RobotShop Communityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/rssWelcoming community of passionate people. Active forums with thousands of friends. Achievements, Badges and other recognition elements.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400Integrating Cobots into Manufacturing Workflowshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/integrating-cobots-into-manufacturing-workflows<p>Cobots are transforming manufacturing by safely automating tasks alongside human workers, boosting speed and efficiency. Successful integration requires careful planning, system compatibility, and worker training.</p>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400How To Get Your Child Interested in Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-get-your-child-interested-in-robotics<p>This article shows parents how to introduce robotics in a fun, hands-on way that keeps kids engaged.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400From Upgrade to Purchase: ORIN SUPER Board Performance Enhancements and Buying Advicehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/most-recommended-ros-educational-robot-kits-in-2025<p>As we all know. Everyone is already aware of the news that Nvidia has upgraded its ORIN board to ORIN SUPER through software upgrade,Today we will test the actual performance improvement of different SUPER boards and provide some purchasing suggestions.</p>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500What You Didn’t See in Kai Cenat’s Video: RobotShop & Unitree on the G1 Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-you-didnt-see-in-kai-cenats-video-robotshop-unitree-on-the-g1-humanoid-robot<p>The recent buzz around the Unitree G1 humanoid robot has sparked excitement&mdash;but it has also led to some confusion, especially concerning its pricing and capabilities. In this post, we aim to clarify the differences between the base model and the G1 EDU Ultimate C version, address misinformation regarding cost, and highlight the importance of ethical considerations when working with humanoid robots.</p>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500Managing Emerging Business Risks in Robotics: Streamlining Risk Assessmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/managing-emerging-business-risks-in-robotics-streamlining-risk-assessment<p>This article focuses on managing the emerging business risks faced by robotics companies, with an emphasis on streamlining risk assessment processes.</p>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500How Yahboom Leverages Their Presence on the RobotShop Communityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-yahboom-leverages-their-presence-on-the-robotshop-community<p>Yahboom, an innovative vendor specializing in educational and AI-driven robotic kits, has taken full advantage of the opportunities provided by the RobotShop Community. Their approach serves as a model for other suppliers and manufacturers looking to increase their visibility and reach more potential customers.</p>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500Robotics Trends: Humanoid, Service Robots & CES 2025 Insightshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-trends-humanoid-service-robots-ces-2025-insights<p>CES 2025, which concluded in early January, reaffirmed key robotics trends from 2024 that continue to shape the industry in early 2025. The event showcased some of the most exciting advancements in humanoid and service robotics, with industry leaders like Unitree, Pudu Robotics, Agility Robotics, and others driving innovation across healthcare, hospitality, and logistics.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500Unitree GO2 Robot Comparison: How to choose the right quadruped robot for youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comprehensive-unitree-go2-robot-comparison<p>Unitree Robotics, a company specializing in legged robots, has made significant strides in the field of quadruped / four legged robotics with its Go2 series. Not long ago, only the largest research company, Boston Dynamics, as well as research institutions were able to create full sized quadruped &ldquo;dogs&rdquo; which could move around. The Go2 is one of if not the first affordable robots of this size and versatility sold to the general public. These robots are designed to navigate and interact within various environments, showcasing advanced mobility and adaptability. The Go2 series includes multiple models, each tailored to specific applications and user needs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500Unitree Humanoids Comparison: How to choose the right humanoid for youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comparing-the-g1-h1-humanoids<p>Unitree Robotics, a prominent robotics company, has expanded its product line beyond quadruped robots to include humanoid robots, notably the G1 and H1 models. These humanoid robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks, showcasing advanced mobility, dexterity, and adaptability.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500Upgrade Your Jetson Orin Nano to the Super!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/upgrade-your-jetson-orin-nano-to-the-super<p>As a programming enthusiast or a fan of AI projects, NVIDIA recently announced an exciting news-That is to upgrade the Jetson ORIN NANO kit to Jetson Orin Nano Super through software, thus achieving a huge performance improvement.</p>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500CES 2025: Top Robotics Tech from the Innovation Awardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ces-2025-top-robotics-tech-from-the-innovations-awards<p>Every year, CES honors the most groundbreaking products with its prestigious Innovation Awards&reg;&mdash;and 2025 was no exception. We&rsquo;re excited to present a curated list of top award winners that exemplify how AI, robotics, and smart home technology are reshaping our lives. From AI companions to solar-powered pool cleaners, these innovations illuminate a future where technology supports our daily routines in ever more seamless and intelligent ways.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500Exciting News: Lynxmotion PRO Modular Robotic Arms Now Support ROS2!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-pro-modular-robotic-arms-now-support-ros2<p>Lynxmotion has just taken a huge leap forward in making their PRO Modular Robotic Arms even more versatile by announcing official support for ROS2! This update opens up a world of possibilities for developers, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts who are looking to integrate these high-quality robotic arms into their projects using the latest in robot operating systems.</p>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500CES 2025: The Most Exciting Robotics Tech So Farhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ces-2025-the-most-exciting-robotics-tech-so-far<p>CES 2025 has officially kicked off, running from January 7th to 11th, and it&rsquo;s already generating buzz with its robotics showcases. This renowned tech event blends groundbreaking innovations with practical applications, offering a glimpse of the future.</p> <p>At RobotShop, we&rsquo;re excited to see how robotics is evolving, from advanced prototypes to products closer to everyday use. Here&rsquo;s a look at the robotics highlights so far at CES 2025.</p>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500Crafting a Career in Robotics and AI: High-Paying Skills and Projects That Inspirehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/crafting-a-career-in-robotics-and-ai-high-paying-skills-and-projects-that-inspire<p>This article discusses the exciting opportunities within the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.</p>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500Christmas Gift Guide: Lighting up the Joy of the Festivalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/christmas-gift-guide-lighting-up-the-joy-of-the-festival<p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!</p>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring: Innovations Driving Better Chronic Disease Managementhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-of-remote-patient-monitoring-innovations-driving-better-chronic-disease-management<p>This article discusses the advancements in remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies that are transforming how chronic diseases are managed.</p>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500How to best suit your AI vision module?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-best-suit-your-ai-vision-module<p>The camera module can add eyes to smart cars or robots, helping the robot car to realize functions such as video image transmission and visual recognition.</p> <p>Compared with traditional cameras, what unique advantages do vision modules have?</p>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Black Friday Event 2024: Flash Sale is LIVE & Ongoing Dealshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-black-friday-2024-flash-sale-sneak-peek-ongoing-deals<p>The Black Friday Event at RobotShop is in full swing, and we&rsquo;re excited to announce that our Flash Sale has begun! If you&#39;ve been keeping an eye on the deals, now is the time to act. The 4-day Flash Sale, running from November 29 to December 2, brings exclusive, limited-time offers on some of our most sought-after robotics products.</p> <p>Even better, these Flash Sale discounts are now live, so you can grab your favorite items at a bigger discount while supplies last. Whether you&#39;re shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect holiday gift, the deals are too good to miss!</p>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500How Cyber Insecurity Threatens the Future of Robotics in Industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-cyber-insecurity-threatens-the-future-of-robotics-in-industry<p>This article covers the financial, operational, and reputational risks that cyber insecurity poses to robotics in business environments.</p>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500How Robotics are Transforming Customer Interaction and Satisfactionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotics-are-transforming-customer-interaction-and-satisfaction<p>This article discusses the profound impact of robotics on enhancing customer experiences across various industries. It explores how advanced robotics solutions are being integrated into customer service environments, from retail to healthcare, to streamline interactions, provide personalized support, and improve overall satisfaction.</p>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Black Friday 2024: Shop Early Deals & Get Ready for More!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-black-friday-2024-shop-early-deals-get-ready-for-more<p>The most anticipated sale of the year is here! RobotShop&#39;s Black Friday Event, running from November 18 to December 2, features discounts of up to 70% on 3000+ robotics products. Start saving with early deals available now, and get ready for even more! New offers drop on Monday, November 25th, followed by exclusive 4-day discounts starting next Friday, November 29th.&nbsp;</p> <p>Stock is limited, so don&rsquo;t wait&mdash;explore the featured deals below and grab top-selling robots, kits, parts, tools, and home tech on sale now. Keep reading to unlock special discount codes and secure the best offers before they&rsquo;re gone!</p>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500What exciting possibilities emerge when a robotic arm is combined with depth camera?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-exciting-possibilities-emerge-when-robotic-arm-combined-with-depth-camera<p>There are a variety of desktop-level robotic arms currently on the market. In addition to cameras, they are also equipped with a variety of sensors so that they can behave more &quot;intelligent.&quot; But we discovered that no matter how they increased the number of sensing modules, they could not solve a common problem today with desktop-level robotic arms: it is difficult to break through the limitations of a two-dimensional plane.</p>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Geeks and Advanced Tech Enthusiastshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-gift-guide-2024-perfect-picks-for-geeks-and-advanced-tech-enthusiasts<p><span>For robotics tech enthusiasts, the holidays offer a prime opportunity to elevate their collection of robots with advanced tech, parts, and projects to work on in the coming year. Our 2024 Robot Gift Guide showcases top-tier robotics and tech picks designed for those who thrive on innovation and challenge, from advanced robotic arms to AI-driven kits. Whether you&rsquo;re shopping for yourself or for a fellow tech lover, these gifts open up endless possibilities for learning, building, and creating.</span></p>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Children, Teens, and Inexpensive Giftshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-gift-guide-2024-perfect-picks-for-children-teens-and-inexpensive-gifts<p><span>Consider giving the gift of robotics to inspire creativity and curiosity in the younger generation! Our carefully curated gift guide features exciting robotic kits and toys that will engage children and teens, providing endless fun and learning opportunities. From educational coding kits to programmable drones, these gifts are sure to spark joy and imagination without breaking the bank.</span></p>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500Robot Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Picks for Adults, Home, and Petshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-gift-guide-2024-perfect-picks-for-adults-home-and-pets<p>Consider giving the gift of robotics&mdash;browse our curated selection of advanced, interactive robots that simplify daily routines, add personality to your home, or even entertain your pets. From helpful cleaning bots to charming companions, these robotic gifts bring innovation to life and inspire a passion for smart tech and robotics in everyone!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Expands Its Robotics Integrator Network & Launches a Living Lab in Quebechttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-expands-its-robotics-integrator-network-launches-a-living-lab-in-quebec<p>RobotShop Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of its integrator network through a strategic partnership with Fractal Robotics, a leading service robotics integrator in Canada. This collaboration will enhance the capabilities of the RobotShop Robotics Integration Service (RRIS) and further strengthen its position in the service robotics market.</p>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500Good news for Raspberry Pi 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/good-news-for-raspberry-pi-5<p>Have you ever seen such a protective case for Raspberry Pi 5?</p>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400Enhancing Robotic Sensors with Insights from Feline Visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/enhancing-robotic-sensors-with-insights-from-feline-vision<p>Everyone knows how adept cats are at seeing in even the dimmest light. If robots had the same abilities, then next-generation technology could be on the way.</p>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400Robotics Startups: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Business Practiceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-startups-leading-the-charge-in-sustainable-business-practices<p>This article focuses on how robotics startups can influence change by promoting sustainability through the integration of robotics with green technologies like private solar power.</p>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400Why Now is the Time to Get an AI-Powered Robot from Unitreehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-now-is-the-time-to-get-an-ai-powered-robot-from-unitree<p>Advancements in AI and robotics are opening up new opportunities for individuals, research institutions, and industries to leverage this powerful new technology. Through RobotShop&rsquo;s partnership with Unitree, we are now able to offer cutting-edge AI-powered robots at accessible prices.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Partners with Unitree: Bringing AI-Powered Humanoids & Quadruped Robots to the Publichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-partners-with-unitree-bringing-ai-powered-humanoids-and-quadruped-robots-to-the-public<p>RobotShop is excited to announce our partnership with Unitree Robotics, a leading innovator in humanoid and quadrupedal robots. This partnership will allow us to offer a wide range of advanced legged robots, advancing the adoption of sophisticated robotics in both professional and personal environments.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400The Latest in Robotics Tech: RobotShop's Must-See Arrivals for October 2024https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-latest-in-robotics-tech-at-robotshop-october-2024-arrivals-must-see-suppliers<p>Welcome to this month&rsquo;s roundup of the most exciting new additions at RobotShop! Whether you&#39;re a robotics enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply looking for specialized tools to power your next big project, these new arrivals are here to inspire your innovations.</p>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04003 Reasons Why Intelligent Humanoids Will Soon Be Among Ushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3-reasons-why-intelligent-humanoids-will-soon-be-among-us<p>Humanoid robots are rapidly transitioning from futuristic concepts to real-world applications. Recent breakthroughs in AI, advanced hardware, and increased financial investment are pushing these intelligent machines into new industries and everyday life. Here&rsquo;s why humanoid robots will soon be walking among us, enhancing industries and improving our daily lives through human-robot collaboration.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04008 Unique Ways Robots Make Farming More Sustainablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/8-unique-ways-robots-make-farming-more-sustainable-1<p>It&rsquo;s a good day when a robot enters the farm because it has so much potential to craft a more eco-conscious operation. Robots support farmers, which helps farmers support the rest of the world.</p>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400How to choose the best wheeled robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-the-best-wheeled-robot<p>When studying and researching, I believe that everyone like me, wants to find a wheeled robot that is reasonably priced, fully functional and can run on the desktop. After browsing through numerous bots, I finally found it. So how does it meet my picky needs? Let me share with you its wonders.</p>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400The RobotShop Annual Mega Sale Has Started - Shop Now for Unbeatable Deals!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotshop-annual-mega-sale-has-started-shop-now-for-unbeatable-deals<p>Our biggest sale of the year is here! With discounts up to 70% on over 5,000 products, now&rsquo;s the perfect time to upgrade your tech, dive into new hobbies, or stock up on essentials.</p>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Why Some Robotic Projects Fail to Comply with Essential OSHA Guidelineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-some-robotic-projects-fail-to-comply-with-essential-osha-guidelines<p>OSHA has considered nearly everything when it comes to robotic safety rules, so why do some still fail inspections? These are the most common infractions and the specific codes to guide people back on the right track.</p>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400The Ultimate 2024 Guide for Learning Robotics At Homehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-ultimate-2024-guide-for-learning-robotics-at-home<p>As robotics continues to grow in popularity, now is the perfect time to get started in this exciting field. Whether you&#39;re interested in programming, electronics, mechanical design, or a combination of these, robotics offers a wealth of opportunities for everyone. Start your journey with the RobotShop community, where you can access tutorials, product recommendations, and discussions with like-minded enthusiasts.</p>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Inside the World's First Robot Dental Procedure Performed on a Humanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/inside-the-worlds-first-robot-dental-procedure-performed-on-a-human<p>Dental operations are never pleasant &mdash; but what if a robot was in charge? We might find out soon, because recently, the world&#39;s first robot dental procedure performed on a human occurred. Here&#39;s how the operation went.</p>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400How to Choose a Robot to Teach Programming in Elementary Schoolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-a-robot-to-teach-programming-in-elementary-school<p>Teaching elementary school students how to program is an excellent way to develop their problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity skills. With the right educational robots, this learning can be both engaging and effective.Unlike purely screen-based learning on a tablet, phone, or computer, using a physical robot adds a tangible, interactive element that captures students&#39; attention and enhances their motivation.&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s a guide to help you choose the best robot for coding education in elementary school, focusing on products available on RobotShop in 2024.</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Run large language model on Raspberry Pi/Jetson? How effective is it?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/run-large-language-model-on-raspberry-pi-jetson-how-effective-is-it<p>Today we are going to show that how to run some different large language models&nbsp;on Raspberry Pi and Jetson development boards.</p> <p>What kind of results can we get by running different AI big language models on different embedded development boards?</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Security and Surveillance: Robotics' Role in Home Safetyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/security-and-surveillance-robotics-role-in-home-safety<p>This article discusses how robotics are revolutionizing home security and surveillance systems. It explores advanced technologies such as AI-powered cameras, drones, and automated monitoring systems. It discusses the benefits of these innovations in preventing break-ins, monitoring vulnerable family members, and managing property remotely.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Educational Robots to Introduce Robotics to Children in Preschoolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/educational-robots-to-introduce-robotics-to-children-in-preschool<p>Introducing robotics to young children can spark an early interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) while fostering essential skills like problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking. Preschool is an ideal time to start, as children are naturally curious and eager to explore new concepts through play. Here&rsquo;s a guide to some of the best educational robots that are perfect for preschoolers, helping them take their first steps into the world of robotics.</p>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400How to Choose the Best Robots for College and University Educationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-the-best-robots-for-college-and-university-education<p>As technology advances, the integration of robotics into higher education has become more essential than ever. Robotics is no longer just a field of study; it&#39;s a critical tool across disciplines such as engineering, computer science, healthcare, and even the arts. For colleges and universities, choosing the right robotics platforms can enhance learning, research, and innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Future Trends of Robot Lawn Mowers in the Lawn Maintenance Industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-trends-of-robot-lawn-mowers-in-the-lawn-maintenance-industry<p>Sunseeker&nbsp;is pioneering the future of lawn maintenance with its advanced robot lawn mowers, a cutting-edge example of how technology can revolutionize the care and management of our natural environments. These robotic mowers from Sunseeker are equipped with state-of-the-art wireless navigation systems, sophisticated obstacle avoidance technology, and user-friendly APP remote controls, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. These devices are not just tools; they represent a new era of smart lawn care.&nbsp; Integrating technology and nature ensures that your lawn is always meticulously maintained, reducing the need for frequent manual intervention and allowing more leisure and enjoyment of your outdoor spaces.</p> <p>For those interested in embracing this innovative technology, Sunseeker provides comprehensive support and customer service to ensure that users can maximize the benefits of their robot lawn mowers. Explore the possibilities with Sunseeker&#39;s&nbsp;robot lawn mowers&nbsp;and step into a future where lawn care is effortless, efficient, and environmentally friendly.</p>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Yahboom & Elephant Robotics: Jointly launch AI Robotic Arm!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yahboom-elephant-robotics-jointly-launch-ai-robotic-arm<p>Recently, Yahboom and Elephant Robotics have officially reached a strategic cooperation! This is not only a deep integration of technology and innovation concepts between the two parties, but also an exploration and practice in the field of intelligent education and research.</p>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400Essential Blogging Guidelines for RobotShop Community Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/essential-blogging-guidelines-for-robotshop-community-platform<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Community! To maintain a high-quality and informative blog space, we have established the following guidelines for all bloggers. Adherence to these guidelines will ensure that our content remains relevant, engaging, and beneficial to our community members.</p>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400The Role of Nanorobots in Drug Deliveryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-role-of-nanorobots-in-drug-delivery<p>Normally, drug delivery requires a pill or a shot, leaving it up to the body&#39;s natural processes to diffuse the medication. But what if we could use nanobots to target a specific part of a patient&#39;s body to deliver the medication? Here&#39;s a deep dive into how that could work.</p>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400Protecting Robots from Environmental Factors During a Movehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/protecting-robots-from-environmental-factors-during-a-move<p>This guide provides essential tips on shielding robots from environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations, humidity, water damage, and dust during a move.&nbsp;By following these guidelines, robot enthusiasts will be able to ensure their robots remain in perfect condition throughout the moving process.</p>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400How Do Robots Communicate With Each Other?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-do-robots-communicate-with-each-other<p>Robot communication is essential to allow them to coordinate and collaborate with each other. Here&#39;s a deep dive into how the communication process works.</p>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400First Look: What makes the Roboduino V2 Robot Car unique?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-makes-the-roboduino-v2-robot-car-unique<p>With the rapid development of science and technology, robotics has penetrated into our daily lives. For technology enthusiasts, students, and those who want to learn programming, a multifunctional robot car is undoubtedly an ideal choice.</p>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400Would a Robot Be a Good Salesperson?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/would-a-robot-be-a-good-salesperson<p>The best salespeople are charismatic and persuasive, with strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. Robots can do a lot, but how do they stack up to real people in the world of sales?</p>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Introducing Our Latest Vendors and Their Must-Have Productshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-our-latest-vendors-and-their-must-have-products<p>At RobotShop, we strive to bring you the latest and greatest robotic products from vendors around the world. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and excited about our offerings, we&rsquo;d like to introduce several of the new vendors who have joined the RobotShop family.</p>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Blockchain and Robotics: Securing Data and Transactions in Autonomous Systemshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/blockchain-and-robotics-securing-data-and-transactions-in-autonomous-systems<p>The ever-advancing inter connectivity of the internet has led to true growth in data-sharing and transactions. However, these autonomous systems that share information are not without fault. With the vast array of networks and data-sharing capabilities, there are numerous opportunities for data breaches and other security issues. Particularly in robotics, blockchain can ensure data integrity and improve network security by decentralizing sensitive information. Learn how blockchain technology can fortify the autonomy of robotic systems, like self-driving cars or supply chain management systems, allowing them to work seamlessly, independently, and in real time while staying secure.</p>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400The Role of Reduction Ratios in Optimizing Robot Speed and Torquehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-role-of-reduction-ratios-in-optimizing-robot-speed-and-torque<p>Reduction ratios make all the difference in a robot&rsquo;s performance. They are critical in achieving the right balance between speed and torque, giving them the power they need to accomplish given tasks.</p>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400The real reason why there aren’t many DIY maker works after the new Raspberry Pi 5 is launched?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-real-reason-why-there-arent-many-diy-maker-works-after-the-new-raspberry-pi-5-is-launched<p>Let us delve deeper into today&rsquo;s content and uncover the mystery!</p>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Robots for Good: How Nonprofits Are Utilizing Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-for-good-how-nonprofits-are-utilizing-robots<p>Nonprofits and charities struggle with limited staffing, heavy administrative tasks, decreasing donor engagement, and more. Here&#39;s how robots are stepping in to help.</p>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Addressing the Current Situation with Vector 2.0 AI Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/addressing-the-current-situation-with-vector-2-0-ai-robot<p>The&nbsp;Vector 2.0 AI Robot&nbsp;by Digital Dream Labs has been a beloved companion for many, offering unique interactive experiences. However, recent issues have impacted its availability and functionality. This article aims to provide clarity on the current status and offer guidance to both potential buyers and current owners of Vector 2.0.</p>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Protecting High-Risk Environments: The Role of Video Surveillance in Robotic Deployments To Hazardous Siteshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/protecting-high-risk-environments-the-role-of-video-surveillance-in-robotic-deployments-to-hazardous-sites<p>Today&rsquo;s technology has gone a long way in protecting humans at hazardous work sites. Robots can take on these formidable jobs, protecting people from job site dangers. It also safeguards companies by reducing liability. But, like any other technology, robots have flaws. Advanced surveillance technologies can be used to ensure that robotic deployments are working effectively at high-risk locations and situations.<br /> Robotic systems that are outfitted with surveillance tools can help optimize operations. Outsourcing the most dangerous tasks to these robots protects human workers.<br /> &nbsp;</p>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Do you know how to choose the right robot car model structure?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/do-you-know-how-to-choose-the-right-robot-car-model-structure<p>Today, let us explore the structural principles and advantages of these common smart car chassis!</p>Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400AI Helps These Mini Humanoid Robots Learn to Play Soccerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ai-helps-these-mini-humanoid-robots-learn-to-play-soccer<p>DeepMind&#39;s mini humanoid robots are reshaping the future of robotics through their self-taught soccer skills, offering a glimpse into the potential of AI and robotics. Discover how these bots are paving the way for a new era of robotic automation. How did programmers achieve such an amazing feat?</p>Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400How These Robots Can Play Sportshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-these-robots-can-play-sports<p>We&#39;ve seen videos of robots that can do gymnastics or play soccer &mdash; but what makes these robots work? This article dives into the innovations that help robots model biological muscle functioning.</p>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Launches Innovative Robotics Integration Programhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-innovative-robotics-integration-program<p>RobotShop Inc., the world&#39;s leading source of robotics technology, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive Robotics Integration Services, set to transform the landscape of industry automation by providing the next level of robotics solutions, servicing, integration and support.</p>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400The Rise of Robotics in the Workplace: Augmented Intelligence and Human-Robot Collaborationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-rise-of-robotics-in-the-workplace-augmented-intelligence-and-human-robot-collaboration<p>As AI technologies advance, human-robot collaboration is becoming increasingly common across various industries. While there are concerns that AI robots will replace human workers, the key to successfully transitioning to robots in the workplace is augmented intelligence and using AI to enhance human capability, not replace it.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400How Machine Learning Improves Robot Navigationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-machine-learning-improves-robot-navigation<p>Navigating through a workspace is much harder for robots than it may seem at first. But with AI and machine learning, robot mobility improves on several fronts. Here are the specifics of how machine learning enhances robot navigation.</p>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400Decode the Impact of Sensing Technologies on Robotic Perceptionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/decode-the-impact-of-sensing-technologies-on-robotic-perception<p>Sensing technologies enable robots to assess and interact dynamically with their environment. How does it influence robotic perception?</p>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400What Can We Expect from Future Robotic Nannies?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-can-we-expect-from-future-robotic-nannies<p>Parents are always looking for ways to juggle their daily responsibilities and care for their children efficiently. Though many parents can look to family members and friends for additional support, these helping hands can&rsquo;t always be available whenever you need them. As artificial intelligence and smart technology advance, developers are looking for ways to digitally address home care and child care.</p>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400Entering microROS, microcontrollers can also easily implement ROS2 robot applications!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/entering-microros-microcontrollers-can-also-easily-implement-ros2-robot-applications<p>Do you know MicroROS?Come and find out together.</p>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400Here's How Robots Are Helping in Wildlife Conservationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heres-how-robots-are-helping-in-wildlife-conservation<p>Tech meets nature as organizations increasingly use robots to aid in wildlife conservation. Here are the most interesting applications of robots that help keep animals safe.</p>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400How Robotics Is Creating a Safer, More Inclusive Work Environmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotics-is-creating-a-safer-more-inclusive-work-environment<p>Robotics has become more accessible to businesses over the last several years. This is not just a matter of affordability of tech, but also increasing user-friendliness. One of the results of this is that businesses are exploring various ways in which robots can improve workplace operations. Among the key applications of this is making a more inclusive and safe work environment.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400Play with SLAM navigation at low cost, the first virtual machine-controlled MicroROS smart car!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/play-with-slam-navigation-at-low-cost-the-first-virtual-machine-controlled-microros-smart-car<p>The first SLAM mapping and navigation ROS2 smart car based on MicroROS that uses a virtual machine as the main control.</p>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400What Is the Role of Robots in Smart Cities?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-is-the-role-of-robots-in-smart-cities<p>As smart cities become further developed, what crucial roles will robots fill? And since these robots are working with vast amounts of personal data, how can we keep them secure in their roles?</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400AI and Machine Learning: STEM Project Ideas for Homeschoolershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ai-and-machine-learning-stem-project-ideas-for-homeschoolers<p>As the world increasingly depends on technology, children must develop a strong understanding of cutting-edge advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Engaging in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects focused on these topics allows kids to explore their interests and prepares them for emerging careers in the rapidly evolving tech industry.</p>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04003D Printing Canada/USA Joins Forces with RobotShop Marketplacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3d-printing-canada-usa-joins-forces-with-robotshop-marketplace<p>RobotShop.com, the world&#39;s leading source of robotics technology, and 3D Printing Canada/USA, a premier provider of 3D printing technology in North America, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will significantly expand the RobotShop Marketplace. This collaboration introduces over 40 new brands and thousands of new products, including a diverse range of 3D printers, filaments, resins, and parts.</p>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400Leveraging Robotics for Quality Control in Manufacturinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/leveraging-robotics-for-quality-control-in-manufacturing<p>Robotics has long had a presence in manufacturing. It can keep workers safe from hazardous materials and enable continuous production lines. One of the ways it&rsquo;s increasingly making a difference is in quality control.</p>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500What are the Most Popular Uses for Robots in Manufacturing?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-are-the-most-popular-uses-for-robots-in-manufacturing<p>The role of robots in manufacturing is essential, making the production of goods more efficient and accurate. This article unveils the critical applications of these machines in manufacturing and their influence. It provides resources for those interested in learning more about them.</p>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500As Manufacturing Companies Increase Robot Use, More Employees Fear Hackinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/as-manufacturing-companies-increase-robot-use-more-employees-fear-hacking<p>Robotics have transformed the manufacturing industry, making it more streamlined and efficient than ever &mdash; but not without risk. Manufacturing robots have many security vulnerabilities that could make them a threat. Here&#39;s how manufacturing employees feel about these risks, and how companies can address the security issues.</p>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500How Swarm Robotics Could Transform Agriculturehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-swarm-robotics-could-transform-agriculture<p>Swarm robotics is an innovative approach to agriculture that introduces precision and automation in planting, harvesting, monitoring and pest control. Here are the most interesting applications of swarm robotics in agriculture.</p>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500Smart Homes: The Role of Robotics in Home Automation Systemshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smart-homes-the-role-of-robotics-in-home-automation-systems<p>We are currently living in a robotic revolution. Every day it seems that new advanced systems and technologies are popping up, making our lives easier and more convenient. Robotics are completely transforming the way we live. As technology continues to advance, it paves the way for the fusion of robotics and home automation to change our lives in extraordinary ways.</p>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500Meet the Robots Being Used on College Campuseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-the-robots-being-used-on-college-campuses<p>From teaching assistants to chefs to security, robots are being consistently integrated into college life. Here are some of the best use cases for robots on university campuses.</p>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500How Robotic Therapy Enhances Social Skills in Individuals with Autismhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotic-therapy-enhances-social-skills-in-individuals-with-autism<p>Autism is a lifelong disability that impacts how people interact and communicate with the world around them. Understanding social cues, interacting with other people, and communicating needs can be particularly challenging.&nbsp;Fortunately, advances in technology are working to help more people on the autism spectrum develop social skills and attend personalized therapy sessions that can help them function more effectively in everyday society. One of the most powerful technologies advancing this goal is in the realm of robotics.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;</p>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500The Role of Robots in Power Outage Restorationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-role-of-robots-in-power-outage-restoration<p>Power outages can be frustrating, especially when they take hours or even days to fix. Luckily, companies in the power sector are beginning to use robotics to restore power faster and to prevent outages in the first place. Here&#39;s how robots are helping.</p>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500How to choose accessories for your Raspberry Pi 5?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-the-suitable-partner-for-your-raspberry-pi<p>With the advent of Raspberry Pi 5, it has also brought many upgrades, which are different from Raspberry Pi 4B, so Raspberry Pi 5 needs to purchase related accessories.</p>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500What Incredible Benefits Can Robots Bring to Construction?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-incredible-benefits-can-robots-bring-to-construction<p>Robotics in construction enhances efficiency, precision and safety while promising a sustainable and cost-effective future for the industry. These compelling reasons show how these technological marvels are transforming the sector.</p>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500Home Robotics Lab: Setting Up a Safe and Educational Space for Kidshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/home-robotics-lab-setting-up-a-safe-and-educational-space-for-kids<p>Discover the advantages of creating a home robotics lab for kids: boost STEM learning, develop problem-solving skills, and ensure safety while fostering their fascination with robots. Learn how to select the right equipment and tools for an enriching learning environment in this article.</p>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500A Workplace Safety Guide for Robotics in Manufacturinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-workplace-safety-guide-for-robotics-in-manufacturing<p>Robots have brought incredible advances to manufacturing but have also brought new workplace safety risks. Here&#39;s how to update existing safety standards in the manufacturing industry to help protect against robot-related workplace accidents.</p>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500How Can AI Benefit Medical Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-can-ai-benefit-medical-robots<p>Robots have long been used in the medical field to save lives, and as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, it too is being implemented into healthcare practices. But what happens when the two technologies are combined? Here&#39;s how AI can improve the work of medical robots.</p>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05007 Innovative Trends in Robot-Assisted Pharmaceutical Manufacturinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/7-innovative-trends-in-robot-assisted-pharmaceutical-manufacturing<p>Robot-assisted pharmaceutical manufacturing has recently increased in popularity. Safety, cost, output and accuracy improvements have motivated manufacturers to adopt innovative solutions. Collaborative, quality control, sensing, modular and AI-powered robots are behind the top trends.</p>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500Palletizing With Collaborative Robots: The Impact of Labor Shortage in Manufacturinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/palletizing-with-collaborative-robots-the-impact-of-labor-shortage-in-manufacturing<p>The manufacturing industry grapples with hiring challenges amid economic uncertainty, health concerns, and fierce competition. Palletizer roles face high turnover, prompting a shift towards collaborative robots. Automation alleviates burnout, safety issues, and fosters business growth. Yet, technical expert scarcity poses challenges, requiring extensive training. Successful integration involves supportive measures, upskilling, and adapting emergency preparedness plans, emphasizing the dual benefits for employees and efficiency in manufacturing.</p>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500Raspberry Pi 5 is coming!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/raspberry-pi-5-is-coming<p>Raspberry Pi 5 is more than 2-3x as fast as Raspberry Pi 4 and features the official new RP1 chip from Raspberry Pi 5, improving the Raspberry Pi experience.Are you looking forward to use it?</p>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500New Arrivals at RobotShop - November 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-arrivals-at-robotshop-november-2023<p>Welcome to our November tech roundup! This month, we&#39;re introducing some groundbreaking gadgets that are sure to excite tech enthusiasts and innovators alike. From an open-source robot dog to advanced AI cameras, our latest arrivals are not just cutting-edge; they&#39;re shaping the future of technology. Let&#39;s dive in!</p>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500Thriving Under Pressure: Diving into the Role of Pressure and Depth Sensors in ROVshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/thriving-under-pressure-diving-into-the-role-of-pressure-and-depth-sensors-in-rovs-1<p>&nbsp;ROV depth sensors are critical for navigation and safety. By measuring hydrostatic pressure, these sensors provide invaluable data for ROV pilots.</p>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500Robotic Gift Ideas 2023: A Guide for Every Age and Need!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-gift-ideas-2023-a-guide-for-every-age-and-need-1<p>Holiday season is coming! If you&#39;re on the hunt for a present for an adult, kid, student, or even a home gadget, we&#39;ve handpicked a selection of premium robotic items spanning four distinct categories. Explore further to find the ideal robotic present from our Gift Ideas category!</p>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion Releases ROS2 Support for SES V2 Robotic Armshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-releases-ros2-support-for-ses-v2-robotic-arms<p>If you are interested in robot manipulation, you might have heard of ROS2, the Robot Operating System. ROS2 is a set of software libraries that help develop robot applications. If you are familiar with it, you&rsquo;ll be happy to hear that Lynxmotion recently added ROS2 support for the SES V2 4DoF and 5DoF Robotic Arms, so it is now easier to expand the SES V2&rsquo;s arms capabilities and possibilities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-october-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for October 2023? Welcome to the 42nd installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout October. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for October 2023.</p>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400Unleash the Magic of Halloween with Programmable Robot Kitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unleash-the-magic-of-halloween-with-programmable-robot-kits<p>This is a SPOOKTACULAR activity for this time of year! Also feel free to share your Halloween activities with us.</p>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400Living Our Slogan: 'Everything Robotics, Infinite Possibilities'https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/living-our-slogan-everything-robotics-infinite-possibilities<p>In the ever-evolving world of robotics, our commitment remains steadfast: to offer a diverse array of products that cater to every need, from domestic to professional. Our new tagline, &quot;Everything Robotics, Infinite Possibilities&quot; isn&#39;t just a slogan&mdash;it&#39;s a testament to our mission and values.</p>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400BLOG 5: ROS for Mobile Autonomous Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/blog-5-ros-for-mobile-autonomous-robots<p>The world of robotics has seen a surge in advancements, and at the heart of many of these innovations is the Robot Operating System (ROS). Especially for mobile autonomous robots, ROS has become an indispensable tool. But what makes ROS so special, and how can academics benefit from it?</p>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400New Arrivals at RobotShop - October 2023!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-arrivals-at-robotshop-october-2023<p>Robotics enthusiasts, gear up! RobotShop has just updated its latest collection! Whether you&#39;re a professional looking for advanced robotics solutions or a hobbyist eager to explore the newest components, the New Arrivals section at RobotShop is where you need to go.</p>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04005 Amazing Ways Sensors Level up Next-Generation Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-amazing-ways-sensors-level-up-next-generation-robotics<p>Robotic sensors are key components in next-gen robots. Proximity and motion sensors can help improve safety, while LiDAR can optimize robotic navigation. Plus, adding AI and IoT can further optimize robotics processes. These benefits help make robotics safer and more efficient.</p>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400Robotics for Empowering Individuals With Disabilitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-for-empowering-individuals-with-disabilities<p>Explore the transformative power of robotics in empowering individuals with disabilities worldwide. From communication aids enabling non-verbal individuals to connect, to advanced wearable robotics enhancing health and wellness, and innovative mobility solutions allowing greater independence, this article delves into key areas where robotics is breaking barriers. Discover how technology is fostering inclusivity, improving lives, and shaping a more equitable future for all.</p>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for September 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-september-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for September 2023? Welcome to the 41st installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout September. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for September 2023.</p>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400BLOG 4: A Glimpse into ROS 2 Basicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/decoding-the-world-of-robotics-a-glimpse-into-ros-2-basics<p>In the realm of robotics, there&#39;s a universe of software and systems that make our favorite robots come to life. One such system is ROS 2, the Robot Operating System. Today, we&#39;ll delve into a fundamental concept of ROS 2: Nodes. If you&#39;re 16 or 60, this guide aims to make the complex world of robotics a tad simpler for you.</p>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400When will Raspberry Pi 5B board appear?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/when-will-raspberry-pi-5b-board-appear<p>Raspberry Pi 5B release soon? I advise everyone not to wait.</p>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for August 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-august-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for August 2023? Welcome to the 40th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout August. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for August 2023.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Security in the Robotic Age: Protecting Operational Resilience Amidst Emerging Threatshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/security-in-the-robotic-age-protecting-operational-resilience-amidst-emerging-threats<p>As our world becomes more intertwined with AI-powered robots, security concerns escalate. This article explores the heightened risks of cyberattacks on robots, the concept of security fatigue, and the crucial role of operational resilience. It hints at strategies like AI-based solutions to tackle these challenges effectively.</p>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400EAI Technology's Encounter with Xiaomi in Pursuit of Dreamshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/eai-technologys-encounter-with-xiaomi-in-pursuit-of-dreams<p>Curiosity is the driving force behind technological advancement. Technology can bring a better life for humanity or completely disrupt it.</p>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400How STEM Education Fuels Robotics Careers and Professional Successhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-stem-education-fuels-robotics-careers-and-professional-success<p>A STEM education can open opportunities for students who wish to go into the robotics industry and succeed in life. The global demand for STEM workers is growing and STEM careers offer competitive salaries. Students wishing to contribute to world development and earn good benefits should consider STEM-related careers.</p>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Ultimate Back to School Sale at RobotShop!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultimate-back-to-school-sale-at-robotshop<p>The summer sun might still be shining bright, but the Back to School season is just around the corner. And guess what? We&#39;ve got an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming Back to School sale on our robotic website! From August 22nd to September 5th, gear up for some seriously spectacular deals and discounts, with savings of up to a staggering 50% off on a wide range of products.</p>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Top 10 Inspiring Community Robotics Projectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-ten-inspiring-community-robotics-projects<p>Imagine a realm where innovation isn&#39;t just a concept but a driving force, where robotics enthusiasts seize the spotlight with a flourish of boundless creativity and a knack for cracking intricate puzzles. In this dynamic landscape, they&#39;re not just crafting machines, they&#39;re weaving stories of collaboration, melding passion with precision. Brace yourself as we delve into a realm where robots come to life through the magic of community projects &ndash; a testament to the potential of technology and the symphony of shared zeal. Gather &#39;round as we unveil the cr&egrave;me de la cr&egrave;me, the top ten community robotics projects that have sparked a wildfire of inspiration across the globe.</p>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400The Robotic Revolution: Transforming Industries and Liveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotic-revolution-enriching-lives-with-robotshop-inc<p>In recent years, robotics and automation have revolutionized numerous industries, bringing forth transformative benefits and positive impacts. From education to manufacturing, transportation, and even in our homes, robots have become integral to our daily lives. In this blog, we explore the positive influence of robotics in various fields, highlighting the commitment of RobotShop, a leading robotics technology provider, in fostering a world full of robots that positively impacts our lives.</p>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTIS and RobotShop Join Forces to Shape the Futurehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotis-and-robotshop-join-forces-to-shape-the-future<p>ROBOTIS is proud to announce a new partnership with longstanding robotics retailer RobotShop. This collaboration will enable customers to order a wide range of ROBOTIS&rsquo; high quality products through RobotShop, including ROBOTIS&rsquo; renowned DYNAMIXEL servos and robotics kits. By partnering with RobotShop, ROBOTIS can ensure that their cutting-edge technology reaches even more aspiring roboticists and researchers around the world.</p>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400BLOG 3 : ROS2: the future of roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/blog-3-ros2-the-future-of-robotics<p>If you are interested in robotics, you may have heard of ROS, the Robot Operating System. But what is ROS exactly, and how can it help you create amazing robots?</p>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Better, Faster, Stronger: Our Favorite Robotic Advancements of the Past Few Yearshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/better-faster-stronger-our-favorite-robotic-advancements-of-the-past-few-years<p>The last few years seem to have gone by very quickly and very slowly all at once. Already, the strangeness and sadness of the peak COVID-19 pandemic years feels like forever ago (not to diminish the very real impact the disease still has) &mdash; yet, it&rsquo;s not hard to recall a period when time crawled to a very slow march, dominated by uncertain news reports, scrambles to find masks, and endless Netflix binges.</p>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400A Sneak Peek into Lynxmotion's Upcoming Professional Modular Robot Building Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-sneak-peek-into-lynxmotions-upcoming-professional-modular-robot-building-system<p>We are excited to give you a pre-launch glimpse into the upcoming Professional Servo Erector Set from Lynxmotion. The system is based around three high torque, high precision professional actuators which can be used to create a variety of different, complex robots.</p>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Regulating Cobots: How Human-Robot Collaboration Impacts Workplace Safety Standardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/regulating-cobots-how-human-robot-collaboration-impacts-workplace-safety-standards<p>This article explores the impact of human-robot collaboration on workplace safety standards, focusing on the rise of collaborative robots (cobots) supported by artificial intelligence. As cobots become more prevalent in various industries, businesses and regulators must adjust risk assessments and company policies to address the unique risks and benefits these machines bring. Understanding cobots&#39; functions, involving workers in risk assessments, and seeking insights from developers can lead to more effective regulations and safer work environments, maximizing the potential of these advanced technologies while mitigating potential hazards.</p>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Robo-Pup Showdown: Petoi Bittle and XGO Mini!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-pup-showdown-petoi-bittle-vs-xgo-mini<p>In the exciting world of robotics, two adorable and intelligent quadruped robot dogs have captured the hearts of tech enthusiasts and pet lovers alike. Meet the Petoi Bittle Dog and the XGO Mini Quadruped Robot - two cutting-edge creations that combine advanced technology and playfulness. In this blog, we will explore the features and capabilities of these two robotic companions, highlighting their differences and unique qualities.</p>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for July 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-july-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for July 2023? Welcome to the 39th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout July. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for July 2023.</p>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Should Robots Have an Emergency Stop?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/should-robots-have-an-emergency-stop<p>Most robots require an emergency stop mechanism for safety precautions, with strict rules on design and placement. However, each machine is unique and needs different power requirements in hazardous situations. Does that mean there are times when an emergency stop does more harm than good?</p>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Latest Innovations in Warehouse and Distribution Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/latest-innovations-in-warehouse-and-distribution-robotics<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The article explores how robotics is revolutionizing the warehousing and distribution industry. With technological advancements and increasing demand for efficiency, automation and robotics are rapidly transforming warehouses. Cloud robotics, AGVs, AMRs, RaaS, drones, and cobots are among the latest innovations being utilized. Boston Dynamics&#39; Spot robot stands out for its advanced inspection capabilities. However, careful planning and implementation are crucial to avoid workflow disruptions.</p>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400LavvieBot - First Impressions / Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lavvibot-first-impressions-review<p>Initial impressions of the LavvieBot&nbsp;self-cleaning litter box.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Unveiling RobotShop's 20-Year Evolutionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unveiling-robotshops-20-year-evolution<p>2023 marks a momentous occasion for RobotShop as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the company introduced a revamped brand image, featuring a fresh new logo, a compelling slogan, and refined colors. This transformative update pays homage to RobotShop&#39;s history while positioning the company for an exciting future. Take a comprehensive look at RobotShop&rsquo;s evolution and discover its infinite possibilities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400The Final Frontier: Robots in Spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-final-frontier-robots-in-space<p><em><strong>There&rsquo;s an exceptional show on Apple+ called For All Mankind. If you haven&rsquo;t tuned in to the series (and you really should), its premise is very simple: what if the 1960s &ldquo;Space Race&rdquo; never slowed down? What if the Russians got to the moon first, America scrambled to catch up, and space exploration dominated worldly events of the next few decades?&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400What is Artificial Intelligencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-is-artificial-intelligence<p>Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world as we know it. From its applications in various domains to its potential to enhance human capabilities, AI holds immense promise. However, we must tread carefully, addressing ethical concerns and ensuring responsible deployment. By fostering collaboration between humans and AI, we can harness its full potential and shape a future where AI serves as a powerful ally, augmenting our abilities and enriching our lives.</p>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400ErgoCub, the robot that wants to help workers in warehouseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ergocub-the-robot-that-wants-to-help-workers-in-warehouses<p>ergoCub is a collaborative humanoid robot project, born from the collaboration between IIT and INAIL. It aims to improve the working conditions in logistic warehouses, by helping human operators to handle heavy or bulky objects. It is equipped with an artificial intelligence that allows it to learn, adapt and communicate with humans. It respects the safety and well-being of workers. The project started in 2020 and plans to produce two prototypes of robots to test in real or simulated environment.</p>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Raspberry Pi 4B Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-product-raspberry-pi-4b-board<p>Now, you can buy Raspberry Pi 4B Board at Yahboom online store on RobotShop!</p>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400Solution | The Robotic Vacuum Cleaner has "It" - Letting You Lounge on the Sofa Every Dayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/solution-the-robotic-vacuum-cleaner-has-it-letting-you-lounge-on-the-sofa-every-day<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for June 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-june-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for June 2023? Welcome to the 38th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics Field! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout June. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for June 2023.</p>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400Yahboom K210 visual recognition module:Excellent artificial intelligence processorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yahboom-k210-visual-recognition-module-excellent-artificial-intelligence-processor<p>Do You Know Everything About K210 Vision Module?</p>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400Rover is a new robotic platform for law enforcement and emergency services.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rover-is-a-new-robotic-platform-for-law-enforcement-and-emergency-services<p><strong>The GEC engineering team is excited to unveil some of the optional features of the R.O.V.E.R. (Robotic Observation and Versatile Exploration Robot)</strong></p>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400How Robots Strengthen Power Distribution Systems and Grid Resiliencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robots-strengthen-power-distribution-systems-and-grid-resilience<p>With the help of technology, utility workers can safely take better care of the growing power grid. Robots are helping utility providers improve grid resilience, inspect infrastructure, improve safety, prevent outages and more.</p>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop's 20th Anniversary Rebranding: Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshops-20th-anniversary-rebranding-embracing-infinite-possibilities-in-robotics<p><em><strong>Dear valued members of the RobotShop community,</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>As we eagerly anticipate our 20th anniversary at RobotShop, we find ourselves at a profound juncture&mdash;a moment of retrospection and envisioning for the future. We are set to take a transformative leap forward, all while honoring our deeply rooted history.</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400Raspberry Pi AI Mecanum Wheel 3-DOF Camera Python Robot---Raspblock.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/raspberry-pi-ai-mecanum-wheel-3-dof-camera-python-robot-raspblock<p>This is an AI programming educational robot based on Raspberry Pi 4B. It is the best choice for you to start your artificial intelligence journey!</p>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400T-MINI PRO, More Than Just Eye For Robot Vacuum Cleanerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/june-tweet-t-mini-pro-more-than-just-eye-for-robot-vacuum-cleaner<p>The post give a brief introduction about latest TOF lidar sensor from YDLIDAR T-mini pro lidars, including parameters, applications and test videos.</p>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400These are the Droids We’re Looking For: A Celebration of the Star Wars Botshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/these-are-the-droids-were-looking-for-a-celebration-of-the-star-wars-bots<p>Robots have been there to delight, amuse, entertain, scare, and make us think for almost as long as humans have sat in front of a screen to gain entertainment from moving pictures. One of cinema&rsquo;s first true ambitious masterpieces &mdash; Fritz Lang&rsquo;s&nbsp;Metropolis&nbsp;from 1927 &mdash;&nbsp;had a robot at the heart of its story. Gort, the&nbsp;silent alien robot visitor with laser vision, was an iconic figure of 1950s cinema. The T-1000 worked to try to doom humanity and then tried to save it; Rick Deckard of&nbsp;Blade Runner&nbsp;fame fought and romanced robots (and might have been one himself). Robots cross all genres and mediums &mdash;&nbsp;Wall-E for the Pixar generation,&nbsp;Rosey the robot for the golden age of television animation,&nbsp;Johnny 5 for 80s kids. It&rsquo;s not slowing down, either; witness the creation of one of the screen&rsquo;s most memorable (and thought-provoking) robots in&nbsp;Ex Machina and even more kiddie-centered smash-em-ups with more&nbsp;Transformers&nbsp;action.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400The Implementation of Robotics In Expanding Surgery Optionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-implementation-of-robotics-in-expanding-surgery-options<p>This article explores the role of robots in medical surgery. Learn about the prevalence of robots in healthcare facilities, their various functions, and their positive impact on surgical procedures.</p>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot 4: New Model, New Cat Experiencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-4-now-available-new-model-new-cat-experience<p>Are you a cat lover and a Litter-Robot fan? You will surely appreciate this news: the Litter-Robot 4 has arrived at&nbsp;RobotShop! Stocks are limited, hurry and buy yours now, free shipping included!&nbsp;</p>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400How to choose your own Jetson development board?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-your-own-jetson-development-board<p>Look Here! I&#39;ll tell you which Jetson development board is most suitable for you.</p>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for May 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-may-2023-1<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for May 2023? Welcome to the 37th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for May 2023.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -04006-DOF AI Vision Robotic Arm with ROS Python programming--DOFBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/6-dof-ai-vision-robotic-arm-with-ros-python-programming-dofbot<p>It&#39;s an interesting robot. It can not only clamp building blocks, but also complete gesture recognition.</p>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400Lidar for Robot perception and SLAM teaching--D200https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lidar-for-robot-perception-and-slam-teaching-d200<p>The<em><strong>&nbsp;LDROBOT D200 LiDAR&nbsp;Kit&nbsp;</strong></em>is an educational and developer kit based on<strong> LDROBOT LD14P</strong>. It contains high-performance&nbsp;Light Detection And Ranging&nbsp;(LiDAR) Sensor<em><strong> </strong></em><strong>LD14P</strong>,USB Interface Adapter,Serial Cable and a user manual.</p> <p>It supports multi-platform secondary development, including<strong> Linux/ROS/ROS2</strong>. It is a cost-effective robot sensor that can be used in fields such as robotics education/research/positioning/navigation/obstacle avoidance.</p>Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400Robot car for families using and teaching--Roboduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yahboom-roboduino-uno-r3-smart-robot-with-wifi-camera-compatible-with-arduino-uno-for-both-families-using-and-teaching<p>An ideal toy car robotic kit for creating your own robot and exploring endless activities.</p>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for April 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-april-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for April 2023? Welcome to the 36th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout April. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for April 2023.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Accessible Tech and Robotics Advancementshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/accessible-tech-and-robotics-advancements<p>Robotics is being used in healthcare, industry, and transportation, but it is also providing solutions for people with disabilities, such as assistive technologies in education, wearables, and mobility aids. Robotics is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and is providing greater freedom and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities through self-driving cars and other automated transportation options.</p>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Don't Overlook Vibration in Robotics Designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dont-overlook-vibration-in-robotics-design-2<p>Vibration plays an important role in robotics design as these machines become more complex. Learn more about how to reduce vibrations for greater precision.</p>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Eye of the Beholder: How Robotics in Healthcare Improves Eye Care Accessibilityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/eye-of-the-beholder-how-robotics-in-healthcare-improves-eye-care-accessibility<p>The healthcare industry has benefited immensely from technological advancements, particularly in the area of eye care accessibility and vision-related treatments. Robotics is playing a crucial role in improving access to basic eye exams and making surgical procedures more accurate and faster. As technology continues to advance, more people will have access to the vision care they need, regardless of where they are located, and robotics and AI will become even more integral in the healthcare industry.</p>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Celebrate National Robotics Week with Exclusive Deals & Discountshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/celebrate-national-robotics-week-with-exclusive-deals-discounts<p>As National Robotics Week draws near, RobotShop is gearing up to offer an exciting sale that&#39;s sure to thrill robotics enthusiasts and learners alike. With exclusive deals and discounts ranging from 5 to 60%, RobotShop is the ultimate destination for anyone looking to explore the world of robotics.</p>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -040015 Intermediate Robot Project Ideas for Students that Won’t Break the Bankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/15-intermediate-robot-project-ideas-for-students-that-wont-break-the-bank<p>Article summary: Explore the numerous options for students to engage with budget-friendly robotics in school. Inspire students to ask questions, use their imagination and follow directions for multifaceted learning.</p>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Beyond Robotics & AI : Witnessing the Birth of the "Robosapiens" Societyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/beyond-robotics-ai-witnessing-the-birth-of-the-robosapiens-society<p>&quot;RoboSapiens&quot; represents a society where humans and AI-enhanced robots are increasingly intertwined. The article highlights the potential of robotics and AI to revolutionize various aspects of life, including education, healthcare, and environmental management. However, it also emphasizes the ethical, social, and economic challenges these technologies present, such as job displacement, privacy concerns, and the potential misuse of lethal autonomous weapons. As we move towards a &quot;RoboSapiens&quot; society, it is crucial to strike a balance between innovation and preserving our values, ensuring a future that is technologically advanced, compassionate, and sustainable.</p>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400Yahboom World of Module Programmable Sensor Kit for Kids with Micro bit V2 STEM Coding Robot Education Learn Toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yahboom-world-of-module-programmable-sensor-kit-for-micro-bit-v2-board<p>21 in 1 building block programmable sensor kit, Sunflower, Automatic door, Piggy bank, Flying penguin. Which modle do you like?</p>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for March 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-march-2023<p>Spring is finally here, but what happened in the robotics field in March 2023? In the 37th installment of What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News, we uncover the breaking developments, hot issues, and trending stories in the world of robotics over the last month.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400The Top 6 Most Innovative Robots of 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-top-6-most-innovative-robots-of-2023<p>Robotics have been masking enormous splashes worldwide. Which have proved the most innovative?</p>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400Connecting school, work, and life through roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/connecting-school-work-and-life-through-robotics<p>While students are connecting robots, robotics has a way of connecting communities. From families brought together to cheer on robotics teams to industries becoming more involved in helping students succeed, robotics is more and more becoming a common thread.</p> <p>Learn how the Yakima (WA) School District is determined to give their students every opportunity to succeed - in school and in life through their robotics program!</p>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400TETRIX® PRIME leads to happy campershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tetrix-r-prime-leads-to-happy-campers<p>Summer will be here before we know it!&nbsp;Throughout the STEMosphere, teachers are prepping to host summer camps for learners all over the country.</p> <p>Top of our list for camp activities? The TETRIX&nbsp;PRIME building system!&nbsp;</p> <p>PRIME is an excellent choice for camps, but don&rsquo;t take my word for it. It&rsquo;s best to hear firsthand.</p> <p>Dr. Robin Lady from&nbsp;St. Louis Student Robotics Association&nbsp;(SLSRA) in St. Louis, Missouri, teaches day camps, STEM nights, weekend events, as well as summer camps. Last year, she taught summer camp using TETRIX PRIME and was happy to share her experience.</p>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400What are the Best Ways to Prepare for a Robotics Competition?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-are-the-best-ways-to-prepare-for-a-robotics-competition<p>Good preparation is vital for entering a robotics competition. Competitors must plan their teams, research the competition rules and find sponsors.</p>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400Gardening made easy: Introducing CropBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gardening-made-easy-introducing-cropbot-2<p>A year and several iterations through the engineering design process later, I want to introduce you to my robot with a corny name &ndash; CropBot. But, before I explain how CropBot works, I just want to mention one thing. The agriculture industry is quickly being inundated by robots. The farm of the future will be a high-tech automated system that produces more food using fewer resources for an ever-growing population. And, although CropBot is more of a concept robot than a full-on industrial planting robot, it proves a point &ndash; solutions to society&rsquo;s problems and challenges can come from anywhere.</p> <p>CropBot is a track-driven tele-op TETRIX robot that is controlled by a SONY PS4 DUALSHOCK 4 game controller. It has two modes for planting crops &ndash; manual and automatic. Included on the robot is an LCD screen used for adjusting the seed spacing, seed depth, amount of water to add to a seed, light sensitivity, and many more customizable settings. When these settings are input into the TETRIX PRIZM&reg;&nbsp;controller using the PS4 game controller, the robot goes through some calibration before being ready to plant whatever seeds are loaded into its hopper.</p>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500Move over R/C, there is a new way to control a robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/move-over-r-c-there-is-a-new-way-to-control-a-robot<p>Say hello to the TETRIX Tele-Op Control Module by&nbsp;Pitsco and TETRIX&reg;&nbsp;Robotics.&nbsp;The module connects to a&nbsp;TETRIX PRIZM&reg;&nbsp;Robotics Controller&nbsp;and allows for remote control operation of your robot via Bluetooth. In layman&rsquo;s terms (yep, this one is for me 😊), it serves as the go-between for transferring code from your PRIZM to the SONY PS4&nbsp;DUALSHOCK 4&nbsp;controller and its many buttons.</p>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500Wearable tech: Code Cube™ is here!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wearable-tech-code-cubetm-is-here-1<p>Colorful code&nbsp;you can wear with Code Cube!&nbsp;Simply&nbsp;load&nbsp;up&nbsp;the software&nbsp;on your browser,&nbsp;plug in your device, and get to&nbsp;coding&nbsp;using the drag-and-drop&nbsp;Blockly&nbsp;interface.&nbsp;When you&rsquo;re satisfied with your&nbsp;8 x 8&nbsp;design&nbsp;for the LED screen&nbsp;&ndash; could be your favorite animal, emoji, or patterns &ndash; have animated it to your heart&rsquo;s content, and customized&nbsp;its&nbsp;sound output,&nbsp;watch as your creativity comes to life, either on your wrist, as a keychain, or any other wearable you can imagine!&nbsp;</p>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-february-2023<p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for February 2023? Welcome to the 36th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05004 Reasons to Upgrade to a Robotic Vision Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/4-reasons-to-upgrade-to-a-robotic-vision-system<p>With RVS, your company can attract new talent, benefit from a high ROI, improve safety and eliminate employee pain points.</p>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500How the Auto Industry Is Prioritizing Accessibility Tech for Drivershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-the-auto-industry-is-prioritizing-accessibility-tech-for-drivers<p>This article discusses new technologies that are being added to cars that make them more accessible to drivers with disabilities.</p>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for January 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-january-2023<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for January 2023? Welcome to the 35th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout January. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in robotics for January 2023.</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500Can robots be grown? Biorobotics & Biological Inspirationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/biologically-inspired-robotics<p>The future of robotics may not include printed circuit boards, metal frames and microchips, but instead, the term &ldquo;robot&rdquo; may need to be adapted to include semi-living biological creations which are not manufactured on a production line, but instead grown and evolved in labs and incubators. Are humans ready to accept a future where the artificially created life form is biological rather than electromechanical in nature? The question of whether or not an advanced &ldquo;robot&rdquo; has rights may relate more to the question of the rights of invertebrates like octopus and jellyfish than to the rights of a toaster or microwave.</p>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500How Are Robotics Helping to Automate Hydroponic Systems?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-robotics-helping-to-automate-hydroponic-systems<p>Imagine plants inside lush greenhouses, embedded in a water tray and cradled by robotic limbs. Automated hydroponic systems are growing a better version of fruits and vegetables. Learn how these robots monitor a greenhouse full of crops with smart sensors and can diagnose care.</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500Best Robots of CES 2023https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robots-of-ces-2023<p>As usual, this year&#39;s CES showcased remarkable technological innovations across a wide array of relevant categories &mdash; robotics, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), smart home tech, and much, much more. Those attending in Las Vegas got to see the stunning new technologies that will be on shelves and in the workplace in the coming years (if not months).</p> <p>Let&#39;s profile some of the best robot innovations from this year&#39;s CES&nbsp;2023:&nbsp;</p>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500The future has come: robots in our day-to-day lives.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-has-come-robots-in-our-day-to-day-lives<p>From robot hostesses greeting guests at hotels to medical robots assisting surgeons in the operating room, it&#39;s clear that robots have had a major impact on our day-to-day lives.</p>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500Unboxing and review---Yahboom Raspberry Pi Pico Robot. A compact and cost-effective educational programmable 2WD smart car.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-and-review-yahboom-raspberry-pi-pico-robot-a-compact-and-cost-effective-educational-programmable-2wd-smart-car<p>I like its appearance.😊</p>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500Unboxing and review--Yahboom Tiny:bit Smart Robot Car.The Best-selling Robot car in Yahboom robot family.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-and-review-yahboom-tiny-bit-smart-robot-car-the-best-selling-robot-car-in-yahboom-robot-family<p>Buyer William from the US said: &ldquo;Unbelievable features and value&rdquo;!</p>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500Top Robotics News of 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-robotics-news-of-2022<p>As 2022 comes to an end, it&#39;s time to step back and take a retrospective look at the past 12 months. In yet another turbulent year worldwide, we saw how robotics can help for the betterment of humanity (COVID crisis, climate change, etc.), and we&nbsp;also witnessed highly polarizing use of robotics.&nbsp;Let&#39;s travel through memory lane and unpack the last year in robotics, revisiting the trends that 2022 presented!</p>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500🥰Unboxing and review--Yahboom ROSMASTER R2 Ackermann structure Robot. A ROS robot that can talk to you.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-and-review-yahboom-rosmaster-r2-ackermann-structure-robot-a-ros-robot-that-can-talk-to-you<p>LOOK! The Ackerman structure car that can drive automatically looks cool.<br /> Did you like it? Come and learn more about it.👉</p>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500How are Robots Leveling Up the Supply Chain?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-robots-leveling-up-the-supply-chain<p>With the help of robots, the supply chain is experiencing an exciting technological transformation. Autonomous supply chains are leveling up some critical aspects of safer working conditions and more efficient warehouses</p>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for December 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-december-2022<p>What&#39;s happening with robots in December 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500🥰How to choose the cost-effective development board and programmable robot for you?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-the-cost-effective-development-board-and-programmable-robot-for-you<p>At present, most popular development boards for open source education are <strong>Microbit</strong>, <strong>Arduino</strong>, <strong>Raspberry </strong><strong>Pi&nbsp;</strong>and <strong><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Jetson</font></font></strong><strong>&nbsp;NANO</strong>.</p> <p>Today I will describe their applications and differences.🤗🤗</p>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Patient Carehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotics-are-revolutionizing-the-future-of-patient-care<p>Advances in robotic technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way patients are cared for in the healthcare industry. This article discusses how&nbsp;ever-evolving robotic technologies are transforming patient care, exploring topics such as how robotics help healthcare providers provide their best care, how chatbots are utilized, how robotics assist in surgeries, and more.</p>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022 Christmas Project Ideashttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2022-christmas-project-ideas<p>Christmas is a romantic and funny season,are you ready for Christmas gifts for children, family and friends?🎅🎅🎅</p>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for November 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-november-2022<p>What&#39;s happening in the robotics field for November 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500How to make a Raspberry Pi Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-a-raspberry-pi-robot-1<p>You are a Raspberry Pi fan, electronics enthusiast, maker or programmer, retired engineer? Or maybe you like coding and open source? These robot based on Raspberry Pi is a good partner for you.</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500Yahboom DOGZILLA S1 12DOF visual AI Desktop Quadruped Bionic robot dog for Raspberry Pi 4Bhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/maybe-this-is-your-next-pet-except-that-he-has-no-dog-head-and-dog-tail-it-really-looks-like-a-fighting-dog-who-has-been-wearing-aluminum-alloy-armor<p><strong><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Maybe this is your next pet? Except that he has no dog head and dog tail, it really looks like a fighting dog who has been wearing aluminum alloy armor. 🐕🐕🐕</font></font></strong></p>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500😎How to make a programmable robot car with Microbit?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-a-programmable-robot-car-with-microbit<p>Look!!! These funny guys. Which one did you perfer?</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500How to create a ROS Robotics?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-a-raspberry-pi-robot<p>ROS is now the most popular operating system, and more and more products will use it.&nbsp;<br /> If you want to get started with ROS, consider the following programming ROS robots. 👉</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500mechDOG for Beginners, Advanced Users & Developers!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mechdog-for-beginners-advanced-users-developers<p>mechDOG is a dog-like quadruped robot that features the Lynxmotion&rsquo;s Smart Servo (LSS) Motors and the Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 brackets for the frame. It can be controlled in various ways including remotely with a handheld radio controller, wired with a USB cable, via WiFi using the interface available for PC and web, or even directly using the API.</p>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500mechDOG Kinematics, Trajectory, Synchronization & Gaitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mechdog-kinematics-trajectory-synchronization-gaits<p>Inverse Kinematics involves calculating the joint angles needed to move the legs to a specific position, this can be achieved by using a geometrical analysis.&nbsp;However, this alone will not allow mechDOG to walk; for this, we will need to synchronize the motion between the legs and include some additional factors.</p>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-october-2022<p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for October 2022? Welcome to the 33rd installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400How Warehouse Robotics Set New Trends of Automation?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-warehouse-robotics-set-new-trends-of-automation<p>Automation of the warehouse will aid in addressing issues including labor shortages, insufficient warehouse space, and ineffective inventory management. The demand for warehousing services and warehouse robotics is likely to rise as online retail sales of tangible products surpass $500 billion.</p>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400Vacuum Forming Drone Componentshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vacuum-forming-drone-components<p>Robota LLC&nbsp;uses vacuum forming to manufacture parts for their Eclipse RTK Drone. The Eclipse specializes in large land surveys with centimeter-level precision and 100 minute flight time capabilities. This video shows the craftsmanship that goes into each Robota Eclipse belly.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04006 Robots Trusted to Pick and Pack Products Quickly and Efficientlyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-robots-trusted-to-pick-and-pack-products-quickly-and-efficiently<p>The packaging industry is open-minded and ripe for innovation, always willing to test new technologies and see if they offer any benefits. Robots are becoming ubiquitous in manufacturing and packaging. Learn Discover how picking and packing robots can&nbsp;help organizations operate at maximum efficiency.</p>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400How AI Trends Today Can Predict Future Robotics Trendshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-ai-trends-today-can-predict-future-robotics-trends<p>The growth of artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most revolutionary technological advancements to date. By using data to recognize and learn patterns, AI has had countless benefits for nearly every industry. AI and robotics have more in common than we might think. For example, both AI programs and mechanical robots can automate tasks for humans. To stay ahead of the curve on robotic trends, one can look at how AI is used today to predict how robots can be used in the future.</p>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400How May Robotic Automation Affect the Physical Layout of a Parts Warehousehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-may-robotic-automation-affect-the-physical-layout-of-a-parts-warehouse<p>Warehouse automation saw nearly double-digit growth among merchants with the rise of e-commerce. The automated guided vehicle (AGV) category of traditional warehouse automation was expanding the quickest.&nbsp;</p> <p>AMRs, or autonomous mobile robots and robotic warehouse automation system are essentially extremely intelligent AGVs. The AMR market is expanding much more quickly than more conventional kinds of automation.</p>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400Building Robotic Communitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-robotic-communities<p>At our company, we&rsquo;ve been thinking a lot about building communities of robots, robotics devices, robotic control systems and whatever other related systems and devices make sense. Obviously, the first question to be answered is, what do we mean by &ldquo;communities&rdquo; and why is it worth talking about.</p> <p>To begin to answer the question we first need to be clear about how, within our context, we define a community. Our analogy relies on an admittedly idealistic view of community when viewed in a human context. Our definition of a community might be:</p>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400Off-the-shelf Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/off-the-shelf-robotics-1<p>Rapid advances in hardware technology have&nbsp;changed the landscape when it comes to building robotics projects. Now with a minimum of electrical engineering ability and a decent grasp of computer programming one can build devices with interesting and sophisticated behaviors and capabilities easier than ever before.</p>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400New Term, New Robot - Roboworks Back to School Programhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-term-new-robot-roboworks-back-to-school-program<p>Eligible to qualified developers, educators and students.&nbsp;The promotion ends on September 30, 2022. Selected products include: Rosbot Pi and Rosbot Nano</p>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400Why Do Warehouses Require More Robots for Successful Operations?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-warehouses-require-more-robots-for-successful-operations<p>Today&rsquo;s supply chain demands speed and precision from warehouses. Robots are the key to accomplishing this, delivering greater safety, productivity, efficiency, and optimization.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400How Robotics Can Increase Health Literacy in Underserved Populationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotics-can-increase-health-literacy-in-underserved-populations<p>In relation to healthcare, underserved communities are characterized by inadequate access to and reduced utilization of preventive care and treatment. &quot;Sociocultural factors, including differential environmental exposures, psychological stressors, poor diet and lacking health risk education contribute to disparities across socioeconomic statuses. Insufficient job security, child care opportunities and transportation availability present significant difficulties for underserved populations.&quot;*<br /> <br /> However, advancements in technology offer an opportunity to improve healthcare, increase access to it, and improve health literacy for those in underserved areas. This article should discuss how robotics specifically can be used to increase health literacy in underserved populations. Points of focus can include: robotics in health education, robotics in doctors&#39; offices and telehealth, bridging the demand/supply gap for healthcare in underserved areas through robotics, or how robotics can be used to address some of the root causes of healthcare inaccessibility.</p>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400How to Design Robot Grippershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-design-robot-grippers<p>Designing robotic grippers requires creativity and an engineering mindset. There&rsquo;s a core strategy behind making new robotic grippers a reality from concept to final product.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400SoftGripping technology in food handling automation!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/softgripping-technology-in-food-handling-automation<p>Soft robot grippers are joining the industry! From automation in big factories handling bread, dough, fish, meats and vegetables to the living room and universities where they still can grip everything you throw on them and still be squishy and safe to be around for students.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400RoboCup 2022 is on now!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocup-2022-is-on-now<p>RoboCup is the largest scientific annual event to advance A.I., robotics and automation in the world. It also has the longest history of robot competition since 1996. Roboworks is proud to be part of the RoboCup community.</p>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400Here's How to Build a Robot at Homehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heres-how-to-build-a-robot-at-home<p>Anyone can build a robot with the right steps. Here&rsquo;s how people can take their projects from design to completion.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400TurtleBot 4: The Next Generation in Accessible Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/turtlebot-4-the-next-generation-in-accessible-robotics<p>The &quot;TurtleBot&quot; might have the name of one of nature&#39;s slowest creatures &mdash; but make no mistake, this powerful piece of equipment represents a rapid leap forward for robotics development. With the new TurtleBot 4 Mobile Robot coming soon this fall, the next-generation robotic platform for learning the Robot Operating System (ROS), it&#39;s more relevant than ever to take a look back at how the TurtleBot came to life.</p>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400How Are AI and Robots Changing Waste Management?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-ai-and-robots-changing-waste-management<p>Robot and AI waste management technology helps produce responsibly made recycled products, reduces waste and builds a cleaner, healthier world.</p>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for May 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-may-2022<p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in the robotics field for May 2022!</p>Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400Vacuum Forming & The COVID-19 Pandemichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vacuum-forming-the-covid-19-pandemic<p>During the early stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic there was high demand for personal protective equipment. The demand for PPE exceeded the supply available from traditional manufacturers and a rapid solution was needed.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400Learning robotics: how Ned2 tames general misconceptions about robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/learning-robotics-how-ned2-tames-general-misconceptions-about-robots<p>Popular science and science fiction contributed widely to the building of clich&eacute;s that are still going strong in the perception of robotics. Far from the fear and excitement they induced, reality is much more down to earth, and that&rsquo;s good news for learners and teachers of all ages!</p>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400FlowBotics Studio is now FREE!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/flowbotics-studio-is-now-free<p>FlowBotics Studio is a Windows-based robotics software development platform and the perfect tool to create robot apps and is now becoming <strong>free for all</strong>!&nbsp;It includes everything you need to make your robots smarter and boasts the powerful FlowBotics graphical programming language. A complete user guide is available (English) and various demo robotics projects help you get started. It can be used to control just about any robotics platform, data acquisition board, motor controller, servo board, sound card, or webcam.</p>Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400How to Build Robotic Warehouse Automation System: Which Steps You Need to Accomplish?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-build-robotic-warehouse-automation-system-which-steps-you-need-to-accomplish<p>How to Build Robotic Warehouse Automation System: Which Steps You Need to Accomplish?</p>Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400What are the Best Materials to Design and Build Durable Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-are-the-best-materials-to-design-and-build-durable-robots<p>Engineers design durable robots by strategically combining the strongest materials available. The world&rsquo;s most robust robots often include a few specific materials.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion's A4WD3 Rugged Mobile Robot Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotions-a4wd3-rugged-mobile-robot<p>The A4WD3 mobile platform is the latest in a line of Lynxmotion&#39;s four wheel drive rovers. This latest semi-professional design includes a large rugged machined frame (aluminum and G10) which is dust and water resistant and&nbsp;a large access hatch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three different configurations&nbsp;use this frame: wheeled, tracked and Mecanum.</p>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400Robots are A Part of Children’s Lives: Here’s How Adults Can Educate Themselveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-are-a-part-of-childrens-lives-heres-how-adults-can-educate-themselves<p>Robots are becoming more and more common in our everyday lives, especially in the lives of our children. Many children&#39;s toys are robotic, and 21st-century children have seen the rise of things like robot vacuums. This article should be about how adults can educate themselves on robots, especially the ones playing a role in their children&#39;s lives.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400How to Implement an Automated Picking Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-implement-an-automated-picking-system<p>Order picking robots allow businesses to create customized automated picking systems that deliver on efficiency, quality, and productivity.</p>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400Safety First! How to Prevent Industrial Robot Hazardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/safety-first-how-to-prevent-industrial-robot-hazards<p>Industrial robots can be just as hazardous as they are helpful. Training and preparation are crucial for safety and success.</p>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400Trending News in the Robotics Field for March 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-march-2022<p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for March 2022? Welcome to the 30th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400If a robot can achieve independent evolving thinking like a human being, shall we treat them like a human being instead of a machine?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/if-a-robot-can-achieve-independent-evolving-thinking-like-a-human-being-shall-we-treat-them-like-a-human-being-instead-of-a-machine<p>For some people, relationships with robots are simply a natural extension of relationships with other things in our world, such as people, pets, and possessions.</p>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400What is the "singularity" and what implications does it have for artificial intelligence?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-is-the-singularity-and-what-implications-does-it-have-for-artificial-intelligence<p>We are getting closer and closer to encountering AI in all areas of our lives. But there are more and more concerns that such unlimited success leads to huge risks.</p>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400How Are Robots Improving Facility Management?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-robots-improving-facility-management<p>Facility management robots are transforming how facilities are cleaned, maintained, and cared for. With the help of robots, facilities all over the world are improving the way they operate every day.</p>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400The Complete Guide to Robot Calibrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-complete-guide-to-robot-calibration<p>Getting started with robot calibration requires patience and attention to detail. A core set of steps will cover the calibration process for most modern robots.</p>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400Deep Learning vs Neuromorphic Computing in Robotic Systemshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/deep-learning-vs-neuromorphic-computing-in-robotic-systems<p>Complex robotic systems have advanced greatly in recent years thanks to deep learning architectures. In parallel, new approaches in the field of artificial intelligence have shown promise to rival the traditional neural network model. In this article we will compare deep learning with neuromorphic computing.</p>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-february-2022<p>Trending News in the Robotics Field for February 2022</p> <p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for February 2022? Welcome to the 29th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500How to Successfully Implement Warehouse Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-successfully-implement-warehouse-robotics<p>&nbsp;Implementing warehouse robots successfully can be easy with the right approach. Planning ahead, preparing employees, and setting clear goals are crucial steps to integrating robotics into any warehouse.</p>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500How Robotic Tech for the Home Attracts Millennial Buyershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotic-tech-for-the-home-attracts-millennial-buyers<p>Smart tech in home construction and design has been on the rise for a few years now. However, it is only recently that we have seen an increase in demand for smart and robotic tech as millennials have become the new generation of home buyers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Millennials grew up with technology, meaning they are not only tech-savvy, but technology plays an integral role in their everyday lives. Everything from how they live, work, play, communicate, and socialize revolves around technology. As such, we are seeing more home design and construction companies use more smart tech as well as adopting more technologically advanced internal processes and practices to attract millennial homebuyers.</p>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500Self Driving Cars: A Breakdown of Automation Levelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-driving-cars-a-breakdown-of-automation-levels-1<p>Self-driving autonomous cars were once mere fantasies dreamed up for future worlds that only existed in science fiction novels and movies. Today they are becoming a reality as manufacturers progress through these 6 levels of automation.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05006 Common Mistakes Robotics Startups Make and How to Prevent Themhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/6-common-mistakes-robotics-startups-make-and-how-to-prevent-them<p>Robotics startups are driving innovation in tech, but many burn out before they can accomplish their goals. Startup leaders who know where others have failed can make sure that their project succeeds.</p>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for January 2022https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-january-2022<p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for January 2022? Welcome to the 28th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening &mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500AI and Robotics: How the Enterprise Benefitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ai-and-robotics-how-the-enterprise-benefits-2<p>Understanding how enterprises benefit from the continued development of AI and robotics&nbsp;is key to ushering in progress and advocating for tech use in the businesses with which you interact.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500Best Robots of CES 2022!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robots-of-ces-2022<p>Welcome to this year&rsquo;s Consumer Electronics Show instalment, where we will review and check-out the team&rsquo;s favorite robots from the show!<br /> <br /> CES 2022 was nothing short of eventful this year with many new technologies and concepts announced. As last year&rsquo;s event was held virtually due to the ever-growing rise of pandemic cases, this edition of CES is both held virtually and in-person, and we couldn&rsquo;t be happier. From healthcare helpers, portable electric wheelchairs, and massage robots, to self-driving cars, &amp; augmented reality, we&rsquo;ve carefully selected our top-pick robots down below that struck our attention the most!</p>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500How Is Cloud Robotics Revolutionizing Warehouses?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-is-cloud-robotics-revolutionizing-warehouses<p>Cloud robotics is helping countless warehouses stay on top of demand. These platforms make robots accessible and affordable.</p>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500Top Robotics News of 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-robotics-news-of-2021<p>As 2021 comes to an end, it&#39;s time to take a step back and take a retrospective look at the events of the past 12 months. Once again, this was a tumultuous year full of plenty of chaos and challenging events for everyone. However, the innovation and ability of the robotics industries again proved to be a light in the darkness. Whether it was helping to battle the ongoing COVID&nbsp;pandemic or just providing hope and wonder with its creations and innovations, the robotics industry again shows that the spirit of knowledge and science remains strong even in the face of tremendous worldwide obstacles.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500How Are Fabrication Robots Changing Metal Stamping?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-fabrication-robots-changing-metal-stamping<p>Metal stamping is becoming faster and safer with the help of fabrication robots. These collaborative bots can run metal presses efficiently while saving money and reducing waste.</p>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500Everything You Need to Know About End-of-Arm Toolinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/everything-you-need-to-know-about-end-of-arm-tooling-1<p>End of arm tooling, or EOAT, is the field of robotic gripper technology. These devices are the key to allowing robots to do their jobs and interact with their environment. The world of EOAT is full of innovative designs that have the same goal: simulating the incredible engineering of the human hand.</p>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500Litter-Robot 3 Ultimate Troubleshooting Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-3-utimate-troubleshooting-guide<p>The Litter Robot 3 is an incredibly popular automatic cat litter box which automatically detects when a cat has entered and exited, and rotates the main globe to sift and dump the used litter. It is subjected to conditions which most robots - if they had a choice, would prefer not to be subjected to. There&#39;s a lot of dust and&nbsp;debris which can cause issues, which leads to the robot not operating correctly. Customers often search online for a solution before contacting technical support, so this guide is intended to cover the most common situations.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500Trending News in the Robotics Field for November 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-november-2021<p>Trending News in the Robotics Field for November&nbsp;2021</p> <p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for November&nbsp;2021? Welcome to the 26th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&nbsp;&mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500How to Program Python on Thymio?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-program-python-on-thymio<p>Learn how you can program your Thymio robot on Python</p>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500Why Are Robotics Having a Growing Impact on Land Surveying?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-are-robotics-having-a-growing-impact-on-land-surveying<p>Surveying robots are rising in popularity due to their wealth of benefits and uses. Robotic equipment increases efficiency, productivity and safety for human workers. It can be applied in various ways and in multiple fields and industries.</p>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500What's New with Cleaning Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/whats-new-with-cleaning-robots<p>The impact of COVID-19 has had many implications. It&rsquo;s made us more aware of the importance of proper hygienic measures. And it&rsquo;s brought robots back into focus as an important tool to safely clean and disinfect our spaces.</p>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500Tesla Bot Feasibilityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tesla-bot-feasibility<p>On August 19, 2021, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would be creating a humanoid robot within around a year. From a technical standpoint, just how feasible is this? Is a robot with these specs possible given today&rsquo;s technology? This post goes into what might be used to create such a robot and the current state of each technology.</p>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400Robotic News: What's Trending in October 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-october-2021<p>Trending News in the Robotics Field for October 2021</p> <p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for October 2021? Welcome to the 25th installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&nbsp;&mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400Raspberry Pi-based Neuromuscular Biomechanics Test Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neuromuscular-biomechanics-test-system-using-mcc-172-and-raspberry-pi<p>This application&nbsp;presents how to create a&nbsp;shear wave tensiometer that can&nbsp;track tendon forces inside the body during dynamic activities, using a Raspberry Pi 4B and MCC 172 IEPE.</p>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400What is ROS (Robot Operating System)?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-is-ros-robot-operating-system<p>The &quot;Robot Operating System&quot; is something that everyone in the robotics industry should know, even if it isn&#39;t (technically) an operating system. This revolutionary piece of &quot;middleware&quot; contains everything that developers need to get robotics projects up and going, collecting all of the frameworks critical for success into one place and allowing for seamless work and integration. In the robotics world, it&#39;s as influential as Windows (which had its own robotic operating system, MSRDS), MS-DOS, Linux or any of the other fabled operating systems that launched the personal computing revolution that changed the world.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400HackaThymio 2021 - Let's co-create educational activitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hackathymio-2021-lets-co-create-educational-activities<p>HackaThymio 2021</p>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04005 Exciting Ways Robots Are Making a Splash in Water Treatmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-exciting-ways-robots-are-making-a-splash-in-water-treatment<p>Water treatment is a critical industry. Errors and disruptions could hamper product quality or, more troublingly, endanger public health. This need for precision and reliability makes it an ideal use case for robotics.</p>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400How to program Thymio on Androidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-program-thymio-on-android<p>We are excited to announce that the Thymio Suite Mobile&nbsp;2.2 is now available on Android tablets.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400Robotic News: What's Trending in September 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-september-2021<p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for September 2021? Welcome to the 24th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&nbsp;&mdash; or has happened &mdash; in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout September. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month with the trending news in the robotics field for September 2021:</p>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400Introducing Thymio, an educational robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-thymio-an-educational-robot<p>Meet Thymio</p>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-august-2021<p>What&#39;s the trending news in the robotics field for August 2021?&nbsp;Welcome to the 23rd installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400Robots Creating Art: When Robots Become Creative Artistshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-creating-art-when-robots-become-creative-artists<p>Only time will tell, but for art dealers, collectors, and tech enthusiasts, robot art is already making its presence felt in the mainstream art world.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400How Robotics is Improving Healthcarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robotics-is-improving-healthcare-1<p>Today, robots can be found in many hospital settings around the country and the globe. They work in a variety of settings and help healthcare professionals in more ways than many of us can even begin to imagine.</p>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400How Is Robotic Automation Revolutionizing Construction?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-is-robotic-automation-revolutionizing-construction<p>Advancements in robotic automation could help construction processes get done more efficiently.</p>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400Using the Analog Discovery 2 to Debug Different Motor Controllershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/using-the-analog-discovery-2-to-debug-different-motor-controllers<p>This project presents how to create and run an automated test written in C to debug an H-Bridge DC motor controller and a stepper motor controller with Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Logic Analyzer, Static I/O, Voltmeter, and Pattern Generator.</p>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04006 Robots That Help Artists Create Better Artworkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/6-robots-that-help-artists-create-better-artwork<p>What if robotics could help people become better artists? Believe it or not, this technology is already available. Students, hobbyists, doodlers, and professional artists can choose from a range of artistic robotics to enhance their&nbsp;work. These are the top six robots designed to help anyone create better artwork, develop artistic skills, or automate artwork creation.</p>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in July 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-july-2021<p>Welcome to the 22nd installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry.</p>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400Robotics in Oral and Eye Carehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-in-oral-and-eye-care-1<p>Robots are doing incredible work in medicine, making them some of the most important tools care providers can employ. But understanding the power and potential of these innovations requires evidence of how they are used. For oral and eye care, these technological advancements are seeing plenty of use cases, streamlining the effectiveness of everything from diagnostics to anesthesiology.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s what you should know about robotics in oral and eye care.</p>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04004 Reasons Why Robots Help Businesses Meet Increased Demandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/4-reasons-why-robots-help-businesses-meet-increased-demand-1<p>As robotics technology continues to advance, it&rsquo;s crucial to look at the positive impacts they will have on businesses and how they can keep up with demand.</p>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400Robots for Your Best Summer Yethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hot-bot-summer-robots-for-your-best-summer-yet<p>With summer officially here, you might have visions of campfires and swimming holes. Summer is certainly a good time to reconnect with nature and the outdoors, but it&#39;s also a great time to discover how you can put technology to work &mdash; and be free to play&mdash; so you get the most out of your summer. Fortunately, the robotic products below are all available at&nbsp;RobotShop!</p>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:59:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in June 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-june-2021<p>Welcome to the 21st installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400Why Should You Use Robots to Teach STEM Concepts?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-should-you-use-robots-to-teach-stem-concepts<p>From providing hands-on lessons to promoting inclusivity, robots bring many benefits to STEM learning. These machines are so helpful and versatile that they should make an appearance in any STEM classroom.</p>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion's 3DoF Robotic Arm & Accessorieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotions-3dof-robotic-arm-accessories<p>Lynxmotion&#39;s Smart Servo (LSS) actuators which are part of the new Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 system can be used to create all kinds of robots. In this post, the three degree of freedom (3DoF) arm is described, along with a variety of accessories. Curious to know the differences between Lynxmotion robotic arms? A table is provided showing SES V1 and SES V2 robotic arms.</p>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop in the Top 10 Robotic Solution Providers of 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-in-the-top-10-robotic-solution-providers-in-2021<p>RobotShop, the leading source of robotics technology, has been recognized by the Technology Era as one of the Top 10 Robotic Solution Providers in 2021. This recognition is a great accomplishment for the company who specializes in selling robotics goods online since 2003!</p>Mon, 31 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400LavvieBot S Reviews: Customer's Experience So Farhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lavviebot-s-reviews-customers-experience-so-far<p>Still wondering if you should purchase the LavvieBot S? Well, here is a rundown of customers experience, reviews and answers&nbsp;to help you in your decision.</p>Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in May 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-may-2021<p>Welcome to the 20th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month in robotics!</p>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400What's Cooking? Robots in the Kitchenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/whats-cooking-robots-in-the-kitchen<p>Here&#39;s an overview of some of the&nbsp;robots already hard at work across the food industry, from industrial kitchens to the in-home personal cooking robot.</p>Wed, 26 May 2021 15:50:00 -0400Robots in Sports: From Practice to Performancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-in-sports-from-practice-to-performance<p>In many ways, the sporting life represents one of the &quot;final frontiers&quot; for the robotics world.&nbsp;Robots, however, are steadily creeping into the sporting world, appearing in every major sport in new, creative, and interesting ways.&nbsp;Now, robots are helping in a myriad of jaw-dropping ways.</p>Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in April 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-april-2021<p>Welcome to the 19th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout April. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month in robotics!</p>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400BEEPTOOLKIT for Validation and verification in the electronics industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/beeptoolkit-for-validation-and-verification-in-the-electronics-industry<p>Accelerated creation of industrial automated tests in electronics with NO-CODE tooling platform BEEPTOOLKIT</p>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400Underwater Salvage & Rescue Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/underwater-salvage-rescue-robotics-1<p>Robots have the potential to go where humans cannot, salvage what we cannot, and rescue who we cannot.These opportunities make underwater robotics a lucrative growth market, one that can make a real difference in people&rsquo;s lives. From cleaning up shipwrecks and spills to saving human lives, underwater salvage and rescue robotics are the future of ocean expeditions.&nbsp;These are some of the ways underwater robotics are being used today to clean up the ocean and rescue the drowning.</p>Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400Beeptoolkit for the safety of passengers.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/beeptoolkit-for-the-safety-of-passengers<p>We continue our acquaintance with the BEEP TOOLKIT platform, announced by RobotShop on April 21, 2021.<br /> This time we touch on the topic of the safety of people in vehicles.</p>Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400How Robots Are Changing the Medical Sector for the Betterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robots-are-changing-the-medical-sector-for-the-better<p>Robots assist patients in each part of the health care industry. From conducting at-home monitoring to diagnosing conditions, they help the world pair efficiency with care.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400Bee smart mobile apiary.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bee-smart-mobile-apiary<p><em>The beekeeper not only breeds bees and collects honey. He also studies bees, examines their life in different manifestations, in artificial and natural conditions of keeping.</em></p>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400"Coding is not the main event anymore. Building software is the main event."https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/coding-is-not-the-main-event-anymore-building-software-is-the-main-event<p><em>This seemingly strange statement by Chris Wanstrath himself (co-founder, CEO of GitHUB) was taken by me as a call to move forward towards the implementation on mi long-standing idea.</em></p>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400The Rise of Wearable Tech: Sensors, Implants, and Neuralinkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-rise-of-wearable-tech-sensors-implants-and-neuralink<p>Tthere are dozens of incredible wearable tech devices, including sensors, implants, and more. The primary mission of these devices is to promote health and wellness. Taken as a whole, they&rsquo;re advancing the healthcare field at a rapid pace.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400Here’s How Telepresence Robots Will Disrupt the Workplacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heres-how-telepresence-robots-will-disrupt-the-workplace<p>Telepresence robots allow remote workers to move around their workplace even if they are thousands of miles away. Over the next few years, these bots are likely to reshape how we think about remote work.</p>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in March 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-march-2021<p>Welcome to the 18th installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry.</p>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -04007 Ways Robots Are Changing the Food Industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/7-ways-robots-are-changing-the-food-industry<p>Robots are versatile tools that will revolutionize every part of the food industry. With robots, the industry becomes more efficient and can better cater to supply and demand.</p>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400Legs to Stand On: Popular Quadruped Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/legs-to-stand-on-popular-quadruped-robots<p>&quot;The Rise of the Quadruped Robots&quot; sounds like something out of decades-ago science fiction. However, in today&#39;s robotics world, quadruped robots have advanced to both the front pages and the front line; defined as robots employing four legs to move around for their missions, quadruped robots have gone beyond cute &quot;pets&quot; for the household (although those are still present). Today&#39;s quadruped robots are technologically-advanced wonders used for everything from industrial and commercial to research and military purposes.</p>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -04005 Reasons Your Warehouse Needs Mobile Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-reasons-your-warehouse-needs-mobile-robotics<p>Mobile robotics have become more advanced than ever. Using these machines brings a new level of efficiency, safety, flexibility and reliability to warehouses. The end result is better customer satisfaction.</p>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500Robotic Products for Pet Lovershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-products-for-pet-lovers<p>If you don&#39;t think that pets&nbsp;and robotics go together, think again! Most products on the market are made for dogs or cats and allow owners to care for their pets even when they cannot be at home. This keeps both owner and pet happy and healthy! RobotShop is happy to offer the following products to doting pet owners.</p>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in February 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-february-2021<p>Welcome to the seventeenth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening&mdash;or has happened&mdash;in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout February. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month in robotics!</p>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500How are Robots Using RFID Tags to Improve Tracking?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-are-robots-using-rfid-tags-to-improve-tracking-2<p>In the logistics industry, robots are valuable tools for material handling, tracking, and even delivering packages and handling materials. RFID technology is helping companies keep better track of packages on the move and products stored in large warehouses.</p>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500How to mount a tablet in the telepresence robot head: horizontally or vertically?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-mount-a-tablet-in-the-telepresence-robot-head-horizontally-or-vertically-3<p>The answer is not as obvious as it seems at first glance. It depends on controlling gadget position, camera aspect ratio, and aspect ratio of your screen.&nbsp;Below we suggest a detailed analysis of some practical cases.</p>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500How to unpack the BotEyes Telepresence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-unpack-the-boteyes-telepresence-robot<p>The BotEyes telepresence robot comes to customers&nbsp;in partially disassembled conditions. Here we show the video on how to unbox the robot.</p>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in January 2021https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-january-2021<p>Welcome to the sixteenth installment (and first of the new year!) in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout January. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this first month of 2021 in robotics!</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500Learn How to Teach Yourself and Others About Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/learn-how-to-teach-yourself-and-others-about-robotics<p>Even though robots have been part of your world for years now, they may seem beyond your ability, but that notion is just not true. In fact, if you yearn to design and assemble your own advanced machine, you can begin learning robotics today. In this guide, you will learn how to teach yourself and others about how to get started in robotics!</p>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500TRENDING NOW: Boston Dynamics' Dancing Robots Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trending-now-boston-dynamics-dancing-robots-video<p>Have you seen Boston Dynamics&#39; latest video yet? Well, this time,&nbsp;two Atlas robots, a Spot robot dog, and Handle dance all together in this new viral&nbsp;video, which closes the books on 2020, showing us all the advanced movements it can now perform.</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500LavvieBot S: Why You Should Get ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lavviebot-s-now-in-stock-why-you-should-get-it<p>The long-awaited arrival of the LavvieBot S is now over! You can finally order the most sophisticated robotic litter box on the market, only available at RobotShop! Why should you get it for your cat(s) and your household?</p>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in December 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-december-2020<p>Welcome to the fifteenth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that&#39;s happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout December. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month!</p>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500The Top 10 Robots of the Past 10 Yearshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-top-10-robots-of-the-past-10-years<p>What a decade it&#39;s been for robots. Fast and furious advancements sprung forth from every corner of the robotics industry, touching just about every aspect of humankind &mdash; from business and travel to defense and public safety. In 2020, we saw the impact of robots as they helped tackle the COVID-19 crisis, doing everything from&nbsp;delivering supplies&nbsp;to&nbsp;assisting in surgical environments.</p>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: The Top News in the Robotics Field for 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-robotics-news-of-2020<p>As 2020 comes to a close, it&#39;s time to take a step back and&nbsp;take a retrospective&nbsp;look at the events of the past 12 months. Robotics provided us with a true north star throughout the year, continuing to impress with creations and discoveries to help make the world a better place (including, as we&#39;ll examine, helping to fight the COVID crisis). So, let&#39;s take a trip back through memory lane and unpack the last year in robotics, revisiting all the trends the previous year presented us!</p>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500The Advantages of Carebotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-advantages-of-carebots<p>Elderly care remains a growing concern as the world population continues to rise. Carebots could be the transformative solution to the global shortage of caregivers.</p>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500What's Trending in Healthcare Robotics?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/whats-trending-in-healthcare-robotics-1<p>The global healthcare robotics market is taking the industry by storm and is a milestone for modern medicine. And though it may be a while before everyone is getting prescriptions from friendly droids, there are exciting developments on the horizon</p>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -05005 Benefits of Twin Science Kits on STEM Educationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-benefits-of-twin-science-kits-on-stem-education<p>5 Detailed benefits of Twin Science Kits on children.</p>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500Best RobotShop Black Friday 2020 Deals: Up to 50% OFFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robotshop-black-friday-2020-deals-up-to-50-off<p>RobotShop&#39;s biggest sale of the year starts soon! The event will start this Friday, November 27th at midnight and will last 4 days until the end of Cyber Monday, December 1st, 12:00 AM.&nbsp;There will be discounts ranging from 5% to 50% OFF, but you can even find discounts on the US and Canadian stores&nbsp;up&nbsp;to 70% OFF.</p>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500Best Robotic Gifts for Pet Owners, Tech Enthusiasts & Seniorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robotic-gifts-for-pet-owners-home-tech-savvy-elderly-2020<p>The holidays are just around the corner! Robots are the perfect gifts to make day-to-day life easier, to save time, or just to be more relaxed. There are several must-have gifts for adults, but here is a list of the best robotic gifts for pet owners, home tech enthusiasts and seniors to help you in your shopping!</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500Top Robotic and Tech Gifts for Children 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-robotic-and-tech-toys-for-youngsters<p>The holidays are fast approaching! Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a little kid who likes to build things or for bigger kids interested in robotics or technology, you are in luck! In this Gift Guide, we suggest plenty of educational products that are exciting and fun for everyone.</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500Best Robotic Holiday Gifts for Makers 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robotic-holiday-gifts-for-makers-tech-fans-2020<p>Did you start looking for gifts to offer to your family and friends? If the answer is no, don&rsquo;t panic, we&rsquo;ve got you covered! We know that it might be difficult finding the perfect gift for your robotics enthusiasts friends, so we prepared a list of the top robotic Holiday gifts for makers and DIY electronics fans.</p>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in October 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-october-2020<p>Welcome to the thirteenth installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400The Future of Dog Boarding & Dog Sittinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-of-dog-boarding-dog-sitting-1<p>Are robotics and advancing technologies about to replace boarding establishments and kennels? This article will explore the current landscape of robotics and pet care.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400Join us in Celebrating 10 Years of Grove!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/join-us-in-celebrating-10-years-of-grove<p>Hi friends from RobotShop, this is the first blog from Seeed. It happen to be the&nbsp;Grove 10th Anniversary Celebration,we&#39;d like to invite you to join us.</p>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400Will Household Robots Become Commonplace?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-household-robots-become-commonplace<p>You can already find plenty of examples of household robots in the world today. While some challenges remain, recent developments may make the technology more useful and affordable. Household robots may become commonplace in as little as 10 years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in September 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-september-2020<p>Welcome to the twelfth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:15:00 -0400Top Programming Languages to Learn for Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-programming-languages-to-learn-for-robotics<p>If you&#39;re interested in entering the exciting world of robotics, you might want to take a look at some of the best programming languages to learn.</p>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Launches its Marketplacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-its-marketplace<p>RobotShop.com announces a major pivot by enhancing its online activities to include a Marketplace, allowing manufacturers and suppliers to sell their robotics technologies directly on its e-commerce platform.</p>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:25:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-august-2020<p>Welcome to the eleventh installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400Beginner's Guide to Precise Positioning with RTK GNSShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introduction-to-precise-positioning-with-rtk-gnss<p>Have you ever wondered how to find a precise GPS location with centimeter accuracy? You may sometimes need this sort of accuracy if you need to create a map with a drone or measure the boundaries of your property. In this article we&rsquo;ll introduce you to the basics of precise positioning and get an insight on how to get started.</p>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in July 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-july-2020<p>Welcome to the tenth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400How UV Disinfecting Robots are Helping in the Coronavirus Pandemichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-uv-disinfecting-robots-are-helping-in-the-coronavirus-pandemic<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation and creativity from a wide range of industries - and robotics are right at the forefront of the fight against this deadly pandemic.</p> <p>Robotics has helped in a huge range of ways during the pandemic, including everything from&nbsp;serving coffee&nbsp;to&nbsp;enforcing stay-at-home orders. One of their most exciting deployments comes for a particular and helpful application - UVC disinfection.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400Run a RISC-V Processor and Arduino applications on FPGAshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/run-a-risc-v-processor-and-arduino-applications-on-fpgas<p>Adam Taylor, an embedded design expert, shows you how to&nbsp;load the open source&nbsp;SiFive Freedom E310 RISC-V processor on Digilent Arty A7-100T Xilinx Artix 7 Development Board and run the Arudino application</p>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in June 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-june-2020<p>Welcome to the tenth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout June. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month!</p>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04005 Robots Changing Manufacturing Foreverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-robots-changing-manufacturing-forever<p>Technology like machine vision and advanced pneumatics have allowed designers to create new robots that are changing how factories work.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in May 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-may-2020<p>Welcome to the ninth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p> <p>There were plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry throughout May. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month!</p>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400Announcing Webinar “Transitioning from the Lab to the Living Room with Digilent Analog Discovery 2”https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/announcing-webinar-transitioning-from-the-lab-to-the-living-room-with-digilent-analog-discovery-2<p>A webinar showing how to set up a lab at home with Analog Discovery 2 will be held on May 28 9am (Pacific Time). &nbsp;Kaitlyn Franz, Test Product Manager at Digilent, discusses the features and tools within the&nbsp;Analog Discovery 2 that can ensure a seamless transition for engineers being forced to work from home.&nbsp;She will dive into use cases for the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and other instruments as well as the scripting interface and software development kit in WaveForms for creating custom tests and applications that make your remote lab more effective.</p>Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot 3: Differences Between DFI Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-differences-between-dfi-sensors<p>This blog post describes differences between DFI sensors in Litter Robot 3 Open Air and Litter Robot 3 Connect.</p>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400The Most Sophisticated Automatic Litter Box On The Planet is Now Available!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-most-sophisticated-automatic-litter-box-on-the-planet-is-now-available<p>Thanks to years of rigorous R&amp;D at PurrSong, RobotShop can now provide the best that 2020 has to offer in the automated pet care space! Arriving this summer, the much anticipated, long-awaited LavvieBot S by PurrSong is Now Available for Pre-Order on RobotShop.com!</p>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400Use Xilinx FPGA and ARM Cortex M3 to control DC Motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-an-arm-cortex-m3-robot<p>You have probably learnt how to load ARM Cortex M3 on Digilent Arty A7. Now, we can make something out of it. Adam Taylor&nbsp;creates a&nbsp;motor control application.&nbsp;</p>Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400Run ARM Corext M1 or Cortex M3 on Xilinx FPGAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/getting-started-with-arm-designstart-fpga<p>ARM&nbsp;DesignStart provides fast access to a select mix of ARM IP, including Cortex-M0, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-A5 processors and supporting IP, software and resources for custom silicon designs,. The program also provides Cortex-M1 and Cortex-M3 soft CPU IP, software and resources for FPGA designs. Adam Taylor, embedded design expert, creates a tutorial to get the Cortex M1 or Cortex M3&nbsp;running on Digilent Arty S7-50T or Arty A7-35T</p>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400How Robots Are Helping Take on Coronavirushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robots-are-helping-take-on-coronavirus<p>The entire world seems to be mobilized in an effort to take on the coronavirus - and the robotics industry is no different. Some of the best and brightest minds in the field are employing the advanced technologies behind robotics in the fight against the COVID-19 with innovative, imaginative, and helpful solutions in many different areas.</p>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400Basic Robot Labhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/basic-robot-lab<p>I have dedicated nearly two complete years to putting together a &#39;robot lab&#39;.<br /> The &#39;lab&#39; is nearly built. This blog/article will quickly explain a few shortcuts to finance a small and efficient laboratory.</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in March 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-march-2020<p>Welcome to the eighth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400Build your first FPGA based robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-first-fpga-based-robot<p>This project uses Digilent Arty A7-35T FPGA&nbsp;development board to control a two-wheel robot. The design has a C library for use with the included MicroBlaze soft processor to provide users with a working platform from which to develop robotics applications.</p>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400The Ultimate Guide for Learning Robotics At Homehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-ultimate-guide-for-learning-robotics-at-home<p>These days, more and more people are remaining at home, and this is a great opportunity to see if you might enjoy the growing field of robotics! Discover how to get started here, and who knows where this might take you? Like many others, it may lead you down a path to becoming a robotics enthusiast or expert!</p>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400Use Digilent Analog Discovery 2 with Raspberry Pi 4 to store the measured data in the cloudhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/use-digilent-analog-discovery-2-with-raspberry-pi-4-to-store-the-measured-data-in-the-cloud<p>With the evolution of IoT, embedded systems have also started to grow in the cloud area. From development projects to complicated measurements, the industry is moving towards cloud technologies.&nbsp;Now, you can measure the data through&nbsp;Digilent Analog Discovery 2, Waveforms and stream the data to the cloud like&nbsp;ThingSpeak.com&nbsp;through&nbsp;Raspberry PI 4.</p>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400Robotics to the Rescue: How Machines Help People in Needhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-to-the-rescue-how-machines-help-people-in-need<p>As robotics technology has advanced in recent years, it has started appearing in numerous industries, including search and rescue and first response. How are machines helping people in need around the world?&nbsp;</p>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What’s Trending in February 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-february-2020<p>Welcome to the seventh installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.</p> <p>We&#39;re well into the new year now, and there&#39;s plenty of amazing things happening in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s dive in and explore what&#39;s caught our attention this month!</p>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500Robots & Automation: Will a Robot Take Your Job?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-automation-will-a-robot-take-your-job<p>More than two centuries after the industrialization process people still occupy positions at factory floors alongside their robot counterparts. But is there really no threat to human workers in the future? Let&rsquo;s get a little closer look into what automation brings to the table, as well as what it takes from it and throws in the trash bin of the history.</p>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500Cytron Design: DC Motor Driver - How it workshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/brushed-dc-motor-driver-explained-part-1<p>We will explain&nbsp;the concept and design of brushed DC motor driver in this post.</p>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500Fundamental of PWM Speed Control for Brushed DC Motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fundamental-of-pwm-speed-control-for-brushed-dc-motor-1<p>This article highlight about the principal behind PWM speed control for Brushed DC Motor.</p>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500A Brief Introduction to Time-of-Flight Sensing: Part 1 – The Basicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-brief-introduction-to-time-of-flight-sensing-part-1-the-basics-1<p>Time of flight is the latest technology for accurate and affordable distance sensors. This is the first in a series of three articles bringing you the fundamentals of Time-of-Flight technology.</p>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500La RoboCup 2020 se déroulera donc du 23 au 29 juin au Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/la-robocup-2020-se-deroulera-donc-du-23-au-29-juin-au-parc-des-expositions-de-bordeaux<p>La RoboCup est une comp&eacute;tition, mais avant tout une communaut&eacute;, nationale et internationale, faite d&rsquo;&eacute;changes d&rsquo;id&eacute;es, de technologies et de personnes.</p> <p>Les membres du comit&eacute; sont les principaux contributeurs &agrave; l&rsquo;organisation de la RoboCup 2020 en France. Tout au long de l&rsquo;ann&eacute;e, divers &eacute;v&eacute;nements RoboCup ont lieu au plan r&eacute;gional, national, continental et international.</p>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500New Lynxmotion Smart Servos (LSS) Moduleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-lynxmotion-smart-servos-lss-modules<p>We have some good news for the Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) fans&nbsp;! The LSS&nbsp;line has&nbsp;two new electronic&nbsp;modules to show off : the&nbsp;2IO Arduino Compatible Board and the&nbsp;5V, 2A Regulator Board. Both of these modules are daisy-chainable&nbsp;in the LSS&nbsp;bus and will&nbsp;add extra functionalities for LSS users allowing the construction of endless&nbsp;robotic platform configurations.</p>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500The DIY quarters for the handyman with an ionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-diy-quarters-for-the-handyman-with-an-ion<p><strong>Irrelevant background info</strong> -<br /> There was a book at RadioShack that taught electronics.<br /> It primarily said the single greatest way to learn was to fail.<br /> <br /> <strong>Important info -</strong><br /> If you can&#39;t google, ask someone.<br /> If you can&#39;t find an answer, find the example.</p>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500Top 10 Robots We Are Most Excited for This Yearhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-10-robots-we-are-most-excited-for-this-year<p>From bots working in the fields to ones in our homes, 2020 will see a massive uptake in robots. While job-specific machines will keep increasing, the focus will be on home robots.</p>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500Industry Robots: How Robotics Are Used Across Different Industrieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/industry-robots-how-robotics-are-used-across-different-industries<p>Industrial robots are transforming the workforce.&nbsp;The&nbsp;demand for robotics&nbsp;is continuing to grow as business owners look for innovative ways to improve efficiency.</p>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500Optical Distance Sensors: Principles & Applicationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/optical-distance-sensors-principles-applications<p>Optical distance sensors are the culmination of decades of research and development (R&amp;D) in the field of optoelectronics. This subset of photonics is concerned with the application of electronic devices that detect, emit, and modulate light to accomplish an extremely diverse range of functions. In the context of distance measurement: Light is used to measure the distance of a sensor to an obstacle or surface.</p>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in January 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-january-2020<p>Welcome to the sixth installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Welcome to the new year of 2020! It&#39;s time to set this year off on the right foot with what has caught our attention this month.</p>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500What's behind the 5G technologyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/whats-behind-the-5g-technology<p>5G technology has come to revolutionize our lives and one of the areas where there will surely be great advances will be in robotics. The possibility of wireless transmission of large volumes of data changes the paradigm and breaks down many limits. 5G technology will be a key part of the transformation of industrial logistics. In this article we will explain different aspects of the relationship between 5G and robotics.</p>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: The Top News in the Robotics Field for 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-the-top-news-in-the-robotics-field-for-2019<p>Throughout all of it, RobotShop has been there - giving you a first-hand look at all the remarkable achievements in the industry throughout 2019.&nbsp;Here are the stories that received the most attention and reactions.</p>Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in December 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-december-2019<p>Welcome to the fifth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month.</p>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500Rise of Pet Technology: The Future of Pet Carehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rise-of-pet-technology-the-future-of-pet-care<p>There is now a huge array of technological solutions available for almost any conceivable purpose. Consumers are willing to spend big bucks on technology to make their lives easier, and it is no surprise that this includes the care of our beloved pets.&nbsp;</p>Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500New Radar Hibernate Mode Enables Battery Backed Operationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-radar-hibernate-mode-enables-battery-backed-operation<p>A new API update to the OPS243 radar sensor enables a power savings hibernate mode.&nbsp; It provides the ability to bring average power consumption down under 200mW.&nbsp; At this low level, the radar sensor can be combined with a battery to provide remote detection where power is not available.</p>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500DIY Perimeter Wire Generator and Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diy-perimeter-wire-generator-and-sensor<p>This tutorial explains in an easy and intuitive way to help you understand the theory, design and implementation to make your own generator and sensor for a perimeter wire. The files (Schematics, Eagle Files, Gerbers, 3D Files and Arduino Sample Code) are also available for download. This way, you can add the wire perimeter detection feature to your favorite robot and keep it within an operating &ldquo;zone&rdquo;. How cool is that!</p>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -05005 Ways to Introduce Cobots to Your Shophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-ways-to-introduce-cobots-to-your-shop<p>Cobots, or collaborative robots, are a growing trend, putting robotic tools side by side with human workers. How can you introduce cobots to your industrial shop?</p>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500A journey through The Robotic Sailing World Championship 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-journey-through-the-robotic-sailing-world-championship-2019<p>Last summer we participated in the world championship of autonomous sailboats in China. To do this, we had to automate a boat from scratch to meet the goals of each challenge.</p>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500How to install the Litter-Robot Connect Kit (new version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-install-the-litter-robot-connect-kit-new-version<p>Hi there,</p> <p>You just received the new Litter-Robot Upgrade Connect Kit and want to install it yourself?</p> <p>Great, let&#39;s get started.<br /> <em>This guide is the most up to date one and features the new DFI&nbsp;and circuit board.</em></p>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in November 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-november-2019<p>Welcome to the fourth installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month.</p>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500Will Robots Change the Future of Marketing?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-robots-change-the-future-of-marketing<p>Let&rsquo;s face it; the future is here with us thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is undergoing rapid evolution, and this has attracted multiple questions concerning its future. Notably, most industries in the world, including digital marketing industries, will benefit from this paradigm shift in technology, depending on how they embrace it. As it stands, robots seem to be taking over interactive marketing that has traditionally been done by humans. Unlike the use of social media, blogs, and emails for advertising, interactive marketing is customized to facilitate two-way communication with the clients as they link up directly with the organization. This ensures company marketers understand customer preferences, and guide them in making informed choices when making purchases. As Artificial Intelligence takes on a new form, the question is; will robots change the future of marketing?&nbsp;</p>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500RobotShop's Black Friday Sale 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshops-black-friday-sale-2019<p>RobotShop&#39;s Black Friday Event is here! Starting today, take advantage of incredible deals from November 18th to December 2nd. Enjoy discounts on robot parts, domestic robots, robot toys, robot kits and more!</p>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Expands Operations to the Netherlands and Belgiumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-expands-operations-to-the-netherlands-and-belgium<p>RobotShop.com, the world&#39;s leading source of robotics technology, continues European expansion by launching new operations in the Netherlands and Belgium, serving customers in the Dutch language.</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500Modelling a Servo Splinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/modelling-a-servo-spline<p>I have wanted to design my own servo arms for my robots without the need to attach the servo horns to them. With a 3D printer available I wondered if it was possible to manufacture hubs for the spline on the servo shaft. The problem was to know the geometry of the spline. I am not the only one to be</p>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in October 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-october-2019<p>Welcome to the third installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month.</p>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:50:00 -04002D Radar Triggers Camera Based on Rangehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2d-radar-triggers-camera-based-on-range-1<p>Simple setup enables a 2D radar to trigger a camera to capture an image of an approaching object (animal, person, vehicle).</p>Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Unveils the 6th Major Updated Design for Its eCommerce Web Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-unveils-the-6th-major-updated-design-for-its-ecommerce-web-platform<p>This new website design will ensure an improved navigation experience for customers as well as provide easier access to robotics goods.</p>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in September 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-september-2019<p>Welcome to the second installment in our monthly series,&nbsp;What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month.</p>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Releases Lynxmotion’s New Articulated Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-releases-lynxmotions-new-articulated-robot-arm<p>Lynxmotion&#39;s new smart servo based articulated robot arm is now available! This modular arm uses the updated Servo Erector Set (SES) V2 robot construction system and includes many new features and functionality.</p>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -04005 Uses for Underwater Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-uses-for-underwater-robotics<p>Most of the ocean is still unexplored. With underwater robotics, scientists can finally access the true final frontier.</p>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400Would You Let a Robot Companion Come into Your Home?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/would-you-let-a-robot-companion-come-into-your-home<p>There are some obvious benefits offered by companion robots. The concept of a fully-functioning, life-size robot is still one that&#39;s not readily available to the public, but it&#39;s something that many believe will be commonplace in homes in the future. Keep reading to learn more.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in August 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-news-whats-trending-in-august-2019<p>Welcome to the first installment in our monthly series, What&#39;s Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let&#39;s see what caught our attention this month!</p>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-world<p>From chat bots to self-healing vehicles, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work and live. Most professions are already feeling the effects of advanced technology. There are several specific ways that artificial intelligence is changing the landscape in a variety of industries.</p>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Olympics & Robots: What to Expect From the Tokyo 2020 Olympicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/olympics-robots-what-to-expect-from-the-tokyo-2020-olympics<p>Robots are on the rise everywhere; even&nbsp;in the&nbsp;world of sports. In the upcoming Olympic games in Japan, they&#39;ll be&nbsp;demonstrating exactly how useful their&nbsp;skill-set is. Here&#39;s what you can expect from the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.</p>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Advice For Putting Together The Best Robotics Resumehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/advice-for-putting-together-the-best-robotics-resume<p>Check this tips to create an effective robotics resume and get a job you want.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Code & Café: A Coffee Shop Where You Can Learn and Play with Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-and-coffee<p>Are you a fan of robots and coffee? This is where you should go&nbsp;next time you visit Montr&eacute;al! <em>Code &amp; Caf&eacute;</em> is a coffee shop where you can play with robots!</p>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Interfacing a Load Cell With an Arduino Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interfacing-a-load-cell-with-an-arduino-board<p>*note* : for discussing any technical issues with your Load Cell Amplifier Shield, please proceed to our forum and create a new topic here. General Specifications Over the years, many RobotShop customers have asked us about the easiest way to interface a load cell with an Arduino board so they can</p>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Boston Dynamicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-is-everyone-so-obsessed-with-boston-dynamics<p>While Boston Dynamics has faced competition from the likes of Unitree, ANYbotics and other engineering companies that have created quadrupled robots, Boston Dynamics often stands out from the rest thanks to its expertise, technology and cool yet sophisticated lifelike robots that often captivates its audience&#39;s attention. Everyone seems to be obsessed with Boston Dynamics and for good reasons. Here&#39;s why:</p>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0400Robots are Transforming the Healthcare Industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-are-transforming-the-healthcare-industry<p>Years ago, robotics was an emerging trend in the healthcare industry. Many were unaware of how the tech could be used to make processes more straightforward and efficient. That&#39;s not the case anymore. Keep reading to find out how many ways the healthcare industry relies on robots.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400Would You Be Transported By a Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/would-you-be-transported-by-a-robot<p>Once upon a time, transportation robots sounded like science fiction, but today, they are a reality. From segway robots to robot scooters, these super-smart devices can transport people from Point A to Point B, just like conventional vehicles can. There&#39;s huge scope for robotics in the transportation sector. In the future, people might not have to drive themselves to work or wait for a bus. The question is: Are people ready to be transported by a robot?</p>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400“How Can I Help You?” The Emergence of Robots in Hotels and Restaurantshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-can-i-help-you-the-emergence-of-robots-in-hotels-and-restaurants<p>Hospitality robots present the opportunity to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and showcase new technology to a growing customer base. But is the general public ready to embrace machines in customer service? The answer &ndash; at least in many cases &ndash; appears to be yes.</p>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400The Ultimate Guide to DIY Animatronics by Steve Koci - Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-ultimate-guide-to-diy-animatronics-by-steve-koci-review<p>If you always wanted to learn more about the art of animatronics, you&#39;re in luck. Steve Koci, a master in the field, wrote a book based on a series of articles he wrote for SERVO magazine,&nbsp;The Ultimate Guide to DIY Animatronics.&nbsp;What can you expect from his book? Here is my review!</p>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Mining Robots are Replacing Humans and Saving Liveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-mining-robots-are-replacing-humans-and-saving-lives<p>From the mica found in glittery eyeshadows to the coal that helps create energy to bring power to homes, the mining industry often impacts everyday life. But as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, mining also can mean losing one&#39;s life. Only less than a decade ago, mining jobs only accounted for one percent of the world&#39;s labor force but made up eight percent of accidents that end in a fatality, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). Research also indicates that as many as 1,000 human miners die every year in the United States for reasons, such as falling, an explosion or machinery.</p> <p><br /> But thanks to advanced technology and automation, it&#39;s possible that mines across the world will be run by robots. In fact, mining robots are steadily replacing humans and saving lives simultaneously.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Robots Are Revolutionizing The Construction of Houses and Buildingshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-robots-are-revolutionizing-the-construction-of-houses-and-buildings<p>Construction is one of the most labor-intensive industries, and yet it remains one of the least automated.&nbsp;But with recent advancements in robotics, we could soon see rapid changes on building sites all over the world.</p>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Soon Will Robotic Delivery Become Mainstream?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-soon-will-robotic-delivery-become-mainstream<p>We see it in any movie or television show that gives us a glimpse of the future &mdash; robotic delivery. How long will it be until robotic delivery becomes mainstream? Let&#39;s take a closer look at what it will take to turn these fictional delivery-bots into reality and those who are working on getting them onto the streets.</p>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400Passionate About Robotics? Become a RobotShop Community Ambassador!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/passionate-about-robotics-become-a-robotshop-community-ambassador<p>Are you passionate about robotics? Do you like connecting with fellow robotics enthusiasts? Want to help build a world full of robots by creating, sharing and discussing all things robotic? This is your chance!</p>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400How to Get Your Children Interested in Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-get-your-children-interested-in-robotics<p>With the rapid advancements in robotics, there is a rising importance in educating the younger generation about robotics. But the question is how do we do this in a fun and engaging way? Read more to find out.</p>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400The Synergy of Man and Machine: Improving Humans with Wearable Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-synergy-of-man-and-machine-improving-humans-with-wearable-robotics<p>The sci-fi inspired cyborg is almost the opposite of the direction that today&#39;s technology is moving. Wearable robotics don&#39;t replace human elements, they enhance. The wearable robotics ideal is systems that fit comfortably under clothes and provide the needed support to reduce physical strain for the wearer. The applications for this technology are endless, and some examples are in use today.</p>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:10:00 -0400Simple People Counter Using Radarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/simple-people-counter-using-radar<p>Radar uses simple detection filtering to count people, vehicles, or other objects.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Today's Robots Are Revolutionizing Retail Storeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-todays-robots-are-revolutionizing-retail-stores<p>Retail companies have used robots in their warehouses for years. Robots can sort and locate products faster than human employees, so they offer obvious advantages to large retailers.</p> <p>People living in some cities may have noticed a new trend, though. Some stores now have robots working on retail floors, where they stock shelves and assist customers.</p>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Now Offers Pay Over Time Optionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-now-offers-pay-over-time-options<p>No matter how you shop, payments should be a breeze. RobotShop now offers different pay over time options on its US website with Klarna. Klarna offers flexible payment options at checkout, so you can choose whichever is best for you.</p>Mon, 27 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400Home Robots: Which Ones Should I Get For My Domestic Needs?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/home-robots-which-ones-should-i-get-for-my-domestic-needs<p>Here is a list of the best domestic robots you could have at home.</p>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400Robotics at the Service of the Environmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-at-the-service-of-the-environment<p>Environmental damage and climate change have long-lasting impacts on the world and the way people live. Some organizations have turned to robotics to help their efforts.</p> <p><br /> Robots offer many options for improving the environment, whether they operate on land or at sea. Solving the environmental dilemmas of the present and future require scalable and sustained efforts. By incorporating robotic equipment into these processes, organizations can continually expand their efforts.</p> <p><br /> Robots can automate tasks, make a worksite safer, and accomplish duties that are logistically difficult for a person. And, if the robot uses artificial intelligence or machine learning technology, it can act on provided data to optimize its routine for faster results, better efficiency, or a more environmentally friendly way of doing things.</p>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400Why Do We Need Soft Robotics?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-we-need-soft-robotics<p>Soft robotics involves highly compliant materials; it is a subfield of robotics focused on creating robots that act very similar to living organisms, including the way they move and adapt to surroundings. Now that we have a better glimpse of what robotic applications in soft robotics may be, let&#39;s have a look at where we stand and where we are&nbsp;going with this in the upcoming years.</p>Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400Riverdi e-paper displayshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/riverdi-e-paper-displays-4<p>What technology stands behind e-paper?&nbsp;<br /> About&nbsp;new&nbsp;partnership with Lummico&nbsp; - the innovative<br /> e-paper tag producer.</p>Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400How to Make an Internet-Connected Lock: The GO-Lockhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-an-internet-connected-lock-the-go-lock<p>We had the pleasure to sponsor a very interesting school project that targeted a real-world problem. These two smart students developped their own connected lock and are sharing today the story of their project. Who are we? We are&nbsp;Nathan Hampton and Quinn Sulejmani. Two Engineering Design and Dev</p>Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400The Future of Drones in Construction: Market and Applicationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-of-drones-in-construction-market-and-applications<p>Drones are being used for surveillance, capture the breathtaking view of the earth below, and deliver goods to high-rise apartments and in remote areas.&nbsp;Here is an overview of&nbsp;the potential of using drones in the construction industry.</p>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop releases Lynxmotion's new smart servo motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-launches-their-new-smart-servo-motors<p>Lynxmotion&nbsp;has just released their new line of smart servo motors, intended to make smart servo technology accessible to all. So what are they all about, how do they work and how can they be used to create robots?</p>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400RC Speed Controller (ESC) Arduino Libraryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rc-speed-controller-esc-arduino-library<p>More and more people are starting to use what&#39;s called an &quot;ESC&quot; (Electronic Speed Controller) in robotic applications or DIY projects. These are low cost, readily available motor controllers that can drive brushed or brusless DC motors and most of the time are found in Radio Control (RC) applications. Given this market, they use standard RC PWM signals as input but with some &quot;twists&quot; to avoid any issues of safety.</p>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400New Range Reporting FMCW Radarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-range-reporting-fmcw-radar<p>FMCW radar reports distances to multiple objects over a wide field of view.</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Commercial robot developers to survey the state of technology at Robotics Summit & Expo 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/commercial-robot-developers-to-survey-the-state-of-technology-at-robotics-summit-expo-2019<p>Boston event is an opportunity to see leading roboticists and suppliers.</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -04005 Ways Robots Help Fight Fire and Disastershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-ways-robots-help-fight-fire-and-disasters<p>Robots aren&#39;t just for play and tinkering. While it&#39;s fun to put robot parts together, did you know that rescue operators and firefighters also rely on them to save lives?</p> <p>Professional and Service Robots are often used in hazardous environments because they can do things that humans can&#39;t. Today&#39;s technology is revolutionizing the roles of robots and robotic systems.</p>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot III Open Air - About The Hall Effect Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-iii-the-hall-effect-sensor<p>The Hall Effect Sensor is the sensor responsible for the tracking of the globe&#39;s position. It&#39;s what makes your Litter-Robot so intelligent.<br /> &nbsp;</p>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400The Future is Here: How the Military Uses Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-is-here-how-the-military-uses-robots<p>For the modern American military, the new frontier of robotic warfare is here. Robots are widespread throughout the branches of the United States military, serving in all manner of key roles - and their usage and their importance to the mission of the services is only growing.</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400How Self-driving Cars Will Change the World As We Know Ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-self-driving-cars-will-change-the-world-as-we-know-it<p>Self-driving cars are leading us on the road to a driverless future.&nbsp;How do they work? What&nbsp;effects will they have on the job market?</p>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Take Advantage of Great Offers During the 2019 National Robotics Weekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/take-advantage-of-great-offers-during-the-2019-national-robotics-week<p>The National Robotics Week, also known as the RoboWeek,&nbsp;happens during the month of April and this year, it&#39;s its&nbsp;10th anniversary!&nbsp;It promotes the importance and existence of robotics!&nbsp;During this event, RobotShop will offer discounts on all sorts of robotic products, such as educational kits, robot toys and more. It is a great opportunity&nbsp;to introduce your kids or yourself to the field!</p>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:53:00 -0400Machine Learning in Your Industrial Robotics Applicationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/machine-learning-in-your-industrial-robotics-application<p>Machines that are coded with Artificial Intelligence (AI) mimic human actions and think like humans. Machine learning and AI capabilities have been quickly emerging in industrial robotics technology. In their journey to boost productivity, manufacturers intend to improve the rigid skills of traditional industrial robots.</p>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Top 10 YouTube Channels for Learning Robotics, Electronics and Programminghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/youtubers-in-robotic-and-electronic<p>YouTube is revolutionizing the way we consume audiovisual material! It&#39;s like the new television of the 21st century, a new educational destination online. It can be a big time waster but don&rsquo;t get me wrong, it can be a powerful tool, especially when it comes to learning robotics, electronics or even programming!</p>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Touch panels. Resistive, capacitive – which one is right for me?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/touch-panels-resistive-capacitive-which-one-is-right-for-me-10<p>Choosing options with one touch on our smartphones has become intuitive for us. Touch screens are very common nowadays - coffee machines, audio devices, car settings, etc.</p> <p>If they are such a vital part of our everyday life, wouldn&#39;t it be nice to know more about them? :)</p>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Making Self-Driven Cars Better Drivershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/making-self-driven-cars-better-drivers<p>AI has been making leaps and bounds, and its potential seems limitless. We see AI being used to help doctors diagnose disease, sniff out fraudulent transactions, and a whole range of other applications with a promising future.</p>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400Agricultural Robots: How They Ease Farm Laborhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/agricultural-robots-how-they-ease-farm-labor<p>Unfortunately, farmers&nbsp;find it increasingly difficult to find enough workers for their fields.&nbsp;Instead of relying on human employees, farms can turn to a new generation of<br /> agricultural robots that work autonomously and intelligently.</p>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:20:00 -0400Introducing the EVE3 Modules –The Most Recent Generation of Riverdi Intelligent Displays Solutionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-the-eve3-modules-the-most-recent-generation-of-riverdi-intelligent-displays-solutions-9<p>We are happy to introduce the&nbsp;newest generation&nbsp;of the popular EVE displays &ndash;&nbsp;the EVE3 modules.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400ROSshow: Visualize ROS topics inside the terminalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/https-github-com-dheera-rosshow<p>Visualize ROS topics including PointCloud2, Image, NavSatFix, time-series plots, and more from&nbsp;inside the terminal using ASCII/Unicode art.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 3 : Propulsionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-droneuav-leon-3-propulsion<p>&Agrave; pr&eacute;sent que vous avez choisi ou construit un ch&acirc;ssis, l&rsquo;&eacute;tape suivante consiste &agrave; s&eacute;lectionner le bon syst&egrave;me de propulsion. Un syst&egrave;me complet de propulsion comprend des moteurs, des h&eacute;lices, des contr&ocirc;leurs de vitesse &eacute;lectroniques (ESC) et une batterie. Presque tous les petits drones/UAV multi-rotors sont &eacute;lectriques, et presque aucun n&rsquo;est &agrave; essence. Pour cette raison, nous allons nous concentrer sur la mise en &oelig;uvre d&rsquo;une propulsion &eacute;lectrique utilisant des moteurs &agrave; courant continu sans balais.</p>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400How UAVs are Changing the Oil and Gas Industryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-uavs-are-changing-the-oil-and-gas-industry<p>As of 2019, UAVs have seen widespread adoption throughout the commercial survey industry.&nbsp;For oil and gas companies, UAVs can significantly reduce risk, improving both the accuracy and the timeliness of surveys and inspections.</p>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Robots are Changing the World: Should You Fear Them?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-are-changing-the-world-should-you-fear-them<p>In case you don&rsquo;t realize it yet, robots are already everywhere. They are changing the world. Here&rsquo;s what you need to know about them.</p>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Safety Is a Priority When Designing Collaborative Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/safety-is-a-priority-when-designing-collaborative-robots<p>Collaborative robots, or cobots, are here to stay in a variety of major industries. As our factories become more dependent on melding human intuition with autonomous efficiency, robotics engineers must place a greater emphasis on safety.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:20:00 -0400Netflix - Love, Death & Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/netflix-love-death-robots<p>NetFlix released their new series, Love, Death &amp; Robots. The series has been compared to &quot;The Matrix&quot; mixed with &quot;Black Mirror&quot; and has technological aspects in most episodes. Which robot is your favorite?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Montreal's Robotics Festival 2019: Space Editionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/montreals-robotics-festival-2019-space-edition<p>We had the chance to be part of the FIRST Robotics event which was held in Montreal earlier this month.&nbsp;This year, the competition&#39;s theme was &quot;Destination: Deep Space&quot;. Here is a recap of the event.</p>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:05:00 -0400How to Work with an Industrial Robot Integratorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-work-with-an-industrial-robot-integrator<p>Whenever a manual process becomes automated or new mechanical systems are replacing older equipment, robot integrators are needed. Robot integrators provide specialized experience and expertise in maintaining and installing robotic equipment. They play a vital part in the longevity of your robots.</p> <p>Once a robot integrator has been selected, it&rsquo;s imperative that you work with the robot to ensure that it knows your exact requirements and goals. In order to have a productive robotic system, you need to establish a solid working relationship with your robot integrator to achieve profitability and ROI in your business.</p>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Robotics In Schools: Vertigoal 2019https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-in-schools<p>Robots are gaining in popularity and we see more and more of them in schools. I&rsquo;m not talking about robot teachers or janitors but about students being introduced and showing a growing interest in robotics. That&#39;s what I had the chance to see at the CRC Robotics event.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400Celebrate Arduino Day - Get up to 40% Offhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/celebrate-arduino-day-get-up-to-40-off<p>With discounts up to 40%, Arduino Day is the perfect occasion to fill your toolkit with plenty of good offers!<br /> Sale starts on March 15&nbsp;and ends on March 17!</p>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:20:00 -0400Exciting Advances in Industrial Automationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/exciting-advances-in-industrial-automation<p>The last two decades have been busy ones for industrial automation. Let&#39;s take a closer look at some of the most exciting advances in industrial automation and how they&#39;re impacting their respective industries.</p>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 -0500Nanobots - Robots Inside Ushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nanobots-robots-inside-us<p>The emerging field of nanorobotics may still be in its nascent stages, but increasing investments in this technology show promise for the future. Considering all the potential of continued research and development of nanobots, here are a few considerations to take into account for the state of nanorobotics today and its future applications.</p>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:45:00 -0500Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – Advanced ESC Calibrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-advanced-esc-calibration<p>When using the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano as a UAV flight controller (or another MultiWii based controller), the ESC&#39;s (electronic speed controllers) used to drive the brushless motors need to be calibrated. This is to normalize the RPM output for a given input signal on all motors. ESC&#39;s are not all equally made and reference points therefore need to be setup.</p>Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Robots in Space: Past, Present, and Futurehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-in-space-past-present-and-future<p>Today, space robots are a reality, and they help scientists and aerospace engineers explore the Solar System -- something humans just can&#39;t do. And things are just getting started. As technology develops, there are endless possibilities for space robots in the future.</p>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Benefits of Drones In Constructionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/benefit-of-drones-in-construction<p>The construction industry has been around for many many years, however the tools we use have changed the way we&rsquo;re able to do construction. Some design principles for buildings have stayed the same for millennia, but the process has evolved.</p>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:20:00 -0500Opportunity Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/opportunity-rover<p>NASA&#39;s Mars Opportunity Rover, launched July 7, 2003 and initially intended to last 90 days,&nbsp;is finally over. You did an outstanding job!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Integration Riverdi modules with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/integration-riverdi-modules-with-arduino-board-1<p>Riverdi company is the leader in intelligent TFT display modules. We use cutting-edge technologies and the experience gained for years on the market, thus we can provide the best display solution for the specific application.&nbsp;The modularity of our products makes it possible to accomplish various requests of the project &ndash; from simple hobby design to the industrial application!</p> <p>In this short article we will show you how easy is the implementation of Arduino board to our display via the Arduino TFT shield.</p>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Robotic Surgeryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/weighing-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-robotic-surgery<p>Surgery is something that, until the 2000s, was considered the purview of medical specialists. If you went to the hospital for a surgical procedure, you could expect to be attended by a human surgeon &mdash; at least, until the advent of robotic surgery. What is robotic surgery?</p>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Introducing the Robot & Tutorial of the Month Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-the-robot-tutorial-of-the-month-contest<p>Are you passionate about robotics? What if&nbsp;you could&nbsp;get rewarded for sharing your knowledge or projects with others? Well, here is your chance!</p>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Carbide Shapeoko 3 CNC Routerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carbide-shapeoko-3-cnc-router<p>The world of DIY has been moving pretty fast these couple of years, especially since the introduction of cheaper and robust tools on the market.&nbsp;This is a small introduction to the world of CNC router&nbsp;with the Carbide Shapeoko&nbsp;3.</p>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 1 : Pour commencerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-1<p>Bienvenue au premier opus du Grand didacticiel de RobotShop, une s&eacute;rie de 10 le&ccedil;ons qui vous apprendront comment r&eacute;aliser votre propre robot. Ce tutoriel est destin&eacute; &agrave; quiconque est pr&ecirc;t &agrave; se lancer dans la robotique et a une compr&eacute;hension de base de termes tels que &laquo;tension &raquo;, &laquo; courant &raquo;, &laquo; moteur &raquo;, et &laquo; capteurs &raquo;. Bien que cela puisse sembler assez basique, m&ecirc;me des personnes ayant d&eacute;j&agrave; une exp&eacute;rience en construction de robots peuvent trouver ici des informations utiles concernant la m&eacute;thode g&eacute;n&eacute;rale de construction d&rsquo;un robot.</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Litter-Robot III Open Air: The secret behind the Globehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-iii-open-air-the-secret-behind-the-globe<p>If you&#39;ve heard of the Litter-Robot (or if you own one), you might have a general idea of what it is and how it works.&nbsp;Most of you may think that the globe is just a plastic sphere that rotates and drops the waste into the drawer. But the globe has many well-hidden secrets that are fundamental parts&nbsp;of the machine. In this guide, we will have a closer look at this robot&#39;s anatomy, but we&#39;ll also be covering a few quick troubleshooting tips that may help you keep your Litter-Robot running.</p>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Drive Motor Sizing Tutorialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/drive-motor-sizing-tutorial<p>This tutorial is intended to complement RobotShop&#39;s Drive Motor Sizing Tool by providing you with a step by step explanation as to the calculations behind the dynamic tool. It takes into consideration that the designer has not selected any parts and therefore&nbsp;specifications are not available. It does not include a variety of factors such as inertia and is intended to be a starting point for determining torque for a wheeled project.</p>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500Change Lives of Elderlies One Robotic Pet at a Timehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/change-lives-of-elderlies-one-robotic-pet-at-a-time<p>Recently the use of companion robot animals, both dogs and cats, is something that has been adopted by senior facilities, like nursing homes and assisted living homes, as well as individuals. For example, the Tabby Cat Interactive Companion is specially designed to provide companionship to seniors who suffer from loneliness, dementia or Alzheimer&#39;s disease.</p>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500Best Robots at CES 2019!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/best-robots-at-ces-2019<p>CES 2019 was quite eventful this year with a whole bunch of new robots announced. If everything goes right, you might even be able to get your hands on a couple of robots on this list in the following year! There is no clear order in this list, I just wanted to show off the ones that struck me the most.</p>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500Top 10 News in the Robotics Field - 2018https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-10-news-in-the-robotics-field-2018<p>Worried you missed everything that happened in the robotics field? Now in 2019,&nbsp;we are taking a look back at the stories that caught our attention in 2018. Let&#39;s see what are the top 10 news according to our team and members.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Launches USA/International Website in Spanishhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-international-website-in-spanish<p>RobotShop&#39;s International E-Commerce platform now offers its service in Spanish!&nbsp;Customers&nbsp;can now order in a new language with the same optimized distribution, shipping fees and customer service.</p>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500Simple Motion Detection with Object Filteringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/simple-motion-detection-with-object-filtering<p>A simple motion detection solution with object filtering is available using short range radar sensors.</p>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500YouTuber Builds A Robot To Shock Him Into Correctly Practicing the Guitarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/youtuber-builds-a-robot-to-shock-him-into-correctly-practicing-the-guitar<p><strong>The Electrocuting Practice Robot</strong></p> <p>A robot that detects the notes you are playing and delivers an electric shock if you play the wrong note.<br /> Made using an Adrunio and programmed in Python.</p>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500Up to 50% Off During RobotShop's Boxing Week 2018https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/up-to-50-off-during-robotshops-boxing-week-2018<p>Why settle for a Boxing Day when you can have a Boxing Week! The sale starts&nbsp;on Friday December 21st and will end on January 2nd!&nbsp;RobotShop will offer discounts up to 50% on a selection of products such as microcontrollers, robot kits, electronic parts, etc. Isn&#39;t it a great way to start a new year?&nbsp;</p>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500‘Machine Learning University’ from Amazon is available to allhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/machine-learning-university-from-amazon-is-available-to-all<p>If you ask a normal consumer what activities they associate with Amazon, most will still refer to their e-commerce platform. Amazon however has many, many areas of development, one of which is A.I. development. On November 26, Amazon announced that the courses used to train their engineers in A.I. are available to all, for free.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -05003D Printed Large Dragon Tower and Paint Jobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3d-printed-large-dragon-tower-and-paint-job<p>I made videos on YouTube and files on the thingiverse for a large dragon tower I somewhat designed. Enjoy!</p>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500Black Friday 2018 - Discounts up to 80%!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-2018-discounts-up-to-80-percent<p>With discounts up to 80%, &nbsp;the Black Friday sale is back with plenty of good offers! Sale starts earlier this year: Monday November 12.&nbsp;Don&#39;t miss your chance! Add a reminder to your calendar, or follow us on Facebook to get exclusive tips and notifications for the best deals.</p>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500Pleiades - Spiri Quadcopter Robot Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pleiades-spiri-quadcopter-robot-platform<p>We have been entering a very cool new UAVs / Drone product from Pleiades called &quot;Spiri&quot; and their technical art director Caroline Glass prepared a Blog post for us to talk about the project. It&#39;s a very interesting platform that will push the industry toward the more &quot;robotic&quot; side of UAVs &amp; Dro</p>Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400Top Tech and Domestic Robot Holiday Gifts 2018https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-tech-and-domestic-robot-holiday-gifts-2018<p>Here we are!</p> <p>Holiday season is just around the corner and it&#39;s time to think about gifts for family and friends! Do not worry RobotShoppers, we are here to help you find the perfect gift for them! If you want help to find a domestic robot for your dear ones or a robotic kit for the adult&nbsp;robot nerd in the family, have a look below at our selection we prepared just for you.</p>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400Top Robotic and Tech Toys Holiday Gifts 2018https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-robotic-and-tech-toys-holiday-gifts-2018<p>With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones. It is sometimes difficult to find something to offer to a technology and/or robotics enthusiast.<br /> Here is a list of the 2018 Top Robotic and Tech Toys for Holiday Gifts:</p>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400Intelligent Machines?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/intelligent-machines<p>The age-old question?&nbsp; Can machines think?</p> <p>My answer: yes, but not yet.</p> <p>Plenty of people will disagree, but before you jump to conclusions, read on.</p>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400Geeetech Pro B Prusa i3 Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/geeetech-pro-b-prusa-i3-review<p>Hello all!</p> <p>So I have had a pro B printer for a while probably around 4 or 5 years. Sorry I haven&#39;t done much for a review. I mostly describe my personal mistakes with it but today I am going to talk about the actual printer itself not what I did to get it to work.</p>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400My K2SO Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/my-k2so-project<p>Well, for many years I&#39;ve always wanted to build a 2 legged walking robot. I have already built 3 R2-D2s, a functional lifesize Wall*E and a few other smaller robots droids. But as of 18 months ago I had this crazy idea to build a lifesize K2SO from Rogue One. These video&#39;s show my progress so far. Its 3D designed and printed by myself and my project time of completion is the end of 2019.</p> <p>A little background info:</p> <p>its 100% 3D printed in PLA</p> <p>I&#39;m using a CR-10 printer, 123D and 3D STudio Max f&ouml;r designing the parts and slicing with Simplify 3D.</p> <p>The next stage I&#39;m focusing on are the legs and walking</p>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Launches Its New Community Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-its-new-community-platform<p>RobotShop is thrilled to announce today the official launch of their new Community platform. This new platform can be considered as the most complete community platform available for anyone interested in robotics and what it can bring to our world.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400Coming Soon: New RobotShop Community Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/coming-soon-new-robotshop-community-platform<p>It&#39;s official the new RobotShop Community Platform is set to launch on September 18th! RobotShop will offer, to its current members and future users of the new Community platform, a more convenient area to engage, showcase projects and prosper.</p>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Expands Operations to Spainhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-expands-operations-to-spainRobotShop Inc. announces today that it expands within Europe by launching a dedicated store for Spanish customers, RobotShop.com/es. Spaniards can now order in their own language and currency with improved distribution, shipping fees and customer service.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:33:46 -0400Lynxmotion - MES Reconfigurable Folding UAV Frame Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-mes-reconfigurable-folding-uav-frame-kit<p>The Lynxmotion team worked onto release a frame kit that would be able to suit the need for schools when it comes to choosing the kinds of platforms they need as well as being able to experiment with various types without the need to buy each one individually. Our Lynxmotion MES Reconfigurable Folding UAV Frame Kit allows the user to quickly switch between Y6, Quad and Hex configurati</p>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion - MES Power Distribution Board (PDB)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-mes-power-distribution-board-pdbOur Lynxmotion MES-PDB (Multirotor Erector Set / Power Distribution Board) was created based on needs for our Lynxmotion MES frame system that will be released soon. Designing this board, the issues were to properly power all motors (up to eight motors), distribute the ESC signals and power the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano. All this with simple connections that would not require any soldering from the user's side.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:40:06 -0400Why Do We Need Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-we-need-robots<p>Source:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM7m11hkEWAWhile the democratization of robots is making them more and more present in our daily lives, most people still have mixed feelings about the future.&nbsp;Many apocalyptic movies have depicted a future where robots are either exterminating human</p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400RoboCup 2018 - Montreal June 18 to 22https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocup-2018-montreal-june-18-to-22RoboCup 2018 is set to take place in Montreal from June 18 to 22 at the Palais des Congres. Around 4000 participants from 35 countries will compete in a variety of challenges to see which robots are the most versatile and intelligent.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:50:59 -0400Our Journey In Drone Racing - Final Chapterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/our-journey-in-drone-racing-final-chapterHello everyone, Seán as usual. This is the third and final chapter of a journey where my team and I had to build, fly and compete in a drone racing event (click to read the first and second chapters). It has now been about a week since the national finals of Syndic8. We entered the competitioThu, 07 Jun 2018 09:00:43 -0400Interview with Hollywood Producer Amy Kim - Robots in Movieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interview-with-hollywood-producer-amy-kim-robots-in-moviesEarlier this year, we had the pleasure to collaborate with Daphne &amp; Velma by providing 3 Lynxmotion Phoenix Hexapods. We're super excited to see the movie released earlier this month, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share with you our interview with the movie's producer Amy Kim. Amy will shaMon, 04 Jun 2018 11:00:11 -0400New Version of Pixy Now Available on RobotShop !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-version-of-pixy-now-available-on-robotshopPixy2 and Pixy2 Pan &amp; Tilt are now available on RobotShopThu, 31 May 2018 14:54:50 -0400Saildrone Obtains $60M in Series B Fundinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/saildrone-obtains-60m-in-series-b-funding<p>Congratulations to Saildrone which have just raised $60 million in series B funding (May 2018) to continue development and deployment of their autonomous sailing robot. Saildrone, which launched commercially in 2016, has as its current mission is to build and deploy a fleet of 1,000 fully autonomous ocean-capable vessels.</p>Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400Our Journey In Drone Racing - Chapter 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/our-journey-in-drone-racing-chapter-2Hi, this is Seán again. So it has been a while since the first post of our journey in drone racing and a lot has happened since then. The national competition will be on the 15th of May (only 5 days away from when I'm writing this. Yikes!). So let's get right down to it. Why are we competing in DrTue, 22 May 2018 12:38:28 -0400Is the Future of Agriculture in Robotics?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-the-future-of-agriculture-in-roboticsModern combine in a field - Soon this will be an autonomous robot Every single day we are reminded that the robot revolution is moving forward. From autonomous vehicles to automated cashier, the robots are taking a larger and larger place in our daily lives. And while our attention has been focusThu, 17 May 2018 13:11:28 -0400M.I.T.'s Rapid Liquid Printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/m-i-t-s-rapid-liquid-printerRapid Liquid Printing, a new process developed by M.I.T.'s Self Assembly Lab and Steelcase, is a new process which uses gel to suspend the material being printed. There are no limits on size and the process is touted as being considerably faster than existing 3D printing methods.Fri, 11 May 2018 10:42:58 -0400Interview with TheBrickWall, LEGO geniuseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interview-with-thebrickwall-lego-geniusesYou may have probably stumbled upon one of their videos depicting some incredibly ingenious concepts of Lego builds. From Zambonis to hay-balers, their YouTube channel has gathered over 13 million views in less than 3 years. Their latest invention, a LEGO brick picker called "Rumba", caught our eyeMon, 30 Apr 2018 09:57:45 -0400How I Built a RC Star Wars Tie Fighterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-i-built-a-rc-star-wars-tie-fighterWhat do you do with two wheelchair motors, a welder, and a desire to learn robotics? You build a freakin’ Tie Fighter. At least, that's what Allan Carver does. Allan is one of our loyal customers and is sharing with us some details about his latest project that went viral a couple of weeks ago. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:06:12 -0400Have you met Sophia, the first robot to receive citizenship?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/have-you-met-sophia-the-first-robot-to-receive-citizenshipYou may or may not have heard, but the world saw the first robot obtain citizenship last fall. Although this was a historic milestone in the history of robots, it hasn't come without its lot of controversies (both about the citizenship and the praise for the robot). This left many a bit clueless abThu, 19 Apr 2018 08:25:47 -0400The Arduino Cookbook Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-arduino-cookbook-reviewArduino is a 15-year-old brand and I believe that nowadays everyone with even a minor interest in technology may be owning one of these microcontroller boards. But how many of you are actually using it or have ever made a useful project with it? Sometimes the Arduino is abandoned on a shelf or lays Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:11:11 -0400Up to 70% Off for National Robotics Week!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/up-to-70-off-for-national-robotics-weekNational Robotics Week at RobotShop.com National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) is organized by iRobot with the support of an Advisory Council, which recognizes robotics technology as a pillar of American innovation, highlights its growing importance in a wide variety of application areas, and emphasizesFri, 06 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400Our Journey In Drone Racing - Chapter 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/our-journey-in-drone-racing-chapter-1Hi, my name is Seán Tjong! My friends and I are entering a drone competition as part of our school curriculum. We've decided to document our adventures in drone building and racing. We're excited to write and share our project's journal on RobotShop's Blog. We will update you on a regular basis on Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:58:01 -0400IOT temperature logger with GSM transmission and 1wire sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iot-temperature-logger-with-gsm-transmission-and-1wire-sensorLearn how to build your own IoT temperature logger with data uploaded to the cloud. This project uses itbrainpower.net dual SIM full-size GSM shield [a-gsmII] for data transmission (or itbrainpower.net dual SIM full-size GSM GNSS shield [b-gsmgnss]) and Dallas/Maxim 18B20 1wire temperature sensor. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:23:59 -0400How to Build a Retro Console with a Raspberry Pi and a Nespi Casehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-build-a-retro-console-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-a-nespi-caseDo you miss the games of your childhood? What if you could build your own retro console with a Raspberry Pi and an NES-inspired case? In this very easy tutorial, we'll teach you how to use a Raspberry PI with the Nespi case and the RetroPie OS to create your own retro console center capable of emulaFri, 09 Mar 2018 11:14:22 -0500Drive Motor Sizing Toolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/drive-motor-sizing-tool<p>Drive Motor Sizing The Drive Motor Sizing Tool is intended to give an idea of the type of drive motor required for your specific robot by taking known values and calculating values required when searching for a motor. DC motors are generally used for continuous rotation drive systems.</p>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500CES2018 Is the Year Robots Truly Took over the Showhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ces2018-is-the-year-robots-truly-took-over-the-showEvery January, Las Vegas is the theatre of the annual grand mass of the consumer electronics industry during the CES. While every year gives us a glimpse into what could be the future, 2018 was somehow a bit different from the previous editions. This year, robots weren't just proof-of-concept units Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:04:41 -0500CC Logistics - WhatsNext Arduino Compatible Lineuphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cc-logistics-whatsnext-arduino-compatible-lineupPeople have been missing the Arduino.org for quite some time. These were among the best Arduino compatible boards available on the market and they were a beloved best-seller at RobotShop. Fortunately, the wait is over now. CC Logistics, the new name of the company, just released a new lineup of products called What's Next?. Behind the colorful names and packaging hide some excellent products which are aiming at the future.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:15:26 -0500How to replace your Litter-Robot's Cat Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-replace-your-litter-robots-cat-sensorThe cat sensor may be small, but is still an important part of your Litter-Robot Open Air III. Without this small component, your robot won't detect when your cat is inside the litter. Although the sensor is not prone to defects, it is pretty sensible and you could find yourself one day with a RedMon, 15 Jan 2018 13:26:45 -0500The 7 Best Robots From CES 2018https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-7-best-robots-from-ces-2018This edition of the Consumer Electronic Show, the annual grand mass of electronics products in Las Vegas, has gifted us with so many robotics products that it might be hard to navigate among all the announcements. The team at RobotShop and our community have debated together and here's our ranking oThu, 11 Jan 2018 12:06:21 -0500LiDAR : Light & laser based distance sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lidar-light-amp-laser-based-distance-sensors<p>For robots, being able to understand or navigate their environment is often critical to functioning properly. While there are plenty of sensors that allow robots to glimpse their surroundings, one category of sensors that is rapidly gaining popularity is light and laser-based (LiDAR) distance measurement/object detection. In this article, we will go over the different characteristics, the various types of sensors, their typical use cases and some of the products that we currently offer with these features.</p>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500New LIDAR-Lite V3 High Performance (LLV3HP) now available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-lidar-lite-v3-high-performance-llv3hp-now-available-at-robotshop*note* : for discussing any technical issues or project designs with your LIDAR-Lite, please proceed to our forum and create a new topic here. The new version of the LIDAR-Lite v3 "High Performance" (LLV3HP) is now available at RobotShop. It offers key improvements while staying compatible Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:27:02 -0500How Coding and Robotics can be used in Schoolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-coding-and-robotics-can-be-used-in-schoolAn educational concept receiving a lot of discussions now is STEM. STEM which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, acknowledges these disciplines are cross-curricular in that you can’t teach one of these disciplines without incorporating the others. Coding is becoming so pThu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:04 -0500Neato Botvac D3 and D5 Now Offers Coverage Mapshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-d3-and-d5-now-offers-coverage-mapsSince the launch of the Neato Botvac D Connected series, Neato has been researching many ways to improve their designs, technologies, and performance. With the upcoming release of the Neato Botvac D7, Neato has stricken again with the new Coverage Maps technologies for the Botvac D3 and D5 models.WMon, 18 Dec 2017 12:06:33 -0500RobotShop Announces Improved Logistics in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-announces-improved-logistics-in-europeRobotShop Announces Improved Logistics in Europe Once again, RobotShop improves logistics and lowers shipping fees to enhance customer experience. We have recently made changes to our logistics chain for the European Union which will reflect in lower shipping fees as well as faster delivery timesMon, 18 Dec 2017 11:42:39 -0500Would you have sex with a robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/would-you-have-sex-with-a-robot<p>Cause chances are that you will in the future. Indeed, the development of sexbots is accelerating since we asked &quot;Yes or No to SexBots&quot; in December 2014 and, as Rachel Kaser put it for TheNextWeb, &quot;It&#39;s time to stop freaking out about humans f*cking robots&quot;.&nbsp;Just a couple of weeks ago, two research</p>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500Servo Magazine's Review of the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nanohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/servo-magazines-review-of-the-lynxmotion-quadrino-nanoWe've had the pleasure to read in the October issue of Servo Magazine a glowing review of our Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano. We're sharing some excerpts and images of the article with you today. There is a plethora of flight controllers on the market. Some tout their small size and low cost.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:11:44 -0500RobotShop Continues European Expansion and Launches Operations in Germanyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-continues-european-expansion-and-launches-operations-in-germanyRobotShop Inc. announces today that it has officially launched its latest European operation dedicated to customers in Germany by offering improved logistics, shipping fees, and customer service. German customers can now order from RobotShop.com/de in their own language and currency. Robosthop anWed, 29 Nov 2017 07:00:08 -0500The Best Of The Best Robots 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-of-the-best-robots-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots. On a budget and looking for more affordable suggestions? We got you cSun, 26 Nov 2017 19:00:18 -0500The Best Robots on a Budget 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-robots-on-a-budget-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the best of the best robots. Looking for something more specific? Don't forget to check out our oSat, 25 Nov 2017 11:00:16 -0500The Best Drones 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-drones-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best drones. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Best Vacuum RoboWed, 22 Nov 2017 13:22:25 -0500The Best Robotics Learning Kit 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-robotics-learning-kit-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robotics learning kits. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:20:02 -0500The Best Robot Building Kit 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-robot-building-kit-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robotics building kit. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides: The BWed, 22 Nov 2017 13:19:43 -0500The Best Vacuum Robots 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-vacuum-robots-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best vacuum robots for your home. Don't forget to check out our other Gift and Best of Guides:Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:19:32 -0500The Best Microcontrollers 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-best-microcontrollers-2017<p>With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That&#39;s why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best microcontrollers.</p>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500Black Friday 2017 - Featured Dealshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-2017-featured-deals All of our teams are getting ready to break records this year. With discounts up to 99% on a vast range of products, free same-day shipping*, and hassle-free returns, this Black Friday 2017 promises to be the best we've ever done. Take a first look at some of our favorite deals coming at the Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:51:44 -0500Top 5 Best Robots for Kids 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-5-best-robots-for-kids-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robots for your kids of all ages. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:23:28 -0500Top 5 Best Robots Toys 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-5-best-robots-toys-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robots toys. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots for your Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:23:17 -0500Top 5 Best Robots for School 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-5-best-robots-for-school-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robots for school. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots foFri, 17 Nov 2017 08:22:51 -0500Top 5 Best Robots for your Home 2017https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-5-best-robots-for-your-home-2017With thousands of robots out there, it might be hard to navigate among the different products and find the best one for you. That's why all the RobotShop experts have gathered for you this list of the 5 best robots for your home. Don't forget to check out our other Gift Guides: Top 5 Best Robots fFri, 17 Nov 2017 08:22:33 -0500How To Enable Active GNSS Antenna On LTE 4G Shieldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-enable-active-gnss-antenna-on-lte-4g-shielditbrainpower.net l-LTE v1.07 4G/LTE CAT 1 shield and l-LTE v 1.07 4G/LTE CAT 4 shield, the smallest 4G/LTE shields available today, have one high-performance GNSS [GPS+GLONASS] engine embedded. By default, the GNSS antenna circuitry is configured for passive antennas [does not have enabled the GNSS Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:11:31 -0500101Hero, The World's Cheapest 3D Printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/101hero-the-worlds-cheapest-3d-printerRarely has a technology attracted both enthusiasts, professionals and the general public as did the 3D Printing technology. It will most certainly take decades until we see machines printing a Hamburger or car manufacturers mass producing vehicles entirely in 3D printing as some have imagined. NeverTue, 07 Nov 2017 13:16:05 -0500Starting today, get the FlowArm PLTW V4 Software for free!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/starting-today-get-the-flowarm-pltw-v4-software-for-free<p>The FlowArm PLTW software is used extensively by Project Lead The Way CIM course. The newest version of the software is free to download and fixes minor issues and includes new features.</p>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Announces Canada and Europe Distribution Exclusivity with Solar Pool Technologieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-announces-canada-and-europe-distribution-exclusivity-with-solar-pool-technologiesRobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announces today that it has partnered with Solar Pool Technologies as the exclusive distributor of the revolutionary robotic solar-powered pool cleaner, the Solar-Breeze NX for Canada and Europe. RobotShop Inc. announceWed, 25 Oct 2017 11:34:06 -0400Robotics Scandal Shakes Egypt - What's The Truth?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-scandal-shakes-egypt-whats-the-truthYesterday, our Web Intelligence Unit investigated a surge in traffic and stumbled upon a viral story coming from Egypt. The author of the post, which has been shared almost 10,000 times as we're writing these lines and received the same amount of likes and reactions, spotted something disturbing inWed, 18 Oct 2017 12:55:56 -0400How to Start a Tech Camp in your City in 5 stepshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-start-a-tech-camp-in-your-city-in-5-stepsOne of the common questions parents will ask me is how did Beckwith Tech Camp get started? Like most people who suddenly appear, it takes years of practice and work to get to that point. I started literally in my basement, playing with Lego, wiring circuits together, and making matchbox cars throughTue, 10 Oct 2017 10:41:50 -0400Say hello to the new Shoutbox on Let's Make Robots (LMR)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/say-hello-to-the-new-shoutbox-on-lets-make-robots-lmrFellow LMRians, We’re thrilled to introduce today the new and improved Shoutbox for Let’s Make Robots! Based on your feedback and knowing the Shoutbox was where great conversations started, we worked on implementing a new system for the community with substantial improvements both under and oTue, 03 Oct 2017 15:10:00 -04005 Times Intel Drones Wowed Ushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/5-times-intel-drones-wowed-usDrones and UAVs are used more and more in the professional and recreational sector. Every day they're getting more and more powerful, precise, smart,... These innovations can be harnessed for the aforementioned applications, but also in the entertainment sector. Intel is a leader in this and has beeSat, 23 Sep 2017 09:00:20 -0400Sketchup 3D CAD & 3D Printinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sketchup-3d-cad-3d-printingWith the release of very low cost 3D printers, consumers quickly realize that in order to create a custom plastic part, the model first needs to be created in 3D. While some 3D printer manufacturers include sample 3D models which are ready to print, the process of creating a custom design and ultimately ending up with a plastic part is still not intuitive to most people.Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:23:03 -0400How to enable or disable auto-centering on a remotehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-enable-or-disable-auto-centering-on-a-remoteYou might find yourself one day with an RC remote control with the auto-centering of a joystick enabled and wanting to enable or disable it. This is a very easy thing to change as you'll see here. To illustrate this post, we used a Spektrum DX E remote, but the concept can be applied to many (thoughTue, 19 Sep 2017 10:19:01 -0400Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-basic-troubleshooting-guide<p>For those who have been enjoying the Litter-Robot automatic self cleaning litter box for a few months or a few years, you know that this is a great product that has very few issues. But, it is a robot with sensors etc. that can fail with usage. We do have tricks and things to verify for basic issues</p>Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -04004 Tips to Choose the Best Domestic Robot for Your Home Needshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/4-tips-to-choose-the-best-domestic-robot-for-your-home-needsDomestic robots are at the cutting edge of latest technological developments. Home-use robots range from Spanish robot tutors to emotional humanoid robots that provide companionship and solace. Other popular categories include robotic personal assistants and home cleaning robots. There are even cuteThu, 14 Sep 2017 09:28:35 -0400Entering The World of Robotics - My Experience as a Tech Camp Teacherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/entering-the-world-of-robotics-my-experience-as-a-tech-camp-teacherRobert More is a happy customer at RobotShop and he's teaching kids at Beckwith Tech Camp. He's sharing with us his experience and the process they follow. At Beckwith Tech Camp, we believe every camper will find something that will interest them in the world of robotics.  Whether it is in the dTue, 12 Sep 2017 11:26:49 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Defensehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-defenseWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this sixth and final chapter, we're taking a look at the state of robots in the military and defensThu, 07 Sep 2017 13:49:00 -0400Enjoy Time-Limited Offers for Force Friday!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/enjoy-time-limited-offers-for-force-fridayRobotShop is happy to participate in Force Friday 2017. We're excited to share with you today brand new products and exceptional discounts! Build your own Droid ™ with the Droid Inventor Kit from littleBits littleBits Droid Inventor Kit &nbsp; With the new Droid Inventor Kit, kids canFri, 01 Sep 2017 08:43:55 -0400Neato Botvac D7 Connected Available Soon at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-d7-connected-available-soon-at-robotshop<p>Neato Robotics announced today the release of the new Neato Botvac D7 Connected and it will be available at RobotShop in Q4 2017. The Neato Botvac D7 Connected is the latest of the D Connected Series. It will contain all the features from the Neato Botvac D5 Connected, but there will be a few add</p>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Medicalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-medicalWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this fifth chapter, we're taking a look at the realm of medical robots. Contemporary Robotics - MThu, 24 Aug 2017 16:21:46 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Professionalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-professionalWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this third chapter, we're focusing on robots in the professional world. Contemporary Robotics - ProFri, 18 Aug 2017 11:10:05 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Industrialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-industrialWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this fourth chapter, we're studying robotics in the industrial world. Contemporary Robotics - IndTue, 15 Aug 2017 16:48:40 -0400Have you seen our Newsletter's makeover?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/have-you-seen-our-newsletters-makeoverRobotShop’s newsletter just got a style update! Besides its aesthetic makeover, the newsletter format will also propose an experience tailored to your needs and preferences. Subscription to RobotShop’s newsletter will continue to feature new monthly product arrivals, to inform you of time limiteFri, 11 Aug 2017 09:07:50 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Domestichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-domesticWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this second chapter, we're focusing on Domestic robotics. Contemporary Robotics Domestic Domestic Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:58:52 -0400Contemporary Robotics - Educationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-educationWe're moving towards a world full of robots, that's a fact. In this series, we're taking a break for a second to assess where Contemporary Robotics are at today and what the future looks like. For this first chapter, we're focusing on robotics in Education. Contemporary Robotics Education RobotiTue, 01 Aug 2017 09:27:49 -0400Raspberry Pi Free Style Poweringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/raspberry-pi-free-style-poweringThis tutorial enables you to power your Raspberry PI II / B+ / ZERO/ 3 from any power sources that supplies voltage between 6.5V up to 20V and current &gt;1A.Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:32:57 -0400Robot Roundup - Are you still doing your own chores?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-roundup-are-you-still-doing-your-own-choresIf you grew up watching Hanna Barbera’s futuristic 1962 cartoon, The Jetsons, you might wonder where our version of Rosey the Robot is today.  The show was actually set in the year 2062 – so we’ve still got 45 years to catch up with the flying cars, 9 hour work week of simply pushing buttons,Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:25:38 -0400Fathers of Robotics: Ismail Al-Jazarihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fathers-of-robotics-ismail-al-jazariThis is the last part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Ismail Al-Jazari Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:56:57 -0400Fathers of Robotics: Joseph Engelbergerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fathers-of-robotics-joseph-engelbergerThis is the second part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Joseph EngelbergFri, 07 Jul 2017 08:54:19 -0400Fathers of Robotics: Isaac Asimovhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fathers-of-robotics-isaac-asimovThis is the first part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Isaac Asimov IsaaThu, 29 Jun 2017 09:56:34 -0400Why Do We Need Robots : Survivalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-we-need-robots-survivalThis is the last part of three in our series "Why Do We Need Robots?". The goal is to highlight the major reasons why robotics will be part of our future, and an essential one, by looking a bit further. While the democratization of robots is rendering them more and more present in our daily liveThu, 22 Jun 2017 10:08:18 -0400Why Do We Need Robots : Artificial Intelligencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-we-need-robots-artificial-intelligenceThis is the second part of three in our series "Why Do We Need Robots?". The goal is to highlight the major reasons why robotics will be part of our future, and an essential one, by looking a bit further. While the democratization of robots is rendering them more and more present in our daily lWed, 14 Jun 2017 14:53:37 -0400Why Do We Need Robots : Demographyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-we-need-robots-demographyThis first part of our series "Why Do We Need Robots?" is looking at why the current demography trends makes a future full of robots essential for mankind.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:45:39 -0400Smart Feeder Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smart-feeder-available-at-robotshopIf you are planning to leave for a long period of time, the SmartFeeder will allow you to stay connected and take control of the feeding times for your pet. To help you raise a healthy pet, the SmartFeeder gives you comprehensive insights for your pet.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:40:23 -0400Will Robots Take My Job?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-robots-take-my-jobWith the rise of AI and automation, it's reasonable to ask yourself : will robots take my job? We might have an answer for you. Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:59:15 -0400Litter-Robot II Advanced Troubleshooting Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-advanced-troubleshooting-guide<p>Considering we&#39;ve received a huge response on our Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guide, we&#39;ve decided to help our customers further by creating this advanced troubleshooting guide. This guide will help you with opening up the Litter-Robot II to verifying connections of the motor and circuit board.</p>Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400Make Your Voice Heard With Our New Ideas Module!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/make-your-voice-heard-with-our-new-ideas-moduleIt’s our great pleasure to introduce our brand new crowdsourcing module here on LMR! Its purpose is to crowdsource ideas with the members of the LMR community and see which are the ones the community wants to see made.Wed, 24 May 2017 13:49:29 -0400Who's Barking? BBB Meets h-nanoGSM. [BeagleBone Black GSM How To]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/whos-barking-bbb-meets-h-nanogsm-beaglebone-black-gsm-how-to&nbsp; About this post Twenty to thirty minutes guide lines about connecting BeagleBone Black with the ITBP h-nanoGSM shield. &nbsp; Main parts BeagleBone Black h-nanoGSM - GSM shield [nano] or any other ITBP modular modem, 1pcs. one cell LiPo battery [3.7V, &gt; 250mA], orTue, 23 May 2017 14:01:39 -0400Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Raw Sensor Valueshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-raw-sensor-valuesThe Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Flight Controller (with GPS) was originally designed as a flight controller for drones but, it also has awesome applications for robotic rovers too. Composed of an ATmega2560 (Arduino Mega Chipset), a collection of sensors, GPS and a host of I/O options it is an ideal "sensor ball" for navigation, positioning and more.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:09:44 -0400Should Robots Pay Taxes?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/should-robots-pay-taxesWhat may have been a strange question a decade ago is becoming much more relevant as technology rapidly progresses. Put into the public conversation by several prominent figures in society, the question has been raised amid fears that mass automation is on track to displace a large sector of the workforce. While the ideology behind those calling for a tax varies, the two most common uses for the proposed tax are to either retrain the displaced workers or to provide a basic income if no other job prospects are available.Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:42:52 -0400Discounts Up to 60% Off for National Robotics Week at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/discounts-up-to-60-off-for-national-robotics-week-at-robotshopAre you ready for National Robotics Week 2017? The eighth annual National Robotics Week event will be held April 8-16, 2017. RoboWeek 2016 was awesome and 2017 promises to be even better! RobotShop offers discounts up to 60% for National Robotics Week. Celebrate with us!Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:00:55 -0400Log and Plot Weight Data with PhidgetBridgehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/log-and-plot-weight-data-with-phidgetbridge<p>An easy tutorial to show you how to log and plot weight measurements from a Load Cell using the PhidgetBridge and the corresponding FlowBotics App.</p>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400Rebates and Chance to Win an Arduino Based Robot Kit on Arduino Day 2017 at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rebates-and-chance-to-win-an-arduino-based-robot-kit-on-arduino-day-2017-at-robotshopReady for Arduino Day 2017? A worldwide event bringing together Arduino People and projects. This 24 hours-long event is organized directly by the community or by the Arduino team, where people interested in Arduino get together, share their experiences, and learn about Arduino and robotics. Celebrate with us for rebates and the chance to win 1 Mini DFRobotShop Rover or 1 DFRobotShop Rover.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:17:47 -0400Comment faire un Drone/UAV – Leçon 8 : Avionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-faire-un-droneuav-lecon-8-avions<p>Comment faire un drone/UAV - Le&ccedil;on 8&nbsp;: Avion L&#39;utilisation de petits avions sans pilote pour FPV et cartographie autonome est de plus en plus populaire, surtout compte tenu de l&#39;engouement pour les multirotors FPV et de la disponibilit&eacute; croissante de pi&egrave;ces. Cet article d&eacute;veloppe plusieurs consid&eacute;rations pour d&eacute;cider si un appareil est adapt&eacute; pour votre application drone, et si oui, pour vous aider &agrave; choisir le bon type.</p>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuums Now Support Google Homehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-connected-robot-vacuums-now-support-google-homeGoogle Assistant and Google Home are now available for the Neato Botvac Connected Series. You can use your voice to control your Neato Botvac Connected Series robot vacuums with Google Assistant using your Google Home.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:41:12 -0400iRobot Roomba 900 Series Now Compatible with Amazon Alexahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-roomba-900-series-now-compatible-with-amazon-alexa<p>iRobot has announced updates to the iRobot HOME App that expand the value of connected Roomba vacuuming robots within the smart home. New Clean Map reports will provide visual post-cleaning maps that display information about the robot&#39;s cleaning performance, such as the dirtiest floor areas and</p>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400Guide de dépannage de base du Litter-Robot III Open Airhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-depannage-de-base-du-litter-robot-iii-open-air<p>Depuis la sortie du Litter-Robot III Open Air, nous avons re&ccedil;u de nombreuses demandes de clients d&eacute;sirant obtenir un guide de d&eacute;pannage pour ce robot. Nous avons donc d&eacute;cid&eacute; d&#39;aider nos clients en cr&eacute;ant ce Guide de d&eacute;pannage de base du Litter-Robot III Open Air. La Litter Robot III Open A</p>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot III Open Air Basic Troubleshooting Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-iii-open-air-basic-troubleshooting-guide<p>UPDATED: Litter Robot 3 Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide: https://www.robotshop.com/community/blog/show/litter-robot-3-utimate-troubleshooting-guide&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Since the release of the Litter-Robot III Open Air, we have received many demands for a troubleshooting guide for this robot. We have therefore decided to help our customers out by creating this basic Litter-Robot III Open Air Basic Troubleshooting Guide.</p>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400Job Offer: RobotShop is Looking For a Community Managerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/job-offer-robotshop-is-looking-for-a-community-managerAre you specialized in community management, ready for a new challenge and would like to be part of an industry with exponential expansion? Are you looking for an employer who offers rewarding challenges, encourages creativity as well opportunities for advancement? If so, RobotShop would be greatly interested in meeting you and you may be the person we are looking for to join our growing team!Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:35:56 -0400All Sciences Lead to Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/all-sciences-lead-to-robotics<p>Robot Visions by Isaac Asimov Ever since the stories of Isaac Asimov, robotics had long been restricted to the imagination. Although it had been unclear in the past, the present state of technology shows that robotics has become a tangible reality. The evolution of robotics follows the same&nbsp;cour</p>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Custom PCB for Line Follower Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/custom-pcb-for-line-follower-robotIntroduction:Since a lot of our followers asked for a tutorial to guide them to make a&nbsp;basic Robot&nbsp;we decided to provide this instructable that describe a step by step making of&nbsp;LINE FOLLOWER Robot,&nbsp;so you will find all the necessary software and hardware parts to make your own RSat, 04 Mar 2017 05:54:29 -0500UPS Testing Air Drone Deliveryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ups-testing-air-drone-deliveryUPS has entered the drone delivery race. Take a look at their teaser video.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:09:34 -0500Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – MultiWii & LED Ringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-multiwii-amp-led-ringThis tutorial is about the connection between a Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano and the DFRobot LED Ring. Some folks around the MultiWii project (software that runs inside the Quadrino Nano) developed a piece of software to get visual feedback from the flight controller to an available LED ring.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:20:21 -0500Makita DRC200Z Industrial Robot Vacuum Available Soon at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/makita-drc200z-industrial-robot-vacuum-available-soon-at-robotshop<p>We are excited to introduce you to the new Makita DRC200Z Industrial Robot Vacuum, which will be available here at RobotShop. This robot vacuum has been developed by Makita to answer a need in the industrial market.&nbsp;Makita has come out with a Roomba-like robot vacuum. It&#39;s been designed for commerc</p>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500Intel's Superbowl Drone Coordinationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/intels-superbowl-drone-coordinationSuperbowl 2017 was quite a rollercoaster for fans of both teams and kept viewers at the edge of their seat. The halftime show was really well done and Lady Gaga did a great job. At one point, she was singing and the camera shows lights behind her which were "dancing" in the sky, eventually forming a simple American Flag. It turns out that it was actually 300 drones!Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:20:11 -0500Future Robotics: Hydrogen Metalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-robotics-hydrogen-metalIf you thought the most expensive material on the planet was a diamond, you were likely not considering radioactive elements like plutonium (or drugs like LSD), or very rare like californium. Scientists at Harvard have added a new one to the list of most expensive materials and it may even be at the top of the list - hydrogen metal.Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:12:53 -0500Future Robotics: 3D Printing Graphenehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-robotics-3d-printing-graphene3D Printed Graphene The structure you see above has the potential to be stronger than steel and considerably less dense. Researchers at MIT, in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research and the Departmnt of Defense, headed by Markus Buehler and supported by the  intend to 3D print it usiFri, 20 Jan 2017 09:02:08 -0500Neato Botvac D3 and D5 Connected Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-d3-and-d5-connected-available-at-robotshopReady for a new robot vacuum? Introducing two new connected robot vacuums from Neato Robotics now available for purchase at RobotShop. The Botvac D3 Connected and D5 Connected are new additions to Neato's line of connected robot vacuums which you can control with your smartphone.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:38:52 -0500Amazon Made History - First Prime Air Drone Deliveryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/amazon-made-history-first-prime-air-drone-deliveryA couple of days back (December 7th) the Amazon company / team made the first real package delivery with a Drone using their "Prime Air" option. This was a completely autonomous flight which makes it an even bigger achievement. They developed multiple prototypes including a special drone that's ableFri, 23 Dec 2016 11:57:41 -0500Boxing Week Sale! Up To 75% Off Dec. 20 to 28https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boxing-week-sale-up-to-75-off-dec-20-to-28Up to 75% off selected products from Dec. 20th to Dec. 28th at RobotShop. Over 300 products on sale.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:26:13 -0500Future Robotics: Robot With a Human Touchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-robotics-robot-with-a-human-touchIn a recent paper published in the journal Science Robotics, researchers from Cornell University presented their latest invention: a soft robot hand that is able to not only touch delicate items, but also to sense the shape and texture of the objects it comes it contact with.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:49:33 -0500UAV / Drone Flight Regulations & Restrictions - Canadahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/uav-drone-flight-regulations-restrictions-canadaTransport Canada: More and more people are flying drones and UAVs. Transport Canada regulates their use to keep the public and other airspace users safe. Before you take to the skies, make sure you understand the rules and follow them. Not doing so could put lives at risk and cost you up to $25,000 in fines and/or jail time. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:04:21 -0500Win a Hatchimal Facebook Contest Winners are Announcedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/win-a-hatchimal-facebook-contest-winners-are-announcedThank you to everyone that participated in our Black Friday contest to win a Hatchimal. We know how much these creatures are wanted for Christmas and we were happy to give 10 away that we had reserved for Black Friday.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:17:38 -0500Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale 2016 - Free Products Results!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-treasure-hunt-sale-2016-free-products-resultsCongratulations to all the customers that found a free product hidden in our product catalog during our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! Again this year, our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale was a hit. In all this frenzy, we hope you enjoyed the hunt and left with a free product. Come back again for products for your family and friends for the upcoming holidays.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:34:58 -0500Top Hatchimals Alternativeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-hatchimals-alternativesHatchimals no longer available in stores? RobotShop understand your grief. Here are the top alternatives to Hatchimals:Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:44:42 -0500Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale Starts in 1 Week! Find Free Products and Discounts up to 99%https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-treasure-hunt-sale-starts-in-1-week-find-free-products-and-discounts-up-to-99<p>Black Friday Sale You are the first to know: RobotShop&#39;s Black Friday Treasure Hunt is back&nbsp;this year! More than $15 000 worth in products to give away.&nbsp;Up to 99% off selected products. Participate in our Black Friday treasure hunt sale! Again this year, search our catalog in order to find your</p>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Hatchimals Hatch at RobotShop, What Are These Creatures?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hatchimals-hatch-at-robotshop-what-are-these-creaturesNew toys hit the market every holiday season, but few generate the energy and excitement that comes along with Hatchimals. At RobotShop, we are proud to announce that we are hatching some of these new toys, and they are available for pre-order through our website. What Are Hatchimals? A surprMon, 14 Nov 2016 14:41:33 -0500Cybathlon: Cyborgs Compete for the Gold Medalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cybathlon-cyborgs-compete-for-the-gold-medalMan versus machine has quickly become man merges with machine as assistive technologies continue to develop. Today, the loss of a limb does not automatically translate into the loss of mobility. This year introduced the Cybathlon, where athletes compete for gold using their assistive technologies. Prosthetics range from body-powered replacements to high-tech interfaces that involve direct brain control.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:09:42 -0500RobotShop.com Wins Legal Battle Against Robotshop35.comhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-com-wins-legal-battle-against-robotshop35-comOn October 10, 2016, the Commercial Court of Rennes acknowledged that Robot Access Services engaged in passing off and unfair competition against RobotShop by operating robotshop35.com and ordered them to stop using this domain name with a penalty of €5,000 per week. The 27-page judgment detailSat, 05 Nov 2016 11:13:07 -0400Top 20 Robot Holiday Gifts 2016https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-20-robot-holiday-gifts-2016<p>&nbsp; Gift Center 2016 Another great year has gone by and it&#39;s already time to think about buying gifts for friends and family for the holiday season. Need help finding the right gift for the robot enthusiast in your life? RobotShop is here to help with gift suggestions for this coming holida</p>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0400Today's Wearables Are Tomorrow's Cyborgism!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/todays-wearables-are-tomorrows-cyborgismWho doesn’t want to be super intelligent, or amazingly strong or very fast or perhaps have added senses? We all know our five basic senses, sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. There is a company that promises much about added senses and they are working hard on providing their first added sense to the market. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:32:14 -0400Over 1000 Dancing Humanoids Break Guinness Recordhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/over-1000-dancing-humanoids-break-guinness-recordMore than 1000 humanoid robots (1007 to be exact) staged a dancing performance at the Qingdao Beer Festival in the eastern coastal province of Shandong in China, beating UBTECH's previous record of 540 robots.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:52:47 -0400RobotShop Announces New Flat Rate USPS Shipping at Only $2.99https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-announces-new-flat-rate-usps-shipping-at-only-2-99RobotShop announces that it has recently partnered with UPS Mail Innovations in order to offer a flat shipping rate of $2.99 for delivery of packages of 1 lbs or less shipped within the United-States. UPS Mail Innovations is a low-cost shipping solution provided in collaboration with UPS and USPS. With UPS Mail Innovations, you'll benefit from the known reliability and strength of the UPS network, and the convenience of USPS last-mile delivery.Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:06:16 -0400Monitor Type 1 Diabetes With xDrip Bridge and Improve Your Liveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/monitor-type-1-diabetes-with-xdrip-bridge-and-improve-your-livesAbout two years ago, we had an unfortunate surprise. Our little five-year-old boy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Not only was the hit very hard on our family, but ten days later, our youngest son had developed the same disease (two out of three of our children). This post will explain how we improved our lives with the xDrip Bridge for Type 1 Diabetes.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:30:13 -0400Arduino.cc and Arduino.org Merge!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-cc-and-arduino-org-mergeArduino, the world’s leading open-source ecosystem for educators, Makers and IoT developers of all ages, today announced that Arduino LLC (aka Arduino.cc) and Arduino srl (aka Arduino.org) have settled their differences and signed a settlement agreement.Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:40:24 -0400"How to": Modular, Mobile IoT Hardwarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-modular-mobile-iot-hardwareThe main purpose of this "how-to" article it is to guide you on how to make a convenient and elegant modular GSM or 3G hardware platform using an Arduino Pro Mini (and related) board, a j-328GSM3GLader Arduino Pro Mini adapter board and c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM modem shields. The purpose of a programmable GSM interface is to be able to communicate with electronics / hardware directly via the cellular network (SIM card required), without the need for a cell phone. You may use such a platform as a mobile IoT interface (access sensor data remotely, or control actuators) or as an SMS / GPRS / DTMF automation platform. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:18:39 -0400Future Technology: Batterieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-technology-batteriesMobile devices need power, and when it comes to electricity, LiPo is currently the most popular choice, but will it last? Researchers at UC Irvine have stumbled upon a battery technology which allows for a near infinite number of charging cycles without significant corrosion or decline in capacity.Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:01:55 -0400LIDAR-Lite v3 - Available for pre-orderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lidar-lite-v3-available-for-pre-order<p>Everyone has been eager to know when the LIDAR-Lite would return to market, so we are very happy to announce it is now available for pre-order: LIDAR-Lite v3. The second thing everyone was insistent on asking was: &quot;Will this work with my previous setup/project/custom mounting/etc.?&quot;. In this post, we will cover in more details the similarities and differences of the new LIDAR-Lite.</p>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal: Lesson 6 – Going Furtherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/make-your-own-arduino-powered-deskbot-pal-lesson-6-going-furtherIn this sixth and final installment of the "Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal" you’ll discover ways to enhance your Desktop Pal by adding more sensors and other hardware. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to implement a compact MP3 player to play recorded music and sound effects!Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:58:47 -0400MakeBlock mBot Online Rescue Robot Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/makeblock-mbot-online-rescue-robot-contestThis online contest’s theme is mBot Rescue Robot. Contestants must design their own rescue robots based on the MakeBlock mBot, which can be used in some rescue scenarios. Open to ages 10-16. Many prizes!Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:02:54 -0400Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal - Lesson 5: Programming for Interactive Responsehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/make-your-own-arduino-powered-deskbot-pal-lesson-5-programming-for-interactive-responseDesktop Pal is an animatronic friend, powered by an Arduino-compatible microcontroller and a small assortment of basic sensors. Using two servos for movement, Pal’s head moves up and down and side to side, reacting to objects that come nearby. In this installment you’ll learn how to program the Desktop Pal so it integrates all of its components – motors, switches, and sensors – to work together as a single unit. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:34:17 -0400Arduino Tutorials - How to Stack Wheatstone Bridge Shieldshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-tutorials-how-to-stack-wheatstone-bridge-shieldsA common question concerning our Wheatstone bridge amplifier shield is "How can we stack two together with three or four load cells?" This is actually quite simple and only requires a few components...Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:17:06 -0400Double 2 Telepresence Robot Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/double-2-telepresence-robot-unboxingIn the 21th century, the transmission of the information is probably the area that has had the greatest increase in terms of use and progress. The most important aspect that has led to this improvement is the speed of transmission (the time that it take for information to go from one end to the other) and the accuracy of the data (unchanged content without external interference or communication issues). Consequently, telecommunications has experienced an exponential growth. Telepresence Robots come to the rescue, and thankfully RobotShop and Double Robotics are here to offer you the Double 2 Telepresence Robot.Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:28:43 -0400Future Technology: Structure & Biorobotic Stingrayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-technology-structure-biorobotic-stingrayAs a follow-up to our previous article "Future Robot Technology", we are excited to see that researchers at Harvard University have unveiled a true bio-mechanical creation, a robotic stingray that reacts to light.Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:54:15 -0400Robot Packers and movershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-packers-and-movers<p>We provide Packersandmovers and movers service in vasai virar nalasopara and naigaon area if any person need full packeging loading unloading transportation services one place to another place then call us on 8181816099. We are specialist in Packers and movers , relocation of household, packeging service, bike transportation services, office movers service. if you want book my service please vigit my virar address -&nbsp;Shop-7 star Sapphire society Y.k nagar NXY K Nagar, Virar WestVirar, Maharashtra 401303Or call us on 8181816099.</p>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal – Lesson 4: Adding “Stereo” Ultrasonic Vision and Passive Infrared Sensinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-powered-desktop-pal-lesson-4-adding-stereo-ultrasonic-vision-and-passive-infrared-sensingIn this fourth installment, endow your Desktop Pal with more sensors to increase its functionality. You’ll add a second ultrasonic sensor to enable your Pal to have a kind of "stereo" vision; a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect nearby motion, and even a "squawkbox", to give your Desktop Pal a rudimentary sound effects -- also helpful for audible feedback during development.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:28:13 -0400Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal – Lesson 3: Integrating the Servos, Ultrasonic, and Switchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-powered-desktop-pal-lesson-3-integrating-the-servos-ultrasonic-and-switchIn this third installment, learn how to effectively program the servos, ultrasonic sensor, and switch of your your Deskbot Pal for smooth, interactive action. In this installment of the Desktop Pal series, you'll learn a number of important Arduino sketch concepts, including interrupts, timers, sensor averaging, switch debouncing, and more.Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:09:56 -0400Hobby Robot Industry Standards: Hubs & Mounting Patternshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hobby-robot-industry-standards-hubs-amp-mounting-patternsMost designers looking to make a small to medium sized mobile robot quickly discover that there are very few standards in the hobby robot industry, to the point that connecting products together is quite a complex design challenge. This article covers mostly mechanical patterns found in hubs and connectors which are available from a variety of hobby robotics parts manufacturers.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:39:04 -0400Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - MultiWii Data Logginghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-multiwii-data-loggingWe often get user requests for a way to datalog movement as well as GPS position, but did not have a proper DIY solution other than saying that they need to implement a few sensors and define a protocol to get all the information stored to a storage solution. Then we looked around since we knew ourTue, 05 Jul 2016 13:32:07 -0400Arduino Temperature SMS Alarm - 3G GSM Thermal Supervisor Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-temperature-sms-alarm-3g-gsm-thermal-supervisor-systemBuild yourself your own Arduino temperature SMS alarm - thermal monitoring system having MAXIMUM and MINIMUM temperature thresholds, keep alive messages and (oldies but goldies as) SMS paging and remote ARM/DISARM system. You can supervise one or more 1WIRE temperature sensor(s) and page via SMS the "heating and chilling events" and keep alive messages, including last temperature.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:18:32 -0400Arduino-Powered Desktop Pal - Lesson 2: Program Setup and Testinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-powered-desktop-pal-lesson-2-program-setup-and-testingThe Deskbot Pal, an animatronic emoji bot that’s easy to build, and easy on the pocketbook. The Pal can be personalized with your own 15 pieces of flair – or more if you’d like! It’s powered by an Arduino-compatible microcontroller, and requires no special construction tools, even soldering. This is Lesson 2 of the Desktop Pal series. If you’re just starting with the project, you’ll want to begin with Lesson 1, Make Your Own Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal, where you’ll learn the component parts of the Desktop Pal, and how to construct it.Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:51:10 -0400Unboxing - RPLidar A2 360° Laser Scannerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-rplidar-a2-360deg-laser-scannerMost of you, by now, are likely aware of the RPLIDAR 360° Laser Scanner. This amazing product gave hobbyists everywhere the chance to get started on SLAM-based projects at an affordable cost and with a piece of equipment of good quality. Of course, improvements to this product were possible and RoboPeak did just that, by bringing us the RPLidar A2.Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:29:09 -0400RobotShop Adds New Free Shipping Options For Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-adds-new-free-shipping-options-for-europeNearly 1 year ago, we announced free shipping in France for orders over 200€ as well as free shipping in the UK for orders over 200£. Today we announce that these free shipping options have also been added for customers in the following European countries: Germany, Belgium, Netherland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Ireland and Portugal.Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:46:05 -0400iRobot Roomba 980 Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-roomba-980-now-available-at-robotshopWe are happy to announce that the iRobot Roomba 980 is now available for purchase on our website. The Roomba 980 comes with great new features and a new navigation method the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation makes it the best Roomba out yet. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:18:37 -0400Arduino-Powered Deskbot Pal - Lesson 1: Assemblyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-powered-deskbot-pal-lesson-1-assemblyThis tutorial series will help you design and create your own "Deskbot Pal"; an affordable stationary robot that’s super simple to build. Desktop Pal is made to be personalized. Deck out your Pal with your own custom flair and bling and then give it a personality.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:39:31 -0400New Author - Gordon McCombhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-author-gordon-mccombRobotShop is proud to announce that Gordon McComb will become a regular contributor on the RobotShop Blog. Gordon McComb is most widely known as a writer and editor of technology books and articles. He has written over 65 books and thousands of magazine articles and newspaper columns during his 36 years as a professional author.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:24:00 -0400RobotShop Continues Expansion and Launches Japan Subsidiaryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-continues-expansion-and-launches-japan-subsidiaryRobotShop Inc. announces today the launch of its subsidiary, RobotShop Japan Co., Ltd. RobotShop officially begins operations in Japan by launching a logistics center in the territory as well as a dedicated website.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:26:27 -0400NASA Valkyrie Robots - The New Generation of Space Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-valkyrie-robots-the-new-generation-of-space-robots<p>NASA in on a &quot;Journey to Mars&quot;. According to the space agency,&nbsp;we should&nbsp;see the first humans landing on Mars by 2033. Along this journey, NASA is planning to send robots to prepare the big landing. In 2013, NASA unveiled&nbsp;four sister robots which&nbsp;are the first of&nbsp;the next generation of robot</p>Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400Collaborative Robots – Chapter 2: How to Identify Potential Processes For Automationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/collaborative-robots-chapter-2-how-to-identify-potential-processes-for-automationAt this point, we need to discuss the strengths and limitations of process automation with collaborative robots. Although you probably have ideas as to what processes you would like to have automated. many are probably not the best choices to begin with, and we need to be realistic about what the technology can do today. Some applications are easier to automate than others and as a first integration you should start small and simple. Ideal tasks for a first collaborative robot are tasks that are highly predictable and repeatable. These are easiest to automate with a collaborative robot.Wed, 11 May 2016 07:54:44 -0400Future Technology: Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/future-technology-roboticsCan past technological accomplishments help predict future disruptive technology and innovations or should we try to think outside the box? Science fiction books, TV shows and movies provides a great source for inspiration, but what will robots really be like in the next 25, 50 or 100 years?Mon, 09 May 2016 08:32:57 -0400RobotShop and AutoPets Announce Distribution Exclusivity for Litter-Robot Products in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-and-autopets-announce-distribution-exclusivity-for-litter-robot-products-in-europeRobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announces today that it has partnered with Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., DBA AutoPets. AutoPets is the maker of Litter-Robot, the automatic self-cleaning litter box.  RobotShop is now the exclusive distributor of the Tue, 03 May 2016 08:13:07 -0400Navio2 or The Raspberry Pi Flight Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/navio2-or-the-raspberry-pi-flight-controllerThe world of consumer and professional drones is evolving very fast and so are flight controller systems for UAVs &amp; Drones. At the same time, many developments are being made for consumer electronics at a low cost and the Raspberry Pi is one of the leaders in this field. This raised questions Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:03:05 -0400Top Tech Trends for 2016 Part 2 - The Device Meshhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-tech-trends-for-2016-part-2-the-device-meshImagine that you are a structure of valuable data, and wherever you are going needs to receive this data in order to keep up, be in sync with everything around. If you use your car it will be pretty similar as if you are using a point to point connection, what if you car breaks?Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:21:23 -0400Unboxing - Micsig Tablet Oscilloscopehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-micsig-tablet-oscilloscopeOnce upon a time, a portable oscilloscope meant a device that required two field technicians to carry around because of its weight and size. Joking aside, these times are fortunately far behind us now, but a real portable solution (of high quality and functionality) is still not easily affordable for most hobbyist. Today, we present to you a device which will change all of that: the Micsig Tablet Oscilloscope.Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:10:56 -0400Smart Servo: The Difference Between Smart And Regular Servoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smart-servo-the-difference-between-smart-and-regular-servosRobots keep evolving and so do robot components used the make these new stronger, faster and more precise robots. One of those new components present in more advanced robots, are smart servo motors, also often called robot servo motors. In this article, we will expose the main differences between regular servos and new smart servos.Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:30:24 -0400SMS Alarm System (Magnetic Contacts) Using Arduino and 3G / GSM Shieldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sms-alarm-system-magnetic-contacts-using-arduino-and-3g-gsm-shieldThis project will show you how fast you can build your own alarm system capable of supervising one or more magnetic contacts and inform you via SMS of the "burglar event". You even have the possibility to control (ENABLE/DISABLE) the alarm system remotely, via SMS commands. For SMS communicatiFri, 01 Apr 2016 09:59:43 -0400Top Tech Trends for 2016 Part 1 - VR Headsetshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-tech-trends-for-2016-part-1-vr-headsetsVirtual or augmented reality, virtual reality as been around for a few decades now and has evolved tremendously since. It is referred to as immersive multimedia or computer-simulated reality, it replicates an environment that simulates a physical presence in places in the real world or fictive world, allowing the user the interact in that world, it artificially creates sensory experiences, which can include sight, touch, hearing and smell.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:04:24 -0400Celebrate Arduino Day and National Robotics Week With RobotShop and Save Bighttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/celebrate-arduino-day-and-national-robotics-week-with-robotshop-and-save-bigAgain this year, RobotShop is participating in Arduino Day by offering a great selection of Arduino products at a discount. Special special discounts up to 30% will be offered on selected Arduino products all day Saturday April 2nd. Some specials will even continue into National Robotics week which ends April 10th.Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:59:03 -0400Comment fabriquer un drone/VAT – Leçon 7 : FPV et longue portéehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-dronevat-lecon-7-fpv-et-longue-portee<p>Les le&ccedil;ons 1 &agrave; 6 de cette s&eacute;rie de tutoriels comprennent les &eacute;l&eacute;ments de conception sous-tendant la construction d&rsquo;un VAT /drone multirotor sur mesure. La le&ccedil;on 7 est toutefois enti&egrave;rement facultative et d&eacute;crit les pi&egrave;ces utilis&eacute;es dans les applications de pilotage en immersion (FPV : First Person View) et de commande longue port&eacute;e. Cet article s&rsquo;oriente plus vers les applications RC &laquo; sur le terrain &raquo;, par opposition aux vols en salle ou dans des espaces o&ugrave; des prises murales pourraient fournir une alimentation &eacute;lectrique. Veuillez prendre note que cet article ne couvre qu&rsquo;une tr&egrave;s petite fraction des informations n&eacute;cessaires &agrave; la bonne compr&eacute;hension d&rsquo;un syst&egrave;me FPV/longue port&eacute;e et vise principalement &agrave; rendre le lecteur plus familier avec les concepts, les termes, les produits et les principes derri&egrave;re le fonctionnement du FPV et des drones &agrave; longue port&eacute;e.</p>Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot Open Air Available Now at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-open-air-available-now-at-robotshopUpdate: The Litter-Robot Open Air is now available in Europe and United Kingdom at RobotShop! Litter-Robot announced a few months ago that they were coming out with a new product in the robot pet care category. The Litter-Robot Open Air, is the newest model and a major revision to follow theMon, 21 Mar 2016 08:30:37 -0400Control Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum Via Smartwatchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/control-neato-botvac-connected-robot-vacuum-via-smartwatch<p>A new update to the Neato Botvac Connected App now give users control right from Apple and Android smartwatches. The smartwatch can now start and stop the robot vacuum, receive notifications and monitor its progress with just a glance or a tap on the wrist.</p>Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400A World Full of Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-world-full-of-robotsAmerican author, inventor, Google’s director of engineering and forward-looking prognosticator Ray Kurzweil once wrote, "We won't experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century - it will be more like 20,000 years of progress (at today's rate)." If he's correct, then the revolution in robotics that's just beginning to pick up steam is likely to transform the world as we know it in very short order. What does this mean for industries of the future?Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:09:36 -0400Tony Dyson & R2-D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tony-dyson-r2-d2<p>For many of us, R2D2 was one of the first &quot;real&quot; robots we wanted to &quot;get to know&quot; as a robot friend (sorry C3P0, you were just too opinionated). Tony Dyson was the master builder of the R2D2 droid, and he passed away on March 4, 2016 at the young age of 68.</p>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500An even cheaper Wi-Fi boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-even-cheaper-wi-fi-boardFor a few cents more than the ESP12F you get it with a programmer daughter board, a RGB led, a button and a photoresistor.This is ideal for small robot with networking abilities.Can be programmed with Arduino IDE as a NodeMCU v1.0 .Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:19:29 -0500RobotShop Chooses Robot Lab to Accelerate the Development of MyRobots.com, the "Facebook® For Robots"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-chooses-robot-lab-to-accelerate-the-development-of-myrobots-com-the-facebook-r-for-robotsRobotShop announces the creation of a spin-off for MyRobots, The "Facebook® for robots", which will be integrated into the Robot Lab network, the first robotic incubator. RobotShop, the world's leading source for domestic and professional robots, has been developing, since 2009, a unique technology to allow robot owners and robot manufacturers to connect their hardware to the Internet via a universal API. The advantage of such a system is a centralized service which monitors, manages and controls robots and smart objects, and ultimately facilitates the coexistence and communication between machines as well as between machines and humans.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:30:27 -0500Update: Project Lead The Way & RobotShop Accelerator Programhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/update-project-lead-the-way-robotshop-accelerator-programUPDATE: Congratulations to Brady Flannery and Chris Hurd for being featured on Time Warner Cable (TWC) News: http://www.twcnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2016/02/25/cazenovia-hs-student-develops-robotics-invention.html "Necessity is the mother of invention" and one of the best ways to come uFri, 26 Feb 2016 10:37:06 -0500Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano – Sensor Calibrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-sensor-calibrationThe Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano uses the MultiWii project and it therefore needs an initial setup in order to work properly. Some of the on-board sensors will require calibration to perform correctly and in this tutorial we will cover the basic operations for this calibration.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:19:49 -0500Litter-Robot II Repair Guide – Chapter 5: Sensor Harnesshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-repair-guide-chapter-5-sensor-harness<p>This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot sensor harness. This is chapter 5 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.</p>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II – Chapitre 5 : Harnais de capteurshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-reparation-du-litter-robot-ii-chapitre-5-harnais-de-capteurs<p>Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de r&eacute;paration du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider &agrave; remplacer le harnais de capteurs sur votre Litter-Robot II.</p>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500Save Big with RobotShop's New Price Match Functionality!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/save-big-with-robotshops-new-price-match-functionalityRobotShop is always improving it's website functionalities as well as making sure that the best prices are provided to customers. This is why RobotShop's website now has a new Price Match functionality. We have worked hard in the last year to improve our prices to offer the best selection at a fair price while making sure that our customer service remains top notch. Have we missed any price improvements? Let us know by testing our new price match functionality.Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:54:07 -0500Arduino vs Raspberry Pihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-vs-raspberry-pi<p>Arduino has grown almost exponentially in popularity since it was first released and is well known in the world of robotics as an inexpensive, highly versatile and easy to learn software and hardware platform for electronic and robotic experimentation. However, the introduction of the Raspberry Pi single board computer is one of the first real indications of a tendency to make electronic experimentation affordable to the masses. Priced at not too much higher than an Arduino, many people who are looking to get started in robotics don&#39;t know which to choose, or where to start. So if you are new to robotics and are wondering where to start and what to get, this article is here to help.</p>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500Undeniably Robotics - Trends in Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/undeniably-robotics-trends-in-roboticsHumans create technology as an extension of our intelligence. We created the ladder to reach higher, the train to share goods and provide better transport, created the automobile for individual travel and computers and the Internet to share information. These devices are all somewhat extensions of ourselves, and we continue to develop technology to improve our lives and livelihood.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:21:14 -0500Boxing Week Sale! Up To 70% Off Dec. 25th to 31sthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boxing-week-sale-up-to-70-off-dec-25th-to-31stUp to 70% off selected products from Dec. 25th to Dec. 31st at RobotShop. Over 300 products on sale.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:57:17 -0500FAA Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Registrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/faa-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-registrationBig release this week, the FAA regulations about Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is finally released and it will affect any UAS flying in the United States. Starting on December 21 the federal law will require all UAS to be registered. This will apply to owners of drones above 0.55 pounds (0.45kg) but less than 55 pounds (24.95kg).Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:20:18 -0500Star Wars BB-8 Unboxing and Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/star-wars-bb-8-unboxing-and-reviewWhen we think about Star Wars tech, we think about 3 things: light sabers, spaceships and of course, droids! The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie is set to hit the big screen on December 18th 2015. The movie is not even out yet and a new character is getting every Star Wars fan's attention: BB-8. The good news is that Disney teamed up with Sphero to bring this new robot to life!Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:08:44 -0500ROBORACE - The First Global Autonomous Car Racing Championshiphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roborace-the-first-global-autonomous-car-racing-championship<p>The creators of Formula E along with the tech-investment group Kinetic have announced the first global autonomous car racing championship, the ROBORACE, which will start in 2016. The Formula E is a class of auto racing that is using only electric-powered cars.</p>Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500Collaborative Robots - Chapter 1: What Can Collaborative Robots Do?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/collaborative-robots-chapter-1-what-can-collaborative-robots-doAlthough collaborative robots are a new technology, this does not mean that they are necessarily complex. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. While traditional robots have evolved to satisfy the need for high volume industries, collaborative robots have been designed for the challenges of high mix manufacturing found in all SMEs.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:11:56 -0500Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale - Free Products Results!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-treasure-hunt-sale-free-products-resultsCongratulations to all the customers that found a free product hidden in our product catalog during our Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! You are one of the happy winners of the first edition and should count yourself priviledged.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:48:31 -0500Black Friday Treasure Hunt Sale! Free Products and Up to 99% Discountshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-treasure-hunt-sale-free-products-and-up-to-99-discountsParticipate in our Black Friday Weekend treasure hunt sale! This year, search our catalog in order to find your free product. We have more than $15 000 worth in products to give away. Our Black Friday category also has special prices up to 99% discount. Hurry while supplies last. Find your free product and add it to your order; only one free product per customer. Free products can also be combined with products already on special. Sale starts November 26th 11am EST and ends November 30th.Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:04:25 -0500Should Robots Have Legal Rights?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/should-robots-have-legal-rightsIt doesn't take a lot of imagination to see where the future of robotics is heading. In fact, with modern robots, it doesn't take any imagination - that future is already here. Robotic technology, as well as artificial intelligence, is advancing rapidly, and robots are increasingly playing a larger role in society. What rights or legal standing should robots have?Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:28:21 -0500Unboxing The Neato Botvac Connectedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unboxing-the-neato-botvac-connectedWe are happy to present you with an unboxing video of the new Neato Botvac Connected robot vacuum cleaning robot. We cover opening the box, taking a look at the package contents & included accessories, new features as well as the Wi-Fi app which enables it to be a "connected" device.Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:02:27 -0500Top 20 Robot Holiday Gifts 2015https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-20-robot-holiday-gifts-2015<p>Already November and the time to think about buying gifts for friends and family for the holiday season. Finding the right gift for the robot enthusiast in your life is not easy, but RobotShop is here to help with gift suggestions for this coming holiday! You can see the robotic products suggest</p>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500Samsung POWERbot VR9000 (Airborne Copper) Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/samsung-powerbot-vr9000-airborne-copper-now-available-at-robotshop<p>We are proud to announce that the Samsung POWERbot VR9000 (Airborne Copper) is now available at RobotShop. The POWERbot features a powerful Cyclone Force system that generates strong centrifugal forces. It&#39;s one of the first robot vacuum to use a cyclone vacuum system.</p>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500Power Cane for Disabledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/power-cane-for-disabledGregg Teaby, a retired engineer, creats a powered walker to help his disabled daughter. His latest design uses the Lynxmotion track system. Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:58:03 -0500Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 6 : Faites tout travailler ensemblehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-droneuav-lecon-6-faites-tout-travailler-ensemble<p>Dans la le&ccedil;on 5 vous devez avoir fini l&rsquo;assemblage du drone (mais pas encore install&eacute; les h&eacute;lices). Les fils peuvent ne pas &ecirc;tre tr&egrave;s ordonn&eacute;s, mais voyons cela ensemble, &agrave; pr&eacute;sent que vous &ecirc;tes tout excit&eacute; en pensant &agrave; votre premier vol. Ne vous pr&eacute;cipitez pas, car m&ecirc;me de petites erreurs peuvent entra&icirc;ner un accident. Il vous reste encore quelques &eacute;tapes &agrave; franchir avant votre premier vol, donc soyez patient, et suivez les instructions ci-dessous. Comme pour la le&ccedil;on 6, nous allons continuer celle-ci en supposant que vous utilisez une commande RC (la m&eacute;thode la plus largement utilis&eacute;e &agrave; l&rsquo;heure actuelle, pour contr&ocirc;ler un UAV).</p>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400Free Dash and Dot for Learn Coding Contest During EU CodeWeekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/free-dash-and-dot-for-learn-coding-contest-during-eu-codeweekWe live in a world where technology is moving fast. In order to manage these rapid changes and to stay up to date with the world around us, we need to develop our understanding of how technology works and develop skills and capabilities, that will help us adapt to the evolution of technology. LeaFri, 09 Oct 2015 12:06:07 -0400Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 4 : Micro-commutateur capteur de chathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-reparation-du-litter-robot-ii-chapitre-4-micro-commutateur-capteur-de-chat<p>Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de r&eacute;paration du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider &agrave; remplacer le micro-commutateur capteur de chat&nbsp;de votre Litter-Robot II.</p>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 4: Cat Sensor Micro Switchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-repair-guide-chapter-4-cat-sensor-micro-switch<p>This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot cat sensor micro switch. This is chapter 4 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.</p>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 3 : Prise d'alimentationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-reparation-du-litter-robot-ii-chapitre-3-prise-dalimentation<p>Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de r&eacute;paration du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider &agrave; remplacer la prise d&#39;alimentation&nbsp;de votre Litter-Robot II.</p>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 3: Power Jackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-repair-guide-chapter-3-power-jack<p>This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot power jack. This is chapter 3 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.</p>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400Get Free Robots and Parts by Becoming an LMR Reviewerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-free-robots-and-parts-by-becoming-an-lmr-reviewerCall For Reviewers Let's Make Robots and RobotShop would like to invite you to participate in our "Call for reviewers" on Let´s Make Robots (LMR). Reviews are great for both manufacturers and LMR members, so both can share expertise and parts. What do they gain? Manufacturers: they gaiTue, 06 Oct 2015 16:48:30 -0400Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Wireless Communicationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-wireless-communicationThe Quadrino Nano UAV flight controller uses MultiWii which allows for a standardized serial communication of live data from the controller. Since this protocol is known and used for the standard general user interface (MultiWiiConf &amp; WinGUI), some people developed their own application to setuMon, 05 Oct 2015 14:49:37 -0400Pixy CMUcam5 for LEGO Available Exclusively at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pixy-cmucam5-for-lego-available-exclusively-at-robotshopCamera and Vision sensors are becoming more and more popular lately. People find them useful and incorporate them into all kinds of projects that require vision and image processing. With a good algorithm and a powerful processor, these small jewels of technology can detect colors, shapes, faces andFri, 02 Oct 2015 15:43:21 -0400Explore Virtual Reality with Leap Motion 3D Motion Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/explore-virtual-reality-with-leap-motion-3d-motion-controllerHave you heard of augmented reality or virtual reality? As wikipedia puts it, augmented reality (AR) is a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. There is a loWed, 30 Sep 2015 13:25:21 -0400FlowBotics Studio App Contest 2015https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/flowbotics-studio-app-contest-2015Use FlowBotics Studio to create a popular (stand-alone) robot-related software application (“App”). Don’t have FlowBotics Studio? Don’t worry! If you have been a member on LMR for over 6 months, then you can register and get FlowBotics Studio – Download ($40 USD value) absolutely free! If you’ve been on LMR for less than 6 months, or are a new member, you can register for the contest and get FlowBotics Studio – Download at half price.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:18:28 -0400RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 4th Year in a Rowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-among-the-fastest-growing-companies-in-canada-4th-year-in-a-rowFor the fourth year in a row, RobotShop is ranked among the fastest growing companies in Canada according to the 2015 Profit 500 ranking. RobotShop is ranked honorably the 280th place this year. According to Industry Canada, there are around 1.1 million active businesses in Canada. In these last 5Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:56:47 -0400Miele RX1 Scout Robot Vacuum Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/miele-rx1-scout-robot-vacuum-unboxingMiele is a German company that has been in the production of high end household appliances for over 100 years. They established themselves in North America about 25 years ago and have been producing vacuum cleaners since 1927. Since then they have manufactured appliances with high power, functionalWed, 16 Sep 2015 10:16:29 -0400RobotShop to Carry the New "Neato Botvac Connected" Robot Vacuumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-to-carry-the-new-neato-botvac-connected-robot-vacuumWe are proud to announce that the "Neato Botvac Connected " robot vacuum will soon be available at RobotShop. A release date will be announced shortly, and more information to come.Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:08:55 -0400RobotShop Acquires LetsMakeRobots.comhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-acquires-letsmakerobots-com<p>RobotShop.com announced today the acquisition of Let&rsquo;s Make Robots (LMR), a website that brings together the world&rsquo;s largest community of robot makers and enthusiasts. Let&#39;s Make Robots RobotShop, the leading source for robots and robot parts on the web already hosts one of the largest com</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 5 : Assemblagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-droneuav-lecon-5-assemblage<p>Maintenant que vous avez s&eacute;lectionn&eacute; tous les composants principaux de votre UAV, vous pouvez commencer l&rsquo;assemblage. Ce guide va essayer de couvrir les erreurs courantes rencontr&eacute;es lors de l&rsquo;assemblage d&rsquo;un UAV multi-rotors, ainsi que de fournir quelques conseils utiles concernant la configuration.</p>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400Guide de Réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 2: Carte de Circuits Impriméshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-reparation-du-litter-robot-ii-chapitre-2-carte-du-circuit<p>Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de r&eacute;paration du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider &agrave; remplacer la Carte du circuit sur votre Litter-Robot II.</p>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 2: Circuit Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-repair-guide-chapter-2-circuit-board<p>This guide will help you with the replacement of the Litter-Robot circuit board. This is chapter 2 of the RobotShop Litter-Robot II repair guides.</p>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400Cytron's Rero Reconfigurable Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cytrons-rero-reconfigurable-robotThe ReRo Robot is a robot construction kit that features easy to use hardware design and programming tool. ReRo stands for reconfigurable robot and it's designed to target younger generations and people with lesser technical skills. Eliminating the tiny screws and nuts was Cyton's main task to make Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:17:37 -0400DFRobotShop Rover Tutorial - Control With Android App / Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dfrobotshop-rover-tutorial-control-with-android-app-bluetoothThe DFRobotShop Rover products have been out for a while and we have received many questions since then on both our support center and on our forum. One common question we get is how to control the rover using a smart phone / tablet?. This tutorial will cover a simple Android-based solution to make this happen for you and your rover!Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:22:15 -0400RobotShop Expands and is Hiring Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-expands-and-is-hiring-humans<p>The robotics field is growing exponentially and so is RobotShop. As such, we have recently opened some positions that anybody interested in robotics would love. Job Bot - by Nate Working at RobotShop is not for everybody though, you need to have a PROBOTS personality. You might be wondering wh</p>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400$50 Off Matter and Form 3D Scanner and New Bevelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/50-off-matter-and-form-3d-scanner-and-new-bevelThis week only, we are offering a $50USD discount on the Matter and Form Portable 3D Scanner. Don't miss your chance to purchase this already truly affordable 3D scanner. Make your ideas a reality and fast track the design process. This 3D scanner is designed to slide smoothly into your workspaceMon, 03 Aug 2015 10:50:05 -0400Guide de réparation du Litter-Robot II - Chapitre 1 : Moteurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-de-reparation-du-litter-robot-ii-chapitre-1-moteur<p>Dans ce chapitre de notre Guide de r&eacute;paration du Litter-Robot II, nous allons vous aider &agrave; remplacer le moteur de votre Litter-Robot II. Vous pouvez trouver ici nos Guides de d&eacute;pannage du Litter-Robot II : Guide basique de d&eacute;pannage du Litter-Robot II Guide avanc&eacute; de d&eacute;pannage du Litter-Robot II. Vous pouvez vous r&eacute;f&eacute;rer &agrave; notre Guide de d&eacute;pannage avanc&eacute; pour vous aider &agrave; ouvrir votre Litter-Robot II.</p>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400Litter-Robot II Repair Guide - Chapter 1: Motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/litter-robot-ii-repair-guide-chapter-1-motor<p>In this chapter of our Litter-Robot II Repair Guide, we&nbsp;will help you replace the motor on your Litter-Robot II. You can find our Litter-Robot II troubleshooting guides here: Litter-Robot II Basic Troubleshooting Guide Litter-Robot II Advanced Troubleshooting Guide</p>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -04006-Year-Old Child Builds and Flies Lynxmotion VTail Dronehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/6-year-old-child-builds-and-flies-lynxmotion-vtail-droneDrones were flying at the Jason Gymnasium floor in Jefferson City last week for the intergenerational pilot program, created by the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension and the Paula J. Carter Center. We were very impressed to see that children as young as 6 joined in on the building, learninThu, 30 Jul 2015 09:03:29 -0400Will Robot Pets Replace Real Pets In The Future?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-robot-pets-replace-real-pets-in-the-futureRobotic pets are becoming more and more common and more present in households. These artificially intelligent machines made to ressemble common pets such as cats and dogs now mimic pets more naturally and are less work to take care of than actual pets. Over the years we have heard customers name theFri, 17 Jul 2015 15:40:40 -0400Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Battery Monitoring & Alarmshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-battery-monitoring-amp-alarmsThis article is intended to help you get started with battery monitoring and the buzzer feature present in MultiWii. We'll cover proper connections / wiring and software setup as it relates to the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano flight controller (MultiWii compatible).Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:44:40 -0400RobotShop Launches Construction of Phase 2 of its Logistics Center in Mirabel to Support its Growthhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-construction-of-phase-2-of-its-logistics-center-in-mirabel-to-support-its-growthToday we announce the beginning of the expansion work on our logistics center in Mirabel, Canada, Phase 2 of 4. We are adding 20,000 additional square feet to the existing building. This growth is due in part by the strength of the market and a large number of new robotic products being launched on Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:10:55 -0400RobotShop And PulsedLight Announce Distribution Network Expansionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-and-pulsedlight-announce-distribution-network-expansionRobotShop.com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announced today that it has partnered with PulsedLight in order to become a master distributor of the popular LIDAR-Lite optical distance measurement sensor and future technology developed by PulsedLight, a manufacturer of Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:28:17 -0400Robomow RS630 Robot Lawn Mower Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robomow-rs630-robot-lawn-mower-reviewWillingly or not, the grass is growing and needs to be cut. Time to put those grass cutting shoes and pants, get the lawn mower ready for use and all this under sweating temperatures. You're thinking of all the other things you could be enjoying at that moment while cutting the grass, or you're jusFri, 03 Jul 2015 11:07:33 -0400Cheap 40W Laser Engraver from Chinahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cheap-40w-laser-engraver-from-chinaI have wanted a laser engraver for quite some time but the price has always been prohibitive for me. Recently though, I found some engravers from china on Amazon for about $500.00 USD and free shipping. Plus, I contacted the vendor and found that the unit would ship from California. I read all the rFri, 19 Jun 2015 03:55:06 -0400Buyer's Guide: How to Choose / Compare 3D Printershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/buyers-guide-how-to-choose-compare-3d-printersA 3D printer is a device used to create three-dimensional objects like toys, tools, model airplane parts and more from a digital 3D file. Around 10 years ago, 3D printing was relatively unknown and unused beyond the professional community. The machines were very expensive and sophisticated, specially designed for industrial use and not really affordable for the general public and were used mostly by designers and engineers to make complex pre-production prototypes, or one-off devices. Nowadays, 3D printers are becoming more accessible to the general public, with competitive prices, low maintenance and a multitude of features. With it, the market is experiencing a huge influx of 3D printers, with new models being released almost every week. In the near future, having a 3D printer at home will be as common as having a television or a desktop computer. However, the question remains : how do you choose a 3D printer that fits your needs?Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:59:02 -0400DRC-HUBO Humanoid Robot Wins the DARPA Robotics Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/drc-hubo-humanoid-robot-wins-the-darpa-robotics-challenge<p>This past Saturday the team from South Korea which designed, built and programmed their humanoid robot DRC-HUBO took home the $2 million dollar first-place prize as part of the 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge. The focus of this year&#39;s challenge was to create a robot which could complete a variety of t</p>Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400How to Choose a Lynxmotion Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-choose-a-lynxmotion-robotic-arm<p>As you may already know, RobotShop offers all Lynxmotion robotic arms &amp; grippers on our online catalog, which are&nbsp;based on the modular servo erector set. So, while you may already have decided that you would like to use a Lynxmotion robotic arm, you may not be sure which kit&nbsp;would best fit your project. This article intends to help you choose the right Lynxmotion robotic arm for your needs.</p>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400Neato Botvac D Series Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-d-series-available-at-robotshop<p>We are proud to announced to our customers that the new Botvac D Series is available at RobotShop! These new models feature a combo brush that is uniquely designed to pick up pet hair and is quieter, too, especially on hard floors like wood and tile.</p>Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion Quadrino FCT - MultiWii Made Easyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-quadrino-fct-multiwii-made-easyWith the release of our Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano UAV Flight Controller, we developed an improved version of the Quadrino FCT (Firmware Configuration Tool) which allows for an easy to setup MultiWii experience. Furthermore, we included an algorithm that now takes your multirotor physical propertiesThu, 28 May 2015 11:45:18 -0400Ecovacs Winbot W730, W830 And W930 Comparisonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ecovacs-winbot-w730-w830-and-w930-comparisonThe new Winbot 830 and Winbot 930 are hitting the market and we are getting a lot of questions to explain the differences between both robots. We therefore thought we could help by explaining the differences. We will also take a look back at the Winbot 730 to compare all models.Tue, 26 May 2015 13:19:08 -0400Comment fabriquer un drone/UAV - Leçon 4 : Contrôleur de volhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-droneuav-lecon-4-controleur-de-vol<p>&Agrave; pr&eacute;sent que vous avez choisi ou con&ccedil;u un ch&acirc;ssis UAV, et choisi les moteurs, h&eacute;lices, ESC et batteries appropri&eacute;s, vous pouvez commencer &agrave; s&eacute;lectionner un contr&ocirc;leur de vol.</p>Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400Is Advanced AI + Robot Army = End of Human Race?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-advanced-ai-robot-army-end-of-human-raceIn many post-apocalyptic stories, the impetus for the end of order and reason is a "robot uprising" - the idea that robots created by humans have gained sentience and want either their freedom, or to rule humans. The question is, could this really happen? Could the human race be enslaved or even wipThu, 21 May 2015 09:13:50 -0400Sharp Sensor Mount on Lynxmotion Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sharp-sensor-mount-on-lynxmotion-robotic-armMany customers who use the Lynxmotion AL5 series robot arms have asked how they can mount a distance sensor to the end of the arm. Up until now, we never had an optimal solution, so we decided to release an upgrade kit which contains both a new mounting plate as well as a Sharp IR distance sensor. TWed, 13 May 2015 11:26:38 -0400RobotShop - New Shipping Fees And Website Functionalitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-new-shipping-fees-and-website-functionalitiesRobotShop once again announces new functionalities in order to help customers with their robot purchases. We are always evolving and adding new features based on customer comments and the latest technologies used in the industry. This time RobotShop adds Notify Me options as well as an easy to use shipping estimator.Tue, 05 May 2015 10:47:25 -0400Essential Spring Cleaning Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/essential-spring-cleaning-robotsIt's time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Yes, it's the time of year we dread again. Luckily we have the help you need with these essential spring cleaning robots. This is what domestic robots are for; helping you with chores that are not only long but, also not enjoyable, so you can spend more time with your friends and family. Here are a few robots that will interest you when it comes to spring cleaning.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:33:11 -0400RocketSkates Electric Motorized Skates Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rocketskates-electric-motorized-skates-unboxingThe RocketSkates are electrical motorized skates making them a new addition to automated personal transportation. We will have two models available for sale on the RobotShop website by the end of April; the R-8 model and the R-10 model. The model that we will be unboxing in this post is the R-6 moFri, 17 Apr 2015 12:23:00 -0400Neato Botvac Maintenance Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-maintenance-guide<p>Maintaining your Botvac is very important, as it can save you money on repairs and extend the life of your robot. Here&#39;s a video to help you with the maintenance of your Botvac robot vacuum. This maintenance can be done every few cleaning cycles, depending on the frequency of use and your environment.</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400ESP8266 wifi module issues I have hadhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/esp8266-wifi-module-issues-i-have-hadThe ESP8266 is very powerful little module, but a very picky one as well. In working with original ESP-01 I had very limited success with it and it just acted "flakey". I do understand now what most of the issues were with this module.&nbsp;Number one: it likes its groceries! When powering this moduFri, 03 Apr 2015 23:32:21 -0400NodeMCU ESP8266 simple httpd (web server) examplehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nodemcu-esp8266-simple-httpd-web-server-exampleI want to add a simple webserver to my NodeMCU bot, and...&lt;begin old man grump&gt;In looking, I did not find anything really clean-cut, most of the examples I find for anything these days are so cluttered and look like they where written by a robot monkey (a poorly coded one). It's seems if thereThu, 02 Apr 2015 20:43:17 -0400Discounts at RobotShop For National Robotics Weekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/discounts-at-robotshop-for-national-robotics-weekAre you ready for National Robotics Week 2015? The sixth annual National Robotics Week event will be held April 4-12, 2015. We invite you all to join us in the celebration of the National Robotics Week. For this very special week, RobotShop is offering a discounts on selected products for Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:01:49 -0400LIDAR-Lite Laser Rangefinder - Simple Arduino Sketch of a 180 Degree "Radar"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lidar-lite-laser-rangefinder-simple-arduino-sketch-of-a-180-degree-radarWe would like to introduce you to the LIDAR-Lite Laser Rangefinder [RB-Pli-01] from PulsedLight. This affordable and compact laser range finder is all the robotics enthusiast with ranging needs could want! It features laser range finding for distances of up to 40mWed, 01 Apr 2015 16:03:54 -0400Capteur de Distance Laser LIDAR-Lite - Croquis Arduino d'Un «Radar»https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/capteur-de-distance-laser-lidar-lite-simple-croquis-arduino-dun-radar-a-180-degresDéterminer la distance d'un objet face à votre robot est une tâche assez simple et s'effectue de manière fiable depuis bien longtemps à l'aide d'un sonar et de capteurs de distance IR. Dans la plupart des cas, ces deux types de capteurs répondent aux besoins de base du robot lorsqu'il s'agit d'une mesure de distance. Un sonar peut fournir une bonne portée sur la plupart des surfaces, mais il dispose de larges faisceaux de détection qui peuvent facilement être perturbés. D'un autre côté, les capteurs de distance IR fournissent un faisceau resserré très étroit mais qui souffre des différences de réflexion sur des surfaces différentes, modifiant ainsi les lectures de distance. Jusqu'à récemment, il n'existait aucune bonne option pour les projets dotés d'un budget d'amateur et qui nécessitaient un petit faisceau de détection à longue portée, et à haute précision, pour la mesure de distances.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:03:54 -0400ESP8266 running NodeMCU as a controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/esp8266-running-nodemcu-as-a-controllerEvery since the ESP8266 modules were released, I have wanted to try one.&nbsp; I ordered a few once they came out last year, but did not get to try them out until this year. After trying one module that seemed to work but never could be connected to, I tried another and was finally able to get one tWed, 01 Apr 2015 04:30:29 -0400New Product - Lynxmotion UAV / Drones 16mm Aluminum Clampshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-product-lynxmotion-uav-drones-16mm-aluminum-clampsAt Lynxmotion UAV we were looking at the future of our UAV / Drones lineup and had to take decisions for our next models. There are many ways to make a UAV frame and we wanted to keep the Lynxmotion spirit of being modular and expandable; something you can use to build your frame design and be abMon, 30 Mar 2015 14:17:15 -0400Arduino Day - Saturday March 28th, Discounts Up To 30%https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-day-saturday-march-28th-discounts-up-to-30RobotShop is participating in Arduino Day by offering special discounts up to 30% on selected Arduino products. These specials will be in effect not only for Saturday March 28th the official Arduino Day but, for the whole weekend. Large specials are offered on the most popular products you love. No maximum orders on these specials and back-orders are allowed. Don't miss out and celebrate Arduino Day with RobotShop!Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:19:11 -0400RobotShop Now offers Free Shipping for Orders Over $75https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-now-offers-free-shipping-for-orders-over-75RobotShop once again announces changes to shipping rates in order to improve customer service. From now on, free shipping in North-America will be offered for all orders over $75 before tax instead of $200. This includes all products in RobotShop's vast range from domestic robots to robot parts. The free shipping option will appear in your cart as soon as your order total is over $75. This will greatly improve that number of products on the RobotShop website that will come with free shipping.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:53:52 -0400Determining the ID of a Phidget Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/determining-the-id-of-a-phidget-boardIf you plan on using multiple Phidget devices in your project, then you'll need to use the unique serial number of the board to distinguish between each one. This is easy to do in Flowbotics, but first, you'll need to get the serial number. The serial number is listed on each device, or you can Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:43:12 -0400Launch The Drone! Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano - Official Previewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/launch-the-drone-lynxmotion-quadrino-nano-official-previewThe scene is that of a futuristic drone / UAV control center where a commander has full view over any situation and relays commands to small number of skilled professionals which in turn operate a fleet of UAVs.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:37:04 -0400The FlowBotics Developer Zone is now live!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-flowbotics-developer-zone-is-now-liveRobotics is moving fast, and soon enough, applications ("apps") made specifically for robots will become a multi-billion dollar industry. The new FlowBotics Studio software development platform is the ideal tool to create such "robot apps" and includes everything you need to make your robots smarter, easier to use and more functional. The FlowBotics Developer Zone is for anyone who is interested in creating robotic apps - from the curious but inexperienced enthusiast to the seasoned robotics developer. This website has the resources for anyone to get started quickly with creating their first FlowBotics Studio application.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:17:39 -0500RobotShop Expands Across The United Kingdomhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-expands-across-the-united-kingdomRobotShop launched today a new branch of the RobotShop website dedicated to shoppers from the United Kingdom. This new website allows for optimized logistics for customers including very competitive shipping rates and a large product selection. Other advantages of this new website is that all prices indicated are in British Sterling Pounds (£) and taxes are included in the prices of the products. Our website indicates pricing both including and excluding taxes. There are therefore no duties, taxes and/or custom fees charged by your country upon delivery. We handle all orders within 24 hours if all items are in stock.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:37:15 -0500Consumer Robotics is Hot. Confidence is Way Uphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/consumer-robotics-is-hot-confidence-is-way-upPicture this: you wake up in the morning and decide that you'd like to get some chores done before you even leave the bed. From your smartphone, you open up some apps that control several different systems in your home - from lighting, to cleaning, and even to cooking and entertainment. You choose tThu, 19 Feb 2015 14:33:51 -0500Maple Mini ebay clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/maple-mini-ebay-cloneI was looking at eBay one night and saw a Maple Mini clone. It was under $5 so I took a chance. For any that don't know, the Maple boards are Arduino like uC's designed by Leaf Labs. They make ARM Cortex controller boards. This little board has the following short list specs:MCU: STM32F103RCBT6, a 3Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:57:01 -0500Update: New FAA UAV Regulations 2015https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/update-new-faa-uav-regulations-2015There have been new recent developments in the US regarding small UAVs / Drones. The FAA has released their "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document and regulations are open to public opinion for the next 60 days. As stated in the FAA proposal, the regulations seem to be specifically intended to regulate non-hobby / non-recreational use of drones.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:39:57 -0500Panasonic Enters The Robot Vacuum Market With Rulo MC-RS1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/panasonic-enters-the-robot-vacuum-market-with-rulo-mc-rs1Panasonic takes a hold on the robot vacuum market by developing a new robot vacuum cleaner named Rulo MC-RS1. This new robot vacuum is set to hit stores in Japan end of March and soon after in other countries. The Rulo MC-RS1 is the first triangular robot vacuum to hit the market. Most robot vaMon, 09 Feb 2015 11:14:12 -0500Phidgets Lesson 4: RFIDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phidgets-lesson-4-rfidIn this lesson, we take a look at Radio Frequency Identification, RFID for short. These systems use data strings stored inside special tags (or transponders) to uniquely identify people or objects when they are scanned by an RFID reader. These types of systems are found in many applications such Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:00:28 -0500Comment fabriquer un drone - Leçon 2 : Le châssishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-drone-lecon-2-chassis<p>&Agrave; pr&eacute;sent que vous avez d&eacute;cid&eacute; de cr&eacute;er votre propre drone multi-rotors personnalis&eacute; ou semi-personnalis&eacute;, la premi&egrave;re &eacute;tape consiste &agrave; choisir le ch&acirc;ssis. Vous pouvez soit cr&eacute;er le v&ocirc;tre, soit fonder le projet sur un kit ch&acirc;ssis de drone. Il existe de nombreux types de configurations et ch&acirc;ssis diff&eacute;rents utilis&eacute;s pour cr&eacute;er des drones multi-rotors. Ce guide couvre les types de ch&acirc;ssis basiques/classiques, les mat&eacute;riaux utilis&eacute;s pour construire le ch&acirc;ssis, ainsi que les aspects de conception. Nous accueillons toutes les informations dont vous disposez dans la section des commentaires ci-dessous.</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -050010 Tips for Getting Started with Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/10-tips-for-getting-started-with-robotics<p>Ok, so you know nothing about robotics huh? Well, you&#39;ve come to the&nbsp;right place. Unfortunately, there are lots of people like you out there.&nbsp;Robotics isn&#39;t an easy hobby, and there really isn&#39;t a whole lot of&nbsp;information out there, especially compared to other hobbies. But, with&nbsp;a little diligence and hard work, you&#39;ll be up and running in no time.&nbsp;Below are 10 hints and tips to getting started. Hopefully, they&#39;ll help&nbsp;you avoid some common mistakes.</p>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500Wheeled Robot Motoric With 3 Ultrasonic Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wheeled-robot-motoric-with-3-ultrasonic-sensorsby : Antonius (@sw0rdm4n) http://www.ringlayer.net A. PART LISTS - 1 sn75441one or l293dne (h-bridge ic) - 1 Arduino Uno - 3 HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor (Front, Left and Right Sensor) - Arduino smart Car Robot Plastic Tire Wheel with DC 3-6v Gear Motor - Any Wheeled Chassis You can make any chassiWed, 31 Dec 2014 11:38:35 -0500Zeus 3D Printer / Scanner from AIO Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/zeus-3d-printer-scanner-from-aio-roboticsTools for the DIY enthusiast have evolved quite a lot over the past century, evolving from a simple set of hand tools to the sophisticated 3D printers seen today. If we look back just a few years, the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic was quite revolutionary in the industry, though still quite hard to use. MakerBot has since releases a lot of new (and better) 3D printers, but other companies have been growing and releasing their own 3D printer products which bring additional features and improvements to the market.Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:31:42 -0500Boxing Week Sale! Up To 60% Off Until Dec 31sthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boxing-week-sale-up-to-60-off-until-dec-31stBoxing Week Sale Up to 60% off selected products until 9am Dec. 31st. Over 300 products on sale. Some of the products on sale this week: Take advantage of our boxing week sale to buy the perfect robotic gift for your loved ones or for yourself. BEETHEFIRST 3D Printer BEETHEFIRST 3D PrWed, 24 Dec 2014 11:01:38 -0500Lynxmotion Introduces New SSC-32U USB Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-introduces-new-ssc-32u-usb-boardMany of you may know the Lynxmotion SSC-32 Servo Controller board: it is one of our most popular products and is found in most Lynxmotion robot kits. It has a long history, designed years ago by Mike Dvorsky, a great contributor that worked with the founders of Lyxnmotion. Today, we're announcing the release of the successor board: the Lynxmotion SSC-32U USB Servo Controller board.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:06:23 -0500Robot Lab, the First Robotics Incubator, Partners with the RobotShop Acceleratorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-lab-the-first-robotics-incubator-partners-with-the-robotshop-accelerator<p>Europe&#39;s first &quot;robotic incubator&quot; opened in Paris with the objective of providing all the tools and expertise needed to exponentially increase the growth and advancement of robots and connected objects of tomorrow. Robot Lab, launched by Alexandre Ichai and backed by Robot Capital Investment Fun</p>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500Yes or No to SexBots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yes-or-no-to-sexbots<p>&nbsp; Love With Robots - Photomanipulation from Steiner Creative Back in 2012, I bought the domain name www.robotshop.xxx. It was more for Brand protection than selling Sexbots, but I certainly foresaw at that time the possibility of a future where the relationships between humans and technol</p>Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500Black Friday Weekend! Up to 60% Discounts. FREE Hexbug in Every Box.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-weekend-up-to-60-discounts-free-hexbug-in-every-boxBlack Friday Weekend Sale Up to 60% off selected products. Plus receive a free Hexbug Nano with every purchase from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. (On Black Friday only for orders placed through our European website) Free Hexbug With Purchase Some of the products on sale this weekend Don't miWed, 26 Nov 2014 11:01:31 -0500RobotShop Surpasses 2000 Reviews & 5/5 stars on Resellerratings.comhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-surpasses-2000-reviews-amp-5-5-stars-on-resellerratings-comRobotShop Reseller Ratings In the world of online shopping, it's difficult to know which companies can be trusted. With an estimated 100,000+ e-commerce websites in the US alone, and new ones appearing daily, finding a product on a website does not always guarantee that you will get it. As customMon, 24 Nov 2014 16:08:26 -0500RobotShop Names Julie Gendron Vice President - Consumer Robots Divisionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-names-julie-gendron-vice-president-consumer-robots-divisionIt is with joy that we announce the nomination of Julie Gendron as Vice President - Consumer Robots Division. Julie has a background in instrumentation and robotics and has had a considerable experience in research and development at L-3 Communications MAS before joining RobotShop January 30, 2007 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:25:34 -0500RobotShop Adds Responsive Website Designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-adds-responsive-website-designThe RobotShop e-commerce website has been around since 2003 and has been the trusted online source for finding robots and robot parts. Over the last 11 years, the Internet has evolved and so have we; changing and updating the website's design multiple times in order to further improve the shopping eTue, 18 Nov 2014 13:22:59 -0500Neato XV-11 Open LiDAR Project, Hack It and Get it For Free!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-xv-11-open-lidar-project-hack-it-and-get-it-for-free<p>William Cox from RobotBox created the Open Lidar Project. Basically he offers a 400$ bounty to&nbsp;the&nbsp;first person who is able to get useful data from the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and open his procedure and code. This initiative is inspired by a similar bounty offered by Adafruit to the first to hack the K</p>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Customer Feedbackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-customer-feedbackIn The Mail We always encourage customers to provide us with feedback concerning their experience with RobotShop. It is possible to send your feedbacks in your order comments field, in a support ticket, in our forum or blog. Do not hesitate to answer emails for reviews and feedbacks since we do Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:49:34 -0500Waterproof Servos are Here, Robot Fish Rejoicehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/waterproof-servos-are-here-robot-fish-rejoice<p>Hitec has just released waterproof servo motors! These servos can&nbsp;function&nbsp;while immerse in water and come in two versions: Micro and High Torque. Hitec Waterproof Servo Motors Thanks&nbsp;to&nbsp;these&nbsp;servos, is is now very easy to create underwater robots or vehicles since the usual waterproofing&nbsp;h</p>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -05002014 Robot Holiday Buyer's Guide / Gift Centerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2014-robot-holiday-buyers-guide-gift-center<p>&nbsp; It&#39;s the time of year again where people start to think about the right gift for friends and family. If you&#39;re not too familiar with technology, finding the right gift for the technically-oriented family member is not easy, but we&#39;re here to help! According to the RobotReport&#39;s Everyth</p>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500Phidgets Lesson 3: Object Detectionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phidgets-lesson-3-object-detection<p>This lesson will help you choose and install a sensor for detecting objects. There are plenty of sensors that can do object detection, each offering different pros and cons, so you need to decide which one will fit your project best. When choosing a sensor, you need to ask yourself how you&rsquo;ll be</p>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un drone - Leçon 1 : Terminologiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-drone-lecon-1-terminologie<p>Donc, vous cherchez &agrave; vous lancer dans les drones et les UAV? Cette s&eacute;rie de didacticiels est con&ccedil;ue pour vous aider &agrave; comprendre le domaine &eacute;mergeant des UAVs et &agrave; vous guider &agrave; travers les processus de la construction de votre propre UAV en utilisant des pi&egrave;ces du commerce. La terminologie et les d&eacute;finitions utilis&eacute;es ici sont destin&eacute;es &agrave; vous donner, vous le lecteur, une compr&eacute;hension de chaque terme plut&ocirc;t qu&rsquo;une d&eacute;finition de type dictionnaire. Bien que de nombreux mots ont des significations multiples, la d&eacute;finition est utilis&eacute;e dans le contexte des drones / UAV.</p>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400How To Use MultiWii as a Servo-Based Gimbal Stabilizerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-use-multiwii-as-a-servo-based-gimbal-stabilizerThis post explains the different steps necessary to use a MultiWii compatible board for two axis servo-based stabilization. Many people try to make projects that require stabilization and don't really want to have to worry about programming; fortunately MultiWii comes to the rescue and helps you getFri, 24 Oct 2014 10:55:02 -0400The Maritime RobotX Challenge Starts Today!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-maritime-robotx-challenge-starts-todayThe AUVSI Foundation is well known for running many international student robotics competitions. The RoboSub competition is one of the largest outdoor international competitions that has been running annually since 1998. In this competition, university students must build a fully autonomous robotiMon, 20 Oct 2014 19:04:11 -0400Phidgets Lesson 2: Running the Exampleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phidgets-lesson-2-running-the-examples &nbsp; Phidgets supports a variety of languages, but before you start programming, you'll need to get the library for the language you like working in, which can be found on the language pages on Phidgets.com. While you're there, you'll also find the code examples and an in-depth API. Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:02:42 -0400Phidgets Lesson 1: Installing Phidgets Drivershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phidgets-lesson-1-installing-phidgets-drivers &nbsp; Phidgets are easy to use sensors and controllers for programmers. After just a bit of coding, you'll have your computer connected to the real world via an assortment of sensors as well as motors, relays, remote control, RFID, LEDs and more! But first, you'll need to get the drivers iFri, 17 Oct 2014 12:00:41 -0400Calling All Robot Inventors!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/calling-all-robot-inventorsThe RobotShop Technology Accelerator Program is in full swing and we are looking for new inventors. We have a new, fresh look for the Accelerator page and are here to help you commercialize your robotic product / invention. What is the Accelerator Program you ask? If you are an inventor and/or develTue, 14 Oct 2014 10:51:58 -0400RobotShop Acquires FlyingEinstein’s Technology and Releases the Quadrino Nanohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-acquires-flyingeinsteins-technology-and-releases-the-quadrino-nano RobotShop announced the acquisition of the technology behind Flying Einstein LLC, a manufacturer based in Florida which designs and produces flight controllers for UAVs and drones. The first product, released today on pre-order, is the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV Flight Controller (with GPTue, 07 Oct 2014 11:47:03 -0400Laser range finder hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/laser-range-finder-hackToday I found&nbsp; a PLR 15 laser range finder from Bosch for 45 Euro in a German DIY store. I bought and disassembled it to see if it could be used as a laser ranger finder in robotics. The main issue will be to debug the communication protocol. I hope it outputs distance measurements over serial Sat, 27 Sep 2014 08:56:59 -0400iCLEBO Arte Robot Vacuum Promotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iclebo-arte-robot-vacuum-promotionRobotShop is offering a promotion on the iCLEBO Arte Robot Vacuum while supplies last. With the puchase of this robot you will receive a free accessory package including 2 Microfiber Mops, 10 HEPA Filters and 2 Side Brushes (L and R). This is a $50 value and comes absolutely free with purchase onTue, 23 Sep 2014 15:32:29 -0400Guide de Dépannage Basique du Litter-Robot IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-basique-de-depannage-du-litter-robot-iiCeux qui ont le plaisir d'utiliser la litière autonettoyante automatique Litter-Robot depuis quelques mois ou quelques années, savent que c'est un excellent produit qui a très peu de problèmes. Mais, il s'agit d'un robot avec des capteurs, etc. et qu'il peut donc tomber en panne de par son utiliWed, 17 Sep 2014 11:31:34 -0400UAV Flights / Restrictions / Suggestionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/uav-flights-restrictions-suggestionsNew FAA UAV Regulations 2015 Drones / UAVs are becoming very popular; the onboard flight controllers are increasingly intelligent and capable, prices for UAVs are dropping and people of all ages are becoming involved. Even small UAVs which fit in your hand can easily reach several hundred feet abTue, 16 Sep 2014 14:26:50 -0400Arduino PID Motor Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-pid-motor-controllerLINKS TO LEARN :&nbsp;http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,8652.0.html&nbsp;http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=13269.0&nbsp;http://www.billporter.info/2010/08/07/sagar-update-new-motor-controller-and-motors/&nbsp;http://www.billporter.info/2010/01/01/s-a-g-a-r-s-smart-motor-controller/&nbsp;Sun, 07 Sep 2014 15:12:23 -0400Robo Sapiens: Witnessing the Evolution of the Human Racehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-sapiens-witnessing-the-evolution-of-the-human-race&nbsp; Vision of a bionic runner In many ways, the human race has advanced radically in a very short period of time. People born with missing limbs can now live full and “normal” lives, as can those who have suffered injuries and amputations. This is a far cry from the days when an amputatThu, 28 Aug 2014 10:09:13 -0400How long should a Roomba battery last?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-long-should-a-roomba-battery-last<p>With proper care, one iRobot Roomba battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before you need to replace it. Here are some things you can do to extend Roomba&#39;s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance.</p>Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400An Introduction to FlowBotics' Phidgets Appshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-introduction-to-flowbotics-phidgets-appsRobotShop and DSP Robotics just launched some new apps to get Phidgets quickly working on your computer. These apps are made with FlowBotics Studio, the new robotics software development platform. The new apps make it really easy to use Phidgets (you don't even need to install the Phidgets driverThu, 07 Aug 2014 11:17:33 -0400New FlowBotics Apps for Phidgets Productshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-flowbotics-apps-for-phidgets-productsFlowBotics Studio is a powerful graphical programming software which helps you easily create programs which interface with external hardware. One important feature of FlowBotics Studio is that you can also create stand-alone executable (.exe) programs which can be installed and used by others who doThu, 07 Aug 2014 10:59:36 -0400Maker Camp 2014 - Science and Technologyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/maker-camp-2014-science-and-technologyEach year, Make has an online summer camp covering many topics relevant for makers. This year's Maker Camp in currently in full swing (July 7th-August 15th) and includes many interactive discussions on Google Hangout. &nbsp; Last week's theme was Science & Technology, and it covered electroniTue, 05 Aug 2014 16:08:05 -0400New Design for Comparison Tableshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-design-for-comparison-tablesRobotShop has launched a new design for comparison tables to improve the user experience. This new design facilitates comparison between products. To name a few features: - On a single screen you can compare more products than before. The number of items you see is adjustable depending on the siFri, 01 Aug 2014 14:13:28 -0400New Robomow Robot Lawn Mowers Getting Rave Reviewshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-robomow-robot-lawn-mowers-getting-rave-reviewsRobotshop has been selling robot lawn mowers for nearly 10 years but, they have never been as popular as this year with the new Robomow models. Robomow has taken more than 10 years of innovation, and tests in this industry in order to create the best robot lawn mower out there. Their hard work has Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:56:30 -0400DELL using Lynxmotion Quadruped and Drone in its Commercialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dell-using-lynxmotion-quadruped-and-drone-in-its-commercial[youtube Hi All, Yesterday one of our RobotShop Forum members "osfreak" posted a video of a Dell commercial which used Lynxmotion products. If you look closely starting at about 0.16s you can spot an SQ3 Quadruped walking Kit and parts included in the AL5 Robotic Arms. On top of that, youThu, 24 Jul 2014 15:55:39 -0400RobotShop to Provide Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with New Robot Arm Kit and New FlowArm PLTW Softwarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-to-provide-project-lead-the-way-pltw-with-new-robot-arm-kit-and-new-flowarm-pltw-software Lynxmotion's AL5D robot arm kit has been an integral part of Project Lead The Way's (PLTW) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) curriculum, allowing the students to practice robot programming and assembly line design using an affordable hobby robot arm kit. RobotShop has been working with PLTWMon, 21 Jul 2014 09:15:22 -0400Lynxmotion Crazy2Fly Sport UAV - Flight Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-crazy2fly-sport-uav-flight-video[youtube &nbsp; After being in the shadow of the VTail's UAV platforms, the Crazy2Fly is ready to take the place it deserves. With its easier to understand (and set up) Quad X (or +) configuration, you will be in air in no time. As the video shows, this baby is more than capable when it comes Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:00:53 -0400Leap Motion Controller and Advanced Human Input Deviceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/leap-motion-controller-and-advanced-human-input-devicesLeap Motion Gesture Controller RobotShop recently received samples of the new Leap Motion gesture input device and see incredible potential for use with manipulating virtual objects as well as for control or physical robots. When you first see the Leap Motion device on its own, it's almost imposMon, 07 Jul 2014 13:43:46 -0400Embrace Wearable Technology and Become a Cyborg!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/embrace-wearable-technology-and-become-a-cyborg&nbsp; Bionic Man vs Bionic Woman Even today’s young people have heard of Steve Austin, The Six Million Dollar Man, and his girlfriend, The Bionic Woman. After separate accidents, each of them was surgically repaired and enhanced by the government and they became secret agents. Steve Austin Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:17:55 -0400RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 3rd Year in a Rowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-among-the-fastest-growing-companies-in-canada-3rd-year-in-a-rowFor the third year in a row, RobotShop is among the fastest growing companies in Canada, ranking 186th according to the 26th Annual PROFIT 500 ranking. In 2013, RobotShop was ranked 151st, while in 2012 we were ranked 63rd. As a comparison, Industry Canada reports there are around 1.1 million activeThu, 12 Jun 2014 14:11:14 -0400RobotShop - Hubsan FPV Mini Quadcopterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-hubsan-fpv-mini-quadcopterHi All, We are proud to show you our latest Mini Quadcopter, the Hubsan FPV Mini Quadcopter. It is a little drone packed with a lot of nice features, including: • Latest 6-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity • Permits super stable flight • Lightweight airframe Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:22:05 -0400RobotShop Improved Shipping Rateshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-improved-shipping-ratesRobotShop Shipping Rates We are proud to announce that RobotShop has recently made changes to shipping rates in order to improve service to customers. From now on, free shipping in North-America will be offered for all orders over $200 before tax instead of $250.This means that all of your fWed, 04 Jun 2014 14:26:18 -0400Ecovacs Deebot D77 Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ecovacs-deebot-d77-unboxingThe Deebot D77 system will change everything you thought you knew about robotic vacuums. It is the first 3-in-1 robot in it's class to empty itself automatically when it returns to it's docking station. You therefore no longer need to empty the dust bin after every few cleaning cycles. The canister Fri, 30 May 2014 15:56:49 -0400Self-Driving Carshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-driving-carsGoogle announced recently that its self-driving car project is moving to the next phase: they are building electric prototypes with no steering wheels or pedals, just Go and Stop buttons. These vehicles will be tested in the state of California, who just approved new laws for prototype autonomous cars. Here is a short video of how the new Google Car works.Fri, 30 May 2014 11:54:11 -0400A Review of Robot Builder's Bonanzahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-review-of-robot-builders-bonanza<p>This is a review of Gordon McComb&#39;s book, Robot Builder&#39;s Bonanza. Ever since I started robotics I have searched to the ultimate how-to book. Frankly it just doesn&#39;t exist. Don&#39;t get me wrong, there have been excellent books written, but none of them seem to meet all the right criteria. But,</p>Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400The Baxter Research Robot is Here!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-baxter-research-robot-is-hereWhat has a pair of seven degree of freedom robotic arms, 360 degree sonar and inherited a bunch of robust features from its industrial "father"? Why, the Baxter Research Robot of course! This next generation educational / research tool combines features normally found only on expensive industrial roThu, 22 May 2014 15:07:38 -040020% Off On All iRobot Domestic Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/20-off-on-all-irobot-domestic-robots Update: The iRobot discount has been changed to 10% Off. Act now, this discount is only for a limited time. Here is your chance to purchase an iRobot vacuum or floor cleaner at a great price. RobotShop is offering a 20% 10% off the retail price of all iRobot Domestic Robots. This includeThu, 22 May 2014 14:11:41 -0400Neato Botvac 80 Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-botvac-80-unboxing We received our first batch of the new Neato Botvac 80. Unfortunately, they are now all gone and did not stay in our warehouse for very long. We are currently waiting on a new batch from Neato. But, for those who are wondering which robot vacuum to choose, we have unboxing pictures for you as wFri, 16 May 2014 15:48:01 -0400RobotShop and Lynxmotion Forums Merge!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-and-lynxmotion-forums-mergeRobotShop is pleased to announce the merge of the Lynxmotion and RobotShop forums. This merge will bring together two popular communities to discuss anything and everything related to robotics. Visit the new forum at https://www.robotshop.com/forum/ Back in September 2012, RobotShop acquired LynxThu, 15 May 2014 12:09:40 -0400Using the Arduino PID Library for precise position control of X and Y axis on RepScrap printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/using-the-arduino-pid-library-for-precise-position-control-of-x-and-y-axis-on-repscrap-printerI've updated the test code I'm using to manage my X and Y axis DC motor / linear encoder closed loop controller.&nbsp;I am currently using the&nbsp;Arduino PID Library&nbsp;by&nbsp;Brett Beauregard&nbsp;&nbsp;for this, and having great success.&nbsp; (Videos to come tomorrow.)I am *NOT* going to&nbsMon, 12 May 2014 22:53:54 -0400New Hokuyo Laser Range Finders for Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-hokuyo-laser-range-finders-for-roboticsThe Hokuyo scanning sensors are great 2D obstacle scanners. They can be used in fixed locations to detect if an object enters its scan area, and can be used on mobile platforms that need to do obstacle detection and avoidance as they move. There are two categories of sensors: outdoor sensors thaTue, 06 May 2014 11:58:11 -0400The Hovis Genie is Out of The Bottlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-hovis-genie-is-out-of-the-bottle<p>Hovis Genie Specifications Dongbu Robotics released the Hovis Genie, a new humanoid robot. This platform is built on the Hovis&nbsp;Eco biped platform but the legs have been replaced by a holonomic&nbsp;omniwheel&nbsp;drive system and an additional smart device holder in the chest. The resulting robot is ver</p>Sat, 03 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400Robot Construction Kitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-construction-kitsRobot Construction Kits can be distinguished from normal robot kits since they use modular parts and allow you to assemble different robots using the same parts. A robot kit on the other hand only allows you to build one robot. Robot construction kits are a great investment because they tend to inclWed, 23 Apr 2014 09:30:13 -0400Robots for a Mine-free Worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-for-a-mine-free-worldHuman and Machine United to fight the Landmines I am proud to say that in 1996 I was part of a NATO-led multinational force in Bosnia and Herzegovina tasked with demining and bomb disposal. As a combat engineer with the Implementation Force (IFOR), our job was both extremely exhilarating and absoMon, 14 Apr 2014 17:11:16 -0400iRobot Roomba 880 In-Stock Soon At RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-roomba-880-in-stock-soon-at-robotshopThe new top of the line iRobot Roomba 880 is now available for purchase at RobotShop. New stock will be coming in shortly so hurry up and place your order today. iRobot Roomba 880 Robot Vacuum The new iRobot Roomba 880 features the revolutionary AeroForce Performance Cleaning System. Roomba 8Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:25:29 -0400The Robowow Secret - The World's First 3-in-1 Domestic Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robowow-secret-the-worlds-first-3-in-1-domestic-robotA few days ago Robomow launched a humorous video introducing a new 3-in-1 Domestic Robot that mows your lawn, cleans your pool and vacuums your floors. They call it the Robowow. The only robot that can vacuum your home, clean your pool and mow your lawn! It's no secret that creating Robowow pFri, 04 Apr 2014 12:30:33 -0400Controlling a Raspberry Pi / Arduino Bot from the Internet Part 2 of 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/controlling-a-raspberry-pi-arduino-bot-from-the-internet-part-2-of-3This is part two of a three part Series to explain how I control my&nbsp;BotTwo&nbsp;semi-Autonomous Robot&nbsp;from a webpage on the Internet.&nbsp;In&nbsp;Part One, we talked about the Interaction and Communications between the end user device (laptop/tablet/phone), the Web Server presenting the cMon, 31 Mar 2014 13:29:07 -0400Controlling a Raspberry Pi / Arduino Bot from the Internet Part 1 of 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/controlling-a-raspberry-pi-arduino-bot-from-the-internet-part-1-of-3This is a three part Series to explain how I control my&nbsp;BotTwo&nbsp;semi-Autonomous Robot&nbsp;from a webpage on the Internet.&nbsp;&nbsp;BotTwo&nbsp;has a few modes of operation. &nbsp;&nbsp;In one of his Autonomous Modes, he can wander about aimlessly, simply avoiding objects, all the while bSun, 30 Mar 2014 11:37:45 -0400Medusa Project - Showcasehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/medusa-project-showcaseMedusa Project - Draft &nbsp; A few months ago, Eric Pinkel contacted RobotShop/Lynxmotion and myself asking if we wanted to be a consultant for their big VTail Medusa project. Very interested and amazed by the work already done by Eric and his team, we immediately stepped in to help whenever Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:16:34 -0400Neato Robotics BotVac Available Soon at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-robotics-botvac-available-soon-at-robotshopNeato Robotics announced today their new BotVac series of robot vacuums. The BotVac has many improvements compared to the standard XV series of Neato robot vacuums. For example a precise edge cleaning side brush, a bigger dirt bin, larger main brush that cleans closer to walls and a new navigatioFri, 14 Mar 2014 16:19:52 -0400Programming DAQs using FlowBotics Studio & FlowStonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/programming-daqs-using-flowbotics-studio-amp-flowstone&nbsp; In this tutorial we are going to cover Data Acquisition boards (or DAQ’s as they are better known) and how to program them using FlowBotics Studio which uses the FlowStone graphical programming language inside. Data acquisition devices form the basis of most robotics systems obtaiFri, 14 Mar 2014 15:03:55 -0400Now that was FAAAST!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/now-that-was-faaastHey there guys,A week earlier, our fantastic LMR member Lumi was kind enough to sponsor me a gripper arm and a pan tilt bracket (for 3DOF). I was planning to use it in a project for a local exhibition. More on that soon! Let's see how the shipping went.The goods were shipped on the 6th of March ( ThTue, 11 Mar 2014 00:42:03 -0400Tickle, the robot masseurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tickle-the-robot-masseur<p>How about a robot to massage and relax you? This little autonomous robot masseur called Tickle should please fans of relaxing Swedish massages. It wanders around on the back with its nubbed rubber caterpillar tracks and when it senses it&#39;s going to fall (near a slope) it pivots and stays on the</p>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400Robot Reverse Engineering: Designing an Autonomous Transatlantic Boathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-reverse-engineering-designing-an-autonomous-transatlantic-boatSome of you may have hear about Scout -- The Autonomous Transatlantic Robot. She is a 12-foot long robotic solar-powered boat designed and built by 7 college/university students from the USA. She was launched in August 2013 from Rhode Island and programmed to autonomously cross the Atlantic Ocean Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:59:12 -0500Grillbot Unboxing and Sneak Peek of Insideshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/grillbot-unboxing-and-sneak-peek-of-insidesGrillbots are now available for shipment so you can start cleaning your BBQ for the beginning of the season. For those of you in cold weather, why not BBQ early and impress your friends with this new robot? We took unboxing pictures of the Grillbot for your viewing pleasure with a bonus picture oTue, 04 Mar 2014 15:54:01 -0500Arrival of the Mini UAVs / Droneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arrival-of-the-mini-uavs-dronesHeli-Max new Mini's Arrival, the 1SQ and 1Si RobotShop recently received the first shipment of several new Mini UAVs / Drones. Unlike many small R/C quadcopter kits on the market, these are RTF (Ready To Fly) models, so everything needed to fly is inside the box. Charge the battery, plug it in anWed, 26 Feb 2014 14:33:13 -0500STEM Toy Startup TROBO: Kickstarter Launch, ABC Kids Expo and Maker Faire Orlandohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/stem-toy-startup-trobo-kickstarter-launch-abc-kids-expo-and-maker-faire-orlando<p>ORLANDO, Fla. &ndash; TROBO the Storytelling Robot as the company launches its&nbsp;Kickstarter campaign and participates in both the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas and Maker Faire&nbsp;Orlando.</p>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500Barobo Actuator Disassemblyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/barobo-actuator-disassemblyBarobo Linkbot Barobo's Linkbot all-in-one smart actuators allow anyone without any knowledge of robotics to create and "program" robots. Each actuator is packed with many features including: • Atmel AVR Microcontroller: Compatible with Arduino so you can re-flash with your own firmware usinWed, 19 Feb 2014 15:09:03 -0500Titan the Robot is a robot ... in costumehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/titan-the-robot-is-a-robot-in-costume<p>Titan the Robot or Gitex the Robot, which I introduced to you last month, is actually an android physically and electronically manipulated from the inside by a human dancer. There, the myth has been exposed (except for those who already knew it). At times, this seemed a bit obvious because of how</p>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500Robots With Insect Brainshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-with-insect-brainsIt has been a few years since RobotShop released the original DFRobotShop Rover, and we continue to be amazed and delighted with what people are using them to do. Recently German researchers used the DFRobotShop Rover as well as additional parts (light sensor, camera, software) to mimic the simple nTue, 18 Feb 2014 12:23:36 -0500M3CANUM DOG Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/m3canum-dog-project<p>M3CANUM DOG Project We&#39;re always curious what our customers do with the parts they purchased. Dimitri Dekyvere was kind enough to share a video of the versatile LEGO robot he created using the new EV3 construction system along with LEGO compatible Mecanum wheels. The M3CANUM DOG is a very compact</p>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500Are you ready for your own personal A. I. ?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/are-you-ready-for-your-own-personal-a-iArtificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software, and the branch of computer science that develops machines and software with intelligence. Source: Wikipedia Do you remember HAL 9000 from Stanley Kubrick's “2001: A Space Odyssey”? This supposedly infallible cMon, 20 Jan 2014 14:52:32 -0500Grillbots Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/grillbots-now-available-at-robotshopGrillbot, the star of the CES is now available for order at RobotShop. The Grillbot is the world's first robotic grill cleaning robot. It is fully automated, safe and easy to use so you can go ahead and do other things than scrub grease and grime off of your BBQ. Grillbot has a one-button operatiThu, 16 Jan 2014 15:00:59 -0500Lynxmotion Transitions to Arduino / BotBoarduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-transitions-to-arduino-botboarduinoLynxmotion BH3R Hexapod Walking Robot Lynxmotion is announcing today that all Lynxmotion kits based on the Basic Atom Pro have been discontinued. Our supplier of the Basic Atom Pro microcontroller modules has notified us that they are changing their focus and the future availability of their micrWed, 15 Jan 2014 10:44:44 -0500The Trackbot Gets a Price Cut, Who Wants a Powerful Spy Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-trackbot-gets-a-price-cut-who-wants-a-powerful-spy-robot<p>Inspectorbots Trackbot The&nbsp;Trackbot&nbsp;by&nbsp;Inspectorbots&nbsp;is a powerful surveillance robot capable of navigating very rough terrain riddled with debris. Its small size makes it particularly suitable for crawling into small tunnels, pipes, and generally&nbsp;inaccessible&nbsp;places for humans. Thanks to i</p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500Fischertechnik Robotic Projectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fischertechnik-robotic-projects<p>About Fischertechnik Fischertechnik computing kits come in all shapes and sizes, each allowing the exploration of modern systems controlled by computer logic and makes it easy to build a robot yourself, even walking robots!</p>Sun, 12 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500PID Tutorials for Line Followinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pid-tutorials-for-line-followingHey there guys. This post is outdated. Visit&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39972 for the updated tutorial.Hello LMRians,In this writeup, I will try to create a tutorial for tuning your robot using PID to follow a line. This tutorial won't go deep down into the details of PID andMon, 06 Jan 2014 13:21:10 -0500Celebrate the Holidays with Naohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/celebrate-the-holidays-with-nao<p>Nao Celebrates the Holidays Nao, the popular humanoid robot, has some holiday wishes for all humans as shown in the video below. We understand that it is not the new year yet, so for those who want to keep&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;Christmas, we invite you to sing Jingle bells rock along with the littl</p>Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500ROBOTIS BIOLOIDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotis-bioloid<p>About Robotis BIOLOID Robotis Bioloid is an educational robot kit for building various robots such as an autonomous exploration robot, quadruped puppy robot, hexapod spider robot, dinosaur robot, bipedal humanoid robot and more. Boiloid is made up of three basic components: the CM-5 central contr</p>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500Meet Sidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-sidSid Interactive Robot Arm Game "Sid" is Si digital's latest interactive remotely-controlled robotic arm. According to their website: "Sid was created as one of our many hack weeks here at Si digital. The underlying objective is always to create something as a team that we wouldn't normally getWed, 18 Dec 2013 09:49:52 -0500Roméo: Aldebaran Develops Full Scale Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/romeo-aldebaran-develops-full-scale-humanoid-robot<p>Aldebaran Rom&eacute;o Aldebaran, the manufacturers of the very popular Nao humanoid robot, just unveiled their new full-scale humanoid platform: the Rom&eacute;o. This new 1.4 m tall, 40 kg &nbsp;robot is still in the drawing board but a first prototype is planned to be completed by March 2011. It features s</p>Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop, “The Amazon of Robotics”, Enters The Drone Market By Acquiring DiaLFonZo-Copter and Launches Lynxmotion UAVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-the-amazon-of-robotics-enters-the-drone-market-by-acquiring-dialfonzo-copter-and-launches-lynxmotion-uavRobotShop is very proud to announce today the acquisition of DiaLFonZo-Copter, a recognized leader in the design and production of multicopters. With this acquisition, RobotShop is pleased to announce the launch of the Lynxmotion UAV product line. As described in a press release published today, Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:01:28 -0500Read GCODE and parse CoOrdinateshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/read-gcode-and-parse-coordinatesSo my polargraph had come to a halt, i had it running a processing sketch on a pc, and extracting shade data from images one pixel at a time. it had some cooool effects, im really happy with it but its time to move on.I found i can convert a line/vector drawing to GCode in Inkscape, and as GCode is Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:31:43 -0500Invasion of the Telepresence Robots!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/invasion-of-the-telepresence-robotsDouble Telepresence Robot System A robot invasion doesn't have to be scary, though it's important to know that it isn't science fiction anymore. When the film 2001 A Space Odyssey came out in 1968, Dr Floyd's casual use of a teleconference robot during a space station layover was as much scienceMon, 02 Dec 2013 11:26:29 -0500FlowBotics Studio Grand Tutorial - Servo Erector Sethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/flowbotics-studio-grand-tutorial-servo-erector-set Together with the launch of the new robotics programming platform FlowBotics Studio, RobotShop also launched the Servo Erector Set V1.1 from Lynxmotion. This is a kit of over 500 parts enabling you to build five different robots and control them via pre-made robot applications inside FlowBotics Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:21:07 -0500Buy I-Sobot, World's Smallest Humanoid Robot, For Only $95.99https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/buy-i-sobot-worlds-smallest-humanoid-robot-for-only-95-99<p>Both&nbsp;RobotShop and Hammacher Schlemmer are now offering the &quot;World Smallest Humanoid Robot&quot;, I-Sobot, for an astounding $99 price tag $95.99 price tag ($99 at Hammacher). This appears to be partly due to the fact that I-Sobot is being discontinued by Tomy. For $96 this would make an excellent Chr</p>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500The 2013 Robot Christmas Gift Guide!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-2013-robot-christmas-gift-guideChristmas season is just around the corner, and it's time to send Santa your gift list. Why not select robotic gifts to help with household chores, to play, to build or even to experiment with. Here's our top suggestions for robotic gifts for 2013. We've featured 10 great ideas that will make excellThu, 21 Nov 2013 13:38:46 -0500Running both 5v and 3.3v devices on I2Chttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/running-both-5v-and-3-3v-devices-on-i2c&nbsp;Problem Statement:&nbsp;&nbsp;Arduino UNO is the most prolific version of Arduino board, and runs at 5v DC. &nbsp;It's I2C interface (Analog pins A4 and A5) &nbsp;will drive to 5v.Raspberry Pi runs at 3.3v. &nbsp;Both of it's I2C interfaces run at 3.3v.I2C devices purchased through&nbsp;SparkfMon, 18 Nov 2013 12:09:10 -0500Agait E-Clean Mini, The World Smallest Robot Vacuumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/agait-e-clean-mini-the-world-smallest-robot-vacuum<p>If you were looking for an inexpensive vacuum robot that can get into every corner and go under even the lowest furniture, the Agait E-Clean Mini is&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;a good choice. Agait E-Clean Mini Its small size and swiftness are not the only positive aspects of this little robot, its price point b</p>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500"Steamer" Steam/Vacuum Cleaner Robot To Enter Market in February 2007https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quot-steamer-quot-steam-vacuum-cleaner-robot-to-enter-market-in-february-2007<p>South Korean company Hanulkid recently announced the upcoming release of its new robot, &#39;Steamer&#39; at the 2006 RoboWorld conference in Korea. The floor cleaning robot boasts the ability to both vacuum and steam mop floors. It also has a low noise level and comes with a remote control. It ha</p>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: iRobot Roomba 780 Testedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-ultimate-challenge-irobot-roomba-780-tested<p>Robotshop Ultimate Challenge iRobot&#39;s newest offering, the 700 series, has been put through the Ultimate Challenge, and we now have the results for the Roomba 780. Being one of the newer robot vacuum cleaners to become available in North America (and now abroad too), these results are quite relev</p>Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500Robots - Some Animated Shortshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-some-animated-shortsUsually when you think about "robot videos", you think about blockbuster movies like Transformers, Wall-E, Short Circuit, Real Steel and others. You would be surprised however to see just how many free robot-themed animated / CGI short movies are out there, many of which could easily be misconstruedFri, 01 Nov 2013 12:39:30 -0400RobotShop Unveils the 5th Generation of It's Web Platform, Launches new Robot App Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-unveils-the-5th-generation-of-its-web-platform-launches-new-robot-app-storeIn its 10th anniversary, at RobotShop we are very excited to unveil the 5th major upgrade to our web presence. Not only the user interface was refreshed and made compatible with the latest web standards, the catalogue browsing, and the search engine has been improved to make it more convenient to fiSat, 26 Oct 2013 13:25:19 -0400SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utilityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ssc-32-servo-sequencer-utilityScreenshot of the SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility Many of you already know the Lynxmotion SSC-32 servo control board; it’s become a bit of an industry standard as a reliable interface to control up to 32 servo motors from a single board connected to a PC. RobotShop have just released a powerful Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:21:39 -0400Meet Atlas, The Official Robot Competing in the DARPA Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-atlas-the-official-robot-competing-in-the-darpa-challenge<p>As we reported before, DARPA issued its latest challenge where they will require&nbsp;a humanoid robot to complete a series of tasks (worthy&nbsp;of an action movie) which include driving a car, breaking down a wall, and using tools - all with the goal of &quot;saving the day&quot; during a mock industrial&nbsp;accident.</p>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: Neato XV-11 Results In; Roomba Outclassedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-ultimate-challenge-neato-xv-11-results-in-roomba-outclassed<p>Robotshop Ultimate Challenge If you were at all curious how the Neato XV-11 performed in the RobotShop Ultimate Challenge, then this post is for you. RobotShop has done the tests, compiled the results, and put it all together for you. The&nbsp; findings may (or may not) surprise you. For anyone thinkin</p>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400Dynamixel Pro - Based "Thor-OP" Humanoid Revealedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dynamixel-pro-based-thor-op-humanoid-revealed<p>When we first saw Robotis release their new line of professional (and large) Dynamixel Pro servo motors, we knew it would not be long until they were used to create larger humanoids. So, not long after their release, &quot;THOR&quot; was revealed; Robotis&#39; child-sized humanoid entry into the DARPA humanoid ch</p>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400Neato XV Signature Series Now Available in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-xv-signature-series-now-available-in-europeWe have received many inquiries concerning the availability of the Neato XV Signature Series Robot Vacuums in Europe. They are finally available for purchase on our European website and stock will be coming in shortly. If you were looking for a great holiday gift for your loved ones, this is it! Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:11:48 -0400Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 5 : Choisir un contrôleur de moteurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-5-controleur-de-moteur<p>&Agrave; pr&eacute;sent que la forme g&eacute;n&eacute;rale, les actionneurs (ou moteurs) et le cerveau du robot ont &eacute;t&eacute; choisis,il est temps de faire bouger les choses. La premi&egrave;re question que se posent de nombreux d&eacute;butants lors de la construction de leur premier robot est &laquo; comment puis-je contr&ocirc;ler les moteurs ? &raquo; Apr&egrave;s quelques recherches, l&#39;expression contr&ocirc;leur de moteur sort du lot.</p>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 4 : Comprendre les microcontrôleurshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-4-comprendre-les-microcontroleurs-2<p>Il est maintenant temps de choisir un microcontr&ocirc;leur pour votre robot. Un microcontr&ocirc;leur est un dispositif informatique capable d&#39;ex&eacute;cuter un programme (c&#39;est &agrave; dire, une s&eacute;quence d&#39;instructions) et est souvent d&eacute;sign&eacute; comme le &laquo; cerveau &raquo; ou le &laquo; centre de contr&ocirc;le &raquo; d&#39;un robot, car il est habituellement responsable de tous les calculs, de la prise de d&eacute;cision, et des communications.</p>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400New Robot Runs At 16 MPH Untethered. Scared?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-robot-runs-at-16-mph-untethered-scaredWildCat by Boston Dynamics Boston dynamics unveiled the "WildCat"; their latest robotic creation. The aptly named robot a can gallop at 16 mph untethered and can maneuver much like its predecessors "BigDog" and "AlphaDog". You can see its impressive performance in the video below. Did you nFri, 04 Oct 2013 15:58:59 -0400Build Your Own Johnny-Five?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-own-johnny-five<p>Rumor has it that Eric Allard, the original designer of Johnny-Five, the star of everyone&#39;s favorite robot movie, Short Circuit, may be planning on releasing blueprints and selling parts to build your own! The folks at Johnny-Five.com write: &quot;It&#39;s not for sure, but Eric Allard, the man who origi</p>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400LEGO Wall-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-wall-e<p>Hopefully by now, most of the American robot lovers out there have seen the wonderful movie, Wall-E. In addition to the amazing builders that have create Wall-E models, there are quite a few very well made Wall-E models built out of LEGO bricks. The Brothers Brick have posted two great LEGO Wall-E</p>Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400Humans Lose Again, Robot Solves Rubik's Cube in Less Than a Secondhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/humans-lose-again-robot-solves-rubiks-cube-in-less-than-a-second<p>Fast Rubik&#39;s Cube Robot Everybody has seen a Rubik&#39;s Cube solving robot. They usually do a great job at it but, although they are faster than average humans, a trained human can usually beat them in terms of speed. This new robot solves the cube not only in the most efficient way possible, but is</p>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400Successful Unmanned Flight Test of F16https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/successful-unmanned-flight-test-of-f16The term "Drone" is becoming more and more popular in everyday conversations due largely to its increased use in militaries around the world. Hobbyists have also jumped on board with the focus being on multi-rotor aircraft which are able to hover in place and be used for surveillance, but never realWed, 25 Sep 2013 15:38:12 -0400iRobot to Robotic FX, "You stole our design"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-to-robotic-fx-you-stole-our-design<p>Robotic FX manufactures a tactical robot for military operations. It can be equipped for hazmat and EOD operations. The Negotiator and its bigger brother, the Negotiator 6X, are water resistant, can climb stairs, and weigh around 20lbs and 46lbs, respectively. Robotic FX has also recently won a</p>Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400LEGO Robotic Projectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-robotic-projects<p>If you want &nbsp;be able to design, build and program complex autonomous robots but have limited experience and don&rsquo;t know where to start, LEGO Mindstorms is perfect for you! In the video below you can see one of Menno Gorter&#39;s LEGO Creations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa7IAvvYPOs LEGO has de</p>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400Rise of the Robot Carshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rise-of-the-robot-carsK.I.T.T. Can you envision a world where cars drive themselves and "drivers" around, even those who are impaired, can sit back and enjoy a very safe ride? Sound like something out of a science fiction movie? Get ready to be amazed! This year, four brands will begin selling vehicles with the abilitMon, 23 Sep 2013 14:10:36 -0400Full Metal Dalek, Fiction Meets Dedicationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/full-metal-dalek-fiction-meets-dedication<p>Making replicas of robots seen in movies is not uncommon and there are many replicas of R2D2, Wall-E and Jonny 5 to name a few. Many of these incorporate a high level of detail while being faithful to the original robot&#39;s look and feel.</p>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400Robosnail Automatic Aquarium Cleaner Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosnail-automatic-aquarium-cleaner-unboxingThe Robosnail Automatic Aquarium Cleaner is available for shipment and can start making your fish happy. The RoboSnail is the first robotic aquarium glass cleaner in the world and it is very neat to see it clean. Curious to learn more about this innovative product? We have an unboxing and video justMon, 16 Sep 2013 12:33:03 -0400Mesa Imaging's SwissRanger 3D Camera Outputs Depth Info For Each Pixel at 29 fpshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mesa-imagings-swissranger-3d-camera-outputs-depth-info-for-each-pixel-at-29-fps<p>Sample output from the SwissRanger 3D camera A new video camera, developed by Mesa Imaging, captures 3D images at up to 29 fps. The 176x144 pixel camera outputs live video footage with depth information for each pixel. The camera gives precision depth information from 0.3m to 3m, with an accuracy o</p>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400Guide to the Power Supply Options for Lynxmotion Controllershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/guide-to-the-power-supply-options-for-lynxmotion-controllersThe Lynxmotion BotBoarduino, Bot Board II, and SSC-32 are known as great controllers, but some people get confused about VL, VS, and their different configurations. Well, here it is: the definitive Guide to the Power Supply Options for the Lynxmotion Controllers! Before going into the specificThu, 12 Sep 2013 17:43:31 -0400Is the RoboCop Remake a Glimpse Of The Drone Futurehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-the-robocop-remake-a-glimpse-of-the-drone-futureRobocop 2014 The trailer for the upcoming RoboCop movie has recently been released and it provides a glimpse as to the new movie's plot. True to the original, the remake depicts a wounded police officer who is brought back to life with what seems to be very advanced full-body prosthetics. This enWed, 11 Sep 2013 15:42:14 -0400New Lynxmotion Wheeled Rovershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-lynxmotion-wheeled-roversLynxmotion is well known for its high quality robotic construction kits, especially walking robots and robotic arms, but did you know the same modular SES system can be used to make wheeled rovers? Lynxmotion has recently released two new wheeled rover kits based on this principle: the A4WD2-KT and Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:25:53 -0400What tasks can a drone perform?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/what-tasks-can-a-drone-perform<p>When the word &quot;drone&quot; is mentioned, do you automatically think of spy operations and military strikes? While many people make this connection, it is only the tip of the technology iceberg when it comes to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Exciting new uses for UAVs (AKA drones) are on the horizon, an</p>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400Goosebusters, UAVs vs Geese in Ottawahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/goosebusters-uavs-vs-geese-in-ottawa<p>While our neighbors in the USA use drones for warfare and spying, here in Canada we have other types of applications for UAVs that address other types of peace-disturbing assailants: geese. If there&#39;s something strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? Goosebusters! Steve Wambolt was hi</p>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-1-what-is-roomba-discovery-series-saying-to-me<p>If your Roomba Discovery 4XXX/4XX series is having a problem or is not working properly, it will communicate this to you by beeps, songs, and lights. The following table is essential in understanding possible problems the Roomba can have. Roomba will tell you what problem it has in order for you to know what to correct. This table illustrates the most common error codes, what they mean, and how to resolve them.</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400Build Your Own Hot Air Flow Soldering Ironhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-own-hot-air-flow-soldering-iron<p>Well, it&#39;s no secret that posting around here has been pretty slow lately. I do have excuses though - first the trip to San Diego, then much sleep afterwards, then a trip to the beach before school started, then school started on Wednesday, then catchup. So, here we are, back ready for more robot lo</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400Robot Localization - So a robot really knows where it ishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-localization-so-a-robot-really-knows-where-it-isRobot Localization Making a Robot know where it is I started looking into localization for use with sandbot but there have been many other things that conspired to prevent me progressing with it. I put it here as a placeholder and will come back to this when I have more time to think about it.. IntrMon, 19 Aug 2013 18:54:28 -0400Roomba Fetches You a Beerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roomba-fetches-you-a-beerBrewster Robot The Brewster robot came to our attention via the RobotShop Forum. User robmcc hacked an older model Roomba, some servo motors, and what looks like a complex and custom-made mechanical rig to fetch and transport a can of beer. Without further delay, here is the robot in action:.'> Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:37:38 -0400Scan Yourself With Volumentalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/scan-yourself-with-volumentalOwning a 3D printer can be lots of fun and opens up a lot of possibilities for fabricating objects. However, if you want to print an object, you need to design it in a CAD program. This is a limitation that Volumental is trying to remove. By making it easy to scan objects (even people) and getting tSun, 18 Aug 2013 13:37:10 -0400AR.Drone 2.0 Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ar-drone-2-0-now-available-at-robotshopAR.Drone 2.0 by Parrot The popular quadcopter AR.Drone 2.0 is now available at RobotShop and in stock. Since this is a very popular flying platform, we expect it to sell very quickly, so if you want yours without any delay, we recommend placing an order as soon as possible. This quadcopter coFri, 16 Aug 2013 14:07:31 -0400Build Your Own 4bit Digital Compasshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-own-4bit-digital-compass<p>Here&#39;s a nifty project I found off of Hackaday - how to build your own 16 point (4bit) digital compass. Instead of using the popular 3bit Dinsmore compass the author decided to build his own. The author attached a magnet to a reflective encoding disk. Using four infrared photoreflectors he was able</p>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400My 8x16 led matrixhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/my-8x16-led-matrixUPDATE:&nbsp; 6 Oct, 2013Ok, I have been too lazy to update this as this was done a month or so ago. I hereby declare this project complete. It is now bigger and better! Below are some photos and a video of the completed matrix and driver board(click any picture for a larger view)-The Matrix-The driTue, 13 Aug 2013 05:08:47 -0400DelFly Micro is World's Smallest Ornithopter - Weights Only 3g with Camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/delfly-micro-is-worlds-smallest-ornithopter-weights-only-3g-with-camera<p>DelFly Micro The DelFly Micro, built by Delft University of Technology, is the world&#39;s smallest ornithopther. The flapping robot has a 10 cm wingspan and even includes a video camera. In a mere year-and-a-half, the team decreased the weight from the 16 grams of the DelFly II, to the amazing 3 gra</p>Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400Chapter 7: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Casing Gearshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-7-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-main-brush-casing-gears<p>This repair guide explains how to replace (or clean and lubricate) the main brush casing gears on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are p</p>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400SES V1.1 Videos by Chris and Jimhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ses-v1-1-videos-by-chris-and-jimWe would like to thank Chris and Jim from Project Lead The Way (PLTW) for creating several videos around the Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set  (SES) V1.1. Videos are one of the best ways to get a good understanding of a product. This set of seven videos include unboxing / package contents of the SES V1Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:06:24 -0400Get Your Car Parked by a Giant Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-your-car-parked-by-a-giant-robotAutomated Parking As we wait for a future where cars autonomously park themselves after they have transported us around, it is currently possible to get your car parked by a giant robot. Automated parking towers are able to store a vast number of cars very efficiently (saving time and space). TheWed, 07 Aug 2013 11:34:48 -0400LEGO Linear Actuatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-linear-actuator<p>&nbsp; LEGO has recently come out with a new linear actuator piece as part of their new Power Function sets. The new actuators have a movement range of 5 studs, or about 1.6 in (4cm), which correspond to 26 full revolutions of the input shaft. The actuators also have a built in clutch mechanism to</p>Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400NASA Shows Their 2020 Mars Rover Designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-shows-their-2020-mars-rover-design2020 Mars Rover Robotic missions to mars have been highly successful. So far, Sojourner, Spirit and Curiosity are roving the red planet and conducting experiments, but why stop there? NASA is already planning their 2020 mission. Based on Curiosity's success, they are planning on sending out a verWed, 24 Jul 2013 13:37:52 -0400Mouse Controlled Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mouse-controlled-robotic-arm<p>Oleg put together this pretty neat robotic arm that he can control using a standard USB mouse. He used a Lynxmotion robotic arm with a wrist upgrade, an Arduino as the brain, a USB Host shield in order to interface a regular computer mouse, and a custom made servo motor controller. This is a rath</p>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400How to make a simple Autonomous Vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-a-simple-autonomous-vehicle Every technology can be understood and recreated by anyone once they are clear with its fundamental operation. One such technology I am going to deal with is the Autonomous vehicle/Robot. Most of the beginners think (as I did when I was a beginner) that only master minded Engineers and Scientists cFri, 19 Jul 2013 15:58:29 -0400Ecovacs Winbot Window Cleaner Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ecovacs-winbot-window-cleaner-unboxingThe Winbot 730 from Ecovacs finally arrived and is available for immediate shipment. Want to know more about this robot? We opened up a brand new robot just for you. The Winbot 730 is part of a new line of window cleaners that does not need two halves that hold together with permanent magnets. SaWed, 17 Jul 2013 14:09:08 -0400ASIMO Gets Stage Frighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asimo-gets-stage-frightASIMO working at museum In the past, ASIMO's public performances have heavily monitored by humans and orchestrated by hidden operators. With the hope of rendering the robot more autonomous, Honda has partnered with Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation to create an interactivWed, 17 Jul 2013 13:37:18 -0400Spread Grass Seeds With Lynxmotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/spread-grass-seeds-with-lynxmotionInstructable user randofo created a seed spreading robot by using a Lynxmotion Tri-Track kit and various other robot parts. Grass-seeds Spreading Robot In this instructable, randofo details the building process quite well including pictures and quite a humorous tone. He details, the mechanicalMon, 15 Jul 2013 13:37:58 -0400South Korea Deploys Sentry Guns to the DMZhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/south-korea-deploys-sentry-guns-to-the-dmz<p>A month ago,&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea deployed its first armed&nbsp;robots to its demilitarized zone. The robots can detect moving targets but do not open fire automatically. Which is rather relieving since they are equipped with 40mm grenade launchers and high-speed machine guns. &nbsp; Korean Sentry Guns</p>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -04002013 DARPA Humanoid Challenge Updateshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2013-darpa-humanoid-challenge-updatesAtlas going for a ride We covered previously the announcement of the 2013 DARPA Robotic Challenge. Today, DARPA released two very interesting videos: one presenting Atlas, the official humanoid platform for the challenge developed by Boston Dynamics, and another introducing the other contestantThu, 11 Jul 2013 15:52:58 -0400DIY Robots Make a Sandwichhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diy-robots-make-a-sandwich<p>The Linux way of getting a sandwich Besides loving robots, we love to eat sandwiches. So when we see robots making&nbsp;sandwiches&nbsp;that we can (probably) eat it makes us really happy. How to make us even happier? Make those robots DIY and made from parts you can find at RobotShop. The robots i</p>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -04003D Robotics & the Maker Movementhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3d-robotics-amp-the-maker-movement &nbsp; RobotShop recently partnered with 3D Robotics / DIY Drones a manufacturer of open-source UAVs, founded in 2009 by Chris Anderson and Jordi Munoz. 3D robotics is popular for three main reasons: Their UAV flight controllers and software have been developed with the community and haveFri, 05 Jul 2013 15:13:31 -0400Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 10 : Programmer votre robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-10-programmer-votre-robot-2<p>La programmation est g&eacute;n&eacute;ralement la derni&egrave;re &eacute;tape concernant la fabrication d&#39;un robot. Si vous avez suivi les le&ccedil;ons, vous avez &agrave; pr&eacute;sent choisi les actionneurs, l&#39;&eacute;lectronique, les capteurs et autres, et vous avez assembl&eacute; le robot et, avec de la chance, il ressemble &agrave; quelque chose qui correspond &agrave; ce que vous aviez initialement d&eacute;cid&eacute; de construire. Sans programmation, le robot n&#39;est qu&#39;un presse-papiers co&ucirc;teux bien que tr&egrave;s agr&eacute;able &agrave; regarder.</p>Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400RobotShop Secures An Additional 100 000 sq. ft of Landhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-secures-an-additional-100-000-sq-ft-of-landToday, we announce we secured an additional 100,000 square feet of land (highlighted in yellow in the picture below) that is adjacent to the 60,000 square we already own, totaling more than 160,000 square feet (3.67 acres). RobotShop Land &nbsp; RobotShop is maintaining a strong growth yearWed, 26 Jun 2013 11:59:13 -040025M$ for the Robotics Industry from Russian Tycoonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/25m-for-the-robotics-industry-from-russian-tycoon<p>Grishin Robotics Dmitry Grishin, co-founder and chairman of&nbsp;Mail.ru, one of the largest internet companies in Russia, recently launched Grishin&nbsp;Robotics. The Russian tycoon is now following his dream of working towards the creation of personal robots. Our planet has not seen revolutionary breakth</p>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Ultra fast Delta robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultra-fast-delta-robot<p>Watch the speed and accuracy of this industrial robotic arm. Developed by MIMIX Motion, this Delta (a parallelogram) robot has 4 axes that converge into one where the gripper is located. The latter always stays correctly orientated in the same way thanks to 4 arms (we talk about a parallel robot</p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Roboblock robot kitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboblock-robot-kits<p>RobotShop has received several robot kits from the manufacturer, Roboblock. Firstly, the Roboblock Spider Hexapod Kit. With 6 legs, this robot comes unassembled. It has 18 servo motors in the legs and can achieve 180 degrees of freedom in total. It has a 128 kilobyte memory. -Roboblock Quadrup</p>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Anki Creates Truly Intelligent Robot Toyshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/anki-creates-truly-intelligent-robot-toysAnki DRIVE Earlier this week Anki, a new robotics company, was introduced at the Apple WWDC 2013 by Apple CEO Tim Cook.  "Anki uses iOS devices and the iOS platform to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into our daily lives." -Tim Cook Anki is launching Anki DRIVE, a physical gamingThu, 13 Jun 2013 17:48:08 -0400RobotShop Among the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada, 2nd Year in a Rowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-among-the-fastest-growing-companies-in-canada-2nd-year-in-a-rowFor the second year in a row, RobotShop is among the fastest growing companies in Canada, ranking 151st according to the 25th Annual PROFIT 500 ranking. Profit 500 Awards The companies on this year’s PROFIT 500 are a breed apart; they dominated their markets, employed thousands and grew exponeMon, 03 Jun 2013 15:16:27 -0400MyRobots Now Officially Free, Watch its New Intro Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-now-officially-free-watch-its-new-intro-videoMyRobots.com The MyRobots.com cloud monitoring service is officially FREE! All references to the initial token system (where payment would be required for data transfer) were removed on May 31st. This means that the current data transfer and storage service will remain free for all. AdditiMon, 03 Jun 2013 13:37:19 -0400Arduino to Release Their First Mobile Robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-to-release-their-first-mobile-robotIf you have visited the Arduino website lately, you may have noticed a strange circular board under "Hardware" which Arduino has simply named the "Arduino Robot". Arduino is set to release this new product in July of this year. The round shape is obviously for maneuverability (just like mostMon, 03 Jun 2013 13:15:49 -0400An Indepth Look of FlowBotics Studio V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-indepth-look-of-flowbotics-studio-v2<p>What is FlowBotics Studio? FlowBotics Studio is a new robotics software development platform: it boasts the powerful FlowStone graphical programming language, and includes many demo robotics projects to get you started. &nbsp;It can be used to control just about any robotics platform, data acquisition</p>Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 9 : Assembler un robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-9-assembler-un-robot-2<p>&Agrave; pr&eacute;sent que vous avez choisi tous les blocs de construction de base utilis&eacute;s pour fabriquer un robot, l&#39;&eacute;tape suivante consiste &agrave; concevoir et construire une structure ou un cadre qui les maintient tous ensemble et donne &agrave; votre robot une apparence et une forme distincte.</p>Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400UAVs to Help Make the World a Better Placehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/uavs-to-help-make-the-world-a-better-placeUAVs in Haiti  Drone Adventures, is exploring how to use new technology, namely drones, for humanitarian aid. As shown in the video below they are using UAVs to help map Haiti and  understand the social and geographical changes in the country. Since robots aren't particularly helpful to hWed, 29 May 2013 18:13:08 -0400A Review of Getting Started in Electronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-review-of-getting-started-in-electronics<p>This is a&nbsp; review of getting started in electronics. After hearing lots of talk about Forrest Mims Getting Started In Electronics, even from electronics/robotics veterans, I decided to pick up a copy. Since this book is published by Radio Shack, you can probably pick up a copy at a lo</p>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400PP2 - PICmicro Processor Unit version 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pp2-picmicro-processor-unit-version-2<p>Zac Soden details his cheap and simple microcontroller, the Pic Processing Unit or PPU.. A couple of years ago I posted an article on the PPU (see page 2) - a complete micro-sized PIC16F84 processor board for robot applications. Since then I have recieved heaps of feedback on the PPU but some recent</p>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400How to Build A BEAM Trimethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-build-a-beam-trimet<p>This article details how to build a solar powered BEAM robot, the Trimet. Tools and equipment required: - Soldering iron (about 18W with a fine bit) and solder - Safety glasses (wear them at all times) - Long nose pliers - Side cutters - Wire strippers (optional) - Hot glue gun and glue sticks (or a</p>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Building An Infrared Proximity Detectorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-an-infrared-proximity-detector<p>A short article on how to build a simple infrared proximity detector. Adapted from the Stamps In Class robotics curriculum. After setting up your robot&#39;s motors and letting it run, one of the first things you&#39;ll realize, is that most likely it will run straight into a wall.</p>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Building a Maze Solving Robot - My Experienceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-a-maze-solving-robot-my-experiences<p>This year (2001), my parents have assigned me the task of doing a science fair project. After many many brainstorming ideas, I&#39;ve finally settled on the idea of a project about maze solving robots and algorithms. I read Robot Science and Technology&#39;s article about the C* algorithm, with just a</p>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Turn Yourself into a Giant Cardboard Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/turn-yourself-into-a-giant-cardboard-robot<p>[via Facebook] Jason Lentz has an amazing cardboard robot costume, and frequents events like Burning man and the recent Maker Fair in SF. He has quite a collection of robot suit iterations in his Flickr page, and if you&#39;re feeling envious, you can buy one of his robot arms on Etsy for a mere $85</p>Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set V1.1 & FlowBotics Studio V2 Releasedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion-servo-erector-set-v1-1-flowbotics-studio-v2-released &nbsp; The long-awaited Lynxmotion Servo Erector Set V1.1 is now available for immediate purchase! Lynxmotion SES V1.1 Robots SES stands for "Servo Erector Set", a versatile set of servo brackets and mechanical parts used as modular building blocks for hobby servo motors. The Servo EreFri, 24 May 2013 11:48:44 -0400iRobiQ: a fun and interactive robot on sale at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobiq-a-fun-and-interactive-robot-on-sale-at-robotshop<p>Here&#39;s a fantastic product that we&#39;ve just received in store: the iRobiQ. The iRobiQ is an advanced entertainment robot which has 5 facial expressions (happy, surprised, neutral, disappointed and shy) and can move around while avoiding obstacles. It can interact and respond intelligently in a ne</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Fake Google Autonomous Car Pranks Manhattan Residentshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fake-google-autonomous-car-pranks-manhattan-residentsFake Google Driverless Car F.A.T. played a practical joke on Manhattan residents recently by creating a fake Google driverless / autonomous car and "autonomously" roaming the streets. They displayed terrible driving skills (even staged some accidents), and acted as offensively as they could. See Sat, 18 May 2013 11:37:59 -0400Ecovacs Robots Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ecovacs-robots-now-available-at-robotshopEcovacs Robots We are happy to announce the availability of the Ecovacs product line at RobotShop. This innovative manufacturer currently produces three different robots: the Atmobot, the Deebot and the WinBot. Atmobot is an air-purifying robot that roams the house seeking pollutants in the Fri, 17 May 2013 13:26:20 -04003D Print Your Robot Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3d-print-your-robot-handLiam's Robohand Richard Van As, a master carpenter from Johannesburg, South Africa, decided to make a set of mechanical fingers. He’d lost four of the fingers on his right hand in an unfortunate work accident. As a tradesman, having a disabled hand is a big professional detriment, so he decidedThu, 09 May 2013 18:54:08 -0400RobotShop Rover for Arduino: Package Contentshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-rover-for-arduino-package-contents<p>RobotShop Rover This article is a follow-up to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial Series and includes all the hardware chosen in the &quot;Practical Example&quot; at the bottom of each lesson. The RobotShop Rover for Arduino is a small tracked platform designed around the popular Arduino USB microcontroller.</p>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Don't squash it! World's smallest flying robot takes offhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dont-squash-it-worlds-smallest-flying-robot-takes-offRoboBee The Wyss Institute at Harvard just unveiled the smallest robot capable of flight. The "RoboBee" weighs less than a gram and can steer, hover and take off by flapping its wings more than 120 time per second. As shown in the video below, it's quite stable and maneuvers well using its elecMon, 06 May 2013 10:17:35 -0400Update from the WallE Builders Grouphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/update-from-the-walle-builders-group<p>Both Jawa Lunk and Scot Washburn have sent us some cool updates from the Wall-E builders group. For those not familiar with the Wall-E builder&#39;s group, it&#39;s an array of hobbiets that are building scale models of Wall-E, the star of the upcoming Pixar film about a robot named Wall-E.</p>Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400Propose With a Drone, Win Her Heart With a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/propose-with-a-drone-win-her-heart-with-a-robotUAV Proposal by Fresno Aerial Photography Nothing says "I love you" better than a robot, right? That's exactly what Jason thought when he proposed to his girlfriend Christina. Did she say "Yes!"?. Watch the video below to find out. We believe there are many cheesy ways of proposing but weWed, 01 May 2013 11:51:54 -0400PETMAN Gets an Outfithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/petman-gets-an-outfitPetman tries on its new clothes PETMAN, the biped humanoid from Boston Dynamics, recently got to do its job: to test military clothing and equipment. As seen in the video below, the robot was given some clothes and equipment to test... and it did just that. It is very interesting to see the robThu, 25 Apr 2013 09:42:10 -0400Honda's Walking Assist Machine - Like an Exoskeleton, but Not Reallyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hondas-walking-assist-machine-like-an-exoskeleton-but-not-really<p>Honda recently had a media extravaganza in which they demoed their recently announced &quot;Stride/Bodyweight Assist Machine&quot;, an experimental device that aids human walking by reducing stress on joins and muscles. It&#39;s a cross between an exoskeleton and a chair - the former because it&#39;s powered and ai</p>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400A chess playing robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-chess-playing-robotic-arm<p>Wow! This DIY robotic arm is clearly more interesting as an opponent than a simple computer. A chess player and developer in his spare time has tinkered with a Lynxmotion AL5A robotic arm programmed in Python in order to play him for hours on end. The arm moves the pieces by itself but considers</p>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400Adorable Robots Film A Documentary About Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/adorable-robots-film-a-documentary-about-humansCubiebot, Filmmaker Robot Cubiebot, a little robot made from hobbyist robot parts and cardboard is directing and filming its own documentary. As a matter of fact, many of these filmmaker robots are on the loose interviewing humans about their relationships with other robots. As shown in the vThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:43:58 -0400Mantis, the Giant Ride-In Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mantis-the-giant-ride-in-hexapodAt RobotShop, we're lucky enough to see hexapod robots every day, but sometimes there are some hexapods which are more impressive than others. Mantis Giant Hexapod We recently discovered "Mantis", a 2.8m tall, two ton hexapod vehicle created by Micromagic Systems. The project took four years tWed, 17 Apr 2013 09:44:53 -04002013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon Participantshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2013-global-cloud-robotics-hackathon-participantsThe Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon 2013 is currently taking place. The hacking marathon where participants compete to create the best cloud monitoring robotic application started on April 6th and will be ending on the 14th of the same month. So far 29 teams from all around the world are hard at wThu, 11 Apr 2013 17:30:22 -0400Embrace the Era of Cloud Robotics and Social Machineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/embrace-the-era-of-cloud-robotics-and-social-machinesYou better read this post up to the end to get the scoop Cloud robotics is proving to be the most natural and efficient way to create and manage modern robotics technology.  Robots are no longer limited to their physical, onboard components, instead, they are able to access an ever-broadening arrTue, 09 Apr 2013 16:13:03 -0400History of Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/history-of-robotics<p>This section is intended to provide you with an overview of the history of robotics. As you may have guessed, the history of robotics is intertwined with the history of technology, science and the basic principle of progress. Technology used in computing, electricity, even pneumatics and hydraulic</p>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400Robot Tended Tomato Gardenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-tended-tomato-garden<p>This is one of the most refreshing and clever uses of robotic technology that I&#39;ve come across in a while - using robots to tend a tomato garden. The garden came about from the work of postdoc Nikolaus Correll who works in the MIT Distributed Robotics Lab and was part of an undergraduate class tau</p>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400BionicOpter, Festo Builds a Dragonflyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bionicopter-festo-builds-a-dragonflyBionicOpter by Festo Festo, the german automation company, recently unveiled its latest creation: BionicOpter, a robotic dragonfly. This new robot emulates the complex flight technique of a dragonfly and is capable of high manoeuvrability as shown in the video below. Once again, Festo uses biWed, 03 Apr 2013 19:08:07 -0400Robot Giveaway - 10 Years of GoRobotics, $1000 in prizes!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-giveaway-10-years-of-gorobotics-1000-in-prizes<p>Update: The contest is now closed. I&#39;ll be gathering the entires and sending them to our judges over the next week or two. Stay tuned for a post announcing the winners. If you won I will also contact you via email. Thanks and good luck! The past few months have been a lot of fun, with us giving awa</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400Kebab Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kebab-robot<p>Here&#39;s a robot which should simplify things for those who serve shish kebab! (Or shish taouk in Montreal, a grilled chicken doner kebab.) The Kebab robot automatically slices the grilled meat just after the right length of time while turning it on the grill. It&#39;s equipped with a camera on the</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400Self-balancing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-balancing-robot<p>The fascinating thing about robots is that we can get them to do anything... or almost. After the gymnast robot Hinamitetu with the fixed bar, now comes the acrobat robot on a ball. This prototype has 3 wheels to stabilize the yellow ball and works with two Gyroscopes. It&#39;s incredible what you</p>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Gaiking Trailer: Shogun Warriors in a giant robots filmhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gaiking-trailer-shogun-warriors-in-a-giant-robots-film<p>The Toei Animation studio recently announced during the Tokyo Animation Fair 2010, the upcoming release of a new robot movie namedGaiking. In fact, Gaiking is a Goldorak style giant robot, which was part of a Go Nagai animated series from the 70s (1976). Mattel, which owns the toy line correspond</p>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400ALERT! - ALERT! - ALERT! from MyRobots.comhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/alert-alert-alert-from-myrobots-comAlert! MyRobots.com is introducing Alerts! Effective immediately, you can now define alerts for all your robots so they can react to their environment and signal you if there is anything worth your attention. What is an alert? In MyRobots.com terms, an alert is a message sent once a certain conFri, 29 Mar 2013 13:35:03 -0400Immortality as an Investment Opportunityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/immortality-as-an-investment-opportunity2045 Milestones Dmitry Itskov, a Russian mogul, recently launched the "2045 Initiative". His main goal is to promote the development of technology aimed at achieving immortality. As shown in the image above, the project has very ambitious milestones that can be arguably a bit too optimistic. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:05:43 -0400Robot Combat League, or Real Steel for Realhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-combat-league-or-real-steel-for-realRobot Combat League The SyFy Channel recently launched the new "Robot Combat League"; a new series featuring large, ~2m tall humanoid robots fighting against each other one on one (almost identical to the robots in the movie "Real Steel"). Each robot is controlled by two operators (one for thWed, 27 Mar 2013 08:05:14 -0400Chapter 2: Roomba 500 Series Maintenancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-2-roomba-500-series-maintenance<p>Maintaining your Roomba is very important. Here is a video for a suggested routine maintenance for your Roomba 500 to 700 series. This cleaning can be done after every few cleaning cycles depending on your environment.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 8 : Disposer des bons outilshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-8-disposer-des-bons-outils<p>&Agrave; ce stade, vous devriez disposer de tous les principaux composants pour votre robot, dont des actionneurs, des contr&ocirc;leurs de moteur, un microcontr&ocirc;leur, des capteurs et des syst&egrave;mes de communication. Vous approchez &agrave; pr&eacute;sent de la phase d&#39;int&eacute;gration o&ugrave; vous allez assembler toutes ces pi&egrave;ces, dans ce qui sera probablement un cadre robotique personnalis&eacute;. Pour cela, votre atelier/ laboratoire/ antre va devoir &ecirc;tre pr&ecirc;t et disposer de tous les outils appropri&eacute;s.</p>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Precise Path RG3 robotic lawn mowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/precise-path-rg3-robotic-lawn-mower<p>Precise Path RG3 (Robotic Greens Mower3) is a new robotic lawn mower model. The RG3 is powered by three lead acid batteries and a 24-volt DC motor. Its robotic autonomy is 3 hours on a single charge and it travels at a speed of 5.5 km/h (it takes 8 hours to recharge). This robotic lawn mower is</p>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400A Tutorial on Using Machine Vision for Obstacle Avoidancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-tutorial-on-using-machine-vision-for-obstacle-avoidance<p>Roborealm has an interesting tutorial on using machine vision for obstacle avoidance in ground-based vehicles. The tutorial shows a series of image processing steps which can be chained together to detect the &quot;highest&quot; point in an image, based on the ground color. Presumably, that highest point is</p>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Robotics Clubshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-clubs<p>Robotics is more than a passing trend. Just as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (founders of Apple Computers) were part of the &quot;Homebrew Computer Club&quot; before personal computers were widespread, robotics enthusiasts are coming together to form robotics clubs around the world. The ideas, prototypes and i</p>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -04002013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon Announcedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2013-global-cloud-robotics-hackathon-announcedGlobal Cloud Robotics Hackathon The 2013 Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon has been announced! This year, the organizers are addressing the issue of robot remote monitoring via MyRobots.com: Robots are intended to be autonomous agents that go about minding their own business and accomplishing tTue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:40 -0400Calculateur de vitesse du véhicule, tr/min, et diamètre de la rouehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/calculateur-de-vitesse-du-vehicule-tr-min-diamtre-roue<p>Jauge de vitesse et de r&eacute;gime Utilisez ces outils pour calculer la vitesse du robot en r&eacute;sultant, la r&eacute;gime moteur requis, et le diam&egrave;tre de la roue correspondant. Calculez la vitesse du v&eacute;hicule : [raw] Vitesse du v&eacute;hicule :</p>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Outil de conversion d'unitéhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/outil-de-conversion-unite<p>Outil de conversion d&#39;unit&eacute;s Instructions: S&eacute;lectionnez l&#39;unit&eacute; appropri&eacute;e et entrez la valeur &agrave; convertir.&nbsp;Couple**: kgf-cm gf-cm</p>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Vehicle Speed, RPM, and Wheel Diameter Finderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vehicle-speed-rpm-and-wheel-diameter-finder<p>Speed and RPM Gauge Use this tools to compute, the resulting robot speed, the required motor RPM, and the corresponding wheel diameter. Solve for Vehicle Speed:&nbsp;Vehicle Speed: [in/sec] Motor Speed:</p>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Calculateur de couple de bras robotiquehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/calculateur-de-couple-de-bras-robotique<p>Le calculateur de couple de bras robotique est destin&eacute; &agrave; vous aider &agrave; choisir le bon moteur pour chaque articulation de votre bras robotique. Le couple (T) n&eacute;cessaire &agrave; chaque articulation est calcul&eacute; comme pour le pire des cas (lev&eacute;e d&#39;un poids &agrave; 90 degr&eacute;s). V&eacute;rifiez que vos unit&eacute;s sont</p>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Outil de Dimensionnement d'un moteur d'entrainementhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dimensionnement-dun-moteur-dentranement<p>Dimensionnement d&#39;un moteur d&#39;entra&icirc;nement L&#39;outil de dimensionnement d&#39;un moteur d&#39;entra&icirc;nement est con&ccedil;u pour donner une id&eacute;e du type de moteur d&#39;entra&icirc;nement n&eacute;cessaire &agrave; votre robot sp&eacute;cifique, en reprenant des valeurs connues et en calculant les valeurs n&eacute;cessaires &agrave; la recherche d</p>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Stats Monkey : The journalist robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/stats-monkey-the-journalist-robot<p>The French newspaper, Le Monde, wrote that journalist robots already exist and work quite well. The experimental program of artificial intelligence, &quot;Stats Monkey&quot;, is able to autonomously write sports news. It can produce a headline of a particular game in only 2 seconds without spelling or gra</p>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500Unit Conversion Toolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unit-conversion-tool<p>Unit Conversion Tool Instructions: Select the appropriate unit and enter a value to be converted.&nbsp;Torque**: Kgf-cm gf-cm Kgf-m</p>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500Roboplow the snowplow robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboplow-the-snowplow-robot<p>With RoboPlow remote control robot, your days of shovelling snow in front of your house are over. And even, more importantly so is a lot of physical exertion and heart attacks when snow falls. Even your kids can have fun! Roboplow is a snowplow robot created by DIY types from their garage.</p>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500The Human Brain Project Wants to Simulate a Brain, Gets 1B$https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-human-brain-project-wants-to-simulate-a-brain-gets-1bThe Human Brain Project The human brain is arguably the most intriguing and complex part of our bodies and the way it works has puzzled scientists for most of human history. Enter The Human Brain Project; a European commission charged with the task of recreating a human brain inside a superWed, 06 Mar 2013 13:14:21 -0500Tutoriel du Couple pour un bras robotiquehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tutoriel-du-couple-pour-un-bras-robotiqueCe tutoriel est destiné à compléter le Calculateur de couple de bras robotique qui se trouve dans la section Outils dynamique du Centre de formation de RobotShop. Les équations utilisées dans le calculateur pour déterminer le couple nécessaire à toute articulation de levage donnée (pour levMon, 04 Mar 2013 18:10:19 -0500NAO and Sony Rolly dance togetherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-and-sony-rolly-dance-together<p>NAO the small robot from the French company Aldebaran Robotics and Sony Rolly perform together in a dance. Over the music from our childhood cartoons, X-Or, the two robots show their autonomous dancing skills. NAO is a humanoid robot with 25 degrees of freedom, a computer with integrated Wi-Fi,</p>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500GoRobotics Selected to be the Best Robotic Resource for Electrical Engineering https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gorobotics-selected-to-be-the-best-robotic-resource-for-electrical-engineeringIf you have a keen sense of observation, you would have noticed the badge over to the GoRobotics logo, if not, here it is again. Top Resource for Electrical Engineers We are very proud to announce that GoRobotics was selected to be the Best Robotics Resource for Electrical Engineers by theTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:31:16 -0500Behold the Totally Revamped RobotShop Bloghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/behold-the-totally-revamped-robotshop-blogNew Robotshop Blog Look With the objective of providing our customers with the best service possible, not only did we upgrade the look and feel of our blog, but also supplemented with all the content from GoRobotics.net. More than meets the eye But don't get fooled bu the pretty colours; ThisTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:07:52 -0500GoRobotics Merges with the RobotShop Bloghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gorobotics-merges-with-the-robotshop-blogGoRobotics Education GoRobotics has been renewed and integrated into RobotShop blog. In the objective to keep one of the best online resources for robotic learning evolving and current, we revamped its looks, re-categorized its posts, added a bunch of new content and merged it with the RobotSTue, 26 Feb 2013 15:04:54 -0500Don't Be a Square! Get a Cube 3D Printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dont-be-a-square-get-a-cube-3d-printerCube 3D Printer RobotShop now carries the Cube 3D printer from 3D Systems. This is a very friendly 3D printer that allows you to make colourful objects quite easily thanks to several web applications 3D Systems puts at the disposal of the printer owner. See the samples of the thingMon, 25 Feb 2013 15:33:15 -0500Arduino kit to levitate objectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-kit-to-levitate-objects<p>Semageek displays a setup to perform &quot;magic&quot; with an Arduino Kit. Arduino is an open-source robotic and electronic project (micro-controllers) for both hardware and software platforms. An object is levitated using the magnetic field produced by a magnet.</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Cooking and Domestic Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cooking-and-domestic-robot<p>A major trend in robotics is cooking and domestic robots, especially over the last three years. And this is without taking into account those domestic robots that do the dishes or place your laundry in the washing machine. This is what we call &quot;robotics for the benefit of humanity&quot; :-) There is</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500GoRobotics February Robot Prize Giveaway!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gorobotics-february-robot-prize-giveaway<p>It&#39;s time once again to give away some cool robot prizes to celebrate the 10th birthday of GoRobotics! If you didn&#39;t win last month&#39;s contest, have no fear, try again this month (and the month after!). We have some great robot prizes from our sponsors,&nbsp;SuperDroid Robots,&nbsp;Apress,&nbsp;and Pololu. Th</p>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 3 : Donner un sens aux actionneurshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-3-actionneurs-2<p>Maintenant que nous avons acquis des notions g&eacute;n&eacute;rales sur la robotique dans Le&ccedil;on 1 et d&eacute;cid&eacute; du robot &agrave; construire dans Le&ccedil;on 2, nous allons maintenant choisir les actionneurs qui feront bouger le robot.</p>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 2 : Choisir une plate-forme robotiquehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-2-choisir-une-plate-forme-robotique-2<p>Suite &agrave; la premi&egrave;re le&ccedil;on, vous avez maintenant une compr&eacute;hension de base de ce qu&#39;est un robot et de ce que font normalement les robots actuels. Il est temps &agrave; pr&eacute;sent de d&eacute;cider du type de robot que vous allez construire. Une conception d&#39;un robot personnalis&eacute;e commence souvent par une &laquo; vision &raquo; de ce &agrave; quoi le robot va ressembler et de ce qu&#39;il va faire.</p>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Basics: How Do I Choose Appropriate Sensors?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-appropriate-sensors<p>For a robot to react to its environment, it must first obtain information about its surroundings. Robots are not limited to just sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Robots can not only sense but give accurate values for a variety of environmental factors that humans are otherwise unaware of or</p>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500How to make a Lego robot spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-make-a-lego-robot-spider<p>Easy: just take some parts from a Lego Mindstorms kit with some plastic parts. The legs are from a locomotion concept by Klann Linkage. They work in pairs by converting the rotational force of the motor into movement on both legs. Four gears in all make the eight legs move forward. http://www</p>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Robotic Kitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-kits<p>About Beginner Kits Beginner Robot Kits have the following general characteristics: Suitable for an average age of 8+ (see each kit for specific information) Easy to assembly and no soldering required Pre-programmed or remote controlled Usually one or two degrees of freedom (motions)</p>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -050005.24.2013 - Get Ready to Change the World of Robotics https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/05-24-2013-get-ready-to-change-the-world-of-roboticsServo Erector Set V1.1 FlowBotics Studio V2 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:56:41 -0500Gears EDShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gears-eds<p>About Gears EDS The GEARS-IDS Invention and Design System gives teachers the industrial strength tools they need to create world class engineering and robotics challenges for their students in the comfort and convenience of their own classrooms. The GEARS-IDS Invention and Design System is offe</p>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Get a Massage From WheeMe the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-a-massage-from-wheeme-the-robotWheeme Giving a Massage We tend to associate giving or receiving a massage as a process involving only humans - until now. Of course, robots don't need massages, so they tend to concentrate on providing them instead. The WheeMe Massage Robot by DreamBots is a  palm-size four wheeled robotThu, 24 Jan 2013 12:31:01 -0500Professional Development Platformshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/professional-development-platforms<p>Professional Development Platforms &nbsp; Professional development platforms are ideally suited to higher level education and research institutions. Increasingly, educational and research institutions are looking past the hardware to focus solely on robot intelligence. Professional platforms a</p>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500RobotShop and DSPRobotics to Re-engineer FlowBotics Studiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-and-dsprobotics-to-re-engineer-flowbotics-studioFlowBotics Studio V2 We announced today our strategic partnership with DSPRobotics. We aim to develop a new version of Flowbotics Studio that will no only include several sample programs for driving Lynxmotion kits, but also will allow roboticists to use the full power of the FlowStone visual lanTue, 22 Jan 2013 12:59:30 -0500The Man Behind (Inside) Robot from Lost in Space Dieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-man-behind-inside-robot-from-lost-in-space-dies<p>Bob May, the actor that played &quot;Robot&quot; from the original Lost in Space TV show has died. He died at the age of 69 from congestive heart failure. Lost in Space debuted in 1965, and is a retelling of the Swiss Family Robinson story, in space. Apparently May got the part because, &quot; ... he fit in the</p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Lynxmotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynxmotion<p>About Lynxmotion Think of the Lynxmotion series of servo brackets as a variety of different modular parts for servos that essentially allows you to build your own custom robot. Lynxmotion is known best for its modular metal brackets that are used to make the frames of a variety of different robot</p>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 7 : Utiliser des capteurshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-7-utiliser-des-capteurs-2<p>Contrairement aux humains, les robots ne sont pas limit&eacute;s aux seuls toucher, vue, ou&iuml;e, odorat et go&ucirc;t. Les robots utilisent divers capteurs &eacute;lectrom&eacute;caniques diff&eacute;rents pour explorer et comprendre leur environnement et eux-m&ecirc;mes. &Eacute;muler les sens d&#39;une cr&eacute;ature vivante est actuellement tr&egrave;s difficile, c&#39;est pourquoi les chercheurs et les d&eacute;veloppeurs ont eu recours aux solutions de rechange que sont les sens biologiques.</p>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Comment fabriquer un Robot - Leçon 6 : Contrôler votre robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/comment-fabriquer-un-robot-lecon-6-controler-votre-robot-2<p>La d&eacute;finition que nous avons choisi pour un &laquo; robot &raquo; n&eacute;cessite que l&#39;appareil obtiennent des donn&eacute;es sur son environnement, prenne une d&eacute;cision, et engage des mesures en cons&eacute;quence. Cela n&#39;exclut pas la possibilit&eacute; d&#39;un robot qui soit semi-autonome (ayant des aspects qui sont command&eacute;s par un &ecirc;tre humain et d&#39;autres r&eacute;pondant de son propre fait). Un bon exemple de cela est un robot sous-marin sophistiqu&eacute; ; un &ecirc;tre humain contr&ocirc;le les mouvements de base du robot tandis qu&#39;un processeur embarqu&eacute; mesure et r&eacute;agit aux courants sous-marins afin de garder le robot dans la m&ecirc;me position sans d&eacute;rive. Une cam&eacute;ra int&eacute;gr&eacute;e au robot envoie un signal vid&eacute;o de retour &agrave; l&#39;humain, tandis que les capteurs embarqu&eacute;s peuvent suivre la temp&eacute;rature de l&#39;eau, la pression et bien plus. Si le robot perd la communication avec la surface, un programme autonome peut entrer en action pour le ramener &agrave; la surface. Si vous voulez &ecirc;tre en mesure d&#39;envoyer et/ou de recevoir des commandes &agrave; partir de votre robot, vous devrez d&eacute;terminer son niveau d&#39;autonomie et si vous voulez qu&#39;il soit filaire, sans fil ou enti&egrave;rement autonome.</p>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -05002008 Robot Hall of Famehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2008-robot-hall-of-fameThe Robot Hall of Fame honors the highest accomplishments of robots in science and science fiction. Their first group of robots inducted into the Hall of Fame in November 2003 represents the best of imagined and real robots. The Hall of Fame celebrates landmark scientific achievements as well as appTue, 15 Jan 2013 16:31:34 -0500Bots High Documentaryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bots-high-documentary Bots High Remember BattleBots? The TV show where two remote controlled robots would enter a weaponized arena and fight it out for 3 minutes or until one stopped moving. The name "Bots High" is a combination of "Robots" and "High School". Well, even though the show ended, the competitions have Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:27:08 -0500INEX ROBOTICShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/inex-robotics<p>About INEX Robotics IN novative EX periment Co. Ltd.&rdquo; is an educational robotics manufacturer with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. INEX reaches many countries all over the world in different countries and states.</p>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500The Arduino Documentary is Live and Openhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-arduino-documentary-is-live-and-open<p>Arduino, the very popular&nbsp;open&nbsp;source&nbsp;microcontroller&nbsp;from Italy, is making headlines&nbsp;again. This time, its own documentary has been released and is free for everybody to watch. Arduino Documentary The documentary was independently made and depicts the origins, the philosophy, and the gre</p>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500VEX Robotic Projectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vex-robotic-projects<p>About VEX Robotics VEX&nbsp;Educational&nbsp;Robotics is a robotic building system which allows you to design, build, control, then disassemble and rebuild remote-controlled, autonomous or semi-autonomous robots. There is also a VEX Pro series which allow you to make even larger and more powerful robots.</p>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500How to Build a Simple Robot - Beetle Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-build-a-simple-robot-beetle-robot<p>Do not miss the new up-to-date and detailed How to Build a Robot - Grand Tutorial Series. The following article will show you how to build a simple robot,&nbsp;called &quot;The Beetle Robot&quot;, created by Jerome Demers. It&#39;s great for beginners and is easy to do.</p>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Get Your Smart Human From Htechhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-your-smart-human-from-htechHenry and the Incredibly Incorrigible, Inconveniently Intelligent Smart Human Author Lynn Messina imagined a world where robots are the norm and humans are convenient appliances to do menial chores around the house. In her book Henry and the Incredibly Incorrigible, Inconveniently IntelligenThu, 03 Jan 2013 13:03:18 -0500Boxing Week Salehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boxing-week-saleBoxing Week Sale Are you looking for a robotic deal? look no further, from December 24th 2012 (we are starting early!) to January the 2nd 2013 you can benefit from awesome robotic deals. Visit our sales section today and get some discounted robotic sweetness.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:21:53 -0500The Usual Humanoidshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-usual-humanoidsHumanoid robots are becoming larger and more capable, and the prices are dropping every year, contributing to the dramatic increase in popularity. Since we are privileged to have access to the most popular ones, including the Bioloid, DARwIn OP, Nao, and Robokind, we created the picture below so yThu, 13 Dec 2012 16:54:14 -05002012 End of the Year Message From RobotShop's CEOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2012-end-of-the-year-message-from-robotshops-ceoSeason’s greetings everyone! It’s been an incredible year. I am grateful to be surrounded by such a great team and also to be part of this exciting adventure which is RobotShop and the robotic revolution. We have accomplished many things this year, all with the objective of fulfilling ouWed, 12 Dec 2012 18:29:44 -0500Arduino Wavefront Algorithmhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-wavefront-algorithmFirst Up... If you want to find out what Wavefront Mapping is all about head over to the Society of Robots Tutorial. It has a great wtite up and its where I first learnt about it.&nbsp;Basic's done, So lets talk about Map size limits.....The Arduino 2560 &amp; 1280 both have 8k of SRAM (where the maSat, 08 Dec 2012 18:48:30 -0500All Robots Get Together, Most Epic Robot TV Adhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/all-robots-get-together-most-epic-robot-tv-adMinds + Machine TV Add General Electric has released what might be the most epic robot-themed TV ad ever. Take a look below. The ad features many well known real robots as well as robots from science-fiction. The fictional robots include Robbie, B-9 (Lost in Space), the original K.I.T.T.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:39:30 -0500I For One Welcome Our New Robot Lamp Overlordshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/i-for-one-welcome-our-new-robot-lamp-overlordsPinokio Face Tracking Lamp Students from Victoria University (Toronto, Canada) created a real-life version of the Disney Pixar lamp and called it "Pinokio". This playful robot can detect and track faces and also express emotions using its movements and reactions. It uses servo motors to actuate iThu, 06 Dec 2012 11:33:55 -0500Make the world around you with a 3D printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/make-the-world-around-you-with-a-3d-printerMakerBot Replicator 2 3D printers are types of robots that are revolutionizing the manufacturing sector. They make product creation accessible&nbsp;to (almost) everyone by taking care of the precise and often cost-prohibitive work involved in building a physical object. In the same way regular compMon, 03 Dec 2012 15:58:15 -0500Autom, a Robot That Helps You Lose Weighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autom-a-robot-that-helps-you-lose-weightAutom Diet Robot  Autom is a small companion robot created by Intuitive Automata. Its main goal is to encourage people to have a healthy diet, and exercise regularly with the objective of loosing weight and staying healthy. This robot uses its social capabilities, which include speech and eye-Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:03:08 -0500Black Friday Sale at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/black-friday-sale-at-robotshopBlack Friday Sale In order to thank you all for being happy RobotShop customers, we are offering you a great promotion for this year's Thanksgiving holiday. From Friday, November 22nd, to Monday, November 26th, you can get a total value of 70$ for free when ordering the Neato XV-21 Thanksgiving bunThu, 22 Nov 2012 17:44:33 -0500New Apps on the MyRobots App Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-apps-on-the-myrobots-app-storeNew Apps on the MyRobots App Store Lynxmotion, the popular robotic kit manufacturer, just made all of their  robotic applications available via the MyRobots App Store. Their applications are mainly used for controlling servo motors using their popular SSC-32 servo motor controller, and for makinWed, 21 Nov 2012 16:28:17 -0500Bad Idea: Giving a Razor-Sharp Knife to a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bad-idea-giving-a-razor-sharp-knife-to-a-robotCIROS Robot Cuts Cucumber The Korean Institute of Science and Technology had the very good (read "terrible") idea of giving a very sharp kitchen knife to a robot and teaching it how to use it. Fortunately until now, CIROR, the knife-wielding humanoid robot, can only cut cucumbers with its new tooFri, 16 Nov 2012 15:43:11 -0500BeBionic3 Arm Is the Most advanced Bionic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bebionic3-arm-is-the-most-advanced-bionic-armNigel Ackland uses bionic hand to pour beer Nigel Ackland had the misfortune of losing his hand in an accident. He is now the proud owner (and tester) of a BeBionic3 robot hand.  This bionic prosthesis senses the electrical activity in his arm muscles and activates gripping or wrist rotating aFri, 09 Nov 2012 14:56:18 -0500More Than 1000000 Views in Our YouTube Channelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-than-1000000-views-in-our-youtube-channelRobotShopTV Youtube Channel We are happy to announce that our YouTube channel RobotShopTV got over one million views! It makes us happy and proud to know that you are watching our videos. Below you can see one of our latest videos for your enjoyment. Head to our channel for more robotic Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:25:14 -0500Roboticapp Releases Updates for the MyRobots App Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboticapp-releases-updates-for-the-myrobots-app-storeNew RoboticApp Apps The creative minds behind RoboticApp recently released new versions of their popular applications with new functionality - and made them available via the MyRobots App Store. RoboChat: received an update and still provides interaction with your iRobot Roomba using a chatTue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:26 -0500HUBO Shows What Is Expected in Robotic Disaster Responsehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hubo-shows-what-is-expected-in-robotic-disaster-responseHUBO holding a powertool We reported on the DARPA Humanoid Challenge before, but now we finally have a video that shows what would be the ideal winner of the contest, as imagined by the Universities behind the HUBO humanoid robot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3gnPp97jD8 Of course this is just Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:27:36 -0400Bossa Nova Creates mObi, the First Commercial Ballbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bossa-nova-creates-mobi-the-first-commercial-ballbotBossa Nova Robotics, the manufacturer of countless robotic toys, has unveiled their newest robot at the 2012 RoboBusiness Summit in Pittsburgh. mObi, A ballbot bt Bossa Nova Robotics The new "mObi" is certainly not part of Bossa Nova's toy robot lineup, and is the first commercial ballbot iMon, 29 Oct 2012 16:33:12 -0400A4988 and steppers My experience and mistakeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a4988-and-steppers-my-experience-and-mistakesI've bought a few of the pololu stepper drivers A4988 to populate a ramps1.3 board used in printrbot. Before building the mechanics I soldered together the ramps board and plugged it all together with my arduino mega2560 and the drivers. Having tried to work out the best software combination withFri, 19 Oct 2012 18:32:51 -0400Meet Baxter, the Robot with Common Sensehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-baxter-the-robot-with-common-senseHeartland Robotics, founded by Rodney Brooks as reported before, changed its identity to Rethink Robotics.  And rethinking robotics they do as they recently released Baxter, a robot with common sense as they brand it. Baxter overview Baxter redefines industrial robots since it allows small anFri, 12 Oct 2012 14:37:48 -0400Makerbot Replicator 2 Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/makerbot-replicator-2-available-at-robotshopMakerBot Replicator 2 MakerBot Industries keeps innovating in the 3D printing field. Not very long ago, they unveiled the replicator, a more performant 3D printer that enabled hobbyists to print larger and more complex objects. Now, a few days ago actually, they released the new Replicator 2Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:09:05 -0400RobotShop is the 10th Quebec Growth Leaderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-is-the-10th-quebec-growth-leaderL'actualité Growth Leaders As announced by L'actualité magazine last week, RobotShop finds itself to be the 10th fastest growing company in Quebec. After being ranked among the top 200 Canadian fastest growing companies by Profit, RobotShop has now been ranked as the 10th Quebec leading companyMon, 17 Sep 2012 15:20:38 -0400The Future of Robotics, As Forbes Sees Ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-of-robotics-as-forbes-sees-itALIZ-E Project Nao Human-Robot Interaction The Forbes web site started a new column about the future of robotics. Unlike other news sources, instead of focusing on the latest technological advances and research, they are interested in the real-world application of robotic technology. In otherFri, 14 Sep 2012 13:57:45 -0400RobotShop Takes Over Lynxmotion's Legacyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-takes-over-lynxmotions-legacyRobotShop is very proud to announce today the acquisition of Lynxmotion, a leading manufacturer of educational robotic kits. As described in a press release published today, RobotShop will be taking over all of Lynxmotion's operations and effectively continuing Lynxmotion's mission of allowing robotWed, 12 Sep 2012 10:30:06 -0400Running Away Is Futile... Robots Are Now Faster Than Humans!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/running-away-is-futile-robots-are-now-faster-than-humansBoston Dynamics' Cheetah Boston Dynamics' "Cheetah" robot just broke its own speed record. This in and of  itself is quite an achievement, considering it was already the fastest legged robot in existence, but it also broke Usain Bolt's record (100m and 200m sprinting world champion)! The cheetaFri, 07 Sep 2012 16:04:26 -0400CRX10 Educational Platform Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/crx10-educational-platform-now-available-at-robotshopCRX10 Educational Robot The CRX10 is designed to satisfy the demand for versatile, affordable and safe educational robots. This capable little rover is easy to use and links theory and practice in order to help students learn the principles of robotics. The robot includes wireless communication,Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:57:36 -0400Chapter 13: Roomba Discovery Motherboard Connectionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-13-roomba-discovery-motherboard-connections Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 05 Sep 2012 08:34:45 -0400Chapter 12: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Cliff Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-12-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-cliff-sensors Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 05 Sep 2012 08:33:36 -0400Bad Idea: Give a Super Powerful Laser to A Robot Snakehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bad-idea-give-a-super-powerful-laser-to-a-robot-snakeWe all certainly love robots and we are thrilled to see new advancements in robotics. However, sometimes we wonder if humans have already gone too far in their quest to make ever more capable (and dangerous) robots. The "LaserSnake" illustrates well this well: LaserSnake Cutting Through Metal ReseFri, 31 Aug 2012 15:00:55 -0400Help Improve Robot Vision With Your Kinecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/help-improve-robot-vision-with-your-kinectKinect@Home Discerning shapes and recognizing objects takes humans several years to learn and it is an essential skill to survive and interact with the world around us. Machines also need to learn this important skill and although some researchers have made progress in recognizing objects, shapThu, 30 Aug 2012 10:41:45 -0400Chapter 11: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Drive Wheelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-11-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-drive-wheel Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 29 Aug 2012 11:01:25 -0400Chapter 10: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Caster Wheel Drop Switchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-10-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-caster-wheel-drop-switch Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:44 -0400Chapter 9: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Front Caster Wheelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-9-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-front-caster-wheel Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverTue, 28 Aug 2012 10:10:46 -0400Chapter 8: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Gear Assemblyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-8-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-side-brush-gear-assembly Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverTue, 28 Aug 2012 10:01:43 -0400Robots Have Tact? Robot Fingers That Can Feelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-have-tact-robot-fingers-that-can-feelBiotac Sensor Robots just gained a new sense: touch! Researchers from the University of Southern California, developed a sensitive robot finger that is filled with fluid and features a fingerprint just as human fingers do, they call it Biotac. As shown in the video below, they are usiFri, 24 Aug 2012 14:54:26 -0400Chapter 7: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Side Brush Motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-7-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-side-brush-motor Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverFri, 24 Aug 2012 13:08:44 -0400Chapter 6: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Speakerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-6-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-speaker Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverThu, 23 Aug 2012 15:39:44 -0400Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Motherboardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-5-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-motherboard Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverThu, 23 Aug 2012 15:26:59 -0400Introducing Miimo, Honda Joins the Robotic Lawn Mower Markethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-miimo-honda-joins-the-robotic-lawn-mower-marketUsually, when we think of Honda Robotics, we immediately picture the Asimo, their amazingly advanced humanoid. This might change next summer when Honda introduces a new robot: Miimo, a robot lawn mower. Miimo and Asimo having an argument As described by Honda in their press release, the robot willWed, 22 Aug 2012 14:11:46 -0400Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-4-how-to-replace-roomba-discovery-main-brush-motor Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:44 -0400Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-3-how-to-replace-roomba-discover-series-main-brush-casing Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverWed, 22 Aug 2012 11:11:50 -0400Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discoveryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-2-how-to-open-replace-frame-roomba-discovery Chapters Menu Chapter 1: What Is Roomba Discovery Series Saying To Me? Chapter 2: How to Open/Replace Frame Roomba Discovery Chapter 3: How to Replace Roomba Discover Series Main Brush Casing Chapter 4: How to Replace Roomba Discovery Main Brush Motor Chapter 5: How to Replace Roomba DiscoverMon, 20 Aug 2012 10:43:40 -0400Mars Curiosity is the Most Epic Robot Mission, And NASA Knows Ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mars-curiosity-is-the-most-epic-robot-mission-and-nasa-knows-itCuriosity on Mars The Mars Curiosity Mission is by far one of the most important robotic achievements of all times. Today, we got the first 360 degrees panorama from the rover and it is quite stunning. See it for yourself over at 360cities.net. Needless to say, NASA is very proud of their achiFri, 17 Aug 2012 15:12:03 -0400Giant Mechs Are Now a Reality, Kuratas Are Herehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/giant-mechs-are-now-a-reality-kuratas-are-hereKuratas Ride-in Giant Robot The Japanese did it again. This time they are fulfilling the dream of pretty much any robotic geek: to have your own functional giant Battle Mech that can be piloted by a grown adult and used to cruise through the city and defeat all your arch-enemies. Suidobashi heavy Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:13:44 -0400Meet the DFRobotShop Omni Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-the-dfrobotshop-omni-roverMost three and four wheel drive omnidirectional robots cost $500 and up and are usually intended for the research rather than the hobbyist market. For those who have the knowledge to design and build their own omniwheel driven robot, matching all the parts can be a daunting task: finding the right mTue, 14 Aug 2012 11:34:06 -0400Aldebaran buys Gostaihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aldebaran-buys-gostaiBack in May, Softbank purchased more than 80% of Aldebaran Robotics for $100 million. Then, Aldebaran purchased Karotz, the company which previously purchased Violet, creators of the Nabaztag. Now, Aldebaran has purchased Gostai, creator of the Jazz telepresence robot. "The association of our experFri, 10 Aug 2012 11:50:14 -0400Chapter 13: How to Replace Roomba 500 Series IR Bumper Sensor Boardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-13-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-ir-bumper-sensor-boards This repair guide explains how to replace Roomba 500 Series IR bumper sensor boards. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 13     Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:22:25 -0400Chapter 12: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Light-Touch Bumper Arrayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-12-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-light-touch-bumper-array This repair guide explains how to replace the light-touch bumper array on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 12Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:16:34 -0400Chapter 11: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Motherboardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-11-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-motherboard This repair guide explains how to replace the wheel module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 11          HFri, 10 Aug 2012 07:55:34 -0400Chapter 10: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Speakerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-10-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-speaker This repair guide explains how to replace the speaker on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 10          HoFri, 10 Aug 2012 07:48:23 -0400Chapter 9: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Casinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-9-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-main-brush-casing This repair guide explains how to replace the main brush casing on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below:  9     Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:04:16 -0400Chapter 8: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Main Brush Motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-8-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-main-brush-motor This repair guide explains how to replace the main brush motor on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 8         Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:55:05 -0400Chapter 6: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Brush Deck Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-6-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-brush-deck-module This repair guide explains how to replace the brush deck module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 6   Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:16:08 -0400Chapter 5: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Side Brush Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-5-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-side-brush-module This repair guide explains how to replace the side brush module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 5    Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:10:04 -0400Curiosity Has Landed!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/curiosity-has-landedIt has been years in the making; hundreds of engineers and scientists and debate after debate of where and how to land - but the rover Curiosity has finally touched down and is working properly. Image from Curiosity - Courtesy of JPL The rover, equipped with not only a multitude of cameras (17Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:56:43 -0400iRobot RP-VITA - Telepresence Robot For Hospitalshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-rp-vita-telepresence-robot-for-hospitalsiRobot already has robots for the home, the military and even for undersea exploration. In 2009, iRobot launched "iRobot Healthcare", but until now we have not heard much from that division. Now, with the release of RP-VITA  (based on iRobot's AVA platform), iRobot is making its way into hospitals Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:37:32 -0400Robot Catches Your Trashhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-catches-your-trashDon't you hate standing up to throw that candy wrapper or paper ball to the garbage? It takes a lot of energy to stand up, walk over to the garbage can, and then throw the litter away. If you have a garbage can without a lid, you might be tempted to throw (basketball style) your trash into the can, Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:28:19 -0400Chapter 4: How To Replace Roomba 500 Series Wheel Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-4-how-to-replace-roomba-500-series-wheel-module This repair guide explains how to replace the wheel module on a 500 series Roomba. For details on how to first disassemble your Roomba, please see Roomba 500 Series Servicing and Repair Guide Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba. Some of the 500 series Roombas are pictured below: 4      Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:21:38 -0400Chapter 3: How to Open Up Roomba 500 Serieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-3-how-to-open-up-roomba-500-series Chapter 2 coming soon: Maintenance This repair guide explains how to perform general disassembly on the Roomba 500 series robot vacuum. It is suggested to consult this guide when attempting any other repairs, as it will explain how to open up the frame to begin the repairs. Some of the 500 seriWed, 25 Jul 2012 10:17:54 -0400Chapter 1: What Is Roomba 500 Series Saying To Me?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chapter-1-what-is-roomba-500-series-saying-to-me If your Roomba 500 series is having a problem or is not working properly, it will communicate this to you by speaking, beeping, playing songs, and flashing lights. The following tables are essential in understanding possible problems the Roomba can have. Roomba will tell you what problem it has iWed, 25 Jul 2012 09:19:11 -0400New Product: Arduino Leonardohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-product-arduino-leonardoWe all love Arduino. This open-source microcontroller is incredibly successful, mainly thanks to the fact that it is powerful, very simple to program, and has allowed the community to develop derivatives and accessories. Arduino Leonardo Recently, there has been a new addition to the ArdMon, 23 Jul 2012 12:02:26 -0400OmniCorp Will Soon Release RC 2000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/omnicorp-will-soon-release-rc-2000ED-209. Looks familiar? The robotics security giant OmniCorp wants your city to be safe. Adding to their growing list of defense robots will be their newest development, the RC 2000. They are very secretive at the moment about the technology involved, but it is said to combine the resilience and Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:45:45 -0400R/C with arduino & NRF24L01+ 2.4GHz Antenna Wireless Transceiver Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/r-c-with-arduino-nrf24l01-2-4ghz-antenna-wireless-transceiver-module&nbsp;October, 11th 2012Well, my prototype remote controller is nearly finished now.Bellow you can see the ON/OFF switch placement (that's for you Hoff).The backside of the board after a hand of nail polish (yeah, I know, yet another archaic method). Also notice the little blue jumper wire that I haFri, 20 Jul 2012 13:22:39 -0400Another Year, Another Awesome Robot Film Festivalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/another-year-another-awesome-robot-film-festivalRobot Film Festival 2012 The 2012 Robot Film Festival took place last weekend (on July 14th) in New York. The festival opened with a per-screening of the upcoming movie Robot &amp; Frank, winner of the Sundance Film Festival. http://vimeo.com/45874395 The festival features a myriad of short filWed, 18 Jul 2012 16:31:35 -0400Feedback Fridayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/feedback-fridayIn The Mail We are back with another "Feedback Friday". As you may know, at RobotShop, we strive to offer the best and fastest service possible. We do this by answering all of our communications within 24 business hours (the majority of which are answered within 3 working hours) and by shipping yFri, 13 Jul 2012 14:42:27 -0400Angry Robots: The Origin of Dubstephttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/angry-robots-the-origin-of-dubstepFor some time we thought dubstep was simply a new awesome type of music that probably comes from aliens, and that features some amazing beat drops. However, we now understand that it comes from angry robots. Dubstep As shown in the menial kitchen robotic dispute in the video below, a ratherThu, 12 Jul 2012 18:36:03 -0400Controling Robots With Your Mind, The Latest in Laziness?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/controling-robots-with-your-mind-the-latest-in-lazinessResearchers from the Vere project are using an fMRI machine to "read" thoughts from a human user and use those signals to control the motion of a small humanoid robot as demonstrated in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXFmRzNZHqc This project is very interesting because the use oMon, 09 Jul 2012 11:45:51 -0400Curiosity's Most Terrifying 7 Minutes of Autonomyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/curiositys-most-terrifying-7-minutes-of-autonomyNot many robots enjoy full autonomy; humans often prefer to supervise them and make sure they are doing their job right. However, there are some situations where direct supervision is impossible. For instance, when sending robots to explore space, the communication latency increases as they get fartThu, 28 Jun 2012 09:55:19 -0400Choose the best robot for you. RobotShop helps you Comparehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/choose-the-best-robot-for-you-robotshop-helps-you-compareRobot Vacuum Comparison RobotShop is the leading source for domestic robot technology. We offer a varied selection of Robot Vacuums and our services are unmatched. We have several models of robotic vacuum cleaners and it sometimes can be difficult to choose the right model for a situation or enviroWed, 27 Jun 2012 12:24:32 -0400Feedback Fridayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/feedback-friday-1In the Mail It is the time again to review our mail and share with you some of the most interesting feedback we got this week. Get ready from a blitz of positivism from our beloved customers: Outstanding customer service! Was expecting to have to ship in our broken unit and then wait for repairs anFri, 22 Jun 2012 14:20:20 -0400New iRobot Roomba 790 Available for Orderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-irobot-roomba-790-available-for-orderRoomba 790 Vacuum Cleaning Robot The new Roomba 790 from iRobot is now available at RobotShop. You can place an order right away and the stock should be coming in the following days. What is new about the 790? iRobot Roomba 790 Remote Control The most important innovation in the Roomba 790 is its Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:51:47 -0400MyRobots Connect Unboxinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-connect-unboxingWe announced in the past that the MyRobots Connect, a serial-to-ethernet gateway that allows you to connect simples devices to MyRobots.com was available in stock. MyRobots Connect Kit Now, we decided to present it in a video to show what you get when you buy one and how easy it is to connect iThu, 21 Jun 2012 15:33:19 -0400Get POPSCI June's Hottest Gadget: Windorohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-popsci-junes-hottest-gadget-windoroThe savvy tech geeks at POPSCI recently included the Windoro as part of Junes's hottest gadgets; we couldn't agree more with that choice. Windoro WCR-I001 Window Cleaning Robot The Windoro is really the first window cleaning robot available to normal consumers. This autonomous robot uses microfWed, 20 Jun 2012 11:32:06 -0400Go Sphero! Get Your Robot Ball Todayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/go-sphero-get-your-robot-ball-todaySphero, by Orbotix Sphero is an amazing robotic ball that  can be controlled via a Smartphone using Bluetooth. There are various free apps designed specifically for this robot ball allowing it to be programmed to follow patterns, play games, scare your cat, and more. Most importantly, it is noWed, 13 Jun 2012 12:59:28 -0400Feedback Fridayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/feedback-friday-2As it is tradition now for Fridays, let's review some of the feedback we got from you, our beloved customers. In The Mail Really happy with the turnaround time and shipping of a new unit right away, along with the free shipping back {for the defective unit}. This is pro service and I will be sure tFri, 08 Jun 2012 14:16:31 -04003D Printed Robotic Hand You Can Makehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3d-printed-robotic-hand-you-can-make3D Printed Animatronic Hand Hairygael has put together an amazing project. He 3D printed an entire robot hand and forearm and used hobby servo motors and an Arduino board to drive it. As you can see in the picture above, the hand looks amazing and if you watch the video below, you will see it moThu, 07 Jun 2012 09:19:24 -0400RobotShop "The Amazon of Robotics" is the 63rd Fastest Growing Company in Canada!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-the-amazon-of-robotics-is-the-63rd-fastest-growing-company-in-canadaPROFIT 200 Canada&#039;s Fastest-Growing Company The 24th annual PROFIT 200 ranking of the top 200 Canada's fastest-growing company has been released today. We are very proud to report that RobotShop is the number 63 on that amazing list with an 843% growth in the last five years. We must say Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:49:41 -0400Thanks to Our Awesome Customershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/thanks-to-our-awesome-customersIn the Mail At RobotShop, we strive to put robotics at your service by providing you - yes you -  our beloved customer, the best service we can. For this reason, we are happy to receive your comments, suggestions and feedback about your experience. Take a look at just some of the comments that cFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:22:32 -0400Heartland Robotics Announces its Official Launchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heartland-robotics-announces-its-official-launchHeartland Robotics Heartland Robotics (covered before) is a company that promises to bring the robotics industry to North America by creating a low-cost robotic manipulator that will make complex-robotics available to everyone. But... you probably knew all that already. What is new and exiting isFri, 01 Jun 2012 10:01:18 -0400"Smart Pebbles" Can Replicate Objects On-the-Flyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smart-pebbles-can-replicate-objects-on-the-flySmart Pebbles 2D Duplication An MIT research group created tiny robots called "smart pebbles". Although individually these robots do not have a lot of intelligence, they can collaborate and function together in order to replicate simple objects as shown below. The video below shows onlyMon, 28 May 2012 13:57:03 -0400Play Golf With Robots This Summerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/play-golf-with-robots-this-summerWe believe golf is a fine sport, but until recently it was not very "robotic". In the hopes of adding more cybernetic interest to golf, allow us to introduce some awesome golfing products we now carry. CaddyTrek Autonomous Golf Caddy Why pay a human to drag around your expensive golf clubs when yoThu, 24 May 2012 11:28:30 -0400Cool Robots From ICRA 2012https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cool-robots-from-icra-2012For those of you who could not attend ICRA 2012, here is a video compilation of all the awesome robots that were present including, DARPA, ARM, NASA's Robonaut2, Willow Garage PR2, ReconRobotics Scout and Intuitive DaVinci. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6MZV88AvXo#! &nbsp; Via IEEE Spectrum.Tue, 22 May 2012 14:47:05 -0400Should You Get a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/should-you-get-a-robotic-vacuum-cleaner Since the day robotic vacuums were introduced, household cleaning was changed forever. Due to their sleek design and advanced technology, people are hitting the market to purchase their own robot vacuum cleaner. But is the device worth it? Let's get started with the basics and then check out the moThu, 17 May 2012 14:12:08 -0400Tetraplegic Woman's Brain Moves Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tetraplegic-womans-brain-moves-robot-armThe BrainGate2 technology allowed a tetraplegic (or quadriplegic) woman to control a robotic arm using her brain as shown in the video below. This technology uses a brain implant that broadcasts the neurons' signals to a computer interface and although the prospect of poking electrodes into your braThu, 17 May 2012 12:47:08 -0400Arduino Microcontroller Feature Comparisonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-microcontroller-feature-comparison Arduino is fast becoming one of the most popular microcontrollers used in robotics.There are many different types of Arduino microcontrollers which differ not only in design and features, but also in size and processing capabilities. In this article, you’ll understand the differences between the Mon, 14 May 2012 11:04:29 -0400Survive The Robopocalypsehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/survive-the-robopocalypseAt RobotShop we understand that robots are friendly and that they only want to make us happy. However, in the very unlikely (but still possible) event that robots become self-aware, form a collective consciousness and want to destroy us all, we would like you to be prepared. The following viThu, 10 May 2012 13:22:45 -0400Spyder LB1200 Robot Lawn Mower Unpackedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/spyder-lb1200-robot-lawn-mower-unpacked Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Are you dreading mowing the lawn? Robot lawn mowers have been around for some time now, and almost all of them operate the same way. However, in the Spring of 2009 we all witnessed the latest revelation in lawn mowing technology with the Spyder Wed, 09 May 2012 06:49:52 -0400HERB Can Now Microwave Meals, Lazy People Rejoice!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/herb-can-now-microwave-meals-lazy-people-rejoiceHERB, the  Home Exploring Robot Butler by Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute, is now able to Microwave meals completely autonomously as illustrated in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k715Rd9mJJw For those of you not familiar with this robot, allow him to introduce himself in tWed, 02 May 2012 14:57:38 -0400Can a Robot Vacuum Do Other Tasks?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/can-a-robot-vacuum-do-other-tasksBehold a compilation of highly scientific tests conducted by our highly skilled engineers. These thorough experiments show Roomba, Neato, and other robot vacuums attempting tasks and undergoing tests that will potentially make our human lives more enjoyable. If you ever wondered if your Roomba Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:23:43 -0400Neato Robotics Raises $12.2 Million In Fundinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-robotics-raises-12-2-million-in-fundingBuy the Neato Robotics XV-11 at RobotShop.com Neato Robotics, the maker of the awesome Neato XV-Series Robots just closed a deal for12.2M$ in funding from strategic partners including Vorwerk Ventures, and Noventi Ventures. "The funding is a strong vote of confidence from our current investorFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:39:11 -0400New DARPA Challenge: Make a Robot Action Herohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-darpa-challenge-make-a-robot-action-heroDARPA Robotic Challenge The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military, issued a new challenge to all roboticists of the world to create a new generation of RescuFri, 20 Apr 2012 13:39:31 -0400MyRobots Connect Now in Stockhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-connect-now-in-stockWe are proud to announce the MyRobots Connect, an Ethernet-to-serial gateway, is now in stock! With this module you can easily connect your robots to the web by using wireless serial communication via XBee. What is this, why do I care? MyRobots makes it possible for smart devices and connected robotThu, 19 Apr 2012 12:51:54 -0400The New Neato XV-21 Is your Pet's Best Friendhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-new-neato-xv-21-is-your-pets-best-friendNeato XV-21 There is a new member in the Neato Robotics family: the XV-21. Beside sporting funky colors, this new model has an improved filter capable of retaining fine dust and particles while maintaining a high airflow, and a unique brush that combines bristles with the original rubber flapWed, 18 Apr 2012 13:59:07 -0400Oddwerx, The Best Smartphone Robot Yet?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/oddwerx-the-best-smartphone-robot-yetOddwerx Ike And Lucy Oddwerx, produced by OLogic Inc is a very impressive and very capable smartphone robotic platform. The platform is compatible with all the major software development platforms including MyRobots.com, Android, IOS and ROS. This robot even won the California Cloud Robotics HaWed, 11 Apr 2012 10:23:10 -0400Robots Celebrate Easter Toohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-celebrate-easter-tooHappy Easter to all robots and all humans! As seen below, robot manufacturer Clearpath Robotics has been having some Easter fun with a few TurtleBots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jagdw-G3mU &nbsp;Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:06:43 -0400Google Project Glass, A.K.A. Terminator Visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/google-project-glass-a-k-a-terminator-visionProject Glass by Google Google is at it again and is giving us a peek at another mind-blowing project! Project: Glass, from the Secret Lab Google X aims to create an augmented reality mobile interface that will enable us to get on-the-go information by superimposing it on top of our field of viWed, 04 Apr 2012 12:34:01 -0400"Raisons d'Être" of Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/raisons-detre-of-robotsRobots can be used in almost any situation and are primarily intended to help humans in some way, shape or form. If you are unsure of what you want your robot to do or simply want to concentrate your efforts on specific tasks, here are some ideas: &nbsp; Amusement &amp; Companionship Building a rWed, 04 Apr 2012 10:32:59 -0400Robot Car Helps Blind Man Get a Tacohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-car-helps-blind-man-get-a-tacoWe love to see robotics used to enable humans to regain their lost abilities and freedom. See how a Google self-driving car enables a blind man to drive again and do whatever he feels like doing (even going to get a taco). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdgQpa1pUUE This shows the true potentThu, 29 Mar 2012 13:49:25 -0400Rubik's cube solving robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rubiks-cube-solving-robotThis blog is dedicated to build a Rubik's cube solving robot. I'll not give you any guarantee to even update this blog or finish it. I just want to share and discuss some ideas.The first thing I did was to buy 3 Rubik's cubes at taobao.com (a kind of Chinese Ebay), each around 10 RMB.&nbsp; I boughtTue, 27 Mar 2012 10:46:02 -0400Outsource Your Chores Through a Robot Via the Heaphy Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/outsource-your-chores-through-a-robot-via-the-heaphy-projectWhen we think about cloud robotics, we understand it consist of off-loading the computationally intensive tasks from a robot to a more powerful external resource that will process the data and send an answer or instructions on what to do back to the robot. We usually envision this computational oMon, 26 Mar 2012 14:15:15 -0400Robotic Research, Initiatives and Educationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-research-initiatives-and-educationResearch underway in higher education (colleges, universities and graduate laboratories) as well as government and private labs will form the basis of tomorrow's toys, domestic robots and more! If you encounter a dead link, or have found that content linked to from these pages is inappropriate, pleaMon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:58 -0400Amazon Buys Kiva Systems, The Largest Acquisition in Robot History?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/amazon-buys-kiva-systems-the-largest-acquisition-in-robot-historyThe giant Internet retailer Amazon announced earlier this week the acquisition of Kiva Systems, the creators of a ground-breaking robotic order fulfillment system. The transaction will amount to a whooping 775 M$. See the video below to have a better understanding of why Amazon believes this roFri, 23 Mar 2012 09:48:11 -0400Windoro Unboxing, Robots Can Now Clean Your Windows Toohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/windoro-unboxing-robots-can-now-clean-your-windows-tooWe are proud to announce the immediate availability of a new and exciting robot: the Windoro WCR-I001 Window Cleaning Robot. Windoro WCR-i001 Window Cleaning Robot This robot comes in two parts that work together as a team to clean most type of windows. The driving part navigates on one side of thTue, 20 Mar 2012 15:02:59 -0400Robot Operating Time & Efficiencyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-operating-time-amp-efficiencyHave you wondered why some robots can run much longer than others, or why UAVs can only hover for a few minutes? The battery pack you choose is certainly important, but there are many additional factors which have a huge influence on the total time your robot operates between charges. Drive Motors Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:33:45 -0500University of Pennsylvania Amazing Quad-Rotorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/university-of-pennsylvania-amazing-quad-rotorsThe fellows at the University of Pennsylvania did it again. They haven an even more impressive quad-rotor UAV demo that was done for their latest TED talk. This presentation summarizes their impressive work and features a rather surprising finale that you don't want to miss. So sit tight aTue, 06 Mar 2012 16:16:51 -0500Robots Create The Jobs of the Future, More Than a Million of Themhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-create-the-jobs-of-the-future-more-than-a-million-of-themRobots Create Jobs The market research firm Metra Martech conducted a study named "Positive Impact of Industrial Robots on Employment" that shows robotics will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years. A growth in robot use over the next five years will result in thWed, 29 Feb 2012 08:52:21 -0500Gears in Sketchuphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gears-in-sketchupIn robotics, you&nbsp; usually&nbsp;want more torque or speed out of your motors. You can&nbsp;achieve &nbsp;this by using gears.But how can you get them?You could carve them out from wood or plastics, or use a 3D printer.On my current robot, I would need 4&nbsp;equally&nbsp;big gears. So I'll show Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:34:52 -0500Robot Lawn Mowers: More Than Your Usual Mowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-lawn-mowers-more-than-your-usual-mower Are you looking for the best and most innovative lawn mower? Are you tired of using the ancient type of lawn mower that provides less performance than what you have expected while polluting the air around you? At RobotShop, you can almost find every kind of robot that you are looking for, includingWed, 22 Feb 2012 14:14:31 -0500Who is Coming to the Cloud Robotics Hackathon?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/who-is-coming-to-the-cloud-robotics-hackathonIn just 10 days the first Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon will take place. Join the 200 people already registered for a full weekend of hacking and connecting robots to the cloud. Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon If you are not aware yet of what this hackathon is all about, see our previous coveragTue, 21 Feb 2012 11:48:15 -0500Why Robotics?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-roboticsRobotics Venn Diagram It is becoming increasingly important for schools to improve and broaden their scope and selection of technological subjects/topics in order to compete in a global market. More and more robotics manufacturers are noticing this potentially huge market and are making their proThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:22 -0500Humans Want More Domestic Robots, Study Sayshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/humans-want-more-domestic-robots-study-saysA recent survey done by Persuadable Research,  a marketing analytic form, shows that the majority of the people prefer to use robots to do their domestic tasks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45JcjHlvno8 At RobotShop, we know people want domestic robots, and so to meet that growing demand... hWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:05:46 -0500Asus Agait Valentine Special! Say "I love you" With a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asus-agait-valentine-special-say-i-love-you-with-a-robotRobotShop has some gift ideas for your special Valentine this year. With great prices on the Asus E-Clean Enhanced and the Asus E-Clean Mini, you are certain to capture your loved ones' heart. The special prices start today and end Feb. 15th. Hurry if you would like to get one before Valentine's DayThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:29:18 -0500MyRobots.com Launches Its Robot App Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-com-launches-its-robot-app-storeAt the time of this post, the MyRobots.com App Store has been live for just over 12 hours and is the first robot-specific App Store to list applications which are ready to buy! MyRobots.com Robot App Store The first available applications are intended for use with the iRobot Roomba Vacuums, one ofTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:43 -0500Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon! Hack Robots, Hack the Futurehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/global-cloud-robotics-hackathon-hack-robots-hack-the-futureOn the weekend of March 2nd to March 4th, a Global Cloud Robotics Hackathon will be held in several cities around the world. This initiative is born in Montreal, Canada where the main event will be held but other cities are challenged to participate and to show off their robot hacking skills. CloudWed, 25 Jan 2012 15:29:57 -0500Real Steel Giveaway! Real Steal?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/real-steel-giveaway-real-stealUs, robot geeks, love robot movies (...even if we sometimes complain about inaccuracies and fallacies), and Real Steel is a great robot movie now available on DVD and Blue-ray. So, in order to satisfy both your cravings for robots and your desire for entertainment, we are giving away three BluWed, 25 Jan 2012 10:14:05 -0500Kids Get It, Robots Will Be Integral Parts of Their Liveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kids-get-it-robots-will-be-integral-parts-of-their-livesA recent study by Latitude shows that children from around the world see robots as a natural companion that able to help them learn and play. We encourage you to read the full report. Robots@School The study also shows that the inherent "nerdiness" of a robot is cool and that children blur tThu, 19 Jan 2012 16:39:14 -0500Arduino Robotics Projectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-robotics-projectsAbout Arduino Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino can sense the environment by receiving inThu, 19 Jan 2012 14:01:26 -0500Justin Bieber is Actually a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/justin-bieber-is-actually-a-robotWell, that was a lie intended to catch your attention. At least as far as we can tell, Justin Bieber is not a robot, but don't go away yet - we do have some news regarding the Canadian pop star and robots. Bieber Bot Justin Bieber will be presenting robots form TOSY Robotics, a Vietnamese roboticsWed, 11 Jan 2012 14:38:17 -0500Happy New Year for all Robots and all Roboticistshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/happy-new-year-for-all-robots-and-all-roboticistsDuring this end of the year, we could remember all the amazing robots 2011 brought to us including the new Asimo, the awesome bionics projects and incredibly popular Tankbot. But instead, we would like to show you a single picture that might inspire you, or more likely instill some fear into Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:51:35 -0500Project Ideas & Materialshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/project-ideas-amp-materialsChoosing the right technology for the classroom can seem like a daunting task given the variety of different products on the market, their capabilities and multitude of features. RobotShop has divided the most popular robotic kits and presents the information in such a way that it can be used to difWed, 28 Dec 2011 07:01:05 -0500RobotShop Boxing Weekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-boxing-weekBoxing Week Sale at RobotShop The boxing week starts today (December 23rd)  at RobotShop, so we encourage you all to come and check out our sales! Among the most notable products are the Zibits ZX-34 R/C toy, the adorable Little Inu Interactive Pet Dinosaur and, for Canadian customers only the Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:06:46 -0500Live! From the cloud, It's MyRobots.comhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/live-from-the-cloud-its-myrobots-comMyRobots.com - Connect your Robots, Reap the benefits Breaking news, MyRobots.com is live and running! MyRobots.com aims to connect all robots and intelligent devices to the Internet. In doing so, we augment their capabilities enabling them to be remotely monitored and controlled. We strive to makeTue, 20 Dec 2011 12:02:30 -0500Find the Perfect Gift for the Roboticist in Your Lifehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/find-the-perfect-gift-for-the-roboticist-in-your-lifeClick Me For a Surprise It's the time of the year again to please the Roboticist in your life with geeky robotic gifts. There is so much choice and so many awesome robotic products that it can be difficult to choose the right one , but don't despair, RobotShop has its Holiday Gift CenteFri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:59 -0500Quad-Rotors Team Builds a 6m Towerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quad-rotors-team-builds-a-6m-towerQuad-Rotor Building Tower "Intelligent" quad-rotor robots are quite capable and never cease to amaze. We saw them doing aggressive aerial manoeuvres in the past, but this time it seems the quad-rotors are through showing-off their reckless flying and are moving on to more constructive endeTue, 06 Dec 2011 15:54:21 -0500Thank You RobotShop, Thank You Roboticistshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/thank-you-robotshop-thank-you-roboticistsRobot Turkey Today we received a nice heart-warming message from one of our customers, see it below: I dropped my Roomba a few weeks after I first got it years ago, and broke the IR sensor. (What a newbie - I was holding it by the dustbin). I taped it back on for a few years but eventually it got sFri, 25 Nov 2011 13:44:22 -0500Get a Neato XV-11 or XV-12 and Save 50$, Only for a Limited Timehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-a-neato-xv-11-or-xv-12-and-save-50-only-for-a-limited-time RobotShop has a Thanksgiving treat for you. If you buy a Neato XV-11 vacuum cleaner between today and  November 29th, you will get an automatic 50$ discount. This is a very considerable savings that can allow you to get even more robots! I know what Canadian readers are thinking: "It is not thaWed, 23 Nov 2011 17:45:15 -0500The Clock is Ticking for Cloud Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-clock-is-ticking-for-cloud-roboticsMyRobots.com Today the MyRobots.com team added a countdown timer on their website signalling the imminent launch of their new Cloud Robotics service. After months of planning, design and implementation, the highly anticipated BETA launch of MyRobots.com is scheduled for December 20th 2011, 9AM (GWed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:34 -0500MyRobots.com Starts The Countdown For The BETA Launch, Prepare for Liftoffhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-com-starts-the-countdown-for-the-beta-launch-prepare-for-liftoffMyRobots.com Starts The Final Countdown Today the MyRobots.com team added a countdown timer on their website signalling the imminent launch of their new Cloud Robotics Service. After months of planning, design and implementation, the highly anticipated BETA launch of MyRobots.com is scheduled forWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:55:00 -0500How to synchronise two CMOS Camera Modules for Stereo Visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-synchronise-two-cmos-camera-modules-for-stereo-visionIt has been a while since my last posting on this topic. In the meantime I made significant progress as you can see here:There is now a PCB with all necessary stuff on it which for example completely alleviates all I2C chip configuration problems I had in the past with my first wire-connected prototSat, 19 Nov 2011 09:07:49 -0500RobotShop Ultimate Challenge - Infinuvo QQ-2 Plushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-ultimate-challenge-infinuvo-qq-2-plusRobotshop Ultimate Challenge The RobotShop Ultimate Challenge for robot vacuum cleaners is complete! With the Infinuvo Cleanmate QQ-2 Plus having completed the Challenge, this concludes our current round of robot testing. Well, at least for now. Who knows what we'll be testing next here at RobotShoFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:13:28 -0500Arduino Nano on PCBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-nano-on-pcbAs I wrote in Chopstick Junior 1.0 (there you can see it in the robot) here comes the part with the Arduino Nano on a PCB.Why I did this?Well, it's just a try to use the Arduino Nano for other robots too. This gives me the chance to remove the MC and put it in another robot or just upgrade this one Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:48:23 -0500New ASIMO Is The Most Impressive Humanoid so Farhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-asimo-is-the-most-impressive-humanoid-so-farNew ASIMO from Honda Robotics Running Honda Robotics released a new version of ASIMO which is much faster and much more agile than its predecessors. The new ASIMO, is capable of running much faster, has dexterous hands and can even jump on one foot. This robot is clearly the most advanced humanTue, 08 Nov 2011 11:46:03 -0500PETMAN, An Early Version of The T100https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/petman-an-early-version-of-the-t100PETMAN has to be the most physically capable humanoid robot in terms of flexibility, range of motion and robustness. It has been developed by Boston Dynamics, the same people who created BigDog, and is intended to tryout military equipment. Check out this video in order to see the robot, walk, move Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:25:14 -0500More Vacuum Testing, More Robot Destructionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-vacuum-testing-more-robot-destructionThe RobotShop tech team released a new video for their Ultimate Challenge. If you were at all curious how the Neato XV-11 performed in the RobotShop Ultimate Challenge, then this post is for you. RobotShop has done the tests, compiled the results, and put it all together for you. The  findingsFri, 28 Oct 2011 09:44:03 -0400Robotiq Price Drops, Becomes The Most Affordable Adaptive Gripper?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotiq-price-drops-becomes-the-most-affordable-adaptive-gripperRobotiq Adaptive Gripper The Robotiq adaptive gripper, is a gorgeous heavy-duty dexterous hand for industrial manipulation and research. As you can see in the video below, it can manipulate objects of various sizes and shapes without issue. This type of robot is used in research and in iThu, 27 Oct 2011 14:30:15 -0400Robot Vacuums Revolt! Meet the E.ziclean Revolutionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-vacuums-revolt-meet-the-e-ziclean-revolutione.ziclean Revolution Robot Vacuum European RobotShop customers rejoice! The all-new E.ziclean Revolution by e.zicom is now available for purchase in Europe and should instigate many households to become cleaner and healthier. Will this robot be the first to trigger the Robolution? We don't knowFri, 21 Oct 2011 11:36:07 -0400Get a Robotic Geek's Dream Job, Join the RobotShop Tech Teamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-a-robotic-geeks-dream-job-join-the-robotshop-tech-teamThis is an amazing opportunity for any robotic geek out there who loves robots and wishes to be fully immersed in everything robotic.  As a Robotics Technician you will be exposed to our ridiculously large variety or products spanning every single area in the personal robotics market and wiTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:27:40 -0400Roomba 500 Gets Brutally Tested by RobotShop's Technical Teamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roomba-500-gets-brutally-tested-by-robotshops-technical-teamThe RobotShop Ultimate Challenge is moving along quickly now; the Roomba 500 series has completed all the tests and its final score is now available. If you recall, the robot vacuums are being scored by 15 different performance tests: how well they pick up debris, how fast they clean, how loud they Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:50:38 -0400RobotShop Ultimate Challenge: Results In for Roomba 500https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-ultimate-challenge-results-in-for-roomba-500Robotshop Ultimate Challenge The RobotShop Ultimate Challenge is moving along quickly now; the Roomba 500 series has completed all the tests and its final score is now available. If you recall, the robot vacuums are being scored by 15 different performance tests: how well they pick up debris, how fFri, 07 Oct 2011 17:00:55 -0400iRobot Roomba 780 Now Availablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-roomba-780-now-availableWe are proud to announce that RobotShop is the&nbsp;first Canadian retailer to have the latest iRobot Roomba in stock and available for order. The iRobot Roomba 780&nbsp;has many new features and is waiting for you to order it along with its many fellow&nbsp;robot vacuums. iRobot Roomba 780 What's Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:44:29 -0400Arduino UNO Super 2-Day Sale, Don't Miss Out!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-uno-super-2-day-sale-dont-miss-outRobotShop Arduino Super Sale Attention all RobotShop adepts! We are having an exclusive two-day sale on the awesome Arduino UNO Microcontroller. Arduino is hands down the most popular open-source microcontroller on the market, and it is an excellent choice for beginners and advanced experimenteFri, 30 Sep 2011 13:20:54 -0400RobotShop Begins Ultimate Challenge: Roomba 500https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-begins-ultimate-challenge-roomba-500Robotshop Ultimate Challenge The Ultimate Challenge for robot vacuums has begun! For this instalment we go on-site to the RobotShop's test lab to get a look at the Roomba 500 series being put through different tests. Check it out below: We're also pleased to tell you that you'll be gettinFri, 23 Sep 2011 09:19:49 -0400Tankbot Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tankbot-now-available-at-robotshopDesk Pets Tankbots After a long wait,the Tankbots from Desk Pets are now in stock at RobotShop. These little robots are very smart and can be controlled via an Apple iPad, iPhone or an Android smartphone. They also feature autonomous modes that include roaming around freely, solving a maze and moreWed, 21 Sep 2011 15:16:31 -0400Panasonic’s Evolta Robot Wants to be an Ironman Triathletehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/panasonics-evolta-robot-wants-to-be-an-ironman-triathleteEvolta to participate in the Ironman Triathlon Evolta is a small robot created by Panasonic to market their Evolta batteries. The little green robot is extremely energy-efficient and has accomplished many feats so far such as climbing the Grand Canyon using a rope and driving the Le Mans race tTue, 20 Sep 2011 11:38:44 -0400New Mint Plus Available for Preorder, Now With 100% More Cradlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-mint-plus-available-for-preorder-now-with-100-more-cradleWe all love the Mint, the small floor wiping robot from Evolution Robotics that came out last year. Today, Evolution Robotics is launching their new Mint Plus and you can preorder it at RobotShop. We expect to have it in stock on the first weeks of October 2011. Mint Plus on charging Cradle Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:57:46 -0400Doubt Robots are Taking Over the World? See the Infographichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/doubt-robots-are-taking-over-the-world-see-the-infographicRobots are becoming increasingly capable, intelligent and flexible. As a result, they can perform an increasing amount of tasks and are also taking more and more jobs all over the world. The infographic below created by Mezzmer Eyeglasses explains the situation of robots in the workplace brilliWed, 14 Sep 2011 11:01:26 -0400DFRobotShop Rover Pre-order Promotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dfrobotshop-rover-pre-order-promotion Good news everyone! (you should read this in Professor Farnsworth's voice). Until October 3rd 2011, the new DFRobotShop Rover V2 Mecanum kit and DFRobotShop Rover Expansion Plate are on sale. This means that you can obtain a rebate of 20% and 10% respectively when you pre-order! You can find Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:38:51 -0400Documentary about Cyborgs by a Cyborghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/documentary-about-cyborgs-by-a-cyborgThe recently released Deus Ex: Human Revolution video game is raising some very interesting questions regarding Cyborgs, bionic implants (or augmentations as they are referred to in the game).  The documentary below explores the similarities between the fictitious augmentations and the cuFri, 02 Sep 2011 14:16:13 -0400Chatbot Chitchat, What Happens When AIs Get Together?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chatbot-chitchat-what-happens-when-ais-get-togetherChatbots have always been very popular computer programs and provide, among other things, a way for people to converse without the need of another human. Some chatbots have even been given a humanoid robotic avatar. This being said, their train of thought is not always very clear and can lWed, 31 Aug 2011 08:48:20 -0400Polymorph Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/polymorph-robotic-armMaking a robotic arm is a good introductory project for those wanting to get started with robotics. A simple robot arm can be straight forward to build and would require hobby servo motors to actuate each joint, a control system such as the Arduino, and a power source. Nevertheless, one of the mosTue, 30 Aug 2011 14:10:05 -0400NeuroSky Mindwave EEG Sensor Available For Preorderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neurosky-mindwave-eeg-sensor-available-for-preorderThere are many ways of controlling your robot, complex computer programs, joysticks, speech, your own body motion and it can be pretty cool, but wouldn't it be nice if you could control your robots via your thoughts? NeuroSky Mindwave Controlling robots or other machines directly with yourFri, 26 Aug 2011 14:56:51 -0400iRobot 110, A Robot You Can Throwhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-110-a-robot-you-can-throwiRobot has been working for some time now on an inexpensive (relatively speaking) military robot that would allow soldiers to explore hard-to-reach areas without risking their lives. You can see the results of their efforts in the video below, the iRobot 110 throwable robot. http://www.youtube.cMon, 22 Aug 2011 16:41:30 -0400Where is WALL-E?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/where-is-wall-eIf you ever wondered how all fictional robots would look like in a single picture, see below for the answer in this beautifully rendered Where is Wally? parody (Where's Waldo? for Canada and USA). Where is WALL-E? You can click on the picture to see it full-size. While looking for WALL-E, keep aFri, 19 Aug 2011 13:34:19 -0400Child Gets Robotic Hand From Mercedes and Touch Bionichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/child-gets-robotic-hand-from-mercedes-and-touch-bionicWhat happens when a 14 year old Formula 1 enthusiast emails Mercedes-Benz asking for a contribution for a new 58 000 $ bionic arm? If Matthew James (from Woking , UK) serves as a reference: he gets it. Matthew was born missing part of his left arm and hand and is now the owner of a very advanceThu, 18 Aug 2011 11:43:30 -0400Swarmanoid, Robot Collaboration At Its Besthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/swarmanoid-robot-collaboration-at-its-bestSwarmanoid Swarm robotics -using several simple collaborating robots to accomplish very complex tasks, instead of using a single very complex robot-  is becoming increasingly popular. The Swarmanoid project is a perfect example of what can be achieved by using a swarm of small robots. AsTue, 16 Aug 2011 10:14:53 -0400Firmware Update Released, Make Your Neato XV-11 Smarterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/firmware-update-released-make-your-neato-xv-11-smarterNeato Robotics has just released a firmware update for their smart robotic vacuum cleaner XV-11. As illustrated in the table below, your Neato XV-11 vacuum robot will get many new features from this upgrade, such as spot-cleaning capabilities, wiggle action that allows for better docking,Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:42:06 -0400Learn Artificial Intelligence at Stanford for Freehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/learn-artificial-intelligence-at-stanford-for-freeStandford AI Class If you ever wanted to learn about AI  in a prestigious university, this is your chance. Stanford University is offering its fall Introduction to Artificial Intelligence class I for free for everybody willing to register. All the class contents and lectures will be made avMon, 08 Aug 2011 13:26:51 -0400DFRobotShop Rover 2.0 Soon Available For Pre-orderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dfrobotshop-rover-2-0-soon-available-for-pre-orderThe DFRobotShop Rover is the most affordable programmable mobile robot and no doubt, one of the most popular.  This Arduino-based tracked platform is pretty neat and is very useful for beginners or seasoned roboticists who need a versatile robotic platform that just works. Original DFRobotSMon, 01 Aug 2011 11:38:10 -0400National Geographic Gets Into Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/national-geographic-gets-into-roboticsThe August issue of National Geographic magazine features a fascinating article on robots, find it on newsstands July 26th 2011. In "Making Robots Human," the author Chris Carroll explores the world of robotics, and the advances in technology that allow robots to speak, blink, smile and perform Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:21:43 -0400The First Robot Film Festival Was a Success, New Robotic Stars Are Bornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-first-robot-film-festival-was-a-success-new-robotic-stars-are-bornOn July 17th and 18th, the first Robot Film Festival took place in New York City. Organized by popular roboticist Heather Knight, the festival brought together robotic builders, engineers, artists, and robot lovers in general. As in other film festivals, there was a screening of the selected filmsMon, 25 Jul 2011 14:35:29 -0400To Fight This Robot, Strong Enough, You Are Not... or Maybe You Arehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/to-fight-this-robot-strong-enough-you-are-not-or-maybe-you-areJedi Bot is a robot arm wielding a foam "lightsaber" that will try to attack or defend itself from human opponents. This system used the Kinect in order to track its opponent and was put together by students from Stanford. Of course, this is not the first robot wielding a lightsaber, butFri, 22 Jul 2011 15:04:50 -0400Robots for Humanity, PR2 Helps Humans in Needhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-for-humanity-pr2-helps-humans-in-needPR2 from Willow Garage is now able to help people with disabilities to perform everyday tasks such as manipulating objects shaving and more. The video below illustrates the scope and the results of the Robots for Humanity project that Willow Garage, the Healthcare Robotics Lab at Georgia Tech, Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:27:25 -0400MyRobots.com Pioneers Cloud Robotics, Interview With Mario Tremblayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-com-pioneers-cloud-robotics-interview-with-mario-tremblayRobotics Trends published an interview with Mario Tremblay, CEO of RobotShop. The interview goes into the details of MyRobots.com, a cloud robotics initiative. MyRobots.com Design Preview The interview is transcribed below for those who want to know every detail about the future of cloudThu, 07 Jul 2011 10:28:14 -0400AutoWed, the Wedding Vending Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autowed-the-wedding-vending-machineWe reported on robotic weddings before, but this time we are announcing a much more elegant, charming and definitely cheaper / faster way of getting married. Ok, it might not be all that fancier, but at least it's pink. AutoWed In our fast-paced lifestyle, getting married can be seen as a dauntiTue, 05 Jul 2011 09:14:59 -0400We Love Quadrotors, Even When They Failhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/we-love-quadrotors-even-when-they-failIn previous posts, we reported on the aggressive quad-rotors from the University of Pennsylvania which are capable of doing amazing things quite effortlessly. Achieving such impressive results required  a lot of hard work,  testing and trial-and-error. The video below focuses on the "error" partMon, 04 Jul 2011 14:43:03 -0400Obama is the Friend of Robots, Announces Robotic Revolutionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/obama-is-the-friend-of-robots-announces-robotic-revolutionUnited States president Barak Obama announced a major manufacturing initiative from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The idea is to create an  "Advanced Manufacturing Partnership" (AMP) that brings together major U.S. manufacturers and top U.S. universities in order to invigorate the locThu, 30 Jun 2011 10:56:01 -0400Neato Goes to Europe: Meet The New XV-15https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-goes-to-europe-meet-the-new-xv-15We had countless requests for the Neato XV-11 smart robotic vacuum cleaner from customers in Europe, but we could not sell it there since the robot was simply not certified for that market. Today, we are happy to announce that there is a new Neato robotic vacuum specifically for our European friWed, 22 Jun 2011 12:03:12 -0400Robots Shift Shape and Fits In Your Clotheshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-shift-shape-and-fits-in-your-clothesThe Fit Bot by fits.me started as a human male-shaped robot that would adjust to a man's body size in order to test fit clothes when buying at on-line retailers. Now, they developed a female version of the robot that can don ladies' clothes in a "prettier"way. Fits Me Robot Detail As shown in tTue, 21 Jun 2011 14:38:24 -0400Interview With DIY Robotics Guru Gordon McComb https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interview-with-diy-robotics-guru-gordon-mccombGordon McComb is a seasoned robot builder and author of the very popular and incredibly useful book Robot Builder's Bonanza. This book is an almost necessary resource for all robot makers ranging from DIY weekend tinkerers to commercial robot builders. Gordon McComb has written more than 60 booksMon, 20 Jun 2011 14:56:55 -0400Ultimate Challenge Robot Vacuum Competitors Revealedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultimate-challenge-robot-vacuum-competitors-revealedRobotshop Ultimate Challengege As promised in the first instalment of the recently unveiled Ultimate Challenge, RobotShop is now pleased to give you Episode 2: Robot Vacuum Challengers. See which robots will be competing in this first Ultimate Challenge: And in case you missed the first epMon, 13 Jun 2011 12:42:04 -0400Find a Robot For You With The New RobotShop Searchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/find-a-robot-for-you-with-the-new-robotshop-searchIt is very important for us at RobotShop that our customers find the robot or part they need in the fastest and most efficient way. That is why RobotShop announces today their new smart search engine that will allow you to find the robotic product you are looking for. If you are curious, yFri, 10 Jun 2011 13:32:15 -0400RobotShop Microcontroller Instructables Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-microcontroller-instructables-contestTinkerers, hackers, roboticists, and  geeks of the world rejoice! RobotShop is partnering with Instructables to bring you an awesome contest. RobotShop Instructables Microcontroller Contest Instructa...what? Instructables! For those of you living under a rock, Instructables is a great website Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:53:51 -0400German Robot Plays Poolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/german-robot-plays-poolThomas Nierhoff, a masters student at the Technische Universität München (TUM) programmed a humanoid robot to play pool. Of course we have seen PR2 play pool in the past but this robot does not need any special accessories to hold the pool cue. As shown in the video below, the robot can be very acMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:54:36 -0400Robot Hacker Makes Documentary about Lovehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-hacker-makes-documentary-about-loveTim Heath is a robot maker and hacker. We wrote about his work in the past with cellphone robots. Now he is into a new project that requires a completely new set of skills: marriage. Cellphone-based Quadcopter, one of Tim&#039;s Projects Much like hacking together robots out of cell phones and vThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:36:44 -0400I'm Here, A Robot Love Storyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/im-here-a-robot-love-storyFor all cinephiles out there, you are in for a treat. There is a new short film by Spike Jonze. It is a robot love story called "I'm here". You can see the trailer below and you can go directly to the film website in order to have  full cinematic experience and see the entire movie for free. TheMon, 30 May 2011 11:03:45 -0400Ultimate Useless Machine, The Robotic Versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultimate-useless-machine-the-robotic-versionWe all like the World's Most Useless Machine. For those who do not know what it is, see the video below, it is pretty funny and self-explanatory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z86V_ICUCD4 Lately, we saw a more robotic and definitely more moody useless machine. As shown in the video below, this maThu, 26 May 2011 13:34:04 -0400DLR Engineer Hits Robot Like a Girl, Robot Takes it Like a Manhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dlr-engineer-hits-robot-like-a-girl-robot-takes-it-like-a-manAs we reported in the past, DLR is the proud creator of Justin a very advanced humanoid robot. Lately they have been working in a very robust robotic arm and hand system. The videos below show how they punish their robots with hammers and baseball bats in order to demonstrate how well they eWed, 25 May 2011 15:32:35 -0400Get a Grip on Robotics with the Robotiq Adaptive Gripperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-a-grip-on-robotics-with-the-robotiq-adaptive-gripperRobotShop is proud to announce the immediate availability of the Robotiq Adaptive Gripper in our catalogue. Robotiq Adaptive Gripper We have seen this impressive griper in action in the past and really like its flexibility and adaptability. The finger design allows the gripper handle veryTue, 24 May 2011 10:12:10 -0400Why Get a Single Nao When You Can Get Two?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-get-a-single-nao-when-you-can-get-twoGet the Second Nao at Half Price This is an incredible promotion from RobotShop and Aldebaran. If you purchase a Nao H25 by June 15th 2011, you can get a second one at half price. This represents savings of almost 8000$. As you may already know, Nao is an awesome humanoid robot that can be uFri, 20 May 2011 15:18:29 -0400Android + Arduino + ROS = Cloud Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/android-arduino-ros-cloud-roboticsAnother important announcement for the field of robotics was made at Google IO 2011 that complements the announcement for the Android Open Accessory Kit. As shown in the video below about Cloud Robotics (this presentation is very interesting and explores somewhat involved robot programming), theTue, 17 May 2011 09:15:56 -0400Google Embraces Open Hardwarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/google-embraces-open-hardwareGoogle announced in the yearly Google IO event the release of the Android Open Accessory Kit. This kit consists basically of an Arduino Mega combined with the USB host shield and some customized firmware. What this allows us to do is to create Android applications that will interact with an Arduino Fri, 13 May 2011 10:21:35 -0400Truly Awesome, Jedi Robots Arehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/truly-awesome-jedi-robots-areWith light sabres, Yaskawa equipped robots.  Hmmmmmm. For this year's IEEE International Conference on Robotics, the robotic company equipped two robotic arms with Jedi and Sith light sabres and taught them to fight. OK, maybe not to fight but it makes a nice fight choreography as shown inTue, 10 May 2011 12:23:30 -0400Improved Warranty Extended to All Robot Vacuum Cleanershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/improved-warranty-extended-to-all-robot-vacuum-cleanersYears ago, RobotShop started offering our Limited Lifetime Warranty on the Roomba, and as of late 2010, on the Neato XV-11 also. Considering the run-time and amount of work the average robotic vacuum cleaner goes through, it made buying with RobotShop a smart decision. Now RobotShop is extending thFri, 06 May 2011 15:43:19 -0400RobotShop Goes the Extra Mile for Their Customershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-goes-the-extra-mile-for-their-customersAt RobotShop, we sometimes get pretty strange requests from customers wanting some special service or exceptions on their order, and we always strive to give the best service and to make sure our customers are satisfied and get what they want. The picture below shows a sample of our warehouse team dThu, 05 May 2011 14:34:12 -0400Robot Catches Two Balls at Once, Humans Wish They Couldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-catches-two-balls-at-once-humans-wish-they-couldIt becomes more and more obvious that robots outperform humans in tasks that require speed, precision and complex computations. The video below featuring Rollin' Justin, a mobile version of the well known Justin humanoid robot from DLR, catching two balls that are thrown at it. http://www.youtThu, 05 May 2011 14:32:42 -0400WALL-E Ancestors Recycle Your Waste Todayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wall-e-ancestors-recycle-your-waste-todayZenRobotics, a Finnish company, is willing to use intelligent robots to pick and sort recyclable materials in order to reduce waste and eventually save the earth and they describe in their trailer below. Yes, you read right, they have a "trailer". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPDH2uSaQeY From oMon, 02 May 2011 10:13:14 -0400Product ETA is Now Public!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/product-eta-is-now-publicAlthough at RobotShop we try to have the fewest possible items out of stock, some products are back ordered from time to time. In order to allow customers know when to expect an item to be back in stock or to know how much time they will need to wait before their order is shipped, the RobotShop wFri, 29 Apr 2011 14:59:23 -0400RobotShop Announces Ultimate Challenge Series - Wimpy Robots Bewarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-announces-ultimate-challenge-series-wimpy-robots-bewareHere at RobotShop, besides the geeky (but admittedly awesome) projects Carlos and the other engineers are pumping out, we field hundreds of requests on a daily basis about the products we sell. Being very serious about the level and quality of our customer service, we endeavour to be as helpfuThu, 28 Apr 2011 15:08:24 -0400Robots Beg For Money, Humans Complyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-beg-for-money-humans-complyAmong other things, robots can be made into adorable and pathetic little begging machines. The novelty and the sheer cuteness of a begging robot makes them quite effective and so far there are many sucessful examples. Gimme Gimme is a very pitiful and probably creepy looking robot. It simply folloTue, 26 Apr 2011 08:50:39 -0400Quad Delta Robot Pic & Place LEGO Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quad-delta-robot-pic-place-lego-robotThis insane creation, entirely made out of LEGO, came to us via our forum. Not satisfied with making a single pick-and-place delta robot, Shep built four of them and put them above a conveyor belt and made them sort colored blocks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VxCl6w3HS0 The video shows hMon, 25 Apr 2011 08:24:07 -0400The RobotShop Accelerator is Bornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotshop-accelerator-is-bornAs a leading robotics distributor, RobotShop often gets requests from inventors and developers to help them bring their products to market, but due to lack of resources, we only accepted products ready to be distributed. This is about to radically change. RobotShop Technology Accelerator We are laThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:03:57 -0400Exterminate All Humans with Ride-In Dalekshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/exterminate-all-humans-with-ride-in-daleksInflatable Ride-In Dalek The robopocalypse is near. Now you can get your very own Ride-in Dalek from Dr. Who at RobotShop and EXTERMINATE ALL HUMANS (read in Dalek voice). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S1Xl8BMhF4 The 1.3m tall Ride-in Daleks are made by Kids@Play and  can fit a small human of atThu, 21 Apr 2011 07:52:48 -0400Boxing Robot Packs Some Punchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boxing-robot-packs-some-punchUsually robots are intended to help us out by accomplishing unwanted or dangerous chores, but the Punching Pro is designed to punch you in the face over and over again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FedXZvRK4-M The robot throws punches following certain patterns in order to simulate different fighWed, 20 Apr 2011 12:08:59 -0400Boy Scouts Get Robotic Merit Badgehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boy-scouts-get-robotic-merit-badgeThe Boy Scouts of America have a new badge to add to the 120 badges that can be earned: the Robotic Badge. Boy Scouts Robotics Badge This badge replaces some of the older skill badges, such as blacksmithing, and shows how relevant robotics is becoming in our everyday lives. The Boy Scout SocFri, 15 Apr 2011 16:03:44 -0400New Products From Aperture Sciencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-products-from-aperture-scienceAperture Science, the well known research company, came up with some new awesome domestic robotic products. Do not be surprised to see them listed at RobotShop. You can see the new and innovative products below as presented by Cave Johnson, Aperture Science Founder and CEO. http://www.youtube.coWed, 13 Apr 2011 13:42:07 -0400Da Vinci, The Surgical Robot With a Sense of Humorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/da-vinci-the-surgical-robot-with-a-sense-of-humorThe Da Vinci surgical robot created by Intuitive Surgical is a 1.3M $ surgical robot that can conduct complex non invasive operations. This robot is incredibly precise and dexterous as you can see in the video below as it operates on humans and test dummies. We know that surgical interventions areFri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:38 -0400Geminoids Meet Their Original Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/geminoids-meet-their-original-humansGeminoid F, Geminoid HI-1, and Geminoid DK met their original humans, an anonymous young lady, Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University, and Prof. Henrik Scharfe of Aalborg University, in Denmark. Geminoid-Human Reunion This is the first (and probably the last) time that the Geminoid robotic faTue, 05 Apr 2011 10:31:16 -0400Hanson Robokind, Expressive Robots are Herehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hanson-robokind-expressive-robots-are-hereHanson Robotics released their Robokind platform to the market. There robots are exclusively available at RobotShop for immediate worldwide distribution. Robokind Zeno Humanoid Robot What is a Robokind? The Robokind platform consists of a humanoid robotic body combined with an expressive head. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:52:19 -0400SmartBird Could be Spying on You Right Nowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smartbird-could-be-spying-on-you-right-nowWe love Festo's creations. The most recent addition to their family of soft, flexible, nature-inspired robots is the SmartBird. As shown in the video below, at first sight, the robot looks like a regular sea gull (albeit a silver one). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnR8fDW3Ilo This autonomousMon, 28 Mar 2011 12:10:15 -0400Robonaut 2 is Out of His Boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonaut-2-is-out-of-his-boxAs you might remember, Robonaut 2 was sent to the ISS a few weeks ago. As shown in the video below, the human astronauts had a big surprise when they finally opened the storage crate that contains the humanoid robot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkagxtiy1-M It seems the naughty robot got oFri, 25 Mar 2011 10:20:33 -0400Robotiq Adaptive Gripper Gives Yaskawa Arms a Soft Touchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotiq-adaptive-gripper-gives-yaskawa-arms-a-soft-touchRobotiq Gripper with Yaskawa Arms It is always exciting to see Quebec robotic innovation. Robotiq is a Quebec company that developed a very interesting robotic gripper that can adapt to various types of objects as shown in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87skD0jny78 Even more imprMon, 21 Mar 2011 13:15:38 -0400How Hard can Impersonating a Robot Be?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-hard-can-impersonating-a-robot-beHumans tend to think that impersonating a robot is simply a matter of moving stiffly and talking in a silly way. In the hilarious video below, Simon Peg and Nick Frost impersonate two of the best known robots in the world, namely R2D2 and C3PO, which can be very challenging. http://www.youtube.cFri, 18 Mar 2011 14:36:53 -0400Watson Becomes a Physicianhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/watson-becomes-a-physicianAfter defeating Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings at Jeopardy!, Watson, the robot by IMB, went on to become a physicians helper. What would be the most suitable job for a robot that can quickly search trough an immense database and find the answer to a question? We do not know. But diagnosing illnesTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:56:31 -0400Trends in Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trends-in-roboticsListed below are just a small fraction of the examples of the robotic revolution. By reading the signs of times, we can clearly see the trends and imagine the future. These trends allow us to take appropriate action to make a better future. Industry Robotics Market Size On 9 October 2002, a SerSat, 12 Mar 2011 10:37:36 -0500Exciting week for Nao and Aldebaranhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/exciting-week-for-nao-and-aldebaranThere have been two noteworthy developments in the last week for Aldebaran and Nao, their humanoid platform. Let's have a look at this exciting news. Nao Charging Station As announced in Tokyo last weekend, Nao get's a charging station that allows the robot to autonomously recharge itself when neFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:40:27 -0500RobotShop's New Headquartershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshops-new-headquartersThe groundbreaking ceremony for the new RobotShop headquarters took place on March 8th. The first shovel full of dirt, symbolic of the beginning of construction work on the new RobotShop headquarters, took place at 305-18005 rue Lapointe, in the heart of the Proservin integrated industrial park, in Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:53:53 -0500Google's Autonomous Car Gets Aggressivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/googles-autonomous-car-gets-aggressiveGoggle made an impressive demonstration of their car in "aggressive mode". You can see the autonomous car perform around a closed course at high-speed in a parking lot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMdcWHnbhsw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaGJ6nH36uI It is exiting to see that the autonomousTue, 08 Mar 2011 17:57:34 -0500Robots Brains on the Cloudshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-brains-on-the-cloudsSkynet is slowly becoming a reality. A Google researcher suggests that the future of robotics is in cloud-computing. This means that robots could offload their more complex tasks to remote servers that could do the heavy computations. It also means that robots could instantly learn new skills Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:39:13 -0500Elfoid: Telenoid's Unholy, Possessed Babyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/elfoid-telenoids-unholy-possessed-babyHiroshi Ishiguro hits us again with a new creepy robot. The Japanese roboticist has been populating the Uncanny Valley with his creations for some time now. This time, he brings us a smaller version of the very scary robot Telenoid R1. Although this new version is much smaller than the oriThu, 03 Mar 2011 15:08:48 -0500Robonaut 2, the First Humanoid Robot in Spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonaut-2-the-first-humanoid-robot-in-spaceOne small step for a robot... We'll let you figure out the rest. Robonaut 2 by Nasa an GM Robonaut 2, a.k.a. R2 for short, was developed by NASA and GM in order to help humans perform their job, whether it is on the ISS or down on earth. This robot became the first, but certainly not theWed, 02 Mar 2011 10:11:40 -0500Carlitos' Projects: Speech-Controlled Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carlitos-projects-speech-controlled-arduino-robotWe all dream of having appliances and machines that can obey our spoken commands. Well, let's take the first step towards making this happen.  In this second iteration of Carlitos' Projects, we are going to build a speech-controlled Arduino-based robot. You may be thinking that makinTue, 01 Mar 2011 14:41:32 -0500RobotShop TV Evolveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-tv-evolvesFor some time now we have been bringing to you cool videos about new Robotshop products, projects and much more though our Youtube Channel. Making videos is an art and we have learned a few tricks with time. Now, we are ready to bring you a new and improved RobotShop TV experience (in HD). htMon, 28 Feb 2011 09:47:58 -0500DIY Roomba Refurbishinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diy-roomba-refurbishingRoombas are definitely awesome cleaning robots. Once in a while, after they have cleaned a lot, they need to be maintained in order to keep them in good shape and performing well. Besides emptying the dust bin and removing hair from the brushes, it is also important to clean the entire RooWed, 23 Feb 2011 17:18:28 -0500Volvo Innovates, Dodge Stallshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/volvo-innovates-dodge-stallsVolvo keeps innovating with their safety and autonomous driving technology. We remember the autonomous urban trains from some time ago, now they have developed what they call "City Safety Technology" for their 2011 S60 This technology basically monitors the car's surroundings and applies the brakeWed, 23 Feb 2011 16:10:33 -0500Google To Send Robots to the Moonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/google-to-send-robots-to-the-moonAs previously discussed, Google (a.k.a. Skynet) is getting involved in the development of very advanced robots. One of their most notorious robotics projects is the Lunar X-Pize competition. See the video below for a global explanation of what the X-Prize Foundation is. http://www.youtube.com/watcWed, 23 Feb 2011 10:56:33 -0500RobotShop Blog and GoRobotics RSS Feeds Mergehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-blog-and-gorobotics-rss-feeds-mergeGoRobotics.net goes RobotShop We are proud to announce that in an effort to bring to our readers the best and most complete robotic news, product reviews and robotic project coverage, we have merged the RobotShop Blog RSS Feed with the GoRobotics RSS Feed. What does it mean? This means that noMon, 21 Feb 2011 11:25:20 -0500Celebrate National Robotics Week at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/celebrate-national-robotics-week-at-robotshopNational Robotics Week 2011 As you may already have guessed, robotics is very important to RobotShop. That is why we have joined the National Robotics Week movement. From April 9th to April 17th 2011, we invite you all to join us in the celebration of the National Robotics Week. This event is inThu, 17 Feb 2011 12:37:46 -0500Robots in Education, Prepare for Tomorrow's Challengeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-in-education-prepare-for-tomorrows-challengesAt RobotShop, we strongly believe robotics will be taking a larger and very important part in education. The video below summarizes our views and shows how important robotics in education is when preparing for the future challenges. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4_Ds3tkn0s Those who were at the Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:37:03 -0500Robotshop at CRC 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-at-crc-2011As we announced previously, RobotShop was at the CRC Robotics Challenge this year. On this 10th anniversary of the competition we had lots of fun at our kiosk. RobotShop CRC Kiosk This is an amazing competition for high-school and CEGEP students, allowing them to design and build their own robTue, 15 Feb 2011 16:05:12 -0500Watson Tied Humans at Jeopardy! We Might Not be Doomed... Yethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/watson-tied-humans-at-jeopardy-we-might-not-be-doomed-yetIBM Watson Watson, a super computer from IBM is challenging the human Jeopardy! champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter in the first Man vs. Machine Jeopardy! competition. Below you can see a nice teaser for the competition. The first round already took place on Monday, February 14th 201Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:01:43 -0500Jazz Telepresence Robot Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jazz-telepresence-robot-available-at-robotshopWe are proud to announce that the very awesome Jazz telepresence robot by Gostai is available for sale at RobotShop. This robot can virtually teleport you to any place in the world and allows you to work remotely. As a result, you can save on business trips, boost productivity, quickly manage problMon, 14 Feb 2011 14:38:00 -0500Rhexhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rhexI definitely want to build a 6 legged Rhex robot. Below are some drafts I made today with Sketchup. 6 standard servos HS-325, a LiPo battery, two Sharp IR distance sensors and a tilt switch.&nbsp;2011.2.14I thought about how to synchronize the legs of my Rhex robot. I want to use servos, no kind ofSun, 13 Feb 2011 02:56:58 -0500Human-like Robot Heads by David Hansonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/human-like-robot-heads-by-david-hansonHanson Robotics Zeno Human-like Robot Usually, human-like robots come from Japan or Korea, but Lately, Hanson Robotics (from the USA) has been working hard on producing remarkably accurate human-like heads for robots. These heads can express emotions through facial expressions, can talk and Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:04:17 -0500SaRTrE Autonomous Auto Train, Let the Robot Drivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sartre-autonomous-auto-train-let-the-robot-driveSaRTrE Volvo Auto Train Volvo is testing their new Safe Road Trains for the Environment, which basically means, cars that drive autonomously. The system is intended to be used on highways where a lead (human driven) truck will be followed by autonomously driven cars. The cars will receive instrWed, 02 Feb 2011 10:46:28 -0500CHARLI is Going to RoboCup 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/charli-is-going-to-robocup-2011As we all know, the ultimate goal of  the RoboCup is to have a team of fully autonomous humanoid robots beat the human world champions at soccer by 2050. CHARLI form RoMeLa will be the ancestor of those robots. It will play in the humanoid adult size category at RoboCup 2011. You can see CHARLI Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:55:13 -0500NextGen Education And Research Robotics Summithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nextgen-education-and-research-robotics-summitRobotic Summit 2011 On March 10th, 2011 Robotics Trends will be hosting the NextGen Education &amp; Research Robotics Virtual Summit. This year's summit will focus on the use of robotics to accelerate learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among  K-12 and college-lThu, 27 Jan 2011 08:35:36 -0500Arduino RGB LED Mood Cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-rgb-led-mood-cubeArduino-Compatible RGB LED Mood Cube RobotShop is putting together a series of video tutorials in order to get you up and running with electronic and robotics projects. The first such project is an Arduino-compatible RGB LED Mood Cube. This is basically the high-tech geeky version of a mood lightThu, 27 Jan 2011 08:34:17 -0500Automato Ketchup Dispensing Robots are Cute, Very Messyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/automato-ketchup-dispensing-robots-are-cute-very-messyMany robots like ketchup (remember Blinky?). The Automatos are among them. This team of ketchup dispensing robots put together by MIT students can be very useful if you need to put ketchup everywhere except on your hot dog. See the videos below for some messy robotic action. http://www.youtube.comWed, 26 Jan 2011 12:50:08 -0500Humanoids Controlled With the Kinect Rounduphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/humanoids-controlled-with-the-kinect-roundupSince the Kinect was released, lots of robotic applications have been developed around it. One of them is the teleoperation of humanoid robots using skeletal tracking. The pioneer in humanoid robot control using the Kinect is Taylor Veltrop, who controlled his Veltrobot (based on the KHR family) usWed, 19 Jan 2011 16:58:31 -0500CRC Robotic Competition 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/crc-robotic-competition-2011Canadian Robotic Competition The 10th annual CRC Robotics challenge “Mill-bornes” 2011 will take place on February 10 to 12 at Lester B.Pearson High School. RobotShop has been a long-term partner and supporter of the CRC and once again this year we will be present at the competition covering Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:22:17 -0500IBM Watson Beats Human at Jeopardyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ibm-watson-beats-human-at-jeopardyIBM really wants to beat humans with their computers. In the past, they created Deep Blue which was able to defeat the human Chess champion. Now, they developed Watson, an information retrieving machine which is intended to defeat the human Jeopardy champion. Watson has already accomplished this byMon, 17 Jan 2011 16:43:04 -0500Carlitos' Project: RGB LED Mood Cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carlitos-project-rgb-led-mood-cubeThis is the first in a series of electronic or robotic DIY projects. These projects are accompanied by instructional videos that will help you trough the many steps involved in completing the task at hand. For this first iteration, we are making an RGB LED Mood Cube. Glowing colour-changing objFri, 14 Jan 2011 13:45:06 -0500LG Hom-Bot Cleans Your Floor, Feeds Your Doghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lg-hom-bot-cleans-your-floor-feeds-your-dogCES 2011 is full of cool products including some very interesting robots. the  Hom-Bot, by LG is not only capable of cleaning the floor like any other robot vacuum, but it can also control other appliances using the ThinQ technology (which we suppose is an IR remote). The robot is also equiWed, 12 Jan 2011 15:26:24 -0500AVA, iRobot Shows-Off Tablet-Controlled Robot at CES 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ava-irobot-shows-off-tablet-controlled-robot-at-ces-2011iRobot unveiled AVA, their technology demonstrator, at CES 2011. AVA, which stands for "Avatar", is an autonomous robot equipped with Primesense cameras (similar to the Kinect), laser range-finders, sonars, and even the old-fashioned bumpers. Although the computational-heavy sensor data proceWed, 12 Jan 2011 14:57:26 -0500Aldebaran Developer Program, The Future is Naohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aldebaran-developer-program-the-future-is-naoSome time ago, Aldebaran Robotics launched their developer program for their popular Nao humanoid platform. The idea is to prepare the little robot  for mass commercialization by releasing it to a select group of developers who will create applications for it. The robot is sold to the develMon, 10 Jan 2011 17:13:32 -0500EngKey, Korean Children to be Taught by Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/engkey-korean-children-to-be-taught-by-robotsSouth Korea is testing English teaching Robots in their elementary school classrooms. EngKey, a 1 meter tall autonomous robot that can be used by foreign English teachers to teleport into the Korean classrooms, is being used in 21 Korean elementary schools at the moment. The 29 deployed robots foFri, 07 Jan 2011 14:35:54 -0500Bots High, Like Football for Geekshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bots-high-like-football-for-geeksAt RobotShop, we sometimes wonder where all the robot parts we sell end up, what robots are being made with them and which robots were successful and which were not. The impending release of Bots High, a documentary about a group of high school students who build combat robots to compete in theWed, 05 Jan 2011 15:46:48 -0500iRobot Unveils New Roomba 700 and Scooba 230https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-unveils-new-roomba-700-and-scooba-230iRobot unveiled their new generation of Roombas, Scoobas robotic vacuums and floor cleaners. They are smaller, sleeker and definitely cooler. iRobot Roomba 700 Series The new Roomba 700 series has several new features including: Improved cleaning head which provides 20 percent better pickuWed, 05 Jan 2011 11:21:40 -0500Robot Helps You Celebrate The New Yearhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-helps-you-celebrate-the-new-yearFrom RobotShop we wish you all a happy new year. May 2011 be filled with all the robots you always wished to have. If you are looking for creative and original ways of celebrating the new year, the THKR-4 is a very good choice to have at your New Year's party. This robot is one of the competitoFri, 31 Dec 2010 15:05:44 -0500Playful Polar Bear Destroys Indestructible Robot Camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/playful-polar-bear-destroys-indestructible-robot-cameraIn an effort to film polar bears in their natural habitat going about their everyday activities, the BBC devised several robotic spy cameras that can operate in the frigid conditions of the North Pole. The various robotic cameras created by the BBC are presented and described in the video beFri, 31 Dec 2010 15:05:20 -050050 Billion Connected Devices by 2020, How Many Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/50-billion-connected-devices-by-2020-how-many-robotsInternet of Things Hans Vestberg, CEO of Ericsson, believes there will be over 50 Billion "connected devices" by 2020. The world's leading telecom provider says that "in the future everything that would benefit from being connected will be connected". This effectively creates the upcoming InteThu, 30 Dec 2010 10:29:34 -0500Robot Uses Obstacles Instead of Avoiding Themhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-uses-obstacles-instead-of-avoiding-themSo far Robots have been programmed to avoid things when navigating in their environment.  Sébastien Lengagne of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Japan developed a method for robots to use objects (which would otherwise be seen as "obstacles")Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:29:20 -0500Happy Holidays to all Robot Enthousiastshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/happy-holidays-to-all-robot-enthousiastsWe wish you all a very happy holidays filled with love, joy and robots...lots of robots. If you need a last minute robotic gift for someone, you can quickly put together this holiday paper-craft robot below. You could also go crazy and add some LEDs in order to make it even more robotic. ThiFri, 24 Dec 2010 12:19:52 -0500Happy Holidays from RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/happy-holidays-from-robotshopAt RobotShop, we would like to wish you all  a very happy holiday season. May this holiday season be filled with joy, love and lots of robots! We know you will take care of the joy and love, let us take care of the robots with this robotic holiday round-up. PR2 could soon become Robot SFri, 24 Dec 2010 12:00:13 -0500Nao Christmas Specialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-christmas-specialNao, by Aldebaran Robotics,  has been busy this holiday season and prepared some cool presentations for us all to enjoy! Below, its official holiday greeting. Robots can have the jitters too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqZHkxbiXWA After conquering its stage fear, Nao was able read A ChriFri, 24 Dec 2010 09:44:41 -0500Nao Becomes Less Hotheaded, Arms Grow Faster Than Legshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-becomes-less-hotheaded-arms-grow-faster-than-legsAldebaran announced recently an update to the very popular Nao. The little robot has now a more robust body, longer curved arms that allow for further reach, an improved motion engine that allows for smoother movements, a cooler head with better heat management, improved speech recognitionWed, 22 Dec 2010 11:29:41 -0500Heartland Promises the PC of Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heartland-promises-the-pc-of-robotsHeartland Robotics, a company founded by Rodney Brooks (founder and former Chief Technological Officer at iRobot, and MIT professor) is developing what should constitute a true robolution. Their main objective is to change the way we currently view robots by making them ubiquitous. Heartland RWed, 22 Dec 2010 10:41:59 -0500Gostai Jazz Telepresence Robot Unveiledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gostai-jazz-telepresence-robot-unveiledGostai, the creators of Urbi, the popular Open Source control software for robots, just released their new robot: Jazz. Jazz from Transformer (winstonltl.blogspot.com) Transformers fans, don't get too exited, because this is not a transforming robot from outer-space, it is a telepresence robMon, 20 Dec 2010 17:37:25 -0500ROS Turns 3, PR2 Rolls for 7 Days, Willow Garage Goes Crazyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ros-turns-3-pr2-rolls-for-7-days-willow-garage-goes-crazyMany new things happened at Willow Garage recently. So let's go ahead and have a look at all the awesome news. ROS Turns Three The Robot Operating System celebrated its third anniversary. It has come a long way since its beginning and should go even further in the future. See the video below for Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:41:31 -0500Arduino + Toy = Robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-toy-robotThis is a nice video from a while ago describing how to quickly and cheaply put together a robot by using an old RC toy, an Arduino (actually a Seeeduino), a Ping distance sensor and a couple of other components. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc6DKDFwg9c More in-depth videos of the construcTue, 14 Dec 2010 18:10:39 -0500Robot Doctors Will Cure Us... Right Before They Enslave Ushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-doctors-will-cure-us-right-before-they-enslave-usA paper presented by a group of computer engineers from Vanderbilt University at the Humanoids Conference in Nashville describes how robots can be used to diagnose and treat emergency room patients. Medical Droid from Star Wars While human would still take care of the  most serious patientTue, 14 Dec 2010 17:35:41 -0500Dust Ball, Robotic Vacuum Concept Goes Full Circlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dust-ball-robotic-vacuum-concept-goes-full-circleSo far, all robotic vacuum cleaners follow the same design: a circular (or rounded)  two-wheeled mobile platform that brushes and vacuums the floor while bumping into obstacles. This robotic vacuum cleaner concept by Dave Hakkens is definitely original and is certainly a completely new approTue, 14 Dec 2010 14:39:04 -0500Real Steel Trailer Releasedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/real-steel-trailer-releasedThe trailer for the upcoming DreamWorks movie Real Steel has been released! The movie is set in the near future and features robot fights which are a mix between the current robot wars competitions and human boxing. Hughes Jackman plays an underground robot maker and coach who gets a chance tFri, 10 Dec 2010 16:17:08 -0500The Trons, Trashy Robots Can Rock Toohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-trons-trashy-robots-can-rock-tooThe Trons is a robotic rock band (or orchestrion) from New Zealand. They are mainly made out of old junk and salvaged electronics, and have performed over 80 "live" shows in the last three years. Although they are cybernetic, we are sure they play form the bottom of their harts ...er microcontroWed, 08 Dec 2010 11:01:18 -0500PaPeRo Video is Funny in a Strange Wayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/papero-video-is-funny-in-a-strange-wayPaPeRo, the little armless companion robot from Nec, is got a new video ad. Of course it is in Japanese and features some crazy/funny/silly Japanese action.  Besides featuring a bunch of screaming men, it also show off the robot's features. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubojTH1Y9c For those oTue, 07 Dec 2010 17:57:26 -0500Ham De-boning Robot is Precise, Fast and Pitilesshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ham-de-boning-robot-is-precise-fast-and-pitilessRobot arms skilled at wielding knives and carving meat, can be a bit scary, specially for us fleshy humans. Nevertheless, the HAMDAS-R by Mayekawa Manufacturing is a very impressive machine. It is capable of de-boning ham using a razor sharp knife by adapting to the shape and size variatMon, 06 Dec 2010 15:26:31 -0500BLINKY: Do Not Trust the Happy Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/blinky-do-not-trust-the-happy-robotThe trailer for the upcoming short film BLINKY by Ruairi Robinson has been released. See it below. [vimeo 16755989] The film is set in a not so distant future and features a domestic robot that apparently turns into a rampaging killer...Either that, or it enjoys ketchup too much. Blinky isWed, 01 Dec 2010 17:40:51 -0500Robot Balances Pencil, Any Human Wants to Try?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-balances-pencil-any-human-wants-to-tryInverted pendulums (i.e. balancing a stick on a moving platform) never ceases to fascinate humans, especially when it is done by a robot. Pencil Balancing Robot The robot illustrated in the video below is capable of balancing a pencil on its tip. The motion of the pencil is tracked by two imTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:43:43 -0500Neato XV-11 Hacked!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-xv-11-hackedAbout a week after the Open LiDAR project was announced,  the Neato XV-11 has been hacked and now its juicy LiDAR data can be used by everybody. This effectively makes the Neato XV-11 not only one of the most advanced vacuum cleaner robots in the market, but also, the cheapest LiDAR available.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:53:54 -0500Kinect + Robots = Awesomenesshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kinect-robots-awesomenessKinect Hacked The Kinect was quickly hacked a few weeks ago and now, the development around this sensor is advancing very fast. The Kinect is a 3D camera made by Microsoft that not only senses a full colour video, but also sees the depth of objects and scenes. [vimeo 17007842] In the robotics fWed, 24 Nov 2010 16:45:57 -0500Top Ten Coolest Robots of 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-ten-coolest-robots-of-2010Some time ago, we announced the nomination for the Top Ten Coolest Robots of 2010. You voted and now the results are in. Let's have a closer look at the ten lucky robots and find out which one is the big winner. #10 Google Car and Bae Systems Taranis Tied These two robots are tied in the number Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:01:20 -0500Transcendent Man to be Launched in 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/transcendent-man-to-be-launched-in-2011Sentient Robot The trailer for the upcoming movie Transcendent Man has been out for some time and it has now been confirmed that the long awaited film will be released early next year (2011). Transcendent Man introduces the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, the renowned futurist who journeys the wMon, 22 Nov 2010 15:10:54 -0500Nabaztag in the Nudehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nabaztag-in-the-nudeAt RobotShop, we have a weird tendency to disassemble our robots (especially lately). This time, we bring you the total dismantling of the cute and innocent Nabaztag. This little rabbit is a very interesting piece of equipment since it has a powerful ARM processor, RFID reader and WiFi capabilFri, 19 Nov 2010 15:52:58 -0500Hack the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and Get it For Free!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hack-the-neato-xv-11-lidar-and-get-it-for-freeAs launched by our friend William Cox, the Open LiDAR Project aims to reward the first to be able to successfully hack the Neato XV-11 LiDAR. More precisely, the first person to get useful readings out of the Neato XV-11 LiDAR and published his code and procedure under an open license, will getThu, 18 Nov 2010 13:20:27 -0500Build Your Own Robotic Floor Cleaner with LEGOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-own-robotic-floor-cleaner-with-legoFor all of those wanting to have a robot floor cleaner such as the Mint but not being able to afford such a luxury, there is always the choice of doing it yourself...with LEGO! Pulito, was built following precisely this spirit. The video below shows the robot navigating and cleaning around the housWed, 17 Nov 2010 14:59:09 -0500Festo Bionic Innovationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/festo-bionic-innovationFor quite some time now, Festo, a leading pneumatics company, has been innovating in the robotics field by creating impressive and very unique robots inspired by nature. The video below, is a good summary of their innovative work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5KdVS1LFk Make sure you also havWed, 17 Nov 2010 11:23:45 -0500Obama vs. Screaming Robot Seal, HRP-4C Stands Close-byhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/obama-vs-screaming-robot-seal-hrp-4c-stands-close-byIn his recent trip to Japan, USA President Barack Obama had the pleasure to meet with HRP-4C (the robotic dancing Diva) and Paro (a robot baby seal). He also got to sit in the latest Toyota i-REAL personal transportation vehicle. Below you can see a video of the event. Note how noisy PARO can be. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:35:14 -0500The Open Lidar Project - Hack the Neato XV-11 Lidar for a $400 Bounty!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-open-lidar-project-hack-the-neato-xv-11-lidar-for-a-400-bountyHowdy folks,I got inspired by Adafruit's Kinect Hacking bounty and got to thinking. What if I sponsored a hacking project myself? So, I got to thinking and decided we really needed to get the Neato Robotics XV-11 scanning lidar system hacked and useful to robot builders. So, I'm offering up $401 ($2Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:01:52 -0500Lucky UAV Films Bikini Modelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lucky-uav-films-bikini-modelsEverybody knows that robots take jobs that are simply too dangerous or that human do not want to do, filming and taking pictures of bikini models is definitely not one of them. Nevertheless, a very lucky hexacopter UAV got this highly coveted job. UAV Photographing Bikini Model If you want to Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:49:53 -05002010 Robot World, Korean Robot Showcasehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2010-robot-world-korean-robot-showcaseRobot World is a Korean robotic trade-show. The latest installment was held from October 28th to October 31st 2010, showcasing Korea’s latest military, industrial, and service robots. Of course, some international exhibitors Aldebaran Robotics from France (showcasing the Nao) , and DasaRobot fromMon, 15 Nov 2010 11:56:51 -0500Autopsy Confirms It: Mint's Insides as Cool as Outsideshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autopsy-confirms-it-mints-insides-as-cool-as-outsidesFor those curious to see what is inside their Mint, but unwilling to void the warranty by opening the robot up, have no fear - RobotShop had the exciting opportunity to open up and disassembling one of Evolution Robotics' Mint Automatic Floor Cleaners for you. If you thought Mint was cool on the Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:33:50 -0500HRP-4C Dances, Sings, and Tries to Blend-In with Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hrp-4c-dances-sings-and-tries-to-blend-in-with-humansHRP-4C, HRP-4's older sibling, did a nice dance demonstration along with some human fellows. The female robot comes from the well known humanoid robot family made by Kawada. Although the HRP-4C is by far the most human-like of the family, it still has a long way to go in facial expressions, motiWed, 03 Nov 2010 14:49:32 -0400Neato XV-11 Disassembly, See the Guts of Your Robotic Vacuumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-xv-11-disassembly-see-the-guts-of-your-robotic-vacuum Wondering what hides inside your Neato XV-11? What kind of motors, sensors, circuit boards can we find in the Neato XV-11 Robotic Vacuum? Unveil the mystery of your robot vacuum entrails by watching our Neato XV-11 disassembly video. At RobotShop, we had the  pleasure of taking the entire rWed, 03 Nov 2010 12:19:27 -0400HRP-4C Dances with Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hrp-4c-dances-with-humansHRP-4C, HRP-4's older sister, did a nice dance demonstration along with some human fellows. The female robot (or gynoid) comes form a large humanoid robot family made by Kawada. The HRP-4C nevertheless, is by far the most human-like of all the  brothers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcZJqiUrbnTue, 02 Nov 2010 14:34:09 -0400RobotShop Goes to Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-goes-to-europeRobotShop Launches European Branch RobotShop is launching today RobotShop Europe, a branch of the RobotShop website dedicated to the European Union. For many years, our European clients have been requesting that RobotShop set up in Europe. Once again, RobotShop shows that we listen to our customerTue, 02 Nov 2010 12:16:52 -0400Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner Demo Cleaning Cyclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mint-automatic-floor-cleaner-demo-cleaning-cycle Curious to see how Mint actually cleans in a real home environment? Don't miss our Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner Demo video.'> RobotShop took the mint for a test drive to see how well it could handle debris and pet hair. If you are a fan of swiffer cloths, you will love Mint. It is so quiet thaMon, 01 Nov 2010 15:14:13 -0400Universal Robot Gripper From Balloon and Coffeehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/universal-robot-gripper-from-balloon-and-coffeeiRobot and the University of Chicago released a video of their universal robotic gripper. This gripper that can conform to the shape of seemingly any object. Once it conforms to an object it uses vacuum to become rigid and grip it. This exploits the property of granular materials such as coffee to bMon, 01 Nov 2010 12:27:29 -0400Strongest Mobile Robot Ever form Kuka, OMGhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/strongest-mobile-robot-ever-form-kuka-omgBy combining one of their holonomic (omnidirectional) youBot mobile platforms with the Titan, their largest and strongest robotic arm, Kuka created the strongest mobile robot ever. Giants planet-defending robots, here we go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcZJA3XyVjQ Via Hizook.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:54:17 -0400New Roomba Resource Centerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-roomba-resource-centerRobotShop launches the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center, a webpage dedicated to all things Roomba. All brought together in one place, the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center has a little something for everyone, whether you're looking to buy your first Roomba, or already are a seasoned Roomba owner andWed, 27 Oct 2010 16:28:32 -0400RobotShop Launches the Ultimate Roomba Resource Centerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-the-ultimate-roomba-resource-centerRobotShop is pleased to announce the launch of the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center, a webpage dedicated to all things Roomba. All brought together in one place, the Ultimate Roomba Resource Center has a little something for everyone, whether you're a new customer looking to purchase your first RoomTue, 26 Oct 2010 15:21:21 -0400Robopocalypse to be Led by Spielberg and Blackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robopocalypse-to-be-led-by-spielberg-and-blackRobopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson Steven Spielberg announced he will be directing the upcoming Robopocalypse movie.  The popular director showed lots of interest for the Robopocalypse book by by Daniel H. Wilson and prepared for the production in advance as it was being written. The film Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:26 -0400Vote For Your Favourite 2010 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vote-for-your-favourite-2010-robotRobotShop is putting together a list of the most noteworthy and outright coolest robots for 2010 and we need your help. You can participate by voting in a poll on the RobotShop Forum that will decide which are The Ten Coolest Robots of 2010. We have selected twenty of the coolest robots from a crThu, 21 Oct 2010 10:15:15 -0400MadeInGermany (MIG) Autonomous Taxi Cabhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/madeingermany-mig-autonomous-taxi-cabThe MadeInGermany (MIG) car was developed by researchers from the Freie Universität Berlin. The Modified Volkswagen Passat uses, LiDAR, Radar, cameras, GPS and more to navigate the streets of Berlin autonomously. In the system demoed below, a human used an iPad to summon the autonomous Taxi Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:47:18 -0400Aggressive Quad-rotors Round-uphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aggressive-quad-rotors-round-upThe University of Pennsylvania GRASP Lab has been doing pretty amazing job with their quad-rotors UAVs. University of Pennsylvania Aggressive Quad-rotors UAVs These robots can do pretty impressive manoeuvres that humans would have a very hard  time to imitate. They fly trough free-falling hoFri, 15 Oct 2010 13:25:47 -0400Google develops autonomous cars, becomes Skynethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/google-develops-autonomous-cars-becomes-skynetGoogle Autonomous Car Google, the ubiquitous Internet giant, is leaning more and more towards robotics. Google's interest in robotics started with the clever naming of their Android cell phones, and continued with their acquisition of several UAVs. Now, they are road testing fully autonomous caTue, 12 Oct 2010 14:03:26 -0400Panasonic Hair Washing Robot Will Make You Even Lazierhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/panasonic-hair-washing-robot-will-make-you-even-lazierPanasonic has a new robot dedicated to washing human heads. The idea is to use this robot in hospitals and with the elders. The robot is able to scan the head to be washed and plan the most optimal way to wash it. The video below shows more details on the robot and the washing process. http://wwWed, 06 Oct 2010 15:17:26 -0400iRobot Turns to the Heavenshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-turns-to-the-heavensRoomba's manufacture, iRobot recently filed a patent for a new indoors navigation system. The system is called "Celestial Navigation System" and is intended to be used on domestic robots that work indoors. iRobot Celestial Navigation System patent This navigation system is intended to competTue, 05 Oct 2010 16:47:52 -0400The Arduino Uno and Mega2560 Are Herehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-arduino-uno-and-mega2560-are-here[caption id="attachment_920" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Arduino Uno and Mega2560 New Packaging"] [/caption] The new Arduino Uno and Mega 2560 are in stock at RobotShop. These two successors, for the Arduino Duemilanove and Mega respectively, were released on September 25th, and Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:14:36 -0400The Robotics Trends Advisory Board Is Bornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotics-trends-advisory-board-is-bornRobotics Trends Robotics Trends announced its Advisory Board initiative on September 28th. The formation of the Advisory Board brings together robotics professionals recruited from a wide variety of industries, including academia, government, military, robotics media, distributors, and intelliWed, 29 Sep 2010 11:18:06 -0400Upcoming Robot Arm from Invensciencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/upcoming-robot-arm-from-invenscienceUpcoming Invenscience robot arm Invenscience is developing a new large scale robotic arm that will use their ridiculously powerful Torxis servo motors and a gripper developed for their previous Advanced Robotic Manipulator. Torxis High Torque Servo Motor There are not many details availablTue, 28 Sep 2010 15:24:12 -0400Raytheon Unveils the XOS 2, Iron Man Starts to Worryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/raytheon-unveils-the-xos-2-iron-man-starts-to-worryRaytheon XOS 2 helping soldier do push-ups The second iteration of the Raytheon's exoskeleton has been recently unveiled. It is now much lighter, stronger and faster then its predecessor. The XOS 2 is a wearable robotic suit capable of radically increasing the strength of the human wearing it.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:54:02 -0400Obama Invests in Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/obama-invests-in-robots United States President Barack Obama announced as part of the President's FY2012 Budget, the creation of  grants for Robotics Technology Development and Deployment. The funding will target companies developing service robots, drug discovery robots, and bomb disarming robots (under the DARPFri, 24 Sep 2010 15:07:10 -0400Cyborgs to Colonize Spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cyborgs-to-colonize-spaceSmithsonian Museum curator Roger Launius  among other scientist and historians, argue that humans will eventually need to colonize other planets in order to prevent extinction from a massive catastrophe, and since the Earth resources is likely not going to be sufficient for our increasingFri, 24 Sep 2010 14:11:41 -0400RobotShop Announces VIP Repair Serviceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-announces-vip-repair-servicesRobotShop Robot Hospital RobotShop announced today important changes to the RobotShop Robot Hospital. RobotShop will now be offering their very unique repair services to customers that have purchased their robot at RobotShop only. Repair services will no longer be available for customers who buyWed, 22 Sep 2010 13:57:41 -0400Super Strong Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/super-strong-walking-robotCore Biped Transport Robot The Core project, by fuRo, the Future Robotics Technology Center, consists of a very large biped robot that can carry up to 100 Kg. It is meant to be a human transportation vehicle but we can envision how it could become a three meter tall rampaging humanoid quite easiMon, 20 Sep 2010 16:36:51 -0400HRP-4 Unveiled https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hrp-4-unveiledKawada industries unveiled their next generation of humanoid robots.  The HRP-4 is leaner (much leaner), more flexible, and faster than its predecessors. Kawada HRP-4 The new robot is 1.5m (~5 feet) tall  and will sell for 300 000 $. Although this might seem expensive for the average roboFri, 17 Sep 2010 14:00:31 -0400Giant Electromagnets Control a Tiny Surgery Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/giant-electromagnets-control-a-tiny-surgery-robotOctomag Eye Surgery Robot The Octomag, a giant but friendly electromagnets arrangement, is able to control a very small surgery robot with 5 DoF (degrees of freedom) in free space. This means that the tiny robot can be moved and rotated in free space in every possible way. It is capable oWed, 15 Sep 2010 14:43:18 -0400Tandy Trower Launches Hoaloha Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tandy-trower-launches-hoaloha-roboticsTandy Trower, the 57 years old retired Microsoft employee and creator of the Microsoft Robotic Studio, launched a new Seattle-based start-up called Hoaloha Robotics. The main goal is to produce a unified programming environment and robotic interface (à la ROS) in order to commercialize affordTue, 14 Sep 2010 11:58:24 -0400Sea Swarm, More Robots to Clean-Up the Oil Spilshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sea-swarm-more-robots-to-clean-up-the-oil-spilsSeaswarm Prototype A very interesting robot project has been developed by a team from the MIT. It consists in using swarm robotics to clean up oil spills. As shown in the video below a fleet, or even a single robot, can be set to tirelessly clean-up the ocean surface from floating oil. PowereWed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:42 -0400TRAKR Gets Reviewed Inside and Outhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trakr-gets-reviewed-inside-and-outThe new TRAKR from Wild Planet is a very interesting mobile spy toy on its own, but it also has lots of hacking potential. Wild Planet is even embracing this hacking movement  by providing documentation about all the platform features. Soon enough, this toy will be converted in a very inexpeTue, 07 Sep 2010 15:33:00 -0400Nao Enrols in RoboCup by Itself, Grows in Our Heartshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-enrols-in-robocup-by-itself-grows-in-our-heartsAldebaran's Nao keeps making progress and, as depicted in the video below, was able to register by itself in this year's RobotCup. The video below illustrates a rehearsal of the registration process where Nao introduces himself and presents the required forms. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTue, 07 Sep 2010 14:53:38 -0400CARPI, a Powerful Robotic Conferencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carpi-a-powerful-robotic-conferenceCARPI 2010 - 1st International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry The first International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry (CARPI 2010) is about to take place in Montreal. Starting on October 5th, this three-day conference will bring together experts from tTue, 31 Aug 2010 16:58:20 -0400The Mint Robotic Floor Cleaner Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-mint-robotic-floor-cleaner-available-at-robotshopThe Evolution Robotics Mint is a smart floor wiping and moping robot that will take care of floors in a new and and innovative way. Instead of using brushed and vacuum, this robot wipes the floor with well known microfiber cloths (e.g. Swiffer and Pledge). Mint Robotic Floor Cleaner The Mint uses Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:29:14 -0400The Neato XV-11 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Gets Unboxedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-neato-xv-11-robotic-vacuum-cleaner-gets-unboxed We are lucky enough to have received one of the early Neato XV-11 engineering samples. We took this chance to take a few pictures and shoot an unboxing video in order to share with everyone this awesome experience. The only difference between this sample unit and the regular XV-11 is the former spFri, 27 Aug 2010 13:44:16 -0400Servo Motors Family, From Tiny to Gianthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/servo-motors-family-from-tiny-to-giantAt RobotShop, we carry a wide variety of servo motors but it only becomes apparent once all the major kinds are put side by side. Family of Servo Motors From left to right, the picture above shows the Dagu Micro, the HS-85MG (Mighty Micro), the HS-422 (one of the most popular servos), the HS-785Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:38:08 -04004D Systems Arduino Full Colour Display Shieldshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/4d-systems-arduino-full-colour-display-shields4S Systems Display Shields for Arduino 4D Systems has recently released four new Arduino Shields that allow their displays to be easily interfaced with the Arduino (or other shield-compatible microcontrollers). These shields allow the Arduino to display all sorts of full colour images (includThu, 19 Aug 2010 12:05:14 -0400Nao Gets Emotional On Fox Newshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-gets-emotional-on-fox-newsNao Close-up Nao keeps making headlines and becoming more and more popular. The little humanoid has been featured on Fox News. As reported by the anchors, University of Hertfordshire is developing the robot's response to human emotions. This aims to create better communication between robotsWed, 18 Aug 2010 15:23:52 -0400Robotic Ice Cream Maker, Brain The Size of a Planet...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-ice-cream-maker-brain-the-size-of-a-planetMarvin From The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy This Japanese robotic ice cream making machine must be the most expensive and slowest way of making ice cream. One can imagine that if the robot big (actually huge) head is filled with computational power, it must be a very bored and depressed robTue, 17 Aug 2010 16:36:23 -0400Mini Sumo Bot Parts!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mini-sumo-bot-partsIntroI decided to make a mini sumo robot a few weeks ago instead of doing an obstacle avoider. Turns out that once you think about it, mini sumo bots and obstacle avoiders are pretty much the same! The only changes I would need to make would be to the code. Great! Sumos can also double as line folloMon, 16 Aug 2010 18:01:01 -0400RoMeLa's 7 Types of Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/romelas-7-types-of-robotsThis rather inspiring video from RoMeLa is every interesting and shows a nice summary of all the amazing robots at the innovative approach used in order to develop them. This is definitely a must see for all robot geeks and no so geeks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfR6tiSW-AM Via MakMon, 16 Aug 2010 12:02:21 -0400The LineScout Power Line Inspection Robot Is The Most Current There Ishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-linescout-power-line-inspection-robot-is-the-most-current-there-isLineScout, the Power Line Inspection Robot Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ) developed and BC Transmission Corporation have developed the new LineScout, a Power Line Inspection Robot. This nifty robot is able to work on the power lines while they are operating (at very high tension). It hFri, 13 Aug 2010 13:56:39 -0400Kondo Turtle Now Available at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kondo-turtle-now-available-at-robotshopBehold, the cutest robot made out of servos and brackets in a long while: the Kondo Robot Turtle. This cute turtle is now available for purchase at RobotShop Kondo Animal Series: Turtle Robot Kondo, the manufacturer behind the very popular KHR-2HV and KHR-3HV humanoid robots is working on a seriesWed, 11 Aug 2010 12:25:05 -0400Google Gets a Quad-Copter, is "Drone View" in the works?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/google-gets-a-quad-copter-is-drone-view-in-the-worksMicrodrones Fleet Wiwo.de and The Register, and Fortune report that google has acquired a md4-1000 from the German company Microdrones GmbH. That type of UAV can fly for roughly one hours on a single charge and could photograph pretty much everything on its way. Maybe Google is seeking a cheaper Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:53:11 -0400Robots Have Needs Toohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-have-needs-tooMaslow's Hierarchy of Robot Needs The chart above depicts the robotic version of the original Marlow's human needs.  Now, it is much more clear why robots will eventually enslave us. Also, keep in mind that (at least according to this chart) to vacuum the living room is the equivalent of becMon, 09 Aug 2010 13:38:00 -0400C.R.A.B. Like a CGI ED 209https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/c-r-a-b-like-a-cgi-ed-209ED 209 from RoboCop If the title caught your attention it is because you are a real robot geek! There seems to be a pattern when humans envision robotic law enforcement... and it almost always ends in rampage and a killing spree. The videos below by Jamie Martin explore this (most likely) Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:58:10 -0400DLR-Biped, Justin Gains Legs But Looses Armshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dlr-biped-justin-gains-legs-but-looses-armsDLR-Biped Schematics DLR's Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics unveiled the DLR-Biped a walking biped platform that could very well become Justin's legs (given they can support its weight). This outstanding platform was developed in a mere 10 months and uses technology borrower from previoFri, 06 Aug 2010 12:46:01 -0400Engineers Just Want to Have Fun, Robocoaster Goes F1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/engineers-just-want-to-have-fun-robocoaster-goes-f1Engineers and researchers form the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, in Tübingen, Germany and making some interesting  "scientific research" about the way humans perceive motion by riding a giant industrial robot arm from Kuka while playing video games.  As depicted in the video bFri, 06 Aug 2010 10:49:05 -0400Become a Roboticist and Make a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/become-a-roboticist-and-make-a-robotRobotShop Grand Tutorial Series: How To Make a Robot Nowadays everybody is making robots, if you do not want to be left out we suggest you have a look at a new series of tutorials that will be released on the GoRobotics Blog. The first out of ten lessons has been published today. The remaining Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:29:42 -0400Arduino, The Moviehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-the-movieArduino Duemilanove Arduino might be the first microcontroller to get its own movie (or documentary at least). The LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación industrial (in Spain) has commissioned the creation of a documentary about Arduino and has just released the trailer, as shown below. The movie Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:54:36 -0400Telenoid R1 is the Creepiest Robot Everhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/telenoid-r1-is-the-creepiest-robot-everTelenoid R1 Frightens Humans Hiroshi Ishiguro is a master of creepy robotics, and now has managed to produce the creepiest robot by far: Behold the Telenoid R1. The robot is intended to be a telepresence companion that will emulate the facial expression and body gestures of the human contMon, 02 Aug 2010 15:24:45 -0400The RoBoard Gains an LCD, Robots Show Their True Colourshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-roboard-gains-an-lcd-robots-show-their-true-coloursThe RoBoard has been controlling robots for some time now. It is a single board computer featuring a Vortex86DX, a 32bit x86 CPU running at 1 GHz with 256MB DRAM, lots of PWM IO for controlling servos, and more. RoBoard RB-110 Single Board Computer A recurring feature that was always asked wMon, 02 Aug 2010 12:18:39 -0400The DFRobotShop Rover is Here, Arduino Goes Mobilehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-dfrobotshop-rover-is-here-arduino-goes-mobileDFRobotShop Rover - Mobile Tracked Arduino Based We are proud to announce that the DFRobotShop Rover, an Arduino-compatible robotic tracked platform, is available for immediate purchase right now. The Rover has been available for pre-order for some time on the RobotShop website but it is only todThu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:38 -0400Rex, Robot Legs form New Zealand Lets Paraplegic Walkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rex-robot-legs-form-new-zealand-lets-paraplegic-walkRex Robotic Exoskeleton Rex Bionics, a New Zealand company has developed a set of robotic legs that enables paraplegics to walk again. With the Rex robotic exoskeleton paraplegic can walk on hard surfaces, turn, go up the starts and more...for a 150 000 $ price-tag. Although the concept is Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:04:17 -0400Robot Flips Pancakes, Is Not Easily Discouragedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-flips-pancakes-is-not-easily-discouragedIn an heroic effort to learn everyday household skills, this robot arm form the Italian Institute of Technology has learned the indispensable pancake flipping skill every robot needs (as thought by Dr Petar Kormushev andDr Sylvain Calinon). Despite the great difficulty of this task (who hasn't wMon, 26 Jul 2010 14:10:07 -0400Curiosity Killed the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/curiosity-killed-the-robotBielefeld University has unveiled their humanoid robot which features curiosity and learning capabilities. The Roboter asks what an object is by pointing at it with its Shadow Hands and learns the objects name and grasping pattern from a human trainer. The robots features curiosity in the sense thaMon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:18 -0400Refurbished, Repurposed, Rebornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/refurbished-repurposed-reborn RobotGrrl has been busy refurbishing an old robot of hers. It is not the first time that her Technorobot has changed jobs: it has been an emotional line follower prototype, a snowplow, and now it became an XBee messenger robot. Refurbishing it was OK, it only took 4 hours. The only thing that wMon, 26 Jul 2010 09:01:10 -0400Lego Mindstorm NXT Controlled with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-mindstorm-nxt-controlled-with-arduinoClinton Blackmore form the Southern Alberta Robotics Enthusiasts club put together some pretty neat software to control Lego NXT motors and sensors by using the Arduino microcontroller. Lego NXT robot Controlled by Arduino As shown in the video below, he is using the Mindsesors Multiplexer for NXTFri, 23 Jul 2010 12:52:40 -0400Now Robots Poop Toohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/now-robots-poop-tooEcobot III, the eating and pooping robot Robots are becoming highly advanced and, in an effort to become energetically independent, they now poop. Ecobot III is a robot capable of extracting energy from food by digesting it and ultimately getting rid of the leftover waste (i.e. it poops). It waThu, 22 Jul 2010 15:18:59 -0400GoRobotics.net Goes RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gorobotics-net-goes-robotshopGoRobotics.net goes RobotShop Today is a great day in the history of GoRobotics.net. This year (which also marks the 10 year anniversary of GoRobotics.net),  RobotShop has taken on the mission of continuing the legacy or Mr.  William Cox, the founding father of GoRobotics.net, by maintainiThu, 22 Jul 2010 14:33:17 -0400From Trash to Giant Transformerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/from-trash-to-giant-transformerWhat is better to promote a "green lifestyle" than a giant robot? A giant Optimus Prime made from old car junk. Optimums Prime made from junk This jaw dropping sculpture weights 6 tons and stands 10m tall. it features the very well known and beloved Optimus Prime from the Transformers series. IWed, 21 Jul 2010 16:46:36 -0400Androids Invade Montreal, But it is Just for Laughshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/androids-invade-montreal-but-it-is-just-for-laughsPlayful funny Robots are loose in the streets of Montreal as part of the Just For Laughs Festival 2010. Androids in Montreal Do not worry, the robot invasion and occupation has not started yet, we can still enjoy a few extra years of freedom. These, so called, Androïdes are actually humans in dMon, 19 Jul 2010 12:53:39 -0400Rout-X, my CNC routerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rout-x-my-cnc-routerLong time ago, about 5 years I think, I started looking up DIY CNC machines. I bought the 4 axis EZ Driver combo kit from Hobby CNC, together with the CNC plan they had at the time. But I didn't had time to order the acme screws and linear bearings and I left USA and returned to Romania. Over there,Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:57:22 -0400HERB, Intel's Butler Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/herb-intels-butler-robotEarlier HERB Intel has been developing for some time a Home Exploring Robotic Butler (HERB, for the relatives).  It features, among other things, two Barrett arms with grippers (since it was upgraded from the previous one-armed version) , a Segway RPM base, and a Hokuyo UTM-30LX Scanning Laser Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:40:13 -0400ANA Gundam Jethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ana-gundam-jetLife-sized Gundam Statue All Nippon Airways (ANA) has created a custom jet displaying a life-sized Gundam painting on one side and the Gundam logo on the other. This, along with the giant (life-sized) Gundam statue and a Gundam Café in Tokyo, has been created in order to commemorate the 30th aFri, 16 Jul 2010 08:11:57 -0400Neato XV-11 Available for Pre-Order Now!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-xv-11-available-for-pre-order-nowAs announced previously, the Neato Robotics XV-11 is now available for pre-order at RobotShop. The first shipments of the XV-11 will begin in August. You can find it along its robot vacuum friends on the RobotShop catalogue. The demand for these little smart vacuum cleaning robots will be very hThu, 15 Jul 2010 08:43:08 -0400A Full-Sized Unmanned Helicopter Flies for the first timehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-full-sized-unmanned-helicopter-flies-for-the-first-timeLittle Bird Unmanned Full-sized Chopper The Little Bird, a full-sized autonomous helicopter made its first flight last June. For the first time, a full sized autonomous robot performed an entire flight (including take-off, obstacle avoidance,  and landing) by itself. The helicopter is a modifiedWed, 14 Jul 2010 16:33:27 -0400Taranis UCAS Unveiledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/taranis-ucas-unveiledBAE Taranis UCAV The Taranis is an Unmanned Combat Aircraft System (UCAS) developed by BAE Systems for the UK military. This stealth "swept delta" aircraft is intended to be fully autonomous and look utterly awesome. Although test flights are programmed to start in 2011, it is important to note thaTue, 13 Jul 2010 13:13:00 -0400BEAR Gives Injured Soldiers a Smilehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bear-gives-injured-soldiers-a-smileBEAR by Vecna Robotics The Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot (BEAR) is a new robot for the US military intended to rescue wounded soldiers in an active battlefields. It has been developed by Vecna Robotics form in Cambridge, MA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMIU-5fJd6A This robot is muchTue, 13 Jul 2010 12:49:36 -0400Bina48, Like A.L.I.C.E. With a Wighttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bina48-like-a-l-i-c-e-with-a-wigBina48 Interview New York times reporter Amy Harmon has recently interviewed Bina48 a humanoid robotic bust that can have human-like conversation with other humans. Chat robots have been around for a while and started with the famous A.L.I.C.E. In the past, people could chat with these robots thoMon, 12 Jul 2010 15:50:20 -0400HRP2-JSK is PR2 Best Friendhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hrp2-jsk-is-pr2-best-friendWe are happy to announce that the PR2 from Willow Garage has a very good friend, the Kawada HRP2-JSK. Since robots do not have emotions (yet) or know the concept of friendship (yet), by "fiends" we mean that they can use the same open source code to perform the same tasks. This might not seem Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:55 -0400EATR - The Vegetable Munching Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/eatr-the-vegetable-munching-robotAs reported by The Economist some time ago, the US military has partnered with Robotic Technology of Washington, DC in order to produce the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot (a.k.a. EATR). The robot is expected to achieve energetic autonomy by eating plants.  Although this might seem asFri, 09 Jul 2010 14:37:59 -0400Arduino is a Hit, Why?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-is-a-hit-whyAt RobotShop we know that the Arduino is  very popular among roboticists, hobbyist and professionals alike. Its success is mainly due to the openness of its design, and its utter ease of use. Also, the fact that it is an affordable platform that can be programmed using an Open Source eaThu, 08 Jul 2010 15:04:13 -0400FURO the South-Korean Waitress Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/furo-the-south-korean-waitress-robotFURO - The Korean Emotional Service Robot Future Robotics has recently unveiled their new FURO (Future Robot) . It features an LCD displaying its feminine face, purportedly capable of displaying "attractive" emotions, and a larger LCD touchscreen for human interaction. The full system is of humanThu, 08 Jul 2010 14:20:34 -0400Virtual Breadboard - Free Arduino Simulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/virtual-breadboard-free-arduino-simulatorVirtual Breadboard is a free circuit prototyping software that has readily available hardware and software simulation tools. It can simulate various hobbyists microcontrollers including the popular Arduino, and the Parallax Basic Stamp. As shown below, this software not only simulates the Arduino hWed, 07 Jul 2010 10:59:11 -0400Beer Fetching, PR2 Stylehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/beer-fetching-pr2-styleAs a follow up of our recent Beer-Fetching post, we are happy to report that the PR2 is making a remarkable progress in this area. The people at Willow Garage have been busy (and thirsty) programming the PR2 so it can fetch beer as dictated trough a web interface by their human masters. The projectWed, 07 Jul 2010 10:22:22 -0400We Approach the Robotic Holy Grail: Autonomous Beer Fetchinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/we-approach-the-robotic-holy-grail-autonomous-beer-fetchingFor ages, humans have wanted robots to do one simple task: to go to the refrigerator and bring refreshments such as Beer, and food to the lazy human watching TV. We have shown lately a beer-fetching robot. Now, the people at the Denver based Gamma Two Robotics have created a voice controlled beer Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:18:46 -0400Robot Baby Matrixhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-baby-matrixKudos to the IEEE Spectrum people for having put together this rather interesting matrix of child-sized humanoid robots. They are classified by appearance (from robotic to freakishly human), and capabilities (from simulating a runny nose to full autonomy).  It is good to note that the familiarTue, 06 Jul 2010 11:06:44 -0400Iran Has a Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iran-has-a-humanoid-robotSurena II (2)  is a new humanoid robot developed by the Tehran University in Iran. It is the first Iranian humanoid robot, it weighs 45 kilos,  and is 4.76 feet tall (1.45m) and is intended for "sensitive and difficult jobs". Surena II - Iranian Humanoid Robot The robot has been unveiled on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:47:41 -0400iRobot Roomba vs. Samsung Navibothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-roomba-vs-samsung-navibotThe iRobot Roomba has reigned supreme in the robot vacuum market for a long time. But recently, many new vaccum robots have been released by very prominent manufacturers such as Phillips, Samsung, Asus and MSI. The new generations of robots features, in general, smart maping capabilities that alFri, 02 Jul 2010 10:37:34 -0400Willow Garage Ships Out the Beta PR2 Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/willow-garage-ships-out-the-beta-pr2-robotsThe people at Willow Garage have reached a new milestone last Tuesday morning when they completed shipping out their eleven PR2 Robots for their Beta Program. Now the PR2 is out in the wild and we are looking forward to see what awesome tasks it will perform (besides folding towels and playing pool)Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:53:50 -0400Neato Robotics Launches The New Robot Vacuum XV-11 on July 15https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-robotics-launches-the-new-robot-vacuum-xv-11-on-july-15After some trepidations and delays, Neato Robotics has announced they are launching their new XV-11 spatially smart robot  vacuum on July 15th.  On this date, the robot will be available for preorder at various retail locations and will ship out in August 2010. Neato Robotics XV-11 For those whWed, 30 Jun 2010 09:48:10 -0400Robot Lizard Searches and Rescues, is a bit scaryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-lizard-searches-and-rescues-is-a-bit-scaryGeorgia Tech has been developing a Lizard Robot that can bury itself under the sand (or a sand analogue) and navigate its way into hard to reach places. Very much like a sandfish, the robot is covered by a smooth skin (made out of sexy spandex) and can freely move its (aluminium) body segments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:30:44 -0400Motion Capture Exoskeleton, Johnny 5 Stylehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/motion-capture-exoskeleton-johnny-5-styleSome time ago, the RobotShop team decided to build a telepresence system. Usually, these kinds of systems are sadly limited to a web-cam and a screen on wheels, and are simply a glorified videophone. This is not the case at RobotShop since we love robots and are all for crazy projects. This is why,Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:42:58 -0400iCub learns to catch a ballhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/icub-learns-to-catch-a-ball iCub Robocub is a humanoid robot that looks like a "big" baby (one meter tall!). The result of a European project and fitted with more than 50 sensors, it was created with the aim of studying the cognition and learning of children. Be aware that this robot initially comes as an empty shell. ItFri, 25 Jun 2010 15:23:41 -0400China wins the Humanoid Robot Olympic Gameshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/china-wins-the-humanoid-robot-olympic-games Event if China was absent from the 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa, this did not prevent it from winning a different world cup: the soccer category of the robot Olympics. The Olympic Games for humanoid robots was organized by the Harbin Institute of Technology in China. 18 universities froFri, 25 Jun 2010 14:03:28 -0400Robot Rodem for moving people with disabilitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-rodem-for-moving-people-with-disabilities Robot Rodem is a new type of robotic mobile vehicle like a Segway because it can be controlled via body movements. It is mainly intended for people with disabilities and those elderly who are frail. But, it can also be used as an indoor vehicle for anyone. Rodem is steered either with a joysticFri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:33 -0400Robo Pong the robot that throws the ball in table tennishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-pong-the-robot-that-throws-the-ball-in-table-tennis Robo Pong by Newgy is a robot which can train you in table tennis by throwing the ball to you. Along the same principle as ball throwers in tennis, Robo Pong throws the ball to you at regular intervals. The big advantage of this machine is that it also retrieves the balls that you return to it aFri, 25 Jun 2010 09:21:49 -0400New world record of robots in linehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-world-record-of-robots-in-lineA new world record, more fun than official, was just made in Kansas. A circuit with an electric line which resembles rails was arranged at the Station in Kansas City. 50 robots followed the line at the same for a few seconds. The circuit in itself was impressive too: no less than 122 meters! HerWed, 23 Jun 2010 14:44:08 -0400A robotics park in Alabamahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-robotics-park-in-alabama According to Robotic Trends, the development project of a robotics park in Alabama is coming along nicely. The RTP robotics technology park, located in Tanner in Alabama (USA), already has a website at www.alabamartp.org. The construction is in phase 2. Phase 1 comprised of 68 000 square feet (Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:37:11 -0400Nesbot, the robot by Nestléhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nesbot-the-robot-by-nestle Nestl&eacute; already designed a robot called Nesbot some time ago in order to promote its Nespresso brand. It prepares coffee (espresso, 6 different flavors), serves it and moves among the guests! The start-up behind the design of this robot is Bluebotics. More information in the complete PDF Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:32:52 -0400Philips also has a vacuum robot: the HomeRunhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/philips-also-has-a-vacuum-robot-the-homerun Philips has also just released a robot vacuum model. Called HomeRun, it looks like a Samsung Navibot. Adaptable to any surface, it is best on tiles or hard surfaces. Its video camera allows it to see the room and surfaces to clean. With a 1.40 hour battery life, the HomeRun returns to its baseWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:06:56 -0400The robotics market is growing strongly in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotics-market-is-growing-strongly-in-europe According to an article in Usine Nouvelle, the robotics market largely picked up in 2010 as opposed to 2009. Growth is very strong especially in industrial robotics. The large crowds at the Automatica 2010 exhibition in Germany confirmed the trend. Robotization in German is also stronger than iTue, 22 Jun 2010 15:31:44 -0400Noby Baby interaction demonstrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/noby-baby-interaction-demonstration A few days ago we told you about two new robots that have emerged in Japan: M3-Kindy and Noby. Noby is a humanoid baby that simulates a little baby aged 9 months. The purpose of this type of robot is to be able to study its interactions with humans in behaviors that resemble a real baby. The viTue, 22 Jun 2010 13:55:30 -0400Robot that climbs stairs by jumpinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-that-climbs-stairs-by-jumpingThis very special robot prototype is capable of climbing stairs by jumping. The same thing for the descent in which it absorbs the shocks by immediately positioning its chassis at ground level. The operation: 4 electric jacks allow this unusual feat. It's really ingenious and spectacular but it rTue, 22 Jun 2010 12:29:17 -0400Robots that clean beaches in Japanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-that-clean-beaches-in-japanJuly 19, 2010, is a holiday in Japan (Marine Day which takes place on the 3rd Monday in July) and for the occasion this year a competition of cleaning robots on the beach (the 13th event focused on robotics) has been organized. What a great environmentally-friendly idea! The event is centered on tTue, 22 Jun 2010 10:25:51 -0400A robot controlled by an Android phonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-robot-controlled-by-an-android-phone Is Google going to offer mini robots controllable via Bluetooth for each purchase of an Android telephone? No, that's not the plan but it would be a good idea. Meanwhile, Hideyuki Takei and Reo Matsumura have created this small robot controlled via an Android cell phone. Really fun and successfTue, 22 Jun 2010 09:53:24 -0400Electro-Lux Bio-Robot Refrigeratorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/electro-lux-bio-robot-refrigerator Electrolux has unveiled the concept of a bio robot refrigerator at the Electrolux 2010 Design Lab, which is generating chatter in the blogosphere. The idea of this cooler robot is based on a luminescent biopolmyer gel which surrounds individual items of food. The optimum cooling temperature of eMon, 21 Jun 2010 15:08:41 -0400Topio Dio the waiter and bartender robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/topio-dio-the-waiter-and-bartender-robot Topio Dio is a new humanoid service robot (bartender). The design company is TOSY, a Vietnamese company that specializes in robotics. This specimen has been presented at the Automatica 2010 show in Germany. TOPIO Dio is 1.25 m tall and weighs 45 kg. The robot possesses a total of 28 degrees of Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:48:17 -0400EMIEW 2: A roller-skater robot from Hitachihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/emiew-2-a-roller-skater-robot-from-hitachi Japanese company Hitachi which specializes in electronics, has created a robot that can roller blade. The little EMIEW2 humanoid robot has small wheels and shock absorbers which allow it to roll on surfaces that are not perfectly smooth. It's 80 cm tall and weighs 14 kg. Its maximum speed is 6 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:33:35 -0400Robocup 2010 in Singaporehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocup-2010-in-singapore Robocup 2010 has started in Singapore. It runs from June 19 to 25. Five hundred teams from 40 different countries are competing at the event. Particularly followed are the soccer tournaments featuring a certain Nao, from French company Aldebaran Robotics. The competition's internet site: httpMon, 21 Jun 2010 10:18:32 -0400A Lada Samara Diva transformed into a robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-lada-samara-diva-transformed-into-a-robotLada robot A designer, Nikola Nikolov from the Re-Creation studio, has created a fantastic (art) robot prototype from an old car. In this case it's a Lada Samara Diva (see photo below). Lada Samara Diva The scrap-metal robotic sculpture is almost 2 meters tall and weighs 90 kg. All thMon, 21 Jun 2010 09:29:40 -0400CHARLI L says hello to youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/charli-l-says-hello-to-you Charli-L (Cognitive Humanoid Autonomous Robot with Learning Intelligence) is a humanoid robot developed by Virginia Tech at the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory. Dennis Hong and his team of talented students have developed this robot which can speak, walk and learn from its interaction with humFri, 18 Jun 2010 13:32:04 -0400Nao performs at Shanghaihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-performs-at-shanghai We told you earlier about our exclusive interview conducted with Bruno Maisonnier from Aldebaran Robotics. Extract: Shanghai 2010? The Shanghai 2010 world expo is a real accolade. Nao is both the mascot of the French pavilion and one of the main attractions of the French pavilion. It might also Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:18:33 -0400Robots in a Scottish hospitalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-in-a-scottish-hospital A hospital in Scotland will be the first in the United Kingdom to be equipped with robots for staff. They will not carry out medical tasks but rather hospital staff chores. The Forth Valley Royal Hospital will welcome these new robotic employees who will carry food to rooms, be able to dispense Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:04:17 -0400Justin the humanoid robot ready for spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/justin-the-humanoid-robot-ready-for-space Justin is a German humanoid robot created at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Wessling, Germany. The robot comes in several versions, including one particularly intended for space with super easy to use arms and hands, a head and a torso. The aim of Justin is to go and repair satellThu, 17 Jun 2010 15:11:42 -0400Octavia learns magichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/octavia-learns-magic We already talked about Octavia, the Navy's android, a couple of weeks ago. Today, here's Octavia again in a video alongside a magician. The conjuring trick requires the robot to guess under which cup the object is hidden after they've been mixed up. The humanoid guesses correctly without any pThu, 17 Jun 2010 13:58:29 -0400Is Megan Fox a humanoid?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-megan-fox-a-humanoid The pretty actress, Megan Fox, is on the cover of the July 2010 edition of "Interview." Interview is an American magazine devoted to celebrities and was created by Andy Warhol and Gerard Malanga in 1969. The beauty appeared looking almost perfect. A face with the plastic beauty reminiscent of aThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:46:19 -0400AR Drone Quadricopter: 299 dollarshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ar-drone-quadricopter-299-dollars French company Parrot has just announced the prices for its AR Drone. It will be available to buy for 299 dollars from September in the United States. As a reminder, AR Drone which has been presented at the CES in Las Vegas then at E3 2010, is a quadricopter controlled by an iPhone. It has 2 viThu, 17 Jun 2010 10:33:49 -0400Karotz, Nabaztag's new namehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/karotz-nabaztags-new-name Karotz is the new name for Nabaztag. Mindscape acquired French company Violet but the development of the Wi-Fi rabbit has continued and a new version should be released in 2010. We assure you: the design will stay the same. In addition, 2 USB ports will be added as well as a webcam. There will Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:13:13 -0400Kuka Youbot: the Open Source armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kuka-youbot-the-open-source-arm The manufacturer of the Kuka industrial robotic arm has unveiled a mobile platform with open interfaces and open source software. It's a first: a manufacturer of industrial robots heading towards consumer robotics. The arm has a multidirectional mobile platform, a hand with 5 degrees of freedom Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:12:59 -0400The PR2 by Willow Garage plays poolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-pr2-by-willow-garage-plays-pool The PR2 robot by Willow Garage, which has been covered in several articles, has decided to start playing pool. And, it works rather brilliantly as you can see in the video below. Its small advantage compared to a human player is to be able to visualize balls and the best trajectories to follow iWed, 16 Jun 2010 12:35:34 -0400RobotShop at the Robotics Summithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-at-the-robotics-summitHere we go! RobotShop is at the Robotics Summit 2010, June 16, on www.robovirtualevents.com. It's a unique opportunity for all the players in robotics (all categories) to get acquainted and to make contacts in the industry. For the occasion, RobotShop is present everywhere on the site and is one iWed, 16 Jun 2010 10:45:46 -0400AR-Drone, iPhone Controlled Quadracopter, Prices Announcedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ar-drone-iphone-controlled-quadracopter-prices-announced The iPhone controlled flying robot, AR-Drone, which was debuted at CES this year, now has a price tag. Parrot has announced that the autonomous quadracopter will retail for $300 USD and be available in September. While Gizmodo says, "ouch!", we say "wow!" because I was fully expecting a &gt;$500 pWed, 16 Jun 2010 09:44:46 -0400Adept buys out MobileRobotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/adept-buys-out-mobilerobots The company, Adept, a leader in industrial robotics has just acquired MobileRobots Inc, a specialist in mobile robotics. This is a significant take-over because it's unusual. MobileRobots, a New Hampshire company with annual revenues of 5 million dollars, provides autonomous robot and self-guideWed, 16 Jun 2010 09:35:59 -0400AUVSI competition of robotic boatshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/auvsi-competition-of-robotic-boats AUVSI is the association for unmanned vehicles. The AUSVI foundation is organizing a competition of robotic boats: the Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition (ASVC). The robotic boats have to follow a specific course: slalom between clearly identified markers then return to dock. Different courTue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:48 -0400A first frame of Real Steel with Hugh Jackmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-first-frame-of-real-steel-with-hugh-jackmanAfter Iron Man, it's Real Steel's turn with Hugh Jackson to promote robots in the cinema. This time in Real Steel, the robot doesn't fly but boxes. Hugh Jackson, a former boxer, has become a coach of robots which measure 2.40 meters in height and weigh 900 kg since humans are banned from fighting.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:20:10 -0400A vacuum robot at Electrolux Design Lab 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-vacuum-robot-at-electrolux-design-lab-2010Many designers are competing in the Electrolux Design Lab 2010. And, amongst all of the concepts proposed, there's one vacuum robot prototype. The general idea of this year's Electrolux competition is to design a technological specimen which can be practical in reduced spaces but is also energy-efTue, 15 Jun 2010 10:45:35 -0400RobotShop at Robovirtualevents on June 16, 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-at-robovirtualevents-on-june-16-2010 RobotShop will be at Robovirtualevents this Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The Robotics Summit is an unmissable event if you're a robotics professional, or even simply an enthusiast or are employed by a company which works in the field of robots. It's a virtual conference that provides networking andTue, 15 Jun 2010 09:34:28 -0400Exoskeleton hand from LEGOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/exoskeleton-hand-from-lego Here's yet another example of what you can do with LEGO: an exoskeleton to make a robotic hand. The designer is David Hyman from MOC pages. His prototype uses 3 rotation sensors for the fingers and two touch sensors for the wrist. It's not a whole hand but rather a hand with two fingers: the thMon, 14 Jun 2010 13:43:43 -0400Mega Robot Humorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mega-robot-humorMega Robot is back, finally for those who have still not seen it since its first appearance on the web in 2007 on Koreus. This giant robot seems very sure of itself but unfortunately its overzealousness causes it a little worry in the end : -) A funny animation video by Kaktus Film. http://www.yoMon, 14 Jun 2010 12:57:58 -0400Ultra fast robotic handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultra-fast-robotic-handThis robotic hand is quite amazingly accurate. By the Ishikawa Komuro laboratory at the University of Tokyo, this hand prototype shows very promising reflexes and speed. With only three fingers, the hand can juggle with a straw, throw then catch a flying object (a cell phone here), hold and move Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:03:17 -0400Robonaut R2 almost ready for spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonaut-r2-almost-ready-for-space Robonaut R2 is almost ready to take off for its space mission. The astronaut robot which will take off for the International Space Station at the end of 2010 is almost finalized and ready for liftoff. Robonaut R2 weighs 300 pounds, or about 136 kg. It is able to manipulate objects and perform Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:54:50 -0400Giant robotic chess game with LEGOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/giant-robotic-chess-game-with-lego It will have taken one year, 4 people and 30 000 dollars worth of LEGO to achieve this giant robotic chess game. 100 000 LEGO and NXT pieces have been used here to carry out this project. The giant chessboard measures about 16 m2, or 4 meters by 4 meters. There are 3 game modes: human against hMon, 14 Jun 2010 09:10:31 -0400RobotErectus is ready for the World Cuphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboterectus-is-ready-for-the-world-cupRobotErectus is a robot prototype of a soccer player which seems visibly ready for the soccer World Cup in South Africa :-) It shoots the ball, it can even pick the ball up from off the ground and throw it in, it jumps, it can move to the side and it can even bow to the crowd (surely after it's scoFri, 11 Jun 2010 15:32:29 -0400New Microcontrollers and 32 Bits Category at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-microcontrollers-and-32-bits-category-at-robotshop RobotShop blogs will have a new Microcontrollers category which will showcase the new corresponding products available in our online robot store (for example, the 32 bit microcontrollers here). Think back, we recently introduced you to the domino FEZ microcontroller by GHI Electronics. To mark tFri, 11 Jun 2010 15:31:04 -0400M3-Kindy and Noby: two new Japanese robotic childrenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/m3-kindy-and-noby-two-new-japanese-robotic-childrenJapan has just unveiled two new humanoid robot prototypes, M3-Kindy and Noby. -M3-Kindy is a 5 year old android weighing 27 kg with 42 degrees of freedom. The M3-Kindy robotic child is packed with sensors: more than 109 in total (including video camera eyes). It was developed with the aim of studFri, 11 Jun 2010 11:39:11 -0400GoRobotics 10th Anniversary Giveaway Winners!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gorobotics-10th-anniversary-giveaway-winnersOk folks, I know it's taken a while, but the results are finally in and we now have winners for the GoRobotics 10th anniversary giveaway! I'm super excited about this and very grateful to our prizes sponsors: Pololu Solarbotics , Vex Robotics, Apress, and No Starch Press. Before listing the wFri, 11 Jun 2010 10:09:49 -0400Myon: a special humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myon-a-special-humanoid-robot Myon is a new humanoid robot designed by the industrial design studio, Frackenpohl Poulheim (in Cologne), and developed by the Neurorobotics Research Laboratory at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. The size of a 12 year old, Myon has the special ability to continue to operate even if some oFri, 11 Jun 2010 09:28:21 -0400Robots that inspect electric lineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-that-inspect-electric-lines According to Physorg, a new breed of robots is in the process of making its appearance. The surveillance and maintenance of kilometers of electric lines is often a very long task, extremely costly and also dangerous for humans. A single one of these new robots can monitor 260 km of electric lineThu, 10 Jun 2010 16:12:17 -0400Self-assembling flying vehicleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-assembling-flying-vehicles Here's a very special robotics development: Its 4 independent robots but which are capable of regrouping together to move and even fly off. Invented at the Swiss Federal Institute, these robots can communicate amongst themselves and know precisely their positions in relation to each other. Once Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:05:58 -0400Chiba Institute videoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chiba-institute-videos The Laboratory of the Institute of Advanced Technology of Chiba in Japan is showing many videos of their prototypes on Youtube. There you can find a strange giant spider which transports a man sitting, a robotic mini crab as well as a flying butterfly species. It's exciting to discover: http://Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:37:12 -0400Belvedere the companion robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/belvedere-the-companion-robot Belvedere the Buttlerbot is a DIY robot based on the iRobot Create platform (Roomba base). It was made by a robotics enthusiast for his family and mainly for his son, Ethan (dancing in the photo above). Belvedare can avoid obstacles, serves food and drinks, talks, tells jokes and plays music. IThu, 10 Jun 2010 11:21:05 -0400The Corpora and Qbo now have a Youtube channelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-corpora-and-qbo-now-have-a-youtube-channel Qbo by The Corpora, an open source robot project that we told you about recently now has its own video channel on Youtube. An address to remember: http://www.youtube.com/user/QboRobot As a reminder, the Qbo by Francisco Paz aims to bring artificial intelligence to the home. http://www.youtube.cThu, 10 Jun 2010 10:21:20 -0400Quadruplet robot that performshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quadruplet-robot-that-performsThis robotic quadruplet has certainly attracted attention at the Robo-One competition. Four robots attached to each other were the clowns and entertained the audience there. It's rare to see a robot be funny but it's pretty refreshing to watch. Here are the four Kondo humanoid robots. When did rThu, 10 Jun 2010 10:19:49 -0400EMILY the life guard robot in Malibuhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/emily-the-life-guard-robot-in-malibu Emily, for Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard, is a new life guard robot on Malibu beaches, ready to replace Pamela Anderson. The company Hydronalix specializes in marine robotics and is the manufacturer of it. This life guard robot is able to swim and save people from drowning 6 times fastThu, 10 Jun 2010 10:02:58 -0400Mindstorms NXT that walks all by itselfhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mindstorms-nxt-that-walks-all-by-itselfThe video is not recent but it is worth watching. This LEGO Mindstorms NXT walks all by itself on two legs like a human being, a little like Petman by Boston Dynamics. It shows once again that with LEGO Mindstorms you can do anything, or almost. Over to your screwdriver and bolts! :-) http://wwwWed, 09 Jun 2010 10:33:32 -0400Police robot prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/police-robot-prototype Here's a terminator police robot that could scare those who want to speed off and try to escape the police. For the moment, it's just an idea. This auto-moto is halfway between Robocop and a beetle. The idea: unmanned inside (so safer), it chases fugitives. It's an idea of Carl Archambault's, Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:10:07 -0400GHI FEZ Domino Microcontrollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ghi-fez-domino-microcontroller We've just received in the RobotShop store the Fez Domino microcontroller by GHI Electronics. FEZ stands for "Freaking Easy." It's a microcontroller which can be programmed in Microsoft .NET Micro Framework and is compatible with Arduino Duemilanove shields. One of the differences with Arduino iWed, 09 Jun 2010 08:38:23 -0400A flexible surgical robot to operate on the hearthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-flexible-surgical-robot-to-operate-on-the-heartPierre Dupont's team at Boston University is in the process of developing a surgical robot which could be maneuvered in veins whilst also being harder than a catheter. The new technology called a "concentric tube robot" would have the flexibility of a catheter and the stiffness of a needle. The teTue, 08 Jun 2010 15:11:12 -0400Robotinho on Roomba QuadDrive: a robotic guide on 4 roombashttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotinho-on-roomba-quaddrive-a-robotic-guide-on-4-roombas Robotinho is a museum guide robot that talks and gives explanations to groups of children and tourists. But its main feature lies in its means of locomotion: the Roomba QuadDrive, 4 Roomba robot vacuums placed side by side with a Robotis Dynamixel RX-64 servo, which makes it an omnidirectional roTue, 08 Jun 2010 15:05:41 -0400Asus to also have its own vacuum robot: the E-Cleanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asus-to-also-have-its-own-vacuum-robot-the-e-clean Asus recently launched the AGAiT E-Clean, a robot vacuum. The robot by Asus also removes soil microbes with its ultraviolet lamp and can even add a touch of perfume. It has a battery life of an hour and a half (it automatically returns to the base) and it takes 3 hours to recharge. The E-CleanTue, 08 Jun 2010 15:00:41 -0400CTC wins 46 million dollar contracthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ctc-wins-46-million-dollar-contract CTC (Concurrent Technologies Corporation) has won a contract worth 46 million dollars from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane) (United States). The project aims to develop land robotics systems which will eventually be able to save the lives of American soldiers in combat. The maTue, 08 Jun 2010 12:30:35 -0400The robot that lights fireworkshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robot-that-lights-fireworksHow do you use a LEGO Mindstorms NXT to set off fireworks safely? This video shows you how. The robot is a MINDSTORMS NXT kit which uses two light sensors, one for detecting the lighting of a firework. The prototype also uses an ultrasonic sensor to adjust the height of the lighter in comparison Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:10:35 -0400Fish Robot Leaderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fish-robot-leader Here's a fish robot that can lead an entire school of fish. Researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University has managed to create a robotic fish capable of displaying leadership and being the leader in a school of fish by using mathematics and artificial intelligence. One possiblTue, 08 Jun 2010 09:11:23 -0400Giant Transformers Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/giant-transformers-robot Chinese art students have built a Giant Transformers robot. Height: 32 feet, or 9.77 meters. Its weight: 4 tons (4000 kg). The steel and tire monster has been built out of... an old truck (photo below). Their project has cost around 4500 US dollars. Watch the animation video created for tTue, 08 Jun 2010 09:10:04 -0400Kondo-KHR robot danceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kondo-khr-robot-dancesFor the 6th anniversary of Kondo KHR robots, Kondo has indulged in some remarkable artistic performances. This took place in Tokyo at the Kondo Cup. Here's a traditional Japanese dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2uMnkDi4U More rock but still impressive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TTue, 08 Jun 2010 08:53:12 -0400Robotics + Internet = RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotics-internet-robotshopHere's a video that talks about the main facts and statistics in the world of robotics and the web. It makes us aware of the speed at which technology is evolving in our society and flooding our daily lives. The robotics market is undergoing radical transformation: between now and 2025 it should rTue, 08 Jun 2010 08:38:47 -0400Giant R2-D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/giant-r2-d2 Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, has without doubt the largest R2-D2 in the world. The famous astro droid from the Star Wars film is actually a building... in disguise! And it even seems functional, a window opens! What you can't achieve with a little imagination and definitely some aFri, 04 Jun 2010 15:13:57 -0400Carnegie Mellon robots use physical sciencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carnegie-mellon-robots-use-physical-science The Carnegie Mellon University soccer robots (USA) use physical science to score goals in soccer. The soccer player robots that are competing in RoboCup 2010 in Singapore use the principles of physics which predict the ball's behavior. Soccer robots don't only analyze their own movements but alsFri, 04 Jun 2010 13:53:33 -0400Robot kit on promotion for cat and dog lovershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-kit-on-promotion-for-cat-and-dog-loversRobotShop has only just created a nice promotion (package) on domestic robots, this time for pet lovers: cats and dogs. Starting with cats: -Domestic Robot Package for cat lovers: save 50 dollars. This includes an iRobot Roomba 562 vacuum, a Litter-Robot Litter Box, an automatic food dispenser anFri, 04 Jun 2010 11:50:03 -0400Tribute to the I, Robot filmhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tribute-to-the-i-robot-film Here's a really fun video montage based on the film, I, Robot, with Will Smith. It's a tribute to the film (which is inspired by laws defined by Isaac Asimov), and to robots. I, Robot which was released in 2004 is a film by Alex Proyas who plunges us into our society in 2035, where daily life isFri, 04 Jun 2010 10:17:24 -0400Heartland Robotics hires Scott Eckerthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/heartland-robotics-hires-scott-eckert A company founded by Rodney Brooks (who founded iRobot), Heartland Robotics, just hired Scott Eckert as CEO. Scott Eckert is a former executive of Dell, and a guru of online sales. He also founded and directed Motion Computing. He will replace Patrick Sobalvarro at Heartland Robotics. HeartlFri, 04 Jun 2010 08:16:48 -0400A monkey controls a robot from a distance with its mindhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-monkey-controls-a-robot-from-a-distance-with-its-mindAn incredible demonstration by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States: a monkey managed to move an articulated robotic arm by using only its mind. The use of control by the mind with sensors in the brain is not a world first, but it still has an effect. All the more so inThu, 03 Jun 2010 15:39:43 -0400Steam robots by Crabfuhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/steam-robots-by-crabfu Crabfu Steamworks specializes in one particular type of robots: steam robots. But that's not all: it also creates art animations and work on moving objects. Read its blog here. The inventor of Crabfu who defines himself above all as an artist, even creates robotic steam millipedes. See also hiThu, 03 Jun 2010 14:15:54 -0400Structures built by robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/structures-built-by-robotsIn the future, will complex constructions and buildings build themselves? It's conceivable according to the video below produced by Shimizu Corporation (Japan). The robotic nanotubes would allow structures to self-interlock and certain other parts of the construction could be assembled by humanoidThu, 03 Jun 2010 13:10:43 -0400MSI Vacuum Robot at Computex 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/msi-vacuum-robot-at-computex-2010 Here's a demo of the MSI vacuum robot at Computex 2010 which is currently being held in Taipei (Taiwan) from June 1 to 5, 2010. The Taiwanese computer and component manufacturer, Micro-Star International (MSI), is coming with a new line of vacuum robots which will compete with Roomba, SamsungThu, 03 Jun 2010 10:29:35 -0400Hello World with a LEGO robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hello-world-with-a-lego-robot How do you say hello with a customized LEGO robot? It's what this B3ta forum user has done. Built from scratch, the DIY Lego printer has been connected to an Apple Mac. The creator wishes to clarify that this has nothing to do with Mindstorms and that he built it all by himself with electronic Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:58:27 -0400Marriedbyrobot claims to be the first wedding robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/marriedbyrobot-claims-to-be-the-first-wedding-robot A couple in Chicago claims that their wedding robot marriedbyrobot.com was the first priest with bolts in the world to officiate a wedding. But why? Because, two weeks ago i-Fairy by Tomohiro Shibata and Satoko Inoue stole the spotlight in Japan by making a world tour in the press. The couple'sWed, 02 Jun 2010 15:15:03 -0400Man robot collisionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/man-robot-collisionsThe German Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics has run some experiments on man-machine collisions. Here, it's rather a case of a Kuku robotic arm against a mannequin head (the same as those you see in car crash-tests). This type of experiment enables the development of anti-collision and safetyWed, 02 Jun 2010 13:08:25 -0400iRobot Seaglider works near the BP righttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-seaglider-works-near-the-bp-rig The robot, Seaglider by iRobot, is now in the process of working in the collection of data in the Gulf of Mexico, in the ecological disaster zone caused by the BP oil leak. Its main mission, says iRobot, is to pinpoint the oil slicks. The project is led in collaboration with the Department of Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:53:36 -0400Robots to help the autistichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-to-help-the-autistic Popsci has an interesting development in humanoid robots which can help people with autism to improve their daily lives with social interactions and communication in general. "Bandit" is a robot prototype designed to interact with autistic children. It is fitted with two video cameras in the eyeWed, 02 Jun 2010 09:39:03 -0400RobotShop domestic robot packages on promotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-domestic-robot-packages-on-promotion RobotShop has a promotional offer for its readers on domestic robots. This is not an everyday sale, there's so much to benefit from: -Save 120 dollars by buying the RobotShop standard domestic package. It includes an iRobot Roomba 530 vacuum, a Lawnbott Spyder Robot lawn mower, and an AquaproducTue, 01 Jun 2010 16:10:43 -0400Japanese robots to conquer the moon by 2020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/japanese-robots-to-conquer-the-moon-by-2020 Japan plans to set out to conquer the moon using robots before 2020. The Japanese space agency, JAXA, intends to put 2.2 billion US dollars on the table to develop a family of robots that will go to explore the moon by 2020. The first Japanese robots should also land on the moon in 2015. They wTue, 01 Jun 2010 14:51:11 -0400Roboblock PS2 Remote Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboblock-ps2-remote-control RobotShop has received a Roboblock Zigbee remote control in stock. This controller is actually made from a Sony PS2 controller. The Roboblock Zigbee remote control is ideal for controlling robots on wheels or legs remotely thanks to its wireless connection. It works with AAA batteries sold sepaTue, 01 Jun 2010 13:07:40 -0400Asimo at EPFL in Switzerlandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asimo-at-epfl-in-switzerlandThe humanoid robot, Asimo, by Honda has stopped by the federal polytechnic school of Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. A member of the audience has reported videos of the Objectif Sciences event (open day at EPFL) which took place on May 29 and 30. You can also see Asimo there center stage walking aTue, 01 Jun 2010 11:41:38 -0400Autonomous quadrotorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autonomous-quadrotors Here's a prototype of an autonomous helicopter with four engines (quadrotor) capable of carrying out extreme movements in confined areas. Daniel Mellinger, Nathan Michael and Vijay Kumar from Grasp Lab at the University of Pennsylvania have designed this ultra easy to use UAV (Unmanned Aerial VehTue, 01 Jun 2010 10:22:14 -0400Will Astrobotic Technology win the Google Lunar X-Prize?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-astrobotic-technology-win-the-google-lunar-x-prizeIf the trend continues, RobotShop predicts that the future winner of the Google Lunar X-Prize will be Astrobotic Technology. The Pittsburgh company is competing with 20 other private companies. The aim of the Google competition is to be able to develop a robot which can go alone on the moon, crossMon, 31 May 2010 15:59:12 -0400A video-conference robot at Vgohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-video-conference-robot-at-vgo Vgo, a start-up in Nashua near Boston is in the process of developing a telepresence and video-conference robot which can be remote-controlled and attend conferences. Vgo has already raised 8 million dollars and will introduce its robot at the start of June in Las Vegas at an exhibition. The proMon, 31 May 2010 14:38:17 -0400Octavia the Navy's androidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/octavia-the-navys-android Here's Octavia the android, presented at Fleet Week 2010 in New York, an annual meeting of Navy and American coast guard professionals. It was designed by the US Naval Research Lab to interact with humans (with its camera and sensors) and particularly with naval staff. The robot can express joy,Mon, 31 May 2010 13:43:18 -0400iRobot 710 Warrior with APOBS against anti-personnel mineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-710-warrior-with-apobs-against-anti-personnel-mines Here's a video demonstration of the Warrior 710 by iRobot, with an APOBS (Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System). It's a robot for destroying anti-personnel mines used in the military which is capable of destroying bombs stuck in the sand at a distance without damaging the robot. The idea is Mon, 31 May 2010 11:26:20 -0400Terminator Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/terminator-robot Here's a 1.83 m (6 feet) tall robot based on the Terminator film. We don't have much more information on this ultra rare specimen except that the replica with the T-800 is almost perfect. This animated prototype has been built mainly out of steel and aluminum. It uses servos and is controlled rMon, 31 May 2010 10:46:12 -0400Norris Labs presents Baxter and RoboFridge (for beer)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/norris-labs-presents-baxter-and-robofridge-for-beer Steve Norris of Norris Labs has developed a friendly beer serving robot. In fact, there are two separate robots. The first one, Baxter or ButlerBot goes to pick up the beer and brings it to the one who drinks it. When it arrives near the robotic refrigerator, Robofridge opens all by itself and Fri, 28 May 2010 14:45:10 -0400Pleo has new smartshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pleo-has-new-smarts Pleo, new smarts for its owners. The new PM 2 firmware is available by download for those who own the small friendly animal. And for those who don't, we recommend you purchase it from RobotShop: Pleo Ugobe Autonomous Robot Life Form Among the new updates we found: -the active Scripts increasedFri, 28 May 2010 13:57:50 -0400Dinosaur Robots in Chicagohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dinosaur-robots-in-chicago KumoTek Robotics launches an exhibition of prehistoric robots in Chicago: Sue Escapes. The robots come from Kokoro, Japan. The main attraction is RoboSue, a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur always ready to entertain the kids! The realism of the animals and their interaction with visitors certainly prFri, 28 May 2010 10:39:38 -0400Iron Man babyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iron-man-baby Here is Iron Man Baby, a video produced by two Quebeckers. The baby from Patrick Boivin appears in Iron Baby and Strob is the uncle of the baby who starts in this remarkable production with special effects worthy of a big Hollywood studio. These two men are not beginners and their portfolio is aFri, 28 May 2010 09:29:56 -0400Willow Garage Eventhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/willow-garage-eventWillow Garage celebrated its PR2 launch event in style. Not one but a good dozen PR2s were there to dance to the rhythm of the music. What's more, the robots paraded holding the hand of their partner...human partner: -) A great moment for Open Source robotics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGvUThu, 27 May 2010 15:46:47 -0400MABEL: tests on a biped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mabel-tests-on-a-biped-robot Researchers at the University of Michigan in the US have developed a biped robot called MABEL, capable of walking without falling even when faced with improvised obstacles. Most surprisingly, this 57 kg robot has no vision (no video camera) but only sensors (encoders) which measure the angles of Thu, 27 May 2010 13:46:22 -0400Scout: DIY Robot with LEGOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/scout-diy-robot-with-legoScout Lego Robot Here's a prototype of the Lego robot made by Belisario Russefl de la Torre. The young man, aged 28 today, built his first robot when he was 10 years old. Scout is the project of a robotic helicopter with two fans. It still doesn't fly but the foundations of the project hThu, 27 May 2010 12:09:22 -0400Lockheed Martin Exoskeletonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lockheed-martin-exoskeleton Here's a video introducing the latest model of the exoskeleton by Lockheed Martin. The purpose of an exoskeleton is to increase the physical strength and endurance of whoever's wearing it. It can allow soldiers to walk much longer and carry heavy loads without tiring. With the HULC by Lockheed Thu, 27 May 2010 08:29:42 -0400Bebionic unveils its robotic handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bebionic-unveils-its-robotic-hand The company, Bebionic, has just unveiled its new bionic robotic hand. It can do almost anything like a human hand (video below). Everything can be configured: speed, grip strength and estheticism. Its big advantage is that it's covered in silicone, giving it the impression of real skin. What's Wed, 26 May 2010 14:41:01 -0400Violinist robot by Toyotahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/violinist-robot-by-toyota The violinist robot by Toyota recently made a good impression at the 2010 Expo in Shanghai. It's not its first appearance, far from it since it dates from 2007, but its movements and natural ease have made it seem even more human-like. The robot by Toyota appeared in Japan's pavilion at the ExpoWed, 26 May 2010 12:24:57 -0400Bridge Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bridge-robot An unusual style for a robot, here's a prototype that you've surely never seen before: the bridge robot! Even if the model shown below is a miniature the size of a toy, the principle could certainly be replicated on a scale the size of a military vehicle, for example. The Stilzkin EXT3 robot iWed, 26 May 2010 10:22:52 -04001.50 meter tall Gundam Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/1-50-meter-tall-gundam-robot Gundam, one of the animation stars in Japan, will from now on have its own giant robot figurine. This replica is 1.50 m tall and weighs 35 kg. It will cost 3400 dollars. It's not the first time that we've seen replicas of Gundam appearing in several forms. There's already been this giant 20 meWed, 26 May 2010 09:42:20 -0400Microsoft makes Robotics Developer Studio freehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/microsoft-makes-robotics-developer-studio-free Microsoft has been working quietly for some time now (very little publicity) on its Robotics Developer Studio software. And, it has announced a major shift in strategy: from now on Microsoft RDS will be FREE. By making software available for everyone to download, the Redmond company hopes to proTue, 25 May 2010 15:28:59 -0400New LittleDog videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-littledog-video Boston Dynamics' LittleDog has made progress recently. Not only was this little robotic critter able to move alone over difficult terrain, but now it does so with greater confidence: It jumps, climbs stairs, and reacts to real-time obstacles. "Little Dog" means "petit chien" in French, and it isTue, 25 May 2010 13:56:39 -0400All-in-One robot vacuum cleaner designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/all-in-one-robot-vacuum-cleaner-design Here's an all-in-one robot vacuum cleaner design from Yanko Design. It can operate as a conventional upright vacuum, and the round robotic cleaner can be detached from the main body. Just like a conventional robot vacuum, the autonomous part has no problem vacuuming under the sofa. Moreover, thTue, 25 May 2010 11:43:32 -0400ASguard an all-terrain amphibianhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asguard-an-all-terrain-amphibian The Advanced Security Guard (ASGuard) is a design by the Center for Robotics Innovation at the University of Bremen in Germany. This robot prototype can go underwater and on any type of rough terrain. Its role is to intervene in rescue operations during accidents or natural disasters. Asguard mTue, 25 May 2010 09:36:24 -0400EPFL robotics festival on May 29 and 30 in Switzerlandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/epfl-robotics-festival-on-may-29-and-30-in-switzerland On Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, the EPFL Robotics Festival will take place at Lausanne, Switzerland. Robosphere will be in booth No.10 at the EPFL Robotics Festival on the 29 and 30 of May. Approximately 20,000 to 40,000 people are expected. Robosphere, jointly with Robolounge, will dispTue, 25 May 2010 07:46:30 -0400Freestyle humanoid with the music of Jacques Brelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/freestyle-humanoid-with-the-music-of-jacques-brelHere is a pretty amazing performance by a small humanoid robot. Surprising for two reasons: The first is that the stunts are rather sophisticated: he can do a handstand comparable to a great gymnast. The second is more mysterious: the music that accompanies the video is a song by Jacques Brel's "Fri, 21 May 2010 14:45:53 -0400QBO: Open Source robot from TheCorporahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/qbo-open-source-robot-from-thecorpora The TheCorpora blog by Francisco Paz has revealed more details on the Open Source robot QBo. This robot DIY weighs around 10 kg, measures 46 cm high, and it can recharge all by itself. It has four infrared sensors, four ultrasonic sensors, two video cameras in the eyes, two microphones in the eaFri, 21 May 2010 14:18:26 -0400Robotic conference tablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-conference-table Here is a conference table robot that is able to adjust itself by taking various forms. This table is composed of four elements and is able to be separates and re-assembled, without any human intervention. The Intelligence Laboratory Robotics University of Tsukuba in Japan is behind this originaFri, 21 May 2010 12:51:30 -0400Military robots exhibited in Germanyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/military-robots-exhibited-in-germanyThis week Germany has hosted an exhibition devoted to demonstrations of military robots . The Expo brought together European robotics researchers for the 2010 edition of the ELROB (European Trial of UGVs). These kinds of robots are in demand, especially for perilous and dangerous missions forFri, 21 May 2010 11:50:58 -0400Anybots commercialize QB, a telepresence robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/anybots-commercialize-qb-a-telepresence-robot Anybots launch the commercialization of QB, a telepresence robot, for fall 2010. Starting price: 15 000 dollars US. QB moves at a speed of 5.5 km/h and only weighs 35 pounds(16 kg). It’s autonomy (battery) lasts 8 hours, it supports Wi-Fi, and has a 5 megapixel video camera. The principle oFri, 21 May 2010 10:49:12 -0400TankPitStop: the Robot that acts as a gas pumphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tankpitstop-the-robot-that-acts-as-a-gas-pump In the Netherlands, some robots are already replacing gas pump attendants. The robot's code name: Tank Pit Stop. So, you no longer need to leave your vehicle; it's a little like the drive-in at fast-food restaurants :-) This robot was invented in 2008 and costs 75 000 euros. Its effectiveness Wed, 19 May 2010 13:45:14 -0400The first two domestic robots on sale on IMVUhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-first-two-domestic-robots-on-sale-on-imvu The first two domestic robots are on sale on the Imvu.com online community. You can purchase the vacuum robot for 650 credits in the online store. It's a world first: They're the first domestic robots to be sold on the site. The author is none other than JonnySalvo : -) You can buy two models:Wed, 19 May 2010 10:15:44 -0400Dagu Polymorph Plastic Polymerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dagu-polymorph-plastic-polymer RobotShop has just received a new product in stock that might please those who are building robot prototypes. The Dagu plastic polymer is a non-toxic and biodegradable polyester polymorph element. RobotShop is one of only two distributors in North America to distribute it. This polymer can beWed, 19 May 2010 09:07:54 -0400Sergey Brin talks via a telepresence robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sergey-brin-talks-via-a-telepresence-robot Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google took center stage at the Google Lunar X-Prize conference ... while being physically absent. But how, you ask us? He used a Texai telepresence robot by Willow Garage. This type of robot is quite simply the future of teleconferencing. It's very practically wTue, 18 May 2010 15:04:33 -0400Contemporary robotics according to RobotShop (YouTube videos)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contemporary-robotics-according-to-robotshop-youtube-videos We've put together a few videos for our readers on contemporary robotics (domestic, professional, educational, health, military, and industrial robots) and future and research perspectives (last video). The practice and viewing are exciting. These videos are all now also available on our RobotShTue, 18 May 2010 14:02:34 -0400Robot that back flips, runs and jumps!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-that-back-flips-runs-and-jumpsYou know the fixed bar acrobatics by Hinamitetu. Now, along the same lines, still gymnastics, this robot is able to perform a back flip like a human. You have to see it to believe it. The prototype has been made by a Japanese robotics fan. (See his blog) What's more, his "baby" can even run and Tue, 18 May 2010 12:50:42 -0400Joke about a lie detector robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/joke-about-a-lie-detector-robot Here's a joke that we've found on the web that features a lie detector robot at the hands of 3 people. A father, son and mother. Who's lying and who's telling the truth? You'll find out :-) A man returns from work with a lie detector robot. His 12 year old son comes home 3 hours late from schooTue, 18 May 2010 11:49:07 -0400Warehouse robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/warehouse-robotsWarehouse robots that help with the packing and stacking of sugar bags, it's a lot faster than "arms". At first glance, these bags of sugar must weigh about 50 kg each. You can imagine the effort spent by workers on carrying out a similar type of loading. Featured in this video, industrial robotsMon, 17 May 2010 15:36:30 -0400Micropilot MP-Vision UAVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/micropilot-mp-vision-uav The Micropilot MP-Vision Glider is an unmanned air vehicle. It can be preprogrammed with specific flight plans in advance. This drone can be optionally equipped with a camera to take snapshots of crops or forest areas, for example. The MP-Vision has a radio control but can also fly autonomousMon, 17 May 2010 12:05:22 -0400A leader in online sales of robots in Quebechttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-leader-in-online-sales-of-robots-in-quebec A world leader of online robot sales is hiding in Quebec :-) Mario Tremblay and Sandra Fradet of RobotShop agreed to be interviewed by a journalist from Quebec's weekly, Echo de la Rive-Nord. The startup has existed for 7 years in Boisbriand on the Boulevard des Entreprises, Quebec. "We want toMon, 17 May 2010 10:12:11 -0400Priest robot performs marriagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/priest-robot-performs-marriage Tomohiro Shibata, a researcher in robotics and Satoko Inoue, who works for Kokoro (a robotics firm) in Japan, have found an original way of getting married. They used a priest robot. The humanoid robot, I-Fairy, officially performed the marriage. It's a world first. I-Fairy by Kokoro costs aboMon, 17 May 2010 09:06:08 -0400International Robotics: robots dancing with humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/international-robotics-robots-dancing-with-humans The International Robotics company, the pioneer of "Techno-Marketing" (Trademark) designs robots for commercial purposes to carry out the marketing operations of large companies. What's more, their list of customers is pretty impressive. Robot-Dreams has posted a pretty good demonstration video Fri, 14 May 2010 14:37:18 -0400MyRobots.com: But what's hiding behind this site?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/myrobots-com-but-whats-hiding-behind-this-siteThe RobotShop team is cooking up a revolutionary concept (according to what I've heard), behind a new site called MyRobots.com. And naturally, like you readers, I'm wondering about a few things. Because no, they haven't let their blogger in on the secret :-( , the little devils :-) So, I asked Fri, 14 May 2010 14:08:17 -0400Self-balancing robotic cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-balancing-robotic-cube This sculpture is actually a robotic cube capable of keeping its balance by itself with an automatic stabilization mechanism to shift the center of gravity. The modules sway and can maintain the balanced position. Even more incredibly, the structure can be pushed and still not fall. Of course, yFri, 14 May 2010 12:36:19 -0400Anti-collision safety on an industrial robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/anti-collision-safety-on-an-industrial-robotThe German Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics presented, at the IEEE 2010, a safety demonstration with an industrial robotic arm. In this case, they wanted to study the contact between a robot handling a sharp tool (scissors, kitchen knife, saw, scalpel) and human skin in order to prevent accidFri, 14 May 2010 09:41:05 -0400Slow-motion video of RoboGameshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/slow-motion-video-of-robogamesHave you heard of Robogames? It's a set of competitions in which robots compete in merciless fights, like gladiators in the arena. Well, here's the best of Robogames 2010 in a slow-motion video. The video was filmed with a Casio Exilim EX-F1 with 300 images per second. http://www.youtube.com/watcFri, 14 May 2010 08:05:39 -0400i-Limb Pulse by Touch Bionicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/i-limb-pulse-by-touch-bionics The bionic hand by the British company, Touch Bionics, is called i-Limb and its purpose is to replace the amputated limbs of people who have suffered accidents or injuries. The i-Limb Pulse is a revolutionary robotic hand-arm which can grab objects in a natural way. As well as shaking hands withThu, 13 May 2010 15:08:08 -0400Video of the underwater robot in the Gulf of Mexicohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/video-of-the-underwater-robot-in-the-gulf-of-mexicoWe recently told you about the oil spill and the important role played by robots to contain it in the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and the BP offshore oil rig. Here's a first new video reported by DeepWaterHorizonResponse yesterday, from a site of support and reflection in order to find a solutionThu, 13 May 2010 14:09:25 -0400Samarai by Lockheed Martinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/samarai-by-lockheed-martinThe Lockheed Martin Samarai is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The project had to be abandoned but a new video has just appeared on YouTube. The SAMARAI is a 30 cm single rotating wing which can fly vertically, land, take off again, and go in any direction. It's inspired by the maple seed, whichThu, 13 May 2010 12:30:47 -0400Nanorobot molecules to repair our cellshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nanorobot-molecules-to-repair-our-cells We told you in March about the DNA nanotubes against cancer, developed at McGill University in Montreal. This time the American researchers have developed robotic molecules capable of modifying DNA to repair damaged or flawed tissues, like small robotic spiders. The robot measures 4 nanometers iThu, 13 May 2010 10:10:32 -0400The Trons a music band of robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-trons-a-music-band-of-robots The Trons is an experimental group consisting solely of musician robots. The video is not new but the concept is so appealing that we had to show it to you. It's a music band from Hamilton in New Zealand and entirely automated. Perfect for livening up your evenings without racking your brain. Thu, 13 May 2010 09:09:12 -0400DIY R2D2 Heineken Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diy-r2d2-heineken-robotIt's a sculpture but that doesn't take anything away from it. Here's the R2D2 Heineken robot. This robotics art will please all the Star Wars geeks and fans out there. In fact, it's not too complicated to make your own DIY version: you take a 5 liter barrel of beer or a can of beer (it can also wWed, 12 May 2010 13:28:42 -0400The vacuum robot market in France is soaringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-vacuum-robot-market-in-france-is-soaring In France, according to Gfk Retail &amp; Technology, the vacuum robot market grew faster than the domestic applications market in 2009. Better yet, at the start of 2010 the increase in the market of robotic vacuum cleaners rose +5.6 % in terms of volume and +12 % in terms of value. The sales of Wed, 12 May 2010 09:32:31 -0400Video of Colin Angle (iRobot) at TED MED 2009https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/video-of-colin-angle-irobot-at-ted-med-2009As a complement to our article yesterday on iRobot's future strategy in personal assistants, here's a video of the company's CEO, Colin Angle, at TEDMED 2009. It's a "must see" for those who follow the company closely. Concerning medical assistance to the elderly or increasingly dependent, it's esTue, 11 May 2010 14:08:29 -0400Volkswagen that parks itself with controlled slidinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/volkswagen-that-parks-itself-with-controlled-slidingIf there's a new current trend in cars, excluding the ecological aspect and "green car", it's the number of tests and ideas of robotic cars which are appearing. Volkswagen has invented a car prototype (a robotic Passat) that reverse parks all by itself, and while executing a controlled slide if youTue, 11 May 2010 12:47:37 -0400RobotShop Poll on Cyborgshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-poll-on-cyborgsHere's a little poll we just put up on our discussion forum: Which Cyborg ability would you want the most? (= In French: Quelle super-capacité d'un Cyborg souhaiteriez-vous avoir ?) -super strength -armor/resistance to injury -returned use of lost limb(s) (following illness/amputation) -increasedTue, 11 May 2010 11:14:46 -0400Underwater robots help contain the leak of oil in the Gulf of Mexicohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/underwater-robots-help-contain-the-leak-of-oil-in-the-gulf-of-mexico image foxnews Some underwater robots have helped to lay the huge concrete and steel cover on the leak of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The cover measures 12 meters in height and was placed 1500 meters deep, guided by robots. It's hoped that the oil spill, failing disappearing, will stop spreading.Tue, 11 May 2010 10:12:56 -0400Albert, the Belgian robot (Liège)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/albert-the-belgian-robot-liege Albert is a robot which has been developed by engineering students at the University of Li&egrave;ge in Belgium. Albert will represent Belgium at the end of May in a competition organized by Eurobots in Switzerland. The students who previously finished in 27th place hope this time to rank among Tue, 11 May 2010 08:57:47 -0400Video We Are Robots at the ETS Montreal and ABB Percussionisthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/video-we-are-robots-at-the-ets-montreal-and-abb-percussionistOn Friday evening the We Are Robots techno-dance night took place at the ETS Montreal and SAT. We've already found two videos of the event which featured dancing industrial robots (robotic arms) by the ABB Robotics company. Here's a glimpse of the evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p0Px3vB-Mon, 10 May 2010 14:37:46 -0400Smartpool Nitro Pool Cleaning Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smartpool-nitro-pool-cleaning-robotRobotShop has just received in stock the pool cleaning robot, Nitro, by Smartpool. We've received two models: -the Smartpool Nitro Wall Climber Robot Pool Cleaner. It cleans the pool floor (75% of its time) and the vertical sides (25% of its time). It also possesses technology which allows Mon, 10 May 2010 13:10:19 -0400Let's Make Robots integrates the complete RobotShop cataloghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lets-make-robots-integrates-the-complete-robotshop-catalog The Let's Make Robots internet site is in the process of integrating the complete catalog of RobotShop. LMR now claims to have thousands of components available for creating robots! And this is in part thanks to our extensive inventory, a full range of parts and accessories for service robots (pMon, 10 May 2010 12:02:00 -0400Cyborgs - Info graphichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cyborgs-info-graphicThe cyborgs are already among us! Here's a fantastic info graphic image which recounts the life of cyborgs in the cinema. To recall, a cyborg is a human who has robotic parts otherwise known as a bionic man, like Robocop for example. The poster shows that cyborgs have been on the big screen sinceMon, 10 May 2010 10:37:56 -0400Cyborgs On The Movie and TV Screen - Infographichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cyborgs-on-the-movie-and-tv-screen-infographic From the same folks that brought us the Wild World of Robots, comes the Cyborgs On The Screen infographic. Full graphic after the jump. Cyborgs on the screenMon, 10 May 2010 08:00:25 -0400BeetleCam by Burrard-Lucas photography of African wildlifehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/beetlecam-by-burrard-lucas-photography-of-african-wildlifeBeetleCam BeetleCam is a remote photography project of African wildlife by Will and Matt Burrard-Lucas. The two brothers have placed a Canon 400D DSLR camera with two flashes on a robotic mobile base which is controlled remotely. The images reported are superb. However, there was a smallFri, 07 May 2010 15:20:22 -0400Papercraft Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/papercraft-robotsBotropolis has made a nice compilation of photos showing paper robots (or cardboard to be exact). Making the robots is free, except that you have to print the model with a color printer if possible. This type of scale model is available all over the web for collectors; you just need to search a liFri, 07 May 2010 12:49:22 -0400Projet Romeohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/projet-romeo What is projet Romeo? It's a 10 million euro project led by the French company, Aldebaran Robotics, which aims to create an assistant robot for the elderly, people with reduced mobility and the visually impaired. It has received 4.9 million euros of funding from the DGCIS (General Directorate foFri, 07 May 2010 09:59:23 -0400Genesi EFIKA MX Open Client micro computerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/genesi-efika-mx-open-client-micro-computer RobotShop has just received the Genesi EFIKA MX Open Client, a very small but very powerful micro computer. It can be used as a central controller for a robot. It's barely the size of two packets of playing cards. The Genesi has 512 MB of RAM, 4GM of SSD hard disk, Bluetooth, WiFi, 100 MBit EFri, 07 May 2010 08:06:46 -0400Financing your LawnBott robot lawn mower: 3 months interest free in the USAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/financing-your-lawnbott-robot-lawn-mower-3-months-interest-free-in-the-usa RobotShop.com has just put in place a LawnBott robot lawn mower financing package for 48 American states. RobotShop offers financing of 3 months without interest thanks to its credit partner, Access Equipment &amp; Financing. Then a rate of 12.99%. When the promotion is available you'll see the Thu, 06 May 2010 14:42:51 -0400Industrial Robot orders see strong gains in 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/industrial-robot-orders-see-strong-gains-in-2010 The manufacturers of industrial robots have seen a sharp increase in their activity for the first quarter of 2010 in the United States. The number of orders jumped +16% while billing on sales skyrocketed by 30% for the first quarter of the year. The comparison is made with the same quarter last Thu, 06 May 2010 13:26:25 -0400Citroen C4 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/citroen-c4-robotThe Citoen C4 robot is not new but here's a little compilation of this advertising gem for those who've never seen it on TV or don't live in France. The concept: to design a pretty cool transformer robot that dances then metamorphoses into its original state, a car. The advertising has been done rThu, 06 May 2010 11:24:59 -0400Exclusive Aquabot Promotion for Canadahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/exclusive-aquabot-promotion-for-canadaRobotShop.ca has a special promotion on for Aquabot swimming pool cleaning robots. If you order your pool cleaning robot before August 31, 2010, you'll automatically be in with a chance of winning the value of the Aquabot Pool Cleaner Junior. Better still! If you order this Aquabot Pool Cleaner JuThu, 06 May 2010 10:40:56 -0400Rodney Brooks receives SME's highest distinctionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rodney-brooks-receives-smes-highest-distinction photo wikipedia Rodney Brooks, robotics professor at MIT and cofounder of the iRobot company in 1990, has received the highest distinction from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). Brooks has received Honorary Membership. SME is a professional organization of engineers created in 1932 in tWed, 05 May 2010 15:23:32 -0400Hexapod dance 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hexapod-dance-2010After the excellent choreography of the best of hexapod robots in 2009, now here's the Best of 2010. These 6 legged robots have soul and move to the beat. Moreover, it's a popular phenomenon since other robots will dance to the rhythm of electronic music this Friday night in Montreal, in WE ARE ROWed, 05 May 2010 14:08:59 -0400Callo the telephone robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/callo-the-telephone-robot Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw, two researchers at Simon Fraser University have developed a telephone robot capable of walking, expressing emotions and even being used as a telepresence robot. Callo, which is 23 cm tall, is mounted on a Nokia cell phone. It has two arms, legs and can even dance. YoWed, 05 May 2010 12:36:58 -0400Dr Pepper commercial with Iron Manhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dr-pepper-commercial-with-iron-man The oldest brand of soda by Uncle Sam (1885), Dr Pepper, has decided to make a joint commercial with Iron Man. In it we see an employee in the middle of cleaning when his name is called by a voice. Then comes a rapid transformation with a robotic bodysuit, like in the Iron Man 2 film. But no suWed, 05 May 2010 10:41:17 -0400Willow Garage reveals the 11 recipients of the PR2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/willow-garage-reveals-the-11-recipients-of-the-pr2Willow Garage, whose progress we cover on this blog, just announced the eleven recipients of its PR2 robot. The PR2 robot is an open source robot which is characterized by a hardware platform (Personal Robot 2) with an ROS (Robot Operating System) open source software application. Willow Garage rTue, 04 May 2010 15:06:50 -0400JoiTech Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/joitech-humanoid-robot The Osaka Institute of Technology has created a humanoid robot called JoiTech. The robot which is almost as tall as a man - between 1.30 m and 1.60 m - has been designed with the aim of playing football. It made its first appearance at the Japanese 2010 Robocup. JoiTech has 22 degrees of freedoTue, 04 May 2010 13:54:59 -0400BallP: well-balanced and with loadshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ballp-well-balanced-and-with-loads Do you remember the acrobat robot? Now here's another more advanced version with BallP which can even withstand heavy loads without falling. BallP, which is 51 cm tall (20 inches) and weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 pounds), balances on a ball with the help of 3 stabilizer wheels, gyroscopes, micro-controllTue, 04 May 2010 12:01:28 -0400Can robots think like us?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/can-robots-think-like-usHere's a particularly interesting video in terms of thinking about robotics :-) A robot attempting to solve a Rubik's Cube. To begin with, it works rather well... until the cube falls and the robot loses its patience. Then suddenly it attacks the Rubik's cube! We assure you, it's funny, and wellTue, 04 May 2010 10:11:50 -0400Peperami Robot that sorts salamihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/peperami-robot-that-sorts-salami The video below shows three industrial robots in the process of sorting and placing salami of the Peperami brand (mini pepperoni). The speed of execution enables an increase in productivity of +25% compared to the work being done by a human chain. The FlexPicker by ABB Robotics can pick up threeTue, 04 May 2010 08:19:47 -0400We Are Robots: Electronic Music + ABB Robotics in Montrealhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/we-are-robots-electronic-music-abb-robotics-in-montreal This Friday May 7, the Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal [SAT], the ETS (a leading engineering school for industry) and ABB Robotics (a leader in the robotics industry) are organizing a night of madness called WE ARE ROBOTS. The program: electronic music with DJs Akufen, Stephen Beaupr&Mon, 03 May 2010 14:54:59 -0400Sharp range sensors in stockhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sharp-range-sensors-in-stock The Sharp range sensors, GP2Y0A02YK IR and GP2D120 IR, are not that easy to find at the moment but RobotShop has just received a good supply of these components! Hurry up, it's likely to be a gold rush! As a reminder, the GP2Y0A02YK IR is an infrared range sensor, with a distance range of 20 to Mon, 03 May 2010 13:44:39 -0400iPad for Industrial Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ipad-for-industrial-robotsHere's an example of an application of an interface using the Apple iPad to store then retransmit commands to an industrial robot (arm). The technician first writes a "Robot" text on the iPad, then stores it. Then it sends the information to its iPhone which retransmits the command to the robot. Mon, 03 May 2010 12:20:27 -0400Turtle on a Roombahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/turtle-on-a-roomba We've already seen cats which took pleasure in walking on the Roomba. But this is quite unheard of, it could be a first: a turtle on the iRobot vacuum cleaner! She seems to be really enjoying the walk because she doesn't look like she wants to try to get back down, except at the end of the videoMon, 03 May 2010 10:48:17 -0400Zibits arrive at RobotShophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/zibits-arrive-at-robotshop The little Zibits robots are landing at RobotShop. And at a small price: less than 10 dollars. These mini robots are controlled remotely with a small joystick. Zibits are actually little collectible toys available in various different versions (design, shape, color). They can move straight aheaMon, 03 May 2010 09:45:04 -0400iRobot announces solid results in Q1, share rising from +33%https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-announces-solid-results-in-q1-share-rising-from-33 iRobot has just announced its first quarterly performance, on the increase compared to analysts' forecasts. The IRBT share took +33% in 1 single day, going from 15 to 20 dollars. The company reported gains of 24 cents per share for the first quarter in 2010 (Q1), while analysts were banking on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:21:28 -0400MedTech (Robot Rosa) opens its capitalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/medtech-robot-rosa-opens-its-capital The NewFund investment fund has just invested 27% of capital in the French company MedTech. MedTech is developing a neurosurgery robot named Rosa. According to the Midi Libre newspaper and the CEO of MedTech, Bertin Nahum, the robot "makes surgical procedures safe and reliable, whilst allowing lFri, 30 Apr 2010 14:01:01 -0400Robot Humor: Dinner + Comicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-humor-dinner-comicsIt's Friday, so let's relax a little with this post :-) The first video shows a robot dinner. Or, more precisely, a one-to-one meal of two integrated circuits of a computer which was given life: Secondly, we introduce you to two comics about robots on Willow Garage. These are two cartoons by PFri, 30 Apr 2010 12:37:05 -0400Arduino Cheatsheet V.02B: the Arduino cheatsheethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/arduino-cheatsheet-v-02b-the-arduino-cheatsheetHere's an image to for all budding roboticists or Arduino specialists: the Arduino Cheatsheet V.02B. This chart is yours to print and put up on your wall ; -) The advantage of this type of image is that it shows all the information together: libraries, constants, structures and types of data, operFri, 30 Apr 2010 10:12:46 -0400Kondo Cup 2010 in Akihabara, Tokyohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kondo-cup-2010-in-akihabara-tokyo After the mini soccer World Cup, Robocup 2010 in Germany, the Kondo Cup takes place in Asia. Created in 2006, the Kondo Cup takes place regularly throughout the year. This robot soccer tournament is held in the electronics quarter of Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan. The robots that perform as soccer Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:18:02 -0400MultiCuber: the Lego robot expert in Rubik's Cubeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/multicuber-the-lego-robot-expert-in-rubiks-cubesWe've already told you before about Lego Mindstorms robots which are able to solve a Rubik's Cube with ridiculous ease in record time, such as CubeStormer. This time, here's MultiCuber, the expert in Rubik's Cubes regardless of the number of faces. MultiCuber starts with a 2x2x2 and ends its exercThu, 29 Apr 2010 15:31:28 -0400FANUC Robots make a career in Cinemahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fanuc-robots-make-a-career-in-cinema The company, Autofuss, has recycled three FANUC s430iL industrial robots from the automobile industry to convert them to the arts and entertainment industry. The three robots (Puck, Gilda and Rosie) are now cameramen. They can take complex and accurate shots and we've recently been able to catchThu, 29 Apr 2010 14:20:00 -0400DFKI Robots and its Robotics Innovation Centerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dfki-robots-and-its-robotics-innovation-center The DFKI and its Robotics Innovation Center in Bremen, Germany, are developing a multitude of robots with numerous possible applications. The video below presents many of the robotics projects underway. The projects are supervised by Prof. Dr. Frank Kirchner. DFKI Robotics develops mobile robotsThu, 29 Apr 2010 13:09:50 -0400Quince the Rescuer Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quince-the-rescuer-robot Quince is a rescuer robot prototype ready to respond to natural catastrophes (earthquakes, landslides, etc.) or work in buildings which have been damaged following explosions (gas, for example), terrorist or biochemical attacks. This robot can go on practically any terrain thanks to its 4 indepenThu, 29 Apr 2010 12:06:33 -0400Maido-Kun a Japanese humanoid robot on the moon by 2015https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/maido-kun-a-japanese-humanoid-robot-on-the-moon-by-2015 By 2015, Japan wants to send a humanoid robot to the moon. Code name: Maido-Kun. The Japanese group from Osaka, SOHLA (Space Oriented Higashiosaka Leading Association), made the announcement. This association is financed by 6 private companies in the field of space research. The development anThu, 29 Apr 2010 11:04:28 -0400Mahru Humanoid Robot imitatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mahru-humanoid-robot-imitator Mahru is a humanoid robot developed by the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) in collaboration with Samsung. The idea behind this prototype is to get it to repeat the movements of a human by mimicry. Somebody moves in a certain way and the robot moves in exactly the same manner. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:14:15 -0400Will robots replace cars in a few years?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-robots-replace-cars-in-a-few-years What if there were no more cars on our streets in a few years and instead they were replaced by robots? In any case, that's the assertion of St&eacute;phane Malandain, a compter science lecturer in Switzerland. And he's not talking about 40 years' time but well before. The streets will be filleWed, 28 Apr 2010 11:56:34 -0400Videos of the Minoru 3D Webcamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/videos-of-the-minoru-3d-webcam A few days ago we introduced you to the 3D Webcam by Minoru 3 (click here for the direct link to the product) which has just arrived in store at RobotShop. We showed you a video of the Unboxing of this first commercial 3D camera. Aaron from Singularity Hub has written an excellent post about thiWed, 28 Apr 2010 10:29:34 -0400Autom: a coach robot for losing weighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autom-a-coach-robot-for-losing-weight Cory Kidd, an inventor at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), has developed a coach robot which helps people who need to to lose weight. In fact, the robot tells those who have the willpower what they need to hear. It helps them by telling them their diet, by repeating to them what theyWed, 28 Apr 2010 08:56:42 -0400NAMO the female humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/namo-the-female-humanoid-robotHere's NAMA - for Novel Articulated Mobile platform - a humanoid robot young lady built by the FIBO Institute in Thailand. The job of NAMO is to welcome people at the University of Technology Thonburi and could even be used in museums as a hostess. The humanoid robot has been created to mark the 5Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:32:48 -0400Traveling Man: An 11.60 m tall Robot Statue in Texashttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/traveling-man-an-11-60-m-tall-robot-statue-in-texas The city of Dallas, Texas, now has its own robot, like you see in Japan or Korea, with an 11.60 meters tall metal statue. "The Traveling Man" has been created by sculptors Brandon Oldernberg and Brad Oldham with a design and creation agency. The metallic monster weighs 15 875 kg (or 35 000 poundTue, 27 Apr 2010 14:37:19 -0400The Mouth for hearing-impaired peoplehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-mouth-for-hearing-impaired-people The Robotic mouth or how to imitate a human voice. This video is starting to tour the web, mainly due to the unusual appearance of the mouth and the very special sound it emits. But, don't be fooled by appearances, this is serious. It's a prototype for hearing-impaired people by the Japanese KaTue, 27 Apr 2010 12:54:47 -0400Emotiv Systems: Controlling a Rovio with the brainhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/emotiv-systems-controlling-a-rovio-with-the-brain Do you know our Wowwee Rovio Spy Robot, radio-controlled through WiFi? The Rovio can be controlled at a distance via the internet and broadcasts by video and audio streaming. Ideal, for example, if you want to stay in touch with your family on the other side of the world; it can even show you aTue, 27 Apr 2010 09:55:56 -0400RobotShop Swat SuperDroid in the Best of Deals Woot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-swat-superdroid-in-the-best-of-deals-woot Our Swat Super Droid HD2 tactical robot is in the best of Deals Woot of the week in 2nd position with currently more than 60 votes! It's also in the top Woot of the month in 8th position. The Swat Super Droid is a defense-security robot for bomb disposal. It has a dual camera system with nightTue, 27 Apr 2010 08:50:11 -0400Husqvarna DXR 310: a demolition robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/husqvarna-dxr-310-a-demolition-robot The Husqvarna DXR 310 is a new remote-controlled demolition robot, ideal for indoors. Its big advantage is that it goes everywhere... or almost. It's just 78 cm wide. It can go up and down stairs and its 4 out-riggers allow it to work on uneven surfaces. The DXR 310 weighs almost 2 tons (1960 kMon, 26 Apr 2010 15:23:23 -0400Robot sculpture from a BMW 645CI convertiblehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-sculpture-from-a-bmw-645ci-convertible When you don't know what to do with a BMW 645CI convertible, what better idea than to convert it into a robot!! :-) We assure you, the metal sculptor Bruce Gray used a crashed model and not the one in the photo below. This doesn't stop it from being a truly luxurious robot though. And what a Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:01:23 -0400OWi T3 Solar Transforming Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/owi-t3-solar-transforming-robot Here's a new product in stock at RobotShop: the OWI transforming solar robot. The Owi is a robot kit which can transform into three different forms: a tank, scorpion and a robot. This toy robot is ecological and doesn't require any batteries: just solar energy. A nice gift for both children andMon, 26 Apr 2010 12:52:28 -0400Lola a German humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lola-a-german-humanoid-robot The Technical University of Munich (Germany) and the Institute for Autonomous Systems Technology (TAS) have developed a humanoid robot called LOLA. This prototype has required 6 years of work. It can move autonomously indoors thanks to a sophisticated visual recognition system constantly connecteMon, 26 Apr 2010 10:52:46 -0400Drone airplane that attaches to wallshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/drone-airplane-that-attaches-to-walls Stanford University's Biomimetics Laboratory has developed a drone which is able to cling on walls and stay fixed. The airplane clings on walls thanks to small spines on its front feet. The main difficulty with this technology is being in a position to be able to make the plane land on a verticaMon, 26 Apr 2010 09:00:39 -0400Soccer Player Robots at Robocup 2010 in Germanyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/soccer-player-robots-at-robocup-2010-in-germany If you wonder whether sporty robots will one day be able to compete with our best athletes, well we believe we already have a good start for a response on that. It's no longer a question of robots that play soccer by moving about slowly. The soccer players at the Robocup German Open 2010 have goFri, 23 Apr 2010 14:09:32 -0400The Hamamatsu Science Museum robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-hamamatsu-science-museum-robotsThe Hamamatsu Science Museum in Japan has a few different robots which entertain the visitors. First there's the little blue and green robot which acts as your talking guide in the museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfMEQrEG_Vk It can recharge by itself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnfW2MFri, 23 Apr 2010 13:35:30 -0400Improved Petman by Boston Dynamicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/improved-petman-by-boston-dynamics The Petman robot by Boston Dynamics is a mobile robot prototype on two legs which moves like a human being. Petman can walk at a speed of 6 km/h. Look closely at how its feet and legs move in slow motion; he walks like a man. Now imagine once this biped robot has been developed without cords, wFri, 23 Apr 2010 12:18:18 -0400Special Promotion on LawnBott Robot Mowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/special-promotion-on-lawnbott-robot-mower RobotShop currently has a special promotion on Lawnbott robot mowers. Should you be the happy winner, this exceptional offer could let you win a complete refund of a Lawnbott Spyder if you buy one, or partial reimbursement of the value of the Lawnbott Spyder if you buy another Lawnbott model. InFri, 23 Apr 2010 11:01:23 -0400Acel by RobotBaka: a fun humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/acel-by-robotbaka-a-fun-humanoid-robot Acel by RobotBaka is a small humanoid robot that we really like. Provided with wheels, this mini transformer can ride like a motorcycle with two front wheels and two mini wheels in the feet. It's capable of hitting a ball, running, dancing and moving quickly. The Youtube link of Robotbaka: httThu, 22 Apr 2010 14:49:54 -0400Some Bioloid Premium show their super skillshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/some-bioloid-premium-show-their-super-skills Here's a video which shows the full range of the capacities of Bioloid robots. They're dancing here to the song "Sorry, Sorry" (5 humanoids synchronized) and then one of them (transformed into a robot dog) opens the refrigerator so that a second one can help itself to what's inside. NeThu, 22 Apr 2010 13:53:03 -0400SCOUT Dr Robot: a WiFi mobile development Robotic Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/scout-dr-robot-a-wifi-mobile-development-robotic-platform We've received a new mobile development platform from Dr Robot: the Wifi Scout. This platform is particularly suitable for remote monitoring which also requires the manipulation of objects. It is powered by two 12-volt motors, has WiFi, a color screen, audio, 6 infrared distance sensors, 3 ultThu, 22 Apr 2010 12:48:56 -0400AILA Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aila-humanoid-robot AILA is a new humanoid robot prototype presented at Hanover Messe 2010 which is taking place right now in Hanover in Germany (from April 19 to 23). The robot uses RFID and SemProM (Semantic Product Memory) coupled with a 3D camera to grab and carry various objects. Aila is able to remember the sThu, 22 Apr 2010 11:33:50 -0400Tetris Bot: a Lego Mindstorms Robot that plays Tetrishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tetris-bot-a-lego-mindstorms-robot-that-plays-tetrisThe best Tetris players now have competition from this Lego robot that plays the Tetris game all on its own. Branislov Kisacanin has created a robotic player prototype with the help of Mindstorms parts, a webcam and a computer. A Texas Instruments DSP board (TI DM6437 DSP board) decrypts what happeThu, 22 Apr 2010 09:48:27 -0400A-Pod: The Hexapod by Kare Halvorsenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-pod-the-hexapod-by-kare-halvorsen Designer Kare Halvorsen has updated his Hexapod robot. It looks more like a giant ant, very realistic. Since 2009, Kare has been improving its operation and his prototype can now manipulate objects more easily. The hexapod has 2 degrees of freedom on the abdomen and 3 on the head, and has 6 legsWed, 21 Apr 2010 14:37:31 -0400South Korea injects 18 million dollars in underwater robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/south-korea-injects-18-million-dollars-in-underwater-robots South Korea is going to inject 20 thousand won, that's 18 million dollars, to develop underwater robots. The aim is to invent robots that can swim but also walk on sea beds up to depths of 6000 meters by 2016. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs in SoutWed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:43 -0400Adept Quattro world's fastest industrial robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/adept-quattro-worlds-fastest-industrial-robot Adept Quattro is known for being the world's fastest industrial robot in terms of packaging (picking/placing) objects. Watch the video below to be convinced. The speed is simply incredible. And, in order to make it more difficult, the person uses a Wii joystick which constantly moves the receptiWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:08:12 -0400Minoru 3D Webcamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/minoru-3d-webcam Another great new product that we've just received in stock: the Minoru Webcam 3D. It's the first commercial 3D webcam. The connection to a computer or robot is made via a high speed 2.0 USB port. The Minoru 3D can also be used as a sensor. Furthermore, it works with Windows XP, Vista and WindWed, 21 Apr 2010 09:29:52 -0400Robot against American football playerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-against-american-football-player photos from botjunkie &amp; Cnet Can robots perform as well as humans in sports? This is what the designers at Ziggy wanted to find out during the Robogames. The American football player Joe Nedney pitted his strength against Ziggy to hit the ball as far as possible and accurately. Even if tTue, 20 Apr 2010 15:05:23 -0400Tractor controlled by a cell phone in Indiahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tractor-controlled-by-a-cell-phone-in-india Two Indian students habe had fun developing a farm tractor which can be steered only by using a cell phone. The tractor has a video camera and sensors which allow it to stop in an emergency if it detects an obstacle or human in front of it. Everything is controlled remotely via the phone: the acTue, 20 Apr 2010 14:03:38 -0400Dr Robot Robotic Development Platformshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dr-robot-robotic-development-platforms RobotShop has just received several mobile robotic development platforms from the company Dr Robot. A quick introduction to the new products: -Mobile Development Platform with WiFi Head DRK8080 Dr. Robot: A platform on wheels with sensors, 7 degrees of freedom, Wi-Fi. It comes pre-assembled, reTue, 20 Apr 2010 12:35:42 -0400Videos of Robovie R3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/videos-of-robovie-r3We were telling you yesterday about the new Robovie R3 robot prototype by ATR-Robotics and Vstone. Well, suddenly today we can finally find videos of this humanoid robot from Japan. As a reminder, the Robovie-R Ver3 is intended to act as a support guide robot for the elderly and people with impaiTue, 20 Apr 2010 10:59:00 -0400Little Dog by Boston Dynamicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/little-dog-by-boston-dynamics Have you heard of Little Dog by Boston Dynamics? It's the miniature version of the famous Big Dog for military use. This robotic mule is able to transport material autonomously in hostile terrain. It's fascinating just how much this little quadruped robot looks like a real animal. The little dTue, 20 Apr 2010 09:47:22 -0400ROBOTC2.0 a programming language for educational robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotc2-0-a-programming-language-for-educational-robots RobotC is a programming language for robotics developed by the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's based on the C language and is presented in an easy to use development environment. RobotC supports robot platforms such as the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and FIRST VEX. RobotC 2Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:32:56 -0400iRobot enters partnership with Jabil Circuithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-enters-partnership-with-jabil-circuit The company iRobot has just signed a partnership with electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit. The agreement concerns manufacturing services. Jabil will produce and test iRobot's consumer goods, which also includes the robot vacuum Roomba. Jeffrey Beck, branch manager of iRobot's domestic robotsMon, 19 Apr 2010 14:06:17 -0400Robosphere the robot park in Switzerlandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosphere-the-robot-park-in-switzerland Robosphere is an amusement park project along the theme of robots in Europe. Located in the Neuchatel canton in Switzerland in Cr&ecirc;t-du-Locle (in the La Chaux-de-Fonds region beside Le Locle), the park should open in 2011 and attract tourists (and the general public), robot enthusiasts as weMon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:57 -0400Robovie R3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robovie-r3 After Robovie R2 in the desktop robot version 3 weeks ago, there's now Robovie R3, a full-size version. This humanoid robot is human sized and is intended to support the elderly and handicapped. Designed by ATR and VStone, this prototype moves at a speed of 2.5 km/h and its movements have alreadMon, 19 Apr 2010 10:37:29 -0400Chinese farmer creates rickshaw robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chinese-farmer-creates-rickshaw-robot A Chinese farmer has created a human-sized rickshaw robot which can transport him while speaking in a loudspeaker and playing music! Wu Yulu, a well-known Chinese farmer and inventor, is getting ready to show the world his robotic creations at the Expo Shangai which starts on May 1, 2010. From tMon, 19 Apr 2010 09:14:40 -0400Robotic elephant's trunkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-elephants-trunk The company Festo is currently working on a prototype of a robotic elephant's trunk, via its Festo Bionic Learning Network department. The trunk, which also resembles an octopus tentacle, uses an air pressure mechanism for movements as opposed to servo motors. Provided with a grabber, it has a tFri, 16 Apr 2010 15:41:24 -0400Coolest Roomba: a robot that tweets?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/coolest-roomba-a-robot-that-tweets Have you ever seen a Roomba that Tweets? We've never! But, this CoolestRoomba Twitter account announces that a Roomba forgotten in the darkness of an old garage has finally found a home. Better yet, it is in the process of resuming its life and wants to talk to humans. Where? on Twitter... We Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:31:23 -0400The car that parks itselfhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-car-that-parks-itselfThe Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory in Stanford (VAIL) has presented to the press a prototype of a car which drives and parks all by itself. Botjunkie was on hand to report this video in which we see a Passat driving on its own and reversing in a parking lot. The ceremony took place inFri, 16 Apr 2010 12:58:35 -0400The future of drone planeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-future-of-drone-planes Drones come in various sizes and with various functions (transport, surveillance, combat) but often the existing planes and helicopters are still rather on the large side. Fortunately at RobotShop we've already taken a step further in surveillance with our Skybotix helicopter drone. In terms of Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:49:34 -0400Gecko Lizard Robot from Stanford (StickyBot III)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gecko-lizard-robot-from-stanford-stickybot-iii Stanford University has invented a lizard robot, an improved version of its previous prototypes (Stickybot), Stickybot III. StickyBot 3 is a lizard robot (gecko) which can climb up windows thanks to its special suction cups installed on each of its feet. These suction cups are not adhesives in tFri, 16 Apr 2010 09:34:54 -0400Nearly 9 million robots in the worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nearly-9-million-robots-in-the-world Nearly 9 million robots in the world in 2008 (8.6 million exactly). That's according to the official report by IEEE Spectrum using 2009 data from World Robotics. Of the 8.6 million, there are 7.3 million service robots (RobotShop's core business), that's 85 %, and 1.3 million industrial robots. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:35:55 -0400Robonaut R2 will take off for the International Space Station this yearhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonaut-r2-will-take-off-for-the-international-space-station-this-yearRobonaut R2, the astronaut robot that we talked about in February, will take off for space at the end of this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY-SJyS18lA NASA has confirmed that the robot built with General Motors will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in the fall of 2010 on boThu, 15 Apr 2010 14:17:02 -0400Robots fighting humans?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-fighting-humansThis video shows images of the Robo-One competition and mentions that the ultimate aim of combat robots is to be able to fight humans. As RD says, that's never been the goal of Robo-One. Rather, organizing robot competitions allows robotics to advance quicker. Plus, if there were fights between hThu, 15 Apr 2010 12:41:04 -0400CTS (Cybernetic Transport System): robotic car by Robosofthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cts-cybernetic-transport-system-robotic-car-by-robosoft Robosoft in France has created a completely autonomous robotic car capable of transporting visitors without a driver while avoiding obstacles. The CTS, for Cybernetic Transport System, uses a hybrid GPS navigation system to make its way around and anti-collision detectors so as not to run into peThu, 15 Apr 2010 10:12:53 -0400Jaguar mobile platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jaguar-mobile-platform We've just received in store the Jaguar mobile robotic development platform. This beast is a real all-terrain vehicle that can go anywhere, including up and down steps with a 45 degree angle. The platform contains the chassis and motors only. It has two tracked arms which facilitate it to move Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:06:32 -0400History of Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/history-of-robotsDo you really know the world of robots? See also History of Robotics on RobotShop.com. Here is an illustration on the history of robots and robotics that will teach you everything that you don't already know. For example, did you know that the first robot was built by the Greeks in 400 B.C. ? ThWed, 14 Apr 2010 15:19:39 -0400ICRA 2010: from the 3rd to the 8th of May in Alaskahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/icra-2010-from-the-3rd-to-the-8th-of-may-in-alaska This year, the International Confrence on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, from May 3rd to 8th 2010. Major players in robotics, such as iRobot, Aldebaran Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Gostai, Willow Garage and Kuka will be present. The theme of the 2010 ICRA is "Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:22:12 -0400Simon the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/simon-the-robot Simon the Robot made its first appearance during The Atlanta Conference on Human-Computer Interactions. Simon is the result of 3 years of research on Technology institute of Georgia. The prototype understands what is being said (voice recognition) and has a OpenCV [Open Source Computer Vision] fWed, 14 Apr 2010 10:58:12 -0400Fire Scout detects a Cocaine deal during a flight testhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fire-scout-detects-a-cocaine-deal-during-a-flight-test The US Navy's Fire Scout helicopter robot detected a drug deal (cocaine) at sea during a test flight. The Fire Scout has conducted tests since being based in the high seas aboard the American warship, the USS McInerney. It had completed testing when it saw that a suspicious boat was speeding durWed, 14 Apr 2010 08:42:13 -0400A Drone above the Alpshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-drone-above-the-alps What a wonderful idea to send a Drone to scan the Tyrolean Alps. This drone is equipped with a High Definition camera; the pictures taken show the beauty of this magnificient landscape. It skims the trees and the summit of the mountains while flying. This is very daring since its prototype couldWed, 14 Apr 2010 07:07:18 -0400A student from Togo created a robot prototype with TVshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-student-from-togo-created-a-robot-prototype-with-tvs We offer you this moment of inspiration for National Robotics Week. A student from Togo, Sam TODO, has succeeded in creating a robot prototype with some used television parts. The imagination knows no limits. Even without the financial means. His robot is called SAM10. Sam wants to try to makeTue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:18 -0400Geoff Peterson the Late Late Show robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/geoff-peterson-the-late-late-show-robot A week ago we told you about the skeleton robot by CBS. Well, just imagine that this prototype was such a hit with the public that CBS has decided to give it a job on Craig Feguson's Late Late Show. It's even been given a name: Geoff Peterson. The humanoid skeleton was built by Grant Imahara frTue, 13 Apr 2010 14:10:42 -0400Dissection of a Roomba robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dissection-of-a-roomba-robotHere's a two-part video which will delight all robotics technicians. It shows us a complete dissection of a Roomba robot vacuum. The dissected model is from the Roomba 4000 series. The man behind this instructive video is Dino Segovis of Dinofab.com. The Roomba is one of the robots preferred by Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:07:09 -0400Buzz Navibot: It sets off on its ownhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/buzz-navibot-it-sets-off-on-its-ownHere's a viral video which is circulating the web to announce a new robot vacuum by Samsung, the Navibot. It shows a team at Samsung in the middle of a discussion in a conference room when suddenly the Navibot, quiet until then, takes off! Nice buzz by Samsung on Youtube. The Navibot will soon beTue, 13 Apr 2010 10:37:07 -0400Hitechnic Infrared Ball Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hitechnic-infrared-ball-robot We've just received in our new products an infrared robotic ball by manufacturer Hitechnic. Ideal for robot soccer competitions, the autonomous ball has almost 20 infrared LEDs. It also respects the rules of the Robocup Junior competition. The robotic ball measures 7.5 cm in diameter (3 inches)Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:14:56 -0400Robot guides at Groupe Santanderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-guides-at-groupe-santander Grupo Santander (Bank) in Madrid has 5500 employees spread out in 9 buildings. It's enormous (one of the largest banks in the world in terms of capitalization) and the possibility of getting lost is only proportionally significant. That's why officials have had a genius idea: to implement an armMon, 12 Apr 2010 15:43:59 -0400Roboplant: the plant robot that feeds on contaminated waterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboplant-the-plant-robot-that-feeds-on-contaminated-water Roboplant is a decontaminating plant robot prototype by Gilberto Esparza, a Mexican designer. The prototype feeds on contaminated water. Then it transforms this water into energy needed by the robot to move via a microbial fuel cell. Then the surplus is used to feed the plant which then grows noMon, 12 Apr 2010 14:05:25 -0400Historic meeting between Tsutenkaku and Asimohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/historic-meeting-between-tsutenkaku-and-asimo It's historical! Like... the first step on the moon. Well ok, not quite but almost : -) Asimo by Honda and Tsutenkaku have formally met in a memorable face to face meeting. The two humanoid robots were a bit embarrassed at first and it was Tsutenkaku who made the first move. http://www.youtubMon, 12 Apr 2010 12:53:52 -0400VIVA LA ROBOLUTION! by Bruno Bonnellhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/viva-la-robolution-by-bruno-bonnell Exclusive!! Viva la Robolution - Une nouvelle &eacute;tape pour l'humanit&eacute; (A new step for humanity), the book by Bruno Bonnell, CEO of Robopolis, will be on sale at RobotShop in a few days. "After the tool that extended its hand, then the machine that increased its strength tenfold, man noMon, 12 Apr 2010 11:40:08 -0400Discounts until Saturday at RobotShop for National Robotics Week!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/discounts-until-saturday-at-robotshop-for-national-robotics-week It's National Robotics Week in the US this week and RobotShop is marking the occasion by offering you discounts on certain products in our shop. From April 11 to 17, 2010, (until Saturday), take advantage of a 7% discount coupon on any order over 50 dollars on RobotShop.com. COUPON CODE to ENTERMon, 12 Apr 2010 09:29:27 -0400Marathon Robotics: Segway robots to train snipershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/marathon-robotics-segway-robots-to-train-snipers Marathon Robotics has developed some special Segway robots for training snipers in the Department of Defence in Australia. The Segways are especially adapted for military exercises, moving and responding virtually like humans. They move autonomously, can avoid obstacles at the last minute, go inFri, 09 Apr 2010 14:09:52 -0400Tsutenkaku makes its public appearancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tsutenkaku-makes-its-public-appearance We've already told you about Tsutenkaku, the tower robot from Osaka in Japan. This miniature robotic replica of Osaka's broadcasting tower, which measures 103 meters in height, is 1.70 m tall. This symbol of Osaka recently made its appearance in public as the master of ceremonies at the ElectricFri, 09 Apr 2010 12:54:33 -0400RoboSwift the surveillance birdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roboswift-the-surveillance-bird RoboSwift is a robotic bird with wings that can move like a real bird (i.e. can flap) and folds its feathers backwards like a swift. This prototype has been invented by researchers at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. This robot was originally designed for (and with) the DutFri, 09 Apr 2010 10:48:54 -0400PhD in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phd-in-robotics-engineering-at-worcester-polytechnic-institute-wpi Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) near Boston will be the third university in the US to offer a PhD in Robotics Engineering. In fact, WPI already offers a bachelor's degree in robotics engineering ('baccalaur&eacute;at' in Canada, 'bachelor' in the US). What's more, it will now be the only onFri, 09 Apr 2010 07:07:43 -0400Stark Expo unveils the Haztech robot arm by Accutech (Iron Man)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/stark-expo-unveils-the-haztech-robot-arm-by-accutech-iron-man You could almost believe it's a genuine press release from "Stark Industries" but actually it's a promotion for the film Iron Man 2. The video, site, company, press releases, photos,... it all seems very real but by taking a closer look you can see that the people in the video look more like actoThu, 08 Apr 2010 15:08:22 -0400Dagu Wild Thumper: Videoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dagu-wild-thumper-videos Robot-Dreams likes the new Dagu Wild Thumper and so do we :-) We already told you about it 2 weeks ago. Moreover, we sell this progressive platform with 6 wheels/motors at RobotShop. An all-terrain vehicle which, as its name suggests, can go almost anywhere: uneven surfaces, rocks, mud, up steThu, 08 Apr 2010 13:55:15 -0400Cars with fuel cells by Horizonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cars-with-fuel-cells-by-horizonWe recently received two new products: two remote-controlled cars which operate with fuel cells. The first is the H2GO by Horizon: This hybrid electric hydrogen car (runs on energy from the sun and water) is a toy suitable for ages 8 and up. It comes with a hydrogen station, a remote control,Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:42:22 -0400Runbot 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/runbot-2 After the Runbot created in 1999, there's now Runbot2, developed by the Tokyo Polytechnic University. Even if it still has loads of wires connected to its body, this quadruped robot moves very naturally. It can run like an animal (a dog or a cat for example) in a way that clearly shows us the raThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:39:34 -0400Robot that swims like a sea mammalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-that-swims-like-a-sea-mammalHere's a robot which looks like the Loch Ness sea monster but which comes to us straight from Japan. A hybrid between a kind of worm and prehistoric monster. It has to be admitted that the prototype is pretty successful and you would easily say it looks like a real sea mammal. You can see other Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:07:21 -0400Kobe Tetsujin 28: a Giant Robot in Japanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kobe-tetsujin-28-a-giant-robot-in-japan Here's a video of Tetsujin 28, the giant robot in Kobe, Japan. John Palmisano from the site, Society of Robots, has collected the images. This giant metal statue is 18 meters tall and weighs 50 tonnes! The official site: www.kobe-tetsujin.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REhoDQWx7g0 The desWed, 07 Apr 2010 12:24:16 -0400Transformer Robots: the best on videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/transformer-robots-the-best-on-videoTransformer robots have always fascinated both the young and old. Recently, the Transporter films have been adapted to the big screen. But what about real transformer robots? Do they really exist or is it just a matter of pure fiction? You'll be surprised to see that some nice autonomous toy protoWed, 07 Apr 2010 10:23:16 -0400iFeel_IM: a Robotic Vest for the virtual worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ifeel-im-a-robotic-vest-for-the-virtual-world A couple of researchers based in Japan have invented a robotic vest which can transpose human emotions into virtual worlds, like Second Life for example. The iFeel_IM allows the feeling of reality to be intensified in virtual gaming worlds and also shows the other people involved your true emotioWed, 07 Apr 2010 09:18:03 -0400Atomic Swarm Dot Robot: A Robot that goes mad?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/atomic-swarm-dot-robot-a-robot-that-goes-mad How could a robot become so mad to turn against its designer? Of course it's impossible if you buy a robot from RobotShop. We sell robots to serve humans. On the other hand, if you attempt experiments all alone at your home with prototypes, you're on your own! That's why you should always make Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:59:34 -0400Hajime the waiter robot that serves... and danceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hajime-the-waiter-robot-that-serves-and-dancesIf you're an avid reader of this blog, you'll definitely remember that a few days ago we told you about this restaurant robot in Thailand? And now the waiter robot can not only serve but dance too! Actually it's a Motoman robot modified at several hundred thousand dollars. But there's no doubt thTue, 06 Apr 2010 13:56:31 -0400New Arduino Wi-Fi by AsyncLabshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-arduino-wi-fi-by-asynclabsWe have just received two new flagship products in our online robotics store. They are the Arduino WiFi BlackWidow by AsyncLabs (large version, which is compatible with Arduino shielding standards) and the Mini Arduino WiFi YellowJacket by AsyncLabs (miniature version for small robots). TheseTue, 06 Apr 2010 12:04:43 -0400CBS's Skeleton Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cbss-skeleton-robot The American television channel, CBS, has decided to build a prototype of a skeleton robot for its program The Late Late Show presented by Craig Ferguson. Grant Imahara from Mythbusters is glued to the task of completing this android prototype. As you would suspect with this type of program, it Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:27:48 -0400Les Promesses de la robotiquehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/les-promesses-de-la-robotique On March 30, 'Les Promesses de la Robotique' (the promises of robotics) meeting was held at the 'Mardis de l'Innovation' (Innovation Tuesdays) in France. The guests discussed the progress of robotics and its applications in our modern society. Amongst those attending were several recognizable faMon, 05 Apr 2010 13:43:28 -0400LG to organize a soccer tournament for vacuum robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lg-to-organize-a-soccer-tournament-for-vacuum-robots In order to promote its robotic vacuum cleaners in Korea , LG has decided to organize a soccer tournament. The tournament will be held on May 16 and should have 32 teams participating. The remote-controlled vacuum robots will be used like soccer players. Registration is open until April 30. AllMon, 05 Apr 2010 12:37:36 -0400Robotic teddy bearhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-teddy-bear A robotic teddy bear has been developed by the Fujitsu Research Institute in Japan. The prototype still has no name but could soon be used in hospitals for psychological support and as a companion. The bear can recognize patients' facial expressions thanks to its camera and responds accordingly Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:32:33 -0400Geminoid F the female humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/geminoid-f-the-female-humanoid-robot Hiroshi Ishiguro has just created a second version of its Geminoid humanoid robot: the Geminoid F (for 'female'). This female robot is a copy of an attractive woman in her 20s. Unlike the first Geminoid, it only has 12 servo motors in its face (50 for the H1) and 46 degrees of freedom for her bodMon, 05 Apr 2010 09:30:35 -0400SimMan 3G: A Patient Robot for nurseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/simman-3g-a-patient-robot-for-nursesJames Corrigan is 72 years old and is a patient robot especially designed for nurses. The University of Houston-Victoria in America has decided to acquire this human simulator. As Victoria Advocate says, this robotic patient is dying of lung cancer but with a quick reboot he'll be all better. In fFri, 02 Apr 2010 13:45:03 -0400Robot Seder: The robots' dinnerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-seder-the-robots-dinnerWhat if robots could prepare themselves a nice family dinner? That's what we can see in this video; no humans are involved. The domestic robot lights the candles for four guest robots, uncorks a bottle of wine and tends the table! And why not eat some bread, some salad and beets after prayer - ) Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:50:03 -0400Asimo Widget for your desktophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asimo-widget-for-your-desktop Honda has just developed a little fun gadget to put on your desktop: the Asimo Widget. This little robotic widget is placed on your computer desktop and displays the latest news from Honda as well as provides a memo function for taking notes. You also see Asimo walking around on your screen, it'Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:15:55 -0400Restaurant Robot in Thailandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/restaurant-robot-in-thailand Lapassarada Thanaphant has paid out 927 000 US dollars to equip her Japanese restaurant with robots waiters. And what robots! The photos were taken on April 1st during the opening ceremony of the Hajime restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. Hopefully it's not an April's fool... (the robots seem pretThu, 01 Apr 2010 14:06:30 -0400Segatoys chick robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/segatoys-chick-robot It's not an April's fool. A Japanese company has created a chick robot which imitates a real 3-day old chick. Actually, it's a little domestic companion for kids or big kids :-) It responds to touch, flaps its tiny wings and lets out little chirps when you ignore it. More info on SegaToys. hThu, 01 Apr 2010 13:07:51 -0400My Desk Friend Pingo (Arimaz) on sale at RobotShop!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/my-desk-friend-pingo-arimaz-on-sale-at-robotshop This little Facebook Penguin robot Pingo My Desk Friend has just arrived at RobotShop and is already selling like hot cakes! We were telling you about it just a month ago here (see the info + demo videos). It's made by the Swiss company, Arimaz. Its features include announcing new emails from yThu, 01 Apr 2010 09:07:29 -0400Maintenance touchpad for robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/maintenance-touchpad-for-robots According to Industrie.com, the Swiss-Swedish company, ABB, has launched a touchpad allowing the guided repair and maintenance of robots. This tablet PC allows all minor operations to be carried out without necessarily using a technician on site. It explains in detail the procedure to follow in Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:30:04 -0400New Journalist Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-journalist-robot Recently we talked about Stats Monkey, the automated program capable of replacing a sports journalist. And now we have the life-size journalist robot. It can move independently, interview people, take photos, conduct internet research and post articles online. The jobs of journalists and bloggWed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:24 -0400Pirobot can track and capture ballshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pirobot-can-track-and-capture-balls Pirobot is a robot prototype which can focus on a ball of a specific color until it gets it and then concentrates on a second ball. In the video below, Pirobot only sees the green ball; it follows it with its eyes (with its camera) until it can finally hold it in its hands. Immediately afterwarWed, 31 Mar 2010 11:41:06 -0400Dagu robotic gripperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dagu-robotic-gripper The Dagu robotic gripper is one of our newest products on sale at RobotShop. It's a gripper which comes pre-assembled. It's powered by two servo motors with 2.3kg/cm of torque at 6V and 1.8kg/cm at 4.8V. The gripper opens to a maximum of 5 cm. CLICK HERE TO ORDER OR VIEW MORE DETAILS ON OUR ONWed, 31 Mar 2010 09:52:43 -0400Robot which folds laundry (PR2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-which-folds-laundry-pr2We've already introduced you to PR2 in the past, the open-source robotic platform by Willow Garage. Recently we saw that the PR2 was able to autocalibrate on its own. Well, now it can also fold the laundry! The PR2 faced the test of folding 50 towels and succeeded with 100%. For now it only foldsWed, 31 Mar 2010 08:10:18 -0400HoiHoi-san Manga transformed into robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hoihoi-san-manga-transformed-into-robot Hobbymedia.it, an Italian blog has mentioned in a post how their Japanese friend Zak created a small robot hack of the manga HoiHoi-san figure. The little plastic doll has been completely assembled (kit toy) by adding wires and Microcontrollers to it. The end result is a small autonomous robotTue, 30 Mar 2010 12:16:16 -0400Botmag (Robot Magazine) is on Twitterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/botmag-robot-magazine-is-on-twitter Botmag aka Robot Magazine now has an account on Twitter. You can follow it on: twitter.com/Robot_Magazine Robot Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine in the United States, whose first issue was released in 2003. It addresses mainly topics such as robot manufacturing, education, events and robotics Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:17:26 -0400Truckbot executes voice commandshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/truckbot-executes-voice-commands Do you remember Truckbot HTC G1 which we told you about in early March? Well, here is a new version of this little robot from Tim Heath and Ryan Hickman, this time flashier, in green transparent plastic and mainly, with improved capabilities. Truckbot used to respond to commands via a laptop. NTue, 30 Mar 2010 09:54:33 -0400Titan robotic tank by Elencohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/titan-robotic-tank-by-elenco We have just added the robotic tank toy, Titan, by Elenco to our products. Ideal for children aged 10 and over, this remote-controlled tank only costs about thirty dollars! Equipped with 6 wheels, it can go in any direction. Titan is steered at a distance using a wireless infrared remote controMon, 29 Mar 2010 13:27:07 -0400Wooden robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wooden-robots Creating wooden robots, it had to be done :-) We reassure you that these are just decorative and toy robots rather than real functional, mobile and autonomous robots. Produced by Japan's Take-G Toys, these little gems are robotic decorations made entirely out of wood and cost between 50 and 800Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:33:26 -0400Schema, a humanoid robot by Kobayashi Labhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/schema-a-humanoid-robot-by-kobayashi-lab The Japanese laboratory, Kobayashi Lab, at Waseda University is in the process of developing SCHEMA, a new humanoid robot. It's 1.19 m tall and has 14 degrees of freedom, 6 in the arms and 8 in the head. The aim is to create an emotional humanoid. To achieve this, Schema has been given several tMon, 29 Mar 2010 09:21:07 -0400Spring sale at RobotShop: 73 products on special offerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/spring-sale-at-robotshop-73-products-on-special-offer At RobotShop it's always Christmas! Take advantage of the spring sale where we have selected more than 73 products to offer you at reduced prices, including: » Nabaztag Ears: $4 instead of $9.99 » Programmable Remote-Controlled Roboni-I Robot: $219 instead of $249 » Automatic Self-CleaningFri, 26 Mar 2010 15:42:03 -0400Car Transformer Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/car-transformer-robot Here's a really fun toy on Youtube. We are considering possibly adding it to our products. It's a remote-controlled car which transforms into a robot firing missiles. 3 frequencies are available, allowing transformers to engage in combat. Video after the break: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:58:01 -0400All-terrain Dagu Robot Wild Thumperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/all-terrain-dagu-robot-wild-thumper Here's another RobotShop novelty: the Dagu Wild Thumper, an all-terrain robot with 6 wheels. This mobile platform can carry 8 kg of load and is powered by 6 gear motors. Outdoor exploration and rescue missions are possible applications for Universities or for military use. It is one of the firsFri, 26 Mar 2010 14:42:44 -0400Dagu Robotic Arm with 6 DOFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dagu-robotic-arm-with-6-dof Here's a RobotShop novelty which has just come in stock: the Dagu Robotic Arm which has 6 degrees of freedom. It is 36 cm long and comes with PC software. Dagu uses 4 servos for the base and the arm and 6 servo motors in total for its 6 degrees of freedom. It can be programmed to carry out veryFri, 26 Mar 2010 13:39:00 -0400Urban Roverbot the all-terrain robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/urban-roverbot-the-all-terrain-robot Dino Segovis has created an all-terrain robot on a roomba platform. The "Urban Roverbot" is a mobile robot which is not satisfied with rolling on flat surfaces, that would be too easy :-) No, the prototype by Segovis is inspired by Mars Exploration Rover and can roll on broken ground amongst stoFri, 26 Mar 2010 11:10:00 -0400Kanibot spider robot concepthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kanibot-spider-robot-concept American designer Norio Fujikawa has just completed the fantastic concept of a surveillance robot in the form of a spider. Kanibot has 6 legs, a video camera + a camera, motion sensors and an antenna to communicate with its base. Kanibot can venture on almost any terrain like a real spider. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:18:48 -0400Hanako the guinea-pig robot for dentistshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hanako-the-guinea-pig-robot-for-dentists Rather than resorting to human guinea-pigs to practice the dental profession, Japan has decided to create its own guinea-pig robot, always ready to be operated on in the mouth. Hanako the female robotic patient can salivate, have a runny nose, move her eyes and express pain by speaking. She openThu, 25 Mar 2010 15:07:58 -0400Robo-One 2010: Super Dygar establishes itself in the final (videos)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-one-2010-super-dygar-establishes-itself-in-the-final-videos The combat robots competition, Robo-One 2010, has just ended in Japan. You can view the photos posted by Robot-Dreams on Flickr (including the one above): flickr.com/photos/robots-dreams/sets/72157623564934427/show/. It was "Super Dygar II" which established itself in the final against "NeutrinoThu, 25 Mar 2010 13:52:11 -0400Contineo Robotics is bornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/contineo-robotics-is-born The robotics community welcomes a new player: Contineo Robotics. The company will develop robotic hands adept at delicate manipulations, robotic platforms and control systems. The hands will be primarily designed for first responders as well as for military use for handling bombs or explosives. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:45:17 -04001.9 million euros for farm robots in Denmarkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/1-9-million-euros-for-farm-robots-in-denmark The DCSR (Danish Council for Strategic Research) has injected 1.9 million euros into a Danish project called ASETA which aims to robotize some farming operations related to crops. According to Robotland, Denmark figures amongst the leaders in robotics for farms and agricultural enterprises. The Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:22:12 -0400iRobot is 20 years old!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-is-20-years-old The RobotShop team wishes a happy birthday to its partner, iRobot, which is celebrating its 20th birthday this year! iRobot is the world leader in vacuum robots and is also actively involved in floor-washing robots, robots which clean swimming pools as well as industrial and military robots. TWed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:50 -0400Asimo P4 by Hondahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/asimo-p4-by-honda Honda has just unveiled its new model of the Asimo humanoid robot: the P4. Careful though, it's not a new version in the literal sense since this model is based on one developed in 2000. The P4 measures 1.60 m in height like the P3 but it has lost weight: from 130 kg to 80 kg. Asimo P4 has 34 dWed, 24 Mar 2010 12:39:29 -0400Theremin Playing Robot - and upcoming exclusive interview!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/theremin-playing-robot-and-upcoming-exclusive-interview Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted - had my birthday last week, so it made things a little bit crazy for me. You can all congratulate me on turning twenty-two for the fourth time. Feels good, turning twenty-two again. I may have mentioned some time ago that I'm working on an interWed, 24 Mar 2010 12:14:25 -0400Robots that play Guitar Herohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-that-play-guitar-hero The popular video game Guitar Hero transcends from a game for humans to a game for robots. In Guitar Hero you have to play the guitar following instructions on the screen while trying to make the least number of mistakes possible. But why risk wrong notes when a robot can take charge and achieveWed, 24 Mar 2010 10:15:29 -0400Robo-One: the humanoid robot competition in Japanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-one-the-humanoid-robot-competition-in-japan Robo-One is a humanoid robot competition in Japan. It was created in 2002 and has already taken place in other countries including South Korea and the US. The robot participants fight each other as warriors (like fighters of mixed martial arts). The robots are mostly prototypes developed especiTue, 23 Mar 2010 14:52:25 -0400Skateboard Segway with two wheels by XenonJohnhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/skateboard-segway-with-two-wheels-by-xenonjohn Yesterday we were telling you about Make Faire 2010 in Newcastle, Great Britain, and a certain Skateboard on two wheels. Its designer, XenonJohn, has just provided all the instructions for making one on his instructables page. He says he's been inundated with emails and requests, as many from thoTue, 23 Mar 2010 13:01:49 -0400The RobotShop Product Catalog is on Facebookhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robotshop-product-catalog-is-on-facebook We've just integrated our product catalog, RobotShop, on Facebook. The catalog can be accessed in the "Catalog" tab directly from our Facebook page. The advantage for social networking fans is that you can browse our site without leaving the Facebook page. The browsing is done by robot categoryTue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:51 -0400Robovie R2: the desktop robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robovie-r2-the-desktop-robot Robovie R2 is a little humanoid desktop robot which has an iPod Touch in its stomach which allows instructions to be sent to it. It has a video camera, two microphones and speakers. This prototype, which should be commercialized soon, has been created by IRC (Intelligent Robotics &amp; CommunicaTue, 23 Mar 2010 08:04:27 -0400The Old Robots: a paradise for collectorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-old-robots-a-paradise-for-collectors The Old Robots is a site which brings together many old robot models. In fact, it's a collector's site and is not intended for commercial use (no purchases/sales). TheOldRobots.com only aims to inform, according to its policy (Guidelines). The site shows photos and detailed records of toy robotMon, 22 Mar 2010 14:41:35 -0400Les aventures du robot bleuhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/les-aventures-du-robot-bleu Here's a really cute short film for your kids: L'Interpr&eacute;tation des r&ecirc;ves ou les aventures du robot bleu, (The interpretation of dreams or the adventures of the blue robot). This robot is unlike any other because it has no bolts! It's a Canadian animation film in stop motion by ElohMon, 22 Mar 2010 13:37:48 -0400600 million euros for robotics research in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/600-million-euros-for-robotics-research-in-europe Robotland reports that Europe has invested 600 million euros to date in robotics research. It's not specified since when; EURON, via its European robotics research program, has 900 participants involved in 120 projects. The researchers are interested in cognitive systems and vision, mobile and iMon, 22 Mar 2010 12:09:34 -0400Video of UK Maker Faire 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/video-of-uk-maker-faire-2010 The Maker Faire 2010 just took place in Great Britain (March 12-21) and the UK Robot Group made the most of it by compiling a video of the best appearances at this event. The Maker Faire event is part of Science Fest, 10 days devoted to innovation and creativity in Newcastle. You will see: -LegMon, 22 Mar 2010 12:04:58 -0400Fireguard the concept of a firefighter robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fireguard-the-concept-of-a-firefighter-robot The concept of Fireguard, a firefighter robot, was conceived by a German designer. Fireguard is not going to replace humans by extinguishing fires, but it will check out places where fires are. Equipped with a video camera on its head, it is controlled at a distance by firefighters who can assesMon, 22 Mar 2010 10:28:18 -0400Jet Hitter: a robot for playing baseballhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jet-hitter-a-robot-for-playing-baseball Researchers at Meiji University in Japan have teamed up with MR Corp to build a robot which allows you to train in baseball. The robot holds the ball 20 cm in the air as if it was an invisible tee so the player only has to hit it. The Jet Hitter can store 70 balls. The designers have planned toMon, 22 Mar 2010 09:32:07 -0400Light Painting with Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/light-painting-with-robots RobotBox user jbot added a nifty blog post today about using his robot to paint with light. Inspired by images of Roomba's with LEDs, he added a set of LEDs to his robot, PlexiBot and took some long exposure photos as PlexiBot traveled around. The results are quite beautiful.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:11:46 -0400DNA nanotubes against cancerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dna-nanotubes-against-cancerResearchers at McGill University in Montreal (Canada) have just created DNA nanotubes which can deliver "tiny drugs" to diseased cells. The method used: the researchers take the DNA out of its biological context and rather than using the genetic code for life, it acts as a kind of building block foFri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:16 -0400Serpentine robot by Biorobotics Labhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/serpentine-robot-by-biorobotics-lab The Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University has just created an especially evolved prototype of a snake. This snake is able to climb on a vertical bar by crawling like a real snake would. It's one of the first prototypes of its kind in the world to achieve such a feat. http://www.youtube.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:19:48 -0400Niko: the LEGO robot controlled by Twitterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/niko-the-lego-robot-controlled-by-twitter You'll be surprised to learn that Twitter can even give instructions to a robot! The idea: users type specific commands on Twitter to the @n900niko account, for example of a computer, which are sent to a hacked Nokia N900 which retransmits the instructions to the LEGO Mindstorms robot. Nokia canFri, 19 Mar 2010 14:36:38 -0400Aibo undergoes X-rayshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aibo-undergoes-x-rays A radiograph of a person is fairly normal in the medical field. But doing an X-ray on a robot, that's fairly unusual! Below are some X-rays of the dog, AIBO robot by Sony. via plastic palsFri, 19 Mar 2010 14:02:06 -0400The hiccups of Hinamitetuhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-hiccups-of-hinamitetuYou have followed the progress here of Hinamitetu, the gymnast robot now capable of doing a somersault over a fixed bar then catching itself without falling. It should be clear here: this remarkable performance has not been achieved without pains. You have to suffer and persevere to reach perfectiFri, 19 Mar 2010 09:32:21 -0400Voice-controlled helicopterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/voice-controlled-helicopter The Robust Robotics Group at MIT has created a QuadCopter which can travel about according to vocal instructions. The technician in the video below gives the following order to a helicopter robot: "Go across room 124, then face the windows and go up." This drone carries out the order without difFri, 19 Mar 2010 08:19:23 -0400Optimus Prime is 2.50 meters tallhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/optimus-prime-is-2-50-meters-tall Here is an Optimus Prime (self-robotized character from the film Transformers) which is 2.50 metres tall. It is made of 5000 recyclable parts taken from cars, boats, a dishwasher, motorbike, television and other pieces of metal. It still weighs 550 kg though. Along the same lines as with RobostThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:17:44 -0400Manoï at the helmhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/manoi-at-the-helmThe Mano&iuml; robot is known for its various dance skills. We have already shown you it dancing to Japonese rap and spinning upside down on its head. Now it's back with a new, rather original exercise. It moves in synchronicity with a dancer and a second humanoid robot which is life-sized. ManoThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:34:07 -0400Hospi: the robot for hospitalshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hospi-the-robot-for-hospitals Hospi is an autonomous robot created by Panasonic and intended for South Korean hospitals. Hospi can move around patients' rooms and serve meals, clean laundry, medication, X-rays, documents to sign, etc. This type of robot has been used in hospitals in Japan since 2006. Equipped with a video cThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:38:16 -0400A Falcon Robot in Riohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-falcon-robot-in-rio The Airport in Rio in Brazil has "recruited" a falcon robot in order to ward off birds of ill omen :-) More seriously, this robotic falcon is used to scare the birds which fly above the airport so that they don't collide with planes taking off. Usually, airports use real falcons, not robots. ItThu, 18 Mar 2010 13:43:51 -0400France is behind in industrial roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/france-is-behind-in-industrial-roboticsAccording to Vincent Schramm, the Director of the French association for manufacturing technologies (SYMOP) in an article in Figaro, France has fallen behind its neighbours in terms of industrial robotics. In France, the biggest companies are lowering the low purchase prices which is encouraging Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:17 -0400Gordon Bennett Robot Works: New Yorker robotic arthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gordon-bennett-robot-works-new-yorker-robotic-art Gordon Bennett is a New Yorker who fully devotes all his time to his passion which is also his source of income: he creates sculptures of robots. It's a current trend as it's not the first of which we've shown you on the RobotShop blog. Gordon's robots are truly fantastic. His sculptures take oThu, 18 Mar 2010 09:07:41 -0400Cody, a new humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cody-a-new-humanoid Cody is a new humanoid robot, a work in progress at Healthcare Robotics Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta). This robot can open closet doors and drawers and can follow a person holding it by the hand. Cody is manipulated with a remote control just like those for video games, orWed, 17 Mar 2010 13:53:48 -0400Sparks the robot from Toy Story 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sparks-the-robot-from-toy-story-3 The long awaited film Toy Story 3 will premier June 18, 2010 in the U.S. and July 14, in France (National Independence day). And the film's team just released a new character on the poster: Sparks the robot! Sparks is a light flashing toy with several LEDs for the eyes and it really sparks. It Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:49:27 -0400Boeing A160T Robocopter and K-MAX by Lockeedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boeing-a160t-robocopter-and-k-max-by-lockeed The Boeing A160T Robocopter is a pilotless helicopter that can lift loads up to 1135 kg. The video of the A160 (2007): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndveJE24bg This robocopter model can also reach an unbelievable height of 12 000 feet (3657 meters above sea level) with 567 kg, this is ideal fWed, 17 Mar 2010 09:23:21 -0400EPIC GigaPan: robots for camerashttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/epic-gigapan-robots-for-cameras GigaPan robots are automated systems for cameras. These include devices that have taken the world's most important photographs such as the panoramic Obama investiture photo with 1.5 billion pixels. The new range of GigaPan includes the EPIC, the EPIC 100 and the Epic Pro. Prices vary between 350Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:30:39 -0400Realistic robotic fishhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/realistic-robotic-fish At the Expo FC 2010 in Japan, Osaka University presented a pretty mind-blowing prototype of a robotic fish. Its movements in particular are so realistic you could easily mistake it for a real fish. It measures 10 cm in length, is powered by a solid polymer fuel cell (Power Tube) and a polymer liTue, 16 Mar 2010 14:46:21 -0400The PR2 self-calibrates on its ownhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-pr2-self-calibrates-on-its-ownThe PR2 by Willow Garage is able to autocalibrate on its own with a new ROS (Robot Operating System) software application. This saves a considerable amount of time since the robot is left alone to work in order to calibrate its sensors. And here it is in the video demonstration below. For a reminTue, 16 Mar 2010 13:32:38 -0400RUM: the underground robotic weaponhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rum-the-underground-robotic-weapon The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) hopes to develop an Underground Robotic Munition (RUM) to be used for single use. This robot would be able to go underground and dig a hole towards a potential underground target; once it reaches its destination it would explode, thus destroying its enemTue, 16 Mar 2010 12:03:06 -0400Tsutenkaku the Osaka Tower Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tsutenkaku-the-osaka-tower-robot The robot Tsutenkaku is a robot in the shape of a tower which measures 1.70 m and was developed by 7 Japanese companies. Such originality is tough to beat. The creators of Tsutenkaku say that it is the largest humanoid robot in the world. On the technical side, Tsutenkaku walks on its two legs,Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:49:25 -0400RoboVirtualEvents.com: the Robotics Summit sitehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robovirtualevents-com-the-robotics-summit-site We told you in January about the virtual conference organized by Robotic Trends on 16 June 2010. This time the event, called Robotics Summit, has been given its own internet site: www.robovirtualevents.com. This conference aims to be a new international meeting place for roboticists, professionaMon, 15 Mar 2010 15:11:03 -0400Bots High: the battle of robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bots-high-the-battle-of-robots Bots High is a film in progress which shows robots fighting in American High Schools. The video documentary allows us to follow the course of several teams from the initial design of their robot to the final struggle for victory, honor but also for fun at the National BattleBots Championship. YMon, 15 Mar 2010 14:36:40 -0400Robot that drank too much(Animation)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-that-drank-too-much-animationHere is a somewhat peculiar animation of a robot who drinks and drinks... Masahiro Ushiyama's experiment aims to create a realistic animation of a greeting robot without using facial expressions (mouth, eyes). It is indeed very successful ... even if watching a drinking robot seems as sad as watcMon, 15 Mar 2010 12:56:33 -0400Robopocalypse a Steven Spielberg film in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robopocalypse-a-steven-spielberg-film-in-progress Robopocalypse is a film in progress from Steven Spielberg inspired on an uncompleted comic book from Daniel H. Wilson. Wilson also wrote &quot;How to Survive A Robot Uprising&quot; :-) and &quot;How to Build a Robot Army&quot;. Drew Goddard who wrote the screenplay for Cloverfield, will be adaptMon, 15 Mar 2010 10:48:52 -0400Isaac Asimov: Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/isaac-asimov-video Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was an American writer of Russian origins. He was a visionary and considered as one of the leading figures in science-fiction, and he is specially known in robotics by his three laws (1942, Runaround): Fiirst Law: &quot;A robot may not injure a human being or, through iMon, 15 Mar 2010 09:18:18 -0400March Robot Giveaway to Celebrate GoRobotics' 10th Birthdayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/march-robot-giveaway-to-celebrate-gorobotics-10th-birthday It's that time again! Time for the March celebration of GoRobotics' 10th Birthday. We're once again giving away fabulous robot prizes to 3 lucky winners. Previous contests have been great, and we're excited to be doing it again with prizes from our sponsors Pololu, Super Droid Robots, Zagros RobotSat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:27 -0500Toshiba Wheeliehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/toshiba-wheelie Wheelie the robot from Toshiba is a new two-wheel domestic robot showcased by the Japanese on March 10 at the Toshiba Science Museum in Kawasaki. It uses the same principle as the Segway in order to balance on two wheels. Wheelie moves autonomously, avoiding obstacles thanks to its laser and vidFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:21 -0500Virtopsy Virtobot: the robot that performs autopsies without incisionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/virtopsy-virtobot-the-robot-that-performs-autopsies-without-incisions Virtopsy laboratory for the Medical-Legal Institute of the University of Berne in Switzerland, has developed Virtobot, a robot capable of conducting autopsies on cadavers without opening them up. According to TSR.ch, the device, in addition to this feat, makes it possible to retain autopsy data fFri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:55 -0500Twendy-One the domestic robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/twendy-one-the-domestic-robotTwendy-One is a robot built by the team of researchers working for professor Shigeki Sugano at the Japanese University of Waseda. It's a domestic robot which was created to provide help to the elderly. The design required ten years of work and funding from twenty private companies. It has forty-sFri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:45 -0500Manoi, dancer and rapperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/manoi-dancer-and-rapperHere is the Asian Michael Jackson reincarnated in Mano&iuml; robot, which is also a stunt performer. This all makes this little Manoi robot simply amazing. It dances to the rhythm of the music then turns its head back, with both feet up in the air. Maybe if a full size person version is built, iFri, 12 Mar 2010 12:46:50 -0500Husqvarna launches its collection of color robotic lawn mowershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/husqvarna-launches-its-collection-of-color-robotic-lawn-mowers Husqvarna has announced the launch of its new collection of robotic lawn mowers, all in color. Husqvarna is number 1 in outdoor motorized equipment. The Swedish company was founded in 1689. The new collection of robotic lawn mowers comes in 4 colors: white, brown, blue and orange. From 1995 to Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:47:35 -0500GarbageBot: the selective robotic garbage canhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/garbagebot-the-selective-robotic-garbage-can GarbageBot is a robotic garbage can invented by Osaka University and Mitsubishi. Its eyes contain laser recognition technology which allows it to separate waste: up to six different types of plastic. Because GarbageBot will separate more than plastic to then be recycled, this will also enable reThu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:53 -0500Element Commune LP-11https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/element-commune-lp-11 Here is a prototype of the Lego robot from Element Commune: the LP-11. The LP-11 is a new robotic combat mecha which can walk. Its design and colors give it character. Notice too that it lifts its feet like a human; it doesn't slip on the ground, unlike most other models. Video evidence: [flicThu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:21 -0500Robosoft Kompaïhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosoft-kompai The French company Robosoft has just presented the Kompa&iuml; domestic robot in New Orleans to assist the elderly, dependants, or autistic people. Robosoft has more than 25 years of experience in robotics and has been providing solutions since 1985 in various industries, such as transport, cleanThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:49 -0500Kiva Systems: the dance by robots for warehouseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kiva-systems-the-dance-by-robots-for-warehouses Three videos, not that recent but very informative, which show the choreographed dances by Kiva. Kiva Systems manufactures autonomous robots for handling goods which automate the processing of orders in warehouses. In particular, this enables increased productivity. Their ballet is quite simplThu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:07 -0500First Videos of the Samsung Navibothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/first-videos-of-the-samsung-navibotYesterday in London Samsung presented its new robotic vacuum cleaner which should be on the European market in the next few weeks. The Samsung Navibot is equipped with two processors, 40 sensors and takes 30 photos per second to scan the room. When its batteries are weak, it recharges itself aThu, 11 Mar 2010 10:16:00 -0500Yotaro: a bright baby for Japanese coupleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/yotaro-a-bright-baby-for-japanese-couples According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Japanese have just pushed the boundaries of the imagination back a little further in terms of robotics with the creation of a humanoid baby robot called Yotaro. Its purpose? To boost births in Japan. The baby's face is made of translucent silicone and Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:49 -0500Robot Catwoman Manoihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-catwoman-manoiAdmire this magnificent robot, Mano&iuml; AT01, customized as a robot cat. An improved version of Manoi danced at Clarkson University. It's a real mini robotic Catwoman dancing gracefully and with especially surprising speed for a robot. She moves quickly but doesn't fall. Mind-blowing. Her perWed, 10 Mar 2010 10:57:13 -0500DSO Nano : The Pocket Oscilloscope by SeeedStudiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dso-nano-the-pocket-oscilloscope-by-seeedstudio RobotShop has received a new project, Nano SeeedStudio DSO poket Oscillator. It is something like an iPod for robotic enthusiasts, this type of product previously cost 10 to 15 times more and was bulkier. This one only weighs 60 grams. The Seeedstudio measures the frequency, cycle, Vpp, Vram, VaWed, 10 Mar 2010 07:11:08 -0500Robot Haibao at the World Expo in Chinahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-haibao-at-the-world-expo-in-china The Chinese University of Zhejiang has created the HaiBao robot to welcome visitors to the Shanghai World Expo 2010 (China) that is taking place now. Hai Bao is 1.55 meters high and speaks 6 different languages. It speaks, has a screen on its face, can shake hands with visitors and takes pictureTue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:48 -0500Is the launch of Neato Robotics delayed?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-the-launch-of-neato-robotics-delayedRobot Stock News says that they have tried to order the highly anticipated Neato Robotics robot vacuum cleaner but its launch seems to be delayed. The Neato Robotics is a very promising intelligent vacuum cleaner that will directly compete with Roomba by iRobot. RSN tried to pre-order the prodTue, 09 Mar 2010 13:27:06 -0500Brauer creates radiant robots with recycled pieceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/brauer-creates-radiant-robots-with-recycled-pieces What a great idea for recycling and reviving old materials. It is even more charming to us when it comes to turning them into robots. Brauer is a French artists who gives life to objects and creates radiant works of art and decorative sculptures. Below are additional photos of robotic art foundTue, 09 Mar 2010 12:41:39 -0500SmartDust, the robotic intelligent dusthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smartdust-the-robotic-intelligent-dust SmartDust is an "intelligent dust" network project made up of mini-robots with wireless sensors. As big as a dust particle or a grain of sand, these small and mobile intelligent forms (autonomous or remote control) can be used to explore space and some planets, adjust temperatures, detect earthqTue, 09 Mar 2010 06:42:35 -0500An autonomous helicopter used to fly above nuclear disastershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-autonomous-helicopter-used-to-fly-above-nuclear-disasters Unmanned Systems Laboratory developed a helicopter robot that can fly above disaster areas after nuclear attacks or accidents, or bomb explosions. The autonomous helicopter was developed by students at Virginia Tech College and their professor, Kevin Kochersberger. It measures 1.80 meters and weMon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:45 -0500A robot arm that serves cocktailshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-robot-arm-that-serves-cocktails This robotic arm already works well despite the small failure at the beginning of the video (too much haste). It carries a cocktail glass, moves quickly without spilling a drop, and always keeps the glass in an upright position. This application was developed by Eager in Osaka, Japan. They hope Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:11:38 -0500Robot Costumeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-costumes Robot costumes are in style. We are seeing more and more videos circulating on YouTube and video sharing sites. Robots are gradually starting to stand out and walking around town with robot costumes is rather amusing. If you film a video of an original humanoid or 1950s robot costume, send it Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:54:39 -0500HTC G1 truckbot: a robot tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/htc-g1-truckbot-a-robot-tank Two web engineers, Tim Heath (Python specialist) and Ryan Hickman (who works for Google Double Click) have developed a mini tank which operates with a mobile phone running on Android. The HTC G1 phone that sits on the tank robot directs the small vehicle which currently possesses limited mobile fMon, 08 Mar 2010 10:58:26 -0500Hinamitetu performs a leap on the horizontal barhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hinamitetu-performs-a-leap-on-the-horizontal-barUnbelievable Hinamitetu gymnast robot performs an acrobatic leap on the horizontal bar. The performance is astonishing: the robot spins around the bar like an athlete before doing a flip; then he grasps the bar like a gymnast. Hinamitetu's hands actually grab the rod as soon as they come into contMon, 08 Mar 2010 09:07:41 -0500Dancing Manoi robot follows the beathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dancing-manoi-robot-follows-the-beat This small dancing robot manages to move while following the beat of tomtoms. This is a small humanoid MANOI AT-01 at Yankadi club (Western African Drum) at Clarkson University (USA). Perfect for adding entertainment to your evenings since he lasts longer than a human :-0 http://www.youtube.comMon, 08 Mar 2010 07:49:34 -05003 million euro in Europe for a domestic roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/3-million-euro-in-europe-for-a-domestic-roboticsMEC (Manufacturing Engineering Centre) (University of Cardiff in the United Kingdom) is developing a semi-autonomous domestic robot able to help senior citizens with their daily tasks. The 3 million euro project is also aimed at creating a robot able to provide healthcare and assistance for people Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:50:52 -0500Gaagle Bot : a modified Roomba that Googleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gaagle-bot-a-modified-roomba-that-googles Gaagle Bot is the name given to this Roomba vacuum robot that has been modified by Swedish geeks. With its video camera and its integrated web server it can either walk around your house or only where you want it to walk. Gaagle Bot reference points the texts that it meets on its path, adds thFri, 05 Mar 2010 10:43:20 -0500Rihanna and the Titan Robot dancing togetherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rihanna-and-the-titan-robot-dancing-together What a surprise to see two altered Titan robots dance beside Rihanna, the singer! It happened at the Echo Music Awards in Berlin, Germany. Rihanna interpreted her song "Rude Boy". More than one human in the hall would have certainly wanted to change places with these robots :-) http://www.yoFri, 05 Mar 2010 10:14:04 -0500A Caterpillar TL1255 for the LAPDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-caterpillar-tl1255-for-the-lapd The LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) bought a remote control mobile robot by Northrop Grumman Remotec. This is a Caterpillar TL1255 that does not have a driver but can be controlled remotely from a distance of 1.6 km (1 mile). The arms of the machine have a range of 12 meters in front and 15Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:53:10 -0500Kojiro the humanoid with a skeletonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kojiro-the-humanoid-with-a-skeleton Kojiro is a humanoid robot developed at the University of Tokyo in Japan (JSK Robotics Lab). Its characteristic is that it tries to replicate the movements of a human by imitating the functioning of the human skeleton, muscles and tendons. On one side this robot has things in common with the ECCThu, 04 Mar 2010 15:49:43 -0500A Dalek Robot managed with an iPhonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-dalek-robot-managed-with-an-iphone Steve de BotBuilder built a Dalek robot capable of working via the iPhone / iPod by using the Wi-Fi and accelerometer of the Apple device. Simply tilt the iPhone to make the robot move in the desired direction. For those wondering what Dalek is, it is a mutant alien robot from the British televiThu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:16 -0500M3-Neony the Baby Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/m3-neony-the-baby-robot The M3-Neony baby robot is the result of work done by Japanese researchers from the University of Osaka. Professor Minoru Asada has been directing the research carried out in partnership with the JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency) since 2005. The main objective is to make the M3-Neony intThu, 04 Mar 2010 10:52:43 -0500An Xbox 360 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-xbox-360-robotHow can you recycle an old Microsoft Xbox 360 console into a robot ? That is exactly what Jasper Stevens did when building this tiny sculpture. Rather than putting the console in the garbage or leaving it in a corner, why not use it as a decorative accessory. This is called art robotics :-) viThu, 04 Mar 2010 10:18:57 -0500ECCE : A humanoid cyclop with a human structurehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ecce-a-humanoid-cyclop-with-a-human-structure ECCE is a humanoid robot with a replicated human structure. Researchers went even further with this one-eyed (a video camera) robot and made the bust of the robot look and move just like a human's bust. The anthropomimetic robot liberates the barriers found with the robotic metallic structures oWed, 03 Mar 2010 15:53:06 -0500HUMAVIPS : Robots able to identify you in a crowdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/humavips-robots-able-to-identify-you-in-a-crowd The HUMAVIPS project consists of developing Homanoids with auditory and visual abilities in populated spaces. ("Humanoids with auditory and visual abilities in populated spaces"). European researchers are developing a prototype robotic that will be able to find a particular person amongst a noisyWed, 03 Mar 2010 14:48:33 -0500Mini insect robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mini-insect-robots MiddleCreekMerchants made the small insect robots above with the help of electronic pieces: cable connectors for the legs and diodes for the antennas. These mini-robots move in all directions of your desk and are directed with the use of a remote control...for the TV! Certainly this is not revolWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:51:51 -0500NAO robots playing soccer at the CeBIT of Hanoverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nao-robots-playing-soccer-at-the-cebit-of-hanover The High-Tech fair CeBIT 2010 is currently on in Hanover, Germany. The 4 robots from the University of Bremen (Germany), Rajesh, Penny, Sheldon and Leonard, are all 60 cm high and are members of the soccer team that won the Robot Football World Cup in Austria in 2009. These small humanoids use tWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:07:38 -0500MyDeskFriend : the penguin robot for Facebookhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mydeskfriend-the-penguin-robot-for-facebook The Swiss company, Arimaz, has created a small robot in the shape of a penguin that connects to Facebook. MyDeskFriend can read your e-mails and messages from your contacts on Facebook, the news via RSS feeds, check weather, follow the course of your favorite stock, and even interact with other uTue, 02 Mar 2010 15:05:26 -0500The light saber dance preformed by Motomanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-light-saber-dance-preformed-by-motomanThree Motoman robots perform a light saber dance. The video was filmed at iRex 2009 at the international exhibition of robotics of Tokyo in Japan. If you remember, Motoman is the same one that can make pancakes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G09aHF7-P5oTue, 02 Mar 2010 11:33:40 -0500The Bionic Foot for amputeeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-bionic-foot-for-amputees Engineers at the University of Michigan, Kuo and Steve Collins, have developed a bionic foot prosthesis cutting efforts by 30 % compared to classic prosthesis. Its principle is based on the recycling of energy between two steps in order to increase its strength. This is the first prosthesis thaTue, 02 Mar 2010 10:39:31 -0500Dynamizer the humanoid robot that can do everythinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dynamizer-the-humanoid-robot-that-can-do-everythingThe humanoid robot Dynamizer (a champion at the Robo-One competition) from Japanese national Tomio Sugiura is already a star in the robotics world. Dynamizer does it all: it skis, plays soccer, baseball, cooks and barbecues, it mows the lawn and goes fishing. The video below will inspire your fullTue, 02 Mar 2010 03:12:03 -0500MeBot a telepresence mini robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mebot-a-telepresence-mini-robot MeBot is a new telepresence mobile robot created by the MIT in Boston. It has a small screen to display the face of the person in teleconference, and two little arms. Additionally, its neck can move to express emotions (3 degrees of freedom). MeBot's base is also mobile. A fabulous invention tMon, 01 Mar 2010 16:02:56 -0500RoboCar G the car robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocar-g-the-car-robot RoboCar is an autonomous car prototype manufactured in Japan by ZMP, a robotics startup. This car is remote controlled by computer and it avoids any obstacles only using its sensors, lasers, radar, and embedded video cameras. In fact this model is a replica of the robocar toy that already existsMon, 01 Mar 2010 14:24:14 -0500Robo-Rex a concept for a Lego dinosaurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-rex-a-concept-for-a-lego-dinosaur Robo-Rex is an invention from Alyse and Remi who shared their photos on Flickr. This is a robot dinosaur made of LEGOs. Their prototype was based on that superb futuristic German advertising from 2008, for the Saturn brand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzd1OiP27s0 Other photos: via FlicMon, 01 Mar 2010 13:40:01 -0500Robot Bug?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-bug Here is a rather amusing image that attracted our attention. We see an army of eggs with robotic ... legs and eyes. But it looks like one of them took to its heels! Lol :-)Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:10:50 -0500RoboThespian Humanoid: I am a machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robothespian-humanoid-i-am-a-machine RoboThespian is a humanoid robot with exceptional acting and singing skills. RoboThespian TM, a British company, built this nice robot to entertain the crowds. Its mission is to educate, communicate, interact and entertain. We can say that it is a great success; watch the video and you may fallFri, 26 Feb 2010 15:48:28 -0500Robot Cats arrivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-cats-arrive Robot cats and other pet robots will soon arrive in numbers as domestic robots. The world population is aging and in 2030, 25% of the population will be over 65 years. To pass the time, many seniors who live alone enjoy keeping a pet, such as a cat. In this case, to alleviate the amount of workFri, 26 Feb 2010 15:14:14 -0500Robot Day in Paris (short film)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-day-in-paris-short-film Here is a very nice short film made in Paris portraying the life of a robot for a day. "A day in Paris" was directed by Beno&icirc;t Millot with images from S&eacute;bastien Jousse. It was shot with a Canon 7D. A 3D Production by Microbe Studio with music by Electric President.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:30:00 -0500i-Sobot extinguishes candleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/i-sobot-extinguishes-candlesA short fun video that shows an i-Sobot playing firefighter. The robot extinguishes candles by spraying them with water from a distance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqSlq63k7sc This is a new video from Paxshikai on Youtube, an i-Sobot fan who has already released dozens of videos where the robFri, 26 Feb 2010 11:57:01 -0500A traffic control robot in Koreahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-traffic-control-robot-in-korea Have the Koreans invented a humanoid traffic cop robot? It's quite possible, judging by this video. No, just kidding; it's a real lady... who must get a headache at the end of the day. We'll see if RobotShop can provide traffic robots in Korea, just to keep this hard-working lady in good healthFri, 26 Feb 2010 11:50:52 -0500RoboSteel creates the Alien Queen robot from 540 kg of steelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosteel-creates-the-alien-queen-robot-from-540-kg-of-steel RoboSteel is an Irish company specializing in steel sculptures such as Terminator, Predator, Aliens or Star Wars replicas. They recycle old iron to give life to their science fiction fantasies. And their latest work of art is quite impressive: a look-alike of the Alien Queen from the movie AlienFri, 26 Feb 2010 10:53:05 -0500SAUVIM: Researchers are developing an autonomous underwater robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sauvim-researchers-are-developing-an-autonomous-underwater-robot Researchers have succeeded in developing an autonomous robot for underwater operations. Named SAUVIM (Semi-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Intervention Missions), it was developed by the University of Hawaii in collaboration with MASE. The robot performs underwater operations on its own, such Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:40:21 -0500Samsung Navibot Photoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/samsung-navibot-photosYou remember the news from two days ago announcing the arrival in Europe of Navibot, the new robot vacuum from Samsung? Well, here are new pictures found on Techradar. It's not the first robot vacuum from Samsung in the world since there has already been: the Hauzen VC-RE70V in the United Kingdom,Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:19:06 -0500Skybotix CoaX Autonomous Micro-Helicopter Dronehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/skybotix-coax-autonomous-micro-helicopter-drone The Skybotix CoaX UAV Drone is an autonomous micro helicopter. It is a coaxial helicopter robot ideal for research and education. It features two brushless motors for the rotors and two servo motors for guidance. To communicate, the Skybotix CoaX uses a Bluetooth connection and also an optionalThu, 25 Feb 2010 16:04:43 -0500Robotic cat litter-box: Meowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-cat-litter-box-meow We sell robotic litter boxes for cats at RobotShop. And for those who are skeptical or unaware, yes, they do exist :-) The Litter Robot 2 for example, is one of the best models available on the market. This type of model is known as a self-cleaning litter box. The principle is simple: your catThu, 25 Feb 2010 12:25:08 -0500Flying Robot Hummingbirdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/flying-robot-hummingbird Hummingbird is a flying robot insect developed by the Japanese at the University of Chiba. &nbsp; This prototype weighs only 2.6 ounces; it is operated via an infrared remote control, and can fly for several minutes at 10 meters high. Its four wings can flap up to 30 beats per second. Future dThu, 25 Feb 2010 10:58:56 -0500An Underwater Robot that Plans its own Experimentshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-underwater-robot-that-plans-its-own-experimentsThe "Gulper AUV" is an underwater vehicle that is programmed to look for information of use to the scientific community. &nbsp; &nbsp; Gulper AUV Sub-Aquatic Robot &nbsp; &nbsp; The group explains that it has 'trained' the robot to retrieve the highest-quality information back to tThu, 25 Feb 2010 01:26:30 -0500Telepresence Robots: the future of Teleconferencinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/telepresence-robots-the-future-of-teleconferencing Telepresence robots will be working in your place. By watching the video below, you can celebrate the breakthrough of this type of technology whose applications will be numerous. A robotic "tower" that is equipped with a camera retransmitting your face and your voice allows you to attend meetinWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:10:55 -0500Julia Tsao and her FlyFire mini-robots concepthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/julia-tsao-and-her-flyfire-mini-robots-concept Remember the MIT's FlyFire project which we told you about three days ago? It consists of the development of tiny multicolored, autonomous robots that can be both mobile and stationary in space. Julia Tsao, a student from California working on a Design Master, produced a few months ago, a simulaWed, 24 Feb 2010 14:39:35 -0500Peratech develops electronic skin for robots to experience touchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/peratech-develops-electronic-skin-for-robots-to-experience-touch The firm Peratech, based in North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) is taking a step further in humanizing robots. After finding applications for its QTC (quantum tunneling composites) in mobile phones and video games, it iWed, 24 Feb 2010 05:17:15 -0500Robot teachers will arrive in numbers in South Koreahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-teachers-will-arrive-in-numbers-in-south-korea By 2012, South Korea should see a great number of robot teachers landing in their classrooms. The Korean government will inject nearly 9 million US dollars in 2011 to increase to 500 number of schools testing out a robot assistant teacher. Then in 2012, Korea will invest 36 million dollarsTue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:18 -0500Samsung's Navibot arrives in Europehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/samsungs-navibot-arrives-in-europe Samsung's Navibot robot vacuum cleaner arrives in Europe this spring and will be available soon at RobotShop in the robot vacuums category. All RobotShop international customers can purchase it as soon as we have it in stock. Operation: To start, Navibot maps the area it is going to clean by capTue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:45 -0500MechRC Spheroidz: all-surface robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mechrc-spheroidz-all-surface-robotMechRC introduces its new robot toy, Spheroidz. This strange robot moves inside a transparent plastic bubble allowing it to overcome any obstacle: earth, water, rocks. Spheroidz even goes down stairs (rolling). It is a virtually unbreakable toy, unless someone pierces its bubble of course. But inTue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:24 -05002010 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in the Philippineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2010-world-robot-olympiad-wro-in-the-philippines For the first time ever, the Philippines, will host on November 6 and 7, 2010, the World Robot Olympiad. The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a robot competition that brings together more than a thousand schools with students and teachers from 30 different countries. Two categories are presented: oTue, 23 Feb 2010 11:07:12 -0500GetRoboticsJobs.com: Robotics job listing sitehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/getroboticsjobs-com-robotics-job-listing-site GetRoboticsJobs.com is a robotics job listing site based in the United States that offers jobs from around the world. Employers can post their job offers for free. Job seekers can follow the job listings via RSS feed or by email. A great idea for a job listing site targeting robotics engineers Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:55:56 -0500D+Ropop: the cardboard robot mannequinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/d-ropop-the-cardboard-robot-mannequin Eager, a Japanese company has developed a robot mannequin out of ... cardboard! This is an environmentally friendly solution for the planet. But if it starts walking, this may upset the top-models ... ; -) D+Ropop is made entirely from recycled cardboard paper, it contains 8 motors and weighs onTue, 23 Feb 2010 04:15:21 -0500MIT's Flyfire: miniature robots create a 3D mobile screen in spacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mits-flyfire-miniature-robots-create-a-3d-mobile-screen-in-space MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recently introduced the FlyFire project. An image in space is created using miniature robot helicopters with multicolored LEDs. These helicopters move anywhere in 3D space, then hover in mid-air to create the image of your choice. Flyfire could involvMon, 22 Feb 2010 16:15:35 -0500DARPA builds a robot interpreterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/darpa-builds-a-robot-interpreter DARPA is currently developing a robot interpreter that would support the troops at war. Right now, troops use human translators who speak in military radios. The Pentagon and DARPA seek to build a robot interpreter with 98% accuracy in 20 different languages. The project is called RATS for RobuMon, 22 Feb 2010 15:28:35 -0500Bartending Robots at the 3rd Barbot Festival San Franciscohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bartending-robots-at-the-3rd-barbot-festival-san-franciscoWe told you last week about RobotShopFr's twitter account: The 3rd Barbot Festival was recently held in San Francisco. And for the event, robotics creators and fans displayed their specimens to the people attending. For example, the cocktail robot was created specifically for this event: http://Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:19:35 -0500Jazari: the percussionist robot with two Wii remoteshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jazari-the-percussionist-robot-with-two-wii-remotesThe musical robot that plays drums is born. Jazari is controlled by two Nintendo Wii remotes. The designer is Jazari Music's Patrick Flanagan. The Wiimote allows accelerating or slowing down the percussion beat as well as adjusting the volume. A real gem for music geeks. Explanations: http://wwMon, 22 Feb 2010 12:44:08 -0500JO-Zero Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jo-zero-robot The Japanese JO-Zero robot was introduced late in 2009 at the International Robots Exhibition. With twenty degrees of freedom (different movements), including ten in the legs, eight in the arms, and two in size, this mini-robot moves almost like a human. In the future, when a larger version is bMon, 22 Feb 2010 11:20:16 -0500Robot Couple T-Shirthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-couple-t-shirt Here is a rather amusing T-shirt created by Goapesshirts displaying a robot couple watching TV while having second intentions in mind ;-) Let's note that the real robot couple is the one on the left, in the first picture! The T-shirt costs $ 18 and is called "While the Kids Are In Standby mode,Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:38 -0500Safety: 3D images in dangerous placeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/safety-3d-images-in-dangerous-places A joint project between the Missouri University of Sciences and the University of Missouri - Columbia has led to the development of a robot that provides 3D images of inaccessible or dangerous structures. The prototype, which required 400,000 dollars in funding for its R&amp;D (via the LeonarFri, 19 Feb 2010 15:49:19 -0500Hexapod controlled by an iPhonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hexapod-controlled-by-an-iphoneThis hexapod robot is controlled by an iPhone, via Apple iPhone's touch screen and accelerometer. This is a homegrown application for the iPhone was written by the video author, Robert Stephenson. The forward kinematics includes six degrees of freedom for body orientation and three DOF for its movFri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:44 -0500David Bowen: 3D print of an onionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/david-bowen-3d-print-of-an-onion David Bowen has built a spectacular machine that prints 3D renderings tracking the different growth phases of an onion bulb. The idea may seem a little crazy, but we can see the results :-) As a matter of fact, this is art. The artist won a prize at the 13th Media Arts Festival in Japan. His cFri, 19 Feb 2010 11:01:54 -0500Quebec students to participate at FIRST Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quebec-students-to-participate-at-first-robotics High school students in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) will soon be participating in the FIRST International Robotics Competition. For the occasion, Fusion Jeunesse has launched an invitation to the public for February 20 from 11:15 am to 2:00 pm at the Loyola High School located at 7272, rue SherbrooFri, 19 Feb 2010 10:27:04 -050010 good reasons to invest in robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/10-good-reasons-to-invest-in-robots The video below is not brand new but it mentions 10 important points and advantages for companies considering investing in robotics. It's speaking mainly about industrial robots, but some of these arguments can also be applied towards professional robotics. Investing in robotics has a number of Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:19 -0500MechRC Monkey Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mechrc-monkey-robotThe Toy Fair 2010 this year seemed to be short in robot toys, but it had some good surprises up its sleeve. Jim Wyatt of MechRC has announced that his monkey robot will be available for sale this summer. The little monkey robot can be carried over the shoulderlike a companion and interacts with peThu, 18 Feb 2010 14:24:31 -0500Teleprecesence: Telecommunicator T1, the robot that becomes the eyes you use to see withhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/teleprecesence-telecommunicator-t1-the-robot-that-becomes-the-eyes-you-use-to-see-withHere is a telepresence prototype, a robot developed to see what the person wearing it is seeing. It wraps around the shoulders like a backpack equipped with an advanced video camera and a microphone. It may be useful for teleconferences, or if you need to talk on behalf of someone far away. This Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:11:18 -0500Tissue dispensing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tissue-dispensing-robot In Japan, "Street Marketing" is now handled by robots. A prototype is shown below distributing tissues to passers-by. It can very well replace the tissues with advertising cards for a company that wants visibility at a fair, for example. Interobots Inc developed the Mospeng-kun, a 1.20 m tall (4Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:15:10 -0500iRobot announces to have delivered its 3000th Packbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-announces-to-have-delivered-its-3000th-packbot iRobot, a world leader in robotics, announced today that it had sold its 3000th Packbot robot. Introduced for the first time in 2002, the PackBot is a Tactical Mobile Robot that allows military or civilian rescue teams to examine suspicious objects from a distance (such as bombs and bomb parcelsWed, 17 Feb 2010 13:39:54 -0500Iron Man 2 Robot from Hasbrohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iron-man-2-robot-from-hasbroHasbro unveiled a toy version of Iron Man 2 at the 2010 Toy Fair. And this remote controlled miniature version of Iron Man equipped with lights, sounds, and projectiles does not hesitate to shoot the cameraman onsite :-) Price: somewhere around $ 50. It will be available in the fall of 2010 and isWed, 17 Feb 2010 12:23:55 -0500DARPA wants to develop an affordable robotic handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/darpa-wants-to-develop-an-affordable-robotic-hand DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) wants to develop an initiative to build a robotic hand which imitates the gestures of a human hand. Robert Mandelbaum, a manager at DARPA, explained that the research agency and robotics communities in recent years have focused on robots which movWed, 17 Feb 2010 10:55:15 -0500Robot who draws your portraithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-who-draws-your-portraitYou are going to be amazed by this drawing robot who can sketch your portrait just by looking at you. This Aikon2 Skediomata robotic arm was presented at the Kinetica Art Fair in London a few days ago. It uses a video camera to view facial features and then the "hand" reproduces them on a piece ofWed, 17 Feb 2010 09:23:53 -0500Quasi Interbots the Robot who thrills crowdshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/quasi-interbots-the-robot-who-thrills-crowds Quasi "Q" robot is causing a big sensation at the Toy Fair 2010. This small concept robot from the Interbots company is controlled by a tablet PC. You can change the color of his eyes and move his arms and hands with a stylus. This is not his first public appearance (that was in 2006), his presWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:37:12 -0500Underwater Robot to Find and Detonate WW-II Mines in Baltic Seahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/underwater-robot-to-find-and-detonate-ww-ii-mines-in-baltic-sea Russian gas company Gazprom wants to build an oil pipeline from Vyborg, Russia to Greifswald, Germany. The pipeline will supply 26 million homes with natural gas for heating. There's one big problem though - the pipeline runs over the Baltic Sea-floor which is still covered by up to 150,000 uTue, 16 Feb 2010 20:35:59 -0500Feeney : LG mascot robot for the 2010 Olympicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/feeney-lg-mascot-robot-for-the-2010-olympicsAfter Intel, now LG also has its mascot robot called Feeney (Korean: ?? ). And she even knows how to ski jump. This is a commercial for LG's Whisen brand which makes air conditioners. More info on the LG website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUbey0BgaRc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2_Rq6VTue, 16 Feb 2010 15:16:59 -0500Mint Evolution the intelligent Cleaner Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mint-evolution-the-intelligent-cleaner-robot The Mint vacuum robot was presented at CES in Las Vegas in January. iRobot (Scooba) is about to have a serious competitor. A few days ago we told you about Neato Robotics, a super intelligent vacuum to compete against Roomba. Mint Evolution is a floor cleaning robot and it has the special featurTue, 16 Feb 2010 14:23:32 -0500Lost in Space Robot B9https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lost-in-space-robot-b9 We've just received the life-size replica of Robot B9 from the 1960's American TV program Lost in Space. This robot possesses more than 500 different custom phrases from Richard Tufeld, like the original B9 from the TV show. It is equipped with an animated top, lit fingers, animated receiver earsTue, 16 Feb 2010 10:28:35 -0500Zhu Zhu Pets the robot hamster winner of the 2010 toy of the year awardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/zhu-zhu-pets-the-robot-hamster-winner-of-the-2010-toy-of-the-year-award Zhu Zhu Pets from the Cepia company, is a small robot hamster which just won as 2010 toy of the year awarded by TOTY (Toy Industry Association's 2010 Toy of the Year Awards). By integrating artificial intelligence these miniature hamsters are capable of interacting with humans as well as explorinTue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:30 -0500First Lego League: French at the Open International Championship in Taiwanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/first-lego-league-french-at-the-open-international-championship-in-taiwan Voix du Nord reports that teacher Olivier Cassez is going to participate in the Open International Championship in Taiwan with 8 of his students. This is the First Lego League which gathers participants from 60 countries and is an international contest where the aim is to present useful and cuttiTue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:21 -0500RoboPharma will distribute medicationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robopharma-will-distribute-medications RoboPharma, a robotics technology adapted to the healthcare sector, will distribute medications in a British hospital, University Hospital of North Staffordshire. This robot who can distribute prescriptions to nurses and doctors in less than 20 seconds costs 345,000 euro. The robot which is 6 meMon, 15 Feb 2010 16:37:07 -0500Marv: the Robot Vibraphonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/marv-the-robot-vibraphoneMarv is a robot which plays as a vibraphone with a remarkable speed that no human is able to keep up with. Check out this musical tower of strength. There is plenty of leeway for numerous possible applications but it is real musicians who will soon be pouting. You can find out more about Marv on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:20 -0500CubeStormer solves a Rubik's Cube in record-breaking timehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cubestormer-solves-a-rubiks-cube-in-record-breaking-timeCubeStormer, based on Lego Mindstorms, solves a Rubik's Cube in just a few seconds. We've presented this great video creation of a Mindstorms NXT solving a Rubik's Cube using a Nokia phone. This time we've found even better with a speed record holder. Cubestormer is a real fighting machine. CreatMon, 15 Feb 2010 11:08:05 -0500We are the Robots - Song by Kraftwerkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/we-are-the-robots-song-by-kraftwerkHere's a classic 1978 hit, We are Robots a song sung by the German band Kraftwerk. The song is over 30 years old but it hasn't aged at all. It's great practice with these German humanoids who sing ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY0T07hxJYM Lyrics : Ja tvoi sluga, (I'm your slave) ja tvoi RaMon, 15 Feb 2010 10:58:32 -0500I Need Your Help! Give Feedback on Secret Project - RobotBox!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/i-need-your-help-give-feedback-on-secret-project-robotboxHey loyal readers, I need your help. You may have noticed that things have been a bit quiet around here for a while - a long while, actually. The reason for this is that I've been working on another robotics project, and I need your help testing it out.  The project is a new robotics website callMon, 15 Feb 2010 07:30:02 -0500Domestic Robot Assistant for the householdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/domestic-robot-assistant-for-the-household Adopt a robot assistant into the household! TheRobotics Research Institute at the University of Tokyo (Tokyo University's IRT) has developed a robot that can assist you in your daily domestic tasks. The IRT is financed by big companies like Toyota, Olympus, SEGA, Toppan, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:09:24 -0500Robot camera with 3 lenseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-camera-with-3-lenses Here is a robot camera with 3 lenses to help you save your smile and catch you from different angles. Very original in concept, and ideal for achieving more vivid photos. Its two eyes and mouth represent the three shutters. through ubergizmoFri, 12 Feb 2010 11:22:30 -0500Neato Robotics: the new generation vacuum robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/neato-robotics-the-new-generation-vacuum-robot For a long time the iRobot Roomba has been viewed as being the leader at all levels (more than 5 million units sold during the last 7 years), but now the company can expect strong competition with: Neato. The generation of Roombas works through a simple enough technology, as explained here: "How Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:01:35 -0500Cat against Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cat-against-robotA cat declares war on a robotic arm. Who do you think is going to win? The answer in the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NvPcphRbecFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:56:27 -0500Shelley: a self driven Audi TTShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/shelley-a-self-driven-audi-tts Here is the cream-of-the-crop automobile: an autonomous car (that drives itself, like the Knight Rider K 2000). This is the robot-guided Audi TTS, named Shelley and developed by engineers at Stanford University in California. We had already seen it in a video before but this time the car will tacThu, 11 Feb 2010 14:29:46 -0500Trakr the radio-guided robot toy that everyone is going to wanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trakr-the-radio-guided-robot-toy-that-everyone-is-going-to-want The Spy Video Trakr is a small remote controlled mobile robot equipped with a video camera and a microphone. There is no doubt that this gadget could draw the interest of big and small alike ;-) Wild Planet Entertainment will display their pride and glory at the International Toy Fair in New YorThu, 11 Feb 2010 10:41:09 -05002010 Robogames from April 23 to 25https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2010-robogames-from-april-23-to-25The 2010 Robogames will take place from April 23 to 25. Robogames is the largest international robot competition. It's a family event with over 70 robotics competitions. Many categories are represented, from major combat robots, to the kung-fu and Sumo androids, gymnast robots, miniature autonomouThu, 11 Feb 2010 09:57:23 -0500Planete Robots: a Magazine about Robots on sale at news-standshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/planete-robots-a-magazine-about-robots-on-sale-at-news-stands Here is the birth of a new French magazine dedicated totally to the Robot universe: Planete Robots. The first issue was released November 24, 2009 and the second one in January 26, 2010. This magazine comes out bi-monthly (once every two months), has 60,000 copies printed, and is edited by RomWed, 10 Feb 2010 16:51:28 -0500Robotland the Robot park in South Koreahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotland-the-robot-park-in-south-korea South Korea wants to build, not just one, but two Robotland theme parks. First ones in the world. Already a dedicated site, Robotland, talks about these huge projects that carry a hefty budget nearing 675 million US dollars. "Incheon Robot Land" should open in 2012 and plans to welcome 3 millioWed, 10 Feb 2010 12:49:17 -0500Jeffrey the Robot is featured in a Super Bowl Intel commercialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jeffrey-the-robot-is-featured-in-a-super-bowl-intel-commercial Jeffrey the robot is featured in a Super Bowl 2010 INTEL commercial. Admit that you would love to have one of these in your home; it looks so nice and helpful! The ad boasts the new and most powerful i3, i5, and i7 Intel Core processors; the man in the cafeteria says that nothing surpasses them.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:25 -0500Coca Cola Robot in the streets of Tokyohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/coca-cola-robot-in-the-streets-of-tokyo At the Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Japan, one can see out a large Coca-Cola distributor robot. In the photo, the girls seem rather surprised and can't believe that this nice monster came out of nowhere :-) via tradingmarketsTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:29 -0500Matt Bunting creates a sophisticated robotic spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/matt-bunting-creates-a-sophisticated-robotic-spiderMatt Bunting, an electrical engineering student in Tucson, Arizona has developed a particularly successful hexapod robot. This is a robot spider that moves in all directions with incredible flexibility and with legs that are both, joined and independent. The student project is so successful that tTue, 09 Feb 2010 14:27:41 -0500Ibn Sina: An Arab-Speaking Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ibn-sina-an-arab-speaking-humanoid-robot The Ibn Sina robot is the first humanoid in the world that speaks Arabic. It is based on Iranian philosopher Avicenna who can be considered as the Leonardo of the East. It was one of the stars of the 2009 Dubai Gitex show. Ibn Sina recently flew in an airplane for the first time aboard the ETue, 09 Feb 2010 12:23:58 -0500The Heineken bartender robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-heineken-bartender-robot Too bad for us, gentlemen, no more beautiful barmaid with this beer serving bartender robot. Researchers at the British Middlesex University have developed a Heineken robot that walks around behind the counter by itself and automatically fills beer-glasses. This prototype was unveiled at KineticTue, 09 Feb 2010 11:20:34 -0500Robocop is backhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocop-is-backScience fiction and robot moviegoers: you probably have seen the movie Robocop from 1988. A character who looks just as good as always, and who is also saying hello in an old Korean chicken commercial :-) Not quite recent, since this is a TV commercial from the 80s! http://www.youtube.com/watch?vTue, 09 Feb 2010 11:06:58 -0500PR2 from Willow Garage : Open Source roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pr2-from-willow-garage-open-source-robotics Willow Garage has launched an initiative to create and develop Open Source robotics. It is based on its PR2 (Personal Robot 2) physical platform and on its ROS (Robot Operating System) open source software application. Initially the firm will provide ten PR2's to research organizations. The purMon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:11 -0500RP-7 communicates with patients in the hospitalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rp-7-communicates-with-patients-in-the-hospital The RP-7 robot resembles a great boot fitted with a screen and a video camera. It is 5 foot tall (1.52 m) and allows patients and hospital staff to communicate with doctors at anytime. In addition one can connect it to electronic measuring devices (stethoscopes, otoscopes and ultrasounds) to traMon, 08 Feb 2010 14:21:42 -0500Walking Hexapod Legohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/walking-hexapod-legoThe Hexapod walking robot below is a Lego NXT with 6 legs. The legs are controlled by motors on the right and on the left. The motor on the back controls the middle legs and assists in tilting it to the left or to the right. Operation example: the left-center drops, the left-side legs go up and thMon, 08 Feb 2010 10:04:14 -0500National Robotics Week USAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/national-robotics-week-usa The first National Robotics Week (National Robotics Week) will take place from the April 10 to the 18, 2010 in the United States; this event is held annually. Robotic technology, which is described as a pillar of American innovation of 21st century will be honored. This event is a joint effort bMon, 08 Feb 2010 09:02:39 -0500Robot dancers at the Hexapod Championships in Austriahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-dancers-at-the-hexapod-championships-in-austriaA video dating a few months but well worth a visit if you have never seen the dancing robots. These are the best dance performances by hexapod robots at the fourth Hexapod Austrian Championship in 2009. A hexapod robot is one that has 6 legs. The stars on the dance floor, shake-it-up! You are aboMon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:43 -0500Nasa's Project Mhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasas-project-mA video displayed at Nasa Watch portraying a Robotnaut from Nasa's Project M. This remote controlled robot will be used for lunar missions and may even be commissioned in less than 1000 days (about 3 years) once the project gets startup confirmation. And according to Americaspace, would have alreaSun, 07 Feb 2010 21:38:29 -0500Computer Parts Salvaginghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/computer-parts-salvagingMy work occasionally has a surplus computer sale, where they get rid of old or non functioning computers.  So I picked up a nonfunctioning one complete with keyboard and mouse for free. This is also probably a good time to show you my basement workshop.The whole setup takes up a corner in the baseFri, 05 Feb 2010 20:13:27 -0500An ultra-fast laboratory robot mousehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-ultra-fast-laboratory-robot-mouseThe 30th competition of robotic laboratory rats took place in Japan at Micromouse 2009. A rat or mouse capable of finding their way in a maze is impressive, but what you are about to see in this video has - kind of - nothing to do with speed. Incredible! Initially, the mouse assesses and scans thFri, 05 Feb 2010 15:37:28 -0500Robonaut2 R2: the astronaut robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonaut2-r2-the-astronaut-robot NASA, General Motors and Oceaneering Space Systems have just introduced their latest astronaut robot prototype Robonaut2. Three years of work were needed to develop the robot worker that will be used for dangerous space missions. Robonaut2 is equipped with arms, hands, and fingers; it can lift 9Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:15 -0500The WIND jacket controls a robot remotelyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-wind-jacket-controls-a-robot-remotely fuRo in Japan has developed a jacket system (WIND) that allows remotely controlling a robot. The vest is equipped with sensors that detect the movements of anyone wearing it and wirelessly sends instructions to the robot, which in turn receives and executes them. It replicates exactly the movemeThu, 04 Feb 2010 15:18:46 -0500Mindstorms NXT robot with N95 Mobile that solves Rubik's Cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mindstorms-nxt-robot-with-n95-mobile-that-solves-rubiks-cubeWhat you are about to see in this video may shock you; please take a seat :-) The robot below is comprised of parts from Lego Mindstorms NXT, a programmable kit and a Nokia N95 mobile phone. It can solve a Rubik's Cube with16 small squares per side (4x4 x 6 sides). To begin, the Nokia takes a phoThu, 04 Feb 2010 07:38:08 -0500Robot window washershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-window-washersThe city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is equipped with robotic window washers. The advantages of robots from the Serbot AG company are numerous: worker safety (robots instead of humans), faster execution speed (150 m2 per hour for the machine instead of 20 to 30 for a man) and the option ofWed, 03 Feb 2010 14:24:39 -0500The U1K Robot Fightershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-u1k-robot-fightersThe new generation of bolts-and-computer-chip fighter is born. In the future, fighter robots may replace men in extreme fighting, wrestling or boxing. It is amazing how they move, fight and fall at all times and with so much ease. Below, the lighter than 1 kg category, also known as U1K. A great Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:28:55 -0500Robosaurus eats carshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosaurus-eats-carsRobosaurus is a true dinosaur robot, 12 feet high; it is used at motorsport events, particularly at monster truck shows. The monster was built in 1989 by Doug Malewicki; it shreds and swallows cars, and breathes flames out of its nostrils. The driver of the vehicle is set up in the Robosaurus' heTue, 02 Feb 2010 13:17:52 -0500PALRO a New Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/palro-a-new-humanoid-robot PALRO (for PAL = friend and Ro = Robot) is a new small humanoid robot built by the Japanese company Fuji Soft. It will be available for sale during 2010. Rated technical specifications, Palro measures 39.8 cm (15 inches), and weighs 1.9 kg (3.5 pounds). The small humanoid robot has 20 degrees oMon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:34 -0500Dorosseru and Honda Asimo at the Miraikan Museumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dorosseru-and-honda-asimo-at-the-miraikan-museumThe National Museum of Sciences and Innovation, Miraikan in Japan, displays several models created by Honda robots. It is a meeting-point for the whole family. Too bad that Japan is not closer to us :-) You will see mainly the highly publicized Asimo in several different positions including a veryMon, 01 Feb 2010 13:28:41 -0500Last century Japanese robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/last-century-japanese-robotHere is the way the robot concept looked in Japan in the early 20th century (1930). And here is what a robot looks like today the 21st century: (Honda's New Asimo) Which do you prefer?Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:26:32 -0500Trata 2: a robotic snowboarderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/trata-2-a-robotic-snowboarderTrata II is a small prototype of a remote controlled robot with snow-surfing capabilities. Frits Lyneborg said that his project is still currently in its infancy and that we should soon see his prototype in a more complete video. For now, here are the beginnings of the snowboarder. The Trata 2 wMon, 01 Feb 2010 11:12:02 -0500Robots that climb wallshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-that-climb-wallsStudents have developed robots that climb walls in the laboratory of Dr. Amir Shapiro in the Mechanical Engineering department at the Ben Gurion University of Negev in Israel. The four climbing robot prototypes are shown in the following order: 1. a robot with magnetic wheels capable of climbing oSat, 30 Jan 2010 19:37:37 -0500Gitex Robot: a very realistic singing and dancing giant monsterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gitex-robot-a-very-realistic-singing-and-dancing-giant-monsterWhen one looks at this video for the first time, an immediate question always comes to mind: Is there a human being inside? Well, actually it is not clear, but is possible... Whoever truly knows the answer, please explain it in the comments. The giant Gitex robot demands respect with its size, itsFri, 29 Jan 2010 16:09:48 -0500Candy-05: The robot that plays golfhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/candy-05-the-robot-that-plays-golf Would Tiger Woods be able to finally retire, since his replacement is coming from where we least expected it? Did someone say robotics? Candy-05 is the latest in robotic prototypes funded through NEDO (New Energy &amp; Industrial Technology Development Organization) and developed by the Hajime ReFri, 29 Jan 2010 15:46:09 -0500Robotro Junimotionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotro-junimotion Junimotion is a new humanoid robot toy arriving on the market in the second quarter of 2010. Its manufacturer is the South Korean Robotro company Junimotion measures 39 cm high and weighs 2.8 kg. It has a 3-axis motion sensor and can be controlled by Bluetooth. The battery lasts 25 minutes; thFri, 29 Jan 2010 12:10:21 -0500A new Robot Teacherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-new-robot-teacherWe knew the female Robot Teacher android, now here is her male counterpart. However, this robot teacher barely resembles a human. Rather, it seems to have travelled from a distant planet (an alien? :-) ). It measures 4.1 feet (1.26 m) and weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). This specimen developed by the Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:12:38 -0500Robotic wheelchairhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-wheelchair Here is a wheelchair robot that can serve the elderly, disabled, or handicapped. The innovation in this type of technology is that the chair supports you in all your movements. For example, you lean forward and it goes forward. You turn to the right and the chair follows. The sensors on the bacThu, 28 Jan 2010 15:18:18 -0500One robot a day with garbagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/one-robot-a-day-with-garbage One Robot a Day is an strange but environmentally-friendly initiative from a group called the Weird Force One. Their goal: recover waste from the streets, collect from trash and garbage dumps and turn everything they gather into small robots. The idea is commendable because it is environmentallyThu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:21 -0500OC Robotics is launching its Explorer snake-arm robot product linehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/oc-robotics-is-launching-its-explorer-snake-arm-robot-product-line The British OC Robotics Company has just launched a snake-arm shaped robot that is able to dig around in inaccessible places to detect bombs (anti-terrorism), inspect a machine (cars, etc.), search through rubble (explosions, earthquakes, natural disasters), etc. For example, one of the videos beThu, 28 Jan 2010 11:26:50 -0500The Robots are coming (First Robotics Competition)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-robots-are-coming-first-robotics-competitionThe First Robotics Competition is an international robotics event organized by FIRST for High School students with their mentors. Students come from all corners of the globe, mainly from Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Israel, the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico. The goal is to build auWed, 27 Jan 2010 14:57:26 -0500The Plen robot controlled by a telephonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-plen-robot-controlled-by-a-telephone The playful Plen robot can be controlled remotely by a mobile phone, by Bluetooth or from your computer. This robot was initially limited initially to 50 units; it costs about US $ 3000 dollars. Specifications: # 18 degrees of freedom # Height: 228 mm # Weight: 696 g # Wireless: Bluetooth # 6V-Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:34:33 -0500NASA Says Spirit Rover Stuck for Goodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-says-spirit-rover-stuck-for-good After months of trying, NASA is calling it quits on freeing the Spirit rover from the Martian sand that it's been stuck in since May of 2009.  Unfortunately, after six years of tireless service, the end might be very near for the rover, which faces a severe Martian winter in its current positioWed, 27 Jan 2010 11:18:31 -0500Hidden Camera: a Lego Mindstorms scorpion is on the alerthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hidden-camera-a-lego-mindstorms-scorpion-is-on-the-alertThis Lego Mindstorm Scorpion closely monitors the candy in a supermarket and it quietly warns with a sting whoever tries to take them. It has a hidden camera. Nothing new, but it is worth a second look if you have not seen it. In the same category, when will the robot watchdog to monitor our homeWed, 27 Jan 2010 09:30:16 -0500A T800 Terminator at a Swiss tattoo parlorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-t800-terminator-at-a-swiss-tattoo-parlor A T800 Terminator took over a tattoo parlor in Switzerland (Ethno Tattoo). This T800 is one of the only replicas in the world to be metal-built, others were resin. Its creator applied the drawings used in the movie, and the Terminator was built to the last detail. This is something that makes aWed, 27 Jan 2010 09:22:26 -0500201 Robotics Trophieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/201-robotics-trophies Planet-Science's Robotics Trophies have been held annually in France since 1993 (except in 2006 when they were held in Belgium). Participants are aged between 7 and 18 years, in teams of two (driver and co-driver), and their mission is to build wire-controlled play robots. The focus and learningMon, 25 Jan 2010 16:35:53 -0500Robotic Trends organizes the first Robotics Summit Virtual Conference in June 16, 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-trends-organizes-the-first-robotics-summit-virtual-conference-in-june-16-2010 Robotics Trends announces the first-ever Robotics Summit Virtual Conference to be held June 16, 2010 over the Internet. The summit, which lasts for one full day, will gather the top Robotics and Intelligent Systems industry speakers and will only be online through several video conferences and chMon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:01 -0500Kitech's SeRoPi robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kitechs-seropi-robot The South Korean Institute Kitech (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology), has developed a housecleaning robot. Its code name: SeRoPi. SeRoPi has 3 degrees of freedom in the neck, 3 in size, 6 x 2 in both arms, 2 in the hands, and 1 the knee. This robot picks objects off the ground, puts theMon, 25 Jan 2010 10:30:30 -0500JANUARY GIVEAWAY - 10 Years of GoRobotics!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/january-giveaway-10-years-of-goroboticsIt's time to kick start our 10 Years of GoRobotics celebration! Our first giveaway features some great prizes from our sponsors, SuperDroid Robots, Apress, and Pololu. Entering this month's contest will be simple. Here's what you need to do: simply comment on this post and tell us your favorite roboSat, 23 Jan 2010 13:00:50 -0500RepRap Stepper Driver v1.2 and Next Gen CNChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/reprap-stepper-driver-v1-2-and-next-gen-cncIn the picture from top-left, clockwise to bottom-left: the terminal block (24V power up to 13A), the 2 X-axis drivers, the Y-axis driver (blue heat sink), and the Z-axis driver (blue heat sink), the Arduino controller (direction x3/enable x3/step x3), and just below the terminal block there is Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:38:54 -0500Is the Invention of Hugo Cabret the next Scorsese film?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/is-the-invention-of-hugo-cabret-the-next-scorsese-film Hugo Cabret is a graphic novel illustrated with 284 photos (and 511 pages) that tells the story of a young orphan cared by his uncle. Hugo wants to continue the work of his father to bring a robot back to life. The young boy repairs clocks in a busy Parisian railway station, and secretly succeedsFri, 22 Jan 2010 14:58:05 -0500Hinamitetu: the Gymnast Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hinamitetu-the-gymnast-robotThe Hinamitetu Japanese robot is a robot that performs gymnastics on the horizontal bar, and it's really amazing to watch! Soon, if the trend continues, we will earn a place in the World Robot Gymnastics Championships. On the YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/hinamitetu Our gymnast has improved, Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:17:57 -0500Bioloid: an Autonomous Climbing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bioloid-an-autonomous-climbing-robot The Bioloid is an autonomous robot capable of climbing a wall. Notice the size accuracy: it is not a sequence that the robot has learned by heart, but a fully autonomous and improvised development according to the data and the supports that it sees in front of it. The robot is based on the X-Y poWed, 20 Jan 2010 10:21:52 -0500Diego-San: A 1.30 m tall baby robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diego-san-a-1-30-m-tall-baby-robot Diego-San is the fruit of the imagination and the Development of Japanese researchers. The picture shows Dr. Javier Mogellan from the Machine Perception Laboratory at UCSD. The baby measures 4.2 feet high (1.30 m) and weighs 30kg. He has more than 20 moving parts in his body. It can stand aloneTue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:30 -0500RobotShop launches its new portal and robotics news blogs in French and English - Official Launchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotshop-launches-its-new-portal-and-robotics-news-blogs-in-french-and-english-official-launch Official Launch Dowload the PDF version of the press release RobotShop launches its new portal and robotics news blogs in French and English RobotShop Distribution Inc. announces today the launch of its new website and new Informational and Technological Watch Blogs in the fields of PFri, 08 Jan 2010 12:29:20 -0500AR.Drone - iPhone Controlled Quadrocopter Unveiled at CES2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ar-drone-iphone-controlled-quadrocopter-unveiled-at-ces2010 A french company, named Parrot, unveiled an iPhone controlled, wifi-enabled, quadrocopter at CES 2010.  The robot, called the AR.Drone, is a sophisticated and snazzy quadrocopter that is controlled via an iPhone or iPod Touch over a wifi connection. The AR.Drone has two onboard cameras, one of whThu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:33 -0500Top 10 Robots of the Past 10 Years - Robots of the Decade Awardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/top-10-robots-of-the-past-10-years-robots-of-the-decade-awardsAs we say goodbye to the 200x's and welcome the 201x's it's good to pause a bit and think about the world as it was ten years ago. There was no Wikipedia, no YouTube, internet access was still dialup for a huge portion of the population, and we didn't have a whole heap of really cool robots. To highMon, 04 Jan 2010 07:51:45 -0500Underwater ROV Jason Captures Rare Volcano Eruptionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/underwater-rov-jason-captures-rare-volcano-eruption Visit our online drugstore and Buy Clomid Online from us. Where can I Buy Nolvadex Online? The famous underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle), Jason, which was integral in discovering the wreck of the Titanic and other famous ships, recently captured a spectacular underwater volcano eruption Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:22:38 -05002009 Robot Christmas Gift Listhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2009-robot-christmas-gift-listAs 2009 comes to a close it's time once again for the Robot Christmas Gift List! We're featuring a few of the same, but mostly new, things since the 2008 Robot Christmas Gift Guide. We'll be featuring 10 items that would make great gifts for the robot lover in your life. Prices range from $10 to $90Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:38 -0500US President Defending Against Robot Apocalypsehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/us-president-defending-against-robot-apocalypse Reuters via DailyKos President Obama,  in remarks today about the importance of a solid education in Science and Math, tipped his hand on national defense - National defense against ROBOTS. Apparently he's aware of the potential for an upcoming robopocalypse, saying: I believe that roboticsMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:34:31 -0500Epic List of Cyborgs in Pop Culturehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/epic-list-of-cyborgs-in-pop-culture Sci-Fi blog io9 has put together an epic list of pop-culture Cyborgs through the ages. Explore the evolution of the cinema cyborg from the pre-60's to present day. Who's your favorite? My vote is with Summer Glau as Cameron, but I'm still pretty bitter over Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:11:02 -0500Homemade wheel encoderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/homemade-wheel-encoderBasically I just printed out one of these (laser printer recommended):...And attached it to a wheel (double sided tape recommended). Then I hooked up one of these (a 2$ IR sensor: QRB1134):...And attached it to the motor pointing towards the wheel. I've been testing it a bit with a few lines of ArduSat, 31 Oct 2009 20:37:47 -0400Pictures and Video of Jon Hyland’s NanoSeeker Micro AUVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pictures-and-video-of-jon-hylandaeurtms-nanoseeker-micro-auv  A couple of weeks ago we reported on Jon Hyland's NanoSeeker Micro AUV project. Today Jon posted some more details on his project and he seems to be making rapid progress. With the help of a rapid prototype machine there are now working prototypes of the vehicles in the water. The NanoSeeker Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:48:11 -0400Reading characters/strings with arduino serial porthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/reading-characters-strings-with-arduino-serial-portFinally, I can send and receive messages between the ardbot and my pc, over bluetooth. This post on the Arduino forum was very helpful:http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1231650517Here's my code in its preliminary state. The idea will be to transmit a short string of characters from theFri, 09 Oct 2009 21:41:32 -0400The Mysterious Boilerplate, a Victorian Era Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-mysterious-boilerplate-a-victorian-era-robot Boilerplate, the fictional robot created by artist Paul Guinan, now has a robolicious coffee-table book called Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel. Featuring historic scenes from the 19th and 20th century, we see Boilerplate's military prowess as he fights along-side military giants like TeTue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:50 -0400LEGO Lovin': MEDbot is good for what ails youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-lovin-039-medbot-is-good-for-what-ails-you MEDbot is good for what ails you | The Brothers Brick | LEGO Blog.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:54:38 -0400Vecna's BEAR Here to Rescue You From Dangerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vecnas-bear-here-to-rescue-you-from-danger I'm constantly reminded of my shortcomings as a blogger, especially with this story, as I don't think I've ever posted about Vecna's BEAR, or Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot. Regardless, the BEAR is a "humanoid" (well, it has a face and arms) robot that is designed to lift, carry, and extract Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:55 -0400300 Foot Tall Robot To Stand Guard Over Korea's Robotic Paradise, RobotLandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/300-foot-tall-robot-to-stand-guard-over-koreas-robotic-paradise-robotland    Robot lovers, start saving for airfare to Korea, because you're gonna want to be there for RobotLand. "Fun and fantasy with robot". We've covered the robot mecca before when it was still in early concept phase, but things seem to be humming along for a 2012 grand opening. The centerpieTue, 08 Sep 2009 11:17:52 -0400Jon Hyland's NanoSeeker Micro AUVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jon-hylands-nanoseeker-micro-auv Jon Hylands, on his blog this week, posted a link to his NanoSeeker Micro AUV project. The vehicle is 6 inches long and 1.25 inches in diameter. That's tiny! Jon plans to outfit the AUV with a 6 DOF IMU, a compass, depth sensor and an ARM based microcontroller.  You can see some pictures of the Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:43:44 -0400Printable Arduino manual with ALL commandshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/printable-arduino-manual-with-all-commandsWell I now have received my first arduino (duemilanova), having used PICAXEs for a few years,  but have a problem.I do not have internet at home, where I do the programming, and cannot find a printable version of the arduino language manual (if there is one!).  I download a couple of basic 'beginnMon, 24 Aug 2009 04:19:15 -0400Slip Ringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/slip-ringTo support my idea for building a 360 degree range finder, I want to build my own slip ring assembly.I'm thinking of using a copper clad board to create concentric rings. I found a manufacturer that uses this technique. I posted a picture from them below. The lower ring provides the brush contactsFri, 07 Aug 2009 17:46:38 -0400Cornell Wins the 12th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cornell-wins-the-12th-annual-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-competition Cornell University has won the 12th annual AUVSI Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition. And, according to Cornell's tweet, second place goes to University of Victoria and 3rd to University of Rhode Island. Interestingly, these three teams weren't even in the top 5 of last year's compeitors (pdfMon, 03 Aug 2009 08:10:52 -040012th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/12th-annual-international-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-competition AUVSI and ONR's 12th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition starts up tomorrow (July 30th), with two days of prelimiary runs and testing, followed by 2 days of competition this weekend. Last year's winner, University of Maryland, along with 29 other teams are signed up to cWed, 29 Jul 2009 18:56:13 -0400Robot Art - Stone Master And The Girl by Jason Chanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-art-stone-master-and-the-girl-by-jason-chan I'm a sucker for great looking robot art. This piece, by Jason Chan really stood out. The 'robot' tag at vi.sualize.us is a great place to find such art. Stone Master And The Girl | Illustration Art | The Design Inspiration.Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:14:48 -0400Emergency de-soldering braidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/emergency-de-soldering-braidSo I need some components from an old modem board for a new project. I'm trying to rescue a DPDT relay and an LM386 op ap for a mouse bot. However, the soldering job on this board is really well done, and I'm having trouble.  So I need my de-soldering braid. Is it in the basement with my soldering Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:53:42 -0400Upcoming Biomass Powered Military Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/upcoming-biomass-powered-military-robot  Robotic Technology Inc. is working on a robot that is powered by biomass - grass, wood, or even dead bodies. The steam powered robot, which is being developed for the Pentagon under a Phase II SBIR grant, is designed for fuel itself off materials in its environment. While the title, "... couWed, 15 Jul 2009 11:37:06 -0400Fantastic Retro Robo-Arthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fantastic-retro-robo-art  Retro Robo Sculpture by Mike Rivamonte Here's a great gallery of retro robot art creations. There quite an array of intricate robot sculptures from a variety of artists. The robot pictured above was created by artist Mike Rivamonte. There's a few more of my favorites after the jump. What's yTue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:20 -0400The Rise and Fall of Pleo, a Fairwell Lecture by John Sosoka, Former CTO of Ugobehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-rise-and-fall-of-pleo-a-fairwell-lecture-by-john-sosoka-former-cto-of-ugobe In case you missed the news, Ugobe, maker of the amazing robotic pet Pleo, has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and has auctioned off all of its goods as of May 29th. It's still unclear what will happen to all of the IP, and there's potential that some buyer may resurrect our little robot pal, but that rFri, 29 May 2009 16:34:09 -0400Carebot, Good for What Ails You - by Ben Rollmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carebot-good-for-what-ails-you-by-ben-rollman Carebot comes fully equipped to take care of your every need - hot meals, fluffying your pillow ...  oh, and fully trained in proctology. See more of Ben's art here.Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:36 -0400Mars Rover Spirit Is Stuck in the Martian Sand, May Not Recoverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mars-rover-spirit-is-stuck-in-the-martian-sand-may-not-recover  Mars Rover Stuck After over five years of tireless service, the Mars rover Spirit is one again in trouble.  Our long-lived martian friend now appears to be stuck in the sand. Spirit, which has been dragging an immobile wheel for nearly three years, has been circling a, "low plateau calleMon, 18 May 2009 07:00:49 -0400In The Future Hauler MAT Takes Care of Trash - by Ben Rollmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/in-the-future-hauler-mat-takes-care-of-trash-by-ben-rollman Husbands and kids, at least you have something to look forward to in the future - Hauler MAT and his trash grabbing prowess. See more of Ben's art here.Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:15 -0400DIY Drones Wins the SparkFun Autonomous Vehicle Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/diy-drones-wins-the-sparkfun-autonomous-vehicle-competition A few weeks ago, the most excellent company, SparkFun hosted an autonomous vehicle competition at their building in Builder Colorado. The competition was open to all forms of autonomous vehicles and was race around the peremeter of the buildings. Chris Anderson from DIY Drones entered a flying vehiWed, 13 May 2009 08:57:41 -0400R2D2 Is Out, EM-6 Is In - by Ben Rollmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/r2d2-is-out-em-6-is-in-by-ben-rollman    Move over R2D2, EM-6 is where it's at. See more of Ben's art here.Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:56 -0400Robo-Penguins that Swim and Flyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-penguins-that-swim-and-fly Festo, a German engineering company which brought us the stunning AirJelly, has now unveiled their latest project - life-like robo-penginus. Even better, there 's a swimming and a flying version. The penguins, which were designed to showcase a new mechanical linkage/control design for robotic arMon, 04 May 2009 11:00:04 -0400Robot Portraits by Ben Rollmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-portraits-by-ben-rollman Robot Portraits by Ben Rollman Robots are cool. Pictures of robots are cool too. But, custom artwork of people as robots ... now that's very cool. If you agree, then Ben Rollman can help you out by creating a custom piece of fine art depecting you (or your favorite photo) as a robot. Case Sun, 03 May 2009 13:24:53 -0400Save The Sarah Connor Chronicleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/save-the-sarah-connor-chronicles Finding decent SciFi/Robot shows on TV these days is pretty tough, especially since Battlestar Galactica finished up. Thankfully though, we have Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - but maybe not for long. That's where you come in - Help Save Sarah Connor. The show just finished up its 2nd seThu, 30 Apr 2009 20:12:20 -0400Snackbots, Autopilot Causes Crash, Robo-Japan, Cyborg Guitarist Hand, Roboduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/snackbots-autopilot-causes-crash-robo-japan-cyborg-guitarist-hand-roboduino Here are some stories I never got around to posting from the past ... long time: As if the forces of Junk Food weren't powerful enough, now we can look forward to social, roving, snack selling robots in our future, thanks to the work of Carnegie Mellon University. Bouncing Red Ball has Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:05:58 -0400General Atomics Unveils the New Predator C Avenger - Newer and Better Death and Spying from the Skyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/general-atomics-unveils-the-new-predator-c-avenger-newer-and-better-death-and-spying-from-the-sky  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled it's latest version of the wildly popular Predator Drone - the Predator C Avenger. The Avenger, which made its first flight tests earlier this month, is expected to be a viable product within 10 - 12 months, and could be patrolling the unWed, 22 Apr 2009 07:28:57 -0400Turn Your Child Into A Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/turn-your-child-into-a-walking-robotHere's a fantastic walking robot costume for a small child. Check out the "build notes" after the jump. Just add some water or nerf guns and your kid will be the ultimate ruler of the neighborhood! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9v0EdhwlM L's chicken walking robot costume http://www.youtube.coTue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:26 -0400NASA's Ares UAV To Explore the Surface Of Mars From the Airhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-039-s-ares-uav-to-explore-the-surface-of-mars-from-the-air NASA is working on an UAV to fly above the surface of mars and take high resolution video of the landscape below. The ARES mission will involve a 6.5 meter wingspan UAV that will cruise along 1 mile above the martian surface. The cameras on board are very high resolution, such that, "if there was Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:59:30 -0400LEGO Mindstorms NXT 3D Scannerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-mindstorms-nxt-3d-scanner After ten yeras, the array of creations made with the LEGO's Mindstorms kit is pretty impressive. One of the latest things to amaze me is this NXT 3D scanner created by Philo. The device uses several motors and linear actuators to probe the surface of an object and precisely record its shape. The sMon, 16 Mar 2009 09:49:38 -0400Steampunk Cylon Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/steampunk-cylon-contest Dvice and SciFi are sponsoring a Steampunk Cylon Contest. Your challenge is to design a steampunk style Cylon and submit a drawing or photo to SciFi before March 20th. Winners will win various Battlestar Galactica prizes. The Cylons were created by the people of the Twelve Colonies. Intelligent Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:05:23 -050010 Years of LEGO Mindstorms - Limited Edition Black NXThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/10-years-of-lego-mindstorms-limited-edition-black-nxt The LEGO company is producing a special, Limited Edition, version of the Mindstorms NXT brick. The brick will be black, and LEGO will only produce 1998 of them, to commemorate the creation of Mindstorms in 1998. Owners will get special goodies, like bragging rights, and special programs with the puFri, 27 Feb 2009 16:55:10 -0500Three Robots a Week Make, "165 'Bots With Stuff"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/three-robots-a-week-make-165-bots-with-stuff Chris Grine claims he can draw 3 robots a week for a full year, thereby creating "165 'Bots With Stuff". His whimsical drawings will put a smile on your face and give you a good chuckle. I especially enjoy #006, "a robot with a warm tender heart" and "a robot with a distinct limp". Good workFri, 27 Feb 2009 16:35:35 -0500Epoxi, the Recycled NASA Robot Missionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/epoxi-the-recycled-nasa-robot-mission Riding with Robots brings us a neat story of how NASA has recycled one of their missions, and turned it into another. The EPOXI (Extrasolar Planet Observation and Deep Impact Extended Investigation) mission utilizes the main vehicle from the Deep Impact mission to performan another series of experSat, 21 Feb 2009 07:13:30 -0500Boeing's Truck Mounted Laser Weapon Destroys Unmanned Aerial Vehicleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boeing-039-s-truck-mounted-laser-weapon-destroys-unmanned-aerial-vehicles Boeing reported today that it has successfully destroyed several flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using a laser weapon mounted on a truck. The weapon was mounted to an Avenger Air Defense vehicle, which normally uses surface-to-air missiles for attacks. The successful test involved the Laser Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:51:13 -0500US Air Force, "Bring Us Robots!"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/us-air-force-bring-us-robots  If anyone doubted the US Air Force's commitment to unmanned (read: robots) aircraft, you won't after you hear this: The Air Force plans on acquiring more unmanned than manned aircraft next year. That's a pretty amazing statistic, and amounts to billions of dollars of potential new busineSat, 24 Jan 2009 07:00:13 -0500Autonomous Robot Navigation Using Vanishing Pointshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autonomous-robot-navigation-using-vanishing-pointsShown below is a video of a robot that uses the perceived vanishing point of an image to navigate through a corridor. The robot, based on an iRobot Create, uses a standard webcam and video processing to locate the vanishing point of what it sees, and navigates towards that point. Such navigation worMon, 19 Jan 2009 10:49:17 -0500Battlestar Galactica Returns to Sing Its Final Songhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/battlestar-galactica-returns-to-sing-its-final-song Ok, show of hands, how many of you robot lovers have been watching "Battlestar Galactica" (BSG)? I hope it's all of you, because, if you haven't you've been missing some excellent story-telling. I started watching BSG about year ago because I'd heard lots of good things about it. Now I'm hooked. BFri, 16 Jan 2009 11:17:37 -0500SmartMow's, Light and Inexpensive, Robotic Lawnmower available for PreOrderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/smartmow-039-s-light-and-inexpensive-robotic-lawnmower-available-for-preorder Robot Stock News has an interesting post about a new robot company, SmartMow, and their self titled product, a robotic lawnmower. The mower, which is currently available for preorder, will retail for $999 and features lithium batteries, a self-charger and can supposedly mow 1/3 of an acre on a sinMon, 22 Dec 2008 12:21:35 -0500US Military Drones Attack, Kill Militants on Pakistan Borderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/us-military-drones-attack-kill-militants-on-pakistan-border We've reported on such matter before, but once again a US Military drone (robot) has successfully fired on and killed at least 5 militants (terrorists) on the Pakistani border. It's great to hear that the "bad guys" are getting the due, and that US soldiers are being kept from harm by our roboticFri, 12 Dec 2008 09:14:28 -0500"The Humans Are Dead" Robo-Ballad by Flight of the Conchordshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-humans-are-dead-robo-ballad-by-flight-of-the-conchordsOk, so we've heard songs about robots before, but unless you happen to be a fan of Flight of the Conchords, perhaps you haven't heard this one - "The Humans are Dead". Sung from the point-of-view of two conquering robot overlords, it's a clever and distopian view of our future. Oh, and be sure to cWed, 10 Dec 2008 11:07:07 -0500VOLANS and SOTHOC Submarine Launched UAVshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/volans-and-sothoc-submarine-launched-uavs&nbsp; &nbsp; A couple interesting submarine launched UAVs, one by Raytheon and another, VOLANS, built by a German company, are featured in this Register article. The Submarine Over the Horizon Organic Capabilities, or SOTHOC, built by Raytheon, is launched out of the waste disposal lock of a submWed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:06 -0500The 2008 Robot Christmas Gift Guide!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-2008-robot-christmas-gift-guideThe Christmas season is upon us, and it's time to whip up your gift lists. Why not put a little robot love on there? Here's some great suggestions for robotic gifts. We've featured 10 great products that will make excellent gift ideas for your robot loving friend or relative. &nbsp; LEGO MindstormsSat, 29 Nov 2008 02:00:51 -0500Will the US Military Turn Southern Michigan Into a Robotics Mecca?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/will-the-us-military-turn-southern-michigan-into-a-robotics-mecca The US Army has decided to move it's Robotics Systems Joint Project Office to Warren, MI, outside of Detroit. In response to this, many large robotics companies are following suit and opening offices in the area. The office is currently hiring engineers and designers to create robots to do “dWed, 19 Nov 2008 16:30:54 -0500iRobot Buys Nekton Research, Moves Maritime Division to Raleigh-Durham, NChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-buys-nekton-research-moves-maritime-division-to-raleigh-durham-nc  In what is pretty stunning news to me, iRobot has purchased Nekton Research for $10 million USD. The reason this is so stunning, is because Nekton is 30min down the road from me, and I've interviewed there! Nekton is a small business located in Durham North Carolina and specializes in undeThu, 13 Nov 2008 21:22:35 -0500Walzing Hard Drive Motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/walzing-hard-drive-motorsUpdate: This page is just an archive. The real work is continued as a walk through. Please direct all your comments to that page.I am the proud owner of a stack of scavenged hard drives. I hoped to find really fast, torqueless motors inside. But instead I found myself a project for my new found 555 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:18:18 -0500The Phoenix Is Dyinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-phoenix-is-dying The Mars Phoenix Lander is dying dead (see below). Dying a slow death of hypothermia. You see, the fading Martian summer sunlight is causing Phoenix to become starved for photons with which it charges its batteries. Without a fresh battery charge each day, Phoenix is unable to keep its heaters ruWed, 05 Nov 2008 20:53:47 -0500Halloween Costume Contest - Robots Turn On Humanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/halloween-costume-contest-robots-turn-on-humansRobots turn on humans! For Halloween Gizmodo sponsored a costume contest. This year's theme was "Robots Turn on Humans." You'll definitely want to check out the contest results and the clever and funny costumes. More robot mayhem! Did you spot any great costumes this year? Tell us about them inTue, 04 Nov 2008 13:37:59 -0500LEGO Lovin': Fiercesom Threehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-lovin-039-fiercesom-threeHere's three wonderful LEGO robots built by legoloverman. There's closeups of the three (and quite a few others) in the flickr gallery. Three LEGO robots built by legoloverman [Via Brothers Brick]Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:32:46 -0400Robots and Monsters - Make a Donation Get a Cool Robot Illustrationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-and-monsters-make-a-donation-get-a-cool-robot-illustration Want a nifty robot illustration while helping a good cause? Check out the Robots and Monsters Project, ... a charitable art project that matches goodwill and charitable giving with custom-made commissioned cartoon and pop art. The project, which chooses a new charity to benefit each quarterMon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:58 -0400We've Got Stickers! Get Yours FREEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/weve-got-stickers-get-yours-freeGoRobotics.net Sticker! I'm pretty excited because my shipment of brand new GoRobotics.net stickers arrived today. But, I don't want them to stay in my house for very long. No, I want to send them to YOU. Yep, all you have to do is send a self addressed stamped envelope to me and I'll send you backThu, 09 Oct 2008 18:23:03 -0400Add Stereo Vision to Your Robot with Surveyor Stereo Vision Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/add-stereo-vision-to-your-robot-with-surveyor-stereo-vision-system Howard Gordon who runs Surveyor Corporation just sent me details on their latest product, the Surveyor Stereo Vision System, or SVS for short. The system allows you to record high-resolution full-frame video using two video cameras for a complete stereo vision system. Better yet, the whole set-up Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:07:30 -0400Autosub6000 to Explore World's Deepest Oceanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autosub6000-to-explore-world-039-s-deepest-oceansAutosub6000 being lifted from the water A 5.5m long, 6,100 lb robotic submarine called the Autosub6000 (I wonder if there was a 5000) is getting ready to explore the depths of the Cayman Trough in the Caribbean. The Cayman Trough, which you may remember from the film, The Abyss, has never been explWed, 24 Sep 2008 06:30:44 -0400Introducing The Robobuilder Kits - Move Over Bioloid!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-the-robobuilder-kits-move-over-bioloid&nbsp; The RoboBuilder robotics kits from a Korean company of the same name (or is it IRobou?) is now available for purchase from RobotShop. The kits, which are similar to the Bioloid robotics kits from Robotis, employ modular components, like motors and sensors, to allow builders to quickly createMon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:20 -0400Lean to Build a 60-Pound Combat Robot at Tech Shop, CAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lean-to-build-a-60-pound-combat-robot-at-tech-shop-ca The Tech Shop in Menlo Park, CA is offering a class on how to build a 60-pound combat robot. Here is your chance to build your own fire-spewing, buzz-saw wielding combat robot with the help and guidance of veteran combat robot builders! In this 2-day full-weekend class, you and your team membeSat, 23 Aug 2008 11:00:18 -0400LEGO Lovin' - Jas Nagra's Mechshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-lovin-039-jas-nagra-039-s-mechsEveryone needs a little LEGO love, every now-and-then, so here's some nice robots built by Jas Nagra. LEGO Mech built by Jas Nagra LEGO Mecha built by Jas Nagra [Via Brothers Brick]Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:18:08 -0400Georgia Tech Wins the 4th Mission of the International Aerial Robotics Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/georgia-tech-wins-the-4th-mission-of-the-international-aerial-robotics-competition At the 18th annual International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC), Georgia Tech came away as the winner, with prize money of $27,000. The event, which was held on July 28th - Aug. 1st, 2008, marked the conclusion of the 4th Mission of the IARC, with a new mission being released for the 2009 cTue, 19 Aug 2008 08:15:55 -0400Check Out the Robots Podcasthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/check-out-the-robots-podcastCheck out the Robots Podcast For those of you that just can't get enough robot news, you should definitely check out the Robots Podcast. The show is now produced in part by Markus Waible, of Talking Robots fame, who kindly sent us a note letting us know about the show. Markus also writes for the IEThu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:18 -0400The AirSniper is no joke, but the AirKnife ishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-airsniper-is-no-joke-but-the-airknife-is Chris Anderson, over at DIY Drones, recently posted a full page advertisement, from the July edition of the AUVSI magazine, for AUS International’s AirSniper product. The AirSniper is described as, “a VTOL combat mini UAV intended for close infantry support.” Or, in other wordWed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:41 -040011th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition This Weekendhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/11th-annual-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-competition-this-weekend Don't forget that the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's 11th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition is taking place this weekend in San Diego, CA. This year's theme is "Underseas 11" and will feature gambling themed tasks, such as grabbing a sack of Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:30:31 -0400Get $114 Off A Pleo Through July 11thhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-114-off-a-pleo-through-july-11th In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the official Pleo website, PleoWorld , Ugobe is offering a steep discount on Pleo's purchased through the website. By using the online offer code, &quot;PLEOWORLDISONE&quot;, at checkout, you can get a Pleo for the incredibly low price of $235. Keep in minSun, 29 Jun 2008 19:47:29 -0400RoboGames 2008 This Weekendhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robogames-2008-this-weekend Don't forget that the 2008 RoboGames are going on THIS WEEKEND in San Franciso, CA. If you're in the SF area, you should definitely stop by. For the poor souls that can't make it, you can follow some of the goings-on via the RoboGames twitter. You can also keep an eye on the Flickr tag, 'robogSat, 14 Jun 2008 19:42:31 -0400Combat Robots in Slow Motionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/combat-robots-in-slow-motionHave you ever wanted to see some hot combat robot action in slow motion? Here's your chance. This footage was recorded at the Carolina Combat event this past weeked in North Carolina (how'd I miss it?!) by Robert Woodhead. The video is shot with a Casio Exilim EX-F1 camera, that can take video at upFri, 30 May 2008 05:41:18 -0400Phoenix Has Landedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phoenix-has-landed Congradulations to the Phoenix Mars Mission team! Phoenix touched down and has sent the first pictures back to Earth. Once again, NASA has accomplished an amazing feat. Now begins Phoenix's three month mission. Sun, 25 May 2008 18:46:13 -0400The Phoenix Mars Mission Lands TODAYhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-phoenix-mars-mission-lands-today The Phoenix Mars Mission is scheduled to touch down on Mars today, May 25th, at around 9PM EST. Keep track of the progress on the mission's website. We'll keep you updated with details. Update: You can watch live coverage of the landing on NASA TV. Mission briefing starts at 3PM EST, and landSun, 25 May 2008 04:02:42 -0400The Sub-$500 UAV and The World's Cheapest Autopilothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-sub-500-uav-and-the-worlds-cheapest-autopilot Chris Anderson, over at DIY Drones, has posted some great new information on his new, ultra-cheap, autopilot, the ArduPilot. This fully open source project allows an aerial vehicle to autonomous navigate GPS waypoints, maintain altitude, and can trigger a camera or other external device. The autopTue, 13 May 2008 04:22:30 -0400Enter The Instructables and RoboGames Robot Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/enter-the-instructables-and-robogames-robot-contest Instructables and RoboGames have teamed up to create a robot building contest. The task is to design and document one specific aspect of your robot. Good robot design is highly detailed, so we're asking you to document specific parts of your robot for this contest. Maybe you built the ultimate maTue, 06 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400Wanted: Web App Developer to Help Remake The Robot Directoryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wanted-web-app-developer-to-help-remake-the-robot-directory Way back in 2001 I created a website called, The Robot Directory. It was designed to be a place for robot buliders to showcase their creations, see other people's creations, and generally get inspired. It worked out well until the scope of the site overstepped my abilities to do code. Chris JorThu, 31 Jan 2008 15:15:39 -0500UGOBE Releases Details on Pleo Software Development Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ugobe-releases-details-on-pleo-software-development-kit Today UGOBE has released initial details on the upcoming software development kit for Pleo. The Pleo Development Kit, or PDK, will allow users to create applications that will run on top of Pleo's "Life OS". The applications will be written in PAWN, which is ... ... a simple, typeless, 32-bit extenThu, 31 Jan 2008 14:19:58 -0500iRobot Defeats Rival in Lawsuit and Earns Big Military Contracthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-defeats-rival-in-lawsuit-and-earns-big-military-contract You may remember our posts on the sad plight of iRobot, who had accused their ex-employee, Jameel Ahed, of stealing their design, only to have the US Military award a whopping $280 million dollar contract to said ex-employee, and rejecting iRobot. Oh the injustice! Weep no more, fellow sharehoTue, 08 Jan 2008 12:55:35 -0500US Department of Defense Releases Unmanned Systems Roadmap: 2007-2032https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/us-department-of-defense-releases-unmanned-systems-roadmap-2007-2032The US Department of Defense (DoD) has released a report detailing the future of robotic military equipment and how the US military should proceed. The 188 page report (pdf) covers the next 25 years of unmanned military systems in the air, and sea, and on land. &ldquo;The publication of this mostThu, 03 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0500"Restless Planet" Dinosaur Theme-Park Comes to Dubaihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/restless-planet-dinosaur-theme-park-comes-to-dubai Dubai, that wonderful country city that gave us a private island paradise shaped like the world, and the world's first underwater hotel, is now going to be host to a dinosaur theme-park, called &quot;Restless Planet.&quot;&nbsp; It will be home to the world's largest collection of animatronic diThu, 27 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500Robotic Oil Drilling Platformshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-oil-drilling-platformsBy 2015 several oil drilling platforms off the coast of Norway will be remotely operated by human operators on land, and robots on the platform. The project is being funded by StatoilHydro, a Norwegian company. The goal is to reduce costs and dangers to oil workers on the rig. Researchers at a newWed, 26 Dec 2007 10:13:36 -0500Design Goodness - The Art of Mike Libbyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/design-goodness-the-art-of-mike-libby Last time we had a Design Goodness post, it was featuring the amazing Minimechadon creation of Mike Smyth, this time its the steampunkesc insect/clockwork creations of Mike Libby. Insects have always fascinated me and so does human technology, or maybe its more the need for humans to create and useWed, 12 Dec 2007 19:33:00 -0500Why Do Toddlers Love Robots?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/why-do-toddlers-love-robots An article appearing in November's issue of the IEEE Spectrum (a magazine written by and for electrical engineers), asks the question, "Why do toddlers love robots?". The answer, it seems, lies not in their cute and fuzzy appearance, but more in their ability to be unpredictable and resond to inteSun, 25 Nov 2007 14:00:00 -0500Pixar's Latest Movie - Wall-E the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pixar-039-s-latest-movie-wall-e-the-robot What if mankind evacuated Earth and forgot to turn off the last remaining robot? This is the premise of Pixar Studio's latest film, Wall-E, to be relased this coming summer. Even though Lem beat me to it, I've been meaning to post about Wall-E ever since my wife and I saw the trailer in front oSat, 24 Nov 2007 11:20:11 -0500Dragonfly Micro Air Vehicles - 16 grams and fallinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/dragonfly-micro-air-vehicles-16-grams-and-fallingThe world for terrorists and evil-doers just keeps getting scaier and scaier. First it was Predator drones with helfire missiles , then it was PackBots that can fire at 1,000,000 rounds/minute (more on this later), and now it's tiny flying vehicles with on-board cameras. Oh, did I mention they're tiSun, 18 Nov 2007 11:29:12 -0500Engineering TV Serves Up Your Weekly Dose of Engineering Videoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/engineering-tv-serves-up-your-weekly-dose-of-engineering-videos EngineeringTV, started in January 2007, is, "a unique online video program by engineers for engineers." Each week, EngineeringTV posts two new interviews and informative videos on relavant eneering subjects. Topics range from smart cars, robotics, wind turbines, to space missions. Each episode isSun, 30 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400US Army Rejects iRobot In Favor of Cheaper Rivalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/us-army-rejects-irobot-in-favor-of-cheaper-rival In what was a stunning blow to iRobot and its investors, the US Army rejected the company in a high-stakes big for a large order of bomb-detection and tactical robots (Forbes story here). iRobot, the favorite to win the bidding, offered its PackBot robots as the product of choice to meet the demSun, 23 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400Meet the Looj - iRobot Goes Into Gutter Cleaninghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-the-looj-irobot-goes-into-gutter-cleaning The internet is abuzz with some recent news on iRobot that Engadget uncovered - apparently iRobot's latest venture will be a gutter cleaning robot named "Looj " (no, not this kind). The FCC documents that Engadget discovered have since then been made private until October 13th. The robot is suppSat, 22 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400Video from the RoboCup2007 Humanoid Finalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/video-from-the-robocup2007-humanoid-final We received a note from Sven Behnke of team NimbRo. He pointed us to a video the team had uploaded of the final RoboCup match between NimbRo and Team Osaka. We also took some video of the event, but unfortuatenly it didn't turn out well. Sven wrote: RoboCup 2007 took place from July 1st to July 8Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0400Build Your Own Underwater ROV For $250https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/build-your-own-underwater-rov-for-250&nbsp; Have you ever wanted to plumb the depths of your neighbors pond or swimming pool looking for lost treasure - cell phones, watches, ... ? Well, thanks to the smart kids over at Carl Hayden High School (also check out their blog) you can now buy a ROV-in-a-Box Project Kit for a mere $250 USD. Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:46:44 -0400Aldebaran-Robotics' NAO Chosen to be New Standard Platform for RoboCuphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aldebaran-robotics-039-nao-chosen-to-be-new-standard-platform-for-robocup The NAO Humanoid robot from French robotics company, Aldebaran Robotics, was recently chosen by the RoboCup Standard Platform League to be its new standard platform. The league, formerly known as the Four-Legged League, used to use Sony's AIBO robot as it's standard platform. However, since Sony Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:25:25 -0400Ugobe Releases "Behind the Scenes" Videos Prior to Pleo Launchhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ugobe-releases-behind-the-scenes-videos-prior-to-pleo-launchUgobe is busily preparing for an October launch of its dinosaur artificial-lifeform, Pleo, by releasing a series of &quot;Behind the Scenes&quot; videos on the making of Pleo. Also video that has popped up online, is a parody of the Budweiser &quot;Wassssup&quot; commercial featuring Pleo. YouFri, 17 Aug 2007 01:45:23 -0400Keepon Robot Breaks it Down to the Music of Spoonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/keepon-robot-breaks-it-down-to-the-music-of-spoon Keepon, a robot designed to study, &quot;dance-oriented nonverbal play with between children and the robot&quot; gets his big debut in a music-video featuring the music of Spoon. The robot, designed and built by Hideki Kozima, and programmed by Marek Michalowski, has four degrees of freedom, two Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:18:10 -040010th AUVSI Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition Winnershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/10th-auvsi-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-competition-winners The 10th annual, international, AUVSI sponsored, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) competition wrapped up Sunday. For the third straight year it looks like University of Florida&#39;s SubjuGator has taken first place. UF is followed by University of Central Florida with their year-old, rapid proTue, 17 Jul 2007 14:53:56 -0400RoboCup 2007 in Atlanta GAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocup-2007-in-atlanta-ga RoboCup 2007 is going on right now (July 3rd - 10th)&nbsp; in Atlanta GA, on the campus of Georgia Tech University.This international competition pits teams of robotic soccer players against each other.This year will see the addition of the brand new &quot;Nanogram Demonstration challenges&quot;, Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:58:37 -0400Another Robot to Explore The Inside of Your Bodyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/another-robot-to-explore-the-inside-of-your-body Scientists from the Shiga University of Medical Science and Ritsumeikan University in Japan, have created yet another miniature robot to explore around the inside of your bod y. The robot, which is less than 1&quot; x 0.5&quot; is inserted through an incision and is moved by controlling a magnetiSun, 11 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0400More Info On The World's Smallest Robotic Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-info-on-the-world-039-s-smallest-robotic-hand This is an update to our previous post about this miniscule but amazing &#039;hand&#039; from UCLA . The hand, which measures 1mm across when closed, is powered by gas pressure, and is hoped to be one day used in micro surgery. Balloons at the finger joints inflate to close the hand.You can also sSun, 04 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0500Robotic Muppet Mobile in Disneylandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-muppet-mobile-in-disneyland Here&#39;s an interesting post from Engadget . Disney has rolled out an interesting muppet mobile in its Disneyland themepark. The very Segway-esc creation is supposed to be the invention of Professor Bunsen Honeydew and his talkative sidekick, Beaker. The vehicle roams around the park and entertaSun, 04 Mar 2007 11:32:54 -0500The Open Servo Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-open-servo-project If you've ever need a digital servo but have balked at the price, the Open Servo Project should be an attractive option. The project seeks to develop software and hardware to replace the internals of standard servos like the Futaba S3003 and the Hitec-HS311. OpenServo is an open community-based proTue, 27 Feb 2007 19:00:00 -0500Design Goodness: Mike Smyth's Minimechadonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/design-goodness-mike-smyths-minimechadon I always like to point out great design when I see it, and Mike Smyth's Minimechadon is a prime example. Mike created the little guy to experiment with learning algorithms for walking. The robot weighs 12oz and has 4 degrees-of-freedom. The sensor array consists of 4 touch sensors on the bottom of Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:26:02 -0500The Difference Between a Drone and a Pilotless Airplanehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-difference-between-a-drone-and-a-pilotless-airplaneTo break our month of silence (Masters Thesis research, sorry) I thought I&#39;d throw in some humor, via Engadget. Listen as a caller to the San Francisco Chronicle go berzerk over the phrase &quot;pilotless drone&quot;. There&#39;s also some humorous remixes.The moral of the story? Some folks neeSun, 25 Feb 2007 11:16:48 -0500Ugobe to Make Pleo Available for Preorder Starting February 3rdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ugobe-to-make-pleo-available-for-preorder-starting-february-3rdStarting Saturday, February 3rd, Ugobe will offer it&#39;s robotic dinosaur, Pleo, for preorder. The price is expected to be around $250, and Pleo is expected to ship sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2007 (April - June).Pleo features over 30 sensors, a video camera, SD and USB ports, a 2hr battery runSat, 27 Jan 2007 19:00:00 -0500WowWee Toys Announces RoboBoa, RoboQuad, and RoboPanda ... What Will Be RoboNext?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wowwee-toys-announces-roboboa-roboquad-and-robopanda-what-will-be-robonextWowWee Toys, probably one of the largest robotic toy manufacturers, has announced three new additions to it&#39;s robotic lineup at this year&#39;s CES show. In addition to the hugely popular Robosapien line of toys, you will soon be able to get a robotic panda, RoboPanda and spider-like robot, RobSun, 21 Jan 2007 13:07:46 -0500Aldebaran Robotics Release Sneek Peek at Robotic Humanoid Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/aldebaran-robotics-release-sneek-peek-at-robotic-humanoid-project The secretive French robotics company, Aldebaran Robotics , has released a sneek-peek of its secretive robotic project, Nao . There a a few videos of the robot partially revealing itself. We get a glimps of it's hand waving, what appears to be its feet, and some facial recognition. The 14 person cSun, 21 Jan 2007 12:37:12 -0500Hackers Rejoice! iRobot Releases iRobot Create Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hackers-rejoice-irobot-releases-irobot-create-platform In a not-so-surprising move, iRobot Corp. has announced their new iRobot Create programmable robot. The platform allows you to use the robust Roomba-like chassis to create your own robotic creations. An optional Command Module plugs right into the cargo bay to allow you to program and controll the Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:41:55 -0500DARPA Urban Challenge to Offer Prizes! Poor Robot Builders Rejoicehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/darpa-urban-challenge-to-offer-prizes-poor-robot-builders-rejoice The folks from the DARPA Urban challenge have issued a press release (PDF) detailing the prizes for the competition. The top three finishers will now be awarded $2,000,000 USD, $1,000,000 USD, and $500,000 USD respectively. Originally, they were only going to offer trophies to the winners due to tThu, 04 Jan 2007 04:05:29 -0500Inaugural Kyosho Athlete Humanoid Cup Coveragehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/inaugural-kyosho-athlete-humanoid-cup-coverage Lem from Robots-Dreams has written an excellent article for ROBOT Magazine on the first ever Kyosho Athlete Humanoid Cup. The event took place on December 10th in Tokyo, Japan. The robots competed in 5 meter sprints and in a 2 minute performance/demonstration category. The fastest human controlledThu, 04 Jan 2007 03:42:47 -0500Welcome to 2007!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/welcome-to-2007Well folks we&#039;ve arrived at another year. I want to give a big shout-out to all the loyal readers of GoRobotics.net for making 2006 a great year, in spite of all the challenges. 2006 was a tough year for me and I&#039;m sure you&#039;ve noticed some big holes in the posting schedule - I got engMon, 01 Jan 2007 05:51:13 -0500Hanson Robotics to Create Home Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hanson-robotics-to-create-home-robotsHanson Robotics , the creators of the Albert Einstein and Philip K. Dick robots are hoping to break into the home robot market. David Hanson, the companies founder, likes to create life-like robots that blur the line between man and machine.&quot;If you make it perfectly realistic, you trigger thiMon, 11 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0500Pleo Updatehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pleo-update November has come and gone with quite a bit of new news relating to our cute robotic dino-pal, Pleo. You can check out all of the coverage on our sister site, PleoBot.com. We&#39;ve learned that Pleo really does exist and that he&#39;s pretty cute and cuddly (ha! Our suspicions are confirmed!). HeSat, 09 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0500Global Hawk Flies First Mission Over US Skieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/global-hawk-flies-first-mission-over-us-skies A Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle has flown its first ever mission over the USA. This past Monday the robot landed at Beale Air Force Base in California, after completing its unstated mission. &quot;This landmark flight has historic implications since it&#39;s the first time a Global Hawk has nMon, 27 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500Nomura Creates a Robotic Walking Assistanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nomura-creates-a-robotic-walking-assistant This is for all of you out there that read the ballroom dancer-bot story and decided you needed to master walking before dancing. Nomura Unison Co. along with Tohoku Universities&#039; Kazuhiro Kosuge and Yasuhisa Hirata have created a robotic walking assistant that not only senses its user&#039;Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500Robot Link Dumphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-link-dumpThe Chicago Police department runs into a few snags while showing off its latest bomb disposal robot . Moral of the story: always rehearse before going on camera!Zou Renti creates a robotic copy of himself . Creepiness ensues.Here&#39;s a video of the scariest rubics-cube solving robot you&#39;ll evSun, 19 Nov 2006 19:00:00 -0500RB2000 Robot Does Gymnastic Manuevershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rb2000-robot-does-gymnastic-manuevers The RB2000 robot from JR Robotics and VStone is able to perform some impressive acrobatic feats. Our friend, Lem, over at Robots Dreams captured some video of the RB2000 twirling about on the highbars. However, ... since the robot doesn't have any hands, the bar was passed through openings in the rSun, 19 Nov 2006 14:51:42 -0500Robot Determines and Compensates for Damage Done To Ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-determines-and-compensates-for-damage-done-to-it Dr. Josh Bongard, a graduate of Cornell University, and now an assistant professor at University of Vermont, has created a robot that automatically determines and compensates for any damage done to its four legs. The research, which recently appeared in Science Magazine (abstract here) is especiallSun, 19 Nov 2006 14:00:51 -0500Evolution Robotics Prepares to Take on iRobot's Roomba Dominancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/evolution-robotics-prepares-to-take-on-irobot-039-s-roomba-dominance It looks like everyone&#39;s favorite, under appreciated, robotics company, Evolution Robotics, has teamed up with a, &quot;large appliance manufacturer&quot; to create a competitor to iRobot&#39;s smash-hit Roomba. The main claim-to-fame of the new soon-to-be sucker&#39;bot is that it will be &#39Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:41:50 -0500Kondo KHR-2HV Robot Now Shipping Internationallyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kondo-khr-2hv-robot-now-shipping-internationally Kondo's latest RoboOne robot, KHR-2HV, is now available to non Japanese customers via the Japanese gadget exporter AudioCubes. RoboSavvy.com also sells the KHR-2HV kit, but it ships from Japan. The kit costs about $1000 and features several improvements over the original KHR-1. The upgraded robot fSat, 04 Nov 2006 14:18:29 -0500White Box Robotics Now Shipping PC Botshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/white-box-robotics-now-shipping-pc-botsWhite Box Robotics has finally started shipping its first run of PC 914 robots. By now the first run should be completely shipped, sans the attractive outer shell, due to delays in manufacturing. You may also notice that two small vertical parting lines were added to the bottom of the robot to bringSat, 04 Nov 2006 13:48:35 -0500New Vex Robotics System in the Workshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-vex-robotics-system-in-the-works Our friends over at Robot Magazine sent us a note that they'd gotten an exclusive shot of the new Vex Robotics Development system that is in the works. The new system will be jointly created by Revell Monogram LLC  and Innovation First, Inc. (the original developers of Vex). Innovation First willWed, 01 Nov 2006 17:35:09 -0500World's Smallest Robotic Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/worlds-smallest-robotic-hand Yen-Wen Lu and Chang-Jin Kim at UCLA have created the World&#39;s Smallest robotic hand . The hand, which is capable of grasping an object 1mm across, has four fingers made of silicone and polymer joints. The hand operates pneumatically when the balloon joints are inflated. The hand is seen in th tSun, 29 Oct 2006 15:41:48 -0500HAL-5 Exoskeleton Ready for Mass Productionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hal-5-exoskeleton-ready-for-mass-productionThe HAL-5 exoskeleton suit is nearing &quot;mass&quot; production. Engadget reports that professor Yoshiyuki Sankai at Tsukuba University is hoping to have the suit ready for 400-500 units by 2008, with a mere 20 units produced in 2007. The suite allows its user to double his lifting abilities.It Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:15:10 -0500Phantom Sentinel, The Nearly Invisible Flying Dronehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/phantom-sentinel-the-nearly-invisible-flying-drone VeraTech Aero, a Minnesota USA based company, has invented an aircraft that is nearly invisible to the naked eye. The secret to this technology is the concept of persistance of vision, or the lack thereof. The aircraft is uniquely created so that as it spins, its center of mass is in open space. ThSat, 07 Oct 2006 15:06:48 -0400iRobot Reveals 'Warrior' Robot. Bigger and Badder than Packbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-reveals-warrior-robot-bigger-and-badder-than-packbotiRobot issued a press release this morning detailing some of their new products . Of special interest is the new 250lb Warrior robot. Warrior, which is about six times the size of the packbot, can move at over 12mph over rough terrain and can carry a payload of up to 100 lbs. This annoucement coincFri, 06 Oct 2006 05:01:12 -0400South Korea Develops Machine-Gun Sentry Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/south-korea-develops-machine-gun-sentry-robot This story lands in today&#39;s &quot;very cool, yet very scary&quot; category - South Korea develops a machine-gun equipped robotic sentry. The sentry robot is equipped with two cameras, one for day-time and one for infrared night vision, zooming capabilities, a speaker for notifying the intruder Thu, 05 Oct 2006 06:29:33 -0400Caterpillar Seeks to Make Robotic Machineryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/caterpillar-seeks-to-make-robotic-machineryCaterpillar, the international maker of heavy machinery and eqipment, is seeking to enable it&#39;s bulldozers and eather movers to operate autonomously. Using a system of sensors and GPS navigation, the equipment would navigate around a building site while being cooridnated from a remote central loWed, 04 Oct 2006 03:18:22 -0400NI Announces LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO Mindstorms NXThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ni-announces-labview-toolkit-for-lego-mindstorms-nxtNational Instruments announced today that it has created a LEGO Mindstorms NXT toolkit for direct interfacing between the kit and its powerful LabVIEW software. If you&#039;re one of the lucky few to own a copy of LabVIEW (most folks don&#039;t want to drop the $4k for it), then you will have the aThu, 28 Sep 2006 05:49:05 -0400Robot to Travel Through Human Intestines On Mucus Trailhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-to-travel-through-human-intestines-on-mucus-trailInstead of having a robot crawl through your intestines, how about it gliding along on a trail of slippery mucus? A group of researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the Netherlands, is taking this novel approach to inter-body exploration in order to protect the delicate lining of the intWed, 27 Sep 2006 06:11:46 -0400Control Your NXT Brick Using .NET and Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/control-your-nxt-brick-using-net-and-bluetooth The Visual Lego software project allows you to gain full control of your NXT brick via .NET (Visual Basic, C#, etc.). This software wrapper allows you to access all the bricks functionality over the serial bluetooth link. The library, written by Bram Fokke, is almost complete. It can be downloaded Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:03:14 -0400Help! I Want to Know More About Building Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/help-i-want-to-know-more-about-building-robotsI get a lot of emails and comments posted from folks asking questions about robotics. Unfortunately, most of them are rather specific and I just don't have the time to answer them all individually. Thankfully, that's where a few cool products, books, and websites come into play. Back when I first gWed, 20 Sep 2006 19:26:32 -0400Introducing ZMP's E-Nuvo WHEEL Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/introducing-zmp-039-s-e-nuvo-wheel-robot Reader David Aliaga, who's a member of the ZMP Inc. Education Team, sent us a note telling us about ZMP's latest product, the e-Nuvo WHEEL robot. The robot is based on Nuvo, but this time it's an inverted pendulum. Just to add up to the news, ZMP has launched what we called the Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:37:38 -0400First Woman to Receive Bionic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/first-woman-to-receive-bionic-arm First it was Jesse Sullivan, the first man to receive two bionic arms that are controlled via his own brain impulses, now it&#39;s Claudia Mitchell, the first woman to receive such an arm. Mitchell is the 4th such person to receive such an arm, which is controlled via nerves which originally went tWed, 20 Sep 2006 14:14:32 -0400MIT Working on A Micro Combustion Engine On A Chiphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mit-working-on-a-micro-combustion-engine-on-a-chipA group of scientists at MIT are working on a gas engine about the size of a quarter. Better yet, it's made out of sillicon. The device, who's individual pieces are all working, still needs to be fully assembled and tested. The engines components, like a combustion chamber, compressor, and turbine, Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:45:46 -0400White Box Robotics' 9-Series PC Robots Officially Not Vaporwarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/white-box-robotics-9-series-pc-robots-officially-not-vaporware Robot hobbyists (with a hefty wallet) rejoice! The long awaited 9-Series PC Robots from White Box Robotics are officially soon-to-be-shipping. The robots, manufactured by Frontline Robotics, which merged with Tom Burick's brainchild, White Box Robotics, are first being released in a low quantity, iTue, 19 Sep 2006 05:44:53 -0400Link Dump - WiFi, Cartoons, Robot Arrestshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/link-dump-wifi-cartoons-robot-arrestsHere's a quick link dump to catch up on my lack of posts.Jim, over at The NXT Step, pointed out that the New Yorker is doing a cartoon caption contest with a robot theme. Go and submit your idea, let me know what you think up.Here's a story I picked up about a suicidal man being subdued by a SWAT teThu, 07 Sep 2006 02:58:31 -0400Korean Company Plans to Release Another Walking Robot in Octoberhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/korean-company-plans-to-release-another-walking-robot-in-october A new South Korean startup, D2E Robotics, plans on releasing a two-legged hobbiest robot in October. In what appears to be a move to compete with other companies, such as Kyosho, Kondo, and Hitec, the robot, dubbed D2V-ZN, will have simple voice recognition and a vision system. Though, strangely Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:02:03 -0400Japanese Females Vote On Their Favorite Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/japanese-females-vote-on-their-favorite-robotsA new Japanese robotics magazine, Robot Life, has polled 500 Japanese females to ask them who was their favorite commercial robot. The grand winner was the PaPeRo robot, pictured at left, built by NEC. Also making the top 10 list (though, at a dismal 10th), is our friend Robonova. Wakamaru and ManoiThu, 31 Aug 2006 13:43:11 -0400Pleo News Rounduphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pleo-news-roundup Here's a round-up of the latest news relating to Ugobe's robotic dinosaur Pleo, courtesy of our sister-site, PleoBot.com.Exclusive ROBOT Magazine Interview with Pleo&rsquo;s MakersUgobe Announces Release Date for Pleo!Forbes Says Pleo One of 7 Robots That Will Change Your LifeMore News from Ugobe -Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:38:55 -0400World's First Robot Department Store to Open in Japanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/world-039-s-first-robot-department-store-to-open-in-japan It seems the Japanese are always one step ahead of us. This time it's the opening of a combination robot museum and department store. The store plans on stocking about 1,000 different robot goodies, and will feature the Nuvo robot as its main attraction. In order to create a market for its expensiTue, 29 Aug 2006 09:27:46 -0400Robot Blimps for Wireless Communication?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-blimps-for-wireless-communicationWe've talked about robotic blimps before, but not for this kind of application. This time a Californian entrepreneur, Bob Jones,&nbsp; is floating the idea of having large fleets of autonomous blimps provide wireless communication coverage for large areas. The blimps could take the place of both telThu, 24 Aug 2006 15:56:57 -0400Review of Microbric's Viper Robotics Development Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-microbric-039-s-viper-robotics-development-kitI was recently offered the chance to review Microbric's Viper Robotics Development Kit. I always love to try out new robot kits and see what's on the market, so I jumped at the chance. Prior to Microbric contacting me, I had heard some about the kits. You may have read a prior review of the kit fromWed, 16 Aug 2006 12:04:07 -0400Pleo A Fake? Ugobe says, "No, It's Real"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pleo-a-fake-ugobe-says-no-its-realUgobe seems to be facing a bit of controvery over its new Pleo toy. Hot off the heels of a big story on Digg about Pleo, came another, even bigger story, about how the dino wasn't all that smart after all. Somone took the two released videos of Pleo and compared then, noting that they were almost idWed, 16 Aug 2006 03:58:17 -0400Take Servo Magaine's Readers Survey and Enter to Win A RoboNovahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/take-servo-magaines-readers-survey-and-enter-to-win-a-robonovaServo Magazine is giving away a Robonova. Just fill out their reader's survey and you'll be automatically entered to win. Click on the picture of the Robonova on their website. They survey has 23 questions and took me under 10 minutes to fill out. Questions range from how much of the magazine you rTue, 15 Aug 2006 04:37:26 -0400CMU's BallBot - Scientific Advancement or Just-Another-Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cmu-039-s-ballbot-scientific-advancement-or-just-another-robot On Friday CMU announced via press relase the creation of the &quot;Ballbot&quot; (original, I know). It's a robot that dynamically balances on one steel ball. It was picked up by several robot websites and was also featured on RocketBoom. That's all fine and good, until someone cries &quot;fowl!&qMon, 14 Aug 2006 13:40:24 -0400Kyosho Announces Manoi AT01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/kyosho-announces-manoi-at01 Kyosho has announced the release of the Manoi AT01 robot. He's set for a full release in September for around $1,300 USD. He has more abilities and a longer battery life than the original Manoi. Lem, over at Robots Dreams, has a whole list of information and videos of Manoi AT01 in action.There's sMon, 14 Aug 2006 10:29:25 -0400Results of the 9th Annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/results-of-the-9th-annual-autonomous-underwater-vehicle-competitionHere's the final standings for the 9th Autonomous Underwater Vehicle competition:University of Florida Duke University Ecole de technologie superieure University of Rhode Island University of Texas at Dallas Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cornell UnivSun, 13 Aug 2006 10:04:53 -0400Carnegie Mellon Inducts Five New Members Into Robot Hall of Famehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carnegie-mellon-inducts-five-new-members-into-robot-hall-of-fameCarnegie Mellon has announced this year's inductees for the Robot Hall of Fame. The real-life droids include Aibo and Scara. From the fiction category, there is David from AI, Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still, and Maria from Metropolis. &quot;The five robots were formally inducted at a June 2Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:46:05 -0400Microsoft Announces Center for Innovative Robotics and Robotics Studiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/microsoft-announces-center-for-innovative-robotics-and-robotics-studioWill Microsoft Go Robotic? The answer: yes. Microsoft is moving several of its pieces into play. Microsoft Research is working with Carnegie Mellon to launch the Center for Innovative Robotics. "Microsoft also has several academic and commercial partners that plan to support its software. Those inclTue, 20 Jun 2006 10:08:17 -0400Microsoft Releases Robotics Studiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/microsoft-releases-robotics-studio Well, we knew something was going to happen, but we weren't sure what. I'm not sure I would have guessed Microsoft would be releasing a software package though. Yes, as of Today, Microsoft is now an official player in the robotics market with the release of its Robotics Studio. The software can Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:40:53 -0400More Video of Pleo The Robot Dinosaurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-video-of-pleo-the-robot-dinosaur PleoBot.com has posted a new vide of Pleo the robot dinosaur from Ugobe. You may remember Pleo from our story earlier this year. Pleo was first announced at DEMO2006 and generated a bit of buzz. Since then the news-waves have been relatively quiet.In the video you'll see how Pleo responds to touch Mon, 19 Jun 2006 02:49:47 -0400LA Testing Aerial Surveillancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/la-testing-aerial-surveillance The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is testing the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to patrol the sky over LA. The vehicle, called SkySeer, is built by Octatron Inc., and apparently obscure company from St. Petersburg FL.The vehicle can autonomously navigate using GPS waypoints or be wirelesSun, 18 Jun 2006 10:01:12 -0400Interviews with Alex Ellery and Tatsuya Matsuihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interviews-with-alex-ellery-and-tatsuya-matsuiA couple of notable interviews hit the web today.The first is Astrobiology Magazine's interview with Alex Ellery. Ellery heads the Surrey Space Centre's Robotics group and is taking part in the European Space Agency's ExoMars project. The second comes from BusinessWeek, who interviews Tatsuya MatsuiThu, 15 Jun 2006 10:57:40 -0400Pictures and Video From iRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pictures-and-video-from-irobotPhillip Torrone over at the MakeZine Blog has just posted pictures and video from his trip to iRobot. If you've never gotten a closeup look at the PackBot and its controlls the video is well woth a look-see. The video shows the 'bot in the EOD configuration ( the giant 7&quot; arm ). You also get a Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:57:03 -0400Flies and Whegs: Sticky Feet Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/flies-and-whegs-sticky-feet-roboticsBiomimetics is off and looking at practically anything for inspiration. Insects are a particular favorite, of course, particularly those that fly, climb, and perform other gravity-defying tricks.Take the fly, for instance. How does it walk upside down? German researchers recently proved that flies rWed, 14 Jun 2006 11:06:45 -0400A Team of Independant Robots Locates Objectshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-team-of-independant-robots-locates-objects Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a team of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles that work together as a team to locate targets in an urban environment. The aerial vehicles have one high resolution camera that is able to view a large area, but only with a 6m accuracy. The grTue, 13 Jun 2006 07:42:53 -0400Sensor Breakthrough: High Resolution Tactile Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sensor-breakthrough-high-resolution-tactile-sensorScientists at the University of Nebrask have created a tactile sensor that is just as sensitive as a human fingertip. &quot;The resolution of a human fingertip is about 40 microns, about half the diameter of a human hair.&quot; The device works by sandwiching a layer of semicondcuting nano-particleFri, 09 Jun 2006 04:35:52 -0400Korean Government Unveils Two Unmanned Military Vehicles ... and Robot Dog Solidershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/korean-government-unveils-two-unmanned-military-vehicles-and-robot-dog-solidersYesterday the Korean government unveiled two new unmanned robotic millitary vehicles in their continuing effort to roboticize their military. The vehicles, dubbed XAV's, are developed by Korea's Agency for Defense Development and have the capability for remote controlled operation or autonomous. OneFri, 09 Jun 2006 04:24:17 -0400A Robot to Crawl Through Your Intestineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-robot-to-crawl-through-your-intestinesA team of scientists from Italy, Germany, the UK, and Greece have designed a robot that is to be used to maneuver through your intestines. They have a demo video of it crawling its way through a pig&#39;s gut and wriggling over sand. The robot is designed to mimic the behavior of a worms, which are Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:23:08 -0400Japanese American-Style Robot Footballhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/japanese-american-style-robot-footballLem over at Robots-Dreams has once again brought us some crazy Japanese robot-lovin'. This time it's Japanese American-Style Robot Football! The teams are made up of 4 robot players roughly the size of 3kg sumo-robots. Crazy mayhem ensues. Game play is in 2 3 minute halves. http://www.youtube.com/wMon, 05 Jun 2006 03:33:59 -0400Robotic Spy-Planes to Patrol Europe's Bordershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-spy-planes-to-patrol-europe-039-s-bordersThe European Union has decided it wants to fly fleets of unmanned robotic drones over its borders to cut down on illegal immagration, smuggling, human-trafficking, and terrorism. The vehicles will fly at a height of 2,500 ft and patrol the English Channel and Mediterranean coasts. Belgian already usSun, 04 Jun 2006 06:20:21 -0400Spherical Robots Being Tested on the ISShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/spherical-robots-being-tested-on-the-issA group of undergraduate students at MIT have constructed a number of spherical droids to operate in the International Space Station. The program, dubbed SPHERES, is run by David Miller and is sponsored by DARPA. The spheres are powered by compressed CO2 thrusters and are about the size of a volleybSat, 03 Jun 2006 06:34:12 -0400RoboGames Coming Soon!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robogames-coming-soon Don't forget about the RoboGames coming up June 16-18th in San Franciso, USA. Tickets and pricing information are here. $55/$40 for a three-day pass, and $20/$15 for a one day. Here's a video on YouTube about the games. Should be awesome. Anyone going? Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:46:50 -0400A Look Inside ASIMO's Headhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-look-inside-asimo-039-s-headEver wondered what all is going on inside of ASIMO's head? Honda has a great page listing some of the technology that ASIMO is using and the many cool tricks he can perform.Some examples include ASIMO's ability to recognize where a person is pointing and move there. Looking at the accompanying imageThu, 01 Jun 2006 02:37:38 -0400Hospitalized Kids Use Telepresence Robots for Schoolinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hospitalized-kids-use-telepresence-robots-for-schoolingUsing telepresence robots a hospitalized child can now participate in the classroom. The system, developed by Telbotics Inc., Ryerson U., and the University of Toronto, use two robots, one in the hospital room and one in the classroom, to allow the child to be involved in his class. The child can viWed, 31 May 2006 03:06:49 -0400The 20 Year Evolution of Honda's ASIMOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-20-year-evolution-of-hondas-asimo This year marks the 20th birthday of our favorite corporate walking robot, the Honda ASIMO. Honda has a great site detailing the development and growth of the project over the years. I, for one, didn't even know they'd been working on it for so long. Honda has taken up a new challenge in mobilityTue, 30 May 2006 02:30:18 -0400Soldiers Bond with their Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/soldiers-bond-with-their-robotsiRobot says that soliders are bonding with their packbots. They give their little silicone bodyguards nicknames and form emotional bonds with them. iRobot Chief Executive Colin Angle said one group of soldiers even named its robot &ldquo;Scooby Doo&rdquo; and grieved when it was blown up after compMon, 29 May 2006 03:35:07 -0400Amazon Industrial and Scientific Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/amazon-industrial-and-scientific-storeMy favorite online shopping experience just got a whole lot better. Amazon recently released its &quot; Industrial and Scientific &quot; store beta. Need some sheet metal, plastic rod, compression springs, or set screws? Amazon has them now. While I can't vouch for the prices, I do know thMon, 29 May 2006 03:17:07 -0400Roomba Hacking Made Easy with the RooStickhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roomba-hacking-made-easy-with-the-roostick RoombaDevTools.com is a great way to get started hacking your Roomba. You can read a review of the RooStick (at left) over at TodBot.com. It allows you to easily connect your computers USB port up to the Roomba's serial hacker interface. Other nifty products include the RooTooth, which lets you coSun, 28 May 2006 10:22:15 -0400CMU Reveals Crusher (Does Not Spin Like Spinner)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cmu-reveals-crusher-does-not-spin-like-spinnerCMU finally revealed Crusher to the public last Friday (yea, I'm behind). The new vehicle, based losely on Spinner, isn't able to invert itself like its younger brother, but is still amazing nonetheless. WTAE.com has some coverage of the launch with video. Notice the unique way that Crusher turns, bFri, 05 May 2006 04:41:44 -0400Roller-Skating Robo-Onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roller-skating-robo-one Here's a fun link for your Friday enjoyment - a rollar skating Robo-One. A quick check over to our favorite Japanese-related robot site, Robots Dreams, revealed more information. The robot, named Plen, has 18 degrees of freedom and stands 9 inches tall. It retails for about $2,000 USD. More informaFri, 05 May 2006 04:10:30 -0400DARPA Does it Again: Grand Challenge Urban Versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/darpa-does-it-again-grand-challenge-urban-versionVia CanadianDriver.com Wipe away those tears robot lovers! The DARPA Grand Challenge is back (pdf), and in case you've grown tired of dangerous mountain passes and arid deserts, this year's race is in da 'hood ... of sorts. The DARPA Urban Challenge will feature autonomous ground vehicles executing Tue, 02 May 2006 04:32:32 -0400NXT MDPers Are Free to Talkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nxt-mdpers-are-free-to-talkThe LEGO Mindstorms NXT &quot;gag order&quot; is finally up! Now all the privileged few that gained access to the holy grail, Mindstorms Developer Program (MDP), can share the glories of their lifestyle. We're written previously about our favorite NXT site, The NXT Step blog, run by Jim. Jim has agrMon, 01 May 2006 05:06:10 -0400Innovation First Acquires VEX Line from Radio Shackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/innovation-first-acquires-vex-line-from-radio-shackThere's been lots of rumors swarming around that Radio Shack was killing the VEX Robotics line of toys. I got some news a month or so ago, but hesitated to post about it since it was totally unconfirmed. However, most of the VEX stock in my area was placed on deep discount and sold within a weekend.Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:22:18 -0400Human-like Robot That Simulates Birthhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/human-like-robot-that-simulates-birthI know this is a little late, but nonetheless very interesting: a robotic birth simulator.&nbsp; Noelle, the simulators name, is a full-sized life-like robot used in birthing training. Gaumard, the company that makes the simulator, sells the whole package for $20,000 USD.She can be programmed for a Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:10:53 -0400An Interview With iRobot's Helen Greinerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/an-interview-with-irobot-039-s-helen-greiner A while back we posted about an interview with Colin Angle, the co-founder and CEO of iRobot. Next up is an interview with Helen Greiner, co-founder and chairman of iRobot. Greiner discusses founding iRobot, her interest in robots (started with R2D2), and iRobot's biggest setback (late night robot Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:39:40 -0400Snake Robots from Carnegie Mellonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/snake-robots-from-carnegie-mellonThe AP has an interesting piece on Carnegie Mellon's snake robots. The research, lead by Howie Choset, is aimed at disaster situations where a small snake could maneuver much better than a resuce worker. &quot;Right now, the way to get to these trapped survivors is to pull the rubble out one rock Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:17:57 -0400Crusher, CMU's Unmanned Ground Combat vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/crusher-cmu-039-s-unmanned-ground-combat-vehicleThe Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center has announced it's plans to announce (yeah, marketing is crazy) &quot;Crusher&quot;, its latest unmanned ground combat vehicle, to the public on April 28th. The project, which is funded by DARPA and the Army was designed to cut down casualitFri, 14 Apr 2006 04:59:31 -0400NY Times Talks NASA Centennial Challengeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ny-times-talks-nasa-centennial-challengesThe NY Times has an excellent article on NASA's foray into the Grand Challenge model of research and development. Instead of paying millions to contractors to develop new technologies, why not sponsor contests and only pay the winners? Folks have fun and NASA gets tons of cheap R&amp;D. [T]he ageWed, 12 Apr 2006 02:45:51 -0400Ultralight Autonomous Indoor Aircrafthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ultralight-autonomous-indoor-aircraftA group of scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are working on yet another ultralight flying machine. The robot, currently with a 14&quot; wingspan, is designed to fly around in indoor environment. Such environments present special problems for navigation.The researchers are tryinTue, 11 Apr 2006 14:22:46 -0400Welcome Back!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/welcome-backThing have been pretty stressful at the GoRobotics.net World Headquarters as of late. First I got engaged in early March, and then my father passed away in late March. Due to that I've taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging, but I think I'll get back into it now. And so this post isn't completely Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:32:19 -0400MIT's OpenCourseWare marks 5 years of educating the worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mit-039-s-opencourseware-marks-5-years-of-educating-the-worldThere is such a wide variety of resources on the 'net that sometimes good ones go unchecked. One example of this is MIT's&nbsp;OpenCourseWare. If you have not seen it, now is a good time. &nbsp;Five years ago today, in an unprecedented step toward making knowledge accessible worldwide, MIT announcedWed, 05 Apr 2006 12:43:51 -0400Hacked Mouse as a Mini-sumo Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hacked-mouse-as-a-mini-sumo-sensorThere comes a time in every mini-sumo match when you know it&rsquo;s over. Your robot has went head-to-head with their robot, and your robot is slowly slipping backwards. Right about this time, you&rsquo;ll get a sinking feeling in your stomach. This is because you know that -- in no more than a secTue, 04 Apr 2006 06:28:15 -0400Robosapien Contest at Sun Tech Dayshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robosapien-contest-at-sun-tech-daysCan you code a mean Java hack? Are you into Robosapien V2? Will you be in Johannesburg in May?If so, then consider joining in the Robosapien programming contest at Sun Tech Days. Using Starship System's Java SDK, participants will compete on getting their robots to do, well, cool things. And what isThu, 30 Mar 2006 06:43:58 -0500Robot Magazine Takes a Look at Robotis Bioloid Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-magazine-takes-a-look-at-robotis-bioloid-kitTom Atwood, over at Robot Magazine, has put a review of the Robotis Bioloid "edutainment" robot kit on their website. You can also find more information on Robotis' website, though, be warned that it's a Korean company and the "English" version is a bit confusing. ROBOT Magazine recently took a closFri, 24 Mar 2006 08:08:23 -0500Rejected MDP Applicants Get to Pre-Order Early?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rejected-mdp-applicants-get-to-pre-order-earlyThis morning I awoke to find an email in my inbox from LEGO. The email says: To thank you for your interest in the Developer Program, LEGO Shop at Home is giving you the exclusive opportunity to reserve your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT ste today - before pre-orders are available to the public! And by pFri, 24 Mar 2006 05:14:24 -0500Wowwee and Evolution Robotics Team Uphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wowwee-and-evolution-robotics-team-upA partnership between WowWee Toys and Evolution Robotics was just announced today. You can read the official press release here. The release says that WowWee will be incorporating some of Evolution's technologies, specifically their Visual Pattern Recognition (ViPR) software and their localization tWed, 22 Mar 2006 05:16:36 -0500Got Questions About Mindstorms NXT? (Hopefully) Get them Answered!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/got-questions-about-mindstorms-nxt-hopefully-get-them-answeredJim Kelly, over at our favorite LEGO Mindstorms NXT blog, The NXT Step, is putting together a "shopping list" of questions that folks have about Mindstorms NXT and the Mindstorms Development Program (MDP). Jim is one of the lucky few that actually made it into the program. However, the MDPers are unWed, 22 Mar 2006 04:48:10 -0500Cicerobot Gives Museum Tourshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cicerobot-gives-museum-toursNext time your in the mood for Sicilian archaeology, and you're in the vicinity of the Agrigento's Regional Archaeological Museum, ask Cicerobot for a tour. This 1.5m tall (5ft) robot gives guided tours of the museum. On board sensors allow him to autonomously navigate and avoid obstacles and peoplTue, 21 Mar 2006 07:42:01 -0500Microbe Powered Power Sourcehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/microbe-powered-power-sourceA group of researchers at Rice University and the University of Southern California are working on creating a power source that is run off of bacteria that spits out electrons. The Shewanella oneidensis microorganism consumes metal and produces a waste product of electrons.&nbsp;In a fuel cell, theSun, 19 Mar 2006 08:59:17 -0500Bionic Muscles Powered by Alcoholhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bionic-muscles-powered-by-alcoholResearchers at the University of Texas have created artificial muscles that are 100 times more powerful that human muscles. The two different types of muscles both consume Oxygen and release the energy in hydrogen and alcohol to do work. One version converts the chemical energy into heat which contrSun, 19 Mar 2006 08:44:50 -0500Pre-Order LEGO Mindstorms NXT on April 1sthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pre-order-lego-mindstorms-nxt-on-april-1stVia the LEGO Mindstorms NXT press room: Place your orders! Beginning Saturday, April 1, you can place an advance order to guarantee receipt of one of the highly anticipated new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sets when they release in August. A limited quantity of NXT toolsets will be available for pre-order tSun, 19 Mar 2006 06:06:18 -0500NASA to Mars Rover - Drive or Die!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-to-mars-rover-drive-or-dieIt looks like Spirit, one of the Mars rovers, has gotten itself in a bad situation. It's exploring an interesting feature on Mars called &quot;Home Plate&quot;, but the Martian winter is coming on, which means low temperatures and low light levels. Scientists would love to say and continue exploringFri, 17 Mar 2006 11:59:55 -0500Say Hello to RoboCarphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/say-hello-to-robocarpNow you can put large robotic koi in your fish pond instead of the real things. The folks at Ryomei Engineering have created a robotic carp that can swim like the real thing, along with going backwards, and turning in place. Here's some video of the fish in action. It has a camera in its head for grFri, 17 Mar 2006 11:46:59 -0500Friday Link Dumphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/friday-link-dumpWell folks, I'm getting behind. Apologies. So, here's some yummy links to get your weekend started right.Here's Phillip Torrone and Co using a Roomba to play frogger, with unhappy results.Lots of great robot menace goodness at BoingBoing. (translation: kids in robot costumes and other goodies).ThougFri, 17 Mar 2006 11:28:31 -0500Snake-Like Robot Can Crawl on Land or Swimhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/snake-like-robot-can-crawl-on-land-or-swimCheck out this amazing video of an amphibious snake-like robot, the ACM-R5. Unfortunately, the video is in Japanese, but there's lots of great camera shots. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the ACM-R5 is a radio-controlled amphibious robot designed to move like its real world counterpart. It can slSun, 12 Mar 2006 17:32:25 -0500Hard Times for Boeing's X-45C Robotic Planehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hard-times-for-boeing-039-s-x-45c-robotic-planeThe Air Force no longer wants Boeings X-45 unmanned airplane. The Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems program has been scrapped by the Pentagon, along with the $800 million set aside to build and purchase three of the X-45Cs. Boeing will now probably try and compete against the Northrop Grumman X-47 fSun, 12 Mar 2006 14:53:51 -0500Hitachi's Not-so-new Security Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/hitachi-039-s-not-so-new-security-robotEarlier this week, Hitachi captured the attention of the Blogosphere with its 'new' security robot. Not so fast, says MobileRobots. Apparently, Hitachi's robot is simply a repackaged Pioneer DX. &quot;The wheel rims are the giveaway. The Pioneer DX systems sold a few years ago had unique gold wheel Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:35:02 -0500The Tree Climbing Robots of RiSEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-tree-climbing-robots-of-riseThere is a video on New Scientist that shows a robot climbing a tree and other vertical surfaces. This is from the RiSE initiative, a descendent of the BR MURI project. BR MURI, Biomimetic Robots Multi-University Research Initiative, focused on building legged robots that ran. The goal of RiSE, RoboFri, 10 Mar 2006 08:14:20 -0500Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan's Cleaning Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/osaka-aquarium-kaiyukan-039-s-cleaning-robot Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan has an aquarium cleaning robot with a twist. The robot not only cleans, it also monitors the fish and provides live video feed for visitors.&quot;Most large institutions have cleaning problems, and most of them keep the &lsquo;dirty work&rsquo; hidden from sight. They preferMon, 06 Mar 2006 01:47:06 -0500Boston Dynamics' BigDoghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/boston-dynamics-039-bigdogPack animals have a long history in the military. The US was reminded of this fact in 2002, when it had to pull in horses and mules to move gear across the Afghanistan wilderness. TACOM responded by giving grants to two robotics companies, Yobotics and Boston Dynamics. Their mission: to produce a meMon, 06 Mar 2006 01:38:38 -0500Antarctic Robot From Dartmouthhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/antarctic-robot-from-dartmouthA group of students and faculty at Dartmouth University College have created a robot to function in arctic weather and is solar powered. Such a robot was comissioned by NASA to aid in research in the antarctic. NASA's goal is to use the robot to search for evidence of bacteria in Antarctic snow. ThThu, 02 Mar 2006 08:20:55 -0500LEGO Chooses Mindstorms Community Developers?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-chooses-mindstorms-community-developersJason Striegel over at BlogCadre, has given us a the first news in a while about LEGO's Mindstorms Developer Program According to Striegel, LEGO sent out a email that reads: Thank you very much for your interest in participating in the LEGO(r) MINDSTORMS(tm) Developer Program. We are very sorry butTue, 28 Feb 2006 06:34:11 -0500Ticks beware: RC Truck Hacked for Pest Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ticks-beware-rc-truck-hacked-for-pest-controlTicks are a health hazard to humans and pets alike. Yet few spray pesticides indiscriminately in tick-infested areas, primarily out of concerns over environment and cost. Justin Woulfe and his fellow students at the Virginia Military Institute came up with a novel solution. They hacked an RC truck, Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:51:22 -0500The NXT STEP - Lego Mindstorms NXT Bloghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-nxt-step-lego-mindstorms-nxt-blogRecently, Jim, over at The NXT Step blog let me know he'd added GoRobotics.net to his blogroll. Since we don't currently have a blogroll, the "nxt" best thing is to give him a shout-out in a post! The NXT Step is now on my feed list. It's a great site for information about about LEGO's up-and-comingMon, 27 Feb 2006 14:46:19 -0500InTouch RP-6 Medical Telepresence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/intouch-rp-6-medical-telepresence-robotPopulations in developing nations are aging, putting increased demands on healthcare systems. This has been said so much as to almost become clich&eacute;. The fact is that healthcare is in need of automation technology, and robotics companies are answering the call.One such company is InTouch TechnMon, 27 Feb 2006 02:29:58 -0500Tom Burick of White Box Roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tom-burick-of-white-box-robotics For some time now, the robotics community has been anticipating the release of White Box's robot. They are not yet shipping, though there is some news. VIA Arena has posted an article, &quot;A visit with Tom Burick of White Box Robotics&quot;. We learn from the article and the links that the 914: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 04:16:01 -0500Meet Cybersteinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/meet-cyberstein Nik Fielding is one busy fellow. He&rsquo;s worked up several robots such as an ED-209 and three humanoids. These are X-BOT, VOR, and Cyberstein. With these last two, Nik Fielding does shows and events (click here to see videos).The robot Cyberstein was last seen at the&nbsp;home of the future showSat, 25 Feb 2006 03:18:20 -0500The Mysterious Creator of the Predator Dronehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-mysterious-creator-of-the-predator-droneHave you ever wondered who created the Predator drone? If so, then you'll want to check out this piece by Red Herring about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GAAS), the creator of the Predator, and it's plans for the future (including Predator B and C!). The company is privately owned by a 55 yeFri, 24 Feb 2006 03:50:09 -0500New Ultrasonic Sensor for Hobbyistshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/new-ultrasonic-sensor-for-hobbyistsLook out Devantech, there's a new kid on the proverbial block, the robotics-block, that is. While the ultrasonic sensor line from Devantech has turned into a staple for many hobby robots, it looks like there might be another viable contender. Check out the Ultrasonic Range Finder from Maxbotix, whicFri, 24 Feb 2006 03:27:47 -0500More On The Lockheed Martin Sub Launched Robotic Planehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-on-the-lockheed-martin-sub-launched-robotic-planeRemember the sub-launched robotic plane we talked about before? Well, here's some more information on it, courtesy of Popular Science. The plane will be released from a Trident missile tube on an Ohio-class U.S. submarine, surface, then take off. &quot;The [missile] tubes are as long as a semi traThu, 23 Feb 2006 09:45:00 -0500Robots Delivering and Pouring Beerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-delivering-and-pouring-beerAsahi Breweries Getting a robot to fetch your beer has about as long a history as getting your robot to vacuum your floor. At any given time, Universities across the globe are hard at work on this task. There is the University of Florida&rsquo;s Koolio, for example, or Duke&rsquo;s Kegbot. ComercialThu, 23 Feb 2006 06:54:26 -0500Cornell Research into Dragonfly Micro-Air Vehicle (MAV)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/cornell-research-into-dragonfly-micro-air-vehicle-mav From houseflies to honeybees, insects inspire us with flight skills just beyond the grasp of our technology. Z. Jane Wang, a professor at Cornell University, is working to close this gap between inspiration and implementation. Wang&rsquo;s recent work is on dragonflies, and here she has found some Wed, 22 Feb 2006 12:34:19 -0500Volvo Working on a Vehicle for Towing Loads in California Mountainshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/volvo-working-on-a-vehicle-for-towing-loads-in-california-mountainsIf you come across any driverless Volvos towing trailers and caravans through the mountain passes of Death Valley in California, don't panic. It is simply Volvo testing and refining their towing capacity.Volvo developed a robot to automate the driving and minimize subjectivity. The device resembles Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:05:49 -0500South Korean Company Robotis Develops Running Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/south-korean-company-robotis-develops-running-robotSony was the first to get a bipedal robot running, but then proceeded to drop out of the race. Other companies are now following in Sony&rsquo;s footsteps. Robotis, for instance, just announced its running robot. Robotis RX is a little taller and little slower that the Sony Qrio. RX measures in at 6Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:43:48 -0500Robot Tech Toys Hot This Yearhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-tech-toys-hot-this-yearIt looks like 2006 is gearing up to be the year of robot toys. The Associated Press say, &quot;If children didn't get their fill of high-tech toys during the 2005 holiday season, they should brace themselves for more wizardry later this year.&quot; Apparently, the allure of iPods and Xboxes is causiSun, 12 Feb 2006 10:57:11 -0500Thrun Lecture on the Darpa Grand Challenge and Stanleyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/thrun-lecture-on-the-darpa-grand-challenge-and-stanley Have you heard the one about the Volkswagen that drove itself, won the Darpa Grand Challenge, shone at the Detroit International Auto Show, and was awarded editor&rsquo;s choice in Engadget&rsquo;s Robot-of-the-Year contest? Of course we mean Stanley, built by Sebastian Thrun&rsquo;s team at StanfoSat, 11 Feb 2006 10:58:48 -0500Robot Magazine Offers - Win A Robot Built By TV's MythBustershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-magazine-offers-win-a-robot-built-by-tv-039-s-mythbusters (Press Release, see also our First Look at Robot Magazine.)Robot Magazine is offering readers the opportunity to win a unique robot featured in the publication&rsquo;s Winter 2005 premier issue.Editorial Board contributors Jamie Hyneman and Grant Imahara from the Discovery Channel&rsquo;s popular &Fri, 10 Feb 2006 05:50:31 -0500DEMO 2006 Video of Ugobe Pleohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/demo-2006-video-of-ugobe-pleo In our original post on Pleo, Dave Thompson shared this link to the DEMO 2006 video. Thanks!In a word, it&rsquo;s all about anthropomorphism. Let us start with the company&rsquo;s name, which turns out to be pronounced &quot;You Go Be&quot;.&nbsp; No remote required. Then there are the three laws, Thu, 09 Feb 2006 04:33:44 -0500Robotic Feral Public Authoringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-feral-public-authoring "The street finds its own use for things. It's all in the mix.” -- William Gibson Feral Robotic Dog project is proof of this. It started with Natalie Jeremijenko, who advocated hacking robotic dogs and using them as a tool for exploring the environment. These wild dogs in effect became low cost Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:55:15 -0500Engadget's Robot of the Year Awardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/engadget-039-s-robot-of-the-year-awardPreviously I'd told all of you to go out, exercise your democratic right, and vote in Engadget's &quot;Year's Best&quot; elections. Well, whether you did or not (you better had ... ), the results are out! And the winner is, the Honda Asimo! The Engadget editors picked Stanford's VW Touareg &quot;StaWed, 08 Feb 2006 14:08:17 -0500First Video of Ugobe's Pleo Dinosaurhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/first-video-of-ugobe-039-s-pleo-dinosaurHere's finally some video of Ugobe's Pleo robotic dinosaur. If you're not up to speed on Pleo, check out our previous post on the little guy. For about $200 he's supposed to have &quot;life-like&quot; motion with 14 motors and over 40 sensors. From the video, he does actually look pretty life-like. Wed, 08 Feb 2006 11:27:05 -0500Robot Submarine Used to Photograph Ancient Greek Wreckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-submarine-used-to-photograph-ancient-greek-wreckA robot created by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), with help from MIT, has taken 7,000 photographs of an ancient greek vessel that wrecked in 350BC. For over 2,300 years the vessel has remained hidden. The ship, which was laden with over 400 ceramic jars, was photographed by the &quotTue, 07 Feb 2006 16:18:41 -0500Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Hard at Work on Robotic Droneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lockheed-martins-skunk-works-hard-at-work-on-robotic-dronesHere's an insightful article from the Wall Street Journal about Lockheed Martin's foray into the robot done market. Lockheed, which helped develop the Dragon Eye, and the Desert Hawk is trying to play catch-up to larger robotic drone makers, like Northrup Grumman and Boeing. There're working on innoTue, 07 Feb 2006 15:37:50 -0500Rogerian Robosapien Provides Counseling over Webcamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rogerian-robosapien-provides-counseling-over-webcamIn a tribute to Joseph Weisenbaum, Andrianne Wortzel has wired up a Robosapien to a chatbot and a webcam. The Robosapien sits in the studio and provides psychoanalysis over the Web. The project is Eliza Redux and is named after Weisenbaum’s famed Eliza. Curious idea, though more as an art piece thTue, 07 Feb 2006 00:27:30 -0500LynuxWorks chosen for the R-Gator operating system.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lynuxworks-chosen-for-the-r-gator-operating-systemiRobot and John Deere are continuing work on their R-Gator autonomous vehicle. According to a recent press release, they have selected LynuxWorks to provide an embedded Linux RTOS. One wonders why&nbsp;the R-Gator team selected LynuxWorks over&nbsp;Wind River, maker of the software running on the MaMon, 06 Feb 2006 11:16:41 -0500Ugobe Unveils Pleo, Another Robot Dinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ugobe-unveils-pleo-another-robot-dinoAs a followup to our previous story about Ugobe, it appears that they've just announced what their breakthrough product is - Pleo the robotic dinosaur. The official press release says, Pleo is modeled after a 1-week-old Camarasaurus sauropod, or long neck dinosaur, and incorporates basic traitMon, 06 Feb 2006 06:48:27 -0500Carnegie Mellon University's Hyperion and Zoehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/carnegie-mellon-university-039-s-hyperion-and-zoe Need a break from the 6-wheel boggy design? Looking for a Martian rover that offers something new? Then take a look at this month's Popular Science, which poses the question &quot;Is This the Machine That Will Finally Find Life on Mars?&quot;The machine is the latest from Carnegie Mellon UniversityFri, 03 Feb 2006 23:49:18 -0500Ugobe to be the "Pixar of Robotics"?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ugobe-to-be-the-pixar-of-roboticsCaleb Chung, the creator of everyone's favorite obnoxious furry robot pal, Furby, is helping start a new company that claims to revolutionize the robot toy industry. The new company, dubbed &quot;Ugobe&quot;, which sounds vaguely like an African nation, is creating a lifelike pal that will, &quot;..Fri, 03 Feb 2006 03:59:09 -0500Nike Commercial Featuring Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nike-commercial-featuring-robotsNothing phenominal here. Just a neat commercial from Nike showing robots wreaking havok in a city playing spots with cars and such. Funky music and cool graphics to ensue.This is similar to the music video, Scent of a Robot.Thu, 02 Feb 2006 07:26:11 -0500Massage 'Bots From Meilushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/massage-039-bots-from-meilusDon't like the thought of a shiney metal arm pounding on your flesh? Well, neither do I. However, a company called Meilus Muscular Therapy &amp; Sports, Inc. thinks it's a good idea Their Therbo Robots are called,&nbsp;A &quot;New Tool&quot; to traditional techniques like massage, physical therapy aMon, 30 Jan 2006 11:44:40 -0500Scribber Reviewedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/scribber-reviewedThe Grand Rapids Press has a review of the Scribbler robot.&nbsp;The inherent geek-cool factor is what attracted me to the Scribbler. But after an hour of testing, the benefits were obvious: Programming and using the Scribbler do indeed provide the stereotypical hours of fun for the whole family. ThMon, 30 Jan 2006 07:33:32 -0500Steam-powered Walkers, Centipedes, and Crabshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/steam-powered-walkers-centipedes-and-crabs Here is a link that recently came to our attention: Crab Fu Steam Toys! If you have ever wondered what would happen if a Gakken Mechamo Centipede or Mechamo Crab was crossed with a steam engine, Crab Fu shows the way. There are videos of these creations in action. As an aside, the downside of the Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:21:00 -0500'Roving Mars', Starring Nasa Rovers Spirit and Opportunityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roving-mars-starring-nasa-rovers-spirit-and-opportunity As Spirit continues to roam Mars ahead of the coming Martian winter, news comes in that the Nasa rovers are starring in an IMAX movie.The 40-minute film, &quot;Roving Mars,&quot; is the story of the journey of the rovers Spirit and Opportunity -- as well as the journey of their creators.Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:25:25 -0500Say It Aint So! Sony to Kill Qrio and Aibo?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/say-it-aint-so-sony-to-kill-qrio-and-aibo The rumor mills are hard at work churning out speculation that Sony is going to kill it's robotics division. The fuel for this fire is an excerpt from Sony's Q305 fiscal reports that Akihabara News found. The text reads: New product development for AIBO has already ceased, and production is targetThu, 26 Jan 2006 07:22:37 -0500Japanese Company to Rent Hello Kitty Robo and Ifbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/japanese-company-to-rent-hello-kitty-robo-and-ifbot PeopleStaff, an employment agency in Japanese, is adding robots to its usual roster of people. PeopleStaff is recommending companies recruit Hello Kitty Robo and Ifbot. The positions are receptionists and hospital care, respectively. One wonders if the company is also considering a name change. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:40:19 -0500Tiny Robot to Drive Around Abdominal Cavityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tiny-robot-to-drive-around-abdominal-cavity There's something extremely unnerving about the thought of a tiny robot (rc controlled) driving around the inside of my abdomen. It seems very akin to the robot that too up residence inside of Neo on The Matrix. Regardless, Dr. Dmitry Oleynikov and colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical CThu, 26 Jan 2006 05:00:30 -0500Autonomous Flocking Blimpshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autonomous-flocking-blimps The Autonomous Light Air Vehicles (ALAVs), built by Jed Berk and Nihil Mitter, are three helium inflated balloons that roam about their invironment and interact with each other and humans in a very life-like way. The blimps use a new technology from Sun Microsystems called SunSPOTS. The devices simWed, 25 Jan 2006 14:01:38 -0500MIT Concert Tonight Featuring Human and Robotic Musicianshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/mit-concert-tonight-featuring-human-and-robotic-musicians If you are near the Museum of Science in Cambridge tonight around 7 PM, stop in for a unique concert. 'Invasion of Technology' is a show featuring a mixture of music and musicians. Playing a blend Western and Balinese, Evan Ziporyn and Christine Southworth will be jamming with machines Bot(i)Cello Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:21:22 -0500Penguin Robots: Ken Gracey's and Max Kurzhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/penguin-robots-ken-gracey-039-s-and-max-kurz By now, most people have heard of Ken Gracey's amazing 3.5&quot; tall Penguin robots. He wrote an article on them in last month&rsquo;s Servo magazine. The CNC drawings were published also and some in the robotics community have already built their own (for example, click here).Max Kurz at the UnivWed, 25 Jan 2006 11:04:04 -0500XRay Robot Scans Moving Patientshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/xray-robot-scans-moving-patients Dr. Scott Banks, an engineer at The University of Florida has developed a robot that shoots xray videos of moving patients. This will allow doctors to view the bone structure of their patients as they move. This is especially important for persons with orthopedic injuries. &ldquo;Our goal is come Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:47:27 -0500Vote For Year's Best Robot at Engadgethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vote-for-year-039-s-best-robot-at-engadget The 2005 Engadget Award for &quot;Robot of the Year&quot; is now open! After a rigorous nomination procedure this year's nominees are Albert Hubo, Honda Asimo, iRobot Scooba, Stanford's VW Touareg &quot;Stanley&quot;, and Wow Wee Robosapien.The winner of last years competition was the Honda Asimo, Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:21:30 -0500Robo-one on Ski Holidayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robo-one-on-ski-holiday We have been wondering about what a Robo-one champion does in the off-season. Lem at A Robot's Dreams has brought us the answer: they go skiing! Click here to see the video.This is quite inspiring. Now to find some skis in my Robosapien's size. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 01:12:37 -0500Constructing a Robotic Allosaurushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/constructing-a-robotic-allosaurusRobert from Nurmijarvi Finland has created a robotic allosaurus. There are pictures of the construction on his website, along with an English description of the project. The robot is 8ft (2.5m) long, 5ft (1.6m) tall, and weights 55lb (25kg). It uses 13 motors to move and is wirelessly controlled viaMon, 23 Jan 2006 08:22:48 -0500Artistic Robot Sculptures and Exhibitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/artistic-robot-sculptures-and-exhibits Sadly, we roboticists cannot spend every minute of every day building 'bots. No, we need culture, too, and there is no better way to get it than by taking a trip to the museum.To see what, you may ask? Robotic sculptures, of course! This week past, news came in of an exhibit at the Coleman Gallery Sun, 22 Jan 2006 23:42:38 -0500Robot Pets Healthy for Ownershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-pets-healthy-for-ownersIt seems to be pretty self-evident that pets are good for their owners. But, what about robot pets? Some scientists at the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue's Veterinary school say yes, robot pets do benefit humans. Petting an Aibo caused the human stress hormone cortisol to decrese in patiSun, 22 Jan 2006 13:24:42 -0500Linux Robot, Self-Assembling Robots, and Nice Walking Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/linux-robot-self-assembling-robots-and-nice-walking-robotsThe title is a mouthfull. I've had these three links lying around for a while so I thought I'd get them off my chest.First is Michael Shiloh's linux powered robot at linuxrobots.org. It looks like this site could turn into a good resource for all of you trying to put the penguin on a 'bot.Second, isSun, 22 Jan 2006 13:11:15 -0500Edge Detection in Artificial Visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/edge-detection-in-artificial-visionFor her PhD thesis, Edurne Barrenechea Tartas developed a new twist on artificial vision: add fuzzy sets or noise. This is somewhat akin to the edge detection used in the Leaf Project, described by Robin Hewitt in Servo a few months back. The noise is used to dither the image, thereby&nbsp;increasinThu, 19 Jan 2006 08:06:57 -0500Korea Wants RoboCops by 2010'shttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/korea-wants-robocops-by-2010-039-s Korea's Center for Intelligent Robots is creating a 40 member panel to discuss the feasiblilty of creating robotic security forces for the nation. ``If the robots prove to be viable technically and commercially, we will be able to begin developing them late next year,'' said Lee Ho-gil, head of tTue, 17 Jan 2006 04:21:26 -0500Pennsylvania Hospitals Purchase Aethon's Tughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pennsylvania-hospitals-purchase-aethon-039-s-tug Hospitals in Pennsylvania have purchased several Tug robots. These haul carts to and fro, saving the nurse's time and the administration's dime. The robots are expected to save the hospital &quot;$240,000 over five years.&quot;Technically, the Tug is impressive. It hauls up to 500 pounds. It runs 1Mon, 16 Jan 2006 23:03:14 -0500First Robotics Competition 2006 Game, "Aim High"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/first-robotics-competition-2006-game-aim-high FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) has announced its 2006 competition: Aim High. Papers all over the country have coverage. Like a strange combination of basketball and soccer, robots score points in Aim High by shooting nerf balls into hoops or rolling them thru goalMon, 16 Jan 2006 02:30:18 -0500Honda Asimo Presentation at CES 2006https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/honda-asimo-presentation-at-ces-2006If you, like me, were too busy&nbsp; hob-knobbing with the elite to visit CES2006 this year, have no fear! Google Video has your hook-up for checking out Honda's presentation of Asimo. Close to ten minutes of cheesy dialog and music give you a pretty good idea of how amazing this robot is. He maintaSun, 15 Jan 2006 12:36:07 -0500World's Tiniest 12V DC-DC ATX Power Supplyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/worlds-tiniest-12v-dc-dc-atx-power-supplyI just can't get over how much power you can get out of something this small. They call it the "worlds tiniest 12V DC-DC power supply." It plugs directly into the ATX power supply plug on a standard mini-ATX motherboard. It was unveiled at CES and looks amazing. It can supply 120 Watts and is compleFri, 13 Jan 2006 11:01:46 -0500IFOMIND and AIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ifomind-and-ai As artificial intelligence begins celebrating its 50th birthday (thanks Simon and Newell!), word comes in on the British Computer Society's Annual Prize for Progress towards Machine Intelligence. The winner is David Bell&rsquo;s team from Queen's University Belfast. Their robot, IFOMIND, navigates Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:23:59 -0500Wowwee Unveils New RoboSapien Product Linehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wowwee-unveils-new-robosapien-product-line It just seems just yesterday that WowWee was talking about the RoboRaptor, RoboPet, and RoboSapien V2, but now they're talking about the 2006 RoboSapien product line. PC Magazine and Pocket-Lint both have lots of pictures. ... the Robosapien RS2 Media introduces a USB port, LCD display on the chesSun, 08 Jan 2006 16:37:34 -0500Parallax Starts Offering Kits With USBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/parallax-starts-offering-kits-with-usbThe popular educational and hobbiest company, Parallax is finally offering kits with USB support! The long-standing support of serial control in robotics and microcontrollers continues to be a problem, so it's good to see some of the larger players begin to make the change. It also looks like ParalFri, 06 Jan 2006 05:47:58 -0500WIRED Tells Development of Mindstorms NXThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wired-tells-development-of-mindstorms-nxtBrendan I. Koerner has an excellent article up on WIRED about the development of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit. It's a sneek peek at the February issue of WIRED, that will feature Mindstorms NXT. The article tells the story of how John Barnes, David Schilling, Steve Hassenplug and Ralph Hempel becameThu, 05 Jan 2006 04:30:33 -0500LEGO Wants You to Help Develop Mindstorms NXThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-wants-you-to-help-develop-mindstorms-nxt The other exciting news from CES, relating to LEGO's big announcement, is that they also want you, the Mindstorms fans, to help develop the product further. They announced, ... a call for entries to secure one of 100 seats on the newly expanded LEGO&reg; MINDSTORMS&trade; Users Panel (MUP), an excThu, 05 Jan 2006 03:41:04 -0500LEGO Creates New Version of Mindstorms!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lego-creates-new-version-of-mindstormsHow do you improve something that's almost perfect? That remains to be seen, but LEGO is going to try with it's New Version of LEGO Mindstorms, the LEGO Mindstorms NXT! Tom Atwood, at Robot Magazine, was lucky enough to spend some time with Soren Lund and asking him about the new NXT (pictures and vWed, 04 Jan 2006 17:37:53 -0500A GumStix Computer Inside a LEGO Brickhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-gumstix-computer-inside-a-lego-brick Continuing from the link in the last post about making your own LEGO bricks, it looks like Derek is at it again. This time he's creating his own LEGO Mindstorms RCX like brick, but this one is powered by a GumStix computer. He's machining the housing out of Delrin and details the process on his bloWed, 04 Jan 2006 13:45:45 -0500Have you Seen The Robot Directory? Help Wanted!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/have-you-seen-the-robot-directory-help-wanted Have you visited The Robot Directory lately? It's a great place to post your robot projects. Myself and the most excellent Chris Jorgenson created the site. Unfortunately, Chris had to leave the project, so, I'm looking for someone interested in helping out bringing The Robot Directory into the WebFri, 23 Dec 2005 15:35:52 -0500MachineDesign Talks the Bleex Exoskeletonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/machinedesign-talks-the-bleex-exoskeletonMachineDesign has an article on DARPA's foray into the world of exoskeletons, specifically the Bleex exoskeleton's created at Berkeley. DARPA has invested over $50 million dollars in exoskeleton research. One of the more successful groups working on them is at Berkeley. Their suite, called the BleexFri, 23 Dec 2005 14:35:02 -0500Honda's ASIMO Gets an Upgradehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/honda-039-s-asimo-gets-an-upgradeLast week Honda announced the new and improved version of the Asimo. What's the main improvement? It's actually useful now. Well, at least Honda says so. Asimo, can now interact with human beings by delivering objects, or holding someone's hand. Asimo can also locate and track said human provided tTue, 20 Dec 2005 04:11:05 -0500SheekGeek Robotics Storehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/sheekgeek-robotics-storeHave you been to the SheekGeek robotics store yet? The company, run by an aquaintance of mine, Adam Harris, sells educational robotics kits. Adam says, I started a company and am now making and selling robot kits among other electronic and educational products (still developing products actually.) ISun, 18 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500Roombas As Petshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roombas-as-pets People love to anthromorphize robots. I'm not sure why, but they do, and because of this the Smith family is now selling Roomba costumes at myRoomBuds.com. Greg Smith (the father) says, &quot;My kids started a business to sell costumes for Roombas. We have two and are now just another one of theFri, 16 Dec 2005 10:35:35 -0500Theo Jansen Talks at PopTech 2005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/theo-jansen-talks-at-poptech-2005Here's an audio presentation by Theo Jansen at PopTech 2005. Jansen is the creator of the amazing beach creatures that we've covered before (which happens to be our most popular post). Jansen talks about his creatures and how he started creating them. Unfortunately, there seems to be a significant vThu, 15 Dec 2005 05:50:42 -0500Rise of the Exoskeletonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/rise-of-the-exoskeletonIEEE Spectrum magazine has an excellent article detailing the current status of exoskeletons worldwide. The article is from last month, so, as of this writing the HAL-5 Exoskeleton from Cyberdyne Labs should be available in Japan. It has two control systems: one reads from the wearer's body to deterSun, 11 Dec 2005 10:23:35 -0500More Bombs, More Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/more-bombs-more-robotsApparently bombs are becoming more and more of a problem for Israel (and other places) and in response, InRob Tech Inc. is beefing up it's lineup of bomb-disposal robots. Information Week says: &nbsp;[InRob] will begin developing a larger version of its bomb-disposal robot. The beefed up system willTue, 06 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500Super Small Radio Controlled Airplaneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/super-small-radio-controlled-airplanes This isn't strictly robot related, but have you seen the South Leicester Aeronutz website? There's some really amazing radio controlled creations on there. Most of the creations use very thin (2mm) foam walls and tiny pager-type motors to turn the prop. You can purchase super-small (under 1cm squrTue, 06 Dec 2005 06:05:22 -0500International Robot Exhibition 2005, Part 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/international-robot-exhibition-2005-part-2In continuation with our first post about the International Robot Exhibition 2005 (IREX), here's some more cool robots from the exhibition. Breakdancing robot - I'd really like to see some video of this one.Also check out the exploding robot.Here's a small humanoid robot that can be controlled via bMon, 05 Dec 2005 11:44:03 -0500e-Nuvo, Nuvo for Educatorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/e-nuvo-nuvo-for-educatorsZMP, the Makers of the Nuvo robot have created an educational version called, "eNuvo" for use in schools. Robots-Dreams.com has some video and more information about it, in addition to the video on ZMP's site. [The] 12 weeks course includes: Coordinate systems of link structure, Motor Driver circuitMon, 05 Dec 2005 10:49:58 -0500Father of Modern Robotics Not Pleased with Japanese Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/father-of-modern-robotics-not-pleased-with-japanese-robotsJoe Engelberger, called, &quot;the father of modern robotics&quot;, because he started the first company to use robots, has called the robots featured at the International Robot Expo, &quot;toys,&quot; reports the Sidney Morning Herald.&nbsp; &nbsp;&quot;These are toys that are being made,&quot; heSat, 03 Dec 2005 16:59:29 -0500International Robot Exhibition 2005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/international-robot-exhibition-2005&nbsp; The International Robot Exhibition (IREX) is going on right now in Tokyo, Japan! The 4 day long exhibition is featuring over 200 companies and some really cool robots. It looks like about the only site really covering the event is Akihabara News. The PacMan robot at IREX (with video) is currThu, 01 Dec 2005 06:09:02 -0500$30Million in VC Money Goes to Robot Medical Companyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/30million-in-vc-money-goes-to-robot-medical-company&nbsp;Hansen Medical just raised $30 million dollars in its third round of funding. Vanguard Ventures lead the funding. The company has raised about $58 million so far. According to their website, Hansen Medical: &nbsp;... marries robotic technology with computed movement and is designed to enable pThu, 01 Dec 2005 05:40:18 -0500Fully Functional Bionic Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/fully-functional-bionic-handAnd you thought all that business about synthentic hands replacing real ones, viz Star Wars, was Hollywood trickery. Well, you thought wrong! It would appear that the Cyberhand Project is bringing a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, to the here-and-now. Each of the five fingers is articMon, 28 Nov 2005 16:49:34 -0500Robofie Will Give RoboNova a Run For Its Moneyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robofie-will-give-robonova-a-run-for-its-moneyI predict 2006 will be the year of the RoboOne robots. First, Hitec gets into the action with its RoboNova robots, and now Volks Inc. is selling their very slick "Robofie" robots. Just from looking at the movies, it would appear that the Robofie is a bit more dexterous than RoboNova (here are some vMon, 28 Nov 2005 11:06:05 -0500Manoi Is A Relative of Chroino. More Walking Robots.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/manoi-is-a-relative-of-chroino-more-walking-robots You may have seen the new Manoi robot from Kyosho featured on Akihabara News or Engadget, the the thing that sruck me, was its uncanny likeness to Chroino, which made big waves at this year's RoboNexus 2005 conference (photos). Engadget claims they're built around the Kyosho KHR-1 robot body, but ISat, 26 Nov 2005 06:13:00 -0500The Ultimate Robot Halloween Costumehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-ultimate-robot-halloween-costumeFully transformable robot costumes. It made its way from BoingBoing to Engadget and then here. Be your favorite Transformer character next halloween and transform, while you're wearing it. Engadget says: &nbsp;Since 1993, Canadian aerospace worker De Repentigny has been creating one-of-a-kind, strikFri, 25 Nov 2005 14:51:52 -0500iRobot Opens NASDAQhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/irobot-opens-nasdaqWow, this really snuck up on me, but CEO Colin Angle and Chairman Helen Greiner rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ today. There were celebrating the offering of iRobot's stock, which is trading under the symbol &quot;IRBT&quot;. Great going guys! It closed today at $26.70 after opening at $34.16 wiWed, 09 Nov 2005 16:57:23 -0500"I Build Robots!", Frapper Stylehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/i-build-robots-frapper-style Thanks to Robot Dreams and their Combat Robot Builders group, I now know about Frapper. Think of it as a mashup of Google Maps and Flickr. So, I created a &quot;I Build Robots!&quot; Frapper group. Go proclaim your love of robots with style! Let's get some good support here. Tell your friends. TellWed, 09 Nov 2005 15:18:47 -0500Robotic Cocktail Conventionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-cocktail-convention&nbsp; Roboexotica (yes, read that right) is a convention dedicated to cocktail creating robots. Via BoingBoing, the submitter calls it, &quot;a whimsical technology/art event in which amateur robotocists gather to demonstrate their cocktail-making robots. Real, no-fooling cocktail-making robots!&quWed, 09 Nov 2005 09:11:03 -0500Robot Resuces Pet Birdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-resuces-pet-birdA bit of bizzare news to break the radio silence (school is killing me). Via BoingBoing, &quot;Tweety the Bird Rescued by Robot.&quot; &quot;Tweety the cockatiel was stranded for two days after the building partially collapsed, undermined by a new tunnel.&quot; The bomb disposal robot used its remoMon, 07 Nov 2005 05:58:08 -0500The Story Behind the Robot Camel Jockeys ...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/the-story-behind-the-robot-camel-jockeys&nbsp;... or, &quot;How Robots are Freeing Slaves.&quot; Every once in a while you get a story that's both amazing and powerful. The story of how K-Team Robotics, a Swiss company, designed and built robot camel jockeys for Quatar, is one of those stories. You see, up until recently, small children wTue, 01 Nov 2005 05:07:46 -0500Gift Idea: Knitted Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/gift-idea-knitted-robots For those of you knitters out there, here's a good homemade gift idea for your robot-loving pal/spouse/babysitter/etc. There's a gallery of the robots at the link in all sorts of poses appropriate to knitted robots. You can have your robot and sock-monkey duke it out. Monkies vs. robots. Ninjas vs.Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:01:35 -0500Robot Rebellion Defense Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-rebellion-defense-guideThere sure seems to be a lot of talk flying around about Daniel H. Wilson's book entitled, &quot;How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion.&quot; When you see it both on Digg and Slashdot at the same time, you know there's a buzz going around. Wilson'sMon, 31 Oct 2005 08:36:04 -0500A First Look at Robot Magazinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-first-look-at-robot-magazineYesterday I received a preview copy of Robot Magazine's &quot;premier issue.&quot; After having seen it in very rough form during RoboNexus, I have to say that the actual print version is even more impressive. For those of you familiar with RC Driver or Fly RC, Robot Magazine will be from the same pTue, 25 Oct 2005 05:00:48 -0400Velociraptor A Con. Jurassic Park Fans Revolthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/velociraptor-a-con-jurassic-park-fans-revolt It would appear that everyone's favorite dino-killer, the Velociraptor, isn't all he's cracked up to be. Instead of the disembowling-vicious-hunter, he's more like a attach-myself-to-the-victims-back-and-serate-him-to-death type killer. And all of this we know thanks to the loving help of robots. WSat, 22 Oct 2005 14:07:34 -0400Robot Jacket to Help Stroke Victimshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-jacket-to-help-stroke-victimsContinuing with their massive onslaught of robotic helpmeets for the elderly (can't forget Pero), a group from Osaka University has created a robotic jacket that will help stroke victims recover. Looking vaguely Metroid-esk (which came from Japan, BTW) the jacket reads the muscle movements from the Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:59:02 -0400Robots are A Tech Trend to Watch in 2006https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-are-a-tech-trend-to-watch-in-2006The Consumer Electronic Association has listed robotics as a technology trend that is set to influence the next 12 months. Also on the list are content creation and obscenely large TV screens. Unusual, yes, I know. &quot;A robotic future has long been talked about but so far has failed to deliver Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:47:48 -0400Upcoming Scribbler Robot Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/upcoming-scribbler-robot-reviewThe great guys at Element Products Inc. sent me one of the Scribbler Robots they built for Parallax. I'm hoping to get a review of it up on the site in the next week or two. If I forget, remind me. Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:47:09 -0400Robot TechZone at CES 2006https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-techzone-at-ces-2006Robotics Trends, the industrie's new-found marking group (their website says, 'integrated media firm'), is sponsoring a &quot;Robot TechZone&quot; at CES 2006. For those living in a cave for the past long while, CES is the hottest electronics conference/expo in, well, pretty much anywhere. It's greaWed, 19 Oct 2005 10:16:20 -0400Tuesday Link Dumphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tuesday-link-dumpWell, I'm behind. Way behind. So, here's a some of the myriad of links that have come up in the past two weeks, that I just haven't had time to get up here. How about the Military's &quot;pack animal&quot; robot? Perhaps you can carry around your&nbsp; robot statue from an iPod box, while listeninMon, 17 Oct 2005 19:00:00 -0400RoboNexus Wrapup - Scoobahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-wrapup-scoobaOk, so just a wrap-up on all the Scooba news: Scooba is iRobot's newest product - a floor cleaning robot, but this time it scrubs/mops your floors. The Scooba will cover 150 sq/ft (14 sq/m) of floorspace. The Scooba is programmed to cover each section of floor four times to get it extra clean. iRobMon, 10 Oct 2005 16:45:15 -0400Reliable Source Says Roomba Hacking Kit To Be Released in Next Monthhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/reliable-source-says-roomba-hacking-kit-to-be-released-in-next-month picture - Engadget.com So, what ever happened to the Roomba programming API that was supposed to be released back in July? Well, I've got news for you. According to a reliable source (he said he'd get in trouble if I used his name) you can expect the API and serial interface information in the nexSat, 08 Oct 2005 14:13:50 -0400RoboNexus Day 2 - Exclusive Look at RoboSapien V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-2-exclusive-look-at-robosapien-v2Yet another cool look at a new product. This time it's Wowee toy's RoboSapien V2. The second video clip is turned on its side, sorry. Cost: $249 Cool pictures are up on Flickr too. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:09:43 -0400RoboNexus Day 2 - Exclusive Look at Scooba!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-2-exclusive-look-at-scoobaLookie! Lookie! We got the guy at the iRobot booth to give us a sneak peek at the latest from iRobot, the Scooba! Check out the video below the fold (click Read More). The going price for the Scooba will be $399. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:31:08 -0400RoboNexus Day 1 - Business Development and Opportunitieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-1-business-development-and-opportunitiesAnother main theme of the talks on day 1 was the business development and opportunities in robotics. &nbsp; The first speaker in this series was Neena Buck from Strategy Analytics who talked about commercial opportunities and constraints for mobile robotics. Buck started off by showing how the Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:13:35 -0400RoboNexus - Exclusive Scooba Packaging Pictures!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-exclusive-scooba-packaging-picturesCheck out these shots of the packaging and floor display for iRobot's new Scooba. I should have picures and video of the robot actually running tomorrow. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:38:03 -0400RoboNexus Day 1 - Keynote: Matt Masonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-1-keynote-matt-mason Today's second keynote address, by Matt Mason, of the CMU Robotics Institute, was quite amazing. He showed off several of CMU's robotics related projects. The robotics department at CMU is primarily research focused and has 65 faculty. Mason calls robotics, &quot;where computing meets the real wThu, 06 Oct 2005 20:08:12 -0400RoboNexus Day 1 - Japanese Robotic Technology Sessionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-1-japanese-robotic-technology-sessionPictured is Dr. Takanori Shibata with his robot seal named Pero. Japan is currently working on several different types of robots: humanoid robots, home robot, pet robot, welfare robot, but Dr. Shibata has chosen the latter, welfare robots, for his project. The seal robot used to prevent dementia anThu, 06 Oct 2005 12:29:01 -0400RoboNexus Day 1 - Keynote: Walter Weiselhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-1-keynote-walter-weisel This morning's first keynote address was by Walter Weisel, the Chairman and CEO of Innova Holdings. He started off with a very impressive audio/visual &quot;look back&quot; at robotics. Weisel has been in the industry for over 30 years and worked with Joseph Engleberger, the &quot;father of moderThu, 06 Oct 2005 12:21:58 -0400RoboNexus Day 1 - Finally, Internet!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robonexus-day-1-finally-internet Well, finally managed to scrounge up an internet connection. This is a $500 dollar conference, people - we shouldn't have to pay the hotel next door to use their WiFi! I'm sitting in a panel right now relating to Developement Issues in Intelligent, Mobile Robotics. I've got quite a bit of news to Thu, 06 Oct 2005 11:15:35 -0400Vex Robotics Programming Really Out?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vex-robotics-programming-really-outIn response to our earlier post about the Vex Robotics Programming kit, it seems that they may realy be available this time. Everyone's favorite electronics (cell phone?) store, Radio Shack, now lists the item as &quot;In stock&quot; for website and phone orders. The word I'm getting is that it isn'Sat, 01 Oct 2005 03:43:31 -0400Microscopic Robot Figurineshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/microscopic-robot-figurinesThis fits squarely into the, &quot;umm ... why?&quot; category of items. ThinkGeek is selling a collection of &quot;static statues of really slick robot designs,&quot; with each one being, &quot;around 500 microns in size.&quot; That's about 3x the width of your hair. And lest ye be concerned they aFri, 30 Sep 2005 12:34:43 -0400Robot Climbing to Space. 100,000 km to go.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-climbing-to-space-100-000-km-to-goThe privately held LiftPort Group Inc. made one of it's milestones in its quest to build a space elevator. A robot has successfully climbed up a 1,000 ft long 'rope' to a teathered baloon. The rope was actually an ultra strong carbon nano-tube ribbon that will eventually be stretched from a platformSun, 25 Sep 2005 16:45:26 -0400A Future Vision for Policehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-future-vision-for-police Note: Lest ye be confused, this is actually a few years old. FYI. I stumbled upon this via Del.icio.us. It's a beautifully rendered short film with this premise: &nbsp;&quot;What if we could build a system to help police in developing nations?&quot; The solution, presented in breathtakinThu, 22 Sep 2005 02:50:18 -0400Unmanned Flight Machines for Fight & Monitoring Galleryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/unmanned-flight-machines-for-fight-amp-monitoring-galleryCheck out this great page, the &quot;Unmanned flight machines for fight &amp; monitoring&quot; Gallery. It's in German, so I've linked to the Google translation. It shows a huge list of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) along with descriptions. A lot of these I've never seen before. Also included are Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:23:12 -0400Chinese Huitong Robot Does Swordplay!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/chinese-huitong-robot-does-swordplayOh man, I want one of these! Unveiled on September 18th at, &quot;An exhibition of major achievements of the national 10th Five-Year program,&quot; The &quot;Huitong&quot; robot, &quot;possesses functions including sense of sight, audio dialogue, sense of force and sense of balance. This humanoid roWed, 21 Sep 2005 16:12:40 -0400Get Yerself a New Hand, with The Southampton Remedi-Hand!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/get-yerself-a-new-hand-with-the-southampton-remedi-handA team of folks from across the pond, University of Southampton, claim to have invented the best artificial hand so far. That's quite a claim for the 6 motor device. The, &quot;team has designed a prototype that uses six sets of motors and gears so each of the five fingers can move independently.&quWed, 21 Sep 2005 16:03:47 -0400Robot Brings Death to Weedshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-brings-death-to-weeds A robot has been invented that can weed crops. The robot strolls down crop rows, distinguishing between weeds and the good plants, removing the weeds. It was invented by a Swedish guy from Halmstad University, named Bj&ouml;rn &Aring;strand (the abstract for his PhD thesis is here). In a world wherSun, 18 Sep 2005 16:50:34 -0400Autonomous Robotic Droids Seek and Destroyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/autonomous-robotic-droids-seek-and-destroyI know I posted recently about the Predator drone killin' some Iraqi baddies, but that was a picnic compared to this!&nbsp;&quot;Robotic warplanes, finding and attacking targets by themselves, have been successfully tested. &quot;In early August, two American Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs),Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:40:41 -0400Big News: Worlds Smallest Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/big-news-worlds-smallest-robotI'll resist the temptation to make a joke about just how ironic it is that such a small thing is such big news, but a group of Dartmouth researchers just recently created, what's now dubbed, 'the world's smallest robot.&quot; Whether that's actually true or not, it's pretty darn small - measuring 60Sat, 17 Sep 2005 11:22:11 -0400Vex Programming Kit Out?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/vex-programming-kit-outI just heard from a friend about the possibility that Vex has (finally) come out with their programming kit. He says:&quot;Saw a radio shack ad &ndash; the Vex SW kit is now available &ndash; C based&quot;It's currently listed on Radio Shack's website as &quot;In Store&quot;, but for my zip code it Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:06:25 -0400Robotic CPR Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-cpr-machine&nbsp;Continuing with our &quot;robots saving lives&quot; theme, check out the robotic CPR machine that a Staffordshire, UK ambulance service has put in 100 of its ambulances. The Daily Mail says, &quot;In only 20 seconds, the machine can be ready to perform compressions on a sick patient, which maxWed, 07 Sep 2005 15:27:16 -0400Predator Drone Successfully Defends Basehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/predator-drone-successfully-defends-baseThree cheers for the US Army and for robots! SpaceWar.com recently reported that an unmanned US robotic drone, one of the popular Predators, successfully attacked a group of Iraqui insurgents about to attack a military base in the region. The insurgents were about to launch a morter attack on the baWed, 07 Sep 2005 15:13:50 -0400Review of Robotics Demystified by Edwin Wisehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-robotics-demystified-by-edwin-wise The folks at McGraw Hill graciously sent me a copy of Edwin Wise's new book, Robotics Demystified, for me to review. Unfortunately, I got it right around the time that I left for Hong Kong (study abroad) and I'm just now getting around to actually reviewing it. The title calls it a "self-teaching Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:29:10 -0400Pizza Vending Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pizza-vending-machine Yep, you read that right - it's a robotic pizza vending machine. Wonder's never cease over what you'll find on Delicious. I know it's not terribly related to this site's content, but I couldn't resist. Apparently, Wonder Pizza USA wants to bring &quot;fresh&quot;, delicious, and nutritious (?) pizzMon, 05 Sep 2005 11:24:18 -0400PC Mag Reviews the New Robopethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/pc-mag-reviews-the-new-robopetPC Magazine has published a review of WowWee toy's latest robotic amusement item - the Robopet. Retailing for $99, the Robotpet is next in the line of robot toys created by Mark Tilden and marketed by Wowwee. First came Robospaien, then Roboraptor, now Robopet, and hopefully before this x-mas, RobosMon, 05 Sep 2005 10:39:47 -0400Robots at Work in Katrina's Carnagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robots-at-work-in-katrina-039-s-carnage Dear God, Katrina raped the gulf coast of the US. Consider a donation to the Red Cross or your favorite aid charity. In related news, MSNBC published a report on robotics and hi-tech gear involved in the rescue process. Mentioned in the article is the University of South Florida's Institute for SThu, 01 Sep 2005 12:18:05 -0400Wakamaru Is Coming to Live with an Elderly Japanese Near You!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/wakamaru-is-coming-to-live-with-an-elderly-japanese-near-you It is exactly the catchiest name I've heard (but volumes better than &quot;Qrio&quot;), but Wakamaru is the latest in Japan's bid to take over the world with robots. That and help out their rapidly aging population. Wakamaru, weighing in at 30kg, 3ft tall, and anywhere from $9,000 to $14,000 USD (Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:40:00 -0400Lantronix Wireless Design Contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/lantronix-wireless-design-contest Here's your chance to win $5,000! The Lantronix wireless design contest, sponsored by, you guessed it, Lantronix, the makers of our favorite really small webserver. The goal is to &quot;Wirelessly network-enable your machine or device with a Lantronix WiPort&trade; ... and you could win $5,00Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:08:34 -0400Social Bookmarking Robot Rounduphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/social-bookmarking-robot-roundupHere's a quick roundup on robot related stuff in the social bookmarking scene (aka, Digg and Delicious). Robot spy plane - Shape-shifting like Odo! Well, not quite. &quot;Small robotic spy-planes have been developed that use shape-shifting wings to switch from being stable gliders to ultra-manoeSun, 28 Aug 2005 16:50:22 -0400WEIRD Bots from Japanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/weird-bots-from-japanVia, Akihabara News. See what 300 Euros will buy you in Japan? Judging from another picture on Akihabara, it seems you get about 9 servos, lots of wood, 3 battery packs, and some sort of proprietary controller board. The results? ... I have no idea, because the company website is in Japanese. LookinTue, 23 Aug 2005 12:07:18 -0400Impressive Video of ASIMO Racing Someonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/impressive-video-of-asimo-racing-someoneI found this off of Digg. It's a pretty impressive short film showing the Honda ASIMO racing an old man on an airport people mover. Especially note how &quot;easy&quot; it is for ASIMO to transistion from running to walking and vice versa. They've got a 30 second and a 60 second version. You'll needMon, 22 Aug 2005 11:55:20 -0400Minisumo Chassis Kit on Salehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/minisumo-chassis-kit-on-sale Dan Gates, with Southern Oregon Robotics, is selling their extended Mini Sumo chassis kit for $30. This about 33% off the regular price of $45. The kit includes hardware, wheels (from Tigerbotics), and two servos. Keep in mind the servos aren't modified, but are easily hacked. The platform is ripe Mon, 22 Aug 2005 11:36:18 -0400IAUVC Conclusionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-conclusionAh, back home to North Carolina where the tea is sweet (very sweet) and the humidity makes it feel 15 degrees hotter.&nbsp;As promised, I'm here to provide closure to NCSU's journey to San Diego. And, no, we didn't place in the competition. We were so very close - one of the top contenders actually.Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:40:53 -0400IAUVC Day 5 - Preliminary Roundshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-day-5-preliminary-roundsWell, it's 10:21 AM. Our first preliminary run starts at 11:00 AM. As of now, two teams have made it through the gate, and two teams haven't showed up. One team, I think the University of Florida, navigated to the acoustic pinger and surfaced. We also have another run tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM. Sat, 06 Aug 2005 07:27:21 -0400IAUVC Day 4 - Final Testing Dayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-day-4-final-testing-dayIt's almost 9PST and I'm standing here blogging pool (amazingly large dive tank?)-side. Our arrival time was pushed up one hour this morning to get teams here in time for some live coverage from a local San Diego TV station. ... Yeh, definitely got up at 5 AM. Mike and I walked into the command/al Fri, 05 Aug 2005 05:50:56 -0400IAUVC - Pictures 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-pictures-2I've got a lot of audio but it's taking a long time to edit. Fingers crossed I'll have the first podcast up this afternoon. In the mean time, here's a few pictures from the first day of practice. shot of our setup Here's Seawolf being hoisted into the water for the first time. Behold the beauThu, 04 Aug 2005 08:13:05 -0400IAUVC - Pictureshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-picturesWell, I lied. Apparently I do have my camera cable. So, here's some pictures from earlier today. When the sun goes down, it gets pretty chilly here. Matt was freezing his butt off in the pool for a couple of hours, and now Jim is in the pool. NCSU University of Florida Montreal Wed, 03 Aug 2005 18:47:43 -0400IAUVC - San Diego Day 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/iauvc-san-diego-day-1Day one of the NCSU Underwater Robotics team's trip to San Diego for the International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition has come and gone. We arrived in San Diego around 10 AM after some miserable flight time. We waited around in the airport for about 2 hours for our luggage and a proper siMon, 01 Aug 2005 19:00:00 -0400Off to San Diegohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/off-to-san-diegoWell, the 8th Annual International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition starts this Wednesday. That's the main reason why there hasn't been much activity on here. I'm on the NCSU Underwater Robotics team and we're taking an awesome robot to San Diego. There's pictures on our website. (btw, thatMon, 01 Aug 2005 04:14:53 -0400Bomb Robot Helps Secure Boobytrapped Meth Labhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/bomb-robot-helps-secure-boobytrapped-meth-labWell, it looks like meth lab perps are getting all fancy on law enforcement and boobytrapping their operations. We get a story out of the St. Louis area about a bomb removal robot getting put to good use. &quot;... RMI-9WT Bomb Removal Robot, owned by St. Louis County police, ... detonated the [bomThu, 21 Jul 2005 08:22:30 -0400Da Vinci Robot Slicing and Dicing Onwardshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/da-vinci-robot-slicing-and-dicing-onwardsHere's a neat article about the UNC Hospital (just down the road from me) using Da Vinci surgery 'bots to treat cervical cancer. Doctors there think that robots are one of the best ways of doing a hysterectomy. One patient said, &quot;I had surgery July 1 on Friday and came home on Saturday.&quot; Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:14:17 -0400RoboCup 2005 Resultshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robocup-2005-resultsMuch apologies for not covering this sooner, but the final results from RobotCup 2005 have been released. The Small Size league winners are predictable - Germany (FU-Fighters), Cornell (Cornell Big Red), and Singapore (Field Rangers). First place for Middle Size goes to Japan, and first place in 4-lMon, 18 Jul 2005 07:02:03 -0400Doctors Eliminating Actual Visitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/doctors-eliminating-actual-visitsThe Lincoln Journal Star Online has an interesting article about telepresence doctor bots. The idea is that a doctor can check up on his patients without ever leaving the office, by way of a two way video conferencing robot. The way I see it, now he can bill you $500 dollars for that 5 minute (andMon, 18 Jul 2005 03:07:53 -0400NYT Reviews Nuvo - Yet Another Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nyt-reviews-nuvo-yet-another-walking-robotIt appears that New York Times journalists have all the luck, because this one got to review the latest from ZMP Inc., a cute yellow walking robot pal. Of course, the one central glowing eye does seem a bit spooky, but that's beside the point. Nuvo, who sells for about $6,000 (ouch) is, &quot;markThu, 14 Jul 2005 02:34:06 -0400Breakdancing Transformershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/breakdancing-transformersWhen I first read that page title on Delicious I had visions of metal coils and current and ... dancing. However, I was wrong! Behold, a quicktime video of our favorite 80's cartoons breakdancing. Also, in related news, Transformers is going to be made into a movie. Oh the suspense! &nbsp; Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:54:52 -0400Latest Issue of Sensors & Transducers Magazinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/latest-issue-of-sensors-amp-transducers-magazineThe latest online issue of Sensors &amp; Transducers Magazine is now available. Featuring a nifty little transaxel accelerometer, with a &quot;sensitivity of 5 mV/g and a measurement range of &#1042;&plusmn;1000 g peak&quot;, a &quot;strain guage direct to PC&quot; device, and a paper on remote elecSun, 10 Jul 2005 17:04:50 -0400Interview with Colin Angle of iRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/interview-with-colin-angle-of-irobotNews.com has done an excellent interview with iRobot's Colin Angle. About Roomba, Angle says the &quot;... company has shipped 1.2 million Roombas&quot;, and that, &quot;... we'll be announcing an API of sorts for it.&quot; That confirms our earlier post about it. On the &quot;dissing Japan&quot;Thu, 07 Jul 2005 16:18:35 -0400Robot hand performs remote breast checkshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-hand-performs-remote-breast-checksI will make no commentary ... Tue, 05 Jul 2005 13:44:02 -0400Duke TIP Robotics Class 2005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/duke-tip-robotics-class-2005This is a shout out to all my students from the Duke TIP 2005 Robotics class! These guys just spent the last three weeks spending 7 hours a day building robots. That's hard core. Congratz are also in order for the originator of the curriculum, and my co-instructor, Ken Boone. &nbsp; We spent the fSat, 02 Jul 2005 10:08:22 -0400About The Leaf Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/about-the-leaf-projectI first found out about the Leaf Project about a one month ago when John Edwards showed off his newly constructed base for a robot built on the open source Leaf Project - A robotics project using artificial intelligence and vision. I later contacted John via e-mail to get his input on the project. Fri, 01 Jul 2005 17:36:41 -0400Roomba serial port control info to be releasedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roomba-serial-port-control-info-to-be-released Update: iRobot is going to relase the "hacking kit" sometime in November I was flipping through Business 2.0 and came across this about the Roomba:&nbsp; Ever wish you could dispatch a robot to grab you a beer? That day might soon be here, thanks to an as-yet-unannounced decision by iRobot. In eaFri, 01 Jul 2005 13:00:16 -0400How to Crimp Connectorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-crimp-connectorsThis is a little how-to guide on crimping connectors for various electronics projects. The art of crimping is sometimes a difficult one, but necessary for 1) reliable and 2) decent looking connections. Breadboards are nice for quick wiring projects but in the long run they are unreliable and look pMon, 27 Jun 2005 14:48:41 -04002005 Artbot Contestants Announcedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/2005-artbot-contestants-announcedEveryone's favorite robots+art exhibit, Artbots, has announced it's exhibitors for this years show, to be held in Dublin, Ireland on July 15-17, 2005. 22 exhibits were chosen which encompass 33 different artists from 10 different countries. You can view a full list of exhibitors here. The projects Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400Robot Warriors Save US Liveshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robot-warriors-save-us-livesDragon Runner - military.comTwo news stories about robots in the military and how they are helping to save our soldiers lives: The first story, says that the enemy is wising up to their mechanical adversaries and are starting to target them. Better a robot than a soldier. The story focus' on the DrTue, 21 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400Electronic Component Jewelryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/electronic-component-jewelryI never could have imagined that circuit components could make such attractive jewelery. Seriously. Not only do I (a male) find it really geeky and hot but I have it from a reliable female source (my not too geeky girlfriend) that it's also quite cute. My favorite would have to be the diode choker Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:02:20 -0400NASA's Nanosatelite Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/nasa-039-s-nanosatelite-systemTake a look at NASA's latest revision to it's Miniature Autonomous Extravehicular Robotic Camera (Mini AERCam) designed to help out spacecraft and ground crew see around and inside the spacecraft. The latest prototype, &quot;nanosatelite&quot;, is 7.5 inches in diameter and weights around 10lbs. &qTue, 21 Jun 2005 07:45:05 -0400Who is This Theo Jansen Guy?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/who-is-this-theo-jansen-guyThe first time I heard about this guy, Theo Jansen, was in this news article. The video of one of his creations was amazing. Really amazing. &quot;Theo Jansen creates unique machines that collect wind with their wings, and store the energy in bottles that he calls their stomachs.&quot; '&quot;It wMon, 20 Jun 2005 16:11:10 -0400Toshiba getting closer to "life support robot"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/toshiba-getting-closer-to-life-support-robotHere's a pretty comprehensive article on Toshiba's quest for a &quot;life support robot.&quot; They will be demoing the robots at the Prototype Robot Exhibition in Japan from June 9 to 19th. The will be demoing two robots - Robot one is able to recognize a specific voice in a crowd from any directioMon, 13 Jun 2005 15:58:03 -0400Robotic Woman Comes to a Horror ... er ... Hospital near youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/robotic-woman-comes-to-a-horror-er-hospital-near-you Check out the picture and tell me if it isn't a bit ... weird. No, not the guy, the woman - She's fake! She's yet another feature at the World Expo 2005 which we covered previously. It/she breaths in a human like manner, has 31 points of articulation in her torso, skin-like silicon covering, naturSun, 12 Jun 2005 06:34:27 -0400Roll your own robotic helihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/roll-your-own-robotic-heliWell folks, here's your opportunity to fulfill all your childhood dreams of having a robotic helicopter. Check out the Cheap Robotic Helicopter Howto. The intro reads: This document explains how to build a 300 g, 3D-capable helicopter with embedded Linux and Bluetooth datalink for less than 500 EURSat, 11 Jun 2005 11:51:15 -0400AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America Symposiumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/auvsi-039-s-unmanned-systems-north-america-symposiumCircle you calendars for June 28-30. AUVSI is putting on their annual robotics shindig! You can read the official press release or visit the website here. Highlights are said to include &quot;150,000 square feet of hardware and static equipment displax,&quot; lots of cool talks, good networking, andSat, 11 Jun 2005 10:36:50 -0400Big Bucks at the World Expo 2005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/big-bucks-at-the-world-expo-2005I wish I were there: "Word is the robots are the stars of World Expo 2005. Japanese robots of various designs serve functional roles here as multilingual information guides, security guards, garbage collectors, and floor cleaners." "The Toyota exhibit has a two-part robot show featuring a robot jaMon, 06 Jun 2005 13:02:44 -0400Ballroom Dancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/ballroom-dancing-robotMmmm hmmmm ... well, it's very bizzare looking. Not only does it have, "a woman's face, a sensor around its waist and can move in all directions on its three wheels hidden underneath an evening gown," but a very evident female body. Don't worry ladies, "a male version [is] under development." Oh yMon, 06 Jun 2005 12:54:15 -0400Self Replicating Rapid Prototype Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/self-replicating-rapid-prototype-machineIt seems to me that this article is full of handwaving, but here goes - apparently, a doctor of Mechanical Engineering in the UK has come up with a self replicating rapid prototype machine, you know, the ones that can create anything by building up layers of plastic? His plans are to eventually markSun, 05 Jun 2005 03:48:17 -0400Real Robot Whiskershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/real-robot-whiskersWell, this is by far one of the more interesting robot sensing devices I've seen in a while. It's like your standard bump sensor whiskers on steroids. A group of researchers from schools that I can't pronounce have come up with the ultimate robot whiskers solution - a motor spins the whisker in a Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:47:37 -0400Jaw Dropping Mechanical Arthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/jaw-dropping-mechanical-artI have to say, the art of Arthur Ganson is some of the most amazing stuff I've seen in a long time. &quot; Self-described as a cross between a mechanical engineer and a choreographer, Ganson creates contraptions composed of a range of materials from delicate wire to Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:29:35 -0400Link dumphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/link-dumpYet another article about US FIRST. Dale at RobotHaven posted a nice round up of Sourceforge.net related robotics projects. It looks like the folks from Whitebox Robotics have started a company blog. First post entitled &quot;The White Box Robotics PC-BOT Manifesto&quot;. Oh, and they've also updaThu, 02 Jun 2005 15:07:05 -0400Atmel Seminar 2005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/atmel-seminar-2005Today I went to Atmel's 2005 Microcontroller Seminar series in my lovely homeown. I usually like to attend these because 1) they give away cool stuff and 2) there is usually a good lunch involved. This time 'round I didn't win anything, but the lunch was good. They gave out their (now) standard BThu, 02 Jun 2005 14:39:47 -0400Effectively Using the Sharp GP2D12 Rangefinderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/effectively-using-the-sharp-gp2d12-rangefinderIn this article, Jean-Christophe shows you how to maximize the utility you get out of a Sharp GPD12 rangefinder. Overview: This application note is intended to provide a good overview of the Sharp GP2D12 sensor (Fig. 1) and its use, especially for dynamics application. I hope it will Sun, 29 May 2005 15:40:31 -0400Building an Infrared Remote Decoderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-an-infrared-remote-decoderCraig Gardner shows you how to build an infrared remote decoder - control your robot with a TV remote! Adding a form of remote control to your robot can be fun but radio can sometimes be over kill. Infrared such as used for your TV, VCR and other equipment is a simple way to add control to a projeSun, 29 May 2005 15:26:21 -0400Review of Combat Robots Completehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-combat-robots-completeZac Soden reviews Combat Robots Complete UNLESS you have pay TV, there is not much coverage of robotic combat here in Australia. Of course there is the occasional airing of Robot Wars, but other than that we don't get much exposure to this quite fast growing sport. This lack of exposure also meanSun, 29 May 2005 15:24:01 -0400Review of Lego Mindstorms Interfacinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-lego-mindstorms-interfacingZac Soden reviews Lego Mindstorms Interfacing THE LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System is the most advanced construction toys to date and has been amazingly successful, opening the LEGO market to a whole new audience of builders, both young and old. Being a fan of all things LEGO, I had to geSun, 29 May 2005 15:22:18 -0400Review of Easy Microcontrol'nhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-easy-microcontrol-039-nZac Soden reviews Easy Microcontrol'n A YEAR ago I would have never imagined myself programming a PICmicro MCU in assembly language. Even just considering learning the assembly code seemed a daunting task, let alone writing my own programs in it. But all that changed when around four months ago my bSun, 29 May 2005 15:20:16 -0400TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/tab-electronics-build-your-own-robot-kitZac takes a look at the TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit Designers: Myke Predko and Ben Wirz Publisher: McGraw-Hill Rating: 4/5 Notes: Excellent for beginners PROBABLY a month ago I remember visiting my local Dick Smith Electronics and noticing a Sun, 29 May 2005 15:14:37 -0400A Review of the Leatherman Multitoolshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-review-of-the-leatherman-multitoolsThis is a large review of many different Leatherman multitools - perfect for building robots with!In a geek's toolbox, especially robot geeks, there are loads of great tools: pliers, soldering irons, solder suckers, drills, screw drivers, and the list goes on and on. However, one tool that no robot Sun, 29 May 2005 15:05:35 -0400A Review of the OOPic 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-review-of-the-oopic-2This is a review of Savage Innovation's new microcontroller, the OOPic 2 By now, all the regular readers here at The GoRobotics Network are probably aware of the OOPic processors. This little beauty is loaded with great features (and a great price) that make it quite attractive to robot builders.Sun, 29 May 2005 15:03:10 -0400A Review of Joe Nagata's LEGO Mindstorms Idea Bookhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-review-of-joe-nagata-039-s-lego-mindstorms-idea-bookThis is a review of&nbsp; Joe Nagata's LEGO Mindstorms Idea Book While surfing around the 'net the other day I came across the website of No Starch Press. What caught my eye was the fact that they published a couple of LEGO Mindstorms books that I've seen around. While I don't have LEGO MiSun, 29 May 2005 15:02:00 -0400Review of Robosapienshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/review-of-robosapiensThis is a review of the book Robotsapiens One of the latest additions to the growing array of robotics related books is the book entitled Robosapiens. The authors describe their new book as a &quot;field guide to our mechanical future.&quot; Husband and wife team, Peter Menzel and FaithSun, 29 May 2005 14:59:09 -0400How To Build A Simple Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/how-to-build-a-simple-robotDo not miss the new, up-to-date and detailed How to Build a Robot - Grand Tutorial Series This article lists some ideas for starting a simple robot. A good read for beginners. If you like this article, check out this. How to Build A Simple Robot, The Beetle Robot. This is the first of a series onSun, 29 May 2005 14:30:39 -0400Adding a Shaft Encoder Directly Into A Servohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/adding-a-shaft-encoder-directly-into-a-servoHere's a nifty hack to add a shaft encoder directly into a servo box. Parts:1. Servo - Preferrably a Futaba or Tower Systems2. Drill3. Photointerrupter - Rat. Shack #276-142 (NOT the package with the diode and transistor separate),or any standard 'U' shaped photointerrupter -Sun, 29 May 2005 14:22:02 -0400A Simple Cheap and Small Robot Basehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-simple-cheap-and-small-robot-baseHere's instructions on how to make a simple and cheap small robot base. Ever since my initial start in robotics I've been fascinated with small robots. Small 'bot seem to have this amazing charm about them. Maybe it's the 'wow!' factor, or maybe it's 'just because.' This tutorial will step you tSun, 29 May 2005 14:20:29 -0400A Simple And Free ADC For Your Microcontrollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/a-simple-and-free-adc-for-your-microcontrollerThis article shows how to use an ADC chip on your next project. Introduction For this this project you can either choose to use the MAX186 or the MAX187. The differences between these two chips are described below. The MAX187 is an 12 bit onSun, 29 May 2005 13:18:30 -0400Assembling A FLED Solar Enginehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/assembling-a-fled-solar-engineThis article details how to build a FLED solar engine for your next BEAM project. 1. Take the 3904 transistor and using a pair of long nose pliers carefully bend the collector leg (that's the one on the far right) so that it is perpendicular to the tSun, 29 May 2005 13:14:45 -0400Using a Dot Matrix LCD With a Microcontrollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/using-a-dot-matrix-lcd-with-a-microcontrollerThis article shows how to hook up a LCD screen to your microcontroller. LCD displays are a great way to add output to your robot - they can be a very useful debugging aid and also can make controlling the robot much easier (setting options, vieSun, 29 May 2005 13:13:07 -0400Building A BEAM Symethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-a-beam-symetHow to build a BEAM symet. The symet for some reason always tends to be a three fold rotation symmetrical robot, but I like to push the envelop a little. The Quaret, hence its name, is a four fold rotation symmetrical robot. It's very small, very active, and a lot of fun to watch. So enoughSun, 29 May 2005 13:11:32 -0400My Firefighting Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/my-firefighting-robotAs I mentioned in last month's article, I'd decided to turn my robot into a fire-fighting robot. Because of scheduling conflicts, I couldn't attend the international contest in CT, but I was able to compete in our club's local contest. Unfortunately, because of short time constraints I didn't do so Sun, 29 May 2005 11:24:49 -0400Experiences With The Lynxmotion Line Tracker Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/experiences-with-the-lynxmotion-line-tracker-kitBernie's experiences with the Lynxmotion line tracker kit. Having just finished my hexapod robot and before progressing to a more advanced model with jointed legs, I decided I would like to try my hand at a wheeled robot. I made up a robot platform to experiment with and to try different sensSun, 29 May 2005 11:21:55 -0400Salvaging Partshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/salvaging-partsRead about Bernie's experiences with salvaging parts for robots. Click for bigger pic. My interest in Robotics began when I decided to try and introduce some new interests to my Grandsons, in order to get them off their Play Stations and computer games. The idea was good but, to some extent, backfSun, 29 May 2005 11:19:27 -0400Taking Care of Your Robots Power Sourcehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/taking-care-of-your-robots-power-sourceOne of the single most expensive components that go to make up an amateur mobile robot is its power source. Of course, I'm speaking of the batteries that supply the current necessary to power motors, sensors and processors on board the robot (unless any of you have worked the bugs out of cold fusionSun, 29 May 2005 10:58:05 -0400Building A Maze Solving Robot - Part 3 ... Well, it used to be one ...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-a-maze-solving-robot-part-3-well-it-used-to-be-oneAs the dead line came closer and closer to when my 'bot needed to be finished I became more and more frustrated, frantic, and sleep deprived. I worked for hours in 1st 3 weeks of February! Many all-day-ers and late nights. One night I even said &quot;I'm staying up till it works!&quot; ... I finalMon, 28 May 2001 19:00:00 -0400Building A Maze Solving Robot - My Experiences - Part 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/building-a-maze-solving-robot-my-experiences-part-2Ok, last time we talked about my brand new (supposedly) maze solving robot. I have to admit that it is hard to keep on track with just making it a maze solver. There is so much more that I want to add! Oh well, so little time. Unfortunately I didn't get to much done in the way of coding. I was, howMon, 28 May 2001 19:00:00 -0400🐕XiaoR GEEK AI Bionic Robot Dog – Smart Interaction, Explore the Future of Robotics!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xiaor-geek-ai-bionic-robot-dog-smart-interaction-explore-the-future-of-robotics<p>🐕The robot dog Built-in Raspberry Pi development board, integrated with rich machine vision AI play, with voice control, face recognition,<br /> color recognition, QR code recognition, vision patrol, handle control<br /> and other functions.</p> <p>🤖The robot dog mimics realistic canine movements, including<br /> pace, walk, trot, hop, and also can make many kinds of movements, such as greeting, playing dead, surrendering, stretching, peeing, etc.,<br /> providing an authentic pet-like experience, providing an authentic<br /> pet-like experience.</p>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:04:51 -0400Yahboom Most recommended ROS educational robot kits in 2025https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-most-recommended-ros-educational-robot-kits-in-2025<p>With the continuous development of ROS educational robots, more and more high-quality ros robot kits are being launched, suitable for students and educators of different ages.</p> <p>In this article, I will recommend 9 most noteworthy ROS educational robot kits in 2025. These robots not only have excellent technical performance, but also can help students better master knowledge in robotics, artificial intelligence, and programming.</p>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:38:09 -0500Echo : an intelligent autonomous bipede robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/echo-an-inteligent-autonomous-bipede-robot<p>Echo is an intelligent autonomous bipede robot based on RC servos, Arcuino Nano 33 IOT and Alexa Echo Pop.</p> <p>https://sites.google.com/view/spt06/bipede</p> <p>https://youtu.be/Ih-FSBOW-JI</p> <p>https://youtu.be/xNN_q9Rki-0</p>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:43:01 -0500The Animalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-name-robot-yet<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>So After wow, almost 8 years of building robots, Am now my sixth, while I don&#39;t have 6 Robots, they&#39;ve always been like an evolution.<br /> <br /> Since moving 6 years ago, to a house with a large garage, have been able to have the space and freedom to build lots of things, Arcade Cabinets from 32inch TV and Racing sim.<br /> But building Robots being my main love, as with the attached 2 trailers for my kids and there friends, so much fun to be had.<br /> <br /> But Dave brain wanted to build a bot with front steering, doing away with tank/skid steer</p>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:48:42 -0500Zhorik 1 (stair climbing robot platform)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zhorik-1<p>robot platform</p>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:53:03 -0400Affordable Robotic Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/affordable-robotic-hand-1<p>In 2023, I started a project to create an <strong>affordable prosthetic robotic hand</strong>. The first prototype was ready in March 2024.</p> <p>When I began exploring how to produce, sell, and distribute the hand to those who need it, I, unfortunately, encountered the harsh reality of<strong> medical certification</strong>: an essential process with the unintended consequence of stifling small companies&#39; projects at the outset.</p> <p>So, I <strong>shifted my target</strong> slightly: a <strong>hand for robots</strong> instead of humans&mdash;an easier project to start with, at least in terms of safety, regulations, and costs.</p> <p>Project Website: https://www.robotgarage.org</p>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:45:53 -0400First Look: Yahboom-DOFBOT Pro 3D Depth Vision Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-dofbot-pro-3d-depth-vision-robotic-arm<p>DOFBOT PRO is a desktop-level 3D AI vision robotic arm. Equipped with high-performance hardware such as 3D depth camera, 6-DOF joint, NVIDIA Jetson series board, 10.1-inch touch screen, etc. By integrating ROS robot operating system and forward/inverse kinematics algorithms, the complex motion control of the 6-DOF robotic arm is simplified. We integrate 3D vision technology into robotic arm control to realize depth ranging, shape recognition, height measurement, volume calculation and other functions. Based on these data,DOFBOT PRO can accurately identify, track and grab objects in 3D space.</p>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:18:47 -0500First Look: Yahboom-STM32 Self-balancing Robot Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-stm32-self-balancing-robot-car<p>STM32 self-balancing robot car is an innovative smart car based on the STM32 microcontroller, designed for exploring robotics and control systems. It is not only a toy, but also a learning and experimental platform suitable for educational institutions, enthusiasts and researchers.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:59:29 -0400First Look: Yahboom-Transbot ROS Educational Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-transbot-ros-educational-robot<p>If you like programming exploration, DIY creation; and you are looking for a ROS platform that allows you complete secondary development.</p> <p>This Tranbot ROS educational robot will be very suitable for you.</p>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:55:46 -0400Pedro 2.0 - Your gateway to STEAM educationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pedro<p>Pedro is a compact, DIY robot that you can build and program yourself. All parts of Pedro are designed to be 3D printed, and the robot can be assembled without any additional tools. The Pedro board, along with the nRF24L01 module, allows for wireless control, making Pedro a flexible and interactive project.</p>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:39:33 -0500First Look: Yahboom Micro:bit Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-micro-bit-robot-find-everything-you-need-here-and-start-your-first-microbit-project-right-away<p>Micro:bit is a portable Mini computer designed to help kids learn basic program-ming skills through funny activities.<br /> Yahboom is specialised in open source hardware and maker education. Based on BBC micro:bit, we bulid some new amazing robots that can be programmed and installed by a school child.</p>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:53:23 -0400First Look: Yahboom Raspbot V2 AI Vision Robot Car for Raspberry Pi 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-raspbot-v2-ai-vision-robot-car-for-raspberry-pi-5<p>It is an open source AI vision car for beginners, adopt&nbsp;Mecanum wheel&nbsp;chassis, Raspberry Pi 5 as main control. With high-definition camera, combining OpenCV image processing library and Media-Pipe machine learning framework. Raspbot V2 can realize color recognition, target tracking, license plate&nbsp;recognition, autopilot, face recognition, gesture recognition and other functions.</p>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:56:44 -0400Création de Cyborgs en 3D : De la Modélisation à l'Impressionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/creation-de-cyborgs-en-3d-de-la-modelisation-a-limpression<p>Dans ce projet, nous explorons la cr&eacute;ation de cyborgs en 3D, sp&eacute;cialement con&ccedil;us pour l&#39;impression 3D. Gr&acirc;ce &agrave; la mod&eacute;lisation num&eacute;rique, ces cyborgs prennent forme sous des designs d&eacute;taill&eacute;s et r&eacute;alistes, fusionnant technologie et cr&eacute;ativit&eacute;. Que vous soyez passionn&eacute; de robotique, artiste num&eacute;rique ou amateur d&#39;impression 3D, ce guide vous accompagnera &agrave; travers les &eacute;tapes cl&eacute;s, de la conception &agrave; l&#39;impression, pour donner vie &agrave; vos propres cyborgs futuristes.</p> <p>lien :&nbsp;https://cults3d.com/@CYBORDING</p>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:13:15 -0400Art project "Tranclukator" for the art park "Mysterious Forest"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/art-project-tranclukator-for-the-art-park-mysterious-forest<p>Available for viewing in the Mysterious Forest art park.</p> <p><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">https://vk.com/tainaforest</font></font></font></font></font></font></p> <p><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">https://youtube.com/shorts/ExO7-nzkq4M</font></font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">​</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:31:48 -0400Exploring Yahboom ROS Robotics: Choose most suitable ROS robot kit for youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/exploring-yahboom-ros-robotics-choose-most-suitable-ros-robot-kit-for-you<p>ROS (Robot Operating System) is a flexible framework for writing robot software. It integrates a rich set of tools and libraries, providing a solid foundation for building complex robot applications. Yahboom provide a variety of robot platforms, sensor modules to help users achieve transition from simple projects to complex systems.</p>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:52:33 -0400First Look: Cloud Based Customizable Consultant Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cloud-based-customizable-consultant-robot<p>ATEAGO Robot&nbsp;G1 is our new robot which can be used in reception, advertising, educating and consultation scenarios. We can implement customized knowledge database onto the cloud and the robot can answer any questions after that. It also has a big screen for advertising use.</p>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:32:18 -0400An Advanced Realistic Humanoid Robot Named Adamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-robot-named-adam<div>&nbsp;</div> <p>I&#39;m planning to build an advanced humanoid robot. Think Ex Machina, The Terminator, Data from Star Trek, etc... I want the robot to ultimately move like a human, be able to walk, run, jump, do chores, dance, do sports, have conversations realistically, paint, do sculpture, etc. Hope you enjoy following me on my EPIC journey :)</p>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:52:20 -0400First Look: 7-DOF AI visual collaborative robotic arm-JetCobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/7-dof-ai-visual-collaborative-robotic-arm-jetcobot<p>JetCobot is a 7-axis visual collaborative robotic arm. It uses the NVIDIA series development board as the main control board. It adopts a configuration similar to the UR robot, flexible movement, and maximum effective arm span of 270MM. Through the ROS robot operating system and inverse kinematics algorithm, the robotic arm coordinate control, motion planning, gripping and sorting functions are realized. It equipped it with a 0.3MP USB camera, combined with OpenCV images, machine vision, deep learning and other algorithms, can complete color interaction, face tracking, label recognition, model training, gesture interaction and other functions.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:57:03 -0400First Look: Yahboom Roboduino V2 Robot Car-A robot car that combines versatility, high performance and ease of use.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-roboduino-v2-robot-car-a-robot-car-that-combines-versatility-high-performance-and-ease-of-use<p>Roboduino V2 is a multifunctional robot car based on Yahboom UNO R3. The all-metal body with 60MM Mecanum wheels, combined with 4-channel motor independent drive, which can achieve 360&deg; omnidirectional movement. It is also equipped with an ESP32 WiFi camera module, which can realize real-time video transmission through the mobile phone APP. &nbsp;Users can realize RGB light special effects, line tracking, obstacle avoidance, infrared remote control and other functions through C language programming. Easy to assemble, suitable for people of different ages to learn programming.</p>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:16:17 -0400Self Balancing CMG (mechanical gyroscopes)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-cmg-mechanical-gyroscopes<p>Here are a couple of videos of my self balancing cmg efforts. I have been building these simple machines for about seven years now and am just infatuated with how they can stand up on two legs or two wheels.</p>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:31:09 -0400Look! There are many robot projects based on Raspberry Pi 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/look-there-are-many-robot-projects-based-on-raspberry-pi-5<p>Yahboom has built a complete Raspberry Pi product matrix. With the new generation of Raspberry Pi development boards coming out, what surprises will the two bring to developers when they meet?</p>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:06:27 -0400Self Righting Balancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-righting-balancing-robot<p>I bought a bunch of Dynamixel robotics servos a while back and decided to roll my own robot controller with wi-fi and bluetooth capabilities.<br /> The current firmware allows for PID calibration via an embedded web server. This allows for tuning the PID parameters via a phone or a computer. The robot uses bonjour/mDNS to make its presence known on the network. Scanning the QR code on the display will open a web page, where the user can tune PID parameters and select to save them to non volatile storage on the board.</p> <p>If the robot falls over, it will right itself and then attempt to rebalance itself.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:55:40 -0400Use of Raspberry Pi Boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/use-of-raspberry-pi-board<p>If you are a Raspberry Pi 4B enthusiast, you will definitely encounter these problems in the process of using Pi4.</p>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:45:27 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 4: Flight Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-4-flight-controller<p>Now that you have chosen or designed a UAV frame, and chosen the appropriate motors, propellers, ESCs, and battery, you can start looking into choosing a flight controller.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:15:05 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 1: Terminologyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-1-terminology<p>So you&rsquo;re looking to get into drones and UAVs? This tutorial series is designed to help you understand the emerging field of UAVs and guide you through the process of building your own UAV using off-the-shelf parts. The terminology and definitions used here are intended to give you, the reader an understanding of each term rather than a dictionary definition. Although many words may have multiple meanings, the definition is used in the context of UAVs / Drones.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:10:41 -0400Chess Playing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-playing-robot<p>A robotic arm that plays chess! This project integrates aspects of robotics, computer vision, and of course chess. And don&rsquo;t worry! It&#39;s very easy to set up, the code is written in Python&nbsp;and every step of the project is explained in this tutorial series, so it&#39;s perfect for those who don&#39;t have much experience in the field.</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:32:40 -0500Basics: How Do I Choose a Robotic Arm?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-a-robot-arm<p>Given the many types of robotic arms and the terminology associated with them, selecting the ideal one for your project may not be the easiest task.&nbsp;This tutorial explains some of the most relevant concepts about robotic manipulators as well as the different types and their capabilities so that you have a general idea of what to look for when choosing&nbsp;one.</p>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:54:33 -0500Robot Leg Torque Tutorialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/robot-leg-torque-tutorial<p>The Robot Leg Torque Tutorial is intended to compliment the RobotShop Leg Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section of the RobotShop Learning Center. This tutorial explains how to find the torques acting at each degree of freedom of a 6-legged (hexapod), 3DOF / leg &ldquo;insect&rdquo;...</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:53:57 -0400Self Balancing Robot with Yellow Motors on Smooth Surfacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-with-yellow-motors-on-smooth-surface<p>Demo and explanation of how to get a yellow motor Self Balancing Robot with no encoders to balance on a smooth surface. Mostly my research and experiences of finding that good balance is achieved with a correct timing loop and P and I terms of the PID controller.</p> <p>I built this robot 6 years ago and it balanced then on a smooth surface but later could not replicate it - now I know why and how. It is all about timing, frequency - Tesla was right.</p>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:40:53 -0400First Look: ROSMASTER X1-Cheap Lidar Robot Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosmaster-x1-cheaper-lidar-robot-car-compatible-with-raspberry-pi-5-jetson-nano-4gb<p>ROSMASTER X1 is a 4WD drive mobile robot with pendulous suspension chassis based on ROS robot operating system. It equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as lidar and depth camera, which can realize robot motion control, remote control communication, mapping building and navigation, following and obstacle avoidance, automatic driving, human body feature recognition and other functions. In addition, the ROSMASTER X1 also supports multiple remote control methods such as APP/handle/computer keyboard.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 15 May 2024 03:10:10 -0400First Look: ROSMASTER R2 - Ackermann Structure ROS2 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosmaster-r2-ackermann-structure-ros-robot<p>ROSMASTER R2 is a mobile car with Ackerman steering structure developed based on ROS2 robot operating system. It supports Jetson NANO, Jetson Orin NANO,Jetson Orin NX&nbsp;and Raspberry Pi 5 as main control boards. R2 is equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as laser radar, depth camera, voice interaction module, 520 motor racing rubber tire, which can realize robot mapping navigation, obstacle avoidance, automatic driving, human feature action recognition, voice interaction control and other functions. It also supports mobile phone APP, wireless handle, ROS2 operating system, computer keyboard and other remote control methods.</p>Fri, 12 May 2023 23:22:38 -0400First Look: ROSMASTER X3-Programmable ROS2 Robot with Mecanum Wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosmaster-x3-programmable-ros2-robot-with-mecanum-wheel<p>ROSMASTER X3 is an educational robot based on the robot operating system with Mecanum Wheel, compatible with Jetson NANO/Orin NX/Orin NANO and Raspberry Pi 4B. It is equipped with lidar, depth camera, voice interaction module and other high-performance hardware modules. Using Python programming, ROSMASTER X3 can realize mapping and navigation, following or avoiding, Autopilot and human body posture detection. It support APP remote control, APP mapping navigation, handle remote control, ROS system PC control and other cross-platform remote control methods.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:41:49 -0400First Look: ROSMASTER X3 PLUS-ROS Educational Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosmaster-x3-plus-ros-educational-robot-3<p>ROSMASTER X3 PLUS is an omnidirectional movement robot developed based on the ROS robot operating system. It is equipped with high-performance hardware configurations such as lidar, depth camera, 6DOF robotic arm, 520 high-power motor, voice recognition interactive module, and HD 7-inch display screen. It can realize applications such as APP mapping and navigation, automatic driving, human feature recognition, moveIt robotic arm simulation control and multi-machine synchronous control.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:16 -0400First Look: MicroROS-Pi5 ROS2 Robot Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microros-pi5-ros2-robot-car<p>This MicroROS-Pi5 ROS2 car is developed based on Raspberry Pi 5. It consists of a Micro ROS robot expansion board with ESP32 co-processor, 4PCS 310 encoder motor, high-quality tires, 7.4V 2000mAh rechargeable battery, MS200 lidar, 2MP camera, 2DOF gimbal and an aluminum alloy frame. It adopt ROS2-HUMBLE development environment and Python3 programming, and uses OpenCV image processing and MediaPipe machine learning algorithms to achieve multiple functions such as robot motion control, AI visual interaction, SLAM mapping navigation, RViz simulation and multi-machine synchronization control.</p>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:26:18 -0400Robot Minion Planthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-minion-plant<p>An Ardunio-based robot informs you via an audible voice if your plant requires water. Turning it on, placing him in a dry pot, and following the robot&#39;s instructions is what you should do. First it will ask to pour water on plants.</p>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:12:17 -0500Raspberry Pi 5 - Networking Safety: A Complete GUFW Firewall Guidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/raspberry-pi-5-networking-safety-a-complete-gufw-firewall-guide<p>&quot;Enhance your Raspberry Pi 5&#39;s security with our easy-to-follow GUFW Firewall Setup Guide. Perfect for both beginners and tech enthusiasts, this tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to safeguard your network. Join us in creating a more secure digital environment with your Raspberry Pi!&quot;</p>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:41:31 -0500Drumbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drumbot-1<p>Arduino Uno controlled servo arm that beats on any surface to work as a drum machine or metronome.</p>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:34:57 -0500ROS2 TurtleBot4lite "WaLI": Wall follower Looking for Intelligencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtlebot4lite-wali-wallfollower-looking-for-intelligence<p>For years I have dreamed of building a personal robot that is &quot;aware&quot;, and learns about its environment through wandering, mapping, collecting images for later classification and tagging through automatic and assisted dialog means.<br /> <br /> WaLI was to become this robot based on the ROS2 TurtleBot4 lite.</p> <p><strong># Turned out the Turtlebot4lite was returned, and this Turtlebot4lite based WaLi&nbsp;project is considered completed.</strong></p> <p>(Collecting parts for a future &quot;reincarnation&quot; WaLi)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:54:44 -0500Build a Brain using an Arduino -- Brainduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/build-a-brain-using-an-arduino-brainduino<p>Let&#39;s build a brain!&nbsp; Dr. Frankenstein had to go find one for his monster, but that creates all kinds of social and legal problems.&nbsp; And it doesn&#39;t have a convenient interface to our robot.&nbsp; And it&#39;s messy!&nbsp; So for our robotic monsters we need to make our own.&nbsp; We&#39;ll use an Arduino because... well, just because.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Sun, 28 Oct 2018 06:38:16 -0400Intro to 3D Printing!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/3d-printing<p>3D Printing was first invented in 1983. The first 3D printer was an SL type of 3D printer. It worked by using UV light to cure resin that soldifies in UV light. It would print this resin by having a UV lamp cure resin from a syringe like tube that would put the resin on a build plate and trace out each layer of an object to form it layer by layer. 3D printing also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM) is commonly used for Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Rapid Manufacturing (RM) is an easy way to produce products at low volume production that can be easily developed or customized to suit what ever your needs may be. More details will be covered in this section.</p>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:55:00 -0500First Look: Yahboom 18DOF Programmable DIY AI Hexapod Robot--Muto S2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-18dof-programmable-diy-ai-hexapod-robot-muto-s2<p>Muto S2 is a desktop-level bionic hexapod robot with aluminum alloy body. 18PCS 35KG metal servos and exquisite structural design enable it to perform various simulation actions with amazing flexibility and diversity. With the help of Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano as the main controller and Python3 programming, Muto can complete various functions such as color recognition, following, face tracking, QR code recognition, and visual line patrol. User can control it by mobile APP, wireless controller and computer web page button, can transmit the video captured by the camera to the mobile phone in real time. Muto S2 robot is an ideal companion for exploring technology, engineering and programming.</p>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:28 -0400Robot Arm Torque Tutorialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/robot-arm-torque-tutorial<p>This tutorial is intended to complement the Robot Arm Torque Calculator found in the Dynamic Tools section. The equations used in the calculator to determine&nbsp;the torque required at any given lifting joint (raising the arm vertically) in a robotic arm&nbsp;are presented here. Note that the</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:54:46 -0400Add 2DOF camera PTZ on Jetbot 2GB AI Robot Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/creating-a-chameleon-based-on-bbc-microbit<p>The original Jetbotmini car camera angle can only be adjusted manually, which limits the using ofr users. The expansion board provides two servo ports, which can be effectively used. Make the camera&nbsp;PTZ that can be programmed.</p>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:37:21 -0400How to create a light painting based on Microbit?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/how-to-create-a-light-painting-based-on-microbit<p>In this era full of creativity and infinite possibilities, some DIY enthusiasts and makers always like to create some interesting and beautiful works.</p> <p>Today I will share how to make the recently popular colorful light painting.</p>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:35:08 -0400First Look: Rosbot -an education robot for ROS Communityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosbo-an-education-robot-for-ros-community<p>Rosbot is designed for ROS&nbsp;developers, educators and students. The heart of Rosbot is the fully programmable software framework and configurable hardware architecture based on the most popular robotic platform - ROS. Roboworks is proud to be part of the ROS community and will continue to support our developers, educators and students via our Knowledge Base and Robotshop Community.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:37:56 -0400First Look: Rosbot Plus - An intuitive testbed for autonomous navigation & explorationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosbot-plus-an-intuitive-testbed-for-autonomous-navigation-and-exploration<p>The Rosbot Plus is an ideal AGV platform for outdoor Autonomous Mobile Robot projects. With built-in ROS controller, LiDAR and Depth Camera, Rosbot Pro 4WIS saves time and money for rapid prototyping or product development. Its battery life can go up to 4 hours with no load or 2.5 hours with full load. This is a serious professional AGV platform to be integrated with field robots and service robots both for indoor or outdoor environment. It can carry up to 45 kg payload and climb up to 30 degree slope. Rosbot Pro 4WIS is one of the most agile AGV platforms that can carry out big jobs at low cost.</p>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:47:53 -0500First Look: Yahboom AI Vision Robot Car - Transbot SEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-ai-vision-robot-car-transbot-se<p><strong>TRANSBOT-SE</strong>&nbsp;is a tracked robot car developed based on the robot operating system. The entire body is made of aluminum alloy. Equipped with a 3-DOF robotic arm and a 2-DOF camera PTZ,&nbsp;520 encoder motors, and a large-capacity battery. It is compatible with Jetson Nano B01 and Raspberry Pi 4B. Built-in OpenCV image processing algorithm, MediaPipe machine learning, AI deep learning framework, and movelt simulation platform, Transbot SE can realize functions such as robot motion control, gesture recognition, object recognition, tracking, automatic driving, and robotic arm simulation control.</p>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:58:39 -0400First Look: 12DOF ROS2 Robot Dog - Perfect Combination Of Smart Technology & Creativityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/12dof-ros2-robot-dog-the-perfect-combination-of-smart-technology-and-creativity<p>Yahboom Robot Dog is a visual AI robot dog with 12 degrees of freedom, mainly composed of 6 servos, aluminum alloy brackets, and a camera. It can flexibly complete a series of bionic actions and achieve omni-directional movement and six dimensional attitude control.Raspberry Pi as its main controller, with additional configurations such as lidar and voice module. Through Python programming, based on the Ubuntu 20.04 ROS2 system, many functions such as AI visual recognition, lidar mapping navigation, and voice control can be achieved. <strong>This robot is available on www.robotshop.com.</strong></p>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:19:17 -0400First Look: Yahboom Tinybit Pro Micro:bit AI Robot Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yahboom-tinybit-pro-micro-bit-ai-robot-car<p>Tinybit Pro is a combination of the popular Yahboom Tiny:bit car and K210 vision module. The car itself integrates a variety of components such as infrared sensor, ultrasonic module, sound sensor, and buzzer. Users can achieve interesting functions such as obstacle avoidance, following, and singing through MakeCode graphical programming. Plus with K210 module, Tinybit Pro can capture HD images to implement machine learning, image recognition, color detection, and target tracking.</p>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:29:14 -0400Robot Arm Inverse Kinematics Equationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/robot-arm-inverse-kinematics-equations<p>This tutorial is intended to compliment the Robot Arm Torque Tutorial and Robot Arm Torque Calculator. It explains one method of how to calculate the joint angles for a four degree of freedom articulated robotic arm.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:58:19 -0400Quadruino quadruped walking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruino-quadruped-walking-robot-controlled-by-the-arduino<p>Quadruino is a walking quadruped robot that is able to navigate obstacles efficiently. Its design focuses on simplicity of construction, using only two servos to drive its legs. In addition, it has an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor that interacts with the Arduino microprocessor, acting as a watchful eye to avoid obstacles.</p>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:59:18 -0400Star Wars Rickshaw Droid from Book of Bobba Fetthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/star-wars-rickshaw-droid-from-book-of-bobba-fett<p>Hi I&#39;m Tim O&#39;Sullivan, basically I have a love for recreating all things Star Wars. Over the last 6 years, my Droid building resume has included the likes of R2D2, BB8, DO,&nbsp;Chooper, a animatronic Rat Catcher, Animatronic Babu Frik,&nbsp; Animatronic Grogu,&nbsp; Animatronic Ithorian,&nbsp; Animatronic&nbsp;Argus (6 eyes), lifesize&nbsp;full animatronic&nbsp;C-3PO&nbsp;that was recently presented at the Center of Science and Industry Museum (CoSi) and now taking on a new fun and challenging project, The Rickshaw Droid from the Book of Bobba Fett.</p>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:11:59 -0400Automated Knife Sharpener with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-knife-sharpener-with-arduino<p>Two servo and drawer slide project to automate knife sharpening. Not really using this for this purpose, it was just to see what sort of problems I might encounter.</p>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:33:34 -0400Teslabot (Optimus) Wrist Mechanism Modelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/teslabot-wrist-mechanism-model<p>I got excited about the Teslabot wrist mechanism after watching a video interview between Herbert Ong and Scott Walter. Used junkbox stuff and Arduino Uno and two standard servos. Fascinating that they came up with such a simple mechanism.</p>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:26:07 -0400Fanbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fanbot<p>Automated a toy manual fan with servo and Arduino Uno. Just another useless machine.</p>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:56:01 -0400Alpha Bot - recognise, navigate & avoid (...& pick & deliver...)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alpha-bot-recognise-navigate-avoid<p>Been fascinated all my life with robotics, it became time to start my own little project - to experience all the problems and challenges myself and maybe, really maybe, to&nbsp;contribute a little to the implementation of robotics in the real life.</p> <p>First Mission&nbsp;- create the Alpha Bot!</p>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:54 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 8: Airplaneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-8-airplanes<p>The use of small unmanned aircraft for FPV and autonomous mapping is becoming increasingly popular, especially given the surge in the popularity of multirotors for FPV and the increasing availability of parts. This article includes some considerations if you are looking to create or purchase an airplane for use as a drone.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:19:08 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 5: Assemblyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-5-assembly<p>Now that you have chosen all of the main components for your UAV, you can begin assembly. This guide will try to cover common mistakes when assembling a multi-rotor UAV, as well as provide some helpful hints regarding the setup.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:16:32 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 7: FPV & Long-rangehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-7-fpv-amp-long-range<p>Lessons 1 to 6 of this series of articles involved the design considerations behind building a custom multirotor UAV / Drone. Lesson 7 however is optional and involves First Person View (FPV), cameras and long-range wireless RC considerations.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:18:13 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 6: Get it All Working Togetherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-6-get-it-all-working-together<p>In lesson 5 you should have finished assembling the drone (but not installed the propellers). The wires may not be very tidy, but seeing it all come together now has you excited for your first flight. Don&#39;t rush though, since even small mistakes can lead to a crash. You still have a few steps to go before your first flight, so be patient and follow the guidelines listed in this article.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:17:14 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV – Lesson 3: Propulsionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-3-propulsion<p>Now that you have either chosen or built a frame, the next step is to choose the right propulsion system. A complete propulsion system includes motors, propellers, ESCs, and a battery. Almost all small multi-rotor drones / UAVs are electric, with almost none being gas-powered. For this reason, we will focus on implementing electric propulsion using brushless DC motors.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:12:55 -0400How to Make a Drone / UAV - Lesson 2: The Framehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-drone-uav-lesson-2-the-frame<p>Now that you have decided to create your own custom or semi-custom UAV, the first step is to choose the platform. You can either choose to create your own, or base the project off a UAV frame or kit. There are many different types of frames, types, and sizes used to create multi-rotor UAVs. This guide covers the basic frame types, materials used to construct the frame, as well as design considerations. We welcome any feedback you have in the comments section below.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:11:29 -0400Robot Arm Torque Calculatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/robot-arm-torque-calculator<p>The Robot Torque Arm Calculator is intended to help you choose the right motor for each joint of your robotic arm. The torque (T) required at each joint is calculated as a worst case scenario (lifting weight at 90 degrees). Ensure your units are consistent. Most common units are kg-cm and oz-in.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:52:59 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 10: Programming Your Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-10-programming-your-robot<p>Welcome to the last lesson in the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that has covered the principles behind making your own custom robot. &nbsp;It would take much more than one lesson to teach you how to program a robot, so instead this lesson will help you with how to get started and where (and what) to learn. If you have arrived on this page without having gone through the entire series, we suggest starting with Lesson 1 which can be found in the table of contents.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:15:19 -0400How Important is The Speed of My Mobile Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-important-is-the-speed-of-my-mobile-robot<p>The velocity of a mobile robot is entirely up to the user. A robot that moves too fast might be more difficult to control whereas a robot that moves too slowly tends to appear sluggish. Given the diversity of robots possible, there is no set standard (nor should there be) for determining a robot&#39;s i</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:57:27 -0400How Does Wheel Size Affect My Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-does-wheel-size-affect-my-robot<p>Are you looking to make a wheeled robot and not sure what size wheel you need? Here we provide an insight into some of the equations which affect your robot&#39;s speed and distance traveled. Angular Velocity The velocity (feet per second) of a robot is directly related to the angular velocity, w (in</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:57:50 -0400How BIG Can I Make My Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-big-can-i-make-my-robot<p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPiS3SAGtbo You&#39;re thinking about building your first robot and have grandiose thoughts of making something like an exoskeleton or a giant robotic &quot;pet&quot; to strike fear into your enemies. As much as we dream about these robots and see them in movies, there are not many</p>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:15:51 -0500Drive Motor Sizing Tutorialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/drive-motor-sizing-tutorial<p>This tutorial is intended to complement RobotShop&#39;s Drive Motor Sizing Tool by providing you with a step by step explanation as to the calculations behind the dynamic tool. In the image below, half a mobile robot is shown.</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:53:16 -0400Basics: How Do I Choose a Microcontroller?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-a-microcontroller<p>For a beginner, choosing the right microcontroller may seem like a daunting task, especially considering the range of products, specifications and potential applications. There are many different microcontroller boards available on the market: Arduino; BasicATOM; BasicX; Blueroomelectronics; POB</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:29:30 -0400Basics: Where Can I Find Help and Resources?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-where-can-i-find-help-and-resources<p>Troubleshooting a robot, building a custom robot, or simply searching for the right part is significantly easier when there are others who are not only knowledgeable but are willing and able to help.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:32:02 -0400Basics: What Types of Mobile Robots are There?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-what-types-of-mobile-robots-are-there<p>A custom robot design often starts with a &quot;vision&quot; of what the robot will look like and what it will do. The types of robots possible are unlimited, though the more popular are: Land-based wheeled robot Land-based tracked robot Land-based legged robot Air-based: plane, helicopter, blimp.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:30:53 -0400Basics: What Tools do I Need?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-what-tools-do-i-need<p>Contrary to popular belief, expensive tools are not necessary when building custom robots. Tools such as oscilloscopes, CNC machines, laser cutting machines etc. are usually reserved&nbsp;for the hobbyist who makes many new robots each year, schools, companies or other institution.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:28:37 -0400Basics: What Tasks Can My Robot Perform?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-what-tasks-can-my-robot-perform<p>Robots can be used in almost any situation and are primarily intended to help humans in some way, shape, or form. If you are unsure of what you want your robot to do or simply want to concentrate your efforts on specific tasks,&nbsp;here are some ideas:</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:18 -0400Basics: How Do I Choose an Actuator?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-an-actuator<p>An actuator is a device that converts electrical energy into physical motion. Choosing the right actuators (which include DC motors, gear motors, servo motors, linear actuators, muscle wire etc.) requires an imagination and a bit of math and physics.&nbsp;The vast majority of&nbsp;actuators produce eith</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:30:23 -0400Basics: How Do I Control My Robot?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-control-my-robot<p>There are many different ways to communicate with a robot. Robots are most often controlled using a tether (wired), wirelessly or autonomously. Tethered The easiest way to control a robot is using a handheld controller connected physically to the robot using wires or a cable.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:29:06 -0400Basics: What is a Motor Controller?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-what-is-a-motor-controller<p>A Motor Controller is a device that acts as intermediary between your robot&rsquo;s microcontroller, batteries and motors. A motor controller is necessary because a microcontroller can usually only provide roughly 0.1 Amps of current whereas most actuators (DC motors, DC gear motors,&nbsp;servo motors e</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:32:28 -0400What Wheels Should My Robot Use?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/what-wheels-should-my-robot-use<p>Designing a mobile robot and wondering what wheels (and how many) you should incorporate? You&#39;ve come to the right place. Mobile wheeled or tracked robots have a minimum of two motors which are used to propel and steer the robot. Hobbyists tend to choose skid steering (like a tank) because of its s</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:59:03 -0400MBot2 Python Programming Tutorialshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/mbot2-python-programming-tutorials<p>The MBot2 robot is a versatile educational platform that can be used to teach students of all ages about robotics, programming, and electronics. In this tutorial series, you will learn how to program the MBot2 using the Python programming language. The tutorials will cover a variety of topics, from basic programming concepts to more advanced robotics applications. By the end of the tutorial series, you will have a solid understanding of Python programming and how to apply it to robotics projects using the MBot2 platform. So, let&#39;s get started!</p> <quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:40:46 -0400How Do I Choose a Battery?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-a-battery<p>Given the wide range of actuators and electronics which go into a robot, choosing the right battery may not be an easy task. This article guides you through the thought processes involved in choosing one or more batteries for your robot. NiMh Batteries LiPo Batteries Single Cell</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:50:57 -0400How Do I Interpret DC Motor Specifications?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-do-i-interpret-dc-motor-specifications<p>Choosing the right DC Motor (or DC gear motor) for a specific application can be a daunting task and many manufacturers only provide basic motor specifications. These basic specifications might not be sufficient for your needs. Listed below are ideal motor specifications and whenever possible, ways</p>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:04:18 -0500How to Make a Robot - Lesson 5: Choosing a Motor Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-5-choosing-a-motor-controller<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Now that the general shape, the actuators and the brain for the robot have been covered, it is time to make things move by selecting the motor controller. A motor controller often acts as &quot;intermediate&quot; between other parts of the robot like the microcontroller and motors.&nbsp;When you&#39;re done, move on to the next lesson - Controlling your Robot.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:11:16 -0400Basics: How Do I Differentiate Between Robotic Kits?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-differentiate-between-robotic-kits<p>Robots and artificial devices have always interested humans as they are the first devices mankind has created that have the potential to match and surpass our own abilities. For this reason, many technologically advanced companies have created robot kits in order to satisfy people&#39;s needs and designs.</p>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:51:20 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials - Lesson 9 - Programming Arduino Platforms Using a Different IDEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-9-programming-arduino-platforms-using-a-different-ide<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. By now you&rsquo;ve used the Arduino IDE but might be looking for something different;&nbsp;in this article, you&#39;ll find other software options for programming&nbsp;Arduino platforms.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:37:22 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 8 - Wheatstone Shield & LCDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-8-wheatstone-shield-amp-lcd<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. Since the creation of the post Interfacing a load cell with an Arduino board, we received many requests from customers about displaying the data read from the load cell on an LCD screen. This tutorial will show you a simple method to achieve this goal quickly.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:52:00 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 7 - Accelerometers, Gyros, IMUshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-7-accelerometers-gyros-imus<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and IMUs help determine linear and angular acceleration. This lesson covers the specific case where the sensor provides analog output, and described what each type of sensor is useful for. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:50:06 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 1 - Softwarehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-1-software<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. The series is intended for beginners and this first lesson covers downloading, installing, and opening the Arduino software. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:35:52 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 4 - IR Distance Sensor & Push Buttonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-4-ir-distance-sensor-amp-push-button<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers two topics: simple push buttons which are used extensively in robotics, and infrared distance sensors. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:40:13 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 6 - Force, Bend, Stretch Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-6-force-bend-stretch-sensors<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers the concept of a voltage divider which is needed when using many types of force, bend or stretch sensors. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:49:29 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 5 - Servo Motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-5-servo-motors<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino, and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators and more. RC servo motors come in all sizes and are used extensively in RC vehicles, animatronics and robotics. This lesson covers how to connect a low current RC servo to an Arduino, how to make it move.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:46:16 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 3 - Potentiometerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-3-potentiometer<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino, and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators and more. A potentiometer (like a rotarty potentiometer used in a knob) is one of the most useful types of input devices, and this lessons covers how to use one with Arduino. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:39:21 -0400Arduino 5 Minute Tutorials: Lesson 2 - Basic Code & Blink LEDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/arduino-5-minute-tutorials-lesson-2-basic-code-amp-blink-led<p>Welcome to RobotShop&#39;s 5 Minute Tutorials. This specific series focuses on getting started with Arduino and covers core concepts like basic code structure, interfacing with sensors, actuators, and more. This lesson covers the basic code structure, serial communication, and the Blink LED example. Once complete, use the table of contents to move on to the next lesson.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:36:32 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 8: Getting the Right Toolshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-8-getting-the-right-tools<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. At this stage, you should have all the main components for your robot including actuators, motor controllers, a microcontroller, sensors, and communication systems. This lesson covers the tools you may find useful when designing, building and assembling a custom robot. Once your robot is ready, proceed with lesson 9 - Assembling a Robot.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:36 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 7: Using Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-7-using-sensors<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Unlike humans, robots are not limited to just sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Robots use a variety of different electromechanical sensors to explore and understand their environment and themselves. This lesson covers the more popular sensors used in hobby robotics so you can determine which you want to implement. When you have selected, move on to the next lesson - Getting the Right Tools.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:37:53 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 2: Choosing a Robotic Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-2-choosing-a-robotic-platform<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Following the first lesson, you now have a basic understanding of what a robot is and what robots normally do. This lesson helps you determine what type of robot you might want to build and some of the advantages and disadvantages in starting with certain designs. Once done, proceed to the third lesson, Making Sense of Actuators.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:07:25 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 9: Assembling a Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-9-assembling-a-robot<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. This lesson will help you with designing and building a custom frame, where to place the parts you have selected and how to power the robot. The last lesson after this covers programming considerations.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:18:53 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 6: Controlling Your Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-6-controlling-your-robot<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. A &quot;robot&quot; does not necessarily need to be fully autonomous, and having some human input, or providing a human with output is often very beneficial, and this lessons covers various ways of communicating with your robotic creation. Once completed, you can move on to the next tutorial - Using Sensors.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:11:35 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 4: Understanding Microcontrollershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-4-understanding-microcontrollers<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. This lesson focuses on the &quot;brain&quot; of a basic robot, otherwise known as the &quot;microcontroller&quot; and covers what it is, does and how it will be used in the robot. Once complete, move on to lesson 5 - Choosing a Motor Controller.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:10:34 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 3: Making Sense of Actuatorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-3-making-sense-of-actuators<p>Welcome to the RobotShop Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making your own custom robot. Now that we learned about robotics in general in Lesson 1 and decided on which robot to make in Lesson 2, we will now choose the actuators that will make the robot move. Once complete, move on to lesson 4 - Understanding Microcontrollers.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:09:58 -0400How to Make a Robot - Lesson 1: Getting Startedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-make-a-robot-lesson-1-getting-started<p>Welcome to the RobotShop&nbsp;Grand Tutorial: How to Make a Robot, a series of 10 lessons that will teach you the principles behind making&nbsp;your own custom robot. This first lesson is aimed at anybody looking&nbsp;to get started in robotics and / or get a basic understanding of robotic terms such as &ldquo;voltage&rdquo;, &ldquo;current&rdquo;, &ldquo;motor&rdquo;, and &ldquo;sensors&rdquo;. Although this might seem pretty basic, even people with previous robot building experience might find useful information regarding the general method of building a robot. When you&#39;re done, move on to the next lesson &quot;Choosing a Robotic Platform&quot;.</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:06:28 -0400Drive Motor Sizing Toolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/drive-motor-sizing-tool<p>Drive Motor Sizing The Drive Motor Sizing Tool is intended to give an idea of the type of drive motor required for your specific robot by taking known values and calculating values required when searching for a motor. DC motors are generally used for continuous rotation drive systems.</p>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:11:14 -0400Electronics Done Quick 8 | Operational Amplifiershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-8-operational-amplifiers<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.</p> <p>The operational amplifier is arguably the most useful single device in analog electronic circuitry. With only a handful of external components, it can be made to perform a wide variety of analog signal-processing tasks.</p>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:11:23 -0400Electronics Done Quick 7 | Logic Gateshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-7-logic-gates<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simple as possible.</p> <p>Logic gates are the basis of decision making for electronic devices. A logic gate makes logical decisions based on the combination of digital signals present at its inputs. These basic gates are the building blocks of more advanced circuits.</p>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 17:10:06 -0400Electronics Done Quick 6 | Integrated Circuitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-6-integrated-circuits-ics<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.</p> <p>Integrated circuits (ICs) are the&nbsp;keystone of modern electronics. They are the heart and brains of most circuits. They are the ubiquitous little black chips&nbsp;you find on just about every circuit board!</p>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:18:31 -0400Electronics Done Quick 5 | Inductorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-5-inductors<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.</p> <p>Today, I will talk about inductors.&nbsp;They can be found in power supplies, radios, TVs, radars,&nbsp;electric motors, and wireless chargers!</p>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:12:10 -0400Electronics Done Quick 3 | Capacitorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-3-capacitor<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.</p> <p>This third lesson&nbsp;will talk about capacitors and their usage. As always, I&#39;m open to questions because I will only cover the basics but I can certainly explain more complicated stuff.</p>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 06:11:00 -0400Electronics Done Quick 2 | Diodeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-2-diodes<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and simply as possible.</p> <p>In this second lesson, we&#39;re going to talk about diodes! They are an essential part of everyday items, from television remotes to LED bulbs.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 24 May 2019 15:29:03 -0400Electronics Done Quick 1 | Resistorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-1-resistor<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and simply as possible.</p> <p>In this first lesson, we will talk about one of the most&nbsp;basic&nbsp;electronic&nbsp;components: The resistor! They come in many shapes and&nbsp;forms and by the end of this segment, you&#39;ll know (almost) everything you need to know to master the resistor.</p>Wed, 08 May 2019 15:38:45 -0400Electronics Done Quick 4 | Transistorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/electronics-done-quick-4-transistors<p>Welcome to Electronics Done Quick where I try to explain the most basic components used in electronics as fast and as simply as possible.</p> <p>For the fourth lesson&nbsp;of the series, I will be talking about&nbsp;the transistor. It exists in almost every electronic device around us&nbsp;from TVs, smartphones, and laptops to spaceships!</p>Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:05:12 -0400LOTP Robot Dog V2: Modular Autonomous Quadruped Robot Project (Open Source)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lotp-robot-dog-v2<p>&nbsp; <strong>Modular Autonomous Quadruped Robot Project (Open Source)</strong><br /> - Designed with Fusion 360&reg;<br /> - Coded in Arduino language on Teensy 3.5 &amp; Arduino<br /> - Modular structure (Lidar, Drone, Gas detection)<br /> - Autonomous features<br /> (Avoiding obstacle, maintain balance, pressure control)<br /> - PI (Proportion - Integral) control<br /> - Inverse Kinematics &amp; Kinematics formulas applied<br /> - Sense Capacity: Lidar, Gas detection, Pressure sensors<br /> Gyroscope, GPS, Wi-Fi connection, Camera</p>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:17:17 -0500Frequently Asked Questions for LIDAR-Lite v3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/frequently-asked-questions-for-lidar-lite-v3<p>In this tutorial, you will be seeing frequently asked questions for the LIDAR-Lite v3.</p>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:15:30 -0500Atomic Spider: A very large walking Black Widowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atomic-spider-a-free-walking-black-widow<p>I like street performers, steam punk, Stephen King and building stuff using my 3D printers and Arduino&#39;s. The other day I imagined a giant walking spider following me. The idea stuck&nbsp;and I started looking for octopod controls as a basis for the spider I want to build&nbsp;but I could not&nbsp;find what I have in mind. So I started to design the controls&nbsp;myself.</p> <p>I am still long way from completion</p> <p>I also post the progress on Instagram #atomicspider</p>Tue, 04 May 2021 10:19:24 -0400Stepper motor operated robot arm.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stepper-motor-operated-robot-arm<p>This robot arm is based on an IRB series of ABB robot arms. Its operated by stepper motors via an atmega32 that is connected to a PC via USB serial. I uses some clever counter-balancing.</p>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:40:40 -0500Make a servo turn more than 180 degrees - Updated with Version 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/make-a-servo-turn-more-than-180-degrees<p>Project to build a gearbox for standard servo so that it can turn more than 180 degrees and faster. In this case my servo will turn 450 degrees, two and half times faster.</p> <p>Version 2 turns about 550 degrees with ratio of about 3.6.</p>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:35:37 -0500IoT Traffic Monitor with Doppler Radar and Node Redhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/node-red-traffic-monitor<p>This tutorial describes how to set up a Node Red traffic monitor dashboard that receives vehicle speed information from an OmniPreSense OPS243-A radar sensor.&nbsp; The traffic monitor dashboard can be viewed anywhere to monitor the traffic on a street.</p>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:51:49 -0500Screwbolthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-wheeled-robot<p>I love building things especially Robots, am a go big or go home kind of guy :)</p> <p>Have built an Arcade Cabinet and Racing Sim and have enjoyed my current robot build and the kids love the 2 trailers.</p> <p>But I&#39;ve never been able to get 6 wheels out of my head</p>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:51:51 -0400Connect your Arduino MKR1010 to the Arduino Cloudhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/connect-your-arduino-mkr1010-to-the-arduino-cloud<p><strong>The Arduino IoT Cloud is a online platform that makes it easy for you to create, deploy and monitor IoT projects.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Many Arduino boards can be easily connected to the Arduino Cloud with a free plan or different professional plans.</strong></p> <p><strong>Here we can see an overview based on the Arduino MKR1010 Wi-Fi board</strong></p>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:50:03 -0400FRED (friendly robot employed domestically)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fred-friendly-robot-employed-dometically<p>FRED is a prototype full size robot designed to be a home helper specifically aimed at&nbsp; the elderly.&nbsp; In its final form, FRED will be able to perform rudimentary communication and will perform tasks using voice commands.&nbsp; FRED will use a modified &quot;Reachy&quot; arm to grasp objects and then will take the object to the person as requested.&nbsp; Currently, the mechanical system is 90% complete and FRED can run ROS 1 some simple navigation. Voice command is not yet active. The arm is not yet attached to the body.&nbsp; The plan is to have FRED be open source and allow others to contribute to the design and development.</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:32:35 -0400DOMO5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/domo5<div>DOMO5 aims to be a domestic robot of company and help and support. Among its functions: home automation, knowledge base, conversation, autonomic movement, artificial vision, voice recognition and voice synthesis. Among other.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The hardware part is already fully functional, being able to move, recognize faces, speak, listen, etc. We are working on the software part so that it can be completely autonomous.</div>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:10:26 -0500Inchworm-inspired robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inchworm-inspired-robot<p>I&#39;m very interested in different mechanisms... and different ways of locomotion, so I decided to try my version of an inchworm, especially because of its peculiar way of locomotion.</p>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:51:24 -0400Multi-agent Rosbot Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multi-agent-rosbot-system<p>Multi-agent Rosbot System is ideal for the following R&amp;D projects:</p> <ul> <li>Research on multi-agent robotic control systems</li> <li>Swarm robotic control systems</li> <li>Autonomous driving systems</li> </ul> <p>Each Multi-agent Rosbot System contains 3 to 5 rosbots (depending on the selection of your package). All the Rosbots are identical in their hardware and software configurations. All of them communicates with each other via a local Wifi network.</p> <p>Multi-agent Formation Algorithms and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithms are included in the package. This makes it easier and saves time for developer to create and control the multi-agent system.</p>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:20:50 -0400Piddle-paddle Machine - updated with 3rd videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/piddle-paddle-machine<p>A while back I came up with what I call a piddle-paddle toy which is simply a paddle with a rubber ball tied to it by a string. You swing the paddle back and forth to bounce the ball on both sides of the paddle. Quite entertaining. Anyway, as I often do, I wanted to automate the toy with a motor. It doesn&#39;t have a microprocessor but it is mechanical in nature and carries out a complex movement. Built it mostly for it&#39;s entertainment value. Hope you are entertained.</p> <p>Updated with new video: two balls bouncing.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:44:01 -0400Wearable Arduino Power Gripperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wearable-arduino-power-gripper<p><strong>Concept</strong></p> <p>While I was designing this mad gadget, I had in my mind a desire to create something with a really crazy mechanical sci-fi look that I could attach to my arm, that could grab objects and maybe crush them. :)</p>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:03:09 -0400Sumo robot competition 3kghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumo-robot-competition-3kg<p>The robot that we built is named &ldquo;Exypnos Robot&rdquo;, &ldquo;Exypnos&rdquo; means smart in Greek, and this robot is used as a Sumo Robot warrior in the course of MCE510. In this report we will talk about how we designed the robot, the testing, the weak points, the strategy, the limitations, what we learned, and the coding.</p> <p>this robot is a winner with first position.</p>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:39:17 -0400Shelob the biomorphic octopodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shelob-the-biomorphic-octopod<p>I have always been fascinated by spiders and robots, so I decided to build one :D</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:59:46 -0400Pickerbot - a tomato harvesting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pickerbot-a-tomato-harvesting-robot<p>The purpose of this project is to develop a harvesting robot for tomato green houses. The tomato harvesting robot should be able to navigate in a green house environment, recognize tomatoes and determine whether it is ripe enough to be picked. Then it should place the tomato to a nearby container without damaging it. After picking job has been done, it should also carry the tomato containers to the warehouse.</p>Thu, 26 May 2022 01:32:48 -0400Simone the A.I. Fembothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simone-the-a-i-fembot<p>I am a humanoid robot builder. Simone is the latest in a long line of life-size humanoid robots that I have built over the years. (Although I love Simone Giertz&#39;s work, no, my Simone has nothing to do with her.)&nbsp; This was built without a 3D printer using mostly off the shelf parts. A lot of hacking went into it.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 25 May 2022 23:49:53 -0400Formech Vacuum Forming Project: Clock Creation, A Time to Learnhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vacuum-forming-project-clock-creation-a-time-to-learn<p>The Formech Clock Project was created to introduce teachers and students to vacuum forming in a classroom setting.&nbsp;</p> <p>This instructional vacuum forming video will take students through the forming process from start to finish including vacuum forming a clock face using PETG plastic, trimming using a die cutter and press, assembling the clock movement, and lastly customizing the clock face using included templates.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 17:37:01 -0400Automated Dynamic Walking Toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-dynamic-walking-toy<p>I have this dynamic walking toy that is really fun to play with and decided to automate it - which takes some of the fun out of it but is a nice use of an ultrasonic sensor and standard servo. Surprisingly several problems to overcome to make it work as the toy is very very sensitive to changes in the ramp angle and even support mechanism.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 01:56:04 -0400Charge Pen Spinning Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/charge-pen-spinning-robot<p>Updated April 2020 with new video showing single servo operating top finger and single servo operating both servos.</p> <p>Updated with new video using thin fingers.</p> <p>This is an attempt to build a two &quot;finger&quot; robot that will Charge spin a pen simply by rolling back and forth on the X axis.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I can make it spin a little more smoothly by using smaller fingers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Am not sure if this is how a human hand accomplishes the task. I think probably the index finger needs to impart a small motion in the Z axis direction to get it spinning really fast. You can kind of see that motion in the gif below of a hand doing the charge spin.</p>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:27:56 -0500AVA - Advanced Verbal Assistanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ava-v2<p>This is my Ava.&nbsp; This is my 3rd bot and is the product of the last 4 years of work.&nbsp; Ava combines a custom verbal OS, NLP, 12 Neural Net Models, Visual SLAM, A* Pathfinding, Depth&nbsp;&amp; Color cam, Object Recog, 2 Thermal Cams, 12 Sonars, 8 Linear Actuators, and 12 Servos.</p> <p><strong>What New?</strong>&nbsp; <strong>ADDED 2 NEW VIDEOS, a Kinematics Engine, and a much Improved Object Recognition Engine</strong></p> <ol> <li>Using Depth and Kinematics to Detect and Touch Nearby Objects:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzI83MqptvA</li> <li>Playing a Card Game:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVJZJmSDMJo</li> </ol> <p>You can check out the rest of my videos at&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dEfXyZ0Y5pzVPYMSp0Naw</p>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:37:04 -0500Desktop Buddy (Garri)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/desktop-buddy-garri<p>Garri is what I call a Desktop Buddy or Social Robot.</p> <p>Garri&#39;s only function is to provide conversation to the end user.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:43:17 -0500Puppy - 3d printedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/puppy-3d-printed<p>Hello,<br /> this is my last robotic project after 8 years on this forum and my first 3d printed project.<br /> There is not much dog on the net. So, I decided to try to make one. I liked the size of I-SoDog and G-Dog<br /> KurtE&#39;s Phoenix code with a B4A DIY remote control HC-06<br /> I don&#39;t speak English but I understand. Sorry for mistakes<br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:45:52 -0400LadyBug/LadyBirdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ladybug-ladybird<p>Hello,<br /> <br /> I&#39;ve founded this model on a 3D website( https://grabcad.com/library/ladybug). I decided to redraw all ..and it &quot;works&quot;. Not as expected at this time but ...<br /> issue: adherence and speed<br /> I&#39;ve ordered some &quot;rubber foot 6mm&quot; .(seen attachments)<br /> <br /> so sorry for my english!<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:13:04 -0500Crawling Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crawling-robot<p>Crawler robot. Quadruped? Either has two, four or six legs, depends on how you count them.</p> <p>Using two standard servos, two microservos, arduino uno, sensor shield and HC05 Bluetooth module to communicate with RemoteXY app on my cell phone. Software giving me some problems and times out sometimes so need to see what is up with that before I will use if for anything else.</p>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 23:14:42 -0500Two Servo and Drawer Slide Pen Plotterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-servo-and-drawer-slide-pen-plotter<p>Haven&#39;t done a project in nearly a year. About time to pull out the junk box and do something.</p> <p>Built this primitive 2d pen plotter using two standard servos (plus one micro servo&nbsp;for pen) and 3 drawer slides. Software is DrawingBotV3 to create gcode which is sent to Arduino Uno via Python script. Simple and draws crude prints but perfect for artwork. Uses polynomial functions for x and y to translate servo angles into linear positions.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:09:01 -0500How to Choose The Right Telepresence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-choose-right-telepresence-robot<p>In the tutorial below we describe&nbsp;the main characteristics of&nbsp;telepresence robots to help the customers choose what they really need.</p>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:02:05 -0500DFRobotShop Rover 4WDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dfrobotshop-rover-4wd<p>The DFRobotShop Rover was originally designed to be one of the least expensive (and also one of the first) Arduino-based mobile robots on the market, and has proven to be quite a success. There have been various iterations including an omniwheel variation, as well as a Mecanum design. There are also a number of accessories like an expansion plate, encoders, sensor mount and more. This post is actually to emphasize that not all robotic endeavors end up successful, and to highlight the lessons learned. This was done back around 2013 and was more of a &quot;fun&quot; project.</p>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:46:00 -0400Wild Thumper based ROS robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wild-thumper-based-ros-robot<p>Wild thumper 4wd chassis powered by&nbsp;ROS (Robot Operating System)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Goals:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Indoor Navigation with SLAM</li> <li>Outdoor Navigation with GPS</li> <li>Following target</li> <li>Cleaning (future)</li> <li>Fetching things (with manipulator, future)</li> <li>(...)</li> </ul>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:51:22 -0400Caterpillar robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/caterpillar-robot-1<p>A&nbsp;caterpillar robot that can move forward/back, turn and grab small objects</p>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:44:21 -0400Bidex Robot Dual Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bidex-robot-dual-arm<p><strong>Bidex&nbsp;</strong>is a low-cost human-safe robot Made of acrylic and it&#39;s capable of using AI to learn basic tasks.</p>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:43:05 -0400Robot Platform "Mark 3" Finalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-little-robot-mark-3-final<p>After 3 builds , the reality hit me that,&nbsp; I&rsquo;m an guy with a wife and 2 kids and don&rsquo;t have a massive amount of free time, nor can I cut, saw in a straight line lol. So I&rsquo;ve now gone with what I think will work allot better that my previous attempts.</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:43:48 -0500Most complex 3D Robot Head❤️https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/most-complex-3d-robot-head<p>I&#39;m <strong>Alexandra</strong> and I&#39;m <strong>21</strong>. Currently, I&#39;m a <strong>student</strong> at the University of Economics. When I have free time, I enjoy learning&nbsp;anything related to <strong>Robotics</strong> and <strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong>.</p> <p>𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 🥰🌸&nbsp;</p> <p>🤖 Hello, world. My robot&#39;s name is <em><strong>Alexandrabot</strong></em>.</p>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:41:16 -0400Andrew Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/andrew-bot<p>Andrew is so named after the character in the movie&nbsp;bicentennial man.</p> <p>I first got the idea for Andrew while I was sick and running a fever of 102 from Covid-19.</p> <p>A high fever can cause you to dream some wild things and in this case it might of helped me.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:43:25 -0400Scout - 3D Vision, SLAM, NLP, Neural Netshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scout-3d-vision-slam-nlp-neural-nets<p>Scout is a robot built to test 3D Vision, SLAM, NLP, neural nets, mapping, pathfinding, etc.&nbsp; I am using this bot to test features meant&nbsp;for another and larger bot of mine (Ava v2).&nbsp; My goal is to perfect the ability to move intelligently around my house from any point to any other point accessible to the robot.&nbsp; I also intend to perfect the 3D perception system and a new spatial 3D memory for everything the bot sees.&nbsp; This bot fuses data from multiple sensors and neural nets to perform the various functions.&nbsp; This bot is controlled via voice remote, web page, or game controller.&nbsp; This bot also has an autonomous mode.</p> <p>See video and pics below.</p>Thu, 20 May 2021 15:02:19 -0400Hexapod robot for drawinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-robot-for-drawing<p>Hi guys, so I&#39;ve been suggested to post about my project in the robotshop community&nbsp;so here we go. My project is a hexapod robot that I want to make it draw anything. I use SSC32u servo controller to control the 18 servos of the robot. 3 servos on each leg, coxa-femur-tibia. I am currently building my GUI to control the robot movements.</p>Wed, 05 May 2021 14:04:48 -0400flatcat ~ a playful robot that reacts to touch.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flatcat-a-playful-robot-that-reacts-to-touch<p>This fluffy little robot companion will do anything it wants to do. No remote, no app. flatcat reacts to touch instantaneously, playfully explores its environment, and develops individual preferences.</p>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:10:49 -0400Logger of temperature and humidityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/logger-of-temperature-and-humidity<p>How to use AltonaLab IoT software&nbsp;to measure temperature and humidity. The results are saved in DBF database and shown on 2D chart.</p>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:37:57 -0400How to publish to a WEB site a logged data with temperature and humidity.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-publish-to-a-web-site-a-logged-data-with-temperature-and-humidity<p>For our nice hobbies, some time we need an easy way to publish the collected data from sensors or WEB cam to the WEB site.</p>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:18:04 -0400Home irrigation.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/home-irrigation<p>A few experiments for automated irrigation.</p>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:48:48 -0400Tachycardio: An arcade heartrate racing gamehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tachycardio-an-arcade-heartrate-racing-game<p>As I only have the chassis for this project at the moment, and it is my only experience using CAD for 3D printing, I would love any and all feedback on it!<br /> <br /> An interactive artwork for an exhibit scheduled to happen in the next year:<br /> Your circulatory system is one with the pupabot, and so is everyone else&#39;s. Each beat of your heart is supplying it with the oxygen it needs to get ahead of the rest. Jump around, give yourself anxiety, do a line- whatever it takes.<br /> <br /> <br /> (license: CC Attribution to Yulia Skorina)</p>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:55:28 -0400Spooder 🕷 Octopod Robot 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spooder-octopod-robot<p>An 8-Legged Spider Robot with BeagleBone Blue and Daisy-Chained Lynxmotion Smart Servos.</p> <p>This&nbsp;project is still in development into Spooder 2.0. Check out new updates in this RobotShop&nbsp;forum&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.robotshop.com/community/forum/t/spooder-octopod-robot-updates-suggestions-wanted/78331">build thread</a></strong>.</p> <p>*most of the following information may be repeated in the above&nbsp;build thread. You may jump to that thread for the latest updates and more detailed design consideration.</p>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 02:40:31 -0400Biped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-robot-1<p>Biped Robot with six servo motor function like humans legs.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Video :</p> <p>https://youtu.be/XjksPBNdf18</p>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:56:47 -0400Speech Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/speech-controlled-robot<p>Robots are cool. To have a robot that can move around listening to your voice commands is more cool. To make such a Speech or Voice controlled robot with Arduino is more more and more cool. Because Arduino&#39;s are cheap and easy to tweak.</p>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:06 -0400Robot Platform "Mark1"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-little-robot-1<p>So this is my very first robot build</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:44:27 -0500Using MATLAB to Control a Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/using-matlab-to-control-a-robotic-arm<p>In this project, I used MATLAB&rsquo;s App Designer and Robotics Toolbox to create a graphical user interface that allows controlling the LSS 4 DoF Robotic Arm, which is a Lynxmotion&rsquo;s robot arm designed around the fully configurable Lynxmotion Smart Servos.</p>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:43:30 -0500Carl - A GoPiGo3 / RaspberryPi / Minion Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/carl-a-gopigo3-raspberrypi-robot<p>I have been a robot owner for over 40 years, always dreaming of the day my robot could &quot;live&quot; an independent, continuous life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>My latest robot, Carl, is progress on that&nbsp;dream.</p> <p>Major Design Principles:</p> <p>1) Self Awareness&nbsp;</p> <p>2) &quot;Staying Alive&quot; 24/7</p> <p>3) Efficient use of processor, sensors, and power</p>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:10:59 -0500Autonomous simulated car (deep learning)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-simulated-car-deep-learning<p>I made an autonomous car, that was trained and drives in a robot simulator.</p> <p>With very little training data, it is able to generalize to other types of tracks it has not seen before.</p> <p>The car drives new tracks by approximating their curvature as a sequence of only three steering commands (wheels at a 45&deg; left angle, wheels straight ahead, wheels at a 45&deg; right angle).</p> <p>This intentionally results in less smooth driving, since more exaggerated steering makes it easier to see the correlation between steering and visual features (of the current camera frame).</p> <p><strong>For videos, see post end.</strong></p>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:59:47 -0400Self Balancing Gyroscope Two Wheeler on Highwirehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-gyroscope-two-wheeler-on-highwire<p>Finally completed my self balancing two inline wheeled vehicle project which really began about seven years ago and culminated in this vehicle using 730gram gyroscope rotor, dc 395 gimbal control motor and VNH5019 motor driver. It uses RC gear to control vehicle drive motor and steering and an Arduino Uno to control the gimbal balancing control using a single non-contact potentiometer to determine vehicle angle (gimbal angle).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:52:14 -0500robotikalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotikal<p>robotikal is the next genaration&nbsp;of mobile home robotics.Quality ai equals a good companion to people.</p> <p>Dec 13,2020,I have resumed development on Robotikal.I am working less on the chatbot and more of the framework art. I Have been working on the eye,Which is a mix of a jibo eye and a cruzr/walker (Ubtech robotics) Eye.&nbsp;</p>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:26:43 -0400AVA - Advanced Virtual Arenahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ava-advanced-virtual-area-battle-simulator<p>This is a virtual simulator designed to allow various solo and cooperative robot techniques to be tested in simulation.&nbsp; This includes exploration, battle, reconstruction, sentry duty, etc.</p> <ol> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:07:21 -0500Trac-Drive Mower and Snow Plowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trac-drive-mower-and-snow-plower<p>Do you want to make lawn mowing more fun in the summer, and the snow shoveling easier in the winter? Let&#39;s make a multi-purpose track drive robot! Heavy-duty *enough* to do the tasks, and definitely more fun!</p>Fri, 31 May 2019 02:42:36 -0400Crusher - The Wheeled Tracking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crusher-the-wheeled-tracker-robot<p>Mobile robot that uses the data acquired by an aerial camera to locate colored balls distributed on a playing field to then move towards them and by using a distance sensor and a front camera module make sure that it has the ball to finally transport it to a goal line defined by an AR marker. The robot has colored indicators on top of it in order to know its position in the field and is able to move autonomously through the field with the help of the onboard sensors.</p>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:04:28 -0500Chess Robot - Set Uphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-robot-set-up<p>In this tutorial we detail how to prepare everything and also share some tips to make the perfect setup.</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:15:01 -0500Chess Robot - Graphical User Interfacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-robot-graphical-user-interface<p>The graphical user interface brings all modules together and allows the player to check the state of the game as well as configure certain aspects of it. The interface was made using PySimpleGUI which is a python library that allows to easily create custom Graphical User Interfaces.</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:46:33 -0500Chess Robot - Arm Control Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-robot-arm-control-module<p>This module includes all the functions needed for the robot to make its moves in the chess game, which can be divided it in the following:</p> <ol> <li>Transform the chess coordinates into Cartesian coordinates</li> <li>Calculate the Inverse Kinematics</li> <li>Move the motors</li> <li>Additional features</li> </ol>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:07:45 -0500Chess Robot - Chess Logic Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-robot-chess-logic-module<p>This project uses a chess engine called Stockfish, this is a powerful computer program that analyzes chess positions and generates a move or list of moves that it considers the strongest. To interface the rest of the code with the chess engine we use a library called&nbsp;Python Chess&nbsp;which communicates with it using the&nbsp;UCI (Universal Chess Interface) protocol.</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:59:09 -0500Chess Robot - Vision Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-robot-vision-module<p>The vision module performs all the computer vision tasks needed to transform the images acquired by the camera into the information the robot needs to play chess autonomously.</p> <p>These operations are achieved using OpenCV and can be summarized in the following:</p> <ol> <li>Recognize the chessboard and calibrate the camera</li> <li>Define the chessboard coordinates</li> <li>Identify the player&rsquo;s move</li> </ol> <p>If you are interested in understanding how each of these stages work, you can find a more detailed explanation below:</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:58:13 -0500Line Follower Robot using Arduino UNOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-robot-using-arduino-uno<p>Hello, I am Andrei and I have 12 years. In this summer I wanted&nbsp;to make a line follower robot to complete in robochallenge.&nbsp;Below I have attached a link with a video of my robot:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/wD_9zJYkTUs</p>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:42:36 -0500Racing Spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-spider<p>Servoless octopod - mechanical walking robot/platform</p>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:46:53 -0500Robot de reciclaje alfa 005https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-de-reciclaje-alfa-005<p>Robot created with recycling and waste materials.</p>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:15:52 -0400Robot de reciclaje alfa 004https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-de-reciclaje-alfa-004<p>Robot created with recycling and waste materials.</p>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:35:25 -0400Robot de reciclaje alfa 003 - assemblagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-de-reciclaje-alfa-003-assemblage<p>Anthropomorphic sculpture. Upcycling. Recycling robot</p>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:23:24 -0400Big Wheel Bot - Gardening Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-wheel-bot<p>This is my latest mobile robot that I am calling Big Wheel Bot. I have used 2 x 250mm diameter wheels, with rubber tires to construct a robot platform. The robot uses an Arduino Nano&nbsp;and an L298 motor driver. The on-board batteries are 2 x 12V SLA batteries connected in parallel.&nbsp; The robot also has a Raspberry Pi and webcam on-board for capturing video and logging sensor data as the robot drives around. I am using a HC-05 bluetooth module connected to the Raspberry Pi to take input from a homemade transmitter to control the robot. I would like this robot to become a gardening robot, taking soil moisture samples and tracking the growth of plants in the garden.</p>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:42:44 -0500Alpha Recycling Robot 002https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alpha-recycling-robot-002<p>Robot created with recycling and waste materials. It has built-in lighting and sound circuits.</p>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:11:26 -0400Robot de reciclaje - alfa 001https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-de-reciclaje-alfa-001<p>Robot created with recycling and waste materials. It has built-in lighting and sound circuits.</p>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:49:01 -0400Prototype Animatronic Tentacle Beard for Davy Joneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/animatronic-tentacle-beard-for-davy-jones<p>After building my first pirate animatronic&nbsp;a couple years ago with my brother,&nbsp;which&nbsp;I have named &quot;The Helmsman&quot;, I wanted to take a stab at a much more complex build for a very dynamic pirate character,&nbsp;Davy Jones.&nbsp;I am starting on this goal of recreating some of the famous scenes from the Pirates of the Caribbean&nbsp;movies which feature Davy Jones by beginning to prototype his&nbsp;tentacle beard.&nbsp;The following write-up details my&nbsp;research,&nbsp;design work, manufacturing, assembly, power circuitry, and animation I did in order to begin bringing this concept to life!</p>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:12:44 -0400Leg-bot now has a body and armshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leg-bot-now-has-a-body-and-arms<p>Leg-bot has grown a little. A further 7 servos have given an upper body and arms. The arms can be moved individually or as a pair from an iPhone using ArduinoBlue. He has also had a gyro installed and is attempting to walk - albeit very slowly at the moment.&nbsp; When walking the arms are controlled by the gyro to provide a means of self balancing.</p>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:12:46 -0400Robot Platform "Mark 2"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-robot-two<div>&nbsp;</div> <p>Hi There Guys and Gals, &nbsp; Thought it was time I uploaded my progress so far with my second robot build. Was fairly happy with my last bot&nbsp;My Little Robot, but I just had to have 6 wheels, My brain just wouldn&rsquo;t settle with 4 and only 2 wheeled drive at that. So, I took my old build apart with the intention to extend the chassis. As I started to rebuild it, I was buying in my parts, so they would be ready for when I needed them (I&rsquo;m not that great at waiting lol) Then I stumbled across ...</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:45:15 -0500ALTAIR Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/altair-robots<p>I am&nbsp;passionate about Social Robotics and I am currently developing ACR (Assistive Care Robotics) and have a working prototype ALTAIR</p> <p>The ALTAIR robots are now linked with the Amazon Alexa ecosystem giving massive additional functionality.</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:01:48 -0400Air Quality Dimensional Sensor Devicehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/air-quality-dimensional-sensor-device<p>Wow, what a name for such a gadget.<br /> First of all, what is all that and where does it come from?<br /> <br /> I&#39;ll try to explain as best as I can what is going on with this project and what purpose it deserves... nope, its main meaning is&nbsp;not only to pass butter.</p> <p>Tho this gizmo looks kinda funky, it has several useful functions and is not only there to serve an artistic design.</p> <p>Overall: it&#39;s 4 gas sensors, a LCD, a digital thermometer, 2 hall effect sensors and a fully loaded Arduino UNO.</p>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:53 -0400Giving birth to my new robot friend named "Antwerp"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/giving-birth-to-my-new-robot-friend-named-antwerp<p>I started work on Antwerp about a year ago.&nbsp; Most of that time was spent writing a software &quot;framework&quot; in C# that I&rsquo;ll use to control the robot. I call it the &quot;Robby Framework&quot;.&nbsp; The name is an homage that might only be obvious to old farts like me, or serious &#39;bot nerds.&nbsp; There have been a number of &ldquo;Robby the Robot&rsquo;s&rdquo; over the years, but the one that inspires the framework&#39;s name was a character in my favorite Sci-Fi movie when I was a little kid named &ldquo;Forbidden Planet&rdquo;.&nbsp; It had a Robby the Robot, which grabbed my imagination and never let go.&nbsp; This project is me letting that imagination run wild.&nbsp; I&#39;ve been working with a friend from work on a youtube channel named &quot;wearerobby&quot;&nbsp;chronicling the birthing of Antwerp.</p>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:47:46 -0400Android(B4A) Remote Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-b4a-remote-control<p>Hello,<br /> <br /> I tried to make a remake of KurtE&#39;s &quot;DIY REMOTE CONTROL&quot; for android. It works with my 2 bots.. It&#39;s the same protocol but for HC05/HC06<br /> <br /> there are some bugs...<br /> <br /> With B4j, it&#39;s possible to make a PC Remote Control based on it...</p>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:10:46 -0400Human Interacting Robot (with Facial-Recognition) and Text-to-Speechhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/human-interacting-robot-with-facial-recognition-and-text-to-speech<p>This is an outdoor robot I built at home to learn coding and robotics during the lockdown. Robot has the following functions:</p> <p>Face recognition (using the python face-recognition library)</p> <p>Text-to-Speech communication</p> <p>Camera for recording</p> <p>Bluetooth Control</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>See a demo video of the robot below.</p>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:53:48 -0400RetroBoy Biped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/retroboy-biped-robot<p>13 DOF Biped Robot that uses an Arduino Uno</p>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:56:04 -0400Arduino service robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-service-robot<p>I have created plans for a service robot,partly inspired by the guangzhou bayun robot,http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/guangzhou/2018-09/19/c_274966.html</p> <p>Now the robot will be a app/computer controlled robot With pre programmed words a user can pick,and songs. The robot can be modified to carry stuff,adding in the service element,but it will also be aimed toward&nbsp;being a remote control household companion, being able to be a really cool thingto show to your friends if they come over,i also want to program lullabys,so parents with a baby and the robot,can lull the baby to sleep while the robot is on standby.</p>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:42:51 -0400DIY Robotics | Educative 6 Axis Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-robotics-educative-6-axis-robot-arm<p>The <strong>DIY-Robotics educative cell</strong> is a platform that includes a <strong>6-axis robotic arm</strong>, an <strong>electronic control circuit</strong> and a <strong>programming software</strong>. This platform is an introduction to the world of industrial robotics.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Download the whole project on our website: https://bit.ly/robotshop-cell</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 29 May 2020 12:05:56 -0400BB7 - ROBOT TURTLEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bb7-robot-turtle<p>robot built with 10 small servo motors and waste lego technics; the motors are driven by a raspberry PI 2, they are also present: ruspberry camera, battery pack, Adafruit 16-Channel servo motors driver and gyroscope circuit;<br /> everything was programmed on raspberry using python<br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>Mon, 18 May 2020 07:42:42 -0400AUTONOMOUS AND INTERACTIVE GYNOID ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-and-interactive-gynoid-robot<p>A&nbsp;gynoid, or&nbsp;fembot, is a feminine&nbsp;humanoid robot. Gynoids appear widely in science fiction film and art. As more realistic humanoid robot design becomes technologically possible, they are also emerging in real-life robot design.</p>Sun, 17 May 2020 11:49:55 -0400Leg-bot. Walking humanoid legs controlled by Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leg-bot-walking-humanoid-legs-controlled-by-bluetooth<p>Robot humanoid legs. Controlled by Bluetooth along with automatic moves arising from collision detection.</p>Sun, 17 May 2020 05:38:36 -0400Dog-bot. Walking robot dog controlled by Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dog-bot-walking-robot-dog-controlled-by-bluetooth<p>Robot dog. 3D printed. Controlled by Bluetooth&nbsp; along with automatic moves arising from collision detection.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:23:34 -0400Autonomous CubeBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomos-vehicle-prototype<p>I decide to build this robot in order to have a platform that allows me to learn and test scripts and sensors for autonomous behavior like warehouses robots&nbsp;</p>Mon, 11 May 2020 20:34:58 -0400Teiu - 2DOF mech projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/teiu-2dof-quadruped-robot<p>Just a simple arduino quadruped with 2 mg996r servos per leg.<br /> The partes were 3D printed in ABS.</p> <p>My goal is to enter Mech Warfare at RoboGames in future.</p> <p>If you like the robot and want to know some more details about it, I can write a better description. Just leave a comment :)</p> <p>Anyway I&#39;ill update the project as it goes on.</p>Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:48:09 -0500Bluetooth LE Controlled Rocket Toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-controlled-rocket-toy<p>Have you ever dreamed of building your own rocket and exploring outer space? Now you can, kinda. Imagine you are chief engineer on the StarDust Mark I rocket ship and it is your job to install the ships computer and engine.</p> <p>In this tutorial you will install a Bluetooth LE Arduino to control a LED and laser module to add interactivity to a model toy rocket. The laser will be the engine light and the LED will illuminate the cockpit. Although it is not covered in this tutorial, you can also expand the features of your toy rocket by adding servos, sensors and sound modules. Use your imagination to customize it for any space mission.</p>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:32:46 -0400Ping Pong Robot: Another table tennis masterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ping-pong-robot-another-master-table-tennis-player<p>During Covi-19 pandemic, staying home for a long time isn&#39;t fun at all, we cannot meet people for playing social sports like soccer, table tennis, or any sports required more than two people!</p> <p>I decided to make a master table tennis robot, to challenge myself, also practicing mechatronics - electronics - programming during long &quot;vacation&quot;.</p> <p>Almost parts of the robots I got from the past, which are sitting in the storage! This robot has below features:</p> <ol> <li>Variable direction, swing left/right direction</li> <li>Backspin/Topspin generation</li> <li>Variable speeds</li> <li>Remote controller from another side of the table</li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:55:56 -0400Rotary Encoders Basicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/encoder-basics<p>Encoders are widely used in machines in all industries. You can find encoders in robots, plotters, packaging machines, conveyors, automation, imaging and many more. Sometimes you cannot notice them, but they are there.</p> <p>There are plenty of different technologies used in encoders, and covering all of them would be a huge topic. So, this tutorial will give a short overview regarding ones that are used most frequently:&nbsp;Rotary encoders.</p>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:36:00 -0400r/c lawnmower and snow plowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-c-lawnmower-and-snow-plow<p>i built this robot after i had a bad vehical accident, i need something to cut my yard while i was unable to walk. i took my self propelled Husqvarna&nbsp;lawn mower and started to research R/C and robotic development. After about a year of trial an error i created a R/C tracked lawn mower with snow blade for winter clearing&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:08:55 -0500THe Working Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-working-robot<p>&nbsp;I have build several robotics in the past. Mostly on wheels but also stationary ones such as cranes and conveyor belts. Lots of fun and frustration but I needed something different so I decided to give a self balancing walking robot a try.After many hours of trying I had to admit defeat. However I liked the idea of a walking robot so I settled for a hybrid of wheels and legs. The wheels are there to keep the robot steady and the legs create the forward motion.</p> <p>YOU WILL FIND A VIDEO IN THE ATTACHMENT.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>T</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:28:24 -0400Phoenix Hexapod Build: Avoiding Mistakes & Building a Better Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phoenix-hexapod-build-avoiding-mistakes-building-a-better-bot-1<p>Think of this as a Supplement to the Phoenix Hexapod Tutorial on the Lynxmotion website to assist you in your build. Sorry, no pictures as these are reflections of what I learned (sometimes the hard way) after the build was completed.</p>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:08:01 -0400IR remote controlled Mini Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-remote-controlled-mini-hexapod-1<p>Mini Hexapod with three micro servos controlled by ATmega with IR receiver.</p> <div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/XvUhuf-Tezw"> <div style="max-width:320px;margin:auto;"><!-- You're using demo endpoint of Iframely API commercially. Max-width is limited to 320px. Please get your own API key at https://iframely.com. --> <div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allow="encrypted-media; accelerometer; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XvUhuf-Tezw?rel=0" style="border: 0; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;" tabindex="-1"></iframe></div> </div> </div>Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:44:06 -0400Video Surveillance Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/video-surveillance-robot<p>Imagine if you have a robot that has camera on board and can be controlled through the Internet.</p> <p>It would open a lot of opportunities of using it. For example, you could send the robot to the kitchen to check if you accidentally left the kettle on the stove!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have been experimenting using ESP32-CAM development boards and found that with ESP32-CAM it can be done easily.&nbsp;</p> <p>The ESP32-CAM is a very small camera module with the ESP32-S chip that costs approximately $10-$15.</p> <p>The ESP32-CAM module can be programmed with Arduino IDE. The ESP32-CAM module also has several GPIO pins to connect to external hardware.</p> <p>So, let&#39;s get started!</p>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:37:16 -0500A robot pushing or pulling a small vehicle.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-robot-pushing-or-pulling-a-small-vehicle<p>I have tried to build a self balancing biped but after many hours I had to admit defeat. I then build a a kind of hybrid by using two wheels to support the robot.</p> <p>By the way, the video is too large to upload&nbsp; so&nbsp; I will upload it to Youtube sometime.</p>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:40:24 -0500Haulin Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/haulin-bot<div>I built this robot originally to help me move my jetskis and other various things. With the cart sides on it you can haul just about anything. My recent addition was a scissor lift mechanism for the platform. Really helpful when unloading things from the back of a truck or when you need a little help changing a garage light bulb.</div>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:44:08 -0400Robotic flexinol handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-flexinol-hand<p>A robotic paper hand with fingers moved with flexinol.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:12:36 -0500Sigma - SumoBot 3Kghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sigma-sumobot-3kg-1<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>hello everyone, this is the Sigma a sumobot that we built for our school&#39;s competition and we won first place, the maximum limits are 20x20cm and 3kg, it was built and modeled entirely by us and totally at our school. they was made all in aluminium</p>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:50:46 -0500A combat robot to participating in competitions here on Brazilhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-combat-robot-to-participating-in-competitions-here-on-brazil<p>This is my current project called Mini Corvo where, together with my team, I create combat robots so that we can compete within Brazil, the robot was entirely designed and modeled by me and some parts are missing for it to be ready, a combat robot consists of two robots enter an arena and are remotely controlled and the robot that gives but damage wins.</p>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:29:01 -0500Neutrino Life size humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/neutrino<p>Neutrino is the name of my robot, it is made of Lego technic and is full functionality.</p> <p>it took 6 years to try, build and program it.</p> <p>Neutrino lives in Switzerland in a room dedicated only to robots.</p>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:00:34 -0400Modified Joy Robot (based on Robo da Alegria)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modified-joy-robot-based-on-robo-da-alegria<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Construction of the <strong>Joy robot</strong> (<strong>Robo da Alegria</strong>: https://www.instructables.com/id/Joy-Robot-Rob%C3%B4-Da-Alegria-Open-Source-3D-Printed-A/) with the hope of adding some <strong>modifications</strong> and <strong>improvements</strong>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:38:35 -0500Robot construction based on the Mira Robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-construction-based-on-the-mira-robot<p>This is a robot based on the fantastic Mira robot by Alonso Martinez:</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1020&amp;v=0vfuOW1tsX0</p> <p>&nbsp;The project is based on an open model called Pia:</p> <p>ttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2929670</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:39:20 -0500PROJECT BIPEADAL/Biped in a boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-bipeadal-biped-in-a-box<p>The biped in a box is just a demo of what i will be doing in the next few years. it uses a technology i like to call fliprunning. Fliprunning&nbsp;involves a robot doing many flips per second. like say,a soccer ball. but its autonomous. with legs. the motor is attached to a flap which when the robot backflips,the robot s weight lifts the flap up lifting the motor up lifting the robot up. the robot repeats this rolling process about 4 times per second.</p>Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:20:55 -0500RoboChair - A Proof-Of-Concept model Electric Wheelchairhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robochair-a-proof-of-concept-model-electric-wheelchair-1<p>I have embarked on a proof-of-concept project to build a model electric wheelchair. This model chair will have an onboard tablet computer that runs my application that will have many assistive features for use by a person with major physical disabilities.</p> <p>If all works well, an attempt to build a full-scale version will be built. A third party wrote a small article about my work https://www.pitsco.com/Experience-Pitsco/Success-Stories/Articles/The-RoboChair-project?art=11855</p>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:21:34 -0400BONES the Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bones-the-humanoid<p>Happy Halloween Everybody !!!</p> <p>To celebrate this years Halloween I thought It would be a great idea to build a robot suited for the occasion.</p> <p>A dancing Humanoid Skeleton !!!</p> <p>I&#39;ve always wanted to design and build my own humanoid robot so this was the perfect project for me.</p> <p>After designing and building BORIS the Biped&nbsp; I realized his legs were the perfect base for the Skeleton so a few minutes of amputation later and a quick redesign of the upper torso, BONES the Humanoid was born</p>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:14:16 -0400Barbie Bluetooth Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/barbie-bluetooth-car<p>Converted Barbie Car</p> <p>This project stems from the needs of my daughter!</p> <p>I haven&#39;t found any Barbie RC cars on the market that can accommodate two barbies.</p>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:22:48 -0400eggy travelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eggy-travel<p>Eggy is the famous sleep robot,made by l.</p>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:21:27 -0400Steavie 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steavie-5<p>Steavie 5 is part of the l humanoid steavie series. Steavie concists of a few models- steavie 3 steavie 5 steavie 6 steavie 7 steavie 8-We built a 3d head with grippy hands,a very good humanoid. It is made mainly for mostly educational purpouses,but can also be your persoal companion.</p>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:15:27 -0400Tele presence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/telepresence-robot-1<p>Currently robots become part of our daily lives.<br /> Our time is less and less and it is impossible to be in two places at the same time.<br /> With a telepresence robot you can save time and money ...<br /> &nbsp;</p>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:07:38 -0400Boris the Biped for Beginners and Beyondhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boris-the-biped-for-beginners-and-beyond<p>I was looking around at some of the&nbsp;Bipeds that already exist out there and Bob the Biped seemed like a great starting point there was only one&nbsp;problem, my&nbsp;need for speed was paramount and Bob being not very fast I knew it was time to upgrade the little fella.</p> <p>So with a new faster 3 servo leg design and a ton of extra sensors and add ons BORIS the Biped was born!!!</p>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:13:34 -0400Overhead (track-mounted) telepresence/assistive robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/overhead-track-mounted-telepresence-assistive-robots-1<p>I have been interested in having a mobile telepresence robot at home but I can&#39;t imagine it would be able to adequately navigate around furniture, pets, people, etc. So instead I decided to build an overhead, track-mounted robot, the ERAD (elevated robotic assistive device). There&#39;s much less congestion on the ceiling....</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:06:48 -0500Remote-controlled lawn mowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-lawn-mower<p>a converted lawnmower (Yardman)</p> <p>I removed all the pedals, the steering wheel and the seat and I replaced them with 4 electric motors, in place of the pilot I put a bucket.</p> <p>in the coming days I will add a final photo, this is the photo as it was of origin</p>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 05:23:53 -0400LEGO six foot walker with 2 motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-six-foot-walker-with-2-motors<p>a robot made with very few lego pieces, two engines recovered from a broken toy.&nbsp; the robot is controlled via IR and has no type of sensor.</p>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 03:55:32 -0400Smartphone Bluetooth application voice control Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smartphone-bluetooth-application-voice-control-car<p>&nbsp;Robot using voice commands like move forward the robot moves forward, move back and so on.<br /> &nbsp;</p>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 06:31:12 -0400Humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot-1<div>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.<br /> <br /> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>I&#39;m building an humanoid robot based in Kraftwerk band ones. The robot has two servos, five DC motors and five potentiometers for measure the position of them. It&acute;s Arduino Uno controlled and has 3 double H-bridge boards. Each arms has 2 degree in shoulder and 1 in elbow, the head can rotate in 1 axe (it isn&acute;t installed yet). The hands will not have movement, they will be only decorative, the arms were made of aluminum and wood. The robot will do movement secuences activated by buttons or sound ...</p>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:23:50 -0400Self Driving and Drifting RC Car using Reinforcement Learninghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/reinforcement-learning-on-rc-car<p>I present before you how I implemented Reinforcement Learning on an RC Car.</p>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:28:39 -0400Urban Icon Program control obstacle avoiding Robot 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/urban-icon-program-control-obstacle-avoiding-robot-1-0<p>Urban Robot 1.0 all-terrain, high torque robot&nbsp; it&rsquo;s drivable and programmable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors.All the four wheel connected with gear motor and the&nbsp; sensors can easily&nbsp; detected any obstacle in its path.</p>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:25:49 -0400Learning while building a cheap and precise robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/learning-while-building-a-cheap-and-precise-robotic-arm<p>Goal is to create a robotic arm with a precision of 0,5mm - 1mm, with a limited budget, basic parts costs somewhere around 100-200&euro;. Another main goal is to learn about mechanics, and try out various mechanical designs (e.g. bevel gear drive, pulley &amp; belt drive, gears, counterweight, ball &amp; thrust bearings etc.).</p>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:02:02 -0400EV3 omni Internet camera robot with anti-collision systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ev3-omni-internet-camera-robot-with-anti-collision-system<p>EV3 omni Internet camera robot with anti-collision system&nbsp;</p>Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:59:17 -0400Using the Lynxmotion Smart Servos (LSS) with a Raspberry Pi !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/using-the-lss-smart-servos-with-raspberry-pi<p>Using Lynxmotion&#39;s new Smart Servos with a Raspberry Pi is quite easy&nbsp;thanks to the LSS Python library.&nbsp;Here we&#39;ll guide you through the step by step process&nbsp;of how to set up your Raspberry Pi to boot up and immediately&nbsp;control the LSS&nbsp;motors.</p>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:14:37 -0400Prismatic (Sliding Joint) Quadruped Robot - updated with steering videoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/prismatic-sliding-joint-robot-leg-test<p>Sliding joint legged quadruped with lipo battery power and RC steering and speed controls.</p>Sat, 25 May 2019 02:08:56 -0400Pneumatic Animatronic Guitar Playerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pneumatic-animatronic-guitar-player<p>Hello all.</p> <p>My name is Joshua, and I&#39;ve been fiddling around with robotics and animatronics for about 3 - 4 years now and have just competed my my full size pneumatic guitar player. I hope you enjoy my video I made to showcase the character;</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u53UOvCWhN8</p> <p>If you have any questions or want some insight, please feel free to comment, or email me at BeamanRobotics@gmail.com</p>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:47:19 -0400A Quickstart Guide to Pneumatic Animatronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/a-quickstart-guide-to-pneumatic-animatronics<p>Hello Everyone, below is my Kickstart guide I made to help others get started making their own animatronic characters.</p> <p>It isn&#39;t much of a tutorial, but more or less some useful information that I could have put to use, when starting my journey.</p> <p>Please enjoy</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:24:02 -0400Triple Cycloidal Gear Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/triple-cycloidal-gear-robot-arm<p>I&#39;ve been working on a quadruped robot for a few years now and I&#39;m trying to design the best possible leg actuator. Along the way I discover interesting designs, as part of the open source community, I like to share those designs. Here is my NEMA 17 (or NEMA 23) powered joint for a robot arm.&nbsp;</p>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:20:03 -0400Charlie V2 Robotic Assistanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/charlie-v2-robotic-assistant<p>While there is a Charlie V1, it looked like the robot Kuri and was very small and was only designed as a test platform for the sensors I am using.</p> <p>Charlie is to date the largest wheeled robot that I have designed and have had success with it working as expected.</p>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:03:39 -0400PAROVOZ: 6WD all-terrain robot platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parovoz-6wd-all-terrain-robot-platform<p>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.</p> <p>A long time ago (15 years to be precise) as an undergraduate I messed around in a robotics lab and even participated in a robotics competition in France. Te revive the sweet memories of my youth I recently decided to build a robot. My involvement with the robotics before has been on the programming side only, so I wanted to start with something relatively simple, yet functional enough to build my later projects upon. Thus, inspired greatly by Mr. Russell Cameron&#39;s 6 wheel design</p>Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:31:55 -0500Matching Motors, Hubs and Wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/matching-motors-hubs-and-wheels<p>When it comes to choosing hubs with your wheels, does it feel like a nightmare? In this tutorial, we will cover&nbsp;the art of matching hubs,&nbsp;motors and&nbsp;wheels, but also their application and usage.&nbsp;We will take a look at&nbsp;the physical dimensions of&nbsp;a motor&#39;s shaft,&nbsp;we will define the role of a hub and more.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:06:03 -0400Echo v1.0 Prototype Humanoid Torso - Built By Ti-Tekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/echo-v1-0-prototype-humanoid-torso-built-by-ti-tek<p>Ti-Tek&rsquo;s, Echo v1.0 Prototype is a desktop scale, mechatronic platform in the form of a humanoid torso.&nbsp;The prototype is a wirelessly controlled, fully self-contained unit that&nbsp;interacts with physical environment via two &ldquo;free to control&rdquo;&nbsp;arms.</p> <p>For more details on the project and to provide comments on our current and ongoing projects visit https://ti-tek.com.au</p>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:25:31 -0400SpotMicroAI - SpotMini-Clone with Simulation-Environment and RLhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spotmicroai-spotmini-clone-with-simulation-environment-and-rl<p>I started this Project a few weeks ago, so it&#39;s still at&nbsp;the very beginning and&nbsp;HEAVILY work in progress. ;)</p> <p>Goal of this Project is to have a tiny working &quot;Clone&quot; of Boston-Dynamic&#39;s SpotMini&nbsp;and to use ML/RL to do/support leg/body-motion.</p> <p>It is based on existing OpenSource-Projects and uses a 3D printed base and affordable Hardware to enable other People to build their own Robots and play around with Kinematics and Simulation to understand how all this works. So that one day there will be affordable four-legged&nbsp;OpenSource Robotic-Platforms everyone can build and put &quot;logic&quot; on top of.</p> <p>So everyone of you is invited to contribute to this Project.</p> <p>see&nbsp;https://github.com/FlorianWilk/SpotMicroAI</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:10:58 -0400Fire Fighting Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fire-fighting-robot<div>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.<br /> <br /> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>I&#39;m currently a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Robotics Engineering. The third course in the series, RBE 2002, focusing on sensors. In a group of 4 students, we built a robot that could autonomously navigate a maze, locate a flame, put it out and report its X,Y, and Z position relative to its starting position. The robot was required to use an IMU and a flame sensor provided to us. All other sensors and parts are up to the group to use to complete the challenge. To measure ...</p>Thu, 04 May 2017 15:16:07 -0400Portable Arduino Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/portable-arduino-bot<p>I have designed this Portable Arduino Bot. This robot is small, compact, durable and fully equid with LEDs, switch, buzzer, etc. you can also equip the bot with the sensor that would work with your project. I also want to encourage kids to program and what is a better way to do so by infusing the project with the Star&nbsp;War themes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:12:02 -0400Solar-Radio hat (Treadbot "Giz")https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-radio-hat-treadbot-giz-1<p>The solar-radio&nbsp;mod&nbsp;was made to accompany the treadbot &quot;Gizmo&quot; hat.<br /> However, it is compatible with any 6.5-6.75&quot; body.</p>Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:22:50 -0400YABB - Yet Another Balance Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yabb-yet-another-balance-bot<div>Microview controlled 2-wheel self balancing test-bed. Thrown together with parts at hand and a quick MIT App Inventor app to control it.</div>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:37:49 -0500Noisy Boi Sub-10 foot (without cart) Remote network robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/noisy-boi-sub-10-foot-without-cart-remote-network-robot<p><br /> Sub 10 foot remote network robot<br /> Speed 47 mph<br /> Plow<br /> Flamethrower<br /> Remote start 1000&#39;s of devices<br /> Security, email push<br /> Has his own network<br /> Dumps<br /> Hooks up and disconnects trailers remotely<br /> Walks dogs, picks up dog do</p>Tue, 28 May 2019 14:08:03 -0400Remote Controlled Multi-Functions Arduino Robot !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-multi-functions-arduino-robot<p>I wanted to build a small robot that is capable of performing multiple tasks like following light, avoiding obstacles, following a line, etc.<br /> <br /> I wanted to be able to change between modes using a small RF remote.<br /> <br /> The line sensors will be added shortly :)<br /> <br /> His name is Martin.</p>Thu, 23 May 2019 00:52:34 -0400TRAC, my second meltybrain featherweight fighting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trac-my-second-meltybrain-featherweight-fighting-robot<p>After a bit of success with my first meltybrain featherweight robot &quot;Take Cover&quot;, I decided to put the lessons learned into a design revision, so here it is: TRAC! (The Robots Are Coming!!).</p>Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:27:46 -0500Johnny 5 / Judge Dredd ABC - Interactive Annoyance Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/johnny-5-judge-dredd-abc-mash-up-to-annoy-people<p>Using the left overs from my Battle Bots days, it&#39;s basically a Super heavy weight bot, with a mash-up of Johnny 5 / Judge Dredd ABC bolted on top. Plan to add a number of swapable arms with different attachments (water cannon, taser, foam darts, etc). As well as two way radio and camera&nbsp;for interacting with people.</p>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:19:18 -0400Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) / Simple Tentaclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-tentacule-w-lynxmotion-smart-servo-lss<p>As I was sitting at my desk, I was thinking about a good and cool way to present the Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) to others with something that would be interactive and simple,&nbsp;and&nbsp;would display the LSS as well as the brackets (v2) in an assembly.&nbsp;The idea is a &quot;tentacle&quot; controlled using&nbsp;simple Arduino&nbsp;code and a two axis analog joystick. Also, it&nbsp;shows off just&nbsp;how easy it is to use the LSS serial protocol for&nbsp;non-programmers like myself.</p>Thu, 02 May 2019 08:59:48 -0400Arduino Marble Maze Labyrinthhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-marble-maze-labyrinth<p>Introducing inspired automated control labyrinth marble maze.</p> <p>I show you how to make an Arduino controlled Marble Maze Labyrinth board game that is super easy and fun to make. And the best part is it&#39;s made From Cardboard.</p>Wed, 01 May 2019 04:36:31 -0400Fuzzybot by Fuzzy Noodle: 3D printed humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-humanoid-robot<p>Fuzzybot by Fuzzy Noodle is an attempt at creating a 3D printed small humanoid robot using Arduino-compatible controller and micro RC servos, where the programed actions and movements can be controlled with a wireless controller.</p>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:00:47 -0400Basic structure of industrial robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/basic-structure-of-industrial-robotic-arm<p>The purpose of this short tutorial is to illustrate the simple and traditional structure of an industrial robotic arm</p>Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:13:41 -0500Arduino Drawing Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-drawing-machin<p>A simple artist copying machine using two potentiometers, two servos and an Arduino Uno. It produces a squiggly line drawing but is a nice collaboration between man and machine.</p>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:52:54 -0400UR12 Musician & Assistant Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ur12-musician-assistant-robotic-arm<p>A desktop-sized miniature robot arm capable of performing work accurately by mouse operation, serving tea, and playing music.</p>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:46:02 -0400Rollbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rollbot<p>Hello everyone! I&#39;m Andy and this is my robot. Some of my neighbors and I were sitting around one day and thought about the lifelong subjugation of wheels as mere tools for motors, when they could become so much more on their own. Also we only had servos and needed to make a robot that could navigate a racecourse by rolling.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:00:11 -0400Self Leveling Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-leveling-rover<p>Did this little rover a couple of years ago. It is a self leveling rover using Arduino Uno and a couple of inclinometers, while the wheel motors are radio controlled. Doesn&#39;t steer too good but the leveling worked pretty well.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:21:03 -0400Handmade Final Fantasy AirShiphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/handmade-final-fantasy-airship<p>A while ago I decided to let my imagination run wild and create a Final Fantasy style AirShip that could really fly...<br /> <br /> <br /> <em>Note:<br /> This project is not intended for the Robot Contest of the month, this is only a fun showcase of a random project I did a while ago.&nbsp;<br /> Tho, if you like it, subscribe to the channel and like this post! ^-^</em></p>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:18:07 -0400Alpha V1: Open-Source and Arduino Compatible Remote Controller (Transmitter)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alpha-v1-open-source-and-arduino-compatible-remote-controller<p>Alpha V1 was designed to provide robot builder a high quality remote controller while being open-source and Arduino compatible.</p> <p>We used to build many robots during our university years and not having an open source remote controller was always a limiting factor. At the time we were building unique remote controllers for each project and looking back we should have just built one remote controller for all of our projects.</p> <p>Years later, we are doing it. We have implemented many features to make customization easy and code-free so that everyone can tailor Alpha V1 to work best with their projects. We will be crowdfunding soon, but we are still getting comments on the design and features.</p>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:50:57 -0400Create an Inexpensive Flying Wing / Dronehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/how-to-make-the-least-expensive-drone-airplane<p>Learn how to make an incredibly cheap, attractive, functional, rugged delta wing design airframe which can be used to learn how to fly or as the platform for an autonomous drone. This is a fast little craft and is both good (rugged) and bad (responsive and fast) for beginners. Additional details may be added, and feedback is welcome.</p>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:54:49 -0400Rotator rc scale tow truckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rotator-rc-scale-tow-truck<p>Hear is a build that I am doing using stuff purchased from local hardware store and the robotshop. I&rsquo;m taking a flatbed truck I purchased and adding a scale rotator tow truck backend. I am useing&nbsp;rc actuators to do most of the movements . I am also using servo winches to do all the pulling on the truck. As of right now all the steel work is done and most of the styrene work is done to. Waiting for servo winches and rc actuators to arrive to continue. I have taken little pulleys and ground them down and made them swivel like on the real trucks. Hope you injoy&nbsp;I have had a good time building it.</p>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:51:08 -0400Animabot, an Advanced Hexapod Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/animabot-is-an-advanced-hexapod-robot-created-to-interact-with-humans-and-interacts-with-its-world<p>Animabot is an advanced hexapod robot created to interact with humans and its environment.<br /> <br /> For the second version of Animabot I wanted something different. I didn&rsquo;t want to see the motors nor the electronic nor the cables...<br /> I also want him more powerful, more intelligent and more friendly !<br /> So, for the design I opted for a full 3D printed body, which allow me smooth forms and complex shapes.<br /> <br /> You can find more explanations and pictures on my blog:</p> <p>http://anim4bot.com/category/animabot-rev2</p>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:11:02 -0500S.A.R.A. the robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/s-a-r-a-the-robot<p>Since the beginning of it&#39;s participation in the&nbsp;RoboCup@Home&nbsp;tournament, our team has worked considerably to fully develop our lovely S.A.R.A, whose name stands for Autonomous Robotics Assistance Systems in French. Her main goal is to be able to help people at home for daily tasks and&nbsp;our mission is to make her as functional as possible&nbsp;in order for her to be able to navigate in a domestic environment.</p>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:12:19 -0500Robot Arduino using nRF52832 connected to Android and ESP8266 connected to Raspberry PIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-arduino-esp8266-connected-to-raspberry-pi<p>My Robot is controlled by the Arduino MEGA2560.</p> <p>Quite all the features of the MEGA2560 are used: 3 Serial interfaces, I2C, SPI, PWM, ADC and 2 interrupts. This is why I have chosen the MEGA2560 which offers such large number of interfaces. But note that MEGA2560 is a little bit limited regarding the interrupts because 4 of the 6 interrupts are not available if I2C and Serial2 are used.</p> <p>The only features missing in the MEGA2560 are Bluetooth and WIFI connections. For this purpose I have added one nRF52832 to handle Bluetooth and one ESP8266 for WIFI processing. The first one manages the commands received from the user interface running on Android, the second one send data and pictures to a Raspberry PI</p>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:10:36 -0500Steg - Quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steg-quadruped<div>If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>Since this is my first submission on Lets make robots i would like to kindly say hello to all&nbsp;roboteers and hobby makers alike. Ive enjoyed seeing and watching the different creations, its a pleasure! Very nice to find a place were&nbsp;inspiration and creation are very good friends =) Steg is my first walker bot, its a simple walking in a stright line robot with zero&nbsp;intelligence! its main funtion is to give me hands on experience with the build and learn how walkers walk, it walks be ...</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:31:22 -0500Snow Plow Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snow-plow-robot<p>This is my snow plow bot. RC controlled and has been clearing my driveway when it snows for the last 5+ years now.</p>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:36:34 -0400This is my First Security Robot--SR1 (security Robot #1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/this-is-my-first-security-robot-sr1-security-robot-1-1<p>This is my First Security Robot -which enables you to Drive via Monitor-Ground station-or FPV Goggles.</p> <p>This allows you to Patrol your Farm, Your House or your Business, as well as the Protection of your Family.</p> <p>So you might sit on your couch &amp; check your property---Dual microphones--Long range audio &amp; Video.</p> <p>Made from a donated non working Hoveround MVP5 electric wheelchair.</p>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:56:05 -0500Biped Leg Designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-leg-design<p>A new biped leg design that provides stability and a fast walking gait.</p>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 07:25:47 -05004WD Security Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4wd-security-robot<p>The main goal of this project was to build a security mobile robot capable of moving and collect video data in rough terrain. Such a robot could be used to&nbsp;patrol the surroundings around your house&nbsp;or hard to reach and hazardous places. The robot can be used for&nbsp;night patrols and inspections&nbsp;because it has been equipped with a powerful reflector which illuminates the area around it. It is equipped with 2 cameras and remote control with a range over 400 meters. It gives you great opportunities to protect your property while sitting comfortably at home.</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:20:44 -0500Simple Head Tracking with OpenCVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/simple-head-tracking-with-opencv<p>I&rsquo;m currently working a bit on Animabot&rsquo;s software (Raspberry Pi side). I developed a small application for the Head Tracking which will be used on the robot. The application is developed in Python and using TkInter for the GUI. The software is using the standard&nbsp;Face Detection from OpenCV.</p> <p>The program checks for face to detect, then provide the Head center position regarding the center of the video. It also sends the position trough UART is order to link the Pi to another board if needed (in my case, to the STM32F4). Or through socket if you want to use the info internally in the Pi. The output coordinates are filtered to have a more accurate position and avoid too much jitter.</p>Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:40:12 -0500How to flatten your Pihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/how-to-flatten-your-pi<p>This post is more an idea than a tutorial, but it might help you anyway...</p> <p><br /> On my actual project I had to modify the Pi in order to meet my requirements. Basically the Pi was too high to fit inside my Hexapod.</p> <p><br /> To make your Pi more flat, it&#39;s actually quite simple... just remove the biggest connectors and replace them by smaller ones !<br /> &nbsp;</p>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:30:05 -0500Walking Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walking-humanoid-robot<p>I was in need of a small humanoid type robot to use for doing various walking gaits on.</p>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:17:40 -0500RuBo the drummer robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rubo-the-drummer-robot<div>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.<br /> <br /> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>UPDATE 16th Feb 2010: File attachments First of all: Thanks to fritsl for the original YDM. That&#39;s (quite obviously) the source for my inspiration to start building my first own robot. For instructions how to build your own go here: How to make a Yellow Drum Machine So this is my first robot and it&#39;s called RuBo (drummer robot is &quot;RUmpaliroBOtti&quot; in Finnish). It&#39;s mostly finished but the software still needs some fine tuning. Anyway, it&#39;s already drumming :-)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Here&#39;s ...</p>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:47:25 -0500Skeleton bulldoggo buildhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/skeleton-cyborg-bulldoggo-build<p>So, i have been wanting&nbsp;to start a &quot;real&quot;&nbsp;large robot build of my own for years, and now i am finally on my way. I wanted something that was completely my own making, something that has the potential to teach me as wide a spectrum of robotics subjects as possible, while keeping it&nbsp;as a single project evolving through multiple steps.</p> <p>The hardest the decission then, was what should I build? Eventually, after considering many different ideas, I decided on a fourlegged animal, and as I am a dogperson living on the 3rd floor, and my conscience(and landlord) not allowing me to keep a pet,&nbsp;ofcourse a canine was the only real option.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:13:55 -0500Gizmo the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gizmo-the-robot-2<p>Gizmo is a merger of 3 robots</p> <p>Bentley a smallish robot</p> <p>Robbie a big Inmoov style robot</p> <p>Max a navigation test robot</p> <p>All 3 had design problems Bentley was too small, Robbie was too big and had trouble navigating around the house and Max was a good size but the drive train was fragile. And last of all 3 robots was just too much. Time for a rethink, so I combined the best features of all. The basic style of Bentley the size of Max and the systems and parts of Robbie.</p> <p>Gizmo was designed</p> <ul> <li>to be lifted to a workbench for maintenance</li> <li>small enough to navigate with low resolution sensors</li> <li>big enough to hold the components with easy access</li> <li>5 hour run time</li> <li>and not look like a box with appendages</li> </ul>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:51:20 -0500Add an Encoder to Feetech Micro 360 Degree Continuous Rotation Servo FS90Rhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/add-an-encoder-to-feetech-micro-360-degree-continuous-rotation-servo-fs90r<p>It&#39;s very difficult or next to impossible to precisely control wheeled robot motion using open loop motor control. Many applications require accurately setting the pose or travel distance of a wheeled robot. Small continuous rotation micro servo motors are a great low cost solution to drive small robots but they lack the feedback control of larger servo motors.</p> <p>Converting these little servos to use closed loop position feedback control is actually very easy once you add a Tamiya analog Encoder sensor and a simple closed loop feedback algorithm to an Arduino or Raspbery Pi controller.</p>Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:34:45 -05006WD All Terrain Inspection Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6wd-all-terrain-inspection-robot<div>This time I decided to build remote controlled 6WD robot that can operate in rough terrain. Thanks to the image from the camera you can control the robot even if it is out of sight. This feature allows the robot operator to perform remote inspection tasks in areas that are difficult to access: tunnels and pipes or are dangerous for humans: chemically contaminated places, buildings threatening to collapse etc. Robot parameters: External dimensions (LxWxH): 405x340x220 mm - robot prepared for transportTotal ...</div>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:05:56 -0500Toby1 - Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-robot-with-sensors-to-grant-direction-control<p>Toby1 is a hexapod robot that uses a crank tripod gate motion to walk, it is a multi directional bot from forward to backwards that can reverse its motion with touch sensors.The other half thought it looked like a toblarone while i was making it &gt;.&lt; so i called it Toby1 for short!</p> <p>It also has some snazzy blue eyes that i wired wrong :D but still looks good!</p>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:55:44 -0500Machine Learning Hopping Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/machine-learning-hopping-robot<p>This project is about putting a two servo leg&nbsp;on a training carousel, putting a counterweight on it so that it can simulate movement in a low gravity environment, and then letting it learn to hop, crawl, scoot around in a circle. Quite interesting to watch it learn to move - always comes up with a novel way to propel itself.</p>Sun, 23 Dec 2018 20:15:34 -0500Autonomous robot car (WIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-robot-car<p>This project is about an autonomous vehicle, based on a modified toy RC car, that can drive along a &quot;road&quot; without any manual interaction required.</p> <p>To this end, the car&#39;s remote control is modified so it can be attached to a microcontroller, that receives commands from a Python program running on a laptop. The camera, mounted on the top of the car, streams its view wirelessly to a neural net on the laptop, that decides what steering commands are the most appropriate at every time step/frame.</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:15:25 -0500Automated Soldering Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-soldering-robotic-arm<p>Automated Robotic Arm able to&nbsp;<strong>Soldering </strong>PCBs boards using <strong>computerized&nbsp;</strong>specific coordinates for the electronic parts.</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:12:46 -0500Intellisaurus Robot Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/triceratops-kit<div>on IndieGoGo Now</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>I have been working on this walking dinosaur kit for some time now. I am super excited that it is on Indiegogo. My wife is happy to longer need to remind me late at night that it&rsquo;s time to go to sleep. The easy to follow instructions allow someone with a modest skill level to assemble the robot and have it walking in a matter of hours. There is no soldering or programming required to build and play with it. With a little more in-depth involvement you can connect the AI hardware and enable Google Assistant or Alexa.</div>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:56:10 -0500Machine learning crawling robot using Reinforcement Learning, Neural Net and Q-learninghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/q-learning-machine-learning-crawling-robot<p>This robot uses various machine learning&nbsp;algorithms to learn to crawl. I first tried the Q-learning algorithm which works but is not really a great application here. Then I wrote my own reinforcement learning algorithm which works much more to my liking. Next I discovered that the simplest reiforcement algorithm worked better than any of the others. Finally I tried a neural net which works but not any better than the simple reinforcement, and with much more complexity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:08:30 -0500Personal Robot Adamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/personal-robot-adam<div>Programmable robot Adam used for educational and reseach purposes.</div> <div>The robot is designed for universities and laboratories for research and education in robotics. The project is unique in the use of active stereoscopic vision system. Adam is able to change the viewing angle and easily recognize objects in contrast to their counterparts that use a system of passive view.&nbsp;In addition, you can control the robot with a helmet and virtual reality controllers HTC Vive, feel like an Iron Man!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>web-sait: www.robotco.ru</div> <div>Facebook: Alexander Gan (@Adamrobot)</div> <div>Instagram: alexander.gan</div>Sun, 18 Nov 2018 06:59:01 -0500Self-propelled Strandbeesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-propelled-strandbeest<p>Strandbeest model carries own fan power on its back.</p>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:43:01 -0500Elliot the Scavenged Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/elliot-the-scavenged-robot<p>This robot is called Elliot and is mostly made of recycled parts. This project is still in progress and is pretty big so I will let the video explain the details and I will make a list of what I&#39;ve used in hope of inspiring you out.<br /> Enjoy!</p>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:00:07 -0500Quad Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quad-walker<div>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.<br /> <br /> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>Been working on a building a quad walker probably for a year now. What started of a coding project has now ended up with me learning how to 3d model and building a kit 3d printer. Along with scope of the project, the size of walker also grew. It was originally planned to use small 9g servers and probably end up 20cm across in total. Though I moved to using standard r/c card servos and as a result each leg will be around 20cm. No idea how big the body will need to be to house everything else. At moment, ...</p>Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:41:14 -0500PID controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/tutorials/show/pid-controller<p>The topic of this brief tutorial is to describe the main properties of a PID controller</p>Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:40:12 -0400Animatronic robot talking head.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/animatronic-robot-talking-head<p>Hello all you LMRians!</p> <p>It&#39;s been 7 or 8 years since I posted on this site, as I had to pack up robotics in 2011. I have however visited the site periodically, and certainly have noticed some changes. Especially this new site design, which I&#39;m now trying to grasp.</p> <p><br /> I did take up UAV&#39;s in 2013 for a while, but have had a renewed interest in robotics over the last 18 months or so, and have built a few simple robots to entertain my grandchildren.</p> <p>I feel that I can now share these with you, as some of you may also find them entertaining.</p> <p>This is an animatronic robotic head I built about a year ago,&nbsp;My thanks go to e-labtronics and Marshall Tearle for the inspiration.</p>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:29:11 -0400How to build a Claude Shannon juggling machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/how-to-build-a-claude-shannon-juggling-machine<p>I am amazed at the genius of Claude Shannon and I wanted to try and build his 3 drop ball juggling machine. Unfortunately there were no specifications anywhere so I had to just figure it out based and his video. This video shows how I built a working juggling machine. I worked on it for over a year, off and on, shelving it several times and even giving up on it but finally it worked. I was very happy that day.</p>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:34 -0400Take cover! - Translational drift featherweight fighting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/take-cover-translational-drift-featherweight-fighting-robot<p>This is a quick build log for my featherweight fighting robot &quot;Take Cover&quot;</p>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:47:44 -0400Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homebuilt-hexapod<div>Hexapod built on the cheap</div> <p>&nbsp;</p>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:51:15 -0400Robot Made from Pokemon Card Tinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-made-from-pokemon-card-tin<p>This is a homemade robot made by me from a pokemon card tin. Originally this was going to be a new sumo robot I was going to build for a sumo competition since my last robot wouldn&#39;t exactly qualify for the challenge. This ended up successful if I had decided to make it into a sumo bot. Unfortunately I wouldn&#39;t be able to attend the competition so I am leaving the robot like this.</p>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:02:00 -0400Mecanum Wheel robot pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-navigation-mecanum-wheel-robot<div>I make robot pet.(Not a pet robot!)</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p>Robot</p> <p>Size/Weight</p> <p>&nbsp;-W x L x H : 200 x 240 x 170 mm</p> <p>&nbsp;-1.5 kg</p> </div>Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:08:02 -0400Meriwether-X1804, the Explorerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meriwether-x1804-the-explorer<div>The Explorer Meriwether is an experimental explorer.&nbsp; He is intended mostly as a simple testbed to try out various ideas.&nbsp; The intent is that he starts our simple and gradually gets new capabilities. Meriwether will be exploring in and around my house.&nbsp; He will look for &quot;interesting&quot; things and feed his &quot;desires.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <p>Meriwether isn&#39;t a robot.&nbsp; He&#39;s a creature.&nbsp;</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:37:59 -0400M1 Rover UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/unmanned-ground-vehicle-compatible-with-arduino<p>After building a number of indoor robots, I decided to build an outdoor robot capable of traveling through rough terrain. I call it &ldquo;M1-Robot.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br /> M1-Robot motor is easily drive four DC motors driving with Arduino so it&rsquo;s perfect for any robotics project, I thought this would make a fantastic heart for a more powerful robots, So I designed the off-road 4-wheel-drive M1 from the scratch.&nbsp;<br /> It&rsquo;s not just a RC car, it can be programmed to be self-driving follow a set of instructions or even be controlled from a remote computer, and it can be used via game controllers and custom joysticks like a remote control car.</p>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:18:14 -0400Arduino Based 6-Servo Controller (WIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-based-controller-for-up-to-6-servos-with-lcd-screen-wip<p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>This is my first post here!</p> <p>A few weeks ago I started working on an Arduino based simple servo controller and I wanted to throw an LCD screen in it so I could see and note the position of each servo.</p> <p>This is just the beginning.&nbsp;I plan to bring this project much further (more about this later) but I already have a working system to share, so here it is.</p>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:24:36 -0400SEVI home robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sevi-home-robot<p><strong>SEVI Servant</strong> is a home robot. The robot has two Arduino Mega and one small Atmega. SEVI robot can navigate and move around at home. The robot has five Ultrasonic Sensors and three laser radars and one mangnetometer. SEVI has also multiple sensors such as temperature, lightness, sound intensity, PIR, humidity, haze and smoke. Robot speaks well. The SEVI weighs 16 pounds and the robot has three powerful batteries.&nbsp;The 3D print of the robot case is still in progress.<br /> <br /> You can store a variety of scripts on a SD memory card such as server commands, speech, alerts, etc. The robot can be controlled via SMS commands and the keyboard.&nbsp;SEVI monitors the home, makes alerts, issues reminders, and more.</p> <p>SEVI also has a camera that lets you observe what&#39;s happening in your home. Robot&#39;s own iPhone application is under construction.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SEVI home robot functionality:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Intelligent navigation with laser and ultrasonic sensors and a magnetometer</li> <li>16GB of external memory for speech</li> <li>16GB external memory for arms 12 servo movements</li> <li>Be able to control the battery status and charge itself automatically. The charging station is under construction.</li> <li>Text messaging and a large SMS interface</li> <li>Advanced guarding mode with long-range PIR radar</li> <li>Light and sound sensor</li> <li>Goes to the requested room and displays a live image on the smartphone</li> <li>Makes morning wakes and other reminders</li> <li>Monitor house temperature and humidity</li> <li>Makes fire and smoke alerts</li> <li>Sends a message when a family member comes home</li> <li>Alarm and self-defense siren</li> <li>The integrated artificial intelligence is planned for the robot</li> </ul> <p><strong>The SEVI robot brief introduction (finnish):</strong><br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLcL3TYo6o&amp;feature=youtu.be<br /> &nbsp;</p>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:07:31 -0400Building a sumo robot for a competition this october.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/building-a-sumo-robot-for-a-competition-this-october<p>Hello all! I have been working on a sumo robot since early september to enter in a Sumo competition for this October. For more information on how I am building it check this out.<br /> <br /> https://www.instructables.com/id/SimpleSumo-Educational-Fighting-Robots/</p> <p>It has been a lot of fun! All the parts have been 3D printed by my personal 3D printer. Thanks!</p>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:03:40 -0400Wifi controlled Raspberry PI 2 Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wifi-controlled-raspberry-pi-2-rover<div> <p>Gamified remote controlled Rover with telepresence</p> <p>Actuators / output devices: pan and tilt system, tamaiya dual gearbox and tracks</p> <p>Control method: WiFi</p> <p>CPU: Raspberry Pi 2</p> <p>Operating system: Raspbian Linux</p> <p>Power source: 7.4v LiPo 2000mAh</p> <p>Programming language: C#, Python</p> <p>Sensors / input devices: compass, accelerometer, Raspberry Pi camera module</p> <p>Target environment: indoor</p> </div>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:07:24 -0400Robokut Collectivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robokut-collective<div>This project consists in displaying the ability for robots to work together in order to perform a certain task. This is one of the first projects I worked on at RobotShop. We chose to use the iRobot Roomba platforms for this project to show that robots can work together collectively in order to clean a room effeciently and in less time. The Roomba has it&rsquo;s own microcontroller and intelligence with it&#39;s sensors and actuators.</div>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:48:22 -0400Learning studiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/learning-studio<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I'm new to this blog. I'll be updating on this site my&nbsp;experience of learning how to work on three projects. &nbsp; Web scrapingGoogle AnalyticsAutomated reports with R-studio&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:58:16 -0400Remote Controlled Arduino Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-arduino-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For my vacation , I decided to build a remote-controlled car. In the next few posts, I will detail how I made the car and what parts were used. I will also share the code and show how everything is wired and works together. For this car, I deciced that I was going to 3D print the entire body and remote therefore the first thing I had to do was to design and print the parts. For this I found several things on thingiverse where I used a few of the parts as is but most of them I made modifications ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:33:26 -0400DroidGuru - Control Robots from your Web browser (Beta)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/droidguru-control-robots-from-your-web-browser-beta<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey folks, let other users remote control your robot project from their Web browser. Did you create a cool robot with awsome superpowers? Maybe, a paintball robot or some cool robot arena for user to explore? The DroidGuru app is in Beta now so be patient with the bugs you find. Check out my youtube channel to see how: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfMeLmnqhktNxsNVfA3sCg </p>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:53:36 -0400Horus Mk.I - My Biped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/horus-mk-i-my-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>3 years ago, I chose to make my own experiments on bipedal walk. I wanted to put to the test my skills in engineering, manufacturing, electronics, IT and System Control on a very challenging topic. I manufacture most mechanical components, electronic boards and I write all the S/W used in this Robot. This Blog is dedicated to share my experiments on the manufacturing of HORUS Mk. I, the progress of its walking abilities and the creation of the upper body. http://www.avbotics.com </p>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:35:02 -0400mini servalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-serval<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is cat-size quadruped robot. inspired by BioRob cheetah_cub. slower than original,but wireless &amp; has cute serval ears &nbsp; material of final version. - DS3218 servo*8 - Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver*1 - Arduino nano - some velcro tape - 7.4v li-po battery - 3d printed part. - some jumper wire. &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/embed/XFbfntdELoI https://www.youtube.com/embed/kde83W9zY3E https://youtu.be/X2hEpD2m_yE &nbsp; well, I want upload more picture, but I don't know how ...</p>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:51:10 -0400minitaur like micro quadruped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minitaur-like-micro-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:54:06 -0400Inductive Guidance Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inductive-guidance-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:53:06 -0400Self Balancing Robot Using Neural Nethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-using-neural-net<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a very simple application of a neural net solution for controlling a two wheeled self balancing robot. The robot does not do anything more than self balance; no control for directional control. But the project was simply to see if I could figure out how to use a neural net rather than a PID controller. Currently, I have a very primitive understanding of neural nets and I understand the basic concepts but I believe a lot more sophistication could be utilized in applying an ANN (Artificial ...</p>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:46:47 -0400Robot Head MK2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-head-mk2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot project, a desktop robot head. This project has been an exercise in 3D printing and finishing/painting of 3D printed parts. The robot is simple by design and is serving as a test bed for various ideas that I want to explore. The video series following the design and build of the robot explains how the robot was built. The robot uses 2 servos to form an pan/tilt robot head that is equipped with a sonar sensor, a webcam and an RGB 'eye'. An Arduino Nano is onboard the robot ...</p>Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:19:50 -0400Meet ROI-TrashBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-roi-trashbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet ROI-TrashBot. ROI started out as just being a project to do in some spare time I had during my vacation. I was doing some shopping in Wal-Mart and saw this trash can. Immediatly I came up with the idea to making a bot just as a fun project. The first thing I did was to seal the lid so that it could not move and so that light could glow through it. I used hot glue to seal it, I put masking tape over the entire gap on the outside surface. This way when the glue was dry I would have a nice surface. The ...</p>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:40:15 -0400Room Mapping Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/room-mapping-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project uses an Arduino robot running a ESP-8266 Node MCU that communicates (and drives around) with a mobile phone. The phone is running an app made in the video game engine Unity 3D that does 3 things: 1.) The first scene allows you to drive around the robot with a camera feed going back to your computer. You can use the arrow keys to drive it around in any direction and the video feed allows you to keep driving even when the robot is out of sight. 2.) The second scene allows the robot to ...</p>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:36:41 -0400Tubby Bot a Wifi/Smartphone controlled two wheeled bot – STEP BY STEP GUIDEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tubby-bot-a-wifi-smartphone-controlled-two-wheeled-bot-step-by-step-guide<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Tubbybot is a simple two wheeled bot with no sensors. It it has RGB led which glows the body of the bot and OLED display as its eyes. The Tubby bot can be switched on by using magnet. https://github.com/codelectron/TubbyBot http://codelectron.com/tubby-bot-a-wifismartphone-controlled-two-wheeled-bot-step-by-step-guide/ </p>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:03:23 -0400Robot Sheephttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-sheep<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am attempting to build robotic sheep that follow a radio becon mounted on a shepards crook.&nbsp; Currently I have 1 failed frame, thinking that my motor speed is too high (RPM) for the steel and Lead acid mounted on top of it. Frames for the 2 larger sheep are still being produced and the powertrain is currently coming togeather. The goal with those are "Follow Me" tech that can carry a significant weight (think Cooler). &nbsp; I am using 2 250W 24V scooter motors controled with an arduino. ...</p>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:08:00 -0400RAVEBOTS - Crazy spastic dancing bots (Made for TV)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ravebots-crazy-spastic-dancing-bots-made-for-tv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>These lil guys were made for "Annedroids" a kids TV show made for Amazon Prime Video and TVO.. We needed something for the background so I tore the skin off of a furby and another dancing robot / hooked em up to arduinos and junked em up :D&nbsp; They party like crazy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnw8lmQ5M0s </p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:41:18 -0400ROB - Telepresence bot (Made for TV)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rob-telepresence-bot-made-for-tv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this robot for the show called "Annedroids" (A Sinking Ship Entertainment Production) for TVO and Amazon Prime.. ROB was made with a vacuum cleaner for the body/ a kindle for a face and a polaris RC track ATV for the locomotion.. controlled with standard RC, its not really that innovative.. he just looks cool :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PflO_Di1I-Y </p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:25:46 -0400ESCOO - EScooters + Sabertooth Controller Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/escoo-escooters-sabertooth-controller-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:08:44 -0400TOM (Tri-Track Tank Bot w arduino + adafruit)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tom-tri-track-tank-bot-w-arduino-adafruit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is TOM.. you can print him here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19170 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddLm-HpAV90 </p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:51:37 -0400ART - Fully articulated wheelchair robot (Made for TV)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/art-fully-articulated-wheelchair-robot-made-for-tv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just made this post to relay my experience with a kids show called "Annedroids" by Sinking Ship Entertainment.. I Got hired on to make props and robots for the last 3 seasons of the show and it was both fun and challenging. Most of the robots on the show are CGI but some were real, the real ones i was responsible for. The biggest robot we made (in real life) was called "Art" he was created out of a quantum 9000 wheelchair with a sabertooth motor controller and a bunch of RC servos that were puppeteered ...</p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:19:13 -0400Basics: Arduino w Adafruit servo shield n infrared remote controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basics-arduino-w-adafruit-servo-shield-n-infrared-remote-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just basics.. made this video 4 years ago... Adafruit 16x12bit servo sheild and Infrared.. im sure there are better tutorials out there.. its just basics of the Adafruit sheild ... Good setup for robot guts :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGYtOa5MrE &nbsp; </p>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:53:31 -0400RWST - Rail Wear Surveillance Trolleyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rwst-rail-wear-surveillance-trolley<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone.It's been a while since I posted my last project, so I decided to share a new job in a nutshell. If anyone is interested, I can add more details.I do not know if this project can be considered a robot because it does not move alone currently but when I started working on it it certainly was and in the future I hope to re-develop it.Well, going straight to the point, the idea was to create a standalone vehicle capable of navigating the tracks of a railroad collecting measurements ...</p>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:24:23 -0400REVIEW of LIDAR-Lite 3 Laser Rangefinder High Performance (LLV3HP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/review-of-lidar-lite-3-laser-rangefinder-high-performance-llv3hp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was selected to review the LIDAR-Lite 3 Laser Rangefinder High Performance. Being that all of my projects use some sort of object avoidance or detection this was a great project to work on. Testing the LIDAR was done in a few different ways and here we are going to describe that. First of we want to make sure that we are using the most current and up to date library and sketch for the LIDAR. As I found out using the incorrect one will give you some strange measurement and leave you wondering ...</p>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:41:46 -0400New automatic parachute system, for a water rockethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-automatic-parachute-system-for-a-water-rocket<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! After the previous successful but heavy automatic parachute system* *(If you didn't see the previous article please visit it here, as it has all the explanations about the electronics and way of working. All improvements are based on that one) here we have the new version of the water rocket, with all the secrets and improvements on: the launchpad, to avoid pressure leakage.The fins for a more straight flight.The automatic parachute system, more reliable and lighter.The navigation software, ...</p>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:10:26 -0400Neato Robot with Raspberry Pi Hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/neato-robot-with-raspberry-pi-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR once again! This is me Noah with another robot project. So I was at the dump one day and all of a sudden I saw a robot in the trash. It was a Neato robot vacuum and I gave a little high pitch scream when I saw it in the trash and I had to go grab it. I had heard my dad tried hacking one of these vacuums in the past because they are Robot Operating System (Ros) compatible and never completed it.&nbsp; So I 3D printed a raspberry pi 3 case in hopes that I can mount a raspberry pi to it. Now ...</p>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:27:10 -0400EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit OWI-891: Grandpa-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/em4-educational-motorized-robot-kit-owi-891-grandpa-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction EM4 Educational Motorized Robot Kit OWI-891 is rated for age 8+ and allowes to build 4 different types of robots. Here, I'm going to describe only Grandpa-bot. We received the kit from my workplace and I let my son, 6+, worked on it. &nbsp; Packaging The kit came with easy to follow instructions. Parts are packed as sheets of parts to be cut before use. In this way, it is easier to follow instructions without getting overwhelmed by parts.&nbsp; Notes/Tips Depending on which side of the ...</p>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 19:02:16 -0400Raptorbot (name not finalized)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raptorbot-name-not-finalized<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>6/11/18 I had already 3D printed some thicker legs, and I really didn’t want to have to waste filament on another print, so I tried to file one of the legs’ top slits to accommodate a servo horn. It didn’t really work, but with my love of tape and hot glue, I couldn’t resist attaching the legs to the horns the plain old fashioned way. Simple, and not what a professional engineer would do, but it is&nbsp;a homemade robot, and the technique worked for my previous robots! Look closely at the ...</p>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:07:16 -0400TacoBot- Stackable coding robot designed for children aged 4 and up.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tacobot-stackable-coding-robot-designed-for-children-aged-4-and-up<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>TacoBot is a stackable coding robot designed for children aged 4 and up. Different functioning Tacobot is ready to play right after stacking. He teaches kids to code with screen-free coding and drag-and-drop coding that's perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills, help kids learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. Stacking is the most intuitive and simplest construction method. It can meet the needs of children in exploring and creating different robots while ...</p>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:27:32 -0400Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi everyone, I finally finished my first robot. It is wooden arm with 4 servos. I was inspirated by Pinaut, who made this robot: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/micro-servo-robot?page=10 It all started four years ago when I was only ten years old. My dad bought for me Arduino Starter Kit. I made a lot of simple projects. But it was boring for me because I only writed codes and I did not understand it. So I put it into the cupboard and left it here. I took it out after 3 years because ...</p>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:01:50 -04004trollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4troller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As soon as I have so more time to work on this robot I am planning to publish all my files and add more information to this page. This robot uses hoverboard motors and custom electronics for driving 4 sensored BLDC motors. The robot is still in development phase. I plan to publish all CAD files, PCB design files and the complete source code. Stay tuned for the update. To assemble the robot all you need is just some laser or water-jet cut aluminum panels and a drill. There is no welding required, ...</p>Sun, 20 May 2018 05:25:48 -0400Speech Recognitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/speech-recognition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone I am working on a project that I would like to use speech recognition on. I have tried Microsoft Speech recognition and it does not do well at all, even after training. I am looking towards you for suggestion. The environment that I will be using is Windows OS. Hope to hear from you.</p>Thu, 17 May 2018 18:16:58 -0400Work bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/work-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 10 May 2018 16:18:18 -0400Bentleyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bentley<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I always liked Dickels MD#3, but I don't have the time to craft it out of styrene, so it's mostly printed and uses left over parts from other robots. The base was an idea to make a small omni directional drive with small servos for steering and encoders and cheap motors for the drive. There wasn't enough space in that design. Now its the right size base for the MD#3 body I replaced the stepper motors with mini servos that reduced complexity. I had some 3.2-volt lithium batteries from another project ...</p>Mon, 07 May 2018 19:20:25 -0400ZENrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zenrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>'Recreation In Slowness' In contrast to the digital revolution, ZENrobot paints his circles very slowly. It's a kind of meditation watching this robot scratching his waves, circles and spirals in sand. This process can take up to 40 minutes, depending on the complexity of the pattern. http://keinkunst.ch/zen/ 2015 this scara robot was learning project for me. I was wondering how calculate the 2 angles for a scara robot arm from cartesian coordinates data. Many hours with google and testing until ...</p>Mon, 07 May 2018 15:18:10 -0400PC Controlled Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pc-controlled-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have always admired the modern manufacturing technologies and the important role played by these machines in different areas of manufacturing such as: lifting materials, installing and collecting parts, welding and cutting and last but not least its usability in warehouses... My experience in building this robot arm was a challenge. So as a start I choose a simple robotic arm designed by&nbsp;fortzeroas&nbsp;in 2016, then I decided not to control it by hand as usual, So I created an Automation ...</p>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:42:08 -0400Self balancing rover robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-rover-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Have started a project where the goal is to create a slef balancing rover robot120mm wheels 12mm hex hub (wheel/nema) Nema 17 stepper motors6050 gyroRaspberry PI 3B+PI CamArduino Leonardo PI Cape&nbsp; Stepper DriversSharp IR Range Sensor3S LiPo battery 3D printed body parts (designed in Fusion 360)I`ll spend time designing the body parts while waiting for the electronics..This project is based on "Learning by doing" lika many og my other projects :-) &nbsp;&nbsp; </p>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:42:52 -0400Vacuum cleaner bot(WiFi esp8266-12, Bessel hand vacuum)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vacuum-cleaner-bot-wifi-esp8266-12-bessel-hand-vacuum<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Use simple hand vacuum. Also WiFi connection (esp8266-12). Lua codes web server to connection. Limit switches for motion forward and rear. Bot remembers sequence of movements after training </p>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:21:17 -0400Six Entertaining Things To Do With A Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/six-entertaining-things-to-do-with-a-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just a video of some things I did with my robotic arm. Lots of robotic arms in the closet I imagine, time for them to come out. </p>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:37:51 -0400MicroBot OG Pronounced Oh Geehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microbot-og-pronounced-oh-gee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Microbot is my attempt to build the smallest tracked bot that I could using an Arduino Nano and Sensor Shield. It has a 128x64 Oled mono screen that displays a face and messages based on the reaction. I amusing a touch less temperature sensor and Sharp IR distance sensor together to detect the presence of a person. When the bot is first powered on it goes through a seek and looks for a temperature above 80 F. Once this is found it then follows that heat source at a given distance. If you hold you ...</p>Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:49:44 -0400 my First Humanoid Robot (17 DOF)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-humanoid-robot-17-dof<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>April 11th 2018 Update : The Items Used have changed. I Will Update Soon... project : 17 DOF humanoid Robot &nbsp; &nbsp; Components Used : 17 DOF Biped Robot Mechanical Leg Claw Robot Servo Motor Bracket (https://www.hellasdigital.gr/go-create/robotics/robot-mechanical-leg/17-dof-biped-robot-mechanical-leg-claw-robot-servo-motor-bracket/)&nbsp;arduino mega 256032 ch servo motor board&nbsp;(https://www.hellasdigital.gr/go-create/robotics/control-board/32-channel-robot-servo-control-board/)12 MG996R ...</p>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:01:58 -0400Little Runt Rover Robot Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-runt-rover-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description This is my robot so far. It is a Runt Rover I bought yesterday at a place in Mass. known as "You Do It Electronics" and I have assembled and soldered him under 2 hours. I even have programmed him a bit. The code is written below. This is a test code I have made to see if he can work and he does. I am hoping to turn this robot into a ledge avoiding and obstacle avoding robot. Wish me good luck!!! Test Code void setup() { &nbsp;// put your setup code here, to run once: &nbsp;pinMode(13, ...</p>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:23:31 -0400Self Balancing Robot - Using RemoteXY and Bluetooth to pass in PID and CG parameters https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-using-remotexy-and-bluetooth-to-pass-in-pid-and-cg-parameters<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: added RemoteXY software and HC-05 Bluetooth module to update PID parameters with my phone. Software is easy to use but I need to buy the full version (only 8 bucks) to add more controls. Only problem is that it stopped communicating with the bluetooth module when it encountered a timer1 interrupt so had to change program to use a millisecond count loop and all was well. After I buy the full version, will add a joystick control to make robot directional. Fun project as I learned how to use ...</p>Sun, 04 Mar 2018 02:59:53 -0500Turtlebytehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtlebyte<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>3/23/18- Big update. First of all, I had 3D printed a custom chassis that ended up being too small for hardmouse's leg design. This meant that to preserve my print (and overall design,) I will have to scrap those awesome-looking legs. So sad, but I imagine I'll find a use for them someday. Anyway, the chassis is small because I'd like to fit a Raspberry Pi Zero in it (and I just like compactness!). So after the fact, I toyed around with using the servos as legs directly. I tried modifying some plastic ...</p>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:21:18 -0500Catapult robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/catapult-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Is my current project, a super powered catapult. Frame is 2inch angle iron and is currently powered by a snowplow spring. To draw it back I am using a 2000 lb winch connected to a 13 turn block and tackle. I want to build a tracked robot that I can bolt this monstrosity to so that I can move it via remote control. I also plan on making it so I could ata h a snowplow to it and maybe a lawnmower. </p>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:53:40 -05006 DOF Robotic Arm (A.R.M.)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-dof-robotic-arm-a-r-m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi I'm currently building a robotic arm as a graduation project, which I named A.R.M. (Articulated Robotic Manipulator). I would like to add that I'm following some courses about inverse kinematics and basic programming at the moment. Some specifications: - 6 DOF - Reach: 1 m - Payload: 2000 g - Power source: 48-55V DC - Budget: +- €1500 Progress: The mechanical design is completed and the robot is being built at the moment. I've ordered the drives and I'll be buying an arduino soon.&nbsp; Problems: I've ...</p>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 07:34:38 -0500M1 v2.0 Semi Autonomous foam dart Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/m1-v2-0-semi-autonomous-foam-dart-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> **----MORE INFO COMING SOON----** Sorry for the lack of information about this bot,&nbsp; finishing a robot for a competition later this week, things are hectic. Thank you for looking and I'll flesh this page out more very soon! </p>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:28:27 -0500XYZ Positioning Using Arduino Uno for 6 DOF Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xyz-positioning-using-arduino-uno-for-6-dof-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is about implementing a short and relatively easy Arduino sketch to provide XYZ inverse kinematic positioning. I had built a 6 servo robotic arm but when it came to finding software to run it, there wasn't much out there except for custom programs running on custom servo shields like the SSC-32(U) or other programs and apps that were complicated to install and communicate with the arm. Then I found Oleg Mazurov's most excellent "Robotic Arm Inverse Kinematics on Arduino" where he implemented ...</p>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:41:30 -0500Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit - LMR Reviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-bits-droid-inventor-kit-lmr-review<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Who hasn't at some time in his or her life thought, "I wish I had an R2D2..."? R2 is surely the most famous robot ever, and its platform isn't all that unrealistic. Two wheels, a speaker from which it talks in droidspeak, sensors, an arm, and a rotating head. All perfectly plausible, but building one from scratch is far from a beginner project. Nevertheless, the Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit provides everything a beginner would need to do just that - build an R2D2 essentially from scratch. Building ...</p>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:50:03 -0500Valify robot lawnmower https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/valify-robot-lawnmower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project aims to build an "smart" robot lawnmower using open technology.&nbsp; Follow the build log here : https://www.robotshop.com/forum/my-first-robot-t16856/60 Features -differential drive using two sensored brushless (BLDC) motors -driven by two open source speed controllers (VESC) -uses Field Oriented Control mode to have near silent operation -no perimeter wire (main goal) -3D-mapping with camera and lidar -precise location using RTK -9DOF (9-axis motion tracking module) -regenerative ...</p>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:58:44 -0500M1mini Robotic Shark of DOOMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/m1mini-robotic-shark-of-doom<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>M1mini Robotic Shark of DOOM This is an FPV nerf dart robot I built to specs (must be under 15" x 15" x 15" and maximium of 10lbs) for a wrestlemania style Robot Fight at a Bar/Arcade in Chicago, IL-Arduino Mega-RF Transciever for connecting/recieving controls from wireless XBOX controller-FPV Camera -Laser under the barrel for targeting-Ultrasonic sensor above the barrel for checking distance to target-OLED display for tracking ammo and distance to target-Multiple selectable firing modes, single ...</p>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:55:25 -0500Garden Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/garden-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The garden robot is a project i started 1 1/2 years ago. I got the idea after the FarmBot Was launched on kick starter. I like the idea that a robot could plant and weed a small garden. The Issue is the platform that is used limits the robot from being practical to the people that would be most interested in the technology Small Urban Farmers. I was in the works of building a robot for weeding my garden which is 10x the size of the FarmBot. I had designed and 3d printed a 3 inch rotor tiller. ...</p>Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:53:51 -0500Shapeoko CNC Engraverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shapeoko-cnc-engraver<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It all started one day when I was working on my old CNC engraver last summer at my makerspace. Someone went up to me and said "You should work on this CNC. You have talent and this Shapeoko CNC could use it." So in August I decided I would get it to work. In August I realized the CNC had two spindles it could use. The two spindles didn't have any mount but one was bigger than the other. I decided the one that was a dewalt that happened to be the bigger one I would 3D print a mount for it. A member ...</p>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:14:32 -0500GO-4 SMART HOME ARDUINO BOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/go-4-smart-home-arduino-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In this project I will show you how to will build a Smart Home Bot using the IOT technology to control you home appliances remotely through the Internet. But before we start let’s talk about this technique as we used to… What is the IOT?The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer ...</p>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:29:25 -0500Anedubothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anedubot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working on an educational robot: Anedubot. Anedubot is designed to achieve different behaviors: G-to-goal.Avoid obstacles.Line Follower.&nbsp;Object detection.Pick &amp; place. &nbsp; The build process is documented in the link below: https://github.com/snailstorming/anedubot https://github.com/snailstorming/anedubot/tree/master/Building &nbsp; I appreciate any suggestion or improve. I would be very useful if someone tries to build it and he sends me some feedback. </p>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:54:28 -0500Project Test Chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-test-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In the quest to build a robot that provides a function I decided to try and build a Floor Sweeper. I knew that building this would be a challenge. The biggest challenge I would face is how to navigate correctly and then how to cover an area without missing areas. The Roomba does not use a pattern to vacuum it is like all over the place and I can see where small areas would be missed. So how do we do this and not miss an area. I was watching a video of a House cleaning robot and a light bulb lit up. ...</p>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 06:08:43 -0500Otto 3D Printed Bipedal Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/otto-3d-printed-bipedal-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description Hey guys!!! I 3D printed this a while ago. It is work in progress though because the servo motors on it don't work. Fortunately everything else does including the Arduino Nano and it's shield. </p>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:14:54 -0500Internal Environment Monitoring And Security Patrol Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/internal-environment-monitoring-and-security-patrol-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another robot with too many sensors and delusions of skynet. Environmental Monitoring and Security Patrol RobotFeatures that I am aiming for:- Internal monitoring for data centres, warehouses, open plan offices, hospitals, factories, museums, shopping centres.- Monitoring of environment, equipment, racks, cables, pipes, people, or things sensitive to humidity, temperature, noxious gasess or vapours.- Automatic alerting of new obstacles, movement and temperature threshold changes.- Scheduled checks ...</p>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:15:29 -0500AVA OS - "A Very Advanced Operating System"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ava-os-a-very-advanced-operating-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Background &amp; Motivation My goal was to develop a reusable OS that could support my bots or others...anywhere from small or medium bots like my Anna/Ava, to bots reaching the complexity of an InMoov that can also move around.&nbsp; In working on my prior bots, I learned many lessons and had many things from an OS perspective and backbone comms that I would like to improve. My next bot will be around 30 inches tall and have many servos and 4 linear actuators.&nbsp; It also needs to support a depth ...</p>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:30:34 -0500Animal (Let's Build A Robot!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/animal-lets-build-a-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I have started building a new robot with the purpose to keep my dog company during the day when I am at work. I have decided to document the entire process in real-time and put these videos up on YouTube so hopefully, some people who are at the beginning of their journey can get something out of it. Meanwhile, I gladly invite people who are more expert than me to give me some tips and trick on how I can improve things. Hope you like it! </p>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:11:33 -0500Arduino Sumo Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Before we start What is the sumo robot? It is a self-control robots with specific dimensions and features, it is also designed in a Hostile shape which qualify it to participate in the contests and competitions with other robots. The name “sumo” came from an old Japanese sport, which is two opponents fighting in a ring, each of them trying to push the other opponent out of ring, And this is what should robots also do in the sumo robotics competitions, where two robots placed in the ring ...</p>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 06:07:03 -0500Solar bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this little solar bug because a friend told me about his battery powered 'disposable' toothbrush (Oral-B PULSAR). This brush is like a regular manual brush with a little vibration motor and one AA battery. As the brush was worn I removed the vibration motor out of the brush and build this little bug. After removing the motor I varified the needed power with a laboratory power supply. And purchased a solar cell which support the necessary power. For the legs I took a old IC and cable sleeve ...</p>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:08:08 -0500A robot with stepper motors, driven from FPGA controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-robot-with-stepper-motors-driven-from-fpga-controller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It 's my first step to build a robot, controlled from Android phone. Robot alone, uses stepper motors in microstep mode. The movement of robot can be controlled from Android-app in two modes: Sensor mode (first video) or manual mode (with sliders, second video) Android application&nbsp;&nbsp;transfers the velocity commands on Bluetooth&nbsp;(self made, you can load from Google Play, source on Github: https://github.com/JanDebiec/Arobot_android/tree/develop). &nbsp; Robot's Intelligence: it's a Altera ...</p>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:57:36 -0500Hurjahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hurja<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Designed the frame with inkscape, got a friend to print it out with his self-made cnc out of polycarbonate. Very small, less than 10cm * 10cm, low enough to fit under most furniture. Width: 90mm, Length: 72mm, Height: 62mm4WD (no proper clutch though) with 4 x micro gear motorsLiPo 1400mahL9110 motor driver + breakout board Raspberry pi zero w Raspberry pi camera Suspension (pen springs), a bit too hard for the weight and speed of the robot. Axles for suspension are very thin bolts cut by hand. Polycarbonate ...</p>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:48:38 -0500RS5 - 3D printed Raspberry Pi 3 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rs5-3d-printed-raspberry-pi-3-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a long time without robot projects I decided to make a new one that I can use to play with. I always wanted to continue the development and add new features to the RS4 robot, the initial idea was to make a more autonomous robot. I decided to do some more work, but the platform needed to be updated. As 3d printers are becoming cheap that was the way to go, developing parts is way easier and no more cutting and drilling. I'm an electronics engineer so 3D modelling is not something I am used to ...</p>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:32:54 -0500Biped Robot (RADAR)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-robot-radar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The was the original post for MAX V2. I kept having issues with the center of gravity and occasionally falling over. I tried just about everything to fix this issue with no luck. The only thing left was to create larger feet and decided to switch over to a whole new project that would not have this issue. I occasionally visit our local pawn shop and the other day I was in there and saw a bin with several old radar detectors in it. I found three that I liked, two of them are the Uniden Laser 3-Band,Lrd ...</p>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:28:47 -0500Track robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/track-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am looking to build a track robot, but I'm on a budget. So I can buy on for more than $150 or so. I see so many options, but I am looking for one that will climb. I am a machinists and a welder so the machanial parts are no problem I am just looking or the best frame at this point. Anyone have an idea of a better platform? Or have you seen this one work? Thanks Dan </p>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:31:42 -0500My first Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-34<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I came to robotics late in life, although I have always enjoyed science fiction, but I thought I would like to try building a robot. Using two microswitches, two motors, four AAA batteries and a breadboard I put together the little bot shown in the picture.&nbsp; This could navigate a passage, but it had difficulty in a simple maze as it got stuck in corners since it couldn't reverse. I added two n/o n/c relays and this gave it individual motor reversing so I could leave it working a maze unaided At ...</p>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 06:23:17 -0500Automated juggling machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-juggling-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Automated Juggling machine -Case Study of closed loop SystemWhat is Feedback Feedback occurs when outputs of a system are routed back as inputs as part of a chain of cause-and-effect that forms a circuit or loop.The system can then be said to feed back into itself. The notion of cause-and-effect has to be handled carefully when applied to feedback systems. The use of feedback is widespread in the design of electronic amplifiers, oscillators, and stateful logic circuit elements such as flip-flops ...</p>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:46:54 -0500Burn-E PaperCraft Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/burn-e-papercraft-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An Idea appeared in my mind a question Why did not make a robot to do some cool staff? then I have already started to learn programming of electrical circuits, and annexd to the talent in making paper craft models. *************************** Step 1: (The IDEA): I used this paper craft model form paper-replika : Download the paper model from here: http://paper-replika.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=466&amp;Itemid=30 And I saw that, when I place the electronics parts inside ...</p>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:51:04 -0500Project Robokut - BOMaterialshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robokut-bomaterials<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics &amp; Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials So what does the RoboKut prototype cost? Here’s a breakdown as well as links to the parts. The parts linked to here will likely not always be available, so feel free to modify the design, choose different components, customize it to your needs etc. &nbsp; FRAME ($72.68) 4x 150mm, 20mm x ...</p>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:47:32 -0500Omni Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omni-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The return of the Omni Bot &nbsp; Back when I first started building Robbie in 2011 he had a holonomic base with powered castors. In July 2013 I changed Robbie to a differential drive base and incorporated the inmoov torso. After operating Robbie for a while I found the differential drive to be lacking. In the tight environment of a home full of furnisher, he would never be able to function as desired. I decided to relook at the old Omni drive base back in 2011 I made choices that were limited to ...</p>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 02:03:26 -0500Irma, My hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/irma-my-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello there, I'm currently developing my hexapod. </p>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 11:34:57 -0500Security / Safety Droid , Ezb V4 and Raspberry Pi 3 mashup powered by wheelchair motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/security-safety-droid-ezb-v4-and-raspberry-pi-3-mashup-powered-by-wheelchair-motors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all, I wanted to share my latest project. I have wanted to build a security driven machine for years. I sourced a couple Jazzy scooters to use their frame , motors and battery tray and I am building from there. </p>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:59:02 -0500Project Robokut - Mechanics & Electronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robokut-mechanics-electronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensors Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics &amp; Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials &nbsp; Wheels &nbsp; Commercial robot lawn mowers tend to use custom, injection-molded wheels. Since this is not an option, we might consider using 3D printing to create highly functional wheels, but in the spirit of making the project accessible to the masses (many of whom still do not have access ...</p>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:40:10 -0500Fully Autonomous RC Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fully-autonomous-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In this post I wish to outline the build of a compact indoor autonomous car using neural network for navigation. The setup can be used to train and validate autonomous driving neural network models quickly and easily. The robot is a two-wheel differential steering type. The robot chassis was laser cut out of 5mm clear acrylic, in order to minimize self-shadowing in front of the camera. As you can see there is no caster wheel, rather balance is via a zip-tie tied in a loop. The usual hardware is present, ...</p>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:24:13 -0500Automatic Parachute deployment with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automatic-parachute-deployment-with-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello again! After some months without publishing here we are again! Today I bring a new project I've been working for months already: a water rocket with automatic parachute. Making a water rocket is easy: put some water in a plastic bottle, add air pressure and release. It will fly fast and high. But when you want also to fly higher, then the rocket can land quite catastrophic. There is where a parachute is helpful. There are several issues to solve as you see in the video: Detect the moment that ...</p>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:27:56 -0500Robie's robot Wreckershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robies-robot-wreckers<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am planning an art installation for the 2018 Burning man event . It is to be titled Ralph's Robot Wreckers I am looking for help with the animation and light, sound effects. I am especially trying to figure out how to put the mannequin on a swivel base that can be programmed to turn 90 deg. when the start button is pressed and after the presentation finishes, rotate back 90 deg to it's starting position.I also need help with the light effects and voice. If anyone in the community can give ...</p>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:21:43 -0500Mobile robot -- Dzik Rover https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-robot-dzik-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Intro &nbsp; Hello to everyone :) I'm Łukasz and I want to share with you the process of design and building my robot Dzik Rover. It's my very first project, therefore some things in it I had to do a couple of times :P&nbsp;&nbsp;just a trial and error method until I get fine solution of the problem. Project was divide on stages: searching for the right parts and design mechanical part by Autodesk Inventor 2016workshop work on mechanincal construction part of the projectdesign PCB board by Autdesk ...</p>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:38:18 -0500Modular Robot Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modular-robot-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, After probably 9 years of silence here, I'm back with some robotics :) As my 6yr son was eyeing on my good old BoeBot, I finally got into building him the LMR classic "Start Here robot". And finally use the Picaxe28x1 board with the Sharp sensor still left in its original package. With the help of my 3D Printer, I was able to quickly print an exisiting Thingiverse project, with some additional parts designed for it. But was really disappointed to see it forbid any remix or contribution. That's ...</p>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:16:59 -0500Project Robokut - Sensor Selectionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robokut-sensor-selection<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics &amp; Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials When designing a custom robot, lawn mower or otherwise, one of the first issues a designer comes across is what sensors to use? Issues like how to detect and differentiate the area to be mowed are not as easy as they might seem. Although it takes a human almost no time to understand the various ...</p>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:06:59 -0500Pavlov project: Building a quadruped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pavlov-project-building-a-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I introduce you my project called Pavlov about building a quadruped robot totally from scratch. I am recording everything for youtube in order to show how to approach the different steps in building a robot. If you want to know more about this project and other projects, subscribe to my channel "Androtics" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO_dAWZ7WEcS9Q8J_URkfw? about robotics and artificial intelligence. Consider also to support my work in my patreon page: www.patreon.com/androtics ...</p>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:22:00 -0500Robot Gadget-NGhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-gadget-ng<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Gadget is a robot that I first built in the 1990's starting from an R/C truck chassis and a custom-built 68HC11 low-level controller and a 386 PC for primary navigation. While the robot did originally have around 12 AH batteries onboard, the PC was extremely power-hungry so the robot rarely ran for more than about 10 minutes at a time without a tether from bench power. A couple of years ago my kids found Gadget packed away in some of my old stuff and wanted to get it out and play with it. While we ...</p>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:07:05 -0500Robot Ardihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-ardi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot Ardi is my latest platform for playing with machine intelligence experiments. I have built it up to the point that you see here in the pictures. Unfortunately, I broke one of the motor mounts so it is benched until I have completed a fix for it. I am working on retrofitting the robot with a rocker-bogie style wheel arrangement at which time I will get back into active development of it. You can see the whole project log here:&nbsp;https://goo.gl/photos/xgBE1NQrABDhcQ5KA </p>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:57:39 -0500Stop Motion Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stop-motion-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi eveyone, I do stop motion animation and I've always had in the back of my mind if it was posible to make a robot out of a stop motion puppet puppet and do some of the more intricate "stunts" with a robot vs by hand. As you can see from the images included, the joints on this are pretty small. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of hardware that might work for this sort of thing or if alternatively a separate mechanism that would drive the puppet would be the prefered alternative. Out of the ...</p>Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:43:07 -0500Distributed Operating System for Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/distributed-operating-system-for-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Distributed Operating System for Robots – DOS for Robots? In the next few pages, I hope to clearly lay out the core problem as I see it in hobby robotics, and the solution I am currently working on. The Problem – Lack of Productive Communication and Coding Standards Having built a few robots here on LMR (Anna and Ava), I am constantly facing challenges getting Part A to communicate with Part B.&nbsp; While there are some communication standards like I2C, Serial, USB, HTTP, etc., none of these ...</p>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:27:49 -0500Raspberry Pi Litter Robot that tweetshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-litter-robot-that-tweets<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The first Internet connected Litter Box that is controlled by a small Raspberry Pi computer that self cleans &amp; tweets my cat's daily litter box usage. I removed the manufactures circuit board and installed a Raspberry PI computer. The process automates the cleaning of my cats litter box. Takes a photo and uploads it to twitter. https://twitter.com/litterboxtweets </p>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:27:48 -0500Project Robokut - Design Overviewhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robokut-design-overview<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Robokut - (1) Design Overview Project Robokut - (2) Sensor Selection Project Robokut - (3) Mechanics &amp; Electronics Project Robokut - (4) Programming (Coming Soon) Project Robokut - (5) BOMaterials BackgroundWhy do people choose to live in condos? Most people say that maintaining a house (inside and out) takes way too much time and effort, and when probed for details, mowing / maintaining the lawn almost always comes up as a task they don't want to do. When it comes to "menial tasks", ...</p>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:07:27 -0500Tricycle Skeleton R/Chttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tricycle-skeleton-r-c<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Using the Super Servo idea from a previous project, steering was added to a tricycle. Drive is a razer scooter motor and a new rain cheapo esc. Skeleton was zip tied to pedals and pvc hip joints complete the haunt. oh, radio is a cheapo hobby king 2 channel pistol. It is very robust and powerful, 4000mah 12v lipo batt has more than enough time on duty for halloween. </p>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 22:55:07 -0400ROBOT PROJECT (WALL-E)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-project-wall-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For sometime I have wanted to do a Wall-E robot and have seen on many other sites where people have done them. I found one recently that was missing the remote but in great shape. I have many ideas on the design for this bot and what components I want to use. I am kind of caught on that famous teeter totter on which way to go. On one side I want to use a LattePanda and then use all the Arduino sensors and still use a Webcam for facial recognition and motion detection etc... On the other side I want ...</p>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:07:35 -0400Hopperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hopper-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>11/16/17 9:57 PM Hi everyone. So I looked at Hopper’s legs again, and realized that both legs were on the same poles- both legs could only move to the same place at the same time. Despite this being a fairly easy fix, I have still decided that it is time for Hopper to be retired. I feel ready to move on to a better robot- one that has a different chassis and design that my heart will be set on. See you again on my next robot! ——————————————————— 11/08/17 9:51 ...</p>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:48:15 -0400Mini-Maxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-max<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Biped Bot using the Arduino Nano. Currently Mini-Max has the ability to detect an object in his path using the Sharp IR Sensor. The Bot is 5" Tall and is 6 DOF. He uses 6 SG90 9G Plastic Gear Servos. Runs on 7.4v Lipo. The main portion of the legs are made from vinyl. Here is a link to the product I used. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fiberon-Common-Actual-1-25-in-x-1-25-in-x-33-5-in-Homeselect-White-Composite-Not-Wood-Deck-Baluster/4220392 The Brackets for the servos are made from Foam ...</p>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:54:41 -0400Parallel Mini Gripper Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parallel-mini-gripper-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Normally robot grippers are designed to be used with specific robot arms or specific robots construction systems. What would it take to make a really inexpensive, but versatile / functional gripper? We decided to give it a try. Actuator The actuator normally accounts for most of the price of the gripper, so aside from using a really inexpensive solenoid (simple open/close perhaps), one of the least expensive actuators with feedback is a 9g RC servo. ServoCity / Actobotics has a cute and inexpensive ...</p>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:34:27 -0400Maxwell the Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maxwell-the-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:07:58 -0400Quadruped Robot Project: Leggeduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruped-robot-project-leggeduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Background Legged robots of all shapes and sizes are universally “cool” for many reasons. Evolution seems to have favored legs for almost all mammals and insects, and many underwater creatures as well. Even microscopic organisms are found with legs. Legs (and arms) are appendages which humans are intimately familiar with and want to recreate. One of the projects we completed a while back was named “Leggeduino”; a combination of “legged” and “arduino”. This project came about soon ...</p>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:46:54 -0400Lynxmotion - MES (Multirotor Erector Set) Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lynxmotion-mes-multirotor-erector-set-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I'm happy to share a cool project we are working on here at Lynxmotion / RobotShop. The MES (Multirotor Erector Set) is aligned with other Lynxmotion product lineup (SES Servo Erector Set / MTS Modular Track System) to bring useful and yes modular platforms one can hack to his needs. It also provide, in a kit, multiple options. To be more specific, the kit will include everything needed to build several multirotor type of platforms commonly used in the UAV/Drone industry. Design restrictions: Frame ...</p>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:10:19 -0400Robot from book Computer Controlled Robots for C64, VIC20, Spectrum and BBChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-from-book-computer-controlled-robots-for-c64-vic20-spectrum-and-bbc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is from the book "Computer Controlled Robots for C64, VIC20, Spectrum and BBC", which can be downloaded, along with other books of a similar vintage, from the publisher's website: https://usborne.com/browse-books/features/computer-and-coding-books/ I used to borrow the book from the library as a child, but never actually got to build the robot from the book. Recently, after finding the book online for free, I decided to finally build the robot for myself. The video I've attached is from ...</p>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 23:29:31 -0400FrankenRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frankenrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>FrankenRobot (or Frankenbot) was an entry for Pi Wars 2017&nbsp; (a Raspberry Pi robotics competition in Cambridge, UK). As such, it was built to complete the following challenges (to varying degrees of success...): Line FollowingStraight Line Speed TestMinimal MazeObstacle CourseSkittlesGolfPi Noon (essentially a non-destructive fighting challenge where a needle and a balloon are mounted on each robot, and the objective is to pop the opponent's balloon with the needle.)The Obstacle Course, Skittles, ...</p>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 15:47:26 -0400Desktop Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/desktop-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my first real Arduino robot project. I resisted using the Arduino for some time other than using it as a signal source back to a PC from a sensor. One morning I woke up and just decided I am going to give this a try and see what it is all about. The only thing I can say about it is, I wish I had done it earlier. So enough of that lets get onto the bot details. The main board is a Arduino Uno. The bot has a voice and does talk, the board it uses is the DFRobot Voice Synthesis Shield. You ...</p>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:59:51 -0400Desktop Robot Head and Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/desktop-robot-head-and-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Everyone. Its been a long time since I last posted a robot project on here but I wanted to share my latest project with you all. I have always enjoyed making various types of robot but I have a particular soft spot for desktop robots. I like the idea of a little robot pal sat next to me on the desk that I can develop when I get the spare time. I have made several humanoid type robots in the past, along with many mobile robots. I didn't want to make another humanoid torso type robot so with this ...</p>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:07:00 -04003D Printed Solidoodle 2 Pen Plotter Hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-solidoodle-2-pen-plotter-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dear: LMR Recently a friend asked me if I could make a cnc engraver for him. He has done all the work and purchased all the parts except for software and mounting the scraper to it. Basically it is going to mill PCB boards without the need of autoleveling at all. It will use a spring loaded scraper to etch a circuit board. I have already designed the part that needs milling. I have even made the part with my milling machine from wood. Wish me goo luck!!! From: Noah &nbsp; Below is the piece that ...</p>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:46:25 -0400How To Make An Amazing Robot Cow Scarecrowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/how-to-make-an-amazing-robot-cow-scarecrow<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;I recently created Moo-Bot, a robot cow scarecrow jumping over the moon, for a local scarecrow competition. &nbsp;My inspiration was from my 3 year old son singing "hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle..." The project was a lot of fun to work on with my son, and I blogged about it in full detail here: http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/robot-scarecrow/ It wasn't too difficult of a project, and would love to share it with others for inspiration on their own projects this Fall. &nbsp; &nbsp; Here's ...</p>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:35:09 -0400Robot reading signshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-reading-signs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The objective: a robot car detecting a blue marker, move towards the marker, read the sign that’s on the marker and follow its direction until a stop sign is found. The video shows an overview of the approach and performance. Software used:PythonopenCV and NumpyMini-driver, Arduino, Tornado and Websockets&nbsp; Here you'll find the&nbsp;complete script The coding is rather straight forward and well commented. It's considered to be self-explanatory. There are several ways to track an object in a ...</p>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:22:47 -0400DIY 2-wheel balancing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-2-wheel-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The epic: &nbsp; Build a robot-car with ‘a certain level of autonomy’.Explore possible options for computer vision control.Explore simple options for mapping and localization.Preferably build a 2-wheeled differential robot.&nbsp; In&nbsp;Reading Signs&nbsp;you’ll find a first exercise with computer vision control. In turn this post&nbsp;offers a very basic approach to build a balancer and covers: &nbsp; My experiences with different sorts of hardware componentsA simple control logicControl ...</p>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:07:13 -0400BeetleBot 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beetlebot-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>09/09/17 - 09/10/17 - Hi everyone! I'd like to introduce you to my first true foray into robotics: BeetleBot 2.0. If you're wondering why it's named BeetleBot 2.0 and not 1.0, it's because I ended up scrapping the original "motor holders" and both of the robot's motors (one of them got scratched). The good thing about the above, though, is that you can see how I restarted in the pictures provided. Nevertheless, I will do my best to document this 'bot from now on! &nbsp; Materials list: 1 x2 AA battery ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 20:13:39 -0400Voice Control arduino Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/voice-control-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys..this is our project.. thats called voice control robot thats controlled bluetooth hc-05 via a smartphone app. The app is developed in such a way that it convert the voice command to text and transfer the text to the connected Bluetooth device. The bluetooth connected on the Arduino board receives text from the Android app as characters and stored them as string to the assigned String.There are words pre-programmed (forward, reverse, right , left and stop) to the arduino , whenever the ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:26:44 -0400IR remote controlled arduino robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-remote-controlled-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys.. this is our new project thats called ir remote controlled robot using arduino. thats controlled by any remote...we have used as ir remote... so lets start. Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items&nbsp;1:-arduino uno 2:-ir remote 3:-l293d ic 4:-infrared receiver(TSOP1138) 5:-mini breadboard 6:-jumper wires 7:-two dc motors 8:-one chassis 9:-two wheels with caster wheel 10:-9v battery or power bank Step 2: Infrared Connectionwe have used as infrared receiver TSOP1138 SOO.. RECEIVER HAVE 3PINS.. one ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:15:39 -0400light following arduino robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-following-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys...this is our project thats called light following arduino robot... this project is based on arduino and light resistor. A photoresistor (or light-dependent resistor, LDR, or photoconductivecell) is a light-controlled variable resistor. The resistance of a photoresistor decreases with increasing incident light intensity; in other words, it exhibits photoconductivity. so lets start.................... Step 1:-components1:-arduino uno &nbsp; 2:-jumper wires 3:-light resistor 4:-l293 motor ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:07:12 -0400gesture controlled robot using accelerometerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gesture-controlled-robot-using-accelerometer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Step 1:-introductionwelcome to our channel s-r tronics...we are making some project using arduino..so guys this is our new and &nbsp;project...gesture hand control arduino robot using adxl335 accelerometer...and another all project coming soon..this robot can moved by hand control using adxl335 accelerometer.. the 3 axis ADXL335 from Analog Devices. This is the latest in a long, proven line of analog sensors - the holy grail of accelerometers. The ADXL335 is a triple axis MEMS accelerometer with ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:50:34 -0400line follower arduino robot with object avoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-arduino-robot-with-object-avoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys... this is our project...its called line follwer robot with object avoid using ultrasonic distance sensor... soo..when robot will move along black track this time if any object is infront to this robot..then the robot will be stop...after remove the object from the black line,the robot can move to this black line... black line tracked will be performed by two ir sensors and for object avoid ultrasonic sensor is used... sooo lets start.................. Step 1:-componentsShow All Items&nbsp;1:-arduino ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:35:41 -0400smartphone controlled robot with video streaming(imo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smartphone-controlled-robot-with-video-streaming-imo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys.. this our poject IMO video controlled robot based on arduino using bluetooth hc-05.. for this robot we have used two smartphone ... also this robot is controlled by a smartphone app..AND video streaming is working on IMO.. Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items&nbsp;1:-ardunio uno 2:-motor driver l293d ic 3:-two android smartphone 4;-bluetooth module hc-05 5:-jumper wires 6:-two dc motor 7:-one chassis 8:-two wheels with caster wheel 9:-9v battery or power bank Step 2: Bluetooth Connectionbluetooth ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:29:30 -0400arduino Dancing Autobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-dancing-autobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys this is our &nbsp;project..and new thats called autobot with dancing like michael jackson.... its amazing... we have made this cutting cardboard..but you can make this with using 3d printer.. now lets goooooooo..... Step 1:-components1:-arduino uno/nano 2:-servo motor 3:-9v battery or power bank 4:-jumper wires 5:-mini breadboard Step 2:-servo Motorservo motor have 3pins you can identified by red ,black and yellow color 1st of all red color wire is connect to +5v black color wire is connect ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:20:35 -0400Object Avoiding Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-avoiding-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys... this is our project..thats called object avoiding robot.. this one basically arduino based ic controlled by ultrasonic distance sensor.. An Ultrasonic sensor is a device that can measure the distance to an object by using sound waves. It measures distance by sending out a sound wave at a specific frequency and listening for that sound wave to bounce back. By recording the elapsed time between the sound wave being generated and the sound wave bouncing back, it is possible to calculate ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0400arduino smartphone app control car using l298https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-smartphone-app-control-car-using-l298<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys.. this is our project thats called arduino based smartphone app control car using l298 motor driver via bluetooth. sooo lets start.... Step 1: ComponentsShow All Items1:-arduino uno 2:-bluetooth hc-05 3:-l298 motor driver 4:-jumper wires 5:-two dc motors 6:-two wheels with caster wheel 7:-one chassis 8:-9v battery with jack Step 2: Circuit Diagramhere bluetooth module:- rx of bluetooth connect to tx of arduino and tx of bluetooth connect to rx of arduino. vcc-------+5v gnd--------gnd sooo... 2pin ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:05:58 -0400Self Balancing Robot Using Mpu6050 Accelerometerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-using-mpu6050-accelerometer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys..this is our project.. this is self balancing robot on two wheels using mpu6050 accelerometer.. The MPU 6050 is a 6 DOF (Degrees of Freedom) or a six-axis IMU sensor, which means that it gives six values as output. Three values from the accelerometer and three from the gyroscope. TheMPU 6050 is a sensor based on MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) technology... so our next generation two wheeler byke...that will be self balanced.and also cycle. in this project mainly used arduino uno ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:57:14 -0400micro servo robotic arm arduino based using 10k pothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-servo-robotic-arm-arduino-based-using-10k-pot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys.... we have another project micro servo robotic arm.. basically this arm is arduino based on micro servo motor using 10k potentiometer.. this arm used industrially but in this project we are are try to create this robotic arm. Step 1: Components1:-servo motor(4 piece) 2:-arduino uno 3:-10k potentiometer(4piece) 4:-battery(power bank) 5:-jumper wires 6:-push button switch Step 2: Potentiometer Connectionhere see this pic......for conection pot have 3pins... middle pin is input...which is ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:49:38 -0400Edge avoiding arduino robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edge-avoiding-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello guys...this is our &nbsp;project.. this project is how to build edge avoiding robot using arduino and ir sensor.. IR Sensors work by using a specific light sensor to detect a select light wavelength in the Infra-Red (IR) spectrum. By using an LED which produces light at the same wavelength as what the sensor is looking for, you can look at the intensity of the received light. When an object is close to the sensor, the light from the LED bounces off the object and into the light sensor. This ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:39:29 -0400G-sensor Controlled Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/g-sensor-controlled-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; hello guys... this is our project... Smartphone Controlled Arduino Robot Car via Bluetooth With G-sensor app..that the robot will move depending on the slope of your smartphone. Joystick can be controlled by moving the slider with your finger. Step 1: COMPONENTS1:-arduino uno 2:-l293d chip 3:-bluetooth module hc-05 4:-jumper wires 5:-a smartphone 6:-two dc motor 7:-one chassis with caster wheels 8:-breadboard Step 2: L293d Connectionl293d have 16pin.. 8pin and 16pin of l293d is connect to ...</p>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 01:03:32 -0400DIY Climate Control Bracelethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-climate-control-bracelet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hey everyone, it’s been some time since I’ve posted something here, so here’s my latest project. This actually is not exactly a robot project, but since it’s an automated wearable that does a certain job, it might be considered as “robotic”. This is a bracelet that makes you feel the environment “colder”. I know it sounds weird, but it just works. It’s a DIY version of the Wristify (renamed as Embr Wave recently) which is an upcoming product. More details can be found here: ...</p>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:22:27 -0400Big WALL-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-wall-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I am starting a WALL-E project with my kids.&nbsp; I like robots, they like WALL-E, its a fit :-) I am using square steel tubing, wheel chair motors, 2 Deep Cycle batteries, and so on.&nbsp; I need to find motor control boards still.&nbsp; I'm guessing when all is said and done he will weigh around 400lbs, a lot of the weight coming from the batteries. &nbsp; </p>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:57:55 -0400Self Navigating Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-navigating-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dear: LMR I am hoping to build a self navigating robot. Right now it only obstacle avoids. It uses arduino mega, 12 volt motor driver, Ping sensor, and a 2s lipo battery. I used arduino and programmed it mostly in one day. Here is the code. I will post a video shortly.&nbsp; The chassis is made from an old excavator toy I found at the dump. I took the excavator part off of it since it was only used for decoration and striped it's electronics. Then I screwed onto it a two by four piece of wood to ...</p>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:28:51 -0400rc car!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-car-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i am making RC car with arduino ,i want it to pass a u turn track ,it is 4wd ,wheels are straight ,how can i make wheels turn around to pass theu turn ?! </p>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:30:39 -0400IronBot Chap: DIY and Programming Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ironbot-chap-diy-and-programming-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Every kid has a superhero in their dreams. It seems too good to build a unique robot at home. Now, IronBot Chap could make their dreams come true. It's very easy to put up all the metal structure, digital servo and modules together to make unique companion just as easy as making a LEGO. Our purpose is to encourage kids to create their own companion. We believe there's not any limit of your imagination. The smartphone could connect to IronBot and act as its brain. Moreover, Kids could uses Xlink ...</p>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:50:11 -0400Raspberry Pi 6 Wheel Drive Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-6-wheel-drive-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a 6 Wheeled Drive Robot Rover it is 18" Long 9" wide 15" wide if you count the wheels And 8" High it is powered by a Raspberry Pi with 3 L298N Motor Drivers and a Adafruit servo Hat . It is Controlled with a wireless keyboard or autonomous with a HC-SR04 ultrasonic Distance sensor or a light Follower sensor module. it has a web cam with streaming video and motion detection via CpenCV.It also has numerous sensors including A ADS1115 analog to digital converter, MPU-6050 accelerometer, HMC5883L ...</p>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:27:40 -0400Minion - my daughter's first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minion-my-daughters-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, few days ago we started to plan and make a new robot with my daughter. She is 5 years old and loves to build things. The picture uploaded represents the plan. M stands for motor or servo, B for battery and C for computer. You'll see a strange box with a cabel to the robot on the picture. This is the optional remote controller. We plan to make it from thin wood cardboards approx. 3mm. I think the legs will be double thickness due to stability. The head should be able to tilt left and ...</p>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:14:34 -0400Pogo - RugWarriorPro With New Raspberry Pi 3 Brainhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pogo-rugwarriorpro-with-new-raspberry-pi-3-brain<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pogo first sprang and sang “To Life” in my home in 2000, from a Rug Warrior Pro robot kit offered by AK Peters, Ltd.&nbsp; His original brain was a 2 MegaHz Motorola 68HC11 with 32K bytes of "non-volitile" RAM. &nbsp; In 2015, at the age of 15, Pogo underwent a total brain transplant receiving a Raspberry Pi B+, and a year later, underwent a follow-up surgical upgrade to the 1.2 GigaHz, four-core, Raspberry Pi 3 with 1GB of RAM (60-100 times the processing power with 30 thousand times more RAM ...</p>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:46:45 -04003D printed - Adult Sized Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-adult-sized-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;Hi All, I have recently started work on a new project&nbsp; to build a full size humanoid robot. I started a new youtube channel just for this project. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; As with all of my work, I am designing this to be made from the cheapest components possible. The idea is that I would be able to creat a full size humanoid platform that can be bought for under £1000.&nbsp;&nbsp; That's cheaper than many miniature humanoids. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the joints are made using ...</p>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:30:06 -0400Robotic gripper Andromina V.2.0 with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-gripper-andromina-v-2-0-with-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The new robotic gripper Andromina V.2.0 is the most advanced gripper that currently exists and has many applications. In this second version, the gripper has been greatly improved, opening and closing the gripper can be controlled by an encoder and a limit switch stroke. The main advantage of this clamp is controlled by means of standard Radio Control servomotors. The cars that point easily route from any Arduino plate or any other plate, like raspberry Pi, Beagleboard, Picaxe etc .... In this entry ...</p>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:01:58 -0400Peabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/peabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Peabot is a quadruped robot with custom 3d printed parts. His software is an open-source quadruped framework which is named for the robot, Peabot. His features, and therefore the software's features, are: Software Features &nbsp; Full solution for controlling a quadruped robot.Includes many "motions" for moving the robot (walk, turn, extend arms, etc.).Interactive command prompt for sending the robot commands.RESTful web API for controlling the robot through HTTP requests.Multiple configuration options ...</p>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:36:46 -0400Mini Quadcopter in progress 3D printedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-quadcopter-in-progress-3d-printed<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dear: LMR Just so you guys know my last quadcopter I believe had a fried motherboard. The accelerometer doesn't work and it refuses to fly. So I am building another one while I try to figure out what I can do to fix it and if I want to fix it for the moment being. So instead of building a huge RXD250 quadcopter I am building a small mostly printed quadcopter. I printed with my personal prusa i3 these parts. As of now I need to work out are the motherboard, battery charger, and programming. Feel free ...</p>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:41:38 -0400Spider robot - Krzyżakhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-robot-krzyzak<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>test </p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:48:37 -0400WIFI RC car with ESP8266 and Arduino IDEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wifi-rc-car-with-esp8266-and-arduino-ide<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is an example of remotely controlled car via WIFI. The circuit is based on&nbsp;ESP8266, and the software is written in the Arduino IDE. As an engine driver, I used the&nbsp;L298N. The vehicle's speed is controlled by&nbsp;PWM&nbsp;in the range of 0 to 1023. Digital control offers more possibilities than the usual controller. I also added a&nbsp;RGB LED&nbsp;as light and buzzer as a horn. &nbsp; This article can also see here: DIY WIFI RC car with ESP8266 and Arduino IDE </p>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:36:28 -0400Raspberry pi Tank - with Live Video Streamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-tank-with-live-video-stream<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, The Raspberry Pi Tank with an on-board camera system is used for home surveillance or for any other projects that requires a mobile platform. It is simple and I hope it inspires you to create your own. Please check it out and let me know if you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaspMYDLxoY Best of luck with your own project and if you have any question feel free. Thanks ! Tony </p>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 21:20:11 -0400PushBot MiniSumo robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pushbot-minisumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;My first attempt at building a robot..It will be a MiniSumo bot, wich go by the maximum of 10x10 cm and 500grams.for now, it will be powered by a Arduino Nano, but but plan is to make my own mainboard. No plans for when it should be finish, right now im just gonna find out how to structure a program for it :-o </p>Tue, 30 May 2017 08:01:19 -0400A Concept for a Robot that I am planning to buildhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-concept-for-a-robot-that-i-am-planning-to-build<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I will use these components: Arm:https://www.conrad.nl/nl/velleman-ksr10-robotarm-bouwpakket-uitvoering-bouwpakketmodule-bouwpakket-079655.html Tracked Platform:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Damping-balance-Tank-Robot-Chassis-Platform-high-power-Remote-Control-DIY-crawle-shock-absorption-SINONING-for/32470872532.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.1.Dcv7Fa&amp;scm=1007.13339.81019.0&amp;pvid=49c3b489-fda0-4e41-9786-032c47b265a5&amp;tpp=1 What I hope my Robot will (someday) do:- Autonomously Explore ...</p>Thu, 18 May 2017 18:02:59 -0400Void, my biped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/void-my-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm currently working on a walking biped, which will (in my most delirious dreams) be able to walk with a dynamic gait (ie no bent knees). See Dr. Guero robot on the web for what I mean. All my robot main parts will be 3D printed, with the files being done in Tinkercad. &nbsp; Since I'm on a budget, I'm using Dynamixel XL-320 smart servos, as they are the less expansive ones I could find. I will also be using a gyroscope/accelerometer. I've already completed 1 of the legs, as a proof of concept ...</p>Tue, 16 May 2017 12:50:38 -0400Quadro_Pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadro-pet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I wanted to make a 4 legged robot inspired by the way dogs walk. However i initially had no idea about robots or programming. Then one of my friends,Adrian &nbsp;introduced me to Arduino. We ordered 4 tower pro servos from ebay and bought all the other items including the Arduino uno board locally.Since arduino has many libraries and has a much simpler form of C++, it was easier for us get hold of it. Once the servos arrived we tried to make a Quadruped with just 4 servos (tower pro sg90 ) ...</p>Tue, 16 May 2017 09:45:36 -0400Trekker - OpenCV & Raspberryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trekker-opencv-raspberry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Well this is not my first robot but as a software developer i felt maybe i can do something interesting right now. Right now the robot can be controlled via a web client as well by an android app and he is capable of doing some computer vision. I'm speaking of tracking a friendly green ball :) ! What i'm really excited about is to execute machine learning models on that platform and i want to do as much as possible on the pi. Next goal will be chasing around my roomba. HW Specs: 1 x self built ...</p>Tue, 16 May 2017 06:10:21 -0400Spider Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> So at the beginning of the year a bunch of us at Nashua Robot Builders brought in some stuff to swap. Noah had this 6 legged robot base that he’d pulled out of the local robot recycling area (the dump). &nbsp; I looked at it and though “Hey I can probably slap something together”. So I added a small system using Adafruits feather board comports and a Max Sonar. Took about 2 weeks to get all the parts and about three hours of assembly. Not bad for a Saturday afternoons worth of work. </p>Sun, 14 May 2017 13:33:30 -0400Andruino R2: Low cost DIY educational ROS robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/andruino-r2-low-cost-diy-educational-ros-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project have the objective of designing an open DIY educational low-cost (components about 35€/USD) modular and extendable mobile robot based on Android and Arduino, integrated in the cloud, to be used as an educational tool in labs and classrooms of STEM, ICT vocational training or engineering courses, as well as in e-learning or MOOC courses as an alternative or, complementary, to virtual labs and soft robotics simulation. It is a first step introducing what we call “BYOR: Bring Your Own ...</p>Sat, 06 May 2017 08:50:52 -0400RC FPV on Trackshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-fpv-on-tracks<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dear: LMR Hey I am just letting you know I am building another robot. It is all terrain and powered by a eight volt power source which are four AA batteries that are Nihm. It uses an arduino uno, a L298N motor driver, raspberry pi, and a pixy CMUCam5. The chassis was stolen from an RC construction vehicle hacked so it is without the construction vehicle part and just the chasis. In the end it will be an FPV all terrain vehicle. It will not have a raspberry pi on it by the time I am through with it. ...</p>Fri, 05 May 2017 20:46:29 -0400Striderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/strider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>5/5/17: I have replaced Strider's twine walking mechanism with paperclips. He still falls over a lot, and he skitters instead of strides (due to using a 9v battery with a high-speed motor- again, I don't have a proper 6v battery yet...). But nonetheless, he can get around! However, I am open to any suggestions/tutorials to make him even sturdier, less fall-prone, and walk more than skitter (though I'm aware that the last one has a lot to do with the voltage and high speed of the motor)! &nbsp; &nbsp; 5/4/17: ...</p>Fri, 05 May 2017 02:10:32 -04003D Printed "Transformers" Robot - Spiderbot V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-transformers-robot-spiderbot-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 02 May 2017 08:15:51 -0400Robot B9 - " Lost In Space " Moebiushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-b9-lost-in-space-moebius<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Steps&nbsp;MoebiusRobot&nbsp; B9 – (Pathfinder)Componentes&nbsp; list :1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shell ( Case ) – Moebius Model nbr- 939 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Twin-Motor Gearbox ( Tamiya – no70097-840). 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Track-Whell Set ( Tamiya – no 70100-600 ) *Customized 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arduino&nbsp; Uno –&nbsp; ( Main Brain ! ) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arduino Motor&nbsp; Shield – Torso &amp; Treads Control 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PIC 12F629 – Head LEDs &amp; Crown – Control 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:19:53 -0400Arduino bumb switch rumblebothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-bumb-switch-rumblebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Arduino robot that I made some time ago and I'm still adding little things to it to make it more interesting. The main part of this robot is Arduino UNO board. The hole robot works like this: if it hits an obstacle, micro switches in front of the robot get pressed and they pull up the digital pins on the Arduino. The code then does the rest and it's sent to the sn754410ne motor driver IC that controlls the motors. </p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:51:10 -0400IOT Whiteboard Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/iot-whiteboard-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An IOT Whiteboard Bot that draws text and images from the internet, this is the first run with the robot. The robot get G-Code throw serial communication with a PC that are generated and sending it by the Makeblock mDraw program.In the final version the robot will be connected to a raspberry pi that will host a Node.js web server. On the webpages hosted on the raspberry pi you can draw images or write text that will be drawn on the whiteboard by the robot. Images </p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:15:35 -0400ZeroPi distance sensing with ultrasonic sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zeropi-distance-sensing-with-ultrasonic-sensor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ZeroPi distance sensing with ultrasonic sensor, showing information on serial TFT screen.This is a small demonstration project for the new ZeroPi control board from Makeblock. Source code Images </p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:04:12 -0400Pick and Place robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pick-and-place-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pick and Place robot that sorting blocks by colour, the robot was build as an inspiration. All parts used for building the system is from Kreativadelar.se Images </p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:53:48 -0400Ball balancing beam robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ball-balancing-beam-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:25:02 -0400TankBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Demo robot for teleoperating with HID and also to show how to do simple obstacle avoidance with ultra sound sensor. </p>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:17:18 -0400mBot Ranger ROS bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mbot-ranger-ros-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>To learn ROS I have equip an mBot Ranger with a Raspberry Pi 3 that is connected to the controller board of the robot. The ROS master is running on the Raspberry Pi and in the teleop. example I'm running the Joy node on an PC with a XBOX 360 controller connected.&nbsp; I have made a python library for the Me Auriga control board that I'm using to communicate with the Me Auriga board with&nbsp;Makeblock firmware&nbsp;loaded.&nbsp;(Find more information on that library here) Then I have altered the&nbsp;Makeblock-Ros&nbsp;node ...</p>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:26:51 -0400M1 NerfBot Build1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/m1-nerfbot-build1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; As a quick disclaimer, I am completely self taught in all areas we'll be discussing below (I'm a Tattoo Artist/illustrator). I'm joining this community in hopes of sharing ideas, filling in knowledge gaps and having some fun building things. This is a semi autonomous nerf blaster project not a mechanized death machine, I simple love nerf guns and this is a way for me to keep learning new things fun. My primary goal&nbsp;is to log the progression of this project, and use it as a platform to ...</p>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:55:56 -0400BritishTiny Tin robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/britishtiny-tin-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I met last month Andrew (ignoblegnome&nbsp;) in Philadelphia, and he showed me his Tiny Tin robot. My daugther asked to make one, and as I told her: Let's Make Robots! Here is the result: a fully autonomous Tiny Tin in its first basic iteration, without any sensor still. However it is already funny to see moving. I use two separated power supplies so I avoid any issue between servos and CPU voltage. In some cases it can render strange behaviours. Here my son also playing with the tin box when ...</p>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:52:46 -0400GPS Guided R/C Truckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gps-guided-r-c-truck<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First robot. Hacking up examples from everywhere and putting them together. Have discovered some neat things to share with other trying to do this. Working on the sonar obstical avoidance solution now. Throttle controlled by software or governed thru Hall sensor rpm vs what you are asking for speed. Reverse was strange to get working as it needs to get a 15ms bump forward then it goes backwards. It is from a Mad R/C 1/5 scale truck that is now discontinued. All the screws are so soft the hex heads ...</p>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:00:29 -0400Roboscraptorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboscraptor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 10/23/17 - 8:05 AM Hey everyone! It’s good to be back. So I’m looking over my disassembled Roboraptor, and am going to give “her” another go when the weather gets better (most likely next year...). I’ve done quite a number on the leg motors, having crimped/hot-glued them. I think I’ll just use the original motors again (and properly re-solder them). Also, I plan to eventually replace the plastic leg pieces I unintentionally destroyed. If that ultimately means Roboraptor will have ...</p>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:59:25 -0400Let's Make Robots in the Arduino day London 2017. RobotShop gifthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lets-make-robots-in-the-arduino-day-london-2017-robotshop-gift<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello! Another year and another exciting Arduino Day is ready (like last year). This year 2017 we visit Arduino Day in London and I bring a modification of &nbsp;capabilities. You can connect to the camera server in a Rasperry Pi, and see what the robot sees: &nbsp; &nbsp; So people will interact somehow with the robot and we will publish some pictures and videos from the robot view. Together RobotShop is sponsoring and Arduino board between all RTs we'll receive for this event, before, during ...</p>Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:12:14 -04003D Printed Arduino Spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-arduino-spider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is designed by Regis Hsu. I only 3D printed and built it. It was a fun build! Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1009659 </p>Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:41:26 -0400Test Robot Chasishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/test-robot-chasis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For some time now I have building robots and designing software. This is my very first robot that uses my traditional style of Windows Software but also incorporates into it an Arduino with a Ultrasonic Sensor. After learning of all the various sensors that are available for the Arduino and learning that I could interface it with some .NET software my eyes opened like a child on Christmas. Everything that I had wanted to do using a X86 system I found that I could now do without breaking the bank.&nbsp; I ...</p>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:12:03 -0400Mark 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mark-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first very simple robot that reads information from two IR sensors and makes decision about moving to work around barriers. The main aim was to make him as powerful as possible so 4 DC motors with two Tamiya 70168 double gearboxes was used in construction to implement 4x4 formula. Also manual controlling is possible using IR remote control from my old Pioneer CD-player. New revision with improved design: </p>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:31:12 -0400Walter - A life's autumnhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-a-lifes-autumn<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A vintage robot arm, asking for meaning of his life. Please check the documentation http://walter.readthedocs.io &nbsp; </p>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:18:51 -04002020 Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2020-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The 2020 Bot is a $20 robot you can build in 20 minutes, just using scissors and tape, with parts purchased online and at your local craft store. Here's the parts list: Foam Board (approx. 8.5″ x 11″)(2) Yellow 1:120 Gearboxes with 6V Motors plus Wheels(2) 0.1uF Capacitors4xAA Battery Box with Switch400 Point Solderless BreadboardPing Pong BallL9110S Dual Motor DriverIR Remote Control Package (Remote + Receiver Module + IR LED)Arduino Nano (recommend the latest version with the CH340G)1K Resistor(8) ...</p>Sat, 18 Mar 2017 10:49:02 -0400Raspberry Pi robot - Big Robhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-robot-big-rob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello robotic enthusiasts, I started this year with the construction of another&nbsp; Raspberry Pi powered robot. I called the robot Big Rob because it is the biggist robot-car I ever built. It is a 4x4 OffRoad robot for outdoor usage. The idea was once again to develop a cheap chassis. The cheap priceis the reason why I bought a grey and very stable plastic box. Only the DC motors, 43A motor drivers and the big wheels for the bot are a little bit expensive. But the DC motors are very strong and ...</p>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:52:13 -0400Runner Robot (Original Idea by Brainergizer)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/runner-robot-original-idea-by-brainergizer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, everybody! This is not my first robot, but it *is* the first robot I have built without a kit! It's based on a robot built by a guy known as Brainergizer (I'll leave it to you to find him- Google is your friend). So yes, I am clearly still a beginner in robotics, but I do give full credit for this robot idea to Brainergizer. Since I already have the building process for this robot in the provided URL, I have decided to instead provide some pictures of the robot in progress, but with the final ...</p>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:54:54 -0400Restored and Customized Rhino Robot Robotichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/restored-and-customized-rhino-robot-robotic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In this project, I restored an old Rhino Robot from the 1980's. Each and every one of the hundreds of parts was disassembled, cleaned, oiled, unstuck,&nbsp;replaced,&nbsp;polished, and/or painted where appropriate. &nbsp; The frame was painted with a blend of Sunrise Red and Safty Red.All Brass parts were polished to a shine. (See pictures and video)The aluminum&nbsp;parts on the gripper were also polished to a shine. (See pictures and video)All 6 motors were rebuilt, cleaned, and oiled. &nbsp;Replaced ...</p>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:58:07 -0500Devestator Robot Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/devestator-robot-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Is One Of My Favourate Robot Chassis From DF Robot ... https://youtu.be/ggws2U2fbAk &nbsp; https://www.facebook.com/toyforusrcbd/videos/910585449078448/ </p>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:22:00 -05008 DOF BiPedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/8-dof-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yet another robot project of mine. Who knows maybe the biped robot will take Roamer for a walk. This biped uses the following. 8x MG996R Servos 1x Veyron Servo Controller Board 2x 3.7v 2200 mA LiPo Batteries The entire body/frame is made out of PVC plastic. The torso portion of the body is currently going through a re-design as I am going to fit my LattePanda board on it. There will be a HD Webcam added for Object detection and Distance Detection. I have been working on the bot for a little over ...</p>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:56:54 -0500self learning robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-learning-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is self learning robot using reinforcement learning (Q-learning, Watkins 1989); it learns to choose actions from state rewards - no other support controller required (PID, Adaptive system ...) to store Q values for small state space table can be used; for large state space some approximation is necessary - Iam using assocciative neural network; state for line following test are three last line possitions S(n) = (L(n), L(n-1), L(n-2)), where each L can have 128 possible line possitions : 128^3 ...</p>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:55:45 -0500Meet Roamerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-roamer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet Roamer. Roamer is a Quadraped Dog that uses a Windows 8.1 tablet for a brain and has a Logitec HD WebCam for a head. Roamer head is attached to a Pan/Tilt bracket. Servos: 8x MG-996R for legs and 2x S90 for Head Servos controlled using the Veyron Servo Controller I will be posting build pictures and videos of Roamer walking and detecting/tracking objects. I recently added rubber to the end of Roamers legs. Here is a short video of Roamer taking his first steps. &nbsp; </p>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 02:36:58 -0500Falling-Up Robot Project with Teensy 3.6https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/falling-up-robot-project-with-teensy-3-6<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm developing the Falling-Up Robot, a 6-foot tall balancing inverted pendulum bot, using the Teensy 3.6 microcontroller with the Arduino IDE 1.6.12. I want to learn feedback control systems through practice &amp; experience. It's tall so it can stand with people and be interactive. &nbsp;The main microcontroller board is placed midway so I can tinker with it at desk level. So far, the brain and chassis is in place, and the basic balancing control system is in place to keep it from falling over. See ...</p>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:27:32 -0500Tertiarm - low cost, 3d printed robot arm based on Ikea lamphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tertiarm-low-cost-3d-printed-robot-arm-based-on-ikea-lamp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is first version of my low cost 3d printed robot arm. It is based on Ikea Tertial lamp. I choose it because it has very good kinematic with using springs to unload servos. So you can use different number of springs to achive diffrent lifting power. Techinacal specification: 5 DOF.Full lenght: 690mmLifting power with 4 standart spring: 0.5kg (distance between base and attaching point: 500mm)You can find some information and download STL files for free at: ThingiverseHackadayInstruction: InstructablesCode: I ...</p>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:54:32 -0500Building a Nuclear Decommissioning Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/building-a-nuclear-decommissioning-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I am a masters engineering student and my final year dissertation group project is the design, building and programming of a prototype robotics system for nuclear decommissioning. I have started video logging the entire process, links below. Hopefully this is of interest to some of you here, feel free to let me know what you think and I will try and answer any questions.I'm going to update this as I post more videos.&nbsp; Episode 1 (Introduction): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BQfcvlMrYM&amp;t=268s Episode ...</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:02:01 -0500ROVER11 2º parthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover11-2o-part<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Continuamos Poco a poco con el Proyecto del ROVER ... Espero Poder Tener mas Tiempo para ir mas rapido y terminarlo !!! Continuamos lentamente con el proyecto ROVER ... espero poder tener más tiempo para ir más rápido y terminar !!! vídeo https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/118155887825101796842/albums/6375898688897390353/6375898690546958130 </p>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:53:16 -0500Ping Pong Ball Juggling Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ping-pong-ball-juggling-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This entry is about the quest to get a machine to juggle a ping pong ball.&nbsp; I started thinking about a ping pong ball juggler 2 years ago. And it was around that time that I built the first one of them. it uses LED - Photo transistor pairs to "see" when and approximately where the ball comes down. I used 4 micro servos to move a wooden plate. &nbsp;It's the machine in the first YouTube video. The next major update came when I decided it might be interesting to try to track the balls position ...</p>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:48:11 -0500Tiny Tinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tiny-tin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Tiny Tin is a cute little bot in an Altoid tin. I built him just before World Maker Faire New York in 2014, but never documented him or posted much about it. Tiny Tin is driven by four continuous rotation servos, with double ended servo horns acting as legs/wheels.&nbsp; One very tiny 3g servo is used to raise and lower his lid. He currently has no sensors, but he has expressive LED eyes that are only visible when he lifts his tin lid.&nbsp; Update: 2017-Jan-07 Desoldered the old Arduino Mini Pro ...</p>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:09:45 -0500WALTER - The Arduino Photovore Insect Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-the-arduino-photovore-insect-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> [Please excuse my English] I really like the popular set-up of&nbsp;2 servos arduino insects on youtube. When I looked at it, I always remember what BEAM robotic guys did long before that set-up became favorite. These people who are analog robot fanatics did better on the gait due to better angle between the two motors (microcore / bicore walker , etc). However, in my opinion, none of those mentioned before look more alive than VBug1.5 (also known as Walkman) created by the founder of beam ...</p>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:02:17 -0500Discovery class: Explorer 1 – Internet controllable https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/discovery-class-explorer-1-internet-controllable<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Created this robot to explore Shackleton crater. Turned my greenhouse into moonbase alpha. I built this on the vex robotics platform. </p>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:22:47 -0500Mowie McMowfacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mowie-mcmowface<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HI all Im still in the build for this one but have got a fair bit done. Im using reclaimed 12V drill motors with rehoused gearboxes. An arduino will be the brains and a ebay sourced motor controler. &nbsp; </p>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:27:55 -0500Gaming Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gaming-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My vacations had started and I needed something to get me out of bed. Took me a day to build this little bot that plays The Dinosaur Game on Chrome browser. A standard Zebronics Webcam takes the video feed and sends it to a Raspberry Pi. Image Processing is performed on Python using OpenCV library. I hope to upload a tutorial soon for you to build one yourself. </p>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:25:52 -0500KITtyBot 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kittybot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 21th November 2017: I published an instruction with Arduino code and 3D files for printing on the Arduino Project Hub. Have a look at: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/StaffanEk/kittybot-f21cc0?ref=platform&amp;ref_id=424_trending___&amp;offset=27 Update 18th June 2017: I submit an updated 3D image from the CAD-system and a video. The design "cleaned up" a bit during the work. I consider this a finished project and continue developing the robot in new version. Upcoming is an autonomous ...</p>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:07:13 -05006 DOF Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-dof-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi :)May I introduce my 6 DOF Robot arm here? Mechanics: Its all out of laser cutted wood, steel and 3D-Printed Plastic (ABS) Motors: The motors are HDrive17s. Please have a look at my running Kickstarter:&nbsp;http://kck.st/2gal6IG Speed Reducers: I used time belts with HTD profile. The belts have hardly any backlash and are cheap. It is amazing how stiff the robot got. At the 2-4 Axis we have about 20Nm torque, the last axis have about 1Nm. Programming: The programming has been done in c#. The ...</p>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:19:11 -0500Rover mK2 / Prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-mk2-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody, Today, i'm introduce you to my most important project, the Rover mK2 : I'm working on robot since i've 14 yo. Like you, i've start this hobby with cheap homemade robot (a plank of wood, two DC motors and a cellpack) but now, i'm 22 yo, and after several robot project, i've decided to build one, who look like a professional one. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; So, after 5 month of work, in parallel of my work at the factory, i've made that ...</p>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:59:32 -0500ShopArm: 3D Printed Collaborative Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shoparm-3d-printed-collaborative-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The ShopArm is a project that was started several months ago and is now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. The design and code is entirely open-source. Every plastic part is 3D printed. The rest are off the shelf components such as nema 17 motors. We will be releasing designs and construction details later. We just wanted to share it to get some feedback. The ShopArm can be trained as any collaborative robot, either by using its GUI, speech control, or its visual tracking system which allows it to ...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:41:49 -0500TrackRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trackrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Specs: --&gt; size: 500 mm X 500 mm or 20" x 20" --&gt; weight: 60 kg or 130 lbs --&gt; payload capacity: 160 kg or 350 lbs --&gt; ground clearance: 80 mm or 3.15" --&gt; max speed: 4 m/s (cca. 15 km/h or 10 mph) --&gt; max torque: 30 Nm or 22 ft lbs on each track, total 60 Nm or 44 ft lbs --&gt; run time: at full power 1 hour (3000 W) --&gt; 2 motors: each 1000W 48V --&gt; 1:8.25 gear reduction --&gt; battery: 48V 2kWh &nbsp; Custom Arduino motor controller: --&gt; Arduino Mega --&gt; BTS7960 module ...</p>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:08:21 -0500VibroBughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vibrobug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This my vibro bug robot, now I design top part for bot, in oder to it look pretty :) File for printing&nbsp;http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1890264 </p>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:14:37 -0500Elton Is Cominghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/elton-is-coming<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR! This is my current robot project. It's a continuation of my build style, which boils down to this: put more on the next robot, but make it all smaller! This is my second robot that includes a Raspberry Pi. I enjoy the flexibility and power of having a Pi at the wheel, so to speak. I have recently been looking into neural networks, machine learning and computer vision, and I'm excited to see what I will be able to do with this little chassis. I have been able to implement some very rudimentary ...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:23:11 -0500Vibro snailhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vibro-snail<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! :) I made a simple robot-moving due to vibration, and yet it looks like a snail, cool? Okey, if you want make this robot you need: Vibro motor 5mmCR2032 battery3D print partsVideo assembly instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipi_NChLB1w </p>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:34:04 -0500BlueDuck Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blueduck-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot is remote and the controls are atonomnye program, bypass obstacles gjesdal through, and something else that :) I improved in agent of this robot made of plexiglass, all the details I have to cut manually. </p>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:45:44 -0500Parral Dev Board, an open source platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parral-dev-board-an-open-source-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody. I want to introduce you to my new project, it is a dev board based on the parallax propeller microcontroller. It is a wonderfull dev board for beginners. I hope you could help me with a like on hackaday.io where you will find more information about the project and soon it wil be on Kickstarter for all you. https://hackaday.io/project/18178-parral-dev-board#j-discussions-title Thank so much. Daniel Garcia </p>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:56:12 -0500Robotic arm with automatic zero positionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-with-automatic-zero-position<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi! After accomplishing the obstacle&nbsp;challenge I though the next level is to do it automatically. &nbsp;It's quite a new challenge as it is composed by (at least) the following steps: The robot has to level automatically its arm to the desired position. Zero to start then other positions. As it has not absolute encoder not end of movements detectors it can be a challenge. But the Ultimate 2.0 Robot kit has a giroscope sensor that I' willing to use. And it works great! More below.Move the robot ...</p>Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:32:31 -0500my useful old toolhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-useful-old-tool<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey to everyone. I am new to this and I love this site. I have always love robots for over30 years. You could say I am old school.well, here is one of my old creation and my pride and joy which I love to share with the world. His name is stump..i use what was available and inexpensive over time.&nbsp;&nbsp; stump is a radio control unit that moves about 3-4 mph, and carries various components such as,amplified speaker with mp3 input line. motion sensor. solar power plates to help with charging its ...</p>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 21:29:35 -0500KITtyBot Minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kittybot-mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Final edit 9th November 2016: I think that I with the current code have achieved the goals of this robot. It moves fairly stable and predictable, see the second video, and I will bring these experiences with me to the next evolution of this concept. Edit: Added a second video with updated walking gaits. The idea from the beginning: Build a miniature version of my KITtyBot out of a breadboard and using the servo horns only. It is all powered by a small Arduino card (Pro Mini and Adafruit's Pro Trinket ...</p>Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:48:41 -0400Sp-D2 (Steampunk R2-D2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sp-d2-steampunk-r2-d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sp-D2 was built in January 2016. He was not motorized, but I have plans to motorize him soon. He was built by the Alliance of Droids and will be the template for some of our companion robots. My uncle Ian, who lives in Mount Beauty (Victoria, Australia), let me use some of his spare parts for the robot. He has a telescope, a seat, some badges, a security camera, and lots more. Please visit the link I provided to see the build log and process of turning him into the companion robot.</p>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 02:09:08 -0400Alfred - Home Automation System https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alfred-home-automation-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello There! I had previously worked on JARVIS which could process simple commands by identifying keywords but then I thought why not use some basic machine learning to improve JARVIS and hence ALFRED was born. ALFRED uses php and a mysql database at the backend to do all the real processing. There is an android app that uses Google's speech to text engine to send the commands over to an Arduino over bluetooth. The Arduino then uses an ESP8266 to send a GET request and receives simple text reponses ...</p>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:31:25 -0400Autonomous Machine Learning R/C Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-machine-learning-r-c-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My friend and I made an autonomous, machine learning car. &nbsp;You teach it how to drive then it can drive around all by itself! &nbsp;I've done a detailed write-up/build log on the link provided. &nbsp;The machine learning part uses Google's open source tensor flow and is written in python. &nbsp;The arduino communicates with the on board Intel NUC and controls the motor and steering outputs. </p>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:37:07 -0400RQuad Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rquad-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, Long time since I attempted a legged robot. This will be my version of Bostom Dynamics RHex robot. I used polymorph to mould the whegs. My first attempt at moulding the whegs turned out pretty bad (see pics below). The bottom end of 2 whegs weren't as flat as the were supposed to be and also turned out slightly curved and out of alignment. Would using some sort of cast be better ?? For the controller I used an STM32f103c8t6. I've used 4 dual shaft BO gear motors and 4 HC-020k wheel encoders ...</p>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:53:34 -0400StomPi, my to-be telepresence puppy ^_^https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stompi-my-to-be-telepresence-puppy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First independent walk after brain surgery (from arduino to PiZero) and porting to python. A bit wobbly and set to cautious mode so pretty slow, but shows promise. And cute :) Doesn't use any pre-set gait, calculates weight shifting and leg movement completely runtime and dynamically so can walk in any direction: forward-backwards, strafe and turn, and any combination of those, and blend or change any time. The legs are a bit too short to be practical, but wanted to make him more puppy-like than ...</p>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:58:32 -0400ROVer - a semi-autonomous robot... eventually... someday...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-a-semi-autonomous-robot-eventually-someday<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all... I'm only getting back into my robotics project after about a 2 year hiatus, but wanted to share how things are going with the community. I've learned a lot from the broader robotics/maker community and that's the only way I got as far as I have (...not that it's very far, yet) and wanted to share where I am thus far. I added YouTube link in the form, but it didn't seem to save, so here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5sDDWgKPnVrzywm7sRj2_w/featured Also, for those who are ...</p>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:10:20 -0400FPGA ponghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fpga-pong<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not exactly a robotic project, but close to it. It is using purely FPGA to play old Pong game. One pad is "ai" controlled, second is controlled by a player. Project is made from these parts: Lattice FPGA developer board - LCMXO2280C-3B256C8x8 LED matrix3 buttonsSource code included Update V2 New source code with same functionality. First version took 44% of space in FPGA. Second version takes 20%. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:15:18 -0400Mini quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The new version of the mini quadruped robot MKII. Slightly modified and new modified code. Code: https://github.com/AndreasVan/Mini_Quadruped </p>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 04:13:03 -0400MiBohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mibo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple Arduino based obstacle avoiding robot. Has two continuous rotation servos to drive, a Sharp IR distance sensors, an Arduino Nano. The frame is made from a ice scraper :-) Code: https://github.com/AndreasVan/MiBo/tree/master </p>Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:55:50 -0400G.E.A.R. 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/g-e-a-r-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My Goal was to come up with a design where all the speciality parts could be ordered &nbsp;for under $20US. The bill of matirels (BOM) looks like this: 2 ea 9g CR Servos 2 ea Wheels for the Servos 1 ea 4xAAA battery box with switch 1 ea SR-04 ultrasonic range sensor &nbsp; 1 ea Arduino IDE compatable ATTINY85 based controller board. &nbsp;Such as a Digispark, Iteaduino or any one of the similar devices.&nbsp; All the speciality parts come to just over $21 from Robotshop. depending on how much effort ...</p>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:26:24 -0400ZeroBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zerobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Fun project :-) Web-based access to ZeroBot using a web browser on both phones and desktops. The ZeroBot streams images from the Raspberry Pi camera, movement can be controlled from the buttons. Parts : 1x Raspberry Zero 1x PasPi Cam 1x Zeroborg controller 1x Self made chassis 4x Polo 6V Micro Gearmotors 4x modified brass hub with 4mm shaft hole 4x modified RC car wheels 3x LED </p>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:07:58 -0400PiBot UGV Observerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pibot-ugv-observer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; PiBot UGV Observer is an rover project that features sensors to scan the environment and wireless equipment to transmit data to the operator. With camera and sensors able to measure the air quality levels, temperature, humidity, light intensity, UV, movement and other. The robot with an LCD screen attached sends data from sensors wireless to the remote control. This robot can operate by remote control or autonomously. &nbsp; Parts : 1x Self made chassis 4x Chinese 12V gear motor 120RPM 4x ...</p>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:48:25 -0400Object follower robot (with mBot + Pixy)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-follower-robot-with-mbot-pixy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What motivated this post was my review for the Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Actually the motivation was some issues that I had trying to make an object follower robot using the mBot. Issues that were easily resolved (but as I don't have much skill with programming, it didn't seem so simple at a first look). &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sure it's always a good way to learn more. And so, I would like to share the steps to implement vision capabilities in this little fella. &nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:40:13 -0400TWD (The Walking Dead) quadruped robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/twd-the-walking-dead-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is made out of my wife's hair clips as their legs and some piece of plastic from my son's broken toy car. It use 8 servo motors for the 4 legs, one motor for the neck. Sharp IR sensor is used to scan distance for obstacle avoidance system. It use one 3.7V Lithium Ion battery from my old notebook. It also has a built-in chager/protection circuit for Li-on. The robot can walk in 2 modes; automatic using obstacle avoidance system and bluetooth remote control from android device. </p>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:50:24 -0400B·Day Bot - Remote controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-day-bot-remote-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>B·Day Bot is a robot themed after a birthday cake, made with the purpose of spreading joy and happiness in a special day. Although the robot isn't finished yet, I have just finished making its remote control system, and I thought that it would be a good idea to share it with the community. &nbsp; Behind the scenes This control was built around an Arduino Mini Pro, using the NRF24L01 module to implement the wireless communication. I don't have a PCB milling machine, and I have had bad experiences ...</p>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:24:12 -0400Modified heavy metal chassis https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modified-heavy-metal-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:43:32 -04002 axis plotterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2-axis-plotter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2 axis FPGA plotter2 axis plotterStepper motorsFPGA controlData from PC with C# over RS232This plotter is drawing a castle. C# application is sending XY coordinates to the FPGA. FPGA is controlling two stepper motors. </p>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:54:19 -0400Bider [3DOF-Quadruped]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bider-3dof-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, This is my first laser cut project. Used 3mm &amp; 6mm MDF board and one 8mm wooden stick. Scotch double sided type was used to bond inbetween the servo and joint plate. Not too much focus on programming or electronic parts. Just want to leave it free for others to download the chassis and apply with their own core. The servo I am using were from Ebay named EMAX. There are different ways to assemble the leg part. Some might end up with higher profile some may lower. Doesn't really matter ...</p>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:51:16 -0400Béda 6 – a robot for the Ketchup House competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beda-6-a-robot-for-the-ketchup-house-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Béda 6 is a home-made robot, which we designed with my two brothers in the HaHaHa Robotics team for the Ketchup House competition at the Robotic Day 2016 in Prague. Everything worked better than expected and we won it over 10 other robots. The robot is a refurbished version of an older robot Béda 5 made for the RoboRAVE 2016 competition – Junior category (…which it won as well…). It uses mechanical parts, power system, geared motors, control board and sensors of original Béda 5, we ...</p>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:30:13 -0400ROBOTGADhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotgad<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;A robot Easy and simple in terms of structure and operation mechanism . In the attached images parts or plates where extracted materials, such as the engine SOME LEDs , pushbuttons , and the eccentric mechanism , nothing bought only by recycling things I had there, the gearbox is modified which I adapted a system appreciated pulleys. Wanted to show that recycling can make good robotic mechanism is only a matter of view that things can be useful. the project of course is subject o improvements ...</p>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:15:08 -0400Robotic Ballhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-ball<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robotic ball has been an ongoing project for a long period of time now. The simplicity yet excellent functionality marks it apart from the common robots seen these days. We plan to take it furthur and put it to some real use like spying. We have explained the basic working in the video. Enjoy watching :) </p>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:36:07 -0400ASURO - my next 3 robot kitshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/asuro-my-next-3-robot-kits<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi guys, today I present you my next 3 robot kits. They are based on ASURO robot kit: http://www.arexx.nl/arexx.php?cmd=goto&amp;cparam=p_asuro Following the official description. “ASURO is a tiny mobile robot developed for educational purposes by DLR, the german aerospace centre. It is very flexible and completely programmable in C. Assembly is easy for experienced electronic technicians and feasible for a novice. Except for the printed circuit boards (PCB) only standard parts are ...</p>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:06:01 -0400Need Someone to Turn Animatronic into Bluetooth or RC https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/need-someone-to-turn-animatronic-into-bluetooth-or-rc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Teacher needs to convert an animatronic toy into a remote controlled one -- all the motors are there. If you can add any movements, that's a plus. Right now, I just need someone who can make the factory spec range of motion function via BT or RC. The talkbox can be removed. No, I have no schematics. Yes, this is a pay gig. Here is a link to the toy itself -- its range of motion is outlined towards the bottom. http://joyforall.hasbro.com/en-us/companion-pets &nbsp; Please respond to iwordbond@gmail.com &nbsp; Thank ...</p>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:14:55 -0400MATLAB and Simulink Support Packages for Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/matlab-and-simulink-support-packages-for-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The development team RoboticsBY demonstrates how to use MATLAB and Simulink Support Packages for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More Low-Cost Hardware for Learning the Basics of Building and Programming Mobile Robot Control Systems. </p>Sat, 23 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0400Béda5 - a robot for RoboRAVE competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beda5-a-robot-for-roborave-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Béda 5 is a robot, with which our team HaHaHa Robotics (www.hahaharobotics.tk) has won the Czech national round of the international RoboRAVE 2016 Junior competition – the category of Ball transport with automatic loading. Béda 5 is also our first robot we made with 3D printed parts printed at Prusa i3, which we got for the last Christmas. Function: &nbsp;&nbsp;The robot follows a black line, detects a crossroad, pushes the dosing tower button for collecting balls, turns around and rides towards ...</p>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:13:26 -0400Arduino Obstacle avoiding robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot attempt using Arduino uno it is almost finished and I have a code but there might be something wrong with the wiring if anyone has any suggestion or tutorial on how to wire it properly be sure to leave a comment. It took me quite some time to create as I am still a teenager and I just know little of programming. I used newping and servo libraries for the programming to be easier and I think I have created a satisfying code. The overall cost comes around 100€ and that is with ...</p>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:25:01 -0400Chopstick Puppyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopstick-puppy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Firstly ,my special thanks for who chopstick juniours maker lumi and facial led matrix maker dickel. Robot chassis uniformity and cute image of chopsticks cause me make a chopstick.Her name is Cimcime.I put this name that Cimcime who reminds me my little lost dog. Especially, her tail recall me much. :) Im a science teacher a middle school. I created a arduino developer team in my school. In the end of term, each of my student going to show their projects in the science fair. In the discussion ...</p>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:34:01 -04002D Robot Mapping Software for autonomous navigationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2d-robot-mapping-software-for-autonomous-navigation<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Would like to share some details on a 2D Robot mapping software I am currently working on. I have including a video of a robot using a map generated by this software to autonomously navigate and simulate doing an office delivery. Will add new update showing the mapping software in action. &nbsp; Mapping&nbsp;Module&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;User&nbsp;Interface&nbsp; &nbsp; Main Menu - This contains the major operations that is possible with the program.Bottom Menu - The bottom menu contains frequently used ...</p>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:54:05 -04003-D Printed Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-d-printed-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I often go around to schools in my area to show off projects that I have been working on, as an engineer, in order to promote STEM. After presenting to the class I always speak with the instructors to find out how they teach their classes and what some of their problems are. A recurring theme has been the cost of robotics kits. &nbsp; Kits like the LEGO Mindstorms are too expensive to provide one for every student, and they lose pieces over time. Low cost kits rarely spark the imagination of the ...</p>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:44:34 -0400Otto DIY - opensource biped robot that you can buildhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/otto-diy-opensource-biped-robot-that-you-can-build<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Who is Otto?An interactive robot that anyone can make!Otto walks, dances,&nbsp;makes sounds and avoids obstacles.Is completely open source, Arduino compatible and 3D printable Otto was inspired by another robot BoB the BiPed and programmed using code from another open source biped robot Zowi. CC-BY-SA Otto's differences are in the assembled size (11cm x 7cm x12cm), cleaner integration of components and expressions. Using off the shelf and 3D printed parts, simple electronics connections (almost no ...</p>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 03:36:20 -0400Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xpider-the-smallest-smart-robot-spider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since this Project was transferred from the project: Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider (Stop Updating) &nbsp;&nbsp; I will describe the project infomation simplely. The Xpider project&nbsp;is the smallest smart robot spider in the world. It used Intel Edison platform which is a tiny pc.&nbsp;It contains some cool functions. For example, it can be controlled by your mobile phone, it has the camera, can make you watch through the FPV view on the robot, thus you will know what your pets seen. ...</p>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 23:29:30 -0400Squidsscout FPV roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/squidsscout-fpv-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my new project&nbsp;Squidscout.&nbsp;It is a&nbsp;6wd&nbsp;rover with&nbsp;rocker suspension (Rocker-Bogie).I did not like the skid steering from my last rover so this one can&nbsp;turn&nbsp;the&nbsp;front&nbsp;and&nbsp;rear&nbsp;wheels.The last rover i built had no bearings so it was kind flimsy. So this one has&nbsp;bearings&nbsp;on all&nbsp;joints.This page will be a&nbsp;work log&nbsp;for the build, think it will take pretty long time to complete...Contents2. Design3. Parts4. DC motors&nbsp;(Drive)5. ...</p>Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:25:31 -0400Autonomous Robot to Fertilize Cornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-robot-to-fertilize-corn<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Some of my friends wanted to build an autonomous robot to fertilize corn and they asked my help in programming it. Would like to share the result. </p>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:09:21 -0400Stair climbing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stair-climbing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All. I will like to share one of my mechatronics class projects I did with a group of friends. We set out to build a Stair climbing robot. I have attached a copy of the project report because its a lot to rewrite. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:46:04 -0400Xpider-E(original name QPAKO)-My 1st Walking Creaturehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xpider-e-original-name-qpako-my-1st-walking-creature<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After having read your amazing robots for 2 months, I decided to start building my own one. I would like my first robot could "walk" instead of wheels. Of course, wheel based robot is really useful and practical, and adaptable to a lot of terrains if well designed. But I just want one cute robot is OK to me. Oh, sorry, forget to introduce myself. I’m a software engineer in a company selling CHIPs, haha. Debugging and telephone calls every day is ruining my spirit, you know, that, kind of soul for ...</p>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:29:30 -0400DuckBot Clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/duckbot-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Overview Ever since Jim Demello (demejOO) posted videos of his DuckBot in operation I have been obsessed with building one. The creativity, simplicity and construction techniquesmake his machine rate an A+ in my book. Jim has also expressed an interest in applying machine learning to solve the problem of getting the DckBot upright after a fall. Mechanical Design I do not possess Jim's imagine and built my using 3D modeling tools and a home-brew CPU board. My construction technique was to create and ...</p>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:48:04 -0400Xpider--the smallest smart robot spider (Stop Updating)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xpider-the-smallest-smart-robot-spider-stop-updating<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Story of Xpider we have a little kitty in our office, her name is tea, and one day, we are curious what the world looks like from tea’s eyes. So we want to make a small robot with camera, it can help ous to explore the tea’s world. At the beginning, we are trying to buy some robot kit from ebay, but as you known, most of them looks like the following pictures. they were not small enough, we need a smaller one and it should be more powerful. And it should be a open source project, since we want ...</p>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:36:20 -0400KITtyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kittybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a small project that I spent some time with during the second half of 2015. Now, after letting it rest for six months, I started looking into it again. The current setup is a SSC-32U that is remotely cotrolled from an Arduino (tested to operate with both push buttons and analog inputs from a joystick (my second Youtube clip).&nbsp; The SSC was very powerful indeed but I am looking after less expensive solutions for theon board electronics. I have tested using an Adafruit servo control card ...</p>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:54:50 -0400Scrapsberry Suckerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrapsberry-sucker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Scrapsberry Sucker is my second robot project. It's been a long while in the making, and the aim is to create a self-navigating mini-hoover robot. However, during the making process, I'm adding random features like two-way audio and video, web interface for driving around, playing music (mp3) etc. random stuff that's fun to do. http://imgur.com/dIRdeF4 https://github.com/unelsson/scrapsberrysucker Old test with wires in front of camera https://youtu.be/EKhF2rIt7zg Outdoor driving https://youtu.be/wnKwwsu1tHQ Feature ...</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:01:52 -0400MILOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/milo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; MILO is the successor build to ScoutBot 1402, and re-uses many of the components from that robot.&nbsp; Since he is the second attempt at a large robot, there is a "2" on his torso. MILO's chassis design was greatly influenced by the many, many things which DID NOT WORK WELL with the ScoutBot.&nbsp; Just some of the changes/improvements are: Track configuration that is less "tank like" and more "bulldozer like"A Torso that can "shrink" by 9 inches in height, to lower CG for going up/down loading ...</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:23:58 -0400Sky Walker Robot Kit - my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sky-walker-robot-kit-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, after 3 years of nearly daily watching of your amazing robots builds I finally decided to join this great community. Born and grew up in the country where the word Robot is coming from of course I got infected by robots. As a kid I had some robot toys. After moving to Germany due to work reasons I met my wife and stayed here. And she was it who made me a gift named Sky Walker Robot Kit. It was in 2008 and since then I was interested again in robots. And here it is a short description of ...</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:29:36 -0400Would you like to invite my robot to visit your location on it's tour around the globe?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/would-you-like-to-invite-my-robot-to-visit-your-location-on-its-tour-around-the-globe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The idea in short:I will send a robot around planet earth. The robot will be sent to you free of charge. Let it run in your area for 24h and show all earthlings your projects or a piece of your country. Send the rover to the next destination after your mission is over (postal charges will be refunded).The robot can be controlled through a web interface while transmitting a live video stream. All young scientist and of course all discoverers that are young at heart get free access to the robots, there ...</p>Sun, 19 Jun 2016 06:21:04 -0400ebaybot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ebaybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Recently, I volunteered at my son’s high school to be a coach/teacher for their robotics club. It turned into more of a weekly class which ran once a week for 2 hours after school for about 10 weeks where we showed kids how to build their own robots. My hope is next year, we can compete for the Trinity College Robotics Firefighter challenge in the spring of 2017 after kids build on what they learned over the past few months. I learned a few things along the way, broadened my experience and overall ...</p>Sat, 11 Jun 2016 09:53:38 -0400Droid-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/droid-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I just joined this sight to learn and meet people that share the same interest in making robots. I know no one that does this as a hobby. I am working to get it to move forward and turn left and right. I am currently working on a program now to do so. Programing is my weak point, I am no expert in any thing really. Trying to learn all I can. I have a mega as the main controller and 13 arduino nano's. Each nano is devoted to one linear actuator or motor for controlling movement and ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:09:10 -0400T08A2 hexapod tank (from Ghost In The Shell)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/t08a2-hexapod-tank-from-ghost-in-the-shell<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ghost In The Shell movie left a long lasting impression on me. The tank from the final battle captivated my mind. It has such a rigid shape, but then moves in a very fluid way which makes it seem more like an animal, and then it becomes completely static making it purely mechanical again. Now I realise that this was something that I wanted to build for a long time and I just had to get it out of my system :)&nbsp; https://vimeo.com/168164892 It took roughly ~250 hours of 3D printing time... and ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 03:53:12 -0400Nerf-firing Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nerf-firing-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This rover makes use of the following: CPPM RC radio input from openTx RC radio Arduino Nano to handle communcations from RC, Raspberry Pi via USB (not attached &nbsp;yet), I/O to servos via i2c, I/O to/from Roboclaw motor controller via serial (gets velocity from encoders on motors), and output to various DC-driven devices (headlight, gripper). 5.8ghz video transmitter for FPV roving Keystudio i2c 16-PWM controller:&nbsp;http://www.keyestudio.cc/h-pd-116.html 2 x Pololu gear motors with encoders:&nbsp;https://www.pololu.com/product/3241 2 ...</p>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:21:51 -0400Spider Pig - Autonomous hexapod robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-pig-autonomous-hexapod-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Video:https://youtu.be/N5_tMeEpJaA Bachelor thesis project by a group of seven students (applied physics and electrical engineering)&nbsp;at Linköping University, Sweden. The robot can navigate a simple maze (with both low and high obstacles) autonomously and be controlled manually with an Xbox controller connected to a laptop. It communicates with the laptop over Bluetooth.​​The system is divided into three subsystems (control, sensors and communication), with one microcontroller each. The ...</p>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 11:33:41 -0400Meet B.O.B "Bicycle Wheeled Observation Bot"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-b-o-b-bicycle-wheeled-observation-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet BOB "Bicycle Wheeled Observation Bot" (Nicknamed by my 2 nieces &amp; found a fitting acronym). Bob’s is a surveillance bot with remotely configured “mode” functions allowing RC, Web, or Antonymous functionality. Its rugged design adopted from spare mountain bicycle wheels and large automobile window crank motors allows for surveillance in even the most remote of locations. ***Project Update: 4/6/17*** Sorry for not updating you guys on the progress of this project sooner. Life got really ...</p>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:57:29 -0400Mars Curiosity inspired Rover https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mars-curiosity-inspired-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been a while since I did any "robot" work.&nbsp; I've been rather absorbed in my 3D Printer firmware. I thought it was time I took a little side break, and kicked up something I've been thinking about for a while.&nbsp; I want to create an autonomous rover based on the concept of the Mars Curiosity Rover.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No, it won't have a&nbsp; radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), nor will it have fancy bio-chemical analysis thing-a-ma-bobbers...&nbsp; But it will be cool!&nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:39:54 -0400Blinky, a very simple glowing-eyed robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blinky-a-very-simple-glowing-eyed-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Blinky likes to be pet! I used this Instructables tutorial for the basic idea and made up the rest:&nbsp;http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-the-LED-pet/?ALLSTEPS </p>Tue, 31 May 2016 23:18:47 -0400RatAttack - Our first BattleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ratattack-our-first-battlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My daughters and I have been watching the last season of BattleBots so when I asked them what project they wanted to do over the long weekend the choice was obvious:&nbsp; Make a BattleBot.&nbsp; I have never built a BattleBot so the first obstacle to overcome was figuring out how to do it.&nbsp; In this post I explain how we built our first BattleBot that we named RatAttack: &nbsp; RatAttack - Our first BattleBot &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 30 May 2016 17:44:15 -0400Limpy, the super simple walking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/limpy-the-super-simple-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I reached out on Freecycle asking for old unwanted battery-operated toy cars. Limpy is one of those cars, plus lots of hot glue and craft sticks and paperclips. &nbsp; I used this Youtube video as a guide: https://youtu.be/HKKZyEMJOCU Video of Limpy: https://youtu.be/20AGmSqZx4k </p>Mon, 30 May 2016 10:38:56 -0400Raspberry PI marble sorting system.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-marble-sorting-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made a marble sorting system which sorts marbles by color. Items i used: Raspberry PI 2 - code written in Python. Pythoncard and Simplecv modules usedPicamRobotarm EEZYbotarm from &nbsp;http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1015238pic 16f690 microcontroller for generating pwm for the 4 servo motorsself made deliverey system</p>Mon, 30 May 2016 09:35:42 -0400Tracked robot "EVR2"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-evr2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Two gearmotors 24v, 120 rpm Construction: alluminium with anodiziring This robot was designed in a program SolidWorks 2014. I bought only rubber tracks and motors. Rubber tracks had designed in company from China. I chose just type of &nbsp;the track and they did length which i need. Gearwheels were made from copolymer (Coprolon). Wheels with power from motors has teeth , other wheels has no, they only bald. First of all , my idea is modular conception of robot. Two tracks are singles. Each of them ...</p>Sun, 08 May 2016 07:24:22 -0400Tracked robot Mk3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-mk3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parts: - DC motors 250W, of ebay - Tracks and wheels are from a snow blower (bought from a local hardware and machinery dealer) - Aluminium frame is from local hardware store - Motor controller 2x25 Sabertooth - Remote controller Turnigy 9x - 12V battery 18Ah &nbsp; **** UPDATE (2016-10-23) **** I finally found time to finnish this bad boy. It's a quite powerful beast for bashing around and also to do some useful and cool stuff with the pan/tilt and on board camera. I already have new ideas for a ...</p>Sat, 07 May 2016 13:30:25 -0400My Mouse Is Running Away!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-mouse-is-running-away<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When, Why, What: I work for an IT management company and am always looking for cool little ways to show off my engineering talents. I came up with the idea for this bot after purchasing a lot of cheap mini geared motors from eBay and tried to find something to do with them. I don’t have 3D printer handy so finding lightweight easy to tool plastics is sometimes difficult. I ended up coming across a box of old PS2 mice laying around and the ideas started flowing. I started looking online for different ...</p>Fri, 06 May 2016 03:14:19 -0400First robot programed in Swift with SwiftyBoneshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-programed-in-swift-with-swiftybones<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This may be the first robot programming entirely in the Swift programming language.&nbsp; I programmed it as an example of what can be done using Swift with the new SwiftyBones library and the BeagleBone Black. Right now it does not do that much but my daughter and I will hopefully be expanding it to do more. &nbsp;You can read about the robot and how I programmed it in the following link (hopefully I will be adding additional links as we expand on it: The first robot programmed in Swift with SwiftyBones ...</p>Thu, 05 May 2016 20:00:11 -0400Cereal Box Combat Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cereal-box-combat-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my latest ant weight combat robot, the Krave Monster. This robot is kind of a combination of a "dust pan" style combat robot with a clamp style. The dust pan forms the bottom of the mouth, and has a movable front wedge that keeps enemy robots from driving out to the mouth. The top of the mouth comes down on the opponent, helping to trap them on top of the dust pan (and scoring extra judge points). Because my design requires the robot to "eat" other robots, I had to use a light weight material ...</p>Tue, 03 May 2016 23:42:45 -0400My Junk-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-junk-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last year, my 4th grade teacher gave me a used TV remote control as a GAG gift. Over the summer, I thought about what I should do with it. So I thought that it could be used to control a robot with. This robot cost me about $15 total. The reason why it only costs about $15 is because I don't have a lot of money to spend on expensive robot parts. Alternatively, I had to scavenge parts throughout my garage and old projects that were in no use. Here are the parts that I used to build Junk-Bot: 2 toy ...</p>Tue, 03 May 2016 22:24:43 -0400line follower debug applicationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-debug-application<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>line follower debug application written in C++ using opengl as GUI, written within 5 days ^_^ ; robot transmitts data via uart, in text format; on PC side is running parser from uart and in separate thread visualisation; these data are processed : line position, sensors , 9DOF, controller parameters </p>Sun, 01 May 2016 12:34:29 -0400Micro Servo Humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-servo-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: 03 May 2016&nbsp; [Added video of push-ups and sonar test] &nbsp; ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I am from South Africa and this is my micro servo humanoid that I am currently constructing. So far I have spent about 4 days on it, still a lot to be done. The reason I am using micro servos is because of their low cost (about $3 each). I was initially concerned that they would not be up to the task of handling the weight of the robot while ...</p>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:19:57 -0400FPV Squid Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fpv-squid-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My new rover with 8 wheels :-)It is controlled by my&nbsp;FPV Control Station.Added a video where i drive it....But the bearing break in the end of the video :-(And a nother FPV video.Some features and parts:Top speed about 6-7 km/h.About 20 cm&nbsp;ground clearance.8&nbsp;24 volts dc motors.8&nbsp;Monster Truck 10-Spoke WheelsPan and tilt of the camera (Bearings to get a sturdy construction)Headlamp for the camera (a&nbsp;demolished&nbsp;flashlight).Siren&nbsp;to scare bad people.Daytime running ...</p>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:35:10 -0400FPV Control Stationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fpv-control-station<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Built a new control station for my rover.&nbsp; It work with my old rover:&nbsp;FPV Rover&nbsp;but i work on a new rover with 8 wheels and suspension.&nbsp;I call it&nbsp;Squid Rover.Below is a work log and some&nbsp;explanations of features of my control station.WiFi&nbsp;Solder together metal boxes for the different parts, this is the wifi card.Thought it would shield a little, but is probably completely unnecessary ... but fun to build...I use the WiFi when i develop the code.&nbsp;Steelsquid ...</p>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:27:02 -0400Annabellehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/annabelle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Annabelle is a human-sized robot that is a collaboration between Martin Triplett of Red-Sky robotics, and Bot Party, a collective of enthusiasts of multiple-disciplines that explore the intersection of robotics and theater. Annabelle consists of a stripped-down Quantum Power Wheelchair equipped with a custom motor control box, a mannequin torso that also consists of a car stereo reciever + speakers, and a Lenovo tablet running Martin Triplett's software. This is the same software that is in Anna ...</p>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:36:14 -0400Mouse Droid based on Runt Rover Whippersnapper with Raspberry Pihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mouse-droid-based-on-runt-rover-whippersnapper-with-raspberry-pi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt a building a robot powered by a Raspberry Pi. The base is a Runt Rover Whippersnapper by Actobotics. It was cheap and very easy to put together, and I wanted it to have 4 wheels. My idea was to basically build a Mouse Droid from Starwars, but I'm not interested in making it identical to the ones in the movies. I just want a small autonomous robot. I was able to get the basic robot working with Python code I wrote myself by using: a 2000 mA Powerbank (used for charging cell ...</p>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:56:56 -0400An Insect Robot to be Continued https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/an-insect-robot-to-be-continued<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Here is the new version of Insectbot Hexa, which is created by Lumi. Lumi Michaelis, Technician, Fisherman, Truck &amp; Bus driver, Computer Scientist, Translator, Father, Robot Engineer, Creator of Insectbot Mini &amp; Insectbot Hexa (early prototype of Antbo). Lumi had been dedicating himself to the maker community since 2011. Before joining DFRobot, he was a core member in Letsmakerobots and Xin Che Jian, the first hackerspace in China. In 2011 he designed Insectbot Mini and Insectbot Hexa, ...</p>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:36:06 -0400Octobot spider robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/octobot-spider-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot named Octobot. It was designed entirely with CAD (Solidworks). Most of the parts were 3D printed. The 8 legged spider robot is controlled by a smartphone using Bluetooth LE. The control board is the Romeo BLE bluetooth and motor controller board from DF Robot. The robot uses only 2 geared DC motors. Each motor drives a set of 4 legs on each side. Will be adding some other sensors and using this robot to experiment with spider AI. </p>Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:56:46 -0400Mowbot 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mowbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is phase one of construction with RC control. Phase two is autonomous control, coming up real soon, with Jetson TX1 and ZED stereo camera. </p>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:37:42 -0400Petit Bot wifi controled with Wemos mini D1 / ESP8266https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/petit-bot-wifi-controled-with-wemos-mini-d1-esp8266<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Petit Bot is a small wifi controled robot kit. It can be used with snap4arduino, appInventor or blockly javascript. I Electronics to make this bot you will need some electronics parts : A wemos D1 mini available here : aliexpress web site Two FS90R 360 servo motors available here : aliexpress web site A SPDT switch available here : aliexpress web site Two servo connectors available here : aliexpress web site Two femals 8 pins connector (available with the wemos) Four zip ties available here ...</p>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:38:33 -0400Obstacle and free fall avoidance with mBot Special #ArduinoDay 2016https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-and-free-fall-avoidance-with-mbot-special-arduinoday-2016<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As you may know, here in Let's Make Robots we are doing something a bit more special for the Arduino Day 2016. It's not that we are only fans of the Arduino plarform, but we find it very convenient to start robotics, also to keep developing. To show how easy and fast can it be, I have developed an upgraded version of mBot thanks to our friends of Makeblock. This new version has some improvements in order to avoid free fall from a table for example: Two flowing line sensors at the front to avoid free ...</p>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:20:24 -0400Robot Will Tell You What You Feeling Or Thinking..! https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-will-tell-you-what-you-feeling-or-thinking<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:11:19 -0400 Two Wheeled Inverted Pendulum fuzzy controller https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-wheeled-inverted-pendulum-fuzzy-controller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I controlled my balance robot using a a two fuzzy logic controller 1-one for (IMU feedback) using as input the angle and change in angle , the output is a PWM1 . 2-second for (encoder feedback) use a wheels velocity as input and the output is a PWM2 . PWM=PWM1+PWM2 (motor Control) </p>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:49:24 -0400Two Wheeled inverted pendulum (balance robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-wheeled-inverted-pendulum-balance-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I control this robot by using two PID , one for gyro and other encoder measurement 1-one PID for tilt angle to let a robot it standing up 2-second PID for displacement to let robot standing in one position first I tuning a tilte PID second I tuning displacement PID </p>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:40:44 -0400Cartesio – low cost cartesian plotter robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cartesio-low-cost-cartesian-plotter-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Recently the famous site evilmadscientist introduced the new art robot called Axidraw.I saw the robot in action and it is very similar to the robot I built in the 2015, called Cartesio, a 3d printed cartesian robot. Cartesio is similar to Axidraw, the main differences are: – Cartesio is a cartesian robot (xy movement) while Axidraw is a type of corexy movement (t-bot I think) – Cartesio is based on Arduino, while Axidraw is based on the EBB Driver board – Cartesio has a large working area ...</p>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:50:05 -0400Internet Connected Trash Can Robot That Talkshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/internet-connected-trash-can-robot-that-talks<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This IOT project started out serious, then I kept thinking of funny things I wanted to make it do. The only way I could think to present it was a corny infomercial style video. It talks, sends you an email when its full, and I made an accompanying Android App for more control over its functionality.&nbsp; Full Instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/OpenTrashCan-a-Smart-Internet-Connected-Trash-Can-/ Code and Android App can be found on: www.WireBeings.com You need: A cheap trash can (this ...</p>Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:10:25 -0400Hexapod 001https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-001<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For my 2nd project i will be making a 6 legged robot that can move in all directions (fingers crossed) like Steg ill be making it from the ground up and prob get a few grey hairs! &lt;&lt; Goals &gt;&gt; Build a walker using tripod gate motionAble to move in all directions Control by remote &gt; r/cGain more hands on xp for bigger complex projectsAble for wet/dry and&nbsp;rough/smooth terrain&nbsp; Leg layout and frame design having the gears to tight seems to cause too much friction and too loose ...</p>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:30:37 -0400Motor with weight, PID and camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motor-with-weight-pid-and-camera<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Main idea of this project was to test PID regulator on something physical. I decided to use motor with weight on one leveler. For feedback was used webcam with Emgu (OpenCV) image recognition. PC application is processing image and sending command to PicAxe over RS232. Picaxe is generating PWM to the motor. Motor is not directly controlled by PicAxe, but it is using BD139 transistor. PicAxe and motor are running on 5V. </p>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:54:58 -0400Intelligent Vibrobot Megahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/intelligent-vibrobot-mega<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: 25th May, 2016 Omnidirectional infrared detection: Go to the bottom for further info, about the way to detect the habitat areas. ---------------------------------------------------------------- &nbsp;Update: 15th March, 2016 Solved issue: Escape from border/edge (go to the bottom for further info). Added video in real environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Intelligent Vibrobot Mega was a project started on September 2015 with several objectives: As a ...</p>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:34:23 -0500Arduino Delta Robot (driven by DC motors)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-delta-robot-driven-by-dc-motors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Driven by the sudden longing for a personal Delta Robot I found myself building one. I decided to use geared DC motors (with 14 pulse / rotation rotary encoders), because for some reason, it occurred to me, that that's the way to go. The good thing about heavily geared DC motors is, that they won't move even when a strong outside force is applied. I used motors with a 1 / 264 gear. Thus, in combination with the above mentioned rotary encoders, the motors have a theoretical resolution of 3696 pulses ...</p>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:27:57 -0500FPV Robot Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fpv-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have rebuild my Large Rover to the FPV Rover.It has a 2.4GHz video transmitter and the video can tilt up/down and right/left.I also made a remote control to host the screen for the video and the control buttons.More Info see: &nbsp;http://www.steelsquid.org/fpv-rover And also change the transceiver for the control signal to a 433MHz HM-TRLR-S.It did not use standard 2.54 mm pins so i had to solder the HM-TRLR-S to a experiment board and i also added a antenna connector. &nbsp; The remote &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I ...</p>Sat, 27 Feb 2016 07:18:24 -0500Half scale R2D2 projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/half-scale-r2d2-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been workinng on this guy for about 4 months. I have alot more work to do on him but he's turning out great so far. Welded the feet out of 1/8 gage steel and am using irobot vacuum cleaner motors for the drive. Right now he's weighing in at about 60 pounds. </p>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:47:40 -0500The CREEPER (aka Curt)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-creeper-aka-curt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I am a new member to LetsMakeRobots and so far I am very impressed with the site, the people, and the projects. &nbsp;I hope to learn and share with you all in the facinating and rapidly developing field of robotics and AI. I am new to electronics as of several months ago after getting the Arduino starter kit. &nbsp;After working through the examples and trying several small projects I had the opportunity and idea to make animatronic figures for Halloween at my house. &nbsp;As a fan of minecraft ...</p>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:34:38 -0500Krekel - PIC controlled mini hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/krekel-pic-controlled-mini-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made a smal hexapod robot. ( Laserlip's friend ) It's based on the thing from Ijon Tichy. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5156 Added: -4 AAA NMHI batteries, -HRSR04 sonar. -PIC 12F638 Microchip. &nbsp; </p>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:29:33 -0500Robot beds with UWB indoor navigationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-beds-with-uwb-indoor-navigation<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We have made a pair of robot beds to roam around with sleeping visitors at a gallery:&nbsp;http://www.loligo.se/roaming_beds/. Building the robots was a challenge itself, even more so designing an indoor navigation system with enough precision to enable&nbsp;choreographed dance. We ended up using a combination of ultrawideband radio (UWB) and good old odometry. Lidar is used to avoid moving obstacles such as humans. An unexpected problem was that the wheels came from different production batches ...</p>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 01:58:44 -0500MaRRVE (Manned and Remote Robotic Vehicular Exoskeleton)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marrve-manned-and-remote-robotic-vehicular-exoskeleton<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Two teenage inventors embark on an endeavor of immense proportions, and potentially world shaking effects...the construction of MaRRVE. With applications ranging from construction and material transport to life saving Disaster relief missions, MaRRVE (Manned and Remote Robotic Vehicular Exoskeleton) will allow the wearer or a remote pilot to lift loads up to 1,500 lbs (680 Kg) all while relaying vital haptic, and sensory. You will have to subscribe to watch the epic unfold every 3D print, casting, ...</p>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:01:51 -0500NRF24 Robot Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nrf24-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted a rover with longer range (WIFI is to short).On this robot the video and control signals is transferred by a NRF24L01+.The video is very low resolution and frame-rate (320x240, about 1 frame a second).And a also build a remote control with a Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen DisplayThe range is at least 400 m. &nbsp;&nbsp; Motor controller is a Sabertooth 2X5 driving &nbsp;4 small DC-motors.A NoIr Raspberry Pi camera can be tilted up and down by a servo.Servo is controlled by a Adafruit 16-Channel ...</p>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:24:50 -0500Pepakura Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pepakura-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While the Deathstar, and X-wing squadron might have failed to gain crowdfunding traction, there is a realistically obtainable piece of technology we can create today...the B1 Battle Droid. &nbsp;This droid functions similar to a Spring Flamingo design for the legs, upper body balances like a "hoverboard" at the hips. Remote control is done with a vr headset, and 360 degree live streaming camera. The user feels they are the robot.&nbsp;Autonomous mode is also an option. Thingiverse contains item number ...</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:12:57 -0500MeatHookhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meathook<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A Big Thanks to Pinaut and Stoerpeak for sharing their amazing code and ideas! &nbsp; I couldn't wait for my parallel gripper to arrive so I cobbled one together from bits and bobs. It's a bit heavy for the rest of the arm but does the job.Need to upgrade gripper and add base rotation stability. Used the following items: heavy wooden platform plastic frame from cpu fan 2 x standard metal gear servos 2 x mini servos servo brackets,aluminum,etc arduino 4 x25k pots ribbon cable 5 aa batteries 2 x buttons gripper ...</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:20:59 -0500Johnny Fivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/johnny-five<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello. This is my Johnny Five robot from the movie Short Circuit 1&2 it came as a very plain and simple kit. I have done many modifications to it and I'm happy with how it looks. The only thing I want to do with it now is to make it RC but I literally have no idea how to do it or shat to use to go it. If anyone has any ideas that would be amazing </p>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:43:56 -0500MDi #4https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mdi-4<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UPDATE&nbsp;@ April 2, 2018 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hello LMR! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Another looong time since last update.&nbsp;This robot stayed about a year abandoned in my lab getting dusty.&nbsp;But fortunately I got the time to work on my projects again. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;So in this update I show some "old" video/pictures material (recorded more than a year ago) about making the head. But also a new video made in the last weekend, of MDi #4's remote controlled method. &nbsp; ...</p>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:44:43 -0500Mini Robot Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my smallest robot 20x20cm and 9cm hight.You can control it via WIFI like the other robots but this also has 8 HC-SR04 distance sensors.The distance will show on the screen (larger red semicircles means the object is closer). &nbsp; Steelsquid Kiss OSRaspberry PiSeelsquid PIIO BoardRaspberry Pi CameraMini Servo to tilt camera&nbsp;Connected to the servo controller on the PIIO board4 DC-motors&nbsp;Connected to the small motor driver on the PIIO board8 HC-SR04 distance sensors&nbsp;The ECHO ...</p>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:26:41 -0500Large robot roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/large-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is about 50x50cm with 20cm wheels and uses PiBorg Diable DC motor controller.It has the same control system as the Small Rover but it do not use the internal DC motor controller. More info see: steelsquid.org Steelsquid Kiss OSControl card: Raspberry Pi with&nbsp;PIIO BoardControl it on a HTML5 webpage via WIFI.It has 4 Gimsonrobotics&nbsp;DC motors controlled by&nbsp;PiBorg Diable DC motor controller.&nbsp;A Raspberry Pi camera mounted on a servo to tilt up and down.The servo is connected to ...</p>Sat, 23 Jan 2016 16:34:34 -0500Opabinia - steampunk 12 servo hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/opabinia-steampunk-12-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OK - this is going to be a detailed development blow by blow account of my latest build. the name comes from one of my favorite fossils of the Cambrian (see video), and I hope there will be some passing resemblance as this thing develops. I've been away from my robots for a bit, but came back to find my old hexapod with 3 Servos and wanted to go that extra mile, I still have my first attempt, and I don't think it's too bad considering - see the video My objectives on starting are to have something ...</p>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:12:15 -0500Force sensitive 3D printed BB-8https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/force-sensitive-3d-printed-bb-8<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, At first, it was just supposed to be a figurine, but I couldn't resist to give it a little brain (Arduino Nano). I have been working on a bigger project these last months, this was a short and fun break ;) So, what does it do ? If you focus on it with the Force, it moves its head and makes some electronic noises. Ok, it uses and ultrasonic sensor to detect your hand :) The model is not from me, I found it on Thingiverse : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:789759&nbsp;. I added the base. All the ...</p>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:14:31 -0500Basic Robot Clawhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-robot-claw<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody I love robotics but I don't have a lot of motors or parts and the ones I do have are my dads old ones, so this is about the best I can do with what I have. It only has two degres of freedom (a claw and shoulder axis)&nbsp;because I only had two motors&nbsp;but now that I have got another one am working on making it swivel. I am also wanting to purchase The Vex IQ Super Kit so hopefully when Iget that I can make some bigger and more complex models. Buy the way does anyone know where I ...</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:24:31 -0500E.A.R.L. Hexapod teaches itself to walkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/e-a-r-l-hexapod-teaches-itself-to-walk<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet E.A.R.L.(Experimental Algorithmic Robotic Locomotion). He is unlike all of the other robots that you may have seen. He is the kind of a bot that likes to do things on his own. That is why he has taught himself to walk! It is absolutely amazing that his master(builder, designer, and programmer) is only 17 years old, and still in high school! Check out his work here: earl-tech.com &nbsp; Used:&nbsp; (18) AX-18A DYNAMIXEL motors (1) Intel Edison alot of other circuits I have designed alot of parts ...</p>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:34:26 -0500Robopethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robopet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:06:23 -0500A1B1 - My first Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a1b1-my-first-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:39:30 -0500Small robot roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/small-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A small robot rover controlled on HTML5 webpage via WIFI. Drag on the right side of the screen with your mouse or your finger to control the movement.&nbsp;And drag up and down on the left side to tilt the camera.&nbsp;Double tap on the screen to toggle the light.It has 4 DC motors controlled by the on-board DC motor driver on the PIIO board. A Raspberry Pi camera mounted on a servo to tilt up and down. The servo is connected to servo port 1 on the PIIO board. And also a small LED light that i drive ...</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:23:43 -0500Upgrade Silverlit Remove Control with TX433 and picaxehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/upgrade-silverlit-remove-control-with-tx433-and-picaxe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My son had a broken Silverlit helicopter, so I decided to upgrade the Infrared Remote Control to RF using the Cheap TX433 module. The remote control has one joystick, one sliding pot for the accelerator, one switch for the channel selection, and a few buttons for the light and the trim.I removed the CPU and created a small board with the PICAXE 14m2 connecting with wires all the inputs from the sensors (joysticks, pot, switch and buttons). The joystick and pot are connected on the ADC channels, and ...</p>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:53:49 -0500The Wire Beings beta: An expandable, humanoid, Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-wire-beings-beta-an-expandable-humanoid-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All build instructions, parts lists, 3D files, and code can be accessed here: &nbsp; www.WireBeings.com </p>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:12:18 -0500utility box bot voice recoginition (r2d2 like bot)part2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/utility-box-bot-voice-recoginition-r2d2-like-bot-part2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is the secondpart to my work in progress robot with awesomeutilitys like robotic arm,saw,usb,etc i have added the arduino mega that is the big main brain last tim3 all i had done was the chassis. now i soldered the motor leads to a l293d chip soldered onto perfboard. and have conected that arduino mega to the motorcontroller! Ill upload a new update when the voice regconition module comes in the mail, with in a month hopefully.</p>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:48:25 -0500ROBOT 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A small autonomous obstacle-avoidance robot based on fritsl's original project. This is my first robot, but it really opened the doors for me in the world of robotics. Thanks a million fritsl! :D </p>Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:15:18 -0500Global Domination Robot (GDR) Mk IIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/global-domination-robot-gdr-mk-iii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As it's been some time since the completion of the GDR Mk II, and many parts of the world have not yet fallen under the shadow of my power, I have decided to begin work on the Mk III version to work out many of the details that will be needed in future larger and more heavily weaponized platforms, especially regarding navigation. I plan to build the Mk III sequentially to develop its navigation capability, and would like input from all of the smart folks on here. Here is the game plan: 1. Chassis, ...</p>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 22:01:35 -0500voice regconition box utility droid (like r2d2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/voice-regconition-box-utility-droid-like-r2d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robot going to have all kinds of gadgets and doors that can open on cammand. they will have stuff like: robotic arm, shocker,usb,port,dart shooter,lights, saw, lighter! he will roam and be controled mainly through voice. his head isnt on yet but its gonna be a similar box, but way smallar. </p>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 19:15:32 -0500cheap/easy obstacle avoiding robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheap-easy-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>just an average roaming robot arduino uno and l298n and my code is the most simplified obsticle avoiding code iv seen email me at my username sergei.glimis@gmail.com if you wanr it. oh and chech me out on youtube, techset </p>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:46:03 -0500Beginner roam bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beginner-roam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>just obstacle avoidance my code is the most simplified code for one </p>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:19:37 -0500Two Wheel Self Balancing Trinity College Fire Fighting Robot Contestanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-wheel-self-balancing-trinity-college-fire-fighting-robot-contestant-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 1/18/2016 There will probably be a new robot chassis. I think I was going about this the wrong way. The two wheel self balancing, the robot gripper that puts out candles, and a few other things were not such a good idea. Stay tuned. Personal Backstory It all started one day when I decided I wanted to participate in a robot competition. I first looked at the current LMR competitions and I couldn't find any decent ones. Then I went to my friend ggallant and he said this. He told me I should ...</p>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:17:21 -0500Astromech droid R3-B9https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/astromech-droid-r3-b9<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Seven months ago, I decided to get into Arduino programming and to build a robot. On YouTube, I found many videos of obstacle avoiding robots built from a 2-wheel-drive chassis and an ultrasonic distance sensor which I liked a lot. However, I wanted my robot to look like a "real" (movie) robot. So I chose the basic design of R2-D2 as a starting point. It was clear to me that I did not have the skills, time, and money to build a real R2-D2. On the other hand, I didn't just want to copy an existing ...</p>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:17:09 -0500Two leg 4 feet insect-like walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-leg-4-feet-insect-like-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Component list-arduino nano clone(or an arduino uno)-6 male to female jumper wires-usb b to mini b cable-smartphone powerbank with usb(or 4 nimh AA)-2 microservo 9ghttps://youtu.be/kXvJX9BwCpE file needed to reproduce it here TwoServo on Github. The front servo draws current from Vin, and the rear servo draws current from 5v pin.The robot has an expected lifetime of 2 hours, then it can be recharged any usb charger.This is a really low cost robot that can be built for under 10€, 3d printed parts ...</p>Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:17:20 -0500Raspberry Pi Robot Arm with simple Computer Visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspberry-pi-robot-arm-with-simple-computer-vision<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A small Raspberry Pi robot arm I made over the past few month. The robot arm is made of:&nbsp; ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 Dynamixel AX-12A servos ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 Raspberry Pi 2 model B ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 Raspberry Pi camera module ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 Electromagnet on the top ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aluminum, wood ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:06:07 -0500Insect Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insect-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this insect-like robot, after searching all over the web for any robot with WiFi controller i've picked one piece of code here, other code over there and its no good... yet !! i'm looking for help to improve the controlling !! it works with HMTL, it generates on his IP adress after turning on, uses softwareserial to comunicate with the ESP, i've made for an Arduino Nano in first place, but... i dont know why it don't run... i tried a lot... i want a way to controll on the smartphone, on the ...</p>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:16:52 -0500EG First 2nd rev bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eg-first-2nd-rev-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Very new to this site. Been playing with this project on and off for 6 months. Completed once then went back to and it wasn't working. Tried to troubleshoot and burnt out the chip. Pulled out the whole circuit board. Then rewired the battery pack. At that point it is just the frame DC motors on front and back(front geared to turn right and left, back left as dc motor for fowards and back) . I pulled an H bridge chip from a motor drive expansion board and breadboarded it . For the most part to DC ...</p>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:06:17 -0500UNVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/unv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>pretty much done just trying to find some help on the BT for wireless, i wrote the code in arduino bt i dont know how to setup up the hc05 to tx values over serial plus im working on like 5 other prototypes </p>Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:01:52 -0500Sentinelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sentinel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>project is still in development and i mean software side but ill be documenting thru my site more here and there and of course ill post here as well but once im done Name: SentinelHeight: 6FTWeight: 50-85LBSFeatures: AI system with speech bi-directional communication OpenCV with various mode offer by opencv and a Neural Network system with sensory feedback for touch and proximity.Language: C++, C# and JavaPrograms IDE: Visual Studio 2013, Arduino, ProcessingControl Mode: Autonomous</p>Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:55:42 -0500Super Servo with Wiper Motor, ESC, v-tail mixer and Servo Tester, no soldering!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/super-servo-with-wiper-motor-esc-v-tail-mixer-and-servo-tester-no-soldering<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Power! In the realm of the radio control hobby, there is an unfulfilled dream, to make a powerful, inexpensive and simple servo amplifier. We want to make big projects, like an r/c mower, or really big off road robot. There are electric motors with gearboxes out there, like windshield wiper motors, but how can we use them to steer our project? There are electronic kits you can buy, but in my opinion, they are too expensive. In this house, we build what we want if possible. I'm not building a specific ...</p>Sun, 20 Dec 2015 22:08:13 -0500Robotic Three-Wheelerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-three-wheeler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is a robot. It is the first one I made, but oh well. It is still really cool!!! I used K'nex pieces to build it... It can move in two directions because the motor on the back is bi-directional. I just used my imagination and just went for it... And I ended up with that picture. I really tried my hardest and it was amazing when it worked!!! Go make something everybody!!!............</p>Sat, 19 Dec 2015 22:07:57 -0500Make Your Own MSP430 Launchpad based Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/make-your-own-msp430-launchpad-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This tutorial serves as a short introduction to Robotics using MSP430 microcontroller and Launchpad development board from TI.Here we will build a small differential powered robot from scratch using MSP430G2553 controller and L293D motor control chip. This tutorial follows a DIY ethic and can be assembled easily with things lying around in your garage, only exception is the Launchpad micro controller kit which you have to purchase from Texas instruments. The Frame of the robot is constructed from ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 23:49:16 -0500My first autonomous robot with ROS INDIGOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-autonomous-robot-with-ros-indigo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; introduction&nbsp; I built this robot from simply learning to use ROS. the biggest challenge was to create the controller for "odom and motor drive" but i found a lot of help with the project rosserial and ros arduino with python. when you begin to understand ROS, many door opens to you.&nbsp; my robot is an autonomous robot based on ROS ARDUINO he has the capasity for navigation and exploration by itself everywhere it is also able to interact with an arm 7 dof, pick of objects and ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:48:58 -0500Multi-Functional Astromech Droid Based on R2-D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multi-functional-astromech-droid-based-on-r2-d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>E4-B4: Astromech Droid for the Home, &nbsp; With the new Star Wars movie being released, I recently watched the other movies which I'm a huge fan of. While watching them, they gave me the inspiration to build my own Astromech droid which is something I always wanted to do. So I figured I would post it here to hopefully give someone the inspiration to build their own, or just so you can have a read and look at some photos and videos. &nbsp; There are so many great scale replica Astromech builds around ...</p>Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:30:43 -0500DIY Minion robot made with scrap and Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-minion-robot-made-with-scrap-and-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hello! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I guess you guys already know that I have a little baby. Even though he's small, he's already very watchful seeing the robots running around the house (we had much fun together with the mBot and his lights). So I made this buddy thinking it would be fun for him as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Currently I have not worked much with scraps, but I have a lot of them at my lab. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Long ago (I believe there are four years) keep this capsule (which ...</p>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:45:20 -0500AT-AT Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/at-at-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is NOT our project, but wanted to share - &nbsp; Check out this awesome AT-AT! &nbsp; http://www.atatproject.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=GvNKQCcnEvE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:21:14 -0500Low cost Quadruped Project. 17 degrees of freedom (SG90) slot together laser cut robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/low-cost-quadruped-project-17-degrees-of-freedom-sg90-slot-together-laser-cut-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I'm a newbie to the site but thought I'd Upload a CAD image of the quadruped I've just finished. Thoughts? &nbsp; Ok some initial construction images - the cable management needs some serious work! &nbsp;The white acrylic version was an initial test of leg construction. &nbsp;Am working on 15 degrees of freedom on first models (3 per leg) 3 for neck and head. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:20:47 -0500Lawn Mowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lawn-mower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Wi Fi Remote controlled lawn mower, HD IP camera w/audio, Joystick controlled, independent drive wheels, w/brakes,&nbsp;127 speeds,&nbsp; 2 # 12 volt deep cycle batteries&nbsp;14AH &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 28 Nov 2015 06:13:47 -0500MechWarrior - Hexapod Robotic Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mechwarrior-hexapod-robotic-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; So for my final year project, I decided to do a Hexapod platform. Started out as an obsession and ended up as a money gobbling monster. (You know how it goes) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Concept: Final Design: Final Assembly: So i've uploaded ALL of the CAD files and ALL of the manufacturing files to GRABCAD&nbsp;and i've added a short description of each component used at my BLOG. Honestly, i'm too lazy ...</p>Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:36:21 -05003D Printer - PLA sticking issues resolved!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printer-pla-sticking-issues-resolved<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have finally received my Buccaneer Pirate 3D printer and just started playing around with it. Got off a shaky start of broken filaments and poor adhesion of the layers, but all is resolved through the easy to understand re-calibration instructions and various youtube videos from the homepage. One other problem remains though, and that is the difficulty of removing the final product from the print bed! Sounds like a good problem to have as it usually means the model came out well, but after a few ...</p>Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:19:27 -0500biped Trashbot 5, learning Center of Gravity for longer strideshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-trashbot-5-learning-center-of-gravity-for-longer-strides<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working on improving the stride length of the original BoB logic (four servo walk). I decided to add two hip servos and I hope I can get away without adding additional ankle servos...&nbsp; This is how Trashbot 4 transformed into Trashbot 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fUss5tq3L8 And along the way, I learned a couple of things: How wide should the feed be? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ8Bz_ioReo Successfull yes, but full body has different Center of Gravity and should help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBxXjNAE0II So ...</p>Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:49:25 -0500Making PCB vias using conductive inkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/making-pcb-vias-using-conductive-ink<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We developed an alternative method for making PCB vias through-hole using a robot. There are several commercial products for making DIY PCB vias. Some based on special pins made for this purpose but they are ugly, cost money and difficult to install. Others methods are based on conductive epoxy which also is expensive and resistivity is not good. Electroplating is the method used by the PCB industry. There are on the internet some interesting experiences, but all of them require special equipment ...</p>Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:46:21 -0500Star Wars BB-8 Droid (V2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/star-wars-bb-8-droid-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Version 2 works much better! ...Now to just add a nice paint job. The Sphereo version uses wheels to roll within the shell, but I have chosen a different method of control. The robot has a pendulum hanging inside of the sphere which stays upright, and the sphere rotates around this. The pendulum can spin and swing left and right for turning. I’ve included an explanation video of how the BB-8 Droid works, and a video covering my progress in the first 24 hours of the project. I’ve now moved ...</p>Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:59:27 -0500Parallax Boe-Bot Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parallax-boe-bot-kit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I recently won a Parallax Boe-Bot robot kit at the Robotics Society of Southern California (RSSC) for coming in 1st place in the Line-Following competition. I had a lot of fun building the kit, but I found the Basic Stamp 2 language a little bit strange because I'm used to Python and Java instead of Basic, so it was hard at first to understand. I eventually figured it out. My robot uses the following components: (2) IR emitter/detector pairs (for vision) (2) metallic whiskers (touch sensors) (1) ...</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:01:24 -0500Battery robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/battery-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Last days I saw a review of the Official Arduino Robot&nbsp;and I remembered about a project I made some time ago with this robot. The project was dismantled meantime but i still have some pictures and the final video. Maybe someone find it useful or at least entertaining :) &nbsp; &nbsp; I built this robot for "Hack the Arduino Robot" challenge, part of RobotChallenge 2014. The idea for this robot came from an older project, which harvest depleted batteries to power electronic ...</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:21:12 -0500MicroHexTThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microhextt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my hexapod robot. I call it the MicroHexTT. I dont have much space so i wanted to build a bot around the same size as an msrubug. The bot in whole is a hodge podge of parts from three or four different bots. I switched around alot till i found the right combinations of parts and measurements. Im using MG90 digital servos as the muscle. Two batteries for power, a 7.4v 1000mah lipo for logic power and an 11.1v 500mah lipo connected to a Pololu 5v 9a power regulator. The brains ...</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:09:59 -0500Johnny5-style robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/johnny5-style-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>4 years after making my balancing bliepbot, i planned to make a Johnny-five-like robot. I still had some parts from bliepbot: nimh batteries, parallax motor-wheel kit, L6203 driver boards, i/o boards... I wanted to share some pictures of my work in progress. Until now i have a three wheeled frame with batteries, two drive motors, one motor to lift the body, working laptop parts for the chest, a lot of printed pla plastic, bearings and threaded rods. The height until now is 75cm, could be 1m when ...</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:25:24 -0500iOS Robot Controller Apphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ios-robot-controller-app<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I recently updated an app I wrote for controlling robots from an iOS device (an iPhone, iPod, or iPad). The app uses an embedded web server to permit connecting to the iOS device using a web browser, and captures images from the device camera to return to a web page displayed in the browser, and permits using the browser to send commands to the robot. The app is about 3 years old, but the older version used photo-electronics to communicate from the iOS device to the robot body, the new version ...</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:08:09 -0500Automatic photo scannerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automatic-photo-scanner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; a ventouse made by a Nerf ammo carry the photo.&nbsp; </p>Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:37:20 -0500ros2bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ros2bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Ros2Bot (upgraded version of turtlebot2) is a personnel Robot Kit based on open source platform for Developing Highly capable application like mobile robots through its vision system and mobile base which is empowered by single board compuer.&nbsp; Turtlebot2 which is available currently assembled with kinect old sensor and pc which need to be placed on it to control. In this project the pc was replaced with a single board computer and kinect old sensor was replaced with kinectv2 (x-box ONE) sensor. ...</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:56:59 -0500Maze Solverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maze-solver<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This maze solver is based on Arduino Nano. The power source is four AA Eneloop battries which are really good. A DC-DC boost converter boosts the voltage to 11V for motors and then a linear regulator regulates to 5V for the microcontroller. This has five infrared pairs (receiver and transmitter/ tcrt 5000) for line sensing. The robot at present runs in PI controller but I will apply PID very soon.&nbsp; I haven't completed it, perhaps after exams!&nbsp; </p>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 14:11:26 -0500BioGripp 3.1 - Robotic handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biogripp-3-1-robotic-hand-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this hand because I was convinced that we could do even better than the 3D-printed ones. They are really good looking but they usually don´t have the strength to grip objects or they cannot stay a high number of uses. The purpose of my project was to design a hand with a human-like movement which could grip 1kg and which had to be affordable even in mass production. The design was really a lot influenced by the production price.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mechanic : The mechanical system which allows ...</p>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:58:41 -0500RB5X Update Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rb5x-update-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is my update of the original RB5X.&nbsp; A little history: The original RB5x &nbsp; The RB5X is a personal robot that has been around since 1982. Although not currently manufactured, there had been efforts to update the system to more modern technology and manufacturing techniques. Specifications: - 13" in diameter, - 23" high - 24 lbs. Traveled about 4" per second, Sensory inputs: - 8 bumper panels around perimeter - 1 photodiode under carriage to track to its charger using line following - ...</p>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:53:25 -0500Hacked Tin Can Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hacked-tin-can-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my very first robot, which I made when I was nine. For my birthday I got a simple walking robot Tin Can Robot, which just moved forward and I wanted to hack it so that it could move both directions, change its speed and avoid obstacles. The hack is based on design ideas of my dad and brother, I just did PCB drawing, assembly, soldering and overall setup.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Function: The robot is driven by a single geared DC motor and holds a 12-oz soda can. Due to the egg-shaped wheels, ...</p>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:04:39 -0500Xbee controlled 5 Axis robot armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xbee-controlled-5-axis-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to make an arm for my terrestrial robot V2.0 so this is it! Parts used: Servos:&nbsp; Turntable servo x1, &nbsp; 6kg/cm torqueBase servo x2 , &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10kg/cmFore arm servo x1, &nbsp; &nbsp;8kg/cmWrist servo x1, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8kg/cmGripper servo x1, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8kg/cm6x servo hornsMaterials: Rc Helicopter aluminium tail-boom &nbsp;20mm hollow tubeRight angled piece of aluminium &nbsp;2mm thickStandoffs3x castor wheels for turntable.2x 3mm acrylic sheet for ...</p>Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:58:23 -0400Simple Robotic Arm Made out Of Cardboard Pieceshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-robotic-arm-made-out-of-cardboard-pieces<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is another project that I have done so far at my internship at the Boca Bearing Company. I was having some extra time waiting for some parts to arrive in the mail so I decided to do a quick simple project. As with the other projects that I have done here at Boca Bearings, I was to document everything about the project. So the following instuctions is taken from a post on the company's blog at&nbsp;http://bocabearingsworkshop.blogspot.com/2015/10/simple-robotic-arm-made-out-of.html &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:55:10 -0400Z-BOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/z-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I would like to introduce my robot. Its name is Z-bot. It is a four wheeled robot car, which I made in 2012-2013. This work was my thesis work at BSc level, at University of Szeged, Hungary. I am a computer science engineer. This was my first ever robot to came alive, and also a last too, because I had no time for these kind of hobby.&nbsp; So first of all, I want to add some background of sensors, actuators and after that I will explaine my Z-bot’s boards, platforms and some kind of behaviors. ...</p>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 08:29:48 -0400Autonomous Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot I'm working on. Has a Zed depth camera for SLAM Also has Lidar Lite. RoboClaw motor controller and 2 nvidia Jetson boards. Also GPS and an IMU unit. All the tubing is carbon fiber the rest is aluminum parts from Actobotics. Jetsons are running Ubuntu and ROS. Just fired up the motors tonight for the first time. Had one wired backwards of course :) But outside of that all is well. Just learning ROS so its slow going right now. Having to hack a driver I found for the roboclaw to work ...</p>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:48:13 -0400Want feedback & suggestions - Phiro Education Robot - for kids & young people - Learn coding in 5 ways https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/want-feedback-suggestions-phiro-education-robot-for-kids-young-people-learn-coding-in-5-ways<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Guys, we designed a new education robot .Here are technical details of the product !!!We have made 3D printed sample robots powered by Arduino on Atmel MCU.We have Six proximity IR sensors, 2 RGB LED's, Speaker, LiPO battery with USB charging &amp; 2 DC geared motors.Our idea &amp; focus was to gently introduce coding &amp; robotics to kids and young people so that they can visualize outcome of code they created in the physical world.Phiro is a LEGOⓇ compatible coding &amp; programmable robot ...</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:42:53 -0400Serial Hybrid Powered 6WD autonomous vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/serial-hybrid-powered-6wd-autonomous-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my project blog about creating a serial hybrid driven (RC glow engine -&gt; BLDC generator -&gt; LiPo battery -&gt; 6 DC motors) 6WD autonomous vehicle.&nbsp; &nbsp; Step 0: Preparation Where should I start... My idea is building an autonomous vehicle, driven by 6 DC motors, powered by a LiPo battery, which is again charged during operation by a RC 2-cycle (or better 4-cycle) glow engine powering a BLDC-motor-generator. The whole system will be controlled by an Arduino. I know the whole idea ...</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:47:18 -0400SIMPLE LINE FOLLOWERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-line-follower-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an Easy Line Follower .. Which is based on simple schematics only just follow some instruction and make it is is very simple... &nbsp; MAKING PCB&nbsp; Last week I finally got time to do a bit of work. I made my own PCB :). I wish I had learned this back in college. It have would saved me so much time. What PCBs did I make? The line follower circuit (Click me to open tutorial). This robot uses very little wiring. None of the wires have been soldered. I have also replaced the mounts ...</p>Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:02:08 -0400robot romeohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-romeo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:44:17 -0400Wirelessly Controlled 3D Printed Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wirelessly-controlled-3d-printed-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Part 1: Project Proposal &nbsp; &nbsp; This project was the second project that I did at Boca Bearings for my internship. The details and the steps of how I carried out this project can be seen at the company's blog at&nbsp;http://bocabearingsworkshop.blogspot.com/search/label/3D%20Printed%20Robotic%20Hand. &nbsp; Boca Bearings is currently holding a Innovation Contest where you can submit your project and can win a 3D printer or a GoPro camera. The grand prize is $5,000. The check rules and ...</p>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:23:08 -0400IronBot:A Smartphone-Operated Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ironbot-a-smartphone-operated-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In the seventh&nbsp;U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange on June 7th,IronBot was sent as a gift to US&nbsp;secretary&nbsp;of&nbsp;state Kerry and Chinese&nbsp;Vice Premier Liu, Yandong. Meet IronBot On Indiegogo!!&nbsp;After 9 months of efforts, IronBot finally come to Indiegogo today!&nbsp;From the early stages of the product up to now, it was amazing! we&nbsp;thank you very much for friend's support here. You can come to indiegogo and support us:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ironbot-the-kid-next-door-kid-s-mate--2/x/12248426#/ Recently ...</p>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:27:36 -0400Automata Pilgrim 7000-like robot headhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automata-pilgrim-7000-like-robot-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UPDATE @ December 6, 2015 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Just finished the painting details. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The servo motors are TowerPro MG995, controlled by an Arduino board (simple servo "sweep" sequences). &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UPDATE @ November 28, 2015 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hello guys! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Just mounted today the servo motors and made a simple code... and here is (see the video)!!! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:59:27 -0400Project: RobotShop Rover - Developmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robotshop-rover-development<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The RobotShop Rover was largely created as an exercise in integration and when it was first released in 2009 there were not many commercial Arduino-based mobile rovers on the market. We wanted to make a mobile platform which incorporated both drive and servo motors, sensors, and was programmable using an Arduino. We also set out to keep the retail price between about $200 to $300. A lot has changed since then, from the way we develop projects / products, the tools and procedures we follow, as well ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:14:01 -0400Turn Adunio-based robot arm into a 3D printer!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turn-adunio-based-robot-arm-into-a-3d-printer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:13:34 -0400ROBOT ARM 5-AXIS my first everhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-arm-5-axis-my-first-ever<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project : Robot asistance First testrun :https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=A168EBA8DE0E6E3F!3701&amp;authkey=!AMQKQtwmOsm650I&amp;ithint=video%2CAVI Why : Nobody to assist me , those who are have no time Hardware : arduino,hardware hacked digital metalgeared servos 7 Volt ,Screws ,bolts,nuts,potensiometers ,loads of litle wires Hardware disign modification : Me Software modification : Me 3D designs : Me The guy whit the migrane : Me Tools : 3d printer (modifyed leaprog creatr dual al electronics ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:08:48 -0400Smart remote vehicle for kidshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smart-remote-vehicle-for-kids<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This platform was built for segway years ago but not working very well, so I decide to remake this into a go-cart type of toy for kids. However, These 2 motors are way powerful for little kid to control. It's not very wise for them to control by himself. After while, I leave it in dust for more than a year and my wife start complain this just waste space in garage. If I don't do something, she is going to get it out of my house either just dump it or donate it away. Deadline will be before this halloween. Fine!! ...</p>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:27:25 -0400Simple Arduino Line Follower: Parts, Assembling, and Programminghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-arduino-line-follower-parts-assembling-and-programming<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I've done this project based on the line follower in the book Arduino Robotics by Warren, Adams, and Molle.&nbsp; &nbsp; This project was done as an internship project at the Boca Bearing Company in Boynton Beach, FL. I am a STEM/Robotics intern at Boca Bearings now. I do projects that involve robotics and in the near future, fabrication. I am currently a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University. You colud also check my projects on our company's blog page at BocaBearingsWorkshop.Blogspot.com ...</p>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:58:06 -0400KTR-X1 8X8 hybrid RChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ktr-x1-8x8-hybrid-rc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>KTR-X1 8x8 This is a vehicle remotely controlled to perform tasks in very difficult terrain, characterized by simplicity of construction, low center of gravity and universality.KTR-X1 8x8 is made of two sections connected by joint, so that each section is independent, wishbones further moving offer enormous possibilities in overcoming the obstacles on the ground. The vehicle in whichever area is moving, and as is always excellent grip on all 8 wheels.Thanks to that KTR-X1 is a hybrid can confidently ...</p>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 03:16:38 -0400BTTOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/btto<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Back to the Origins&nbsp;Has been a long time since my last robot project. Recently everything related to FPV, Drones, and Robots in general have been occupying my mind. I wanted to create an FPV Terrestrial Drone experience to anyone (including me) without the need of having (in portugal we say “kit the unhas”, “nails kit”) skills to pilot an aerial drone. This little project reminds me those times when I have time and patience, to build small robotic creatures just because the fun of ...</p>Sat, 10 Oct 2015 21:39:55 -0400Dandroid 20XXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dandroid-20xx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In 2002 I tried making a robot and improved it in 2003. The problem was, I was living in a tiny flat with only a pocket knife as a tool so what I created ended up being rather flimsy. I planned to rebuild it, but didn't get around to it until 2015. I've made an entry to a blog every few years here with more about the parts: http://dandroid20xx.blogspot.co.uk &nbsp; I'm now looking for inspiration on this site for more ways to exand the robot. Most likely I'll increase the platform size to accomodate ...</p>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:29:01 -0400help on lunar capability roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/help-on-lunar-capability-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a page to help me make a lunar capibitly robot. Please tell me in comments or email me at : jayden.squire560@gmail.com on how to do the programing and building the rover please do i will continuely update this with more info because i need as much help a i can at this point in time currently on this project. Im working with the wheels or treeds i need to decide and im also working on inrtument and equipment compartment . Update 1 : Me and my team have decied on the height will be 15 cm . ...</p>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:12:58 -0400Lynxmotion UAV - Hunter VTail 400-500 Creationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lynxmotion-uav-hunter-vtail-400-500-creation<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I'd like to share the multicopter design I did a couple of years ago.&nbsp; I was designing multicopter frames for a while and a guy who I was dealing with for electronic board contacted me. He said that another guy in France called "Bledi" was using a special frame configuration for his Quadcopter with two motors being angled and he wanted me to design a real frame to replace his home-made version. That's something I like, to take a basic idea and work around it until something nice comes ...</p>Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:12:18 -0400AVAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ava<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Ava. &nbsp;Ava is a friendly internet connected home companion robot that mostly likes to talk and learn new things. &nbsp;To do this, she uses natural language processing, several databases of with millions of memories, and hundreds of software agents. &nbsp;While she has some IQ in that she can answer many kinds of questions from her memory or using many web services, I plan to focus on improving her EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) in the coming months and years. &nbsp;This involves ...</p>Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:32:17 -0400Volthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/volt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Greetings, Programs! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My son is into robotics, and wanted to share his latest creation with the group - meet "Volt".&nbsp; This is version 2 of his work-in-progress&nbsp;'companion robot'. We brought him to the NY Makerfaire and had a blast! We me some of the nicest folks from LMR We'll toss up more info later, I just wanted to get things started this morning by creating an account and whatnot. &nbsp;I'll go through how we made him over the weekend. &nbsp; Have fun! -TDA </p>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:10:03 -0400Ant Rover - Wifi controlled robot roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ant-rover-wifi-controlled-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>About This is a Raspberry Pi powered robot rover that can be controlled with an Android device in the same Wifi network. It can move forward, backward and sidewise. The rover has a Raspi Cam on it which streams video to a Windows computer. Software On the rover: A java application which is connected to a computer (Server) in the Wifi network. It receives commands from the server computer and activates the GPIOs. The SignalR Java client is used for real-time communication. On Server: IIS Web server ...</p>Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:43:47 -0400aeris - multirobotics systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aeris-multirobotics-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi guys,after long break, video of our multi robotics system : robots are moving on LCD screen where can be any environment design ;NOT DONE YET, just first tests, in fact, my research is focused on Q-learning and neural networks, not work with real robots, so I don't have much time for this, hahaenjoy video we are just two working on this great project : me, and colleague Lukas Cechovic, both from University of Zilina, Faculty of management science and informatics, Slovakia </p>Thu, 24 Sep 2015 03:19:04 -0400Robot Controller - Teensy Basedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-controller-teensy-based<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Guys, I wanted to build a controller that I could use on a robot that I'm building, so I started my xbee teensy controller. I got inspired by a thread here on LMR. I'm using almost every single pin available on teensy 3.1, with 20 digital channels and 7 analog channels. I think I'll not have problems to control my robot (I totally got inspirated by Q4 but with some modifications and improvements). The frame is 3d printed. I added 2 screens. One is a classic tft to output data referent to ...</p>Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:37:30 -0400Codebuggy - a codebug robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/codebuggy-a-codebug-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Recently got a codebug board from the kickstarter. For those that don't know, codebug is a cheap (£10) board with a 5x5 LED array, 2 buttons and 4 GPIO, and it's programmed with a visual block based language direct on a web page: http://www.codebug.co.uk/ &nbsp; &nbsp; Here I made a very simple codebug rover using 2 continuous servos on an old boe-bot chassis The servos are powered by 4x AA batteries: and codebug's 2 GPIO pins are connected to the servo control wires. &nbsp; There's no ...</p>Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:25:30 -0400Motion Capture Exoskeleton, Johnny 5 Stylehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motion-capture-exoskeleton-johnny-5-style<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Back in 1999 when I was still at school studying robotics after having served in the army, I was very intrigued by and curious about robotic exoskeletons. I was excited by the possibilities and back then I was following the company SARCOS who was doing some crazy stuff. So, I decided to start experimenting. First I started with Lego, potentiometers, wood and glue…. then with a manequin. This is when my living room became a robotic lab. &nbsp; Telepresence Mannequin with parts from orginal ...</p>Sun, 06 Sep 2015 12:29:40 -0400My Tele-operation robot, Generation twohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-tele-operation-robot-generation-two<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Friends, I am very happy to join in LMR. Hope to know you. This is my second generation Tele-operation robot built during 2015. This robot is based on the open source platform Beaglebone white which running Debian Linux. Compare to my first Generation robot, thanks to the Beaglebone, the hardware structure of the second Generation is more simple now. The Beaglebone runnning with Linux is responsible for all the tasks: motion control, networking communication, sensor interface and video streaming. ...</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:48:54 -0400My tele-operation Robot, Generation onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-tele-operation-robot-generation-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first generation Tele-operation robot built during 2014. Now I have already had my second generation robot with pure Linux OS. But the first one is still a interesting try. The old google Nexus android phone is used as the controller as well as wireless communication module.&amp;ensp The IOIO-OTG Open source board is employed to be the interface between android OS and other devices. Another Experimental board EXP F5438 with TI MSP430 F5438 mcu is connected with the IOIO board through ...</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:43:17 -0400Algebrio - Hexapod for math learning stimulationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/algebrio-hexapod-for-math-learning-stimulation<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is Algebrio, it have 6 legs, 2 DOF each and is controlled by Arduino. Each joint contains an micro servo-motor controlled by Arduino Servo library. It's programmed by choosing the right angles sequency that make it walk properly. It is an Hexapod robot built for stimulate high school students and freshmen engineering students to research and study more matrix algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, simetry, kinematics and other related ares of mathematics. We intend to apply it in a MakerFaire-like ...</p>Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:03:29 -0400Canopus - support UAV in rescue missionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/canopus-support-uav-in-rescue-missions<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Canopus is a UAV for helping in saving drowning victims in beaches, pools, lakes, rivers and stuff. I designed it by hacking into a commercial hobby model (the V323 from WLToys). I studied its properties like aerodynamics and thrust and simulate it in softwares like FlowDesing. By the data acquired, I could modify the frame to carry a mechanism to hold and release a buoy (when its commanded by the operator). &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I developed the mechanism control apart from the flight controller ...</p>Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:26:13 -0400RDbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rdbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, first to apologize for my bad English, &nbsp;Well, this is my first post I do, it's about my robot RObot this fact with Arduino, and is controlled via a Bluetooth connection, Arduino-bluetooth-android, my robot has two driving modes: automatic: is guided with its ultrasonic sensor, detecting and avoiding obstacles&nbsp;Manual: is guided by three driving modesbuttons: driving using the buttons on the application, the basic movements, forward, backward, left, right.accelerometer: driving with ...</p>Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:43:46 -040012 Pound Fighting Robot for Dragon*Con Robot Battleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/12-pound-fighting-robot-for-dragon-con-robot-battles<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my new 12-pound class fighting robot for this year's Robot Battles at Dragon*Con. It features a scoop and a lifter/clamper that rotates 360 degrees around the robot's body. The aluminum body and polycarbonate top were waterjet cut by Big Blue Saw. Painted decoration by my daughter. &nbsp; Assembly is still in progress (2015-08-26). </p>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:12:22 -0400simple drawing armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-drawing-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first try to build a drawing machine.it is a very simple 3dof arm,including 3 standard servos(one for pen up/down) and a arduino uno.software is arduino&amp;processing.i try to use it decode some mathematical curve,so much fun.the primary image is archimedes spiral.the below is descartes to princess's letter: r=a(1-sinθ).the machine drawing three times,you can see some offset at the same point because the servo issues.&nbsp; </p>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:15:38 -0400this one can runhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/this-one-can-run<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:12:45 -0400miniBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minibot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's just a small robot. It uses 1 AA battery and 2 motors. I attached the wheels with hot glue. Here you have videos: </p>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:58:33 -0400AllInOne v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/allinone-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is not finished yet, So far it only has obstacle avoidance program. It's built from metal. It also uses Arduino Uno to control everything. Now I'm working on obstacle avoidance program. Code: Obstacle avoidance: click here.&nbsp; Other photos: &nbsp;&nbsp; Updates: 2015-08-27: &nbsp; Adding an LCD Display and running out of pins &nbsp; </p>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:28:15 -0400Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I modified a Radio Shack Line Follower, so it would pivot.</p>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:01:30 -0400Minion 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minion-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is based on an Instructable I found. It drives forward and steers around obstacles. The Minion's eyes are Parallax PING sensors. They started as plain blocks of wood, and I was asked why I had Minions on the front, so they were painted... Future additions: GPS Accelerometer Compass I would like to find a 4wd chassis</p>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:44:03 -0400Dragon Robot 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dragon-robot-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at building a robot form scratch. Hopefully by starting this project, it will give me the incentive I need to follow through. My son started me on this journey. Wish me luck. &nbsp; I haven't decided on the final look of the dragon, but I need a foundation to build uppon. Building a skelleton seemed like an obvious solution to this problem. I don't expect this to be an exact replica of a dragon skelleton, but rather something to model my support structure from. &nbsp; I ...</p>Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:41:43 -0400Mr.robot v-3.0 - A personal life companion multitalented humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-robot-v-3-0-a-personal-life-companion-multitalented-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A personal life companion and multi talented remote controlled/autonomous robot with end-user training &nbsp;capability and Interacting technology And can learn tasks. It’s work automatically or under our control using either smart phone or hand gesture control. We can program the robot and robot can execute the programmed task whenever we demand.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forget the harder ship at home make your hands free-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In ...</p>Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:34:10 -0400Pixar Robot Lamp https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pixar-robot-lamp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, this is my latest project of an autonomous lamp, it is controlled by an Odroid computing the complex stuff like face recognition and the trajectory computation and an ATMega for generating the PWM signals for the servos. I'm currently compiling an article for the ODROID magazine, so I cannot post the full text upfront, but I can give some basic information and a few more pictures. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That is the CAD Design made with TurboCAD &nbsp; &nbsp; Some ...</p>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:03:54 -0400Robot Cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-cube-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Cube is a versatile robot with a Raspberry Pi (model B) and an Arduino (Mega 2560)It's composed of : infrared sensors (3), ultrasonic sensors (3), microswitchs (2), DC motors (2), one LCD screen, a camera, a speaker, a piezzo, serial communications (2, one bluetooth between androïd phone and arduino and the other between PC and arduino) and a WIFI connexion to the web.The arduino manages the communication between humans (thanks to an androïd phone) and PC, the collection of sensors. He's able to ...</p>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:01:25 -0400Cost Effective Prosthetic Hand https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cost-effective-prosthetic-hand-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, This is a project I have been working on for quite some time. It is a 3d printed motorized prosthetic hand that is controlled through muscle movement. The design is open source - the Dextrus prosthetic hand. I decided to use this open source design as opposed to others because it had all motors inside the hand itself. The majority of other designs I found had the servos based in the forearm and ran cables down to the fingers. Right now, the hand consists of four dc motors geared 62:1 ...</p>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:40:49 -0400Attiny Can Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/attiny-can-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a few failed projects I finally wanted to build something that just works. So I am using parts of the code from my Attiny biped robot (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/37825) and some continous rotation servos to build a small IR controlled can-shaped robot. The new code is already running on an Arduino, just need to change a few lines and flash it to an Attiny85. There are just four 3D printed parts for the body and the wheels, connected by screws. The heavy components like servos ...</p>Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:31:15 -0400The XLR-ONE Mini Robot Plateformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-xlr-one-mini-robot-plateform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello All, it's been awhile since i've posted and with good reason. I have been busy with the launch of the XLR-ONE V2 robot and it has been a success. The robot has been moving well. I also have been getting feedback that owners wish it was a bit smaller because the V2 is over 30" tall and is a hefty bot. They say that because of it's size they have to have a large area to work with it and use it the right way. So after hearing the feedback i went back and made a smaller version. Now I was going ...</p>Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:51:54 -0400Andarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/andar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The main idea of the project is to create a robot that has an Aruino as Backbone, an Android device as Brain, and a second Android device as Remote control. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This project is my third robot, and I hope it get better than the previous two, (that's not too difficult due to the reduced functionalities of CDBot and Aum. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is a never ending project, intended to create a platform I can use to learn and test ideas.&nbsp; HARDWARE&nbsp; The main ...</p>Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:50:17 -0400CDBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cdbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was my first robotics project It was made of three layers of 3cds each, cutted to fit between them. The wheels where made also from old cds sticked together and with a band of rubber. I also build the PCB. Its brain quite silly dough, was a PIC. This was before knowing Arduino and Android. The code that can be seen in the video was for testing the bumpers, that I built from the wires of an old umbrella. I think this post makes not to much sense now, as the robot is already dead and ...</p>Sat, 01 Aug 2015 02:35:25 -0400AVR_Robot_LDR_Line_Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/avr-robot-ldr-line-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot is controlled in this way we also, when we want to move along a specified line. Whether it followed, or as shown in lines (black szigetelőszallag taped) within an area bounded by. Unfortunately, this robot is very rude to the mechanics and regulation is inadequate. They are noticeable in the video, unfortunately sometimes goes beyond the tape. The LDR is a component that turns light resistance. The tape is not reflected back but this could be a very smooth glossy surface or table top is ...</p>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:36:46 -0400Mad Mech (Mad Max's Peacemaker inspired tracked vehicle)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mad-mech-mad-maxs-peacemaker-inspired-tracked-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Movies can be a great source of inspiration for our projects. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As a post-apocalyptic movies fan, I've waited anxiously for Mad Max: Fury Road. The movie is simply awesome! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I was intrigued by so many mad things and thought how I could use some ideas on some project. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I really enjoy tracked vehicles,&nbsp;then the Peacemaker stayed on my mind. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;And as I was also very tempted to practice a bit with ...</p>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:43:12 -0400Triple Axis Magnetometer HMC5883 control robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/triple-axis-magnetometer-hmc5883-control-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Triple Axis Magnetometer - HMC5883 Using Arduino Nano V3 plate infrared LEDs built a data transmission device, which is controlled using a PC terminal programs WinLIRC and a Bluetooth module and is driven by four fundamental direction of the robot directly. It looks a little complicated, but they were only given the opportunity to do. The direct control buttons or joysticks can be based. The robot now uses a controller that can be transferred safely objects, or even ourselves can we strengthen. ...</p>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:36:10 -0400my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-33<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first project. I started out on a quite ambitious note. but i couldn't complete it the way i expected it to be. The robot, all it does is whenever it faces a black obstacle it steers away. I use ldr led setup for sensor along with bjt. i enjoyed the process.after graduation, I am hoping to invest my time and money in learning and making robots. i am interested in the concepts of AI and automation. i joined this group to meet like minded people and share our experience and knowledge ...</p>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:57 -0400Insect Bot - powered by capacitorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insect-bot-powered-by-capacitor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The insect bot is simple to make, and uses a vibration motor as its head, which is powered by a capacitor as its abdomen, which I salvaged from an old toy plane, with specification - 2.8V 5F, you can get one of ebay for a couple of dollars. Use diodes for the Legs and Antenna , you can also use resistor. All these components are then soldered together on a small etched PCB which forms the thorax of the insect. Now since we are using a super capacitor to power the insect bot, we will use 2 AA batteries ...</p>Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:50:25 -0400Talking Raspobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/talking-raspobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Raspobot, my bizarre version, an autonomous robot. &nbsp; first steps &nbsp; &nbsp; today: Hardware components:Chassi:Acrylglass 5 mm1x 2WD Robot Car Chassis 2 Motors Dagu Magician Robotics Platform2x Wheels2x Furniture Castors1x Casterwheel5x 830 Breadboard1x 400 Breadboard1x Batteriehalter Batterieclip Anschlussclip für 9VAktoren:1x Dagu Sensor Pan/Tilt Kit mit Servomotoren1x 180° TowerPro MG995 Metal Gear Digital Servo Hi Torque HPI Savage XL FUTABA 55g2x Dagu DC Gear Motor Paar ...</p>Sun, 19 Jul 2015 20:20:47 -0400GardenerBot Mark IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gardenerbot-mark-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my partial build of my six-wheeled GardenerBot. Ideally it will at least drive around the yard successfully! :D Based on the Wild Thumper design idea. Using a Sabertooth 2x5 motor controller and a 12V 5Ah battery. Using an Arduino to provide PWM signals to the Sabertooth. There is not much clearance between the tires. I ended up adding nylon washers to push the front and rear wheels to the outside. The washers rotate on screws, and help maintain spacing between the wheels. It is one way ...</p>Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:54:20 -0400LinQ-The Humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/linq-the-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all LMRians.. Am back with a new IMIM project..A humaoid ..&nbsp; I had started the project last year just for a hobby and had not giving much fought into what all matters it will be useful.Most of the designing part was done on simple A4 paper. The robot uses a Picaxe 28x2 and a picaxe 18m2 microcontroller. A Bluetooth module is connected to 28x2 and a serial connection is made between the two picaxe for inter picaxe communication. LinQ is controlled using my android phone through bluetooth.Now ...</p>Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:18:54 -0400SPR-Bitzhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spr-bitz<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is robot SPR-Bitz. At the moment it's comprised of bits of leftover 3d Printer filiment thay I had from other projects. It's based on a poppy 3d printed robot. The exterior is where the similarities end for the most part. I'm using regular standard hobby servos rated at 4.3kg.cm which are so far good enough to make the arms move and wave. The Abs plastic unfortunately is the weak link for payload so many redesigns will follow. As you can see from my 3 yr old son's highchair "Bitz" is going to ...</p>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:17:37 -0400DC#01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dc-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;About this project &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This project was created to go to a new home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ok, let me explain... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;... about one year ago I've met a guy through the web who was interested on my MDi #3. Now (actually about 3 months ago) we talked again&nbsp;and we ended up deciding that I would produce for him a version slightly smaller and simpler of MDi #3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I've started with a cardboard prototype&nbsp;to have a good perspective ...</p>Sat, 04 Jul 2015 22:28:15 -0400Biribot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biribot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Simple Biribot "avoiding obstacles" programBiribot_walk01 is a simple program, completely documented. Biribot_walk02 is a more elaborated, version with an improved estrategy To summarize,the most used and simple way to design an avoiding obstacle "walk" program is#define TIME_A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 500#define TIME_B&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1000#define MIN_DISTANCE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 04 Jul 2015 16:34:17 -0400Jimmy the 21st Century Robot 3D Printed Shellhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jimmy-the-21st-century-robot-3d-printed-shell<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Currently I'm working in Intel's Jimmy 21st Century Robot 3D Printed Shell, since I do not have the correct dimensions, the files are parametric and were created in OpenSCAD. Actually the head movements is controlled by 3 9g micro servos. Between the sensors used are: a Gyro - Accelerometer, a PIR for the robot eyes, a Temperature and Humidity sensor, a couple Microphone sensors for sound detection, and an Ambient Light sensor. For communication I have available an Emic2 for provide voice to the ...</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:52:25 -0400Tractorbot Bobesh Mk2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tractorbot-bobesh-mk2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Tractorbot Bobesh Mk2 is my second robot and it’s an upgrade of Tractorbot Mk1. It helped me to win two bronze medals this year at the national championship in electronics and radio-electronics of youth and at the Czech Robotic Day in Prague on 13th and14th June 2015 at the Ketchup House contest. &nbsp; Functions: IR remote controlledProgrammed for Ketchup House&nbsp; Home-made robotic control board with a “dual-core processor”: PIC18F46K22 as Master MCU GLCD 128x64IR-receiver ...</p>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:48:34 -0400AIHRO - A Humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aihro-a-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A Humanoid with end-user training capability and interacting technology. The robot can interact merely like a human and can learn tasks, either using Smartphone or wearable band. AIHRO can execute the trained task whenever demanded. </p>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:07:40 -0400Budget Robot - from avoider to follower and beyondhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/budget-robot-from-avoider-to-follower-and-beyond<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>To the doubters* my 8 yo son and I say 'thbbbbbbsbb'. For about £30 we have an Arduino based 3 wheeled robot capable of object avoidance. We've since added a line following sensor and and a Bluetooth module. *school 'friends' who said it couldn't be done and tried to dissuade my boy from his dreams.</p>Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:45:26 -0400A20 ground vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a20-ground-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Recently we have made the very first test drive of our new robotics ground vehicle. It could be controled with Arduino or Raspberry Pi either remotely or driving autonomously. We just started documenting our development and published the first article in series on mechanical design. It would be very intersting to hear the feedback from community. So please feel free to write comments or as questions! </p>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 15:13:10 -0400BEDA 4 – my first line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beda-4-my-first-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my first MCU-based line-follower, which I made for the&nbsp;Robotic Day competition in Prague this year. As usually, the robot performed much better at home than at the competition J. The main problem was sharper angles on the track than I expected and trained for. Maybe you can give me some advice how to deal with it best. Also the Sharp GP2 IR distance sensor got blinded by a direct sunshine on the track, so I will have to replace it with an ultrasonic sensor for the next model BEDA ...</p>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 05:24:49 -0400Atticbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atticbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've had bats in my attic, or at least in the gable vents of my attic. I needed to inspect the situation, but I REALLY REALLY didn't want to physically go walking around the attic to inspect for bats. So, I built Atticbot, which technically is just an RC vehicle that I hoped would be able to traverse the rafters. I used $5 worth of yardsticks to construct some wheel-like things, mounted them to some cheap continuous-rotation servos, connected the servos to an RC receiver, and that was pretty much ...</p>Sun, 14 Jun 2015 14:36:34 -0400ESP8266 Serial WiFi Smart Car with NodeMCU+Motor shield+Car Chassis under $35https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/esp8266-serial-wifi-smart-car-with-nodemcu-motor-shield-car-chassis-under-35<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This WiFi RC smart car is designed and developed based on ESP-12E from ESP8266, which can be controlled by mobile, PC, and wechat (now just in China). All of thedocuments can be downloaded for the DOIT official site: www.doit.am, including the scheme for car. After get it, can further develop based on the Lua IDE. As for this WiFi car kit, it can work at many modes, such as: AP mode and STA mode.&nbsp; Moreover, the Android APP code can be free gotten at the bbs. AP mode: can be controlled by phone ...</p>Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:33:37 -0400Robobike 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robobike-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, I just want you to show one of my current projects. It's a simple light-seeking robot that compares the input voltages oft two Pin's wich are connected to two LDR's. If more light is coming to the right one, the robot drives to the right.Same for left.If both values are nearly the same it will drive forwad. The video shows a quick demonstration where I just point a flashlight to the ground and the robot drives toward it. The components are : &nbsp; 2: &nbsp;3V dc motors &nbsp; 1: &nbsp;H-bridge &nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:22:10 -0400i made my own packbot,https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-made-my-own-packbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i made my own packbot, after some test &amp; modify i'll write a tutorial for this robot :-D </p>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:52:11 -0400nightynighty bedside mannershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nightynighty-bedside-manners<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Morning LED project here.. We love mood lights around here, someone was building this (see original design on main project picture) So i put it all up together. &nbsp; &nbsp; The LED strip goes under the bed, or any other furniture on the room and the pots are for playing with the color tone. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; RGB, a pot of each color, and a button to control the mode. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I'm testing now the Rainbow mode and single static color mode with the Red Green Blue pots to set ...</p>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 07:28:11 -0400FPV Wipermotor RC/Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fpv-wipermotor-rc-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is really two projects in one: An Arduino Uno-based, video-enabled RC robot (not autonomous)An Arduino Leonardo-based DIY head tracker. It plugs into a fairly-generic 2.4ghz transmitter via the "trainer" port.The drive motors are car wiper motors. They only turn at 60rpm, so it's not super fast, but it has a LOT of torque. It uses a couple of cheap servos and a cheap gimbal for the video. I'm using a fairly inexpensive goggle/video receiver, and the feeling is quite immersive. I used an Arduino ...</p>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:07:55 -0400LabAtar - Humanoid Robot Teleoperation Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/labatar-humanoid-robot-teleoperation-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone! It has been a long while since I last posted to LMR, hope you're all doing well and spreading the cult of hobby robotics!! Lately I've been thinking that it's been too long since I last shared any work of mine (seems like my last activity was 4 years ago, MENTAL!!). Saying that I remember the community being very welcoming, ready help and driven!! So here's my latest idea - LabAtar. LabAtar is a fully imersive teleoperation robotics project. This robotic control application enables ...</p>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:28:20 -0400Arduino Object Avoiding Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-object-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple Arduino-based object-avoiding robot. It uses two inexpensive ultrasonic distance sensors, an Arduino Uno, four continuous rotation servos to drive, and one 180 degree servo to rotate the top distance sensor to the left, center, and right positions.&nbsp;For its frame, I used a 1ft x 1ft square piece of wood I got from a local crafts store. Total cost apparently adds up to around $100. I didn't realize I spent that much on this thing until I listed the parts out for this post. Oh ...</p>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:40:48 -0400Cross-country vehicle with a manipulator , water cannons and gunshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cross-country-vehicle-with-a-manipulator-water-cannons-and-guns<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hey, just say, my native anguage is Russian , place the translation here , so there may be errors and incorrect Interpretation of certain words. there is no time to finish the translation , and later lay out more details as long as I can provide links to other sources . without translation. http://roboforum.ru/forum10/topic14711.html http://robocraft.ru/blog/3279.html Hey, just say, my native anguage is Russian , place the translation here ...</p>Wed, 27 May 2015 16:17:43 -0400SnowBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snowbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The project was a personal project which was also part of my school's final term project for the Mechatronics and Robotics Program. My partner handled the construction of the frame in the machine shop while I wrecked my head on the coding of both the robot and the software, achieving a half duplex communication. Duration of the project: 10 Weeks A portable, wireless controlled, manual/autonomous re-programmable snow plow robot. It stores precisely the sequence of instructions taught to the robot, ...</p>Wed, 27 May 2015 01:21:10 -0400My Completed Wall-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-completed-wall-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Over the past 3 years I've been working on my Wall-E project with a lot of set backs because of design flaws, choosing the wrong materials, learning as i go and so forth but finally he's up and running. I'm adding functionally daily but I thought I'd share some of my first video footage. Some stats and dimensions: Weigth: 85 kg height and width are both 110cm, Radio Control: Aurora HiTec 9 channels, Motor Controller: Sabertooth 2x60 motors, 2 high torque wheelchair motors, 5 Arduino Uno cards, Wifi ...</p>Mon, 25 May 2015 16:49:53 -0400BB8 StarWars droid.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bb8-starwars-droid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It has been ages since i last posted something here! I miss LMR!&nbsp; Okay, so BB-8 is insanely cute and I have set out to build one! I'm going for a completely functional one with a moving head, below I will describe my plan and will continue to update this thread with info as the build progresses.The belly of BB-8 will house a three wheeled omni-wheel robot. The wheels are angled so that they completely touch the inner part of the circle. Will use lead-acid batteries to add weight to the robot ...</p>Sun, 24 May 2015 16:13:23 -0400InLinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inline-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an arduino based line follower robot with obstacle avoidance system. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ijEDKRIHmSU &nbsp; 1. Robot structure description Chassi and wheels: It uses a chassi kit, I bought one from aliexpress:&nbsp;http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-4WD-Smart-Robot-Car-Chassis-Kits-for-arduino-with-Speed-Encoder-New/32352434214.html?spm=2114.32010308.4.83.pxDjb9 Engines: 4 5V engines with reduction gearbox; Microcontroler: Arduino Mega 2560; Sensors: I created my line ...</p>Fri, 22 May 2015 17:35:54 -0400DiY cheap robot from recycled partshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-cheap-robot-from-recycled-parts<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Is it possible for anyone to build a cheap yet scalable robot from recycled parts? We saw&nbsp;here&nbsp;already many DiY robots from recycled parts, the&nbsp;cheap simple robots topic&nbsp;and the&nbsp;$10 robot contest from the&nbsp;African Robotics Network,&nbsp;all these work good both to learn and to check robotics. But they are not very scalable (they can't grow): they are too simple to increase capabilities if we get new parts like more sensors, better controller board and so on to learn new ...</p>Tue, 19 May 2015 07:10:16 -0400K-9 2.0 running on the EZ-Robot platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k-9-2-0-running-on-the-ez-robot-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The making of K-9&nbsp; 2.0 video slideshow. K-9 getting to know his new home video. K-9 controlled via a VCN iPhone app video demo. A bit of fun with K-9 at Xmas 2014 video. Smoke/Gas sensor demo video. Interactive Doctor Who Quiz hosted by K-9 &nbsp; &nbsp; Post 1 of 3. Hi everyone. My name is Steve, and I'm currently living in London, UK. I've been looking through this website for quite some time now, and have been impressed with what you guys have made, so I figured it was about time I ...</p>Thu, 14 May 2015 08:01:51 -0400Hydraulic Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hydraulic-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Picked up a neat wooden robotic arm that uses three linked pairs of syringes as a hydraulic system. One pair swivels the base. Another lifts and lowers the arm. The third actuates the gripper. I used some Gareth-style DIY linear actuators to drive the control syringes, hooked them up to a Dagu Mini Driver board, and now I have a simple programmable hyrdaulic robot arm. The Arduinio code is in the attached zip file. First Video: Test of the stock hydraulic robot arm from Marbles the Brain Store.&nbsp; Second ...</p>Mon, 11 May 2015 22:42:12 -0400Hand drawn 2 servo four legged insect-like robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hand-drawn-2-servo-four-legged-insect-like-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i found inspiration for this robot from this instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/simpleWalker-4-legged-2-servo-walking-robot/ The legs and the body of the robot were literally drawn with a 3d pen with ABS in about 30min, to test out how much robust was the structure before modeling and printing it. As i get more filament i may post a full how to about how i drawn it.First i drawn 2 rectangles as the body sections, soldered them with the pen at about a 195° angle. Then i soldered the ...</p>Wed, 06 May 2015 10:44:11 -0400Android Robosapienhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-robosapien<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A toy that can be controlled by an Android phone could be turned into an interesting robot if we just tape the phone to the toy and do some interesting software.&nbsp; Our idea is to use the phone's camera and OpenCV to get the robot to go to a red ball and then swing its arm to hit the ball.&nbsp; Then go find the ball again and hit it again, etc. This Robosapien toy sends commands out the audio-jack and then has a little thing that converts that signal into infra-red. Using the standard RoboRemote ...</p>Fri, 08 May 2015 18:09:50 -0400Minion Stuarthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minion-stuart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Are &nbsp;you a fan of the Despicable Me movies? Eagerly awaiting the release of the Minions prequel movie this summer? Time to build your own Minion. You know you want to! There are three versions of these great Minion toys, Stuart, Dave and Tim. I fell in love with the Stuart version as soon as I saw it. When you move the head left-right or back-front, the eye moves and the silicon rubber skin morphs into different expressions accompanied by cool sound effects. Each Minion has its own custom sounds ...</p>Mon, 04 May 2015 23:11:56 -0400Simple Line follower robot using a Actobotics Runt Rover Sprout (SHR)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-line-follower-robot-using-a-actobotics-runt-rover-sprout-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Next to obstacle avoiding robots, the most common beginner bot would be a line follower. I myself love line followers, and they are some of my favorite weekend builds. It's just so fun watching a little bot following little black line over and over, but that's just me :-). There are also many practical uses for line following on a robot. Simple fixed navigation, docking guides (i.e. finding a charging station) as well as competition and many other uses. A basic line follower is not all that complicated ...</p>Mon, 04 May 2015 15:52:56 -0400DeMaxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/demax<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So far I have a non autonomous 4 wheel robot. Using an Arduino Uno, a chasis and four small dc motors I've managed to make a robot that will perform some simple instructions previously sketched. Update: I've added sensor HC-SR04 and basic code that will turn the robot left if an object is closer than 10cm. So far so good with it, I'm testing different distances and speed in order to get the more precise. &nbsp; Next steps: - Add a switch to avoid running him to unplug the battery :) - Add a sensor ...</p>Sun, 03 May 2015 17:09:55 -0400Ongoing PI bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ongoing-pi-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This bot, has been a kinda "I'm bored" project. It has taken several iterations over the last few years. Mostly made from scraps and donated material, there is very little that has been "bought". Typically, when I have a new idea, I will implement it into the design. Originally, the designs evolved as follows; Gen 1: Mini ITX pc 4 Motors, no PID / Problems: Battery required too big, pc and hardware expensive and bulky / &nbsp;Gen 2: Chumby SBC 2 motors, PID via FPGA Vision / Problems: Chumby ...</p>Sat, 02 May 2015 23:56:24 -0400Tracked robot "EVR1"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-evr1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sat, 02 May 2015 17:49:02 -0400Monster Chan - The credit card walking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/monster-chan-the-credit-card-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The parts list Some tie-wraps (for the cabling) Foam tape An Arduino - I used a VISduino An Arduino sensor shield Battery box + batteries - I used 4xAAA in the final design An IR remote control + the received board - I used the Keyes one 2 credit card sized pieces of plastic 7x micro servos - I used the SG-90 ones, but have use MG-90S in similar designs An ultra sonic module + cable - I used HC-SR04 Some large paper clips (for legs). Reset the servos download the sketch (from robot-v6.zip) Install ...</p>Sat, 02 May 2015 04:36:22 -0400MeArm clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mearm-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So finally i decided to make my copy of a MeArm, with all these cheap servos lying around and a 3d printer at disposal:)The video shows an almost complete, yet functional build of the meArm, with three motors instead of four.Eventually i want to make a bigger version of the arm using aluminium and beefier servos.What i found out after building it and playing with, it's that the base it's awfully unstable, which means if it moves too fast the shoulder snaps and the arm falls...To achieve better precision ...</p>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:32:44 -0400Runt Rover with ESP8266 running NodeMUC https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/runt-rover-with-esp8266-running-nodemuc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well I had a chassis for it, and wanted to make my little ESP8266/NodMCU only bot real, so I am mounting it on a Actobotics Runt Rover Peewee chassis. &nbsp;It's using the same ESP-12 breakout board I had here and most of the code, but am modding for web control of the bot. I am still going to use the L9110S h-bridge for motor control. I plan to power it with a 7.4v li-ion pack. I will use a 3.3v regulator to run the ESP and a 5v reg for the HC-SR04. Am waiting on an alice order for the 5V, I have ...</p>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:46:13 -0400below 100g Line Follower MicRobot <<project discontinued>>https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/below-100g-line-follower-microbot-project-discontinued<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this cheap and light weight robot has a very simple algorithm and runs on an ATmega 8 micro controller and only 2&nbsp;pairs&nbsp;of sensors !!! :) it's still in progress ... </p>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:11:10 -0400Real Robots Live - Online Multiplayer Game in the Real Worldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/real-robots-live-online-multiplayer-game-in-the-real-world<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys,&nbsp;Just wanted to make you all aware of a new project that is going to be released on Kickstarter on the 16th May.&nbsp;The project is called Real Robots Live and will make it possible to log onto a live robot over the internet and drive it around a remote arena.You'll have full control over the robot via the software and will be able to see the camera images that stream from the robot's perspective. It's a high res, low latency feed on the robots and around the arena.&nbsp;Lots of these ...</p>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:41:55 -0400Clamps or Thing's Summer house.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clamps-or-things-summer-house<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Is Clamps, one of my new projects. Clamps is made of mostly Actobotics parts. Runt Rover Half-Pint (or the black Volvo with yellow wheels)ABS Gripper kitStandard servo mouting plateFlat channel bracketServo hub for Futaba2x 90 Deg single channel bracket2x&nbsp;90 deg short bracketOther Parts: Arduino Uno CloneL9110s motor driver2x Clone MG995HC05 Bluetooth adaptor3000mah LipoPlans for the Bot: A play toy of course!!! This will be a slow moving web-remote contolled car with a claw! :-) It will ...</p>Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:32:27 -0400Pancake Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pancake-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This weekend David Frank, Ryan Niemocienski, and I made a pancake robot for the 2015 Ohio State University Makeathon. &nbsp;It won 1st place, and I thought I’d share it. In the 24 hours we made an iOS app that lets a user draw out a shape, a server in Python that receives the shape over wifi and translates it into a set of points, and finally a pancake robot powered by an Arduino Uno that draws out pancake batter in the shape.&nbsp; The XY axis runs on drawer slides and is powered by two DC motors ...</p>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:00:48 -0400AT-AThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/at-at<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all, This is my first robot with programming so I would be glad, if you gave me some tips if you find any issues in the code. My robot is based on an AT-AT from STAR WARS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FSggapwUC4 at 4:28) but it isn't very much looking like one (now). This robot is not very professional and just made from scratch and old wood that was laying in our cellar to keep the cost down. I used an arduino clone from SainSmart an prototype board an MCP23017 i2c port expander for a ...</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:44:00 -0400Makeblock Robot mDrawRobot Kit--mScarahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/makeblock-robot-mdrawrobot-kit-mscara<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Recently,&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;received&nbsp;a&nbsp;gift&nbsp;mDrawBot&nbsp;kit&nbsp;from&nbsp; Makeblock.&nbsp;the&nbsp;mDrawBot&nbsp;kit&nbsp;has&nbsp;already&nbsp;started&nbsp; crowdfunding&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kickstarter.#mce_temp_url#&nbsp; According&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;author’s&nbsp;usage&nbsp;experience,&nbsp;the&nbsp;mDrawBot&nbsp; will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;popular&nbsp;project&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kickstarter&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp; facts&nbsp;proved&nbsp;this&nbsp;product&nbsp;is&nbsp;popular&nbsp;among&nbsp;people.&nbsp; OK,&nbsp;let’s&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;kit&nbsp;and&nbsp;find&nbsp;some&nbsp;interesting&nbsp; parts. &nbsp; In&nbsp;the&nbsp;mDrawBot&nbsp;kit,&nbsp;there&nbsp;have&nbsp;almost&nbsp;50&nbsp;components&nbsp;except&nbsp;the&nbsp;screws,&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;and&nbsp;some&nbsp;small&nbsp;parts,&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;attractive&nbsp;still&nbsp;is&nbsp; the&nbsp;exquisitely&nbsp;aluminum&nbsp;alloy&nbsp;parts.&nbsp;As&nbsp;a&nbsp;fan&nbsp;of&nbsp;Makeblock&nbsp;lover,&nbsp;the&nbsp;author&nbsp;found&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;aluminum&nbsp;alloy&nbsp;parts&nbsp;there&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;component&nbsp; did&nbsp;not&nbsp;appear&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Makeblock&nbsp;official&nbsp;store&nbsp;before.&nbsp; A&nbsp;aluminum&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;is&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;holes&nbsp;and&nbsp;slots,&nbsp;looks&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;classic&nbsp;doublehole&nbsp;beam&nbsp;of&nbsp;Makeblock,&nbsp;just&nbsp;remove&nbsp;the&nbsp; thread&nbsp;groove&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;threaded&nbsp;holes&nbsp;of&nbsp;both&nbsp;ends.&nbsp;The&nbsp;assembly&nbsp;manual&nbsp;did&nbsp;not&nbsp;show&nbsp;the&nbsp;name&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;component,&nbsp; perhaps&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;series&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Makeblock&nbsp;components.&nbsp;According&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;BOM&nbsp;lists&nbsp;and&nbsp;checked&nbsp;each&nbsp;component,&nbsp; the&nbsp;author&nbsp;found&nbsp;many&nbsp;small&nbsp;parts&nbsp;have&nbsp;packed&nbsp;the&nbsp;necessary&nbsp;redundancy,&nbsp;even&nbsp;if&nbsp;lose&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;screws&nbsp;and&nbsp;nuts&nbsp;during the&nbsp;assembly&nbsp;process&nbsp;also&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;affect. &nbsp; Read&nbsp;the&nbsp;official&nbsp;introduction&nbsp;before&nbsp;assembly,&nbsp;this&nbsp;is&nbsp;a ...</p>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:07:57 -0400Clone of stEvehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clone-of-steve<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Based on an earlier robot design, stEve, which was built from balsa wood and designed to fit within a metal sweets tin (helpfully in the shape of a robot). Clone of stEve was designed to be easily assembled, of a size and shape to suit a simple shell (Pringles can) and most importantly cheap. The workshop for which it was designed, Arduino with Motors, gives a brief introduction to the different types of motors and discusses how they can be interfaced with an Arduino. This robot steps in as a way ...</p>Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:36:14 -04003D Printed Robot - Print-A-Bot - ARMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-robot-print-a-bot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We (Roboteurs) are a startup company in Canada making robots for schools (K-12) as well as university / college. We've started creating 3D Printed robots that we think will be good for schools that have invested in 3D Printers and are looking for ways to teach with them. We just want to know your thoughts so far.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; We've designed a booster pack that works with any TI Launchpad that is compatible with the G2 format (ie. MSP430) The first model we've made is a 4 axis ARM with a ...</p>Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:55:33 -0400Start Here Robot (SHR) using the Actobotics Runt Rover Peewee chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot-shr-using-the-actobotics-runt-rover-peewee-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>There are many ways to build a robot, from scratch a kit, a prebuilt system or combination of any of these methods. The path we will take here will be mostly from a kit and other items such as an Arduino controller, motor driver and sensors from eBay or other vendors. The chassis kit I use for this project is the Peewee&nbsp;which&nbsp;comes from Actobotics, from their Runt rover line but any two wheeled small robot kit will work fine as well for this project. I chose the Peewee because it's small, ...</p>Sat, 11 Apr 2015 19:11:50 -0400Robotic servo grippers compatible with Arduino, Raspberry, PICAXE.....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-servo-grippers-compatible-with-arduino-raspberry-picaxe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have designed and manufactured these grippers with a 3D printer.&nbsp; The main features of these robotic grippers are : The grippers are robust and light.The grippers allow the manipulation of large objects, with an size of 77mm.The grippers allow two degrees of freedom, the opening and closing of jaws, and the rotation of the gripper.The grippers uses two RC standard servo motors. One servo rotates between 0 to 180 degrees and the other servo is a 360 degrees servo.The gripper can be connected&nbsp;directly ...</p>Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:36:24 -04003D Printed 1LB Combat Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-1lb-combat-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Competition video is up! &nbsp; </p>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:31:05 -0400trashbot v4, 9dof biped, controlled by arduino nanohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trashbot-v4-9dof-biped-controlled-by-arduino-nano<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>over the last eight weeks i had rarely time to work on it but still wanted to share this with my beloved community. i changed the chest to house two batteries and added a 3 dof neck and all of this changed the weight distribution so that the PID controlling the spine has to be retuned. i'd love to have a more structured approach in finding the right parameters as this is really hard work. finally, i'll need to upgrade the hardware soon if i want to add arms. the nano right now will not have enough ...</p>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:09:00 -0400HackBot "Ponxito" V1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hackbot-ponxito-v1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mi first HackBot </p>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:26:03 -04003 Servo Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, This is my first ever working arduino hexapod. Hardware used: Beetle(Arduino Leonardo)mcu from dfrobot.com 3 x 9g servo from hobbyking 300mah lipo from hobbyking Sharp IR sensor Piano wire Shrink tube for feet Double sided tape Rubber bands the software/code is from the 'Insectbot Hexa' from dfrobot.com The look of the hexapod was inspired from 'Robot Beetle Ringo' hexapod from instructables.com The video shown is unmodified insectbot hexa code. I'm planning to add 2 LDR's by next week ...</p>Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:48:46 -0400Lasi.us - Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lasi-us-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The skeleton of lasi.us... I'm still working on the brain. First approach was a board by basic micro but i seems limited in scaling and adding extentions. Now i am on raspberry and components by adafruit. The blog (but not very well filled with content yet) </p>Sat, 04 Apr 2015 04:32:53 -0400Biped: T0.8 "Mao"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-t0-8-mao<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This will be my mech like biped named "Troublesome", current version 0.8. Code name "Mao". Why Mao? Because it's 100% Chinese of course and since I live in the european union of dictatorship, the name of a dictator seems appropriate. Mao's bracket arrangement is of my own design. (It used to be a 17 DOF humanoid.) It has 6 DOF per leg and when finished another 2 (or) 3 DOF in the head. It all depends on the total weight. The "brains" of the biped will be an Arduino Mega and the power will be delivered ...</p>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:31:26 -0400Autonomous Ground Vehicle MK IV (12/15/2015 Update)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-ground-vehicle-mk-iv-12-15-2015-update<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>12/15/2015 Update:&nbsp;Sorry for the delay in updating this project, but it's the final stretch in the semester so I have not had a lot of free time. However I have had time to finalize several electrical and mechanical improvements, order parts, and render some new models to show the changes!The biggest mechanical change is moving away from industrial conveyor belts (which work well on flat surfaces but are too slick to grip well) and use jupdyke's Modular Continuous Track System! I'm excited to ...</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:28:49 -0400motoko aftermath line follower https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motoko-aftermath-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>line following robot; running on 72MHz ARM Cortex M4, stm32f303 (pin compatibile with stm32f103); as controll loop pid is used for basic position control; for high level control mechanism, kohonen neural network and ilc is used; more on my blog http://aikenshin.blogspot.sk/ sources availible on https://github.com/michalnand/ </p>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:23:45 -0400Felix V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/felix-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working on a simplified design of my quadruped. The new design should be easy to replicate (with a laser cutter or simple hand tools). Another aspect is that it should be able to work with cheaper servos (HITech HS-422). In this project I'm using NodeJS and Johnny-five instead of regular Arduino sketches. The development cycle is much faster and as a web developer I'm right in my comfort zone. Extra bits of info on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com) -update 2.4.15Added &nbsp;a new video ...</p>Sat, 28 Mar 2015 06:34:12 -0400MULTI-BOT V 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multi-bot-v-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the multibot that is built &nbsp;as an all purpose robot. The multibot is based on the arduino uno . 1. Arduino Uno 2 Light &nbsp;intensity Sensor&nbsp; 3 Coloured Line Sensor 4 Ultrasonic Sensor 5 PIR motion sensor Communication with&nbsp; 1 Bluetooth Hc05 2 IR transmitter receiver ( Working on this) Movement With 1 300 RPM DC &nbsp;12 V MOTORS ON L298N (2) 2 300 RPM MOTOR ON CONTIINUOUS 12 V SUPPLY (2) (WAITING to get a new motor driver) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; EDIT ...</p>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:50:13 -0400AilgorRC : My first RC car with IOIO + L293Dhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ailgorrc-my-first-rc-car-with-ioio-l293d<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am novice in Java, IOIO and Robotic. This is my First Robot : A car RC with IOIO-OTG Board and L293d to drive Motors Platform : IOIO-OTGBridge H : L293D2 motors DC 6VCharger Module LiPo Pro POW12059PAccu Li-Ion 3,7 V 2000 mAhSchema &nbsp; &nbsp; And the code :&nbsp;https://github.com/ailgorbot/AilgorRC 4 buttons (left, right, up, down) to create in MainActivity (see file AndroidManifest.xml in GitHub) &nbsp; package fr.ailgor.ailgorrc; import android.os.Bundle; import android.view.Menu; import ...</p>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:42:04 -0400Dum.bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dum-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Dum.bot Recently I bought the brand new Raspberry pi 2. So I had my old pi left and I asked myself what could I do with it ? I decided to try some electronic robotic stuff and started to build my very own Pi robot. The first version was just a moving chassis controlled thanks to a webapp written in Python (used CherryPy framework) and some javascript (screenshot below). Then I added a HC-SR04 which is a well known ultrasonic sensor. I connected it to my Adafruit Trinket which I really wanted ...</p>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:51:07 -0400RC Steering with Capacitancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-steering-with-capacitance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An RC car with aluminum foil on the front. This guy uses capacitance to find out where things are, though it still needs some work. Most of the work was done by a friend of mine, but I helped replace the arduino (the first was busted) and assisted my brother in the programming. It uses an L298N motor driver with some RC car, and runs off of five AA batteries. The Arduino is an Uno. More details to come later as project progresses and changes, and as requested. &nbsp; How the Capactive Displacement ...</p>Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:12:18 -0400First Small Build https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-small-build<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a project still in the works, below is a list of current features. T'Rex track chassis T'Rex motor controller Pixhawk autopilot Odroid SBC 3DR GPS - will be swapped out for RTK positioning 3DR OSD 3DR telemetry&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:39:18 -0400Follow and read signshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/follow-and-read-signs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was asked to start a blog. Don�t expect anything else than beginners level! A couple of months ago I bought a Raspberry Pi out of curiosity and soon after that I bought my first robot kit: the Pi Camera Robot of Dawn Robotics. (http://www.dawnrobotics.co.uk) Great stuff to start with! Especially for someone completely new in robotics, it offers a platform for exploration while it�s also already a kit that can be played with. I added some sensors and started learning and playing: Python, a bit ...</p>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:36:00 -0400Semi Scratch Autonomous Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/semi-scratch-autonomous-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I am new to Arduino and robotics and this is my first real attempt to build a robot from scratch. It is Running a Arduino mega 2560 with a DFRobot L298P motor shield and using a Ultrasonic Module HY-SRF05 Distance Sensor. Soon i will add a HC-06 Bluetooth Module. I used a Tamiya Twin motor gearbox but i upgraded the motors to 6 v motors. I also used 2 Tamiya track and wheel sets to make a lager track chassis with as wheel base of about 10" x 4 1/2" Parts: Arduino Mega 2560 Arduino Mega Proto ...</p>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:03:42 -0500EyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>EyBot v0.1 Buildin parts are: Raspberry Pi, arduino. L298 H-Bridge, mini amplifier for speaker.DC-DC (12V to 5V). at this moment, controlled over WLAN, or over bash scripts (like in Youtube Video). Can be controlled with Android Phone (i wrote a small and simple Android app) in future, i will build in a raspberyy pi cam., Ultrasonic or a infrared deistance sensor. odometry. </p>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:30:35 -0500Terrestrial Explorer V2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/terrestrial-explorer-v2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Version 2of the Terestrial robot. it features lower power consuption motors with planetary gearboxes. This rover is meant to drive via a programmable wireless control (XBEE and arduino), log data from an array of sensors it has and log that data and send telemetry to my remote on which i will be able to view data on my 2.4 inch LCD screen. The robot will also have a probing arm to measure soil moisture. The sensors will measureMethane Gas levels,Hydrogen Gas Levels,Carbon Monoxide Levels,Temperature ...</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:35:00 -0500OpenCV Color Tracking Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/opencv-color-tracking-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I finally finished this OpenCV robo arm. It follows my neon green paper. I use the Romeo All in One microcontroller with the Arduino IDE. This microcontroller cannot take camera input, so I execute the program aws Follows. 1. I use the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam that is attached via usb to my mac. 2. Using OpenCV on my computer I run a program on eclipse that converts the frame to HSV, filters out neon green, then draws a target over the object. I got the source code for the color filter ...</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 18:45:15 -0500Marvin - a 4WD mecanum wheel driven robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marvin-a-4wd-mecanum-wheel-driven-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After reading about Duanes Rover5, I decided to try to build my own. It is still not finished so I will update this page on a regular base. The following diagram gives an overview of the components (hardware and software) actually used in the robot. The components diagram shows the different software components and where they are deployed. On the Arduino, it is mainly the classes to support the motors and handling the mecanum wheels. The Raspberry Pi hosts a Python script for the communication with ...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:27:35 -0500Transforming Wheel Robot 2.0: Build your own https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/transforming-wheel-robot-2-0-build-your-own<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The new version of my transforming wheel robot is way easier to assemble, and all the files are up on thingiverse so you can build your own.&nbsp; All CAD Files Here:&nbsp;http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6959...3mm Pegs:&nbsp;http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel...50:1 Metal gearmotors with encoders:&nbsp;https://www.pololu.com/product/1444GM3 Gearmotors:&nbsp;https://solarbotics.com/product/gm3/Limit switches:&nbsp;https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9414Elastic cording:&nbsp;http://www.amazon.com/Darice-1921-377...Motor ...</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:20:47 -0500Mapping Rover -- The classic Rover 5 with improved 3D printed axis adaptorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mapping-rover-the-classic-rover-5-with-improved-3d-printed-axis-adaptors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone,&nbsp; this is my first robot project not only on LMR but at all.&nbsp;In November I decided to build the apparently classic Dagu Rover 5 with the awesome offroad wheels. I wanted to start with a "simple" remote-controlled vehicle before making it autonomous. This should be a robot, after all.&nbsp; The Hardware I'm using the Dagu Rover 5 with 4 encoders, the Dagu Rover Motor Controller, an Arduino Mega, a Readbearlab BLE Shield to send the sensor data, 3 SR04 sonar sensors and a Pololu ...</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:40:24 -0500Autonomous obstacle avoiding car, with no written code! Using Arduino and Embriohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-obstacle-avoiding-car-with-no-written-code-using-arduino-and-embrio<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is a three part video tutorial showing how to program an autonomous, obstacle avoiding robot car using Embrio, which is a new visual programming environment currently available for use with the Arduino on Windows (more platforms will be available soonish).&nbsp; More info on Embrio is available at embrio.io. The car chassis was purchased from e-bay.&nbsp; It uses 3 IR sensors to avoid walls.&nbsp; There's a button to turn the car on and off, and a potentiometer to set the car's top speed.&nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:20:34 -0500TwinTeeth: The PCB mini-factoryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/twinteeth-the-pcb-mini-factory<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Diyouware TwinTeeth is an open-source PCB mini-factory targeted to the electronic hobbyists. It is an innovative fabricator of Arduino™ shield-size PCBs which will help you to make PCB prototypes at home. It is also a 3D printer. It includes the following funcionalities: - UV Laser photoengraving on sensitive film or presensitized boards using an ultraviolet laser. - Drilling vias and holes using any mini-rotary tool like Dremel® or Proxxon®. - Dispensing solder paste with precision on SMD PCB ...</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:49:10 -0500Doorbell for unwanted guests https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doorbell-for-unwanted-guests<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A doorbell for unwanted guests (aka Useless Machine) with PIC12F1840, a mechanical finger moved by a geared DC motor, a L293D driver, a limit switch and a speaker. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dear LMR, I am a 10-year-old girl and this is my first robot with MCU after I learnt basics of programming in C (I made a few simple 555-based robots before). It is also my first wooden box made myself so please kindly excuse how it looks J. The main parts MCU: PIC12F1840Inputs:o&nbsp;&nbsp; Activating switch: a wall-type ...</p>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 11:12:48 -0500Neuronohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/neurono<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am currently developing an new robot - Neurono. The robot will be controlled by a custom build neural computer. The computer consists beside of some sensor/actor peripherals of two artificial neurons I have recently invented and described in my blog here. Each neuron represents one brain hemisphere and controlls one motor.The schematic of one neuron looks as follows and is&nbsp;entirely built with logic gates (for the logic) and D flip-flops (for the memory). For the peripherals I am using Schmitt-Triggers ...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:20:53 -0500The XLRobots XLR-ONE Personal Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-xlrobots-xlr-one-personal-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The XLR-ONE Robot is a sleek and stylish 30" EZ-Robot powered robotic platform reminiscent of the robots we grew up watching in the movies. The XLR-ONE has a finished, professional design which trumps the common “erector set” unfinished look normally found in similar robots. The XLR-ONE is the Droid you’ve been looking for! The XLR-ONE features: · * Classic Sci-Fi design. · * Full motion robot arms with 5 points of movement * Claws open and close for grabbing and holding objects ...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:25:49 -0500Bluetooth Control AVR Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-control-avr-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot is controlled Bluetooth.al wrote a phone application. Bluetooth controller I have developed further, which is about what it means if we do not havehas Bluetooth, you can come in handy this megodás kiszuperált a remote switch codesteach a PC for this to pl.WinLirc on their program and still be a plus programwhich is controlled by the PC keys for me to listen uice name. Combinations perfectlyappropriate. The PC - USB port to a Bluetooth unit is coupled to fund everyone alredyplugged when ...</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:01:53 -0500UPDATED - Nano Patriothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/updated-nano-patriot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi there, this is Nano Patriot; an Arduino controlled turret, ultrasonic sensor and a shooting device I built a while ago. At first I wasn’t planning on doing a write-up on this, but then I noticed Orlando_2k’s Nano turret appear&nbsp;on this great site generating some interesting questions in the comments section I thought I could contribute to. So here goes. The parts The turret I used is the pan/tilt thingy Duane Degn has talked about earlier. It fits two 9g servos. I got this lovely piece ...</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:33:34 -0500"Start Here" 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Slightly modified "Start Here" bot. Non-cosmetic differences include laser pointer attached near sensor, and a 2 DOF neck which gives it a rudimentary edge detection. The sweeping motion is to try and keep it from driving tangent to an obstacle or ledge and falling off that way. Works fairly well. Headlight for fun. Also, a speaker is attached and plays sounds based on the IR sensor input. The higher the sound, the closer an obstacle. You can tell which way it'll turn if you listen closely, as it ...</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:05:41 -0500Yun based web controlled roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yun-based-web-controlled-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last week I bought an Arduino Yun from my local Radio Shack. It was on clearence just as all the items there due to closing :( I wanted to do something with it, so decided to make a simple web crontrolled rover. &nbsp;My plans are to use the Yun bridge&nbsp;and communicate with the the rover from a web browser using some lite ajax (javascript/html) calling a REST interface on the bot. The build was simple, as I used a metal chassis from Robotkits India&nbsp;along with 4 of their 60rpm gear motors ...</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:16:28 -0500Meet Molly.. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-molly<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Meet Molly... She is a automatic wet swiffer.. She works in conjunction with my commercial roomba that I love.. &nbsp; I wanted a simple robot that would pick up where the roomba left off.. In other words to do the mopping in my house.. I could have purchased the companion to roomba known as scooba but that would not have been in true "LetsMakeRobots" form..lol &nbsp; This is another arduino project.. I am using motors salvaged from another roomba (they are great little motor/wheel/encoder ...</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:44:50 -0500Robo-Art: Hexapod HEXERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-hexapod-hexer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hexapod Hexer was originally conceived as a simple and cheap robot(price $ 100) that does not require additional modules and blocks. The whole brain was collected on a single microcontroller PIC 16F887, powered by three batteries from the laptop, used the towerpro SG90 servo-motors. Controlled robot with a homemade remote control via bluetooth, also the robot can be controlled from a computer or smartphone. Remote made for PIC 16F873A, blutooth module HC-05, the battery from the cell phone. ...</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:48:52 -0500help me in my quadcopterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/help-me-in-my-quadcopter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello&nbsp; my project is small quadcopter using 8 small coreless motors &nbsp;without ESC&nbsp; motors &nbsp;http://www.ebay.com/itm/251743556401?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&amp;ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Voltage: 3.7 V Current: the empty set: 0.08 AStalling: 1.8 ASpeed: 52000 RPM (the actual speed may be high or low)Voltage: 4.2 VCurrent: the empty set: 0.1 AStalling: 2 ASpeed: 60000 RPM (actual speed may be high or low)&nbsp; motor driver &nbsp;TB6612FNG pololu dual motor driver &nbsp;https://www.pololu.com/product/713/specs ...</p>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:42:00 -0500Autonomous Solar Robot Boathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-solar-robot-boat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My boys and I are using an Android phone, solar panel, and a bluetooth relay controller to make an autonomous solar robot boat.&nbsp; The phone has display, touch screen, GPS, compass, clock, Internet, and bluetooth.&nbsp; It also has a really great software development environment in App Inventor. &nbsp; The display/touch screen make testing really nice.&nbsp;&nbsp; We can walk around with it showing arrows pointing the way it wants to go and spinning images of propellers on the left and right ...</p>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:38:43 -0500My second robot : SVBR-2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-robot-svbr-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; my bluetooth car, use AT89S52 + H-bridge + HC-05, remoted controlled by APP which was written myself on my xiaomi phone achieved a dream when I was a child. here is the video:&nbsp; http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODYyOTM3OTU2.html </p>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 04:02:43 -0500Aum 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aum-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Aum is a robot testing platform where we are developing different basic robot modules to be used in future projects that we already planning. It tries to be autonomous, (it is, but quite dumb). &nbsp; &nbsp; Idea&nbsp; The main idea of Aum 1.0 is to ve a "body" controled by an Arduino, and a "brain" controled by a Android cellphone. We consider that almost any robot needs basic functionality to be able to start doing something usefull. This is the list we have today. &nbsp; Autonomous obstacle avoidance&nbsp;(Almost ...</p>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:16:08 -0500Tamiya and Arduino based rover robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tamiya-and-arduino-based-rover-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Working on my Tamiya tank chassis based autonomous robot. &nbsp; Uses a Tamiya chassis with Tamiya universal plates and a twin gearbox for forward, reverse and turning. &nbsp; Arduino Uno R3 with a Seedstudio motor shield v1.2. &nbsp; Power is controlled through an on-off switch from a 4 AA battery pack at 6V. &nbsp; The Tamiya plate has to be modified to work with the twin gearbox, notably involving slotting the sides and enlarging two holes, otherwise it works absolutely perfectly. &nbsp; I used ...</p>Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:45:48 -0500Robot Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a Tank controlled by a DC-motorcontroller that i have designed myself. To the DC-motor controller can many diffrent MCU 's be connected for example Aurduino , BasicStamp and ZigBee because the interface is with UART at 9600 BAUD. The tank measure distance and if an object is hit by its touchsensors. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:49:50 -0500The "great" Mustachiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-great-mustachio<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This one took a while but I'm happy. I started by assembling a kit I bought for the Pickaxe stack. It was rather satisfying to put it all together. I then built a chassis around it. I knew I wanted the board easy to access. I also knew I was going to use the very cool looking SRF-04 as eyes so they needed to be properly positioned. I also wanted to build the whole thing so that parts could be swapped in and out easily so I had to use pins instead of soldering everything. I used some Lego ...</p>Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:07:51 -0500MeArm by mehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mearm-by-me<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my MeArm. I built it in an afternoon, but took 3 weeks to get a controller up and going. I decided to put a 4 servo controller onto the base that accepts serial data from a "master" controller and then uses that to control the servos. (thats what took me most of the 3 weeks)&nbsp; In this way the "master" controller can be anything that can output serial data at 9600 baud, the master controller can then handle all the "thinking" stuff like inverse kinematics, replay and the like. The "master" ...</p>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:17:38 -0500The solar powered Annoy-o-tron 2000 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-solar-powered-annoy-o-tron-2000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This one surprised me as it was coming to life... It all started because I wanted to make a new solar-powered desk ornament kinda thing. I was a little unsure about what the end result should be but I started by building a solid base from soldering a couple of capacitors to some wire rings. I really like the Symmet I had made&nbsp;&nbsp;as I found the form very simple and beautiful. &nbsp;I decided to make a positive and a negative ring this time. I liked the way it stood so I continued building ...</p>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:16:42 -0500CESAR (Cloud Enabled Systems Agriculture Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cesar-cloud-enabled-systems-agriculture-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Robot Community, I have been working with RC for over thirty years and have been involved in unmanned aerial and ground systems since around 2006. They have been used for a mixture of projects from cinema to agriculture. This is my first foray into more domestic type robotics. I am starting CESAR, pronounced like Ceaser, the Cloud Enabled Systems Agriculture Robot. The purpose of CESAR is to be able to remote teleprecense in order to assist some friends of mine that want to start a farm. ...</p>Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:08:34 -0500Hermanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/herman<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Herman is an off-road (Kind of), obstacle avoidance robot using an Arduino Uno. He is based around a plywood chassis and uses balsa and some hard wood in his construction. He has a L293D motor driver chip for the two-motor Tamiya gearbox. He uses a 1000mah 7.4v 2 cell Li-Po battery for the Uno and uses a 2200mah 3.7v Li-Po for the motors. He also uses tamiya tank tracks for his wheels and this allows him to be capable of going up rough terrain, such as piles of DVD boxes. Wonder if Bear Grylls needs ...