging.	Amazon	GODIYMODULES	AHT30 digital temperature and humidity sensor module; I²C communication	Product page
1	80-pack	Unidentified Component	To be confirmed	The original Amazon listing could not be resolved reliably. Confirm the component before publishing or ordering.	Amazon	-	Original ASIN: B0DRSJJVRZ	Original listing
1	Each	Silicone Foam Cord	Chamber seal	Forms a compressible seal around enclosure joints, doors, or removable panels.	Amazon	uxcell	Black silicone foam cord; 4 mm diameter × 8.5 m long; heat-resistant	Product page
1	Each	Assorted Rubber Bands	Temporary retention	Temporarily secures wiring, tubing, covers, or components during assembly and servicing.	Amazon	Universal	Assortment of 335 rubber bands in 19 sizes	Product page
1	20-pack	Clear Plastic Jars	Water reservoir	Holds water supplied to the atomization system. The wide opening permits cleaning and refilling.	Amazon	Panxxsen	Clear round plastic jars with screw lids; approximately 4 oz/115 mL	Product page
2	10-pack	12 V Power Supply	System power	Converts 100–240 V AC mains power to 12 V DC for incubator electronics and accessories.	Amazon	ALITOVE	12 V DC, 6 A, 72 W power adapter; 5.5 × 2.1/2.5 mm barrel connector	Product page
1	100-pack	M2.5 Heat-Set Inserts	3D-printed component assembly	Adds durable reusable machine threads to 3D-printed plastic components.	Amazon	HANGLIFE	Brass heat-set threaded inserts; M2.5 × 0.45 mm; approximately 3.5 mm OD × 4 mm long	Product page
2	20-pack	-	-	The original Amazon listing could not be resolved reliably. It appears near the M2.5 assembly hardware in the original BOM and should be checked against the CAD model.	Amazon	Not identified	Original ASIN: B0FH244MSL	Original listing
2	10-pack	Thrust Ball Bearings	Rotating mechanism	Supports axial loads while allowing low-friction rotation in the door latch mechanism.	Amazon	uxcell	F6-12M thrust bearing; 6 mm bore × 12 mm OD × 4.5 mm thick; chrome steel	Product page
2	20-pack	Flanged Bronze Bushings	Rotating mechanism	Supports rotating shafts or shoulder bolts while reducing friction and wear.	Amazon	uxcell	Self-lubricating sintered-bronze bushing; 6 mm bore × 8 mm OD × 8 mm long; 12 mm flange	Product page
20	Each	12 V Micro Air Pump	Air circulation or fluid transfer	Moves air or water through the incubation unit’s environmental-control system.	Amazon	KIMISS	370A miniature diaphragm pump; 12 V DC; suitable for air or water	Product page
1	50-pack	6-Pin JST-PH Connector Kit	Electrical wiring	Creates detachable six-conductor connections between sensors, controls, and circuit boards.	Amazon	CQRobot	JST-PH connectors; 2.0 mm pitch; male headers, female housings, and crimp terminals	Product page
1	50-pack	4-Pin JST-PH Connector Kit	Electrical wiring	Creates detachable four-conductor connections between sensors, controls, and circuit boards.	Amazon	CQRobot	JST-PH connectors; 2.0 mm pitch; male headers, female housings, and crimp terminals	Product page
1	50-pack	3-Pin JST-PH Connector Kit	Electrical wiring	Creates detachable three-conductor connections for sensors and other peripheral components.	Amazon	CQRobot	JST-PH connectors; 2.0 mm pitch; male headers, female housings, and crimp terminals	Product page
1	50-pack	2-Pin JST-PH Connector Kit	Electrical wiring	Creates detachable two-conductor power or signal connections.	Amazon	CQRobot	JST-PH connectors; 2.0 mm pitch; male headers, female housings, and crimp terminals	Product page
1	50-pack	2-Pin Female Header	Circuit-board connections	Provides removable two-pin connections for circuit-board modules and wiring.	Amazon	Chanzon	Straight single-row female header; 2 pins; 2.54 mm pitch; gold-plated contacts	Product page
1	30-pack	14-Pin Female Header	Circuit-board connections	Provides a removable connection for a 14-pin electronic module or integrated circuit.	Amazon	MTCELL	Straight single-row female header; 14 pins; 2.54 mm pitch	Product page
1	50-pack	3-Pin JST-XH Connector Kit	Electrical wiring	Provides a larger detachable three-conductor connection for internal power or signal wiring.	Amazon	CQRobot	JST-XH connectors; 2.54 mm pitch; male headers, female housings, and crimp terminals	Product page
3	5-pack	M5 Shoulder Bolts	Rotating mechanism	Functions as a pivot shaft for a rotating door, vent, linkage, or adjustment mechanism.	Amazon	uxcell	304 stainless-steel hex-socket shoulder bolt; 6 mm shoulder diameter × 20 mm shoulder length; M5 thread	Product page
1	100-pack	M3 Button-Head Screws	Structural assembly	Fastens enclosure and 3D-printed components while maintaining a low-profile exterior surface.	McMaster-Carr	McMaster-Carr	18-8 stainless-steel button-head hex-drive screw; M3 × 0.5 mm × 8 mm; catalog no. 92095A181	Product page
1	100-pack	M2.5 Socket-Head Screws	Structural assembly	Fastens components installed with the M2.5 heat-set inserts.	McMaster-Carr	McMaster-Carr	18-8 stainless-steel socket-head screw; M2.5 × 0.45 mm × 8 mm; catalog no. 91292A012	Product page
6	50-pack	M3 Self-Tapping Screws	Plastic component assembly	Fastens components directly to plastic without requiring a separate threaded insert or nut.	Amazon	uxcell	Stainless-steel hex-drive self-tapping screws; confirm exact length from the original listing	Product page
11	50-pack	M3 × 16 mm Self-Tapping Screws	Plastic component assembly	Secures thicker or more deeply recessed plastic components within the incubator assembly.	Amazon	uxcell	Stainless-steel hex-drive self-tapping screws; M3 × 16 mm	Product page
20	Each	4-Position PCB Receptacle	Circuit-board connections	Provides a board-mounted four-conductor connection for removable internal wiring.	DigiKey	JST	JST 04JQ-BT receptacle; 4 positions; 2.5 mm pitch; tin contacts; DigiKey no. 455-2967-ND	Product page
4	Each	Rubber Sealing Strip	Chamber seal	Seals enclosure joints and limits unwanted air or moisture exchange with the surrounding environment.	McMaster-Carr	McMaster-Carr	Rubber sealing material; catalog no. 8589K63; confirm profile and dimensions before ordering	Product page