Proto-Bot

This is a little guy I put together to allow for quick prototyping. I chose to make him instead of a standard test jig because it seemed to be a lot more fun! He is basically built on a proto-board which allows for any quick changes. Overall he is pretty stupid robot. All he can do is handshake with a Bluetooth device and then follow commands. I have been able to connect with him using my cell phone and laptop. The same info is posted on my project website.

The attached files are for the bluetooth module. I am sharing them because they were hard to find. This module can be puchased on Ebay for about $10

The program used on my computer is PocketPuTTY (http://pocketputty.net/)

Special thanks to bittybot and MarkusB for helping to troubleshoot some motor problems!


Work in Progress



Motor Diagram

Front View



Side View


Drives Around!

  • Actuators / output devices: servo, Tamiya gear box
  • Control method: Bluetooth
  • CPU: Arduino
  • Power source: 7.2 LiPos
  • Programming language: Arduino C
  • Sensors / input devices: Bluetooth Module
  • Target environment: desks

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/robots/show/proto-bot

Can you make a video of it

Can you make a video of it going forward again?

I know I’m asking a lot. But

I know I’m asking a lot. But can you make a video of it going backwards and forwards?

New video uploaded. Hope it

New video uploaded. Hope it helps.