</p>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:06:43 -0500search and rescue robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/search-and-rescue-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update nr3 (Feb25,2015) video added of one of the first attempts to drive a straight line&nbsp;of 150 cm,, with on-route calibration. Update nr 2 (Feb 24, 2015) I now managed to get all base components working in Java. I am now using Java SE with the jdk.dio libraries which form the basis of the GPIO capabilities in Java ME (and are available separately), so I am also using my original Java ME code again, not the PI4J based code. I only&nbsp;use PI4J to access the WiringPi&nbsp;functions for PWM&nbsp;motor ...</p>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:10:12 -0500The BristleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-bristlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that moves around in flat surface, the motor pager ( a vibration Machine) made it move!!! : ) The materials I use was a bristle brush ( the part of a tooth paste u brush your tooth with) I also use a Motor Pager,2 sided tape and a 3v battery. Well my bot does not help people my bot is to inspired people. </p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:12:25 -0500Bertyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/berty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been viewing Jaidyn Edwards (ChickenParmi) robot 'PopPet and it has inspired me to create Berty. Berty will be powered by 2 Li-Po batteries and 2 constant rotation servos for drive. I am deciding to buy another uno or nano as my other robot Herman is permanently keeping my original uno. I will add some other capabilities such as line following and voice control later on down the line. Happy robot making LMR! =UPDATE= New face plate as the old one was snapped. Also added a block on the back as ...</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:47:02 -0500PiBot-Ahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pibot-a<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PiBot-A at Raspi Jam »Pi and More«EN: PiBot-A will be present at German Raspberry Jam Pi and More on June 20 in Trier. DE: Ich werde PiBot-A auf der Pi and More am 20. Juni in Trier vorstellen: Programm Vortrag für Einsteiger Vortrag für Fortgeschrittene in der Ausstellung: PiBot-A und PiBot-B &nbsp; Short description: PiBot-A is a small, autonomous robot based on Raspberry Pi Model A+. Varying sensors can be mounted on its front to implement different behaviors like obstacle avoidance, ...</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:22:49 -0500Competition bound Line Following & Obstacle Avoiding Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/competition-bound-line-following-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a competition bound Line Follwing Robot under development. The competiton is line following and obstacle avoiding, the fastest one wins.Its has 4 geared motor of 300 rpm. These motors are controlled by a L293D dual H-bridge. The brain of this robot is either Atmega324A or Arduino Mega depending on time I have. It is powered by 2200mAh Lithium Polymer battery.&nbsp;The sensor consists of 9 IR pairs, for at present only 7 has been used. This sensor is custom made with 9-step adjustable brightness ...</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:45:51 -0500Virtual robot girlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/virtual-robot-girl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Virtual robot girl will have human like skills. Human like skills means simply, she will be able to learn like a human, she will be able to express emotions like a human and she will be able to solve problems like a human. It does not mean she will tell you the population of Congo on request or which oil is bad for cats. These things have very less to do with artificial intelligence. One of the major motivations of doing research on virtual robotics is the idea to implement the virtual model in a ...</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:38:59 -0500Andromina robot v.1.2, a rover with 4 directional wheels.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/andromina-robot-v-1-2-a-rover-with-4-directional-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Andromina robot v.1.2 is a 4WD robotic platform with four directional wheels. The four wheels can independently turn. The robot can maneuver multiple ways. The motions of the robot are similar to a Mars rover of Nasa. The robot allows be extended with several electronic devices; Arduino boards, Raspberry PI boards, Picaxe boards, robotic arms, web cams, LCD screens, encoders and other devices. In this post I show the Andromina robot which it is controlled to a IR remote control of a TV PHILIPS. ...</p>Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:04:56 -0500Zumyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zumy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Zumy! This is a project to keep me sane through the monotony of school. It all started with a Pi. A while back I made an attempt at building a wifi connected robot on a boe-bot chassis. After joining the military, moving, and schooling I lost track of the project. So here is round two. I bought a Raspberry Pi model A+, Pololu Zumo chassis, two micro gear motors, an arduino pro-mini 3.3v 8Mhz, a wifi adaptor, and a DRV8833 motor driver carrier. So first things first. I messed around with the layout. ...</p>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:36:31 -0500Self Balancerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been ever so slowly building a self balancing robot. I built one a few years ago that did not work to well and ended up using the motors on another machine. This time I decided to 3D print some of the support peices, specifically the battery housing, CPU board mounts, column support brackets, and the motor mounts. The base plate and columns are hardware store Aluminum. Vererak posted a forum topic called "Parametric robot rover" in which he describes working with Python to develop 3D models. ...</p>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:18:05 -0500Push Rollbot Version 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/push-rollbot-version-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Version 2: Decided to power one wheel to add a little directionability and to get it out of trouble if it gets stuck or stalled. Version 1 Simple single servo, single sensor and Arduino robot that rolls back and forth somewhat unpredictably. Change direction by kicking it. Probably could add directionability with another servo. Second half of video gives good handle on details. Here is program: // Push rolling robot with single servo, tilt-sensor and Arduino Uno // by Jim Demello &nbsp;1/12/2015 #include ...</p>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:06:16 -0500OSIRIShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/osiris<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is OSIRIS a rover style robot that I will hopefully modify with autonomous gps control. Right now it is controlled with a 2.4 gigahertz aircraft radio and a 1.3 gigahertz video system. I am using a T'rex motor controller and the wild thumper six wheel chassis powered by a three cell lipo. I am using an mobius camera so I can record video along with transmitting the signal to my ground station. Here is a little video I filmed from the on board camera driving in a friends back yard. The yard is ...</p>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:45:30 -0500what is wrong with Mr. General?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/what-is-wrong-with-mr-general<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Всем привет! Я новичок, это мой первый робот, он не работает так, как надо. Уважаемые коллеги, пожалуйста, посмотрите видео и скажите мне, что случилось с ним. Спасибо всем, я буду рад услышать ваши комментарии. </p>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:27:38 -0500spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a copy of the "spidy" robot that was published on LMR last Noverber by myblack60impala. Components:&nbsp; Sparkfun ProMini&nbsp; 2 DFRobot Spiders&nbsp; HG7881 Motor Driver&nbsp; Radio Shack 4 AAA case with switch&nbsp; 4 AAA batteries In total the project cost about $30 US and took about 4 hours to build and program for a simple forward/reverse motion. This is rev 2 of the electronics. First module used 3 AAA batteries and a Sparkfun Pro Arduino. There was insufficient power to navigate ...</p>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:17:04 -0500Teensy 3.1 based 3D printer controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/teensy-3-1-based-3d-printer-controller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I started my RepSCRAP (RepRap made from junk) last April, and based it on a pair of Arduino Pro-minis. It was ... well.. marginally functional, then summer hit and family time and ... &lt;insert procrastination excuse here&gt; So I came back to the project recently, and have restarted my control board based on the Arduino compatible Teensy 3.1 32bit Freescale K20 ARM processor.&nbsp; It runs at 96Mhz, and has two hardware based "flex timer modules"&nbsp; used for quadrature decoding. &nbsp; I've ...</p>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:32:01 -0500Modular powerfull linux robot kit with camera WIFI actuators and sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modular-powerfull-linux-robot-kit-with-camera-wifi-actuators-and-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PiKit is modular and powerful robotic kit for everyone. Be a part of robotic revolution with PiKit. Raspberry Pi with Linux operating system, computer vision and wifi connectivity gives a new dimension to your robot. Thanks to our modules is now very easy to create several types of robots. Every module has own control library so you don't need to struggle with all that unproductive base level coding to run GPIO's. </p>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 06:36:20 -0500"Sparky Luke" - my *mildly updated* SH Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sparky-luke-my-mildly-updated-sh-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update - 23 May 2015 It's been a while since I first posted my SH robot, but in the meantime I've been tinkering about with it in my sparetime, mainly playing around with the code but also tacking on some odds and sods stolen from toys my kids have discarded. (As an aside, does anyone else around here find themselves eying off their kids' toys for parts?? Surely I can't be the only deadbead dad stealing bits from last year's annoying "Walking Talking Pooping Parent-Infurating Dora Doll" ^-^). My ...</p>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 22:24:48 -0500R2D3 - My First Autonomous Microprocessor Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r2d3-my-first-autonomous-microprocessor-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> R2D3 R2D3, or CD Bot as he was called when he was first made (see below), is a robot I created some 14 years ago. I had built a basic bump bot using momentary switches, relays and capacitors and an RC controlled roller, but he was my first real autonomous microprocessor controlled robot with collision avoidance and collision detection. I found some instructions on the web (in its early days) for a robot called FirstBOT by a man called Donald G Roy (1999), the chassis was made using old CDs held ...</p>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:59:10 -0500MeArm - Open Source Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mearm-open-source-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The MeArm is a project I've been working on since February. It's an open source robot arm. I think this is the reason I've not shared on here before, this big white box looks so big and I always stall on what to write! This is essentially filler for the time being, I'm better at editing content than creating new stuff so this is for the edit really. The dxf files are thingiverse and I can't attach them to this post (for laser cutting) but a pdf of the outlines are on the post. </p>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:49:47 -0500Tractorbot Mk1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tractorbot-mk1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all at LMR, I am a 11-year-old boy from the Czech Republic and this is my first robot. &nbsp;It was made just for learning and testing of robotic sensors, motors and software, so its design is quite simple and slow moving. &nbsp; Characteristics: MCU: PIC18F46K22Programming language: C (the code is attached)Power: SLA battery 12 V / 7 Ah&nbsp;Sensors: ultrasonic ranging module HC-SR04, IR-receiver for remote control systems SFH 5110-38, 2x reflective object sensor QRD1114, 4x LDR (photo resistor)Motors: ...</p>Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:07:15 -0500Birthdaybot 7https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/birthdaybot-7<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>"What kind of party do you want to have my son ?" asked a mother her son."A robot party!" answered the soon 7 year old boy.&nbsp; A robot party without a real robot is not a robot party so the boy's father started to think about what that robot should be. First in his mind was this one but then the idea of a wooden desktop robot came to his mind. After a sunday of cutting wood and soldering electronics and programming the first prototype was here. Birthdaybot 7. &nbsp; The Mechanics All wood. Head ...</p>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:00:39 -0500Undictated Robotic Organism (URO) version-00https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/undictated-robotic-organism-uro-version-00<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot based on the concept of embodiment and emergence, a concept seemingly proposed by Rolf Pfeifer. It is also based on a presentation I gave in 2011 on the "undictated/liberate-ive" approach to AI. To put simply, none of the behavior of this robot is preprogrammed; instead the behavior is emergent out of collective response of a bunch of cellular automatons programmed to mimic behavior of neurons (I named this NCA, short for Neural Cellular Automatons). The NCA reacts to sensor values ...</p>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:47:45 -0500New to robotics, attempting to build an obstacle avoidance robot, looking for some guidancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-to-robotics-attempting-to-build-an-obstacle-avoidance-robot-looking-for-some-guidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated post with new parts, ideas, pictures, and questions Hello robotics community! This is my first post I have made here. Im fairy new to robotics and am looking for some guidance. Im looking to build a object avoidance robot but in all honestly I am lost. I am hoping to show you the parts that I currently have with hope that some of you will tell me how to put this robot together.&nbsp; I did model flight for 6 years before this. I've flown everything from collective pitch sport helicopters ...</p>Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:54:51 -0500Scatolothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scatolot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Second robot!Here's my try to make a low cost, portable, educational, robot:)Dagu Mini driver+HC05 + other sensors. Scatolot was born from my need to bring on my backback a little robot show when i go around, just to prove that how awesome are robots, and something easy to thinker with when i'm bored. So low weight and space^^The body it's just a plastic box with lot's of holes to mount electronics and motors.The box it's really nice because it can contain almost all electronics, decent dust and ...</p>Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:32:13 -0500Ostrichbot v1 construction + first movements + first stepshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ostrichbot-v1-construction-first-movements-first-steps<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>EDIT: The robot walks more or less properly now, as you can see in the new youtube videos. A bit shaky still, in particular when taking the left steps, but it's as good as I hoped :-) This will be all for version 1 of this robot: I will continue with building a version 2 that carries its own batteries (probably getting 10 to 15 minutes out of them) and thus doesnt have to be tethered anymore :-) By the way, I made two more small change to the robot: I glued small pieces of grip tape (for a tennis ...</p>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:13:03 -0500roverbot: Rover5 Chassis, Raspberry Pi B+, C programming with pthread pigpio libs.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverbot-rover5-chassis-raspberry-pi-b-c-programming-with-pthread-pigpio-libs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot using Rover5 - roverbot! Objective: Night timeshift photography... Analyzing plants, photo capturing for 3D modeling.. WIP Components used: Rover5 Chassis - 4 Motors, 4 Encoders feedback.&nbsp;Rover5 Track wheels&nbsp;6 x Sony rechargeable AA 2200mAh batteries.&nbsp;Dagu 4 Channel DC Motor Controller with Encoder Support&nbsp;Pan and Tilt kit with 2 Servo9G Motors&nbsp;UltraSonic Distance Sensor (HC-SR04)&nbsp;Raspberry Pi B+&nbsp;802.11n USB Wifi Dongle Adapter&nbsp;Hewlett Packard ...</p>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:59:52 -0500trashbot v2: less shakey, faster walk, improved electronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trashbot-v2-less-shakey-faster-walk-improved-electronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is the next evolutionary step from my trashbot version 1. i decided that i want to build more robots made from recycled mechanical parts instead of shaping parts or buying parts. so this version is made from a recycled pcb, harddrive holders, the SHIFT mechanics from an olivetti lettera 32 and some parts from an old bike.&nbsp; it also evolved in electronics in that i added a relay between the arduino and the servos to keep the system from dancing while the arduino "boots".&nbsp; see the full ...</p>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:02:58 -0500Not Robo-art, just art)...Neon clockhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/not-robo-art-just-art-neon-clock<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Neon clock on the old Soviet neon lamps (IN-12) 1970s. Welcome to the USSR :)) &nbsp; </p>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:37:33 -0500Robotic Arm Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hello all!This is my robotic arm project. It is almost finished it just needs the controller and a bit of programming it finish it up. I'm sorry I dont have step-by-step pictures, I wish I had taken some for my own use but forgot.&nbsp;I used:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 servos&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 geared motor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Picaxe&nbsp;20MThe video was taken before I had&nbsp;the arm&nbsp;completely put together. Sorry its also sorta bad quality too...but ...</p>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:18:53 -0500PICKER - Line follower robot collects obstacleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picker-line-follower-robot-collects-obstacles<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pıcker is a line follower robot which follow the white path on a black surface. It has 3 CNY70 sensors to track the line and one additional CNY70 sensor to detect the obstacles in front of its hand. When it sees an obstacle, Picker stops, grabs the obstacle with its hand and throw the obstacle in its wagon. Then it continues to follow the path. Picker has 2 mini servo motors for its hand and arm motion. Picker is fully handmade robot. Two geared DC motors were used for its driving. The microcontroller ...</p>Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:28:37 -0500 "Spidy" the spider robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spidy-the-spider-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>"Spidy" the spider robot. A bunch of people have built these. After my having seen them I had to make one too!&nbsp; :-) Spidy is a Start Here type robot. Otherwise known as an object avoider. It uses 2 spider chassis from DF Robot snapped together into one. Then it uses my favorite Freescale micro controller and a Sharp IR sensor for object detection. &nbsp; UPDATE I have been asked numerous times on how to build this chassis after posting it on here. Directions:You simply buy 2 of these kits, ...</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:01:33 -0500Gizmo your first steampunk robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gizmo-your-first-steampunk-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dear: LMR Just to let you know I have been developing for the past month a steampunk robot. I have finished the mechanical and moving onto electrical and software. I am using arduino uno and arduino and the following materials. List of materials. 2 * Red LED3 * Green LED1 * 9" by 9" cardboard sheet.1 * 3" by 3" cardboard sheet.Lots of gears.Lots of bolts and nuts.TapeSo wish me good luck and enjoy the video. *****UPDATE 4/18/2015***** Dear: LMR You should know my progress is coming along fine. Just ...</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:17:55 -0500TV ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tv-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Actually, I made this Robot to be controlled by an android device through Bluetooth Module. But unfortunately my bluetooth module stopped working. So I was thinking of making something of it. A month later I had made Home Lightening System using IR TV Remote. Then I thought of making this ROBOT which is controlled by TV Remote. &nbsp; Components Used: i) Arduino UNO R3 ii) L298 Motor Driver Module iii) 4 X 300RPM 12VDC Motors iv) Tires and Grip v) 12V 7.2Ah Battery vi) IR Reciever and IR TV Remote Including ...</p>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:16:08 -0500Homemade Bartenderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-bartender<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Made in my idle time, As you can see in the video&nbsp;(&nbsp;I apologize for the quality.&nbsp;Before I take a good snap, the chip burntout,I will have to buy a new one(Uno),Anyway, I hope it will give you the basic idea about how it works) the concept is simple, the sensor is constantly feeding Arduino about any object it can detect. which is telling the two servos in the hand how much to rotate. The 2 basic challange was to make a strong design to overcome the shaky feeling (which still requires ...</p>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:40:06 -0500YANBO: Yet Another Nameless Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yanbo-yet-another-nameless-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my project ideas needed CNC motion, which was due, at least in my shop, for a standardized approach which will hopefully classify the extruder, laser diode, and (eventually) laser scanner and vision system as forks of this foundation project. ServoCity stands out in my mind for the unified system of drives, mounts, adapters, and so on. YANBO uses 4 of their standard mounting plate C, 4 standard lightweight hubs, a 1.5" channel, and a bag of cap screws, plus some odds and ends from the local ...</p>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:48:36 -0500Sturdyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sturdy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys, Sturdy is a sumo robot that is an upgrade to my previous sumo robot,&nbsp;Lambo-2WD. Unlike scrapping and cutting our way through tin like last time, I thought of building a strong sumo-robot through standard mechanical approaches. (Drilling, Bending, Creating motor mounts, etc.).&nbsp; Sturdy is armed with 6 motors - 3 on each side wired in parallel - that I found for a great deal on Ebay. The motors look very similar to the ones sold at Lynxmotion. The combination of torque and speed ...</p>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:04:35 -0500Humanoid Robot PIXEL https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot-pixel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pixel is a Humanoid Robot 8 servo motors and 6 DC motors give it high degree of freedom, running on Arduino board it can be controlled by an Android phone or a windows PC via Bluetooth by Android app designed for it or a Matlab GUI designed in PC. An On board camera in head of the robot is used for surveillance .Here are some pics and videos of the Robot. &nbsp; </p>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:27:50 -0500RHexhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rhex<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>RHex is a six-legged robot with inherently high mobility. Powerful, independently controlled legs produce specialized gaits that devour rough terrain with minimal operator input. RHex climbs in rock fields, mud, sand, vegetation, railroad tracks, telephone poles and up slopes and stairways. It had been made completely from scratch. Almost every part of this project is homemade. I have used 6 arduinos, 1 for every motor connected to the legs. The speed of the motor is calculated using the ...</p>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:13:21 -0500Micro Servo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-servo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>4 axis robot arm with a small gripper and teach function. (In fact: it is a 3 axis robot) This robot can follow. This robot can learn. And this robot can repeat endles. And he lost all his memory if the batterys are low. This makes it new all the time he is powered again. - The idea for this project is taken from https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/21633 - Stoerpeak made me do it! - Arduino mini pro 5V/16MHz 4 micro servos 180degrees 4 22k potentiometer NmH Battery 4.8V Wires, Button, Switch Balsa ...</p>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:12:54 -0500Mcmaster Sumobot Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mcmaster-sumobot-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Im a third-year mechatronics student from McMaster University. Fewer days ago, our team, Royalbot, win the champion in Sumobot competition. you may notice that it is the second time i participate this competition and last time sadly we only get third place. since the rules change this year, i decide to make a new design. the rules are: 20 * 20 cm dimension, max of 2kg weignt. so here is our new design: &nbsp; Parts list: Motor: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:09:43 -0500TrashBot v1.0: my first four-servo biped robot that actually walks.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trashbot-v1-0-my-first-four-servo-biped-robot-that-actually-walks<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>inspired by BOB by badji&nbsp;here at LMR, i wanted to build my own four servo biped walker after i kind of failed on the rather complicated 12 servo ROFI. i love BOB's simplicity and also the gait pattern generating software, i really admire the designer's knack for simplicity and clarity in his solutions. my present bot is more built from stuff i had floating around, this is not about beauty but really about learning the principles of a good gait, smooth walking and understanding the real world's ...</p>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:47:39 -0500Robo-Art: "BigFoot" Truck https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-bigfoot-truck-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A small remote-controlled truck, made of simple parts. Battery Li-Pol 70 mA, motors from old mobile phones, the PIC microcontroller 12F629A. Size LxWxH = 20 x 15 x 17 mm &nbsp; </p>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:22:55 -0500Hopping Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hopping-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was made with micro servo motors and atmega 368 micro controller . Making this roboti is very simple. Just play with angles and time !!&nbsp; </p>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:09:16 -0500Robo-Art: Not robots, just Art))https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-not-robots-just-art<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Several small works on the robot theme)), ...some older, some newer... More photo: http://vk.com/album215080588_00?rev=1 http://vk.com/album215080588_190876980 More videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1lbKUebNR6c2kuZJvzZ5w/videos </p>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 06:16:20 -0500Model 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/model-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robotics project. I happened to have a used file cabinet that seemed like the perfect platform for housing electronics, essentailly begging to be made into a robot. I salved some automotive wiper motors and scrap steel to make a powered chassis that the file cabinet basically "sits" on top of. There are plans to incorporate many other used parts and features, but for right now I need to concentrate on getting some feedback or tach signals from the wiper motors and work on PWM motor ...</p>Sun, 09 Nov 2014 23:59:39 -0500Robo-Art: Speaker Bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-speaker-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In the function Speaker Bot is to look around, to respond to loud sounds and in response to produce phrases robot Bender from Futurama (in Ukrainian). Phrase (until about 40 of them) cut from the movie and recorded on the microSD flash card. Also the robot has a small sound scale that shows red led excess of sound level. Microcontroller PIC 18F2520, stepper motor from an old floppy drive 5.25 speaker from an old computer speakers.Have a good day)))) &nbsp; </p>Sun, 09 Nov 2014 06:35:46 -0500Three Servo Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/three-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at a walking robot...thoroughly inspired by&nbsp;Penny and Stomper. :) Chassis : I had loads of pen refill tubes lying around on my table (by-product of a month of exams) so I used those to build the legs.They're connected to old mechano pieces using hot glue,this is then connected to the servos.For the main &nbsp;body I used an old plastic case I had lying around.The dimensions are 16cm X 13cm X 9cm (L x B x H). MCU : Used a pro mini clone for the mcu.It's soldered on to ...</p>Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:09:38 -0500Robo-Art: Walking Manhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-walking-man<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The main part of the robot (block gears) taken from the old model CD-ROM, which were not driven by a belt and through the gears. Microcontroller PIC 12F629. The robot walks straight(a little arc), and when it detects obstacles steps back, a little waiting and goes five forward. Functions a bit, just walking)) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:43:20 -0500Robo-Art: Lunokhod (Spacecraft)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-lunokhod-spacecraft<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lunokhod on tracks with remote control))...made from old parts...brains PIC 12F629driver L293 motor2 motors and drives from CD-ROMtracks from the scanner (printer)the BATT from cellphoneswheels - the bobbin thread from the sewing machine+ a few other parts)) &nbsp; </p>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:20:16 -0500RV2 robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rv2-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My latest robot, built with an Arduino Nano v3, plugged into a 400pin breadboard. Ultrasonic distance sensor, Sharp IR distance sensor, Laser, PIR motion detector, Piezo speaker, and IR Receiver (accepting commands from a TV remote). Servo to turn the head. Moves around avoiding obstacles, firing laser, beeping, detecting if a human is around, and responding to commands from the remote. Pleased with this, but want to give it more advanced programming. Would like to combine it with a Raspberry Pi ...</p>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:37:37 -0500Robo-Art: Jedi from old parts))https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-jedi-from-old-parts<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot Jedi defender of the order on the website LMR 8)))...details a very simple and affordable), old CD-ROM, caps from bottles, the battery from the phone, the lights from the old flashlight and other))...my first robot) </p>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:24:50 -0500ARTI MOBILE ROBOTIC CHASSIS. CLIMBS STAIRS! MEMBERS NOW KICKSTARTING IT!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arti-mobile-robotic-chassis-climbs-stairs-members-now-kickstarting-it<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys! We have been working on a robot that will get your next robotic project anywhere! It can climb stairs and overcome unpredictable obstacles with ease! We've been members of LMR for a while and now have just released a Kickstarter that will let anyone here build their next projects upon this robotic platform! No longer are ground robotic vehicles reserved for governments and corporations! Help us launch it to the world here: http://kck.st/1EdP8BH &lt;iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SrIFHHVCPLs" ...</p>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 14:55:59 -0500Robomobil made from trash 8)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robomobil-made-from-trash-8<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robomodil made from trash:PIC16F873A2 motors with gear from CD-ROM 2 wheel caps from bottles of oil2 Li-ion battery from old mobile phones1 stepper motor from CD-ROM2 driver motors L293DNE...a few LED and other things.. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:15:40 -0500Robo-Art: Balancing Robot (without Arduino) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-balancing-robot-without-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A balancing robot, made without the use of Arduino, other ready-made modules, as well as ready-made libraries and programs to them....all soft and hardware is handmade))..The robot generates telemetry(sensor readings, the total deflection angle) to your PC via BlueTooth.........is configured robot from a computer (set of calibration coefficients)The robot used:1. Microcontroller PIC 18F25502. Gyro LPR530AL (used 1 vector)3. The accelerometer ADXL335 (used 1 vector)4. LCD from an old nokia 72105. ...</p>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:50:57 -0500Transforming Wheel Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/transforming-wheel-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I finally got it to work! (video is up)&nbsp; The transforming wheel that I made and talked about a while back- I made a robot that can use and actuate them. The wheel is smooth for going over carpet, cement, and other indoor surfaces, and can transform to spiky for crossing mulch, sand, and other outdoor surfaces. The spikes for the spiky wheel are interchangeable for different surfaces. The wheels are transformed using a laser cut acrylic rack and pinion system, and the rest of the parts are ...</p>Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:37:33 -0400Robo-Art: Robot Wall-E. The biggest Nano Bot in the World:)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-art-robot-wall-e-the-biggest-nano-bot-in-the-world<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Trash&nbsp; RC Robot))...made from old parts 2 vibro&nbsp; from old mobile phone and&nbsp; PIC 12F629.. </p>Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:00:21 -0400ACTUATOR Arduino ConTrolled Uber Automated Task co-Ordinator Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/actuator-arduino-controlled-uber-automated-task-co-ordinator-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You can see a side view here&nbsp;and a view of the casters here&nbsp; I worked really hard on that acronym title. Chassis This uses a bit of impro for the chassis and a lot of luck along the way, I found some chassis online but they were either expensive or not the correct shape to both protect the circuitry and hold the circuitry. I decided to make the chassis out of meccano, it was easy to edit, it's made out of steel and I can make it however I want. I only just had enough meccano. Here are three ...</p>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:16:33 -0400Voice Controlled Mobile Base [Final Year Project]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/voice-controlled-mobile-base-final-year-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description: The purpose of the project is to design a robot that can be controlled by human voice.&nbsp;The first video shows the test of the robot. The second video shows how the&nbsp;Voice Controlled Mobile Base was made,&nbsp;how the system was analysed, designed, implemented and tested for all the important blocks&nbsp;of the block diagram. Videos: Video 1: TESTs Video 2: How did I make the robot? Components:EasyVR shield £31.05&nbsp;[The voice/speech recognition is excellent because I tested ...</p>Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:20:22 -0400Robotic Tea Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-tea-machine-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A robotic tea machine. </p>Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:40:45 -0400Lego Sorterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-sorter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE:I added a video of the 'finished product' that I presented in front of the class. It basically combines everything that I've talked about previously into one algorigthm for 'sorting'. I also uploaded two flow charts as attached files which outline the steps of each program. It's a bit of a proof of concept rather than something helpful but I'm still pretty happy with it. &nbsp; Hi. Imgur photos here:&nbsp;http://imgur.com/a/AZg0n#0 At the end of grade 12 I had a control systems assignment ...</p>Sat, 25 Oct 2014 01:44:09 -0400Balancing bot with ultrasonic sensor - no gyroshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/balancing-bot-with-ultrasonic-sensor-no-gyros<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my slightly unusual balancing bot. Normally balancing bots use motors and gyros,but my minimal bot uses just servos and an untrasonic distance sensor. &nbsp; Used an old boe-bot platform: 2x continuous rotation servos Aluminium base The boe-bot came with a a basic stamp MCU, so I replaced that with an Arduino Uno Boe-bot's are normally rover type bots, but I moved the servo/wheel mountings to the edge and stood it up on its end to make a balancing robot. You need accelerometers and gyros ...</p>Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:19:20 -0400A Quadruped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have seen some great quadruped robots on this site in the past few years and always wanted to build one myself. It became one of the most time-consuming projects I have ever done, including not only a robot, but also a simulator and Android app. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Electronics: The robot is using twelve HK-15138 Hobbking servos.&nbsp;They are controlled by an Arduino MEGA and powered by a 6.6V 3000mAh LiFePo. There is a bluetooth module for communications and an ultrasonic sensor with a small ...</p>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:12:34 -0400Wheeleehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wheelee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is called Wheelee. It is simple inverted pendulum robot made on arduino. Sensors:&nbsp; L3G gyroLSM303 accelerometerMotor driver:&nbsp;DualVNH5019MotorShield Firmware, Matlab model, Android application and some articles are on&nbsp;Github repository </p>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:51:45 -0400Ultrasonic control AVR robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ultrasonic-control-avr-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot shown here, which is based on factory parts. The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensing type distance measuring device used. The sensing distance of 10-20 cm. The robot should turn around and go back up in this. The rotation sensor is carried out by a small servo motor, with the SG90's. &nbsp; The robot is a top view. &nbsp; Turning on the power. The ultrasonic sensor. The robot and the spill-wheel drive is shown.The central robot controller, an ATmega16 microcontroller.The robot motion previews ...</p>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:15:39 -0400Spooky Sadako Hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spooky-sadako-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My youngest son and I go to the local CoderDojo and the next meeting has a Halloween theme so I decided to do something based on Scratch for Arduino. Usually I take my time on projects, but I've been impressed by the 'get it done' attitude of some guys on here and makers in general. So with a dremel in one hand and a hot glue gun in the other we set about hacking a cheap scary toy from the local cheap shop (B&amp;M Bargains in the UK). The basic idea is a spooky ghost controlled by Arduino that ...</p>Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:02:30 -0400Noodlebothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/noodlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Noodlebot main components: - Satay veg with tofu- Arduino Nano v3- EasyVR 2.0 voice recognition module- 4 x MG90 Micro Servos- Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04- 8x8 LED matrix KEM-7088- MAX7219 Display Driver- Garan Audio Module- 2GB Micro SD- HC-SR501 IR Sensor- 2 x ball switches- 7.4V 1000mAh 20C 2S Lipo Battery- U-BEC 3A 5/6V- Mini White 3.5mm Pillow Speaker- Low Voltage Lipo Monitor &nbsp; So originally the plan was to make a classic BoB... but then saw FrankenBoB by RobotFreak and loved the mouth addition ...</p>Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:59:58 -0400Robik - general robot for education and used socks housekeepinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robik-general-robot-for-education-and-used-socks-housekeeping<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It all started when iRobot Roomba was adopted by our family to do its slavery job. We were discussing mechanics of Roomba with my son and decided to create our own robot that we will have fun with. It's name is Robik. Main outlines of Robik are: &nbsp; using ROS.org (since the very beginning)made from cheap components and used partsROS Navigation stack works but will require tuninglaser guided docking is in progress; it should be able to dock and charge autonomously5 DoF arm can be manipulated manually ...</p>Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:10:52 -0400CCSRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ccsr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updates Feb 15th '14 Inspired by MarkusB&nbsp;and discussions with mtripplet and DT, added basic emotion simulation and mapping of emotional state on facial and verbal expressions. Positive verbal conversations and doing tasks will increase CCSR's happiness and arousal. Adverse environment and negative conversations (e.g. insults, disapproval) will decrease happiness. Happiness and arousal will naturally degrade over time, simulating sleep and boredom.Added 2 8x8 matrix displays otional state. &nbsp;Added ...</p>Sun, 05 Oct 2014 02:23:18 -0400RC Cam-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-cam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone! There are a lot of cool robots up here. This is the beginning project of mine. It will use an Arduino to navigate around using an ultrasonic sensor and possibly a couple infra-red sensors. I will be able to use this as a "security" robot and mainly to try out some programming. I still have a ways to go, but I'm looking forward to it. I am using an RC car as the drive system. It uses 12 volts, two 6 volt batteries. Should have more updates this week. Speaking of cool robots not sure ...</p>Sat, 04 Oct 2014 18:35:56 -0400robot with no namehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-with-no-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a long way from being complete it still needs a brain (most likely arduino clone) planing on geting a motor shield(for the arduino clone) it will have an ultrasonic rang finder (will peek out the center hole) and bump switches ect. my goal is to stuff as many applications into the bot as posible anyone have an idea on what the name will be? back side: update i got a&nbsp;package&nbsp;in the mail the package &nbsp;has A begenner kit to arduino,motor sheild, left/right bump switches,sonar, ...</p>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:06:20 -0400Re-Bob : Re-engineering the little fella.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/re-bob-re-engineering-the-little-fella<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's now over 18 months since the first BOB appeared strutting across K120189's worktop and I still haven't made one so I'm going to remedy that. &nbsp;However, now I've discovered its joys, I really like playing around with 3D CAD so I'm taking this opportunity to give Bob a facelift and a bit of a re-hash. &nbsp; I believe that Kevin didn't have access to a 3D printer when he was designing Bob, so couldn't tinker with the design as much as he would probably have liked. &nbsp;However, I have and ...</p>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:20:41 -0400MD-Hundhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/md-hund<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;For a long time I wanted to build a quadruped robot. And... you guys may have seen in some of my videos&nbsp;that I have many dogs at my home (precisely five).&nbsp;What better inspiration I would have to build a robot dog? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Below you see my little buddy Sebastian, which&nbsp;accompanying me in the long nights in the lab. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mechanics &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The design process of the parts&nbsp;begins with a brainstorming, ...</p>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:58:41 -0400Bug 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bug-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE okt 9 I created a 3d simulation model. See video. My plan was to use this model to reverse-engineer my cam wheels. What I want to achieve is that the legs move at a constant speed in a straight line for at least 50% of the cycle. Because the mechanism includes many non-linear transmissions between the cam wheel and the leg, I can define the leg movement as an input and then get the movement of the main driver as a result. Currently I am not that far, in the video the main drivers (red bars) ...</p>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:53:47 -0400Salvaged RC car, obstacle avoiding Vinny.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/salvaged-rc-car-obstacle-avoiding-vinny<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First Robot Build. Vinny was salvaged from an RC car truck that I bought from the Goodwill for $1.99. Great place to find old toys for cheap, that you can recreate into your own project. I took him apart, gained access to the mechanical wiring and removed the old PCB. He came with a nice DC motor that controls the back wheels. The front of the car was equipped with a trigger. The trigger was actuated by another DC motor that would just flip the trigger to one side or the other if the motor ...</p>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:10:13 -0400AuMac , multitask robot with sound localizationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aumac-multitask-robot-with-sound-localization<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>AuMac A multitask robot for children and security surveillance &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AuMac(AUtomated MAChine) is a multitask robot designed for children. Some special tasks like sound origin detection, voice recognition, robot human interactions, video transmission facility and remotely operating robot anywhere from the world has been implemented in this robot. This robot was made to speak depending on voice commands ...</p>Sun, 21 Sep 2014 14:06:04 -0400Big BoBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR, This is mi first Robot. I was inspired by k.biagini's bob. I don't have a 3D printer because i have 15 years and i live in Serbia. I made the head from 3mm thick cardboard,the leg's are made from these http://www.google.rs/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ceneje.si%2Fhr%2F1024%2F2215%2F2215861-0.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeftinije.hr%2Fnesortirano%2Fnesortirano-ostalo%2Fostalo-nesortirano%2Fdrzaci-za-stolnjak_-_CX0021CFB5%3Ftab%3Dtop&amp;h=332&amp;w=542&amp;tbnid=DpixeNZU4UGJ9M%3A&amp;zoom=1&amp;docid=97JYX5elsliLEM&amp;itg=1&amp;ei=qnARVKiKD6HmyQONroAo&amp;tbm=isch&amp;iact=rc&amp;uact=3&amp;page=1&amp;start=0&amp;ndsp=19&amp;ved=0CBwQMygBMAE ...</p>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 05:59:50 -0400Prowlerbot: The Return.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/prowlerbot-the-return<div>This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect.<br /> <br /> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div> <p>Prowlerbot is designed around a BeagleBone Black as the primary behavior control system and several sub controllers to handle hard real-time work. The Beagle&#39;s ARM7 handles all the decision making and complex programming. The concept was started a couple of years ago. The initial purpose was to create a home sentry robot that would patrol the house like a roving security motion sensor and sound the Alarm if motion is detected in it&#39;s range of view. Prowlerbot is mostly scratch constructed using ...</p>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:20:24 -0400AutoBot (My First Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autobot-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Raspberry Pi B+SRF05Servo Tower Pro 9GModule L298UBEC use in helicopterBattery Pulse 3S 2250 mAh This is my first robot. When i research about raspberry PI. I still working on it when i have free time.Next plan i'll add a camera module and use OpenCV to tracking objects. Hope everybody like it. I'll try to keep this post updated </p>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:14:01 -0400bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE I stopped working on this version, the new version is here https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/bug-20 I have created my first part of my first robot, I am ready to make my entrance in this section of LMR. My robot will be modular, I will start with 3 modules each with 2 legs. This will classify the robot as an insect. If I manage to create more segments it will be a centipede I guess. If all works well I will submit my robot to the one motor chalenge. The servo will rotoate the main axis ...</p>Sun, 07 Sep 2014 05:52:00 -0400RaspiTankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raspitank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's a OVI arm with a old broken toy attached (a MOBAT battle tank, still on sale today). Everything is controlled by a Raspberry Pi with a wireless dongle and the camera module. It's possible to control it through a VPN like hamachi even if there's a bit of delay. The interface is made in Python and text only (using ncurses) so it can be accessed via ssh. We added a servo, driven directly by the Rasbperry using servoblaster library, to maneuver the differential gear that gives motion to the tracks. ...</p>Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:57:45 -0400Wooden Bobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wooden-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 29-SEP 2014 I'm well into programming the robot and enjoying the excitement of getting to grips with the almost finished robot. I thought I'd post an update showing pics of how the robot bolts together... Here's the chassis with the four walking servos in place. &nbsp;Each pair of servos shares a four pin plug. &nbsp;Hot glue provides the insulation and some stress relief to the wires. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heres ...</p>Sat, 06 Sep 2014 09:56:40 -0400Robert 0.2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robert-0-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hardware all works, so now concentrating on software stack. First project on LMR. Software written in python, using pyro RPC to comumicate between components. Two Components currently : a curses-based client for console control and a web-server.&nbsp;Javascript and webSockets provide a real-time, updating web-page for remote control. Raspberry Pi md25 motor controller, i2c attached. PiNoir camera Wii IR camera. i2c attached. 4 x Sonar SRF-02, i2c attached. Bump sensors. gpio. Cliff sensors. gpio. Wifi ...</p>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:08:03 -0400Candle Slayerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/candle-slayer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that I built for the Trinity College Fire Fighting Contest. The contest is held each year around April 1st in Hartford Ct USA. The goal is to autonomously extinguish a candle in a maze. The contest rules can readily be found via Google. I have entered about 8 time and this was the most successful. The robot body is made from 6mm closed-cell plastic that is easy to cut/drill/tap but does warp over time. Electronics consists of a Microchip dsPIC33FJ64MC804 main board, six IF distance ...</p>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:43:32 -0400Quadratic HomeBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadratic-homebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Starting a new robot with a quadratic baseshape.This is my second robot concept and I plan to use ArduinoMega + Raspberry Pi combination for this project. The project is in an early state and I will use this page as a project progress and image collector. Basic thoughts: - Metric System - Quadratic Shape - Stackable concept - enough room for sensors, power, etc. - two motorized wheels - two ballcasters - 12V - PLA + Metal &nbsp; Sketches for the first baseplate layer: &nbsp; &nbsp; First ...</p>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:01:08 -0400Armora- the armoured caterpillarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/armora-the-armoured-caterpillar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>28 Sep 2014 Mechanism and video update: 1st video : Description and Mechanism 2nd video: Full working order 3rd video: Testing with battery Mechanism:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The RPM, from motor, via gear, steps down 12:1(approx) to the main axles' gears. From the main gears, via two little gears(cogs), it steps up 1:5(approx.) to the governer. The main gears are attached directly to the main axles and rotate them. Two axles rotating in tandem create the forward or reverse movement (more explained in the ...</p>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 05:18:44 -0400Radio Shack ZipZaps robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/radio-shack-zipzaps-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> These little guys predate the Arduino era. Atmel was the new kid on the block when these were made. Check out those stylish external crystals that were necessary on those early AVR's. ;) IR diodes and transistors on the red one. Sunlight completely washed out the IR signal, so that approach was abandoned. The whisker switches on the other worked fairly well. My first attempt at biomimicry. They had no real behaviors to speak of other than to bump into something, stop, reverse, turn the wheels ...</p>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:00:10 -0400Making telepresence robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/making-telepresence-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi!!I made &nbsp;telepresence robot.Device was mounted on the robot:LIVA(small windows PC),ArduinoDevelopment language:ProcessingI have made three programs.(Processing) 1.Robots program2.UDP Server program3.Operations programThis system uses the UDP Socket and WebRTC.Via the UDP server on the Internet, this system will exchange audio and video and control commands.&nbsp;Robot from the server&nbsp;It was transmitted at an average 20ms/command.I will by the end of the year, to put "arms" in the robot.&nbsp; I ...</p>Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:50:49 -0400SemperPi Hexapod (My First Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/semperpi-hexapod-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, so I have wanted to build a robot for a while, but school prevented me from starting anything. &nbsp;At the beginning of this summer I bought a Raspberry Pi to just mess around, but I soon found out how powerful of a learning tool it actually was. &nbsp;Once I got comfortable with the Pi, I decided to take it to the next level. &nbsp;I decided to build a hexapod robot. &nbsp;This project took about 3 weeks of planning, 4 days to build, and about a week to program to where I liked it enough to ...</p>Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:12:06 -0400Crap-Crab ... The quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crap-crab-the-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Look maaa', no tools! :DWell, that's not entirely true, but it isn't far off. I have constructed this robot with a minimum of tools (and materials) , for the simple reason that I don't really have any (nor the skills to use them).So given that it's a somewhat crappy build, made mainly out of crap I found lying around, held together largely by double sided tape, plus that it looks sorta like a crab, I thought the name Crap-Crab would be appropriate. And besides it does have a bit of a ring to it, ...</p>Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:22:33 -0400RodriBot - My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rodribot-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hello,&nbsp; After buying an Arduino starter kit and playing a little bit with it I found out that it's possible to create robots with it. Doing some research on internet I found this amazing website and I was amazed and inspired by all your creations here! I decided to create my own little robot. I really like most of the robots Protowrxs create, so I am trying to imitate some of his creations (TED the biped). This is my first robot, so I have made lots of mistakes, but with all the information ...</p>Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:53:46 -0400Multi Purpose Robot/ My first custom robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multi-purpose-robot-my-first-custom-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, I have finally gathered up enough salvage parts and such to finally make a half way decent robot. This is the first custom robot, meaning that all the pieces dont come together and you decide how to screw them together. About a year ago I made a robot in the schools robotics club for the FTC (First Tech Challange) Competition, we didnt do so well, but we tried our hardest and put so much time into the robot, and had a good time and thats all that matters. Back to the current build, I have ...</p>Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:42:44 -0400Arduino-Android General Purpose Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-android-general-purpose-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot will think using a cheap smartphone(&lt;80€) and use gps, accellerometer and compass data from the phone to command arduino through bluetooth or host usb cable. Current features: Can be drived using text messages over bluetoothsupports differential steering with old chassis and car like steering with current frameCommands are given like 'a9' to go up at full speed and 'a0' to go up as slow as possibleServo steering and differential drive allows for steeper turnsaccepts commands like 'l9' ...</p>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:38:58 -0400The Wigglerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-wiggler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 20-09-2014 I've finally finished stuffing all the electronics into a compact space so it isn't a big mess of wires...kind of like a small,fat &nbsp;R2D2 :D As y'all can see from the pictures its a really tight fit :p..This will also &nbsp;probably be the last update on the bot as I'm quite happy with the finished result! Cheers :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ...</p>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:36:54 -0400Phydohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phydo-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've&nbsp;been wanting to make a robot dog ever since I saw Blue Falcon and Dynomutt and Dr. Who's K9 in the 70's. &nbsp;And I've also always wanted a robot that I can talk to and talk back to me. &nbsp;I also wanted to make a robot that has some animatronic gizmos to make it look life-like. &nbsp;I've also been wanting to make a robot to get rid of some of the junk I've been accumulating and parts I've purchased. &nbsp; Phydo (Physics Dog) will be the robot I've always wanted! So far he's going ...</p>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:19:47 -0400555 Timer Light Seeking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/555-timer-light-seeking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Alright so this is my first robot that can actually do something other than moving forward that doesn't require an arduino. all you pretty much need is : 2 555 timers, 2 photo resistors, 4 10k ohm resistors, 2 geared motors, a bunch of jumper wires, etc... So since this my first robot without an arduino to program it, its the best robot out there BUT it certainly gets the job done. Hope you enjoy and please if have any advice to give me pease right it down in the comments please... okay anyways this ...</p>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:37:43 -0400Polymorph Caterpillar Resurrectedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polymorph-caterpillar-resurrected<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This one was on the pipeline for a long time and I've been building it for some time now. It´s my small tribute to Oddbot's Polimorph Caterpillar. Loved the mechanics of it and I'm still struggling with it. Lets see if I can make it walk, as for now it only twitches in the same place. Perhaps it's from the legs, couldn't find anything appropriate to use so I improvised with some bathroom foam :) but it is hard to shape so i t could be holding it back... I don't Know... It uses 8 micro servos, 1 ...</p>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:30:47 -0400Salt Cellar Stewardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/salt-cellar-steward<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Update and&nbsp; finish! Well, a Steward, waiting for a very specific acoustic command/signature at table with family....&nbsp; bad idea. "Erverybody absolutely QUIET!!!!!! .....Salz...(giggle)&nbsp; .... Q I E T... Salz.....", and so on! I quickly changed the Elechous Voicerecognition with a HC-12 SI4463 Wireless Serial Port Module 433Mhz&nbsp; http://www.ebay.de/itm/HC-12-SI4463-Wireless-Serial-Port-Module-433Mhz-Replace-Bluetooth-for-Arduino-/351198720845?hash=item51c513334d:g:WmMAAOSwAHZUQIh3 &nbsp; I ...</p>Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:43:11 -0400Line Follower + Bluetooth controlled robot - Robô: Seguidor de Linha + Controlado via Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-bluetooth-controlled-robot-robo-seguidor-de-linha-controlado-via-bluetooth<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ENG This is my first robot. I am completing the College of Information Systems and my TCC will be one based on the Open Source Arduino robot technology, but even after months of research I am in doubt between two options: a follower robot line or a robot controlled via Bluetooth. Problem solved: I decided to join and I will do: the robot will be line follower and start the route via a command via bluetooth. Unfortunately my purchases are still in Curitiba, then walked starting the writing part of ...</p>Sat, 09 Aug 2014 09:10:47 -0400Web Controlled IP Camera Robot on R/C Rock Crawler Chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/web-controlled-ip-camera-robot-on-r-c-rock-crawler-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>22 Jan 2015 Update: Web Interface Control: Graphic Design (completed) Link to Blog Post Notice: I jumped ahead to Phase 9 and will finish it to establish web control before going back to Phase 6. See project ouline and links to the blog articles below. I am building a web accessible IP camera robot out of a Maisto Tech R/C Rock Crawler platform for remotely accessed security. This R/C platform already has a huge modding community with a lot of info already out there on the net. It is also a very ...</p>Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:40:44 -0400Board-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/board-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:09:45 -0400Snuffy the light seeker https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snuffy-the-light-seeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Snuffy the light seeker made by Žygimantas Pusvaškis Lithuania &nbsp; 1. &nbsp;Body parts &nbsp;Body parts: 1x dc gear motor 2x servo parts using for wheels 1x mouse wheel for rear 2. Mounting wheels on the axle. &nbsp; 3. Making tires &nbsp; 4. Putting tires &nbsp; 5. Electric circuit &nbsp; 6. Finihed cicuit board 7. Putting on lipo 3,7w 380mah 8. Full robot I hope you like it :) Cheers </p>Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:09:23 -0400Self Preservation Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-preservation-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is intended to be a Self Preservation Robot. The goal is to mimic some of the animal behaviour that we see in Nature when it comes to the self preservation instinct. The approach will be to mimic some self preservation mechanisms except, the fighting reflex. The robot will measure distance via IR sensors and when an object approaches less than 20cm, it will light an led, sounds an buzzer and finally run in the opposite direction of the obstacle detected. The led is intended to mimic the puffing ...</p>Sat, 02 Aug 2014 05:29:12 -0400Gumpy 2: The Internet Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gumpy-2-the-internet-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A few years ago I made a robot which I called Gumpy to explore the capabilities of the Arduino microcontroller with applications to robotics. Gumpy 2 is reincarnation of the original Gumpy with significant changes. I want to explore interfacing hardware to the internet via the arduino. Gumpy 2 is drivable over the internet using HTML, javascript, and PHP. I am running a server (WAMP) on my computer which communicates with the arduino using PHP via the REST API. Update 9/1: Gumpy now has two functional ...</p>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:18:01 -0400The buzzerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-buzzer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The other guy that came out of my little building session on that weekend. I wanted to make a solar roller but somehow the motors I had were unable to push even the lightest, most friction-free of my creations. It would work in my hands but as soon as it was put on the ground, the motor would stop. Not enough torque. The geared motors or modified servos I tried were all the same. That, or they just wouldn't get enough juice to even spin while aloft. I was frustrated so I decided to take that little ...</p>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:24:06 -0400Classic Symmethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/classic-symmet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I haven't posted in a while mostly because I had undertaken a lot of large, complex (for me) projects and I kept getting discouraged because it didn't go as planned. This weekend I decided to go back to simpler things just so I could start and finish a project and feel some sense of accomplishment. That worked and really helped make me want to go back to those harder robots glaring at me from the workbench, halfway finished. I started with a classic Symmet model. I had never made one and I always ...</p>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:01:27 -0400W.A.L.T.E.R. v2.xhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/w-a-l-t-e-r-v2-x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a complete rebuild from v1.x, as you can see. This robot is much larger, and much more complex than v1.x was. I designed the decks using 3D CAD and had them cut by a friend on his CNC. I added a breadboard on the top deck for experimental cicuitry - it's got a DS1307 RTC, IMU, TCS34725 RGB Color sensor, TMP006 Heat sensor, four digit 7-segment display, and an 8x8 matrix display on it right now. All of these are I2C devices. I use a lot of I2C devices because Linux doesn't require root ...</p>Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:56:28 -0400Mothbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mothbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My grandchildren are visiting for a month, as they always do during the summer, and&nbsp;when they arrived the youngest&nbsp;told me that he wanted to build a robot. How can you not love that?!?! He had some grand ideas abot what the robot should do, but in the end I convinced him that we should start simple. I suggested building a robot that chases light and he proclaimed that he wanted to build a moth, because they chase light. So we began to design and build a moth robot (Mothbot). We turned to ...</p>Sat, 19 Jul 2014 19:49:55 -0400x2 humanoid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/x2-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>[Update: Chapter PROGRAMMING - Chat bot mode] Introduction x2 is a small humanoid robot platform for my current research. The specifications are as following: Arduino Mega micro controller, maybe upgrade to Arduino DueAdafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver - I2C interfaceHC-06 HC-05 Bluetooth module to connect with other devicesDifferential wheeled 2 DOF headOptional two 3 DOF armsNokia 5110 LCD to display GUI/robot OS/emotional states of the robotTTS module EMIC-23 HC-SR04 distance sensors ...</p>Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:57:38 -0400RG2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rg2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>New Video 8-24-14 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RG2 combines several ideas i have been thinking about for a few years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With one CR Servo it can go forward or turn left or right. And by &nbsp;using it's one sensor it can find and follow a line using a ATtiny-85 for a brain. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The key is the wheels with one way clutches in them. &nbsp;One only turns clockwise the other only counterclockwise. So when the drive wheel turns one wheel locks and the other moves forward. ...</p>Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:26:32 -0400Self Balancing Robot using MPU6050 and Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-using-mpu6050-and-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. I have used an MPU6050 IMU, Arduino UNO, and an Arduino Motor Shield. The motors I have used are cheap ones, that is why a small oscillation always appears. Sensor- It is an MPU 6050 IMU. I have used Jeff Rowberg's DMP library. You won't need any other filters if you use that library. It gives you directly the yaw,pitch,roll values if you want. https://github.com/jrowberg/i2cdevlib/tree/master/Arduino/MPU6050. </p>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:47:20 -0400PiBoe = Raspberry Pi + RoboPi + Boe-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/piboe-raspberry-pi-robopi-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Back in 2011, I upgraded a standard Parallax BOE-Bot with my RoboProp propeller based robot controller.. I wrote a two part article for Servo magazine about the upgrade, and it was published in September 2011 (I got the cover!) and Octoboer 2011. Fast forward to 2014, and once I designed my RoboPi controller for the incredibly popular Raspberry Pi, I could not resist trying to control a Boe-Bot chassis with a combination of RoboPi and a Raspberry Pi. Today, on the Parallax forums, Thomas asked about ...</p>Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:04:18 -0400Old Combat robot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/old-combat-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi this has been stored on my parents rooftop for 7 years and they wanted all my things gone now so thought I would take some pics of it and share I started building this when I was 15 and stopped when I was 16.&nbsp;also another fun project I did when I was 17 was this RC car from an ATV with an actuator as steering, but its going to the recycling center tomorrow..&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:35:48 -04003D Printed Robot : autonomous or driven by Bluetooth device (Windows Phone here)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-robot-autonomous-or-driven-by-bluetooth-device-windows-phone-here<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, After a while, I am glad to share a new robot with LMR community. This little one offers 2 modes : Autonomous : it moves around the place, avoid obstacles, detects light intensity to turns on lightsControlled by a Bluetooth remoteI was used to work with Picaxe, this robot was a try to discover Arduino. I was nicely suprised to see the transition was very easy. This robot is also the first made with my homemade 3D Printed (Mendel90 Sturdy). Printing robots parts was the reason I built this printer ...</p>Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:40:56 -0400Mc Digger https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mc-digger<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone i want to introduce my new project. its my second robot with arduino + bluetooth. This robot can be controlled by Pc, tablets, smart phones. Its simple to create own robot. This is the list of parts that i used: 1x Arduino uno 2x Dc gearbox motors with wheels 1x HC-05 bluetooth module 1x 4AA Battery pack 1x rear wheel&nbsp; 1x 9v Battery pack 18x jumper wires 1x wire for arduino ext input 1x L293NE H-Bridge Many Thanks for LMR's Members :) ] &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:49:36 -0400Make a 4WD RC carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/make-a-4wd-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After making a wired RC car i thought of making a wireless RC car and made this RC car using NRF24L01 modules.After seeing Bajdi work on this modules i tried to make this car. I have a good instructables on this link http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-4WD-RC-car/ &nbsp; </p>Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:40:31 -0400Mobile Facial Recognition Robot Platform.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-facial-recognition-robot-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I will be taking a bit of a break from the APM rover to start a new project that's a bit more challenging. I got this idea from a game in the fallout series (New Vegas) where-by a robot acts as a greeter, a tour guide and or a security robot that can detect unauthorized personnel in a private company.&nbsp; I intend on using OpenCV for this project as there are many open source projects to learn from on the internet. In the game they hover but mine will be 'wheeled', without the probing tools and ...</p>Fri, 04 Jul 2014 05:38:47 -0400Harveyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/harvey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Harvey is a Wild Thumper based surveillance robot intended to operate outside. Future plans are to be able to patrol my backyard with wireless video transmitted back to a video recorder/monitor. Ultrasound sensors for forward object detection, GPS for waypoint navigation, accelerometer/gyro/magnetometer (IMU), and of course a small analog camera mounted to the front. Video is transmitted via a 2.4GHz transmitter to the base station (aka my TV). &nbsp;I also want to have a flashlight/headlights ...</p>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:43:48 -0400HelloSpoon, an adorable and affordable mealtime assistant robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hellospoon-an-adorable-and-affordable-mealtime-assistant-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello to everybody!My name is Luis García and I'm the developer behind HelloSpoon robot.What is HelloSpoon? Well, HelloSpoon is a mobile based robot inspired in a baby elephant to spend with children with upper limb difficulties, children with special needs and elderly three of the most important hours of the day for all of us (breakfast, meal, dinner).Here I want to share with all of you one video of me testing HelloSpoon before doing the real testing with children and elderly, just to be 100% ...</p>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:32:17 -0400Wall-e MkIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-mkii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So, the Rebuild begins... My first foray into robots, arduinos&nbsp;and electronics in general was a conversion of a Wall-e Push toy conversion ( https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/wall-e-push-toy-conversion&nbsp;). It was a great learning curve; using the Arduino Uno, its motorshield and a bluetooth module&nbsp;I was able to control motors and trigger sounds from the toy's original PCB. It also led me to rekindling an attempt to learn python to make a small pc-based app to control him too. ...</p>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:42:21 -0400Object Avoidance 2 Wheeled Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-avoidance-2-wheeled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, this is my first project on letsmakerobots so bear with me :) I wanted to build an object avoidance robot with more than one ultrasonic sensor as i found using one sensor very limited. By using 5 sensors gives this robot a 180 degrees field of view allowing continuous speed adjustments servos motors (limits of atmega328 chip and interference between multiple sensors pings limit this to 30ish times a second). I made the robot from layered card and glue which was pressed under alot of weight, ...</p>Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:34:22 -0400First Project - Learning robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-project-learning-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello All, I've been doing a lot of reading and internet research for a couple months now and have finally worked up enough confidence to start my first project. My primary inspiration for pursuing a robotics project is to build and program a robot that is able to learn by introducing varying levels of randomness into it's processes and behavior. I think the best descriptive term here is stochastic learning. I'm very new to this and lack a background in engineering, electronics, or programming ...</p>Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:15:31 -0400AuMac, a multitask robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aumac-a-multitask-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>AuMac A multitask robot for children and security surveillance &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AuMac(AUtomated MAChine) is a multitask robot designed for children. Some special tasks like sound origin detection, voice recognition, robot human interactions, video transmission facility and remotely operating robot anywhere from the world has been implemented in this robot. This robot was made to speak depending on voice commands in such ...</p>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:44:43 -0400My first working robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-working-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My daughter and I created our first robot using the BeagleBone Black as the controller. My blog posts below document how we built it: I just got my Beaglebone Black, now what? &nbsp; My first working robot, it's alive 1 My first working robot, it's alive 2 My first working robot, it's alive 3 This is an ongoing project, our next step is to build a different base and add some sensors so we can make the robot move around on it's own. I started experimenting with programming the BeagleBone Black with ...</p>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:18:15 -0400Medical Rover - A Python App Controlled Wireless Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/medical-rover-a-python-app-controlled-wireless-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 7/1/2014 : New Video Added : Testing the Motors through the Python GUI The robot will be receiving commands in a similar way, wirelessly, to travel to specific rooms. The direction states are displayed on the 20x4 LCD screen. Right now, random buttom clicks such as "Up" and "Right" control the robot. Soon, room specific button clicks such as "RoomA" and "RoomC" will direct the robot to specific rooms via various line-following routes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE ...</p>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 04:20:55 -0400SAM-BOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. I used an Arduino Uno and Rotoshield. </p>Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:22:32 -0400Light Seeker robot using MSP430https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-seeker-robot-using-msp430<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot to use the a MSP430 microcontroller and was mainly a project to help me learn more about using the MSP430. I originally posted this robot on my [blog](http://emdinventor-blog.tk/light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/) and in a topic on [43oh](http://forum.43oh.com/topic/5574-light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/). Please look at my blog post for more info: [blog post](http://emdinventor-blog.tk/light-seeker-robot-with-msp430/) All the C code is on [github](https://github.com/emdarcher/msp430_tank_robot) ...</p>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:29:31 -0400Robinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! Here you got Robin, my first robot! He can avoid objects and later he will be also able to follow lines. He haves a 20M2 as brain, a Dagu Rover 5 as base and an IR range sensor with an servo to turn it left and right, to follow lines he haves 4 LDRs and 2 white LEDs. I keep the robot together with some tape because it doesn't have yet a solid cover, also because it will be edited much because I will add new things to it, like some sensors near the track to see there are any object near the ...</p>Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:28:31 -0400android-controlled arduino robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-controlled-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i'm attempting to create an arduino robot that is controlled by an android phone, either through bluetooth, or an autonomous android app. output from the android will pass through a simple motor controller.&nbsp; not sure yet on how this can be achieved, will do a lot more research. </p>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:54:03 -0400MIDI Digits Pianisthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/midi-digits-pianist<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This virtual robot plays any MIDI file you throw at it pretty much in real time. This is a commercial venture on a shoestring budget. Even if it makes no money though it's been a very educational and enjoyable thing to work on. You can download the software to a Windows PC and try it for free (http://roboticensemble.com). I have done all of the programming. The software is pretty much complete, although you may find a few bugs. The program has a Qt interface and depends on other high quality libraries ...</p>Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:57:04 -0400The PiBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-pibot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been working on a build-it-yourself Raspberry Pi Robot called the PiBot that has all sorts of cool features on it, such as voice recognition, face recognition, live HD streaming from the PiBot Camera, control via smartphone &amp; tablet ,and other things such as line following, line making, measuring distance, and GPS. Here are some videos if you would like to see it in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt7QRpUXPkM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHxRRSM0d7E It's actually launching ...</p>Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:08:07 -0400mop robot for the wifey :]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mop-robot-for-the-wifey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>to view all the posts i did on this robot, please check my g+ profile, https://plus.google.com/+jeromeianbuhisan/posts my original intention was to build a line follower robot, until my wife's household chore caught my attention. from then my focus&nbsp;was on creating a robot similar to roomba, minus the vacuum. :] the original design was a bit of a bulky wiring, but it worked well, running only on a single 9V battery to power the arduino uno, motor shield, and an ir sensor. then i read through ...</p>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:39:45 -0400SunSeeker MkIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sunseeker-mki<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>V0.1 (2014-07-06) &nbsp; Well, I suppose I've made a bit of progress. More issues than anything. First, something in my arduino sketch seems to be conflicting with the servo, since it just twitches. I eventually gave up trying to debug this, and programmed it to navigate without the servo. It's currently detached. You can see how well this works in the video (not very). Some things bear explaination: You'll notice the robot stops every second. This is because running the motors seems to affect the ...</p>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:12:04 -0400Crabehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crabe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all! This is my first robot project, and I'm super excited about it. Meet Crabe (a vikingish word for "Crab"). He's not much to look at now, but it's a work in progress. For starters, he uses an Arduino Uno with a SeeedStudio motor shield (ver. 1.2). I rigged up a RC car battery as my power source, wich has worked wonderfully so far. For the base, I went with a morphibian rc car for kids; which is about 8 inches long and uses a dual motor system (this makes it essentially a SHR).&nbsp; &nbsp; Ive ...</p>Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:46:50 -04003BOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>7/12/14 Update:New video showing his head and remotely controlling via USB Serial (will be updated to run off the phone eventually)Got a phone mount for him and added a "head" to the top of the servo bracket. &nbsp;The pan/tilt servos are barely strong enough to hold the phone and move it without issues so i'll probably be replacing them (see the video). &nbsp;I found Spydroid for android which is an awesome open source application that turns your android into an ip camera with an http browser based ...</p>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:54:12 -0400Spidey : A one motor walker (RC Version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spidey-a-one-motor-walker-rc-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet Spidey and no, he does not use the Spider Controller! (Looks like a spider, thus, the codename Spidey, or maybe that's just me :D ) He's a single motor based walking robot and is apparently aspiring to become a BEAM bot. He's not up there yet; the movements are wobbly and upredictable, he's wrapped around with electric tape to affix everything onto the body. But the bottom line is, he walks! Excited about the world of BEAM bots, a hobby that has always been there long before the Arduino kicked ...</p>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:58:48 -0400My first autonomous Arduino robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-autonomous-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I decided over winter break that I wanted to make a robot, and that is exactly what I did! I had a great time making my own custom design, and I learned a lot.&nbsp; It's made using two 12v DC wheels, an L293DNE H-Bridge, an Hc-Sr04 ultrasonic sensor, a breadboard, wires and legos. The main picture is of the wiring of the robot, and I have also attached a youtube video I made of it (or so I think, this is my first post here). Please tell me what you guys think. What should I do next? I already got ...</p>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 17:56:24 -0400Project xFormhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-xform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys!Finally, after a lot of time, I am posting a robot entry!This is my first Arduino robot, a good testing platform. Here is also a video to explain a bit what it uses: TODO:- Add line sensor- Make it work&nbsp;DONE!- Make it a cool face&nbsp; </p>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:04:10 -0400Elf - my RoboPi + Raspberry Pi + 2WD Magician + WiFi Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/elf-my-robopi-raspberry-pi-2wd-magician-wifi-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet Elf - one of my RoboPi + Raspberry Pi based robots! I have a lot of the Magician 2WD chassis, and I thought it would be the perfect platform to evaluate inexpensive low power motor driver modules. Recepie: RoboPiRaspberry PiWiFi stickMagician 2WD chassisL9110S driver modulebreadboard - jumper wiresHC-SR04 ultrasonic range sensorAssemble &amp; start playing :) Right now, ELf is pretty simple, but I have this nice Raspberry Pi camera module for him... More photos etc on the build log page at ...</p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:51:50 -0400BoxDroid V2(Improved Version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxdroid-v2-improved-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys!! Quite sometimes I'm not updating my project. This time, I'm working on improved version of BoxDroid&nbsp;2013 project. I'm trying to minimize the number of servo use in my design, however try to make the mechanical work as flexible as possible. It involved many time of redesign. One of that is below drawing modelled in blender. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In above design, I'm creating a claw on each hand, the claw &nbsp;controlled ...</p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:00:25 -0400Dago wild thumper 6wd https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dago-wild-thumper-6wd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I'm doing my 1st project ever!! I done my wiring ! And I really have no idea about the code for my wild thumper motor controller!! I hope someone here can help me !! I'm appreciated!!!!! Thank u </p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:46:52 -0400PID Bot 2 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pid-bot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its My PID line follower bot . I used Arduino mega 2560, L293D Motor driver , Analog IR sensor array ... </p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:35:42 -0400TomTom, the bot who was seeking its wayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tomtom-the-bot-who-was-seeking-its-way<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My son gave me approval to post his robot here. His project is for school where he will have a little show to explain what passion he has. As it was more complex to bring the drums to school, he decided to talk about robotics. Earlier this year, he had a small "passion" fair where he exposed a Lego Mindstorms machine which solves Rubik's Cube. This time, he wanted something moving. As I had a good first experience with DFRobot products, I bought him the mechanical 2WD kit. I added my Romeo board ...</p>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:13:56 -0400Inspection vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inspection-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone! I'm new here and I come from Belgium (so my english is bad ) I'm working on a school project with 5 people. 2 of them are electrical installation technicians and 3 are Mechanical design technicians. We do all of the electronics, while the housing is made by the Mechanical design technicians. We started on the first of october and now we almost finished. The vehicle has a Wild Thumper arduino board, Dension WIRC with 2 camcorders and a wifi stick, 2 LED's, a servo motor ...</p>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:51:07 -0400Wifi robo (step by step)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wifi-robo-step-by-step<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all! I'm newby in robo, newby in all-the-electical-things and I'm newby in soldering. And I want to build my own WiFi robo-car. I want to understand the principles and processes inside my robot, so I'm going to use the minimum of ready-to-use stuff. At this moment I have couple AVR Atmega16a, my son's RC car and Google. Let's go! </p>Fri, 30 May 2014 11:02:16 -0400R/C robot rover with ARDUINO and raspberry pihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-c-robot-rover-with-arduino-and-raspberry-pi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody, I just finished my project R/C Robot and I want to share my experience with you. I have often doing some research on letsmakerrobots but never contribute, by my lack of knowledge in this area, but to remedy this I decided to make a Google site with the details and source code for my robot. PRESENTATION: This small robot rover ( dagu rover 5) with a webcam mounted on a servo motor to manage its angle, a motor controller for the direction and speed of movement, and this controller ...</p>Thu, 29 May 2014 08:52:40 -0400HexPi - A RoboPi + Raspberry Pi based hexapod robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexpi-a-robopi-raspberry-pi-based-hexapod-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first hexapod build! I've been itching to build one for a long time now, but the cost of the very nice Lynxmotion kit was out of my toy budget. After scouring Ebay, I found an inexpensive chassis (search for "hexapod" on Ebay), and inexpensive - yet reasonably high torque servos (Tower Pro MG995, they get poor reviews, but are inexpensive, and not as bad as some reviews make them out to be). You can find my full build log with a lot more details at: http://www.mikronauts.com/robot-zoo/hexpi-hexapod-pi-robot/ This ...</p>Tue, 27 May 2014 09:55:05 -0400yet another chopstickhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yet-another-chopstick<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my first robot ever.&nbsp; Why another chopstick robot? Well, simple answer: When i first started to look into making any kind of robot the price for a kit with metal parts etc. were a bit of a drawback. I didnt want to spend loads of money yet, since i did not know whether i could come up with some code for it or not. And just buying something premade with code already written... well i can go buy me a toy, but where is the fun of creating something then? When i found lumi's Chopstick ...</p>Sun, 25 May 2014 17:39:18 -0400A RC robot car by wireless bluetooth based on Arduino boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-rc-robot-car-by-wireless-bluetooth-based-on-arduino-board<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction Bluetooth utility vehicle is the carupgrade, the upgrade part reflect more bluetooth control part of the androidmobile phone. Bluetooth utility vehicle a microcontroller learning application developmentsystem, drive system, 4 the arduino microcontroller series Atmega-328p asthe core, the finish line, obstacle avoidance, remote control function, andsuite contains a lot of interesting program, and can expand external circuitmodule, thus increasing the use function of the car. Designed ...</p>Fri, 23 May 2014 09:02:54 -0400dilBot - JavaScript powered autonomous roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dilbot-javascript-powered-autonomous-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>dilBot A loving little rover dilBot is a JavaScript powered Wild Thumper-based rover that makes heavy use of zip ties. More photos What does it do? Right now, dilBot does: Remote control via an iPad-compatible web interface or 2.4GHz controller Clumsy autonomous object avoidance and roaming using ultrasonic sensors What will it do eventually? dilBot's ultimate final goal is to compete in the RoboMagellan challenge, or at least intelligently plan paths between waypoints and recognize goal ...</p>Thu, 22 May 2014 23:26:02 -0400Wall-e - push-toy conversionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-push-toy-conversion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The mission To convert a little pushtoy Wall-e into a fully motorised, arduino powered robot with bluetooth for control. Why? My little boy loves Wall-e, I love coding - so why not make a toy that will entertain the little fella by day, and serve as a test platform for me by night? &nbsp; The Plan Internals - The main component of this build will be the Arduino Uno, complete with Motor Shield. A Bluetooth module has been added and will be used via a serial connection to the controlling device (mobile ...</p>Thu, 22 May 2014 17:15:43 -0400Crazy Bob robot made by Žygimantas Pusvaškis Lithuaniahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crazy-bob-robot-made-by-zygimantas-pusvaskis-lithuania<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi its me again this is my third robot.I made about in about one month. Materials that i used: *Arduino clone (Funduino). *Breadboard. *Ultrasonic sensor HC-SR04 *Chasis made from Plexiglas. *2 servo motors Towerpro Sg5010 remaked to full rotation. *Head servo Towerpro MG90 *Ballcaster from from lips balzam bottle applicator. *Wheels for planes :) *9v Rechargeable battery 250 mAh *6v battery 4AA For his personality i used red periwig :) Hope you like him. Cheers </p>Thu, 22 May 2014 14:43:33 -0400My Very First Robot:) DFRobot Rover V2 with IR remote controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-robot-dfrobot-rover-v2-with-ir-remote-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Everyone, &nbsp; This is my first robot. &nbsp;I've always been interested in electronics, then &nbsp;I became interested in the Arduino platform. &nbsp;After getting the MAKE ultimate Arduino starter kit and realizing what a microcontroller was capable of, I decided i wanted a robot. &nbsp;I came across the DFRobot Shop Rover V2 and had to have it:), So I bought it:). &nbsp;Initially all I could do was make it go forward with the sample code, but I wanted it to do more. &nbsp;After my initial ...</p>Wed, 21 May 2014 03:37:53 -0400BFRMR1 with custom carbon fibre shellhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bfrmr1-with-custom-carbon-fibre-shell<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot project which I have named BFRMR1. It is a differential drive robot with two castors at the rear. The chassis is made from aluminium sheet with all brackets and mounting plates also made out of aluminium. The picture below shows all of the aluminium pieces cut and ready for painting. I painted all of the parts black using spray paint which ended up looking pretty good. The wheels for this robot are 100mm diameter rubbered wheels, the type intended for large trolleys, usually ...</p>Tue, 20 May 2014 08:41:57 -0400Moving time-lapse righttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/moving-time-lapse-rig<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Edit, voting is over. &nbsp;HEY LMR I FOUND OUT I AM IN 6TH, I NEED TO MAKE IT TO 5TH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR JUDGING,&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;IS THE LIKE PLEASE VOTE&nbsp; http://shar.es/Voz4W&nbsp;!!! &nbsp; Hey LMR This is a rig that I made to move my gopro along a rope to create a moving time-lapse effect. It was a weekend project that I made as an entry for the 'Make the shot camera challenge'. If any fellow LMR members here like this project and would like to support a fellow LMR member, I would appreciate ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2014 19:58:07 -0400Acrylic Mini K9 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/acrylic-mini-k9<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was looking at the plans that myblack60impala had posted, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/dr-who-k9-plans, and remembering how cool I thought that Maxhirez's K9 build, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39295,&nbsp;is! And the next thing I know I am looking for some material to use! As it turns out, I have a bunch of 1/16" acrylic scraps lying about. I decided that I was not going to pursue a build as ambitious as the one that Max had made. So I settled on a 1/4th scale K9. ...</p>Sat, 17 May 2014 19:59:46 -0400PID BOT(Line follower)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pid-bot-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a PID line follower robot.I used NI-MH 7.2 V 1000 mAH for power source . And I used Analog IR sensors. By taking analog sensors values into the PID controller( Block of code) I was able to control the Motors of the robot more precisely. Since in PID we have error control techniques. Normal motor driver IC L293D only I used.&nbsp; </p>Sat, 17 May 2014 12:05:28 -0400Dancing 3 inch tall brushbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dancing-3-inch-tall-brushbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While I'm waiting on parts (extruder, beated bed, &nbsp;and hotend) for my&nbsp;RepScrap 3D printer, I thought I would have a bit more fun... Someone sent me this hilarious video, and it started me thinking... &nbsp; &nbsp; I frequently attend various &nbsp;vendor trade shows, &nbsp;and invariably, the vendors hand out useless trinkets as advertising... &nbsp;I usually do one of three things with these...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1) anything electronic gets tossed into the parts bin,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Fri, 16 May 2014 16:27:04 -0400EX1 - Earth Explorer Onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ex1-earth-explorer-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my robot "Earth Explorer One". My inspiration are the Mars explorer robots and after many years of wanting to build one, I've finally started.&nbsp;Now I would love to have a robot go to Mars, or even the Moon... but I don't have a rocket. And my wife won't let me build anything that can explode. So this rover will expore my house, back yard and the neighbourhood. Some of the&nbsp;components are: Dagu Wild Thumper 6WD All Terrain Chassis (Aluminum, 75:1).VIA P910-10Q 64-Bit Quad Core Processor ...</p>Wed, 14 May 2014 23:33:17 -0400Nano Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nano-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 8/24/2014 : Testing out a new design in the form of MB-3434 Thanks to Lumi, I have a set of 3D printed parts of MB-3434 to layout a similar base for Nano Rover. The problem with my "custom-chassis" so far is instability and a mediocre set of wheels. Apart from that, the programming routines look pretty ok. Nano Rover is attempting to be the next little brother of MB-3434. 3D printed parts, along with motors and hardware sets, for a new and improved Nano Rover. I also gave a shot at casting ...</p>Mon, 12 May 2014 14:41:28 -0400FER Hexapod https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fer-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hexapod Robot using Gizduino(Arduino alike),Serial 16-channel servo controller, 12 standard servo, 1 micro servo, home made 5V DC voltage regulator, home made fabricated aluminum chassis. It took me 6 months in the making due to work/job and some budget problem on making this robot. I encountered some problem like the power requirements of the robot, until I learned on this site that really help me. The robot still under construction and need some adjustment. I think the hardiest part was the ...</p>Sun, 11 May 2014 01:13:29 -0400Scout v1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scout-v1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 16/05/14 Code and more pictures added.....had been a bit busy with exams :p. Also ran a successful obstacle avoidance test with R2D2 sounds. :D &nbsp; Hello LMR!!! This is Scout...an obstacle avoider that can talk and log data (and make R2D2 sounds as well...I'll upload a video later!!) . I've built him using a 4mm thick acrylic plate (about 22cm X 21cm ) as a chassis (for now). On to the electronics....I've used an Arduino Uno, a Wave shield giving it the speech capailities and an audio ...</p>Sat, 10 May 2014 14:28:23 -0400MDi #3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mdi-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MDi #3 means Mech-Dickel interactive number 3. Well, it's not going to be something so interactive like Jarvis, but I hope I'll have much fun with it. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On the process of planning and building this project certainly I was very influenced by Johnny 5 and Wall-E. Actually at this time I can't imagine a better look for a friendly interactive robot. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This robot is going to be able to run around autonomously ...</p>Wed, 07 May 2014 18:30:18 -0400YABB brushbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yabb-brushbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 6/10//14: Oops... i forgot to post the final project (i always forget to update when i'm done working on stuff). &nbsp;The kids love the brush bots. &nbsp;The project was a great success. &nbsp;I ended up not using the remotes because they kept falling over with the placement of the brushes and i haven't had time to figure out how to add a third brush or set of back brushes to keep them up yet. There does seem to be an issue with the recharging feature... i'm not sure if its because of the ...</p>Tue, 06 May 2014 11:13:44 -0400VHP-Alfa Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vhp-alfa-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parts List: chassis: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lazer cut aloy&nbsp; Servos: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MG995 &nbsp;x18 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MG90S x2 Controller: &nbsp; &nbsp; Arduino Mega 2560 &nbsp; Mega Sensor Shield V2 Other Parts: &nbsp; &nbsp; 7.2V 2A Battery &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;IR Component Eye &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Purchased a&nbsp;DAGU ...</p>Mon, 05 May 2014 08:26:45 -0400Peevey and Giggles autonomous robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/peevey-and-giggles-autonomous-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone, I am new in robotics and I want to tell you a short story. 2 months ago I was looking for a job and got an offer to work in the IT area. After a conversation with the director of the company I thought that I didn't got a job. But after a couple of days later I get a call by company administrator and he told me I get a job. Then I started work and fell in interested in electronics. So it all started from the mices. After I dismantling the mouse, I wanted understand how it works. ...</p>Fri, 02 May 2014 12:36:15 -0400building my RepStrap 3D printer from salvaged printer partshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/building-my-repstrap-3d-printer-from-salvaged-printer-parts<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In the&nbsp;ongoing saga&nbsp;of building my&nbsp;RepStrap 3D printer&nbsp;from salvaged printer parts... &nbsp; Update in the blog section: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/further-progress-framing-my-repscrap-3d-printer The first axis is sorted out: This is the printhead carriage salvaged out of a inkjet printer. &nbsp;It basically consists of a DC gear motor driving a tensioned belt, pulling the print carriage across a high resolution&nbsp;optical encoder strip.&nbsp; &nbsp; There have ...</p>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:11:13 -0400Triffid (Three-wheeled Lego Mindstorms robot with omniwheels)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/triffid-three-wheeled-lego-mindstorms-robot-with-omniwheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if you allow Lego robots on this site, but here she is anyway.&lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Since getting into Lego Mindstorms I've made and subsequently dismantled several Lego bots with wheels and tracks (can't afford to keep them all), but this one's interesting enough to keep and develop further.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;I started off making her with my old NXT brick, but discovered when it came to programming her that a) NXT bricks can't do trigonometry, and b) they can't do much else in ...</p>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:21:11 -0400Fluffy (Meccano robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fluffy-meccano-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My initial intention to build robots came out of being a mostly bedridden invalid, as a sort of surrogate set of senses to travel around the house for me, but I got hooked :-).&nbsp;So Fluffy is more of an accident than a robot (or rather, a series of accidents). She's been knocked together from Meccano so as to be easily modifiable, and carries an Arduino Mega 2 (originally a Uno clone, but it died), a a simple H-bridge motor controller and a decent-sized breadboard for experimenting with sensors ...</p>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:39:49 -0400Meccano Gyrobot (Gyroscopic Precessing Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meccano-gyrobot-gyroscopic-precessing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An attempt at a gyroscopic robot. This is a work very much in progress. I first got the idea from the Gyroscopic Precession Robot by demej00, and ended up accidentally building a larger one than the Meccano one which is shown on his description of a gyroscopic precession bot. It shakes dreadfully, and isn't at all stable, but it's the best I can manage atm with such Meccano parts as I have. It needs possibly a faster and higher torque motor for a stronger gyroscopic effect … I don't know … I've ...</p>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:42:16 -0400OmniWorm: An Omni-directional Inchworm made from scraphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omniworm-an-omni-directional-inchworm-made-from-scrap<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All right, my robot is complete! It is an omni-directional robot that is also capable of inchworm-like movement. It is made from cardboard, dowel rods, and hot-glue. If you want to see how it is made, then check out my instructable! Basically, this is a continuation of this project (which is now a dead pile of cardboard). Omniworm has two wheels beneath and two wheels on either side. When the sides are folded up only the bottom wheels move (tilt sensors). When it unfolds, the side wheels take the ...</p>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:31:49 -0400Robot-fishhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-fish<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot-fish on Arduino Nano and servo SG-90. About making (on Russian): http://robocraft.ru/blog/projects/3077.html 3D-model: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:305039 </p>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:32:10 -0400JBB: (Project 7: The Basic 2-Motor Walker)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jbb-project-7-the-basic-2-motor-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I picked up the Solarbotics "JBB Walker Bundle" and started "Project 7: The Basic 2-Motor Walker" from the Junkbots book this weekend. Got as far as testing out the bicores and am officially held up! I popped in the batteries, flipped the switch and at least one motor moved, happened so quick I'm not sure which one, and then that was it. No movement, no smoke either. Need to test that power is getting through, go over my connections again, test the batteries just to eliminate that they're not the ...</p>Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:56:08 -0400Autonomous Boat https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-boat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This bot or Autonomous boat is called vigani. Its a local name so don't worry about the name. From design to firmware everything will be opensource once the final product is completed. Micro controller used is ATMEGA1284P with Aurduino language. Used one brush-less motor, ESC, Digital compass and GPS for now. Before i used ATMEGA328P and it was giving some memory issues when using SD card libraries for read and write, and the UART ports are not sufficient and i don't like using software ...</p>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:32:44 -0400The Windowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-window<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Window was built due to the observation that the coolness of a multirotor is directly proportional to the number of rotors it has, well that and the fact that my friend decided to sell me his quadcopter fairly cheap, my quadcopter, The Ugly Quad (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35079) has been sitting on a shelf in pieces victim of an upgrade that never got finished, and an unfortunate trait common in hobbyiests, that one's project could almost always be bigger and better. The goals ...</p>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:26:11 -0400InMoov + MyRobotLab + Kinecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inmoov-myrobotlab-kinect<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; http://myrobotlab.org/content/i-feel-much-better-now-p This is wkinne's build of InMoov .. we are going through the joints of the kinect NITE skeleton and binding them to the various servos of InMoov. &nbsp;The jaw is flapping considerably, and there would be speech - but wkinne turned the speakers off .. dunno why. &nbsp;He does other tricks too - speech recognition, IK , etc... &nbsp;long list of potential stuffs -&nbsp;http://myrobotlab.org/matrix.php&nbsp; Lookin forward for the Y.M.C.A ...</p>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:21:05 -0400Hand project https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hand-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I'll be making a robotic hand, closely modeled too a human one. &nbsp;I'll be experimenting with unusual actuation methods such as shape memory alloys. &nbsp;I'm prototyping fingers now, but it'll probably pick up pace around next fall. Dual-action muscle wire finger tested. Next up, SMA strips. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:40:43 -0400Hexdrake, the 2DOF handmade hexapod https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexdrake-the-2dof-handmade-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, i´m David and I would like to show you the little robot on which I am working. Hexdrake is a low cost 2DOF hexapod made with hand-cut wood and Sg90 servos. I designed the pieces according to the size of the SG90 servos. The principal parts are: -2 x 3mm wooden planks. -Sheet of aluminium, and a heatsink from an old car radio. -Black acrylic paint. -EVA foam (red and black). -A lot of 3 mm screws with nuts (About 50-55). -14 servos (12 for body and 2 for the jaw). -USC 16-channel servo controller(chinese) ...</p>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:51:35 -0400Xtreme Terrain Rover-1 PS2 Controller+nRF module RC Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xtreme-terrain-rover-1-ps2-controller-nrf-module-rc-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED:This is an All terrain Robot I made for the ROBOWARS @ IIT India.&nbsp;Came out to be a Winner! so I thought of posting it here. &nbsp; Locomotion: Its powered by 4x 200rpm DC geared motors- 18Nm cm Torque 12v Custom Made Tracked Wheel Chain System. &nbsp; Speed controller is a Custom Made MOSFET based with Optocouplers. Battery: Uses 12v 5Ah VRLA Battery from my Motorcycle HONDA CBF125. Added a Tiny Precision Voltmeter on top of it to monitor Voltage Continously. RC Controller: Controller ...</p>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 05:17:57 -0400PenguinBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/penguinbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED: 04/25/14 &nbsp; Added Bluetooth for remote control, and a Nerf Launcher! &nbsp;Go read my Blog!&nbsp; UPDATED: 04/15/14 &nbsp;(Added Two new Videos) After seeing the Awesome Hurby Bot, I thought I would have a bit of fun. My wife is out for the weekend, lets see what I can conjure up! I started with (very noisy) Penguin toy that has not worked in a year or so. We left the batteries in it, and they leaked all over the inside, corroding the leads to the motor... Hmmm... fix it as is? ...</p>Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:08:23 -0400Cubasaur: My first Sumo Robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cubasaur-my-first-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first Sumo robot! A somewhat last minute build so I could compete at the National Robotics Challenge as a College Freshman. I am too old to do the tactile maze :( and did not have a maze for non-tactile practice, so I built a Sumo robot. &nbsp; I came in towards the middle of the pack (11 robots), not bad especially since my robot was the only scrap sumo at my level. Its main weapon was a spatula, lifted by 2 servos. I made two smoke makers with copper tubing, nichrome wire, and fire proof fabric. ...</p>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:05:03 -0400Bugg-man the OpenCV ButlerBot (Work in progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bugg-man-the-opencv-butlerbot-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First robot I have ever built (as you can tell from the "Start Here" sensor/servo) Hudl tablet as screen / RGB camera, android running OpenCV, detects red, green and blue areas and moves towards them avoiding obstacles. Arduino UNO board (as I struggled to get PICAXE to talk to the android tablet) Plan on painting the case black (or 3D print a new one) to keep with the whole suit and tie look. Working on adding a voice, but I just cant seem to create the right "Robot Gentlemen" sound. Being built ...</p>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:48:24 -04003DOF open hardware Arduino-based robot armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3dof-open-hardware-arduino-based-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been working on various robots for years now, building up my skills. I finally built my first successful robot arm. It's a 50cm reach version of the ABB 460. I'm looking for other robotics people to help me make more tools to go on the wrist. I've been toying with an automatic tool changer and there's already a wire for a single servo (claw?) and a 12v power source (suction pump?) In the video you can see a repeatability test. about 1mm. I drive too fast and it creates a lot of wobble. ...</p>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:19:08 -0400R1D1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r1d1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first robot project. I am an electronics and computer systems engineer with over 20 years experience. When I was looking to do this in the past the size and cost of the technology was too big.&nbsp; Last year I saw a NOVA program on drones and decided that this can be done on a reasonable budget.&nbsp; I decided to go wiht the Arduino&nbsp;for I/O and a Raspberry Pi for the&nbsp;Brains. This is my R1D1 project (Rev1 Dorid1).&nbsp; I started building this last December but had an ...</p>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:14:39 -0400K9 projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k9-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi there and a big hello to all&nbsp; this is my first post on here and thought i would show all what i have done (see pics) so far i am very happy with my project but i am having trouble with the drive system what i have tryed so far is windscreen motor drilled hole in top added a 5k pot to it&nbsp; taken apart a servo removed the motor from it&nbsp; im using a daul Hbridge to run the motor and have put the servo motor outputs to the hbridge servo is connected to my rc recever problem is i cant ...</p>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 06:37:36 -0400Arduino Rover/Robot made from salvage. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-rover-robot-made-from-salvage<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot I built out of stuff I had laying around. All the software to control the robot is on the netbook. To use the robot you login with a remote desktop application like Teamviewer or Vnc. Once the netbook is connected and all the software is setup we program the arduino to accept keyboard commands on the serial port. Then use the joytokey application to send the PS3 joystick commands over the serial port using putty. The video feed is handled by a free webcam viewing app. Here is a very ...</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:13:08 -0400XLRobots XLR-6 Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xlrobots-xlr-6-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is the new XLR-6 Mech Warfare Ready Hexapod. 12 servo leg system with a center under mounted servo for the custom 3d print swivel base. HD wireless cam, HIgh Detail body and framing. Switchable foot system from Mech battle heavy duty armr foot to the thin racer foot. dual airsoft canons attach t the dome top by removing the cam and relocating it in the fitted space ontop of the canons. powered by 3 7.4v 1300ma Lipo's and the ez-robot v4 controller. comand the bot via voice or app control. stand ...</p>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:06:59 -0400krOnchBot - guiding my first steps into roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kronchbot-guiding-my-first-steps-into-robotics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi! I am a recent robotic hobbyist and started learning this week only. So pardon my simple designs. With the limited time and material that I have at my disposal, I was able to make this current robot. The basic structure rests on a computer "mouse" to which I have added few CDs as wheels. I call this "krOnchBot" - which is a character of Hindu mythology - mouse of Lord Ganesh. Thus compiling the east and the west. Materials needed1 x Arduino uno1 x Servo1 x L293D motor driver2 x Geared motors1 ...</p>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:39:49 -0400Autonomous Racers!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-racers<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone, I’ve posted a lot on LMR, and I build robots for a living, but this is the first time I’ve built a personal robot that I’m able to tell you all about. First off, I got this idea from Fritsl (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/928 ) and I decided I wanted to build a pair of wall racers for my nephew who has always asked me to build him some robots. If you’ve never heard of a wall racer it is a modified RC car with two sonars, one pointing forward the other pointing ...</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:36:01 -0400w00dBobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/w00dbob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRians, This is w00dBoB, my attempt at creating a BoB the Biped. I was so impressed with all the printed BoBs on LMR, I felt an irresistable urge to add yet another member to the ever growing army of our small cuboid friends :)&nbsp; Since I don’t have access to a 3D printer I decided to craft my tiny friend from balsa wood: great strength to weight ratio, easy to process and (personal opinion) a lovely natural appearance. However, I was not too confident with getting the leg-angles glued ...</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:10:39 -0400Canis Majorishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/canis-majoris<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys! This is my atempt to make kind of a rc boat, with some extra things inside. - Made of steel bars and some kind of metal foil (I dont know what metal is this, just know it is used to make gutters); - 24v, 250w brushed, heavy and inefficient motor. - Lipo 4s 5000mah that used to be a 6s (yah, I did shit); - Arduino uno as a brain; - Cameras for some kind of "FPV", with the receiver on the controller; *Secondary camera on the botton of casc for watching the deep waters and get some meditation ...</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:16:55 -0400Steambob Copperpantshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steambob-copperpants<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Steambob Copperpants. Another implementation of Bob the Biped. Parts printed in red and black ABS and painted with model paint. Took the arms of an old doll and screwed them on. WIP: still have to attach the record and playback module. Space is very much an issue here....... Servo's still need alignement. &nbsp; Update 250314: This evening Steambob made his first careful steps into the world! Had to replace two servo's that didn't seem to be 100% and removed (for the time being) the hardware connections ...</p>Sat, 22 Mar 2014 12:44:46 -0400Daileonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/daileon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The field of robotics has advanced greatly in recent years, having a large field of research in finding solutions to everyday problems, such as problems solving mazes and test new designs. The objective of the study is the practice of using an autonomous robot with ultrasonic sensors in solving mazes, using automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and computational logic for educational introduction to robotics. Verifying and analyzing the logic used in the process of solving mazes, where there ...</p>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:15:15 -0400K2AV-001 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k2av-001<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>K2AV-001 is my first "robot" and it recites poems of Dr. Jose Rizal. It is controlled via a remote control so I can hardly call it robot. He is made of scrap, by the way. For the environment!!! I was trying to make his mouth with an LCD interfaced with an arduino clone called Aceduino with atmega328 but it has been three days and I still could not work it out. My uncle told me the IC of my LCD is broken so I am thinking of purchasing another one and continue the job. </p>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:16:57 -0400GajdoBot - universal competiton SHR (line follower, sumo robot, obstacle avoider)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gajdobot-universal-competiton-shr-line-follower-sumo-robot-obstacle-avoider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. My goal was to learn a bit about electronics, robots programming and implementing simple algorithms in code. I've tried to build universal competiton robot. Hope you'll like it and find it useful for your projects. :) prototyping board: chassis built from Lego Technic: previous version of GajdoBot: </p>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:53:14 -0400quadruped > awaiting rebuild :)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruped-awaiting-rebuild<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first attempt to build and run a quadruped. Parts of laser cut acrylic. Powered with an arduino uno and sensorshield. Total of 12 micro- servo's, partially metal geared. It proved very difficult to align the servo's right. It walked, it turned. But was abandoned after I blew up most of the servo's by feeding them 7,4 Volts instead of 5 :P Anyway, it's pretty much a copy of this one: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/34412 I had to use 3mm acrylic, because the lasercut firm had no 4 ...</p>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:49:20 -0400Creeperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/creeper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired by this one: http://www.instructables.com/id/Strandbot-a-solar-arduino-powered-RC-motorize/ Autonomous walker, based on a model of the strandbeest. This unit runs on 20rpm 6 volt motors and walks real slow. On the other hand, it's very silent. Due to it's sweeping sensor it can run autonomous, but it can also be controlled with a bluetooth enabled device. On the front a small speaker, connected to a voice record and playback chip; when it runs into something, it does a Uh-Oh :) &nbsp; Things ...</p>Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:57:05 -0400Hurby toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hurby-toy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(See last update (June 2nd) at the end of the page: designing behaviours).&nbsp; This is Hurby, my current freetime project. It will be a "Hacked Furby" and I must admit that the original idea came from one my daughters last week. I was working on POPSTAR robot and she was helping me, when she told: Dad, why don't you build a Furby for us??. And that night, when I went to bed, I started thinking about it. "Perhaps it isn't a bad idea!..." And the day after I started to study how to accomplish such ...</p>Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:49:41 -0400Polymorph Pennyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polymorph-penny<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Poor Penny version :) No 3D printer ...:) This is my tribute to JerZ's Penny. This one is made with Polymorph, chopsticks,ice cream sticks, 2x 3,6V LiPo batteries and arduino Nano from China :). IR sensors circuit is the same as JerZ's. Sorry for the wire mess still trying to guess where I'm going to hide them... Looks like a trail of web strings... Lol</p>Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:53:52 -0400WSSRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wssr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey there guys! &nbsp; This is WSSR. It stands for Wireless Security Surveillance Rover. It's a prototype of a security-based robot that I built for a Military Science Competition. For now, it runs using an Arduino and a Pololu Motor Driver Shield. The base is the ever-popular Rover 5 from Dagu. The tracked chassis perfectly suits the tasks for carrying out military-related small tasks. For Surveillance purposes, a smartphone is mounted on a pan-tilt bracket. An android app enables the smartphone ...</p>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:11:54 -0400CYSWIIYhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cyswiiy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Totally inspired on my first visit to your website, idle hands surfing to find something to do. CYSWIIY is based on LMRs 'How to........', &nbsp;it's fitted with SRF05 and I want to play with sound and lights. Lots of other ideas going through my head (I love Yellow Drum Machine and want to come up with something equally fun but unique - just not fixed on it yet!) </p>Sat, 08 Mar 2014 03:54:58 -0500Force feedback PS3 dualshock controlled non-autonomous vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/force-feedback-ps3-dualshock-controlled-non-autonomous-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's not really&nbsp;an complete autonomous&nbsp;robot, but still a cool high tech project I would like to share with you!I developed an receiver module with these specifications:- Long range 60mW Xbee Pro transceiver!- Will fit like any RC receiver.- Accelerometer sensor for force feedback to the PS3 controller.- 4 servo or motor connections possible (pan/tilt camera, steering and motor!).- 2 ADC inputs.- 2 open collector outputs, for example lights.- On/off button for cpu sleep. Then I also developed ...</p>Sat, 08 Mar 2014 03:14:39 -0500A Radio-Controlled Ardu Bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-radio-controlled-ardu-bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This a clone of Simple Walker by Edwindertien. Radio control is added. The trade-off of the simple mechanism is the quality of the motion control. Left stick controls the speed - slow, normal, fast, and backward. The right stick controls the direction. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:42:12 -0500Motion Tracking Head Using 4 PIRs, Servo and Arduino Unohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motion-tracking-head-using-4-pirs-servo-and-arduino-uno<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated: Mar 31,2014 - modified program to use PIR only once per HIGH state. I wanted to make a motion tracker originally using sound sensors but that was too much work and I thought using PIRs would be just like programming on and off switches, simpler. This works pretty fair considering it's utter simplicity, not rocket science. I used 4 PIRs (actually 5 but one wiring harness shorted and I was too lazy to fix it), a servo to turn the head (bird), and an arduino uno to do the heavy number crunching ...</p>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 03:26:04 -0500Ratchet the MVPDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ratchet-the-mvpd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Ratchet is to be a Mobile Virtual Presence Device (MVPD). To achieve this goal he utilises a mobile phone to afford capability for 2 way audio, video com's. The use of a mobile phone also enables Ratchet with a MARG Sensor array for localisation capability. In addition to these sensors Ratchet also has 2 * Sharp IR sensors for rudimentary obstacle avoidance. &nbsp; Figure 1: Ratchet Without Phone He is the first robot I have put together using a 3D Printable robotics kit that I have been developing ...</p>Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:40:27 -0500POPSTAR biped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/popstar-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>+++&nbsp;UPDATE 12-march-2014: Added this&nbsp;video&nbsp;to show stand-alone locomotion. There is a problem with the soles of the feet. They must be changed to avoid sliding on the hardwood floor of the room. Neverthelees you can see it walking ... well... dancing&nbsp;. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi All!!! I want to show you my first robot... a biped one. Its name is POPSTAR_1. Why?? So easy, it comes from "POPsicle-STick Autonomout Robot". It is ...</p>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:56:03 -0500MB 3434https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mb-3434<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE April 29, 2014: As for request of fello LMRians I've put those motors in the shopping section of Letsmakerobots: Micro Gear Motor UPDATE April 21 2014: Sadly no progress with the programming but I've got some nice pictures done...here only one of it :-) (scroll down to see the picture) UPDATE April 12 2014: Added a video of MB3434 running in the pub on a table during the Hackaday gathering in Shanghai :-) UPDATE March 28 2014: 3D files on Thingiverse That is work in progress, so not much to ...</p>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:58:47 -0500Ardu Fischertechnik Factoryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardu-fischertechnik-factory<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Single axis industrial robot transports a workpiece from station to station using an electric magnet. A potentiometer is used for position feedback. Final product is dropped into a bin. </p>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:09:34 -0500Lambo - 2WD : A Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lambo-2wd-a-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys, Lots of little projects left on my to-do list. Finally got the bi-ped to walk ( Still wobbly ). Need to complete MBB to follow lines (and solve mazes). But they are on hold for a while. Until this one is done. Meet Lambo. Sorry for the weird name, but this sumo robot plans on emulating the looks of the originial Lamborghini models. Now what has the "Lamborghini Looks" got to do with sumo robots? Well, the rectangular body forms a nice and strong structure for&nbsp; housing the electronic ...</p>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:01:35 -0500Rover spirit 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-spirit-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MORE: www.leblogdecopernic.net </p>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:57:11 -0500Obstacle Avoidance Robot Car - Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-avoidance-robot-car-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:31:47 -0500RC Car to robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-car-to-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys! My name is CreativeCorpse and this is my very first "robot" project. I know that there are probably 5000 diffrent versions of this same exact robot but i dont care...this one is mine haha. Basically i just used a RC car that i found in my niece's box of old toys and took the board out and replaced it with my Arduino Uno r3 with the motor sheild and then ran the motor wires into the sheild and wallah! </p>Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:01:34 -0500Daddy's Robot Car: DRC Mark 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/daddys-robot-car-drc-mark-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well.... It may not be pretty... but it's fun to do... Trying to use the Raspberry Pi and its camera to navigate the room full of toddlers toys... The ultrasonic setup is not being used - navigation is solely down to the vision... A fairly simple algorithm - what's flooring? How far away is the nearest object? If it's too close then turn, else move forward a distance based on how near the objects are. While all this is going on I'm also trying to map things, which makes things a bit slow... Inspiration ...</p>Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:09:15 -0500tinyTableBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tinytablebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: attached code Hi, Meet the tintTableBot. It is called tiny because of 2 reasons- it uses an Attiny2313 and it is small. Although it is an obstacle avoider and can move on most flat surfaces indoor, I still like to call it a table bot as it remains on my work table for most of the time, hence the name tinyTableBot :) Introduction About six months ago, I was writing code for my LED matrix project in the arduino IDE. I made my own hardware, so it was something which made me think hard in ...</p>Sat, 22 Feb 2014 09:34:51 -0500Felix a four legged robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/felix-a-four-legged-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First robot, work in progress. I've written a couple of posts about the design and gait implementation on my blog (http://www.burningservos.com), video and additional info will follow. Added video of trajectory and IK test. Completed the body assembly. Here a couple of shots of Felix posing for the camera: </p>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:23:10 -0500Blackwidow Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blackwidow-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SR-624 BlackwidowBlackwidow is a sumo robot that I have built for the Louisiana Tech University's annual IEEE Robotic Sumo tournament. &nbsp;Specs:1, Dimension: 10in x 6in x 3in2, GreenDot wheels3, 14.4V DC cordless drill battery, 2x12A Sabertooth motor control4, Sheet metal worked chassis (steel)6, Weight: 6.4 lbfFunded, Designed, and Fabricated: Augustine AelevantharaCAD Platform: Solidworks 2013Blackwidow secured 2nd Place in IEEE's Sumo Robot Competition on 13th April, 2013. The 6.4 lbf robot ...</p>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:04:22 -0500Arduinobased Quadropedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinobased-quadroped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HI! So i just finished my first robot and i wanted thanx for a great site with lots of info and inspiration! As this is my robot and i haven´t really been working that much with servos and programming before im sure there will be some things i could hade done better or in a better/simpler way so feel free to comment on things i´ve done wrong so i know for next build. I've taken a few pictures during the process of building and thought i would share them here! &nbsp; So these are the materials ...</p>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:18:04 -0500Beetle Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beetle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:10:38 -0500ROB3 - Rover 5 base experimenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rob3-rover-5-base-experiment<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ROB3, my third robot started out using my ROB1 base, as I wanted to play around with the gyro again using a 2 wheeled robot, but alas, one of the servos died. So what’s a robot builder to do? Use a Rover 5 base of course! I have the 4 motor / 4 encoder version. I wired up everything except the encoders to my Arduino. That’ll be one of my next steps. So now this turned into an experiment to learn to use encoders to maintain a constant speed and relearn the gyro to maintain a rotation rate. As ...</p>Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:47:52 -0500BIGFOOT robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bigfoot-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been working on my most recent robot project build. His name is BIGFOOT. The mechanical aspects are pretty much done now I am stepping into the electrical aspects which involves waterproof wiring and circuitry enclosures and sensor integration etc. This project is still in progress and I am currently testing out the robustness of the drive platform. &nbsp; </p>Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:37:56 -0500Omni-directional Platform for Ohio State robot contest https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omni-directional-platform-for-ohio-state-robot-contest<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Its time for another robot contest! &nbsp; This one is for my Fundamentals of Engineering Honors class at Ohio State. &nbsp;We have been assigned teams of four, and I am the main builder for my team. &nbsp;You can check out the attached video for the course and our finished chassis. &nbsp;Things will change as we add tools, and we may laser cut a final version of the chassis if we have room in the budget.&nbsp; I’ll add videos periodically as we update our robot. &nbsp; The new video shows ...</p>Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:52:48 -0500TCGBTBOCDBASSIC, a BoBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tcgbtbocdbassic-a-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Tentatively Called Grey BoB The Bringer Of Caos, Destruction, Bleakness And Sesame Seed Ice Cream or just TCGBTBOCDBASSIC is a BoB. BoB's need no introduction, this is my own rendition of a BoB, printed the plastic parts on my first weekend of printing with my newly arrived Makibox A6 HT, albeit not a perfect print I believe it's good enough to make a full BoB out of it so that he can join the ranks! No there's still the worse part to come, how to fill that big empty head of his... &nbsp; February ...</p>Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:12:06 -0500Mouse https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mouse<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody, Here is my last robot. The first one I post on LMR. I've been on LMR for quite a long time but never really posted anything. So it's time to start! This robot is a line follower; I wanted to make a bot based on a computer mouse, but didn't want the wheels out of the body. And I also wanted the bot to do something and no just ride randomly. This was quite challenging but I did it I'm quite happy with the bot! The electronic is really simple : a comparator chip drives left or right ...</p>Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:09:03 -0500Chopstix Jr MK2 ( or W.I.P, work in progress!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopstix-jr-mk2-or-w-i-p-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Sorry For the flash. cant turn it off! First of thanks to all for inspiration, and ideas. I spend far too long looking at other peoples work! This is my forth robot, Started with the " start here " robot ( great fun! ) and built a few other wheeled robots, using both Arduino and Picaxe. After being greatly impressed by Odbot's Chopstix ( fantastic machine. I cant even imagine the work that went into the build, and programming) and Lumi's chopstix Jr, I thought I would give it a try. Walking robots ...</p>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 13:07:05 -0500Autonomous Navigation Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-navigation-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:32:45 -0500was once a BOE bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/was-once-a-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I bought a parallax BOE-bot(the arduino robot shield) but had trouble with the 5v outputs when it went through the board. I modified it with some plates I bought at the home depot to make the platform above the BOE-bot platform. &nbsp;the original base and the two continious rotation servos are the only thing that is left from the BOE-bot, the battery is a 6000mAh portable battery from Radioshack, it has usb out, so cut a charging cable and separated out power and ground. it plugs into the power ...</p>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:11:56 -0500Hexbug Spider Hack Project (het kreng)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexbug-spider-hack-project-het-kreng<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>STILL WIP! Goal: Drive a Hexbug Spider using either an Attiny 85 or Attiny 2313 as a brain - also try to make it look cool. Parts list: -Hexbug Spider -Attiny 85 or Attiny 2313 -DRV8835 Dual Motor Driver Carrier (from pololu) -Shift Register 8-Bit - 74HC595 (for driving H bridge using Attiny 85) -IR Kit For Arduino (from DF robot, for manual control) -Ocelli V1.1 (https://www.tindie.com/products/RoboBug/ocelli-v11/?pt=directsearch) obstacle avoidance -2 AAA and 1 AA battery (in series, for power!) ...</p>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:51:12 -0500MiniTrackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minitrack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had an idea to build a tracked rover, capable of driving even upside down. I came up with a design for each side to have a drive gear and two idlers in a triangle formation. And with that I started ordering the parts I would be needing, which unexpectedly arrived on a saturday. Sweet! After drawing it out in pencil and getting rough dimensions I started cutting pieces out of 1/8" HDPE. Pictured are the 150:1 micro gear motors, DRV8833 motor driver, Fio V3 with Xbee, and the tracks and idler gears. Originally ...</p>Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:45:07 -0500Remote controlled Rover 5 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-rover-5-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have a rover 5 chassis (4 motors, 4 encoders). My goal to use this chasis to create a robot that drives around and is controlled by a remote. &nbsp;I am new to robotics and I am unsure about how to assemble my robot chassis / what to do next. After discussion I have decided to use an Arduino Uno with this remote. I already have the board pictured here as well as the Arduino Uno. My Arduino Uno is the one pictured below: I recieved the following parts, along with the chassis itself and a battery ...</p>Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:59:02 -0500Robot Vacuum Cleanerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-vacuum-cleaner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! I have been working on a robot vacuumcleaner for a while now and i would like to share it with you.&nbsp;This project is my experience with robots but i am already thinking of new robot projects for the future. My first idea was to make a little animal like robot pet but after seeing a robot vacuumcleaner in action for the first time i changed my plans. A robot vacuum cleaner seemed a bit more usefull than a robot pet which would probalye end up sitting on a shelf in my room.&nbsp; The ...</p>Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:47:46 -0500Arduino Robot with coil gun / gauss gun drone https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-robot-with-coil-gun-gauss-gun-drone-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> 12V-220V inverter, 2*680uF capacitors, coil, laser sight, 2servo, 4mm projectileIf YOU want more info please write in comments. www.youtube.com/embed/4z0Dn_AkVM0 www.youtube.com/embed/BeFJ_vmmldg </p>Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:24:44 -0500ROB2 Omni-directional wheeled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rob2-omni-directional-wheeled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My second robot, ROB2 was an experiment with omni-directional wheels. I decided on a 3 wheeler as it fascinated me the most. I cut out a couple triangles and went to work. He has an Arduino Mega, sonar, gyro, wireless camera and an Xbee.&nbsp;The video shows the robot driving around in any direction, forwards, back, and sideways. The front is the side with the bread board. ROB2 makes use of a gyro, and boy does the gyro help on this type of robot. When you see him wobble a little when driving sideways, ...</p>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:14:25 -0500ROB1 Prototype using gyro and xbeeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rob1-prototype-using-gyro-and-xbees<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ROB1 was my first prototype robot base, I built a couple years back. His purpose was to get something driving around using a gyro to hold straight line, and wireless communication from my laptop.He’s a tail dragger controlled by an Arduino UNO. I used two continuous rotation servos, a gyro, and an Xbee. I had a second Xbee connected to my laptop, and using a terminal program on my laptop, I sent drive commands to ROB1 via the Xbees.In the video I show how the gyro is used to keep turn rotation ...</p>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:04:29 -0500Self Made 6WD Mega Wild Thumperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-made-6wd-mega-wild-thumper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired from the DAGU wild thumper . I went down the road to make one myself .. a more powerful one .Respect to the creator OddBot. I am using 6 Pololu - 50:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx54L mm . The motors on the central panel are with encoders to keep track of the distance. The Project also includes a 5 DOF robotic arm also hand made. This is the progress . The Alluminium chassis we hand moulded with a hammer :D Next we worked on the suspension .. We used T-joint Pipes for holding the motors .. We used ...</p>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:27:56 -0500Robot Chameleonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-chameleon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Today my daughter and me continued to study our animal encyclopedia. We found the chameleon. I tried to explain her that some species adjust their colors for camouflage in accordance with the vision, but she did not understand, so I built a simple robot chameleon during her afternoon nap. &nbsp; Schematic Materials Arduino Uno or MegaArduino prototype shieldMale pin headersRGB LED3 x resistor 330RGY-31 (TCS3200 breakout board)20cm Ribbon cable (8 wires)Heat shrink tubePing pong ballTwo-component ...</p>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:08:17 -0500Start Here Robot with a Twist!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot-with-a-twist<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This my take on the Start Here robot.&nbsp; I am sure that you can already spot the differences.&nbsp; I have used a VEX robotics kit for the structure and drivetrain and I am using an Arduino Uno for control.&nbsp; The other big difference is the use of the SDM-IO ultrasonic range finder.&nbsp; The servo used is a Hitec HS-422 servo. I also installed a buzzer that will play a tone proportional to the range of an object.&nbsp; It will also sound an alarm if an object comes close enough.&nbsp; The ...</p>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:12:37 -0500A PCB printer for photoresist which uses a PHR-803T Blue-Ray™ pickuphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-pcb-printer-for-photoresist-which-uses-a-phr-803t-blue-raytm-pickup<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; About a year ago my brother and I engaged on a quixotic project to build from scratch a low-cost PCB printer for photoresist.&nbsp; Finally we did it using a Blue Ray™ optical pickup (PHR-803T) and his UV laser/electronics to sensitize Dry-film. The optical pickup is used through his own connector without any modification. We deduced the pinout using reverse engineering and designed a driver for an Arduino UNO to control it. Basically, we can adjust the laser power, turn the laser ...</p>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:31:35 -0500PID Line Following Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pid-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone this is a line following robot I made. It uses PID control. &nbsp; &nbsp; The robot is running at a sixth of its actual speed. I have an onboard buck converter which boosts the input to a stable 9v no matter what the input is; so the speed is always the same. The hardest part was tuning the PID constants I started off with the pololu 3pi constants and changed them until they were perfect for the speed and weight of this bot. I wish I could increase the speed since the current speed is ...</p>Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:53:16 -0500Robotic cooking machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-cooking-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi alll, We've been working on a robotic cooking machine.&nbsp; This is something designed to automate a class of foods - think stir fry, curry, chili, etc.&nbsp; We're kicking off a beta test this week and would be curious to get any feedback you might have.&nbsp; Thanks! </p>Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:39:21 -0500Chibothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chibot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2/5/2014 Finished wiring (see attached schematic) and wrote test codes for the servo, ping and accelerometer. I am still waiting for the 74LS04 and L293D chips to arrive. All express companies here do not work during Chinese New Year holiday. The first video shows the stochastic learning automaton learning who the current U.S. president is. I also attached the code in case you want to play with it. &nbsp; Initial post Chibot - an acronym for child robot - is a little robotic platform I am ...</p>Sun, 02 Feb 2014 09:45:18 -0500I bet you had NO idea that this is my first build....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-bet-you-had-no-idea-that-this-is-my-first-build<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my new friend Edgar. He is a mockup of the LMR starter kit from solarbotics and a 10$ Strandbeest bought on ebay. As you can see i have replaced the wheels with two half's of the strandbeest, which i have attached to the motors with a healthy dose of glue. I do have some problems however. I am afraid that Edgar is blind due to me hooking up the Sharp sensor backwards. Multiple times. And to the wrong pins. Yeah i know im not the best at this. But as soon as i´v bought a new sensor ...</p>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:34:39 -0500Time For A Bi-Ped!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/time-for-a-bi-ped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys! From day 1 on LMR, I have been nothing less than INSPIRED. This Bi-Ped, too, is &nbsp;a result of some pretty cool two legged creatures on LMR. I&nbsp;am still thinking a name for this one. With no access to a 3D Printer, I tried to give him the "Bi-Ped look" from a bunch of things that were not meant for him ( Zumo Chassis Blades, Pan-Tilt Bracket, etc.) and a couple of styrofoam blocks. It all turned out to be pretty well in the end. Right now, I am trying to teach him how to walk. ...</p>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:31:28 -0500Line follower robot & obstacle avoider robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-robot-obstacle-avoider-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:24:55 -0500Start Here robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:00:09 -0500The Illuminatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-illuminator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lego Robot!! I am a total newb to making robots and this is what i have so far! I am using Tamiya twin motor, L298 Dual H-bridge, MSP 430 Launchpad and yes, legos. I want to add led strips to the sides for the illumination, but am waiting to do so. I am currently researching a lot trying to find how i hook up the wires from the motor to the H-bridge or power supply, any help would be very appreciated! </p>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:18:27 -0500Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;After building the "Start Here" bot I wanted to create a walking bot of some kind. I was looking for biped robot ideas on “Youtube” and quickly realized that movement was beyond my skill level and budget. I considered Quadropod and Hexapod walkers. There are some awesome walking bots out there, but the complexity and cost put them out of my range. I also wanted more of a human (linear) gait as opposed to the insect like walk. I had an idea about what I wanted but wasn't finding it. Then ...</p>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:54:04 -0500iRobot Create Office Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/irobot-create-office-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My name is Rick and have no programming background but have always wanted my own robot after watching the movie&nbsp;Short Circuit. From that time on I said "one day I will have my own robot". Well a job opportunity&nbsp;gave me a resion to buy something to start with and I choose the "iRobot Create". I was traveling away from my family for weeks at a time and wanted a way to be mobile within my home. Searching for ideas I ran accross Johnny Chung Lee's&nbsp;video chat robot. This was great and&nbsp;exactly ...</p>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:36:24 -0500iNSIGHThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insight<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What is a space rover A space Rover is a robot which is capable of moving over a rough and difficult terrain and greater information based on what task the robot has been made for The objective may be :- 1 Collecting samples from the surface 2 Search Operations 3 Looking for life forms and so on... Or like in this case…. A rover Capable of overcoming the difficult rough terrain and clicking pictures or taking videos of the planet surface while controlling its own movoment &nbsp;and simultaneously ...</p>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:50:28 -0500BlueBot: An Arduino robot controlled from an Android phone via Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluebot-an-arduino-robot-controlled-from-an-android-phone-via-bluetooth<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After reading about the awesome stuff people have done, I decided to share my modest creation with the community. This is a differential steering robot that can be controlled from an Android phone via Bluetooth. The robot’s “brain” is Arduino Uno compatible board (an “Arduino on a breadboard”). The robot uses a JY-MCU Bluetooth module for communication with the Android phone. A custom Android app, created with the MIT App Inventor 2 essentially acts as a remote control, sending commands ...</p>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:58:06 -0500Gipsy, steps to quadrupodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gipsy-steps-to-quadrupod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As seen in my blog post about Sticky, first attempt to build a quadrupod ended with a jump from the desk. Hopefully, I learned a lot and I was ready to launch the next experiment. My wife just received this very nice material from a friend and there’s enough for me too :) I think the best english translation is paper foam board, but you will see it later. This time, I choosed to get a step further and build a 3DOF quadrupod. As usual, as I don’t have 3D software knowledge, I draw my ideas. Very ...</p>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:21:17 -0500Batee's NewRobo3 platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/batees-newrobo3-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 05.02.2014 Hi guys, I'm slowly making progress on my robot. Today I managed to build a prototype of my motor controller. As I mentioned before, it is a modification of jip's H-Bridge. Here is its schematic&nbsp;http://postimg.org/image/vh1w6oh0d/ &nbsp; &nbsp;it's still in development, but its functional ;) . As I mentioned, I have built its prototype on a breadboard today, it's quite impressive. http://postimg.org/image/t5yqhun9n/ It's quite power hungry, on idle it consumes 14 mA, but the ...</p>Sun, 26 Jan 2014 16:01:47 -0500Scratch1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scratch1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Primary School Project Uses Scratch 1.4 and Python to control the GPIO pins as inputs or outputs The power supply is a 11.1v 850mah 20c Li-Poly into a power supply board which powers the IR Sensors and Motors The Motor control board has 12 5vdc outputs (6 pairs) and 3 i2c bus connectors the next stage is to add an i2c LCD screen and a BMP085 sensor then record the data </p>Sun, 26 Jan 2014 07:35:45 -0500RalphBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ralphbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>RalphBot has been in progress for about 3 years now and has gone through several revisions as I have had time to work on him. He started out as a quadruped bot, but quickly outweighed the servos ability to lift him! Revision 2 I made a second modification which added a pan-tilt camera and a custom built (bodged) chassis out of the steel case from a PC CD-ROM drive which turned out to be a surprisingly stable platform. I burned out several drill bits making the mounting holes. The drive motors ...</p>Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:54:43 -0500Ardu Armatronhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardu-armatron<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2/19/14 - full 6-motor control1/31/14 - Arduino Nano, DK Electronics 4 motor control board, and IR remote are all functional.1/25/14 - End Effector Testing is done.1/23/14 - Old toy from Radio Shack has undergone surgery.The following six&nbsp;actions are moved by 6 stamp-size motors:1. Finger&nbsp;open/close2. Hand up/down3. Hand turn CCW/CW4. Lower arm turn CCW/CW5. Upper arm up/down4. Upper arm turn CCW/CWThe original 6 functions were controlled from the two joysticks.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:58:46 -0500Sherlock (AKA Vexter) - Hide-&-Go Seek Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sherlock-aka-vexter-hide-go-seek-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: 28 Jan 2014 So Vexter is no more or he has been upgraded to point of minimal recognition. This is now Sherlock. He will amusing me and my kids in the near future. He is designed to play hide and go seek using a variety of sensors. The PIR motion sensor will detect warm bodies and will guide the robot to a general vicinity, the ultrasonic sensor will be used for obstacle avoidance and detection and the compound eye will look for movement at close range. Once Sherlock is "tagged" he will ...</p>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:26:40 -0500Cerberus Remote Operated Rover Prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cerberus-remote-operated-rover-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Cerberus, a robot I made with my team as an engineering design project. It is designed to operate in a simulated Mars terrain. It's purpose is to pick up and deploy small probes into the ground. For the course, the target soil were cups of sand on top of an incline. We also had to pick up a wire frame prism and transport it to the other end of the course. Since the objective was to deploy three probes, we built the claw to hold all of them. We were limited to the VEX kit that was ...</p>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:04:35 -0500Rock Crawlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rock-crawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 5/16/14 Sorry I haven't updated this project in a while... Been busy with other projects which I should be making posts about soon ;) Anyways, my intention with building this bot was to take it to a competitive technology fair, that day came and went and this project recieved the highest award at the competition! I've now been invited to present this project to several hundred educators this fall. So needless to say, I'm thrilled with what's happened. I've made some significant progreess since ...</p>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:44:00 -0500Simple Beetle Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-beetle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first project on LMR :-) A simple obstacle avoiding robot I built this weekend using a standard "beetle bug" design. It contains no microcontroller, only two microswitches, motors, batteries and some wire. The cat likes it. </p>Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:48:27 -0500Scrap "Decipede" Walker/Rollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrap-decipede-walker-roller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Just posting what I have done thus far. When I posted Decascrap a while back, I stated that I had a different idea to begin with. Well, here is the start of it! My goal is to have this segment be able to walk (caterpillar like locomotion), in addition to being able to fold into a hexagon to roll. The individual guitar pick "legs" are perpendicular to the unfolded bot, allowing for it to turn while walking/rolling. They move back/forth using the same hinges and basic setup of Decascrap, only with ...</p>Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:16:11 -0500YAQ - Yet Another Quadrupedalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yaq-yet-another-quadrupedal-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>YAQ - Yet Another Quadrupedal - is a four legged walking robot. This project demonstrates utilization of various crawling gaits to achieve synchronized movement of the robot. Each of the tested gaits is statically balanced, the dynamically balanced gaits are outside the possibilities of this project. The mechanical construction uses 3 mm plywood and budget 9 gram servos. One compact PCB accommodates complete electronics, which consists of micro-controller Atmel Mega168, custom made servo shield based ...</p>Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:17:37 -0500TaLoS-5 v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/talos-5-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hello, &nbsp; This is my new robot. It’s a clone of Johnny 5. Consisting of 15 servos and its’ weight is 2.45Kg and height 30cm. &nbsp; Head is composed of 2 servos, 1 corona cs-292mg 2.2Kg and one esky 1.2Kg where it moves an ultrasonic up and down, left and right. Sensor can track fetters in front of the robot. &nbsp; Hands have 5dof and are composed of 4*servos mg966 13Kg, 4*mg995 15Kg and 2 mini servos corona cs292mg 2.2Kg for its clamp. &nbsp; Trunk is composed of ...</p>Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:02:20 -0500Arduino Rover(Final name TBD)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-rover-final-name-tbd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 1/3/24 Code and Videos added....Video on the headlights test and automatic obstacle avoidance test. Videos here :&nbsp;http://youtu.be/SZA4--jDd7U &nbsp;and&nbsp;http://youtu.be/XaVSwtYGNgs&nbsp;(Embed not working for some reason.) Cheers! Update 27/2/14 Small update on the rover....added headlights (activated wirelessly through the remote) and the HCSR04.Also made good progress on the automatic braking code. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 22/2/14 Hello fellow LMR folks...in this update ...</p>Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:23:57 -0500Arduino Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I am new to building robots and I decided to attempt a project that would be challenging, ultimately I decided this chellenge would best come from a robotic arm. The main design consists of two continuous rotation servos and two regular servos. The frame is made out of paint stir sticks and the base, 2x4's. Although I am proud of how I built the robot, the pride and joy of my design has to be the claw. I bent a peice of card stock to the desired shape and hot glued a spring from a pen to keep the ...</p>Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:36:32 -0500Robbie the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robbie-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Robbie the Robot http://escaliente-robotics.blogspot.com.au/ The project is a couple of years in the making he is a 2 wheel differential drive robot with a Inmoov upper body the servos in the arm have been replaced with gear motor controlled with I2C the head has 2 Dynamixel servos for pan and tilt The attached video shows the first driving test using a PS3 joystick. The second shows a test of the arm moving with the gear motors instead of the servos next test will be with the arm ...</p>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:47:31 -0500Object tracking / chasing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-tracking-chasing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Using openCV running on a completely underpowered laptop to identify and track an object. For this proof of concept, a blue ball is tracked. I send calculated servo positions via serial comms to the Arduino over USB for servo movement. When the object is lost from the camera frame, it will begin a search pattern using the pan/tilt camera mount (this is currently not implemented, and probably wont be until after uni exams). Upon finding the object, it will move towards it. Robot movement/obstacle ...</p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:18:12 -0500Explorer Robot Rover - Acerola01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-robot-rover-acerola01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Project completely rewritten***&nbsp;Version of January 28 &nbsp; 0 - ONCE UPON A TIME... (A BRIEF HISTORY) This is my first project, a explorer rover with robotic claw controlled at distance by radio control. I am calling Acerola01 because of the typical fruit from Brazil. The objective this project is to learn and know the various devices and actuators that make up a robotic vehicle, such as Arduino&nbsp;board, software/sketch, interface boards, motor drives, motors, radio control, cameras, ...</p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:52:46 -0500Basic Tracked Robot (proofing for use in later prototyping)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-tracked-robot-proofing-for-use-in-later-prototyping<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mechanical: The original build took about 4 hours to get all the parts to fit together, but was unstable and off balance. After a few days of chewing on rebuilding the whole thing after unsatisfactory modifications, I tore it down. The final version took about 4 hours to build, cut acrylic for and rewire. The Tamya kits made the mechanical part of this one a cakewalk, and I still got to practice my acrylic cutting/drilling techniques making multiple base plates over the rebuilds. Electrical: The ...</p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:34:15 -0500Tracked Obstacle Avoider with Ultrasonic Sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-obstacle-avoider-with-ultrasonic-sensor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a tracked obstacle avoider robot. It navigates around via ultrasound. Its ultrasonic sensor was mounted on a mini servo motor so it can look around while it moves.&nbsp;The robot has a PIC16F628A and a L293B on it. It uses a 9V alkaline battery for power. </p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:56:25 -0500motoko reloaded - msp430 neural network line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motoko-reloaded-msp430-neural-network-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>line follower using two linear neurons (controllers) PD for differential and I for speed; both with antiwindup, error filtering and simulated annealing tunning (take about 80 loops in short testing line loop); second controll stage is curve predictor - table of curves to prevent overshoot (still present) </p>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:43:58 -0500ArduDinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardudino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1/17/2014 - Walk with Tail algorithm and video added. This project is much more interesting than I originally thought. The walking mechanism is adopted from the Lego book. Four legs are driven by two RCX motors. A servo motor in the back&nbsp;is servered as a tail but I have not figure out how to use it yet. </p>Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:47:06 -0500APM 2.5 Ardurover GPS Guided Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/apm-2-5-ardurover-gps-guided-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After seering that many people like making their rc quad-copters/ helicopters and planes autonomous by use of gps guided flight controllers, i throught i would try making an autonomous rover since not many people make some. For my application, i used an Ardupilot 2.5. (re-branded as the "HK pilot Mega" by hobbyking which based on the same chip that is at the heart of the arduino mega 2560. It is also configured for use on rc boats and rc cars.I purchased the parts from numerous vendors but on a good ...</p>Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:47:26 -0500Light Seeker, with obstacle avoidancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-seeker-with-obstacle-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update, 21/01/2014 I found that the ultrasonic sensor struggles with "box" obstacles towards its front flanks, probably due to reflection. Therefore to stop it "snagging" i had to add some bump switches (which i have been meaning to do for a while). I tried to add the bumps to interupts, but it ended up being so complex, it was much easier just to add this section of code into the begning of each "forward motion" while loop &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if (digitalRead (LBumper) == LOW) { &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Serial.println("Left ...</p>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:06:32 -0500Light Chaserhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-chaser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first bot and made this using two ldr and arduino . </p>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 02:04:23 -0500Chariot Security Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chariot-security-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Ok first a little something about the name :) Thought about some fancy name but after that profile picture it reminded me of a Roman Chariot so it got baptized that same moment :) This is still in its early days, but it is supposed to become a security (line follower) robot, that goes through predefined path, and stops at some specific points. It has a USB camera plugged to the Raspberry Pi that streams to a local site. The robot will be autonomous but it can be accessed through the internet ...</p>Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:49:19 -0500My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-31<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hallo LMR community! After following your great projects for over one year, it's time to submit my first robot. As long as I can remember, I was always been interested in robots. Thanks to arduino now I'm able to build my own robots. Step 1 It is a simple rover that uses an ultrasonic sensor on a servo to detect obstacles, and two continuous rotation servos to drive. The chassis is made from aluminium. &nbsp; Step 2- added yoghurt cup as body to protect robot's life from my little son ;-)- added ...</p>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:56:23 -0500Insect Bot Minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insect-bot-mini-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 01/16/2014: Please scroll down to the Sharp IR sensor part of this writeup. Hello LMRians,&nbsp; The Insect Bot is starting to run, walk, hop, turn,etc. A big thanks to the generous guys at DFRobot and Lumi himself, for organizing the free giveaway. I was dying to pounce upon the free kit, not just because it was free, but because it was a real creature-like robot. Here, I present to you the unboxing, the build, the documentation and the review, a 4-combo pack, of the Insect Bot Mini Kit from ...</p>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:59:48 -0500Bhobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bhobot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>//it was built earlier itself. nothing much to say. enjoy. On request from Lumi and others, well let me explain it. The box is from our car. It contained a relay and some&nbsp; damaged circuit, most probably to control the turning lights. I removed all those things. The linkages, i got some plastic piece(small sheet sort of). As far as i remember, it was from the back cover of old tubelight choke. Heated up the blade of a paper cutter and cut them in shape. They left some black marks. so with an ...</p>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:05:30 -0500Very Advanced Droid Exploration Robot (VADER) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/very-advanced-droid-exploration-robot-vader<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Service Droid. Meet VADER, &nbsp;the Very Advanced Droid Exploration Robot. Ok, I admit it, the name is a stretch but it was fun to come up with. &nbsp;Everyone knows that Darth Vader was OB1's apprentice until he turned to evil. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; I'm going &nbsp;to&nbsp;attempt to chronicle the final assembly of the Dagu Kit, designed by OddBot and also the additions and modifications I hope to make to it. I'm planning to use a Spider Controller and a 4-Channel Controller, both also produced ...</p>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:00:32 -0500MSP_BOT (Multi Sensor Platform Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/msp-bot-multi-sensor-platform-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my attempt to master different navigation sensors in one single robot, via the upload of the appropriate code. Made of two CDs, some spacers, 2x 6V DC motors, a caster wheel, one 9g micro Servo, one,Ultrasound sensor, two LDR and to sets of IR emitter and receiver pairs. Code alterations from Chickenparmi and JerZ for the IR navigation (thanks for sharing :) ) Sorry for the wire mess.... :):):) As you can see the ultrasound navigation is a bit twitchy, because I believe that sometimes ...</p>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:48:13 -0500Gary, the 4WD experimenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gary-the-4wd-experiment<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After some years following different DIY sites and forums, I decided that it was time to jump in. I choose to start with a premade platform to ease first steps (which was wrong, but I discovered it later ;) ) The 4WD DFRobot platform is well made, instructions are available and quite complete: Step after step, the work started well: Add the wheels, put a controller board: &nbsp; I decided to post on LMR at this stage but in fact I worked further since the last picture. I'll complete with my Sharp ...</p>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:46:00 -0500How to make world's smallest line follower robot (robo Rizeh)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/how-to-make-worlds-smallest-line-follower-robot-robo-rizeh<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>How to make world's smallest line follower robot (vibrobot) "roboRizeh" weight: 5gr&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; size: 19x16x10 mm by: Naghi Sotoudeh www.roborizeh.ir The word "Rizeh" is a Persian word that means "tiny". Rizeh is a vibration based very small robot. It is driven by two vibrators of cell phones. This makes the robot very low cost to build and implement. The robot is able to perform linear and circular motions as two basic motions in mobile robots. Control mechanism of the robot employs ...</p>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:58:20 -0500Multipurpose Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multipurpose-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot as an all-around robot to jump start my way into Arduino. I self taught myself everything about this robot from code to hardware and have taken no formal classes in computer programming or electronics. The robot took aproximately 8 months to complete. The chassis of the bot is a 2wd platform that is highly configurable and features tons of connection points, ideal for a all around experimentation bot. I later added a third plate in order to have even more options for connections ...</p>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:10:04 -0500ArduNanoMShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardunanoms<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1/8/2014 - Original Lego Mind Storms parts with a new brain (Arduino Nano). </p>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:39:57 -0500MBB - Micro Beetle Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mbb-micro-beetle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRians, First of all, I don't know if Micro Beetle Bot is really the correct name for this robot. It isn't that small to be included into the lists of micro-level robots that I have been fascinated to see here on LMR, however, it isn't that big as well. Well, it does use the Beetle as the micro-controller and it also is a bot, so those count in! I don't have concrete information on the dimensions of a robot to be classified as micros or minis or macros. But logically, anything tiny is a micro ...</p>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:58:37 -0500Nano Crawler (nCee)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nano-crawler-ncee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nano Crawler is a very small robot inspired by the MicROBot challenge, although it won't be finished for at least another month or two. Here's a picture showing the CAD model: Here's what the parts looked like coming out of the printer: And here are a few more pictures: The big round thing is the tread mold - I'm going to try and pour molded polyurethane treads, much like I did with the tires for Seeker 2x. It has 3 ProxDot IR sensors, and a 24mm x 24mm PCB that will include an ATmega328 and ...</p>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:31:54 -0500Robot for the yard - just not sure exactly what it'll do yet thoughhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-for-the-yard-just-not-sure-exactly-what-itll-do-yet-though<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone - this was my crowning achievement of the holidays - taking an arm from standard robot kit materials and anchoring it to an all-terrain RC Chassis. The reason for doing this was I wanted something to move around my yard - I may tweak it some to try and actually pull weeds for me - that'll take a lot of programming, so maybe as a start I'll stick to orange and lemon branches after pruning as they have too many thorns. After tweaking the robot arm a bit and putting some spacers on the ...</p>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:15:42 -0500NanoSeekerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nanoseeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NanoSeeker is a very small, autonomous underwater vehicle. Almost all of the structural parts were 3D printed on a Dimension uPrint, including the propeller. It has: AVR ATmega328 microcontrollerBluetooth module as a serial portHoneywell HMC6343 i2c 3-axis compass, with integrated 3-axis accelerometerProvisions for a very small, SPI pressure sensor (not installed at this time)Custom made linear actuators for dive plane and rudder, using pager gearmotors2 Lipo batteries wired in series (7.4 volts)Magnetic ...</p>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 20:36:06 -0500Cardbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cardbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot and also my first electronic project, thank you the folks at LMR for a site that is so easy to learn from. Cardbot There is nothing very special about this robot he just navigates around without crashing into things (most of the time). His body is a fairly stiff cardboard cut into the shape of a regular octagon, the wheels are made of plastic jar covers with rubber bands to improve traction, each wheel is connected to the servo horn with screws, connections are made with jumper ...</p>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:44:28 -0500Seeker 2x Mini Sumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/seeker-2x-mini-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Seeker 2x was my final mini-sumo robot, designed from the start to be low, fast, and aggressive. It was a "spare no expense" kind of project, and probably cost somewhere in the ballpark of $1000 - $1500 by the time I was done. It has an AVR ATmega128 as the processor, running C. It has two line sensors on the bottom, and a total of 5 IR opponent sensors. It is a regulation mini-sumo, in that it is less than 100mm x 100mm, and weighs less than 500 grams. I have a lot of detail and build pictures on ...</p>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:28:38 -0500Rozhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roz<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Roz is a Bioloid-based quad walker. It has a BeagleBone Black linux single-board computer controlling it using Python. The Bioloid bus is connected to the BBB over USB using a custom bus board I designed. Roz uses three Sharp GP2D12 IR range sensors for obstacle detection. They are connected to the bus using a custom I/O board. Roz uses a modified version of NUKE (ported to Python) for inverse kinematic based walking. </p>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:48:06 -0500uCee (MicroCrawler)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ucee-microcrawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: uCee is now fully running MicroPython on a custom ARM board I designed and made. Update: So I've printed the lid, and it looks much nicer now. Update: I've got a bunch more done now, since my Teensy 3.1 carrier PCB finally showed up. I've done up a test fitting of everything, and it all seems to fit pretty well: You can read a bunch more details on my blog post:&nbsp;http://blog.huv.com/2014/01/ucee-coming-together.html &nbsp; &nbsp; uCee (MicroCrawler) is a small tracked robot I designed ...</p>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:04:59 -0500Chopstick Junior Resurrectedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopstick-junior-resurrected<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone First of all I would like to congratulate everyone for such an amazing community. I don't have a robotics or electonic engineering backgroung (I'm a Chemical Engineering major) :) but I've always loved electronics and robotics. I've started to rekindle a long forgoten interest a couple of months ago when I bought a Raspberry Pi and eventualy bought an Arduino, and it's been fun ever since... This is my first quadrapod and I decided to replicate Chopstick Junior because I loved it when ...</p>Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:08:43 -0500Bottoo! Platform to test ranging sensors and algorithmshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bottoo-platform-to-test-ranging-sensors-and-algorithms<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: 03/14/2014 &nbsp; I've finally mounted the awesome&nbsp;Open Source Laser Range Finder&nbsp;(OSLRF01) onto&nbsp;Bottwo&nbsp;with a panning servo to provide mapping functionality. &nbsp; I was previously attempting to do this with the Sonar, but was stymied by limited range and cone size. &nbsp; The narrow beam and greater sensing distance of the LIDAR will give me the ability to accurately map out a room in near real time, and then use the other sensors for closer proximity measurements. &nbsp; How ...</p>Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:39:46 -0500Rover (working name)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-working-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Work in progress. I don't know if this will be 2 robots or one yet. My wife got me an OWI Robotic Arm kit and a DFRobot 4wd Chassis for christmas. I picked up some L293D motor driver shields, ultrasonic senors, IR recievers and a couple micro servos. Last night I got the arm set up to run off the motor board and set up a serial communication controller in java. I still need to put feedback pots on the arm joints to tell rotation vs pulsing the motors for 500ms per click, but for now its ...</p>Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:49:57 -0500Arduino mini sumo robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-mini-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updata 10/2/2014 Finally the Mcmaster University SUMO Robot competition ended, my robot got the third place. It is fun and an excellent experience. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Update 23/ 1/ 2014 now i have a new problem, when i plug in the usb to arduino UNO, the program is working as i expect, however, when i plug in the battery to ardunio instead of usb, my robot is not acting as it should. would anyone plz tell me why is this happening? &nbsp; &nbsp; I'm a second year mechatronic student and im ...</p>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:52:14 -0500My Latest Robot, the "Artemis Nightshade"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-latest-robot-the-artemis-nightshade<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The "Artemis Nightshade" is my second LMR robot, named after a friend's favorite character.&nbsp; The Artemis is a new robot as well as a continuation of my "Luna Rose" project The Artemis impliments some upgrades I had planned and purchased for the Luna, such as the RC Truck style wheels, Bluetooth and a LCD for feedback. Unlike the Luna Rose which used a L298 motor controller, the Artemis uses a Pololu VNH5019 Arduino Shield configured as a stand alone controller inside the chassis to simplify ...</p>Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:16:30 -0500Obstacle avoiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-avoider-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Materials needed 1 x Arduino uno/duemilanove. The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328.You can read more detailshere. &nbsp; 1 x Standard servoServos are basically Dc motors with position feedback that means you can tell the microcontroller through your code to move the servo to the desired position.In arduino a standard servo can be moved between 0 to 180 degree and 90 is the servo center(makes sense).Most of the hobby servos run happily between 4.8V to 6V.Supplying more ...</p>Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:48:52 -0500Big Trak, my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-trak-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I used to have one of these when I was a kid,so when I saw one online cheap I thought I would get it. When it arrived i found that it was one of the new type ones. So i decided to rip it apart :) So far I have ripped out all the insides and fitted a platform inside to fit everything to.&nbsp;&nbsp; The only things in there I am keeping are the motors and gears and the speaker.&nbsp; LED is going to be changed for a laser. It will be run off an Arduino Uno paired with a l293d motor drive shield.&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:47:19 -0500"zig-zag" microbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zig-zag-microbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my robot, made for the microbot challenge. I did like to use of parts I already had lying around instead of buying new parts. &nbsp; I did want to merge 2 9g servos into each other to make a small robot. so I did take them apart and removed the potentiometers. Then filed the hole bigger so the motor of the opponent side would fit in more deeply. Also removed the notch using a knife. Then this is the result: 2 servos together but only 1 servo width. Then added the gears again except ...</p>Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:11:50 -0500Aimie - Humanoid (biped) robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aimie-humanoid-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What it does: Aimie is a bipedal humanoid robot that I'm currently working on, it is my first submition to LMR and my first robot ever. It&nbsp;utilises many servos for movent, with a Raspberry Pi and an SSC32 to control it. Aimie will have an AI written in Java, running on top of Arch Linux, the AI will be able to move the chassis depending on inputs it receives, for example a gyroscope will tell the AI if it's about to fall over and correct its position by putting a foot out. Software: So far, ...</p>Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:02:08 -0500Shellmohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shellmo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nice to meet you. I'm a hobbyist from Japan.At first, I feel LMR is an awesome community !There are a lot of unique and creative robots.All of your works are really NICE !There are no community like LMR in Japan.I think there is a difference between the maker's culture of Japan and Western country.But, we have the same spirit as you. &nbsp; Today, I want to introduce my robot platform "Shellmo". It will be too long to write all, so, I write unique points shortly. &nbsp; Unique points of Shellmo Shell:Shell ...</p>Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:50:49 -0500FLoEBot version 0.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/floebot-version-0-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the original robot on which FLoEBot is based. At the time I had not discovered LMR but I had found these phototransistors from DFRobot that are used in fire detection. The pump used here was ripped from a toy helo. Of course the pump was a bad choice as it sprayed a very thin stream making it extremely difficult to hit the flame itself. The concept did work though and of course I made a plan to improve upon this as can be seen in FLoEBot. &nbsp; Update: Dec. 29 '13 &nbsp; For detecting the ...</p>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:58:49 -0500Robot Ducky , 6 legged walking robot , micro servoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-ducky-6-legged-walking-robot-micro-servos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a cool little project I'm doing as a gift to a guy who loves robots and rubber ducks. It just makes sense that the robot technology would take over the ducky like the Borg! There is 3d printing involved to make the legs and the ducky core is 3d printed as well. All the 3d print was done by my friend Anthony who is pretty awesome at the 3d printing. This uses a makerbot replicator 2. In the build you will see servo blanks which are just 3d printed substitutes so i dont get paint or epoxy ...</p>Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:34:27 -0500FLoEBot (Fire Locator and Eliminator roBot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/floebot-fire-locator-and-eliminator-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>FLoeBot was born out of a quest to build something different from what everyone else at my college had been doing for years. I also wanted to build something that would require the use of several sensors all working in tandem and&nbsp;with several options for control. i had also recently discovered eagleCAD and learned how to do surface mount soldering, so this was my first foray into PCB design and SMD soldering. Some credit goes to Oddbot as his work on splatbot gave me ideas on how to implement ...</p>Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:25:47 -0500Hormes all terrain robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hormes-all-terrain-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is not a cat toy. My first personal robot after being involved in the FIRST Robotics Competition since 2006, an outdoor robot named Hormes, after the Greek spirit of setting oneself into motion. It has an all steel frame, an arduino for a brain, listens to a regular xbox controller, and runs on 12 volts and over most terrain. Current weight is 52.5 pounds / 23.8 kilos.&nbsp; Top speed is around 10mph, determined by opening a gps speedometer app on my phone, setting the phone on the robot, and ...</p>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:32:56 -0500Trainable Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trainable-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, This is my six degree's of freedom robotic arm. I am building this for my schools science fair but Im also building it because I love robotics. Anyways the accyrlic pieces were laser cut from my schools laser cutter and I got the file for the pieces of thinigverse, specfically here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:387&nbsp;. Instead of using 6 average hobby servos, like a regular robotic arm would have, I used six of adafruit's analog servos. These servos have an extra wire coming from the servo ...</p>Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:07:45 -0500ArduinoT800https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinot800<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PLEASE ENTER YOUR COMMENT. My name is Kaled Alejandro Souky Ortiz; I live in Ciudad Bolivar, Bolivar's State, Venezuela. Although I have a degree in Law, from a very young age I felt a great passion for electronics, and my parents always supported me. All projects I have done, including the one I am presenting, was made in a small room located at my home, which I use as a workshop, availing myself of tools such as: soldering iron, rotary tool, etc. The materials and components used are basically: ...</p>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:47:36 -0500Fun with shape lock- Desk guard https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fun-with-shape-lock-desk-guard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Despite all of the robots I've built, I've never actually programed a robot before. &nbsp;This is my step into the world of arduino.&nbsp; Chris the carpenter's desktop robot (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/38955) inspired me to build a desk robot of my own.&nbsp; Most of my tools are back at college, so I’m building this guy with one bag of ShapeLock and two servos. So far ShapeLock is great, it’s basically rapid prototyping for the 3D printer-less.&nbsp; I’ve got the ...</p>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:32:09 -0500Tiny Light Seeker (TLS)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tiny-light-seeker-tls<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, that is something what sits on my desk for a while and never got finished. Inspired by Yahmez&nbsp;and his&nbsp;The MicRObot Challenge and also one of my Chinese friends little PVC robots I built this little light seeker. There is not much to tell anyway. My main purpose building it however was to see how small I can build with just a few basic parts and components as well using that motor/controller assembly which would be a waste to just keep it in a trash box. The body is made of ABS sheet ...</p>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:57:35 -0500Smart Doodle Bot - ES100 Group 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smart-doodle-bot-es100-group-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ES100 Group 5 Final Project Instructor: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/user/20806 &nbsp; &nbsp; Our class project was to construct a robot. The requirements for the robot(as per project prompt): -use an Arduino board -play music we programmed our robot to play "Ode to Joy" using a motor as a speaker -"dance" our robot will move forward, backwards, and turn left slightly 11 times -program it to draw with a dry erase marker we programmed our robot to draw a thunderbolt -respond to a sensor ...</p>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:39:10 -0500DN0tnaBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dn0tnabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My version of obstacle avoidance bot: Made out of: 2 hacked microservo 2 servo - front &amp; head Some 3d printed parts (optional) Meccano parts &amp; some bionicles parts for the arms Arduino Batteries </p>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:18:37 -0500Alfredo (aka K2K9)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alfredo-aka-k2k9<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was a robot built by me and renatose in past September at Campus Party Europe in London. (I know it's a bit late). After some drinks in one of the nights we decided that we should build a robot with the empty cans we had. However the security guards didn't tought it was a good idea to let us enter the event site with two plastic bags filled with empty beer cans at 3 am in the morning and after about ten minutes Renato agreed to put the cans in the trash. In spite of that, we wanted to build ...</p>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:48:32 -0500motoko - neural network line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motoko-neural-network-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is simple line following robot with minimalistic hardware; Controll algorithm is derivated from PID, improved for this application to two PDD2 controllers (proportional - derivative - 2nd derivative) switched with fuzzy multiplexer. Six controller constants were geneticly calculated on mathematical robot model in Ruby. </p>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:54:44 -0500Jade Rabbit - the moon cake delivering robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jade-rabbit-the-moon-cake-delivering-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1/19/14 - Outdoor testing to follow a hexagonal path. Direction is determined by HMC5883L. 1/18/14 - Arduino Uno is replaced with a Mega. &nbsp; 1/6/14 - Digital compass is operational. &nbsp; 1/3/14 - GPS is relocated to the outside of the body. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12/30/13 - A GPS with LCD is done. Initial outdoor test showed the longitude, latitude measurements can vary by up to 10m.Therefore, the indoor movement is not practical. The 2-1/2" Du-Bro wheels are good for driveway and parking lot ...</p>Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:59:24 -0500Basic Robots for my Kidshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-robots-for-my-kids<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Some time ago my two boy (ages 10 and 9) really wanted to build a robot. I obliged but I wanted them to learn a lot of basics along the way. I also didn't want to assemble a kit with pre-made circuit boards. I thought they would get a kick out of wiring up the parts themselves and claim that they really did build it themselves. My goal was to have A) something simple enough for them to grasp the principles, B) something big enough that it felt substantial, was easy to assemble&nbsp;and also had ...</p>Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:28:53 -0500Computer controlled robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/computer-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey everyone. If you know my first LMR robot thats the geobot you might know that am good only at electronics not in mechanics so please be gentle with the design of the bot. So this bot works like a simple radio controlled toy. the transmitter is connected to Arduino UNO which connects the transmitter circuit to the USB or serial port of the computer. The Processing app is made in such a way that when key '8' is pressed on the keyboard the app displays a image of a forward arrow and writes 'f' to ...</p>Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:15:29 -0500Smash 'n Dashhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smash-n-dash<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I saw a video clip of a mini sumo bot a while ago and set out on a mission to build one for my 5 year old son. Being my first robot, it turned out to be quite a challange and after a lot of struggling and tons of fun it's finally working. &nbsp; I started with the circuit design which basically consists of the following: 1 x 18f2550 loaded with a modified usb boot loader 2 x L293D motor controllers, piggy backed to handle the load 2 x CNY70 optical sensors to detect the line 2 x IR Led and IR remote ...</p>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:06:02 -0500Yellow Funhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-fun<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I built this model out of stainless steel scraps from my welding shop&nbsp;workplace several years ago. I had it working with a Radio control transmitter and ran it around San Francisco Bay in several spots before storing it for awhile.&nbsp; Well a couple of months ago I finished chopping it shorter