Phoenix

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Here's a robot that i'm making using a cassette player mechanism to create the body.

 

 

 

Navigate around via ultrasound avoiding objects

  • Control method: autonomous
  • CPU: Arduino diecimila
  • Sensors / input devices: Parralax Ultrasonic Sensor
  • Target environment: indoor
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/phoenix
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WOOW
Yeah, I love it. That is very nice. But will you have enaught room for the electronic?

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** that´s a good**

that´s a good twist!
looking forward to see how you will install the micro and sensors!

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mechanics?
Is the cassette motor being used to power the bot?

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No, I used the standard
No, I used the standard motor from solarbotics. http://www.solarbotics.com/products/rm1a/

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bravo

Creative use of glue and paperclips!

Joking aside, I think we all could take some inspiration from your approach, and start looking for parts in our garages and storage rooms, instead of buying everything new.

/ vzz-clck-"Maneuver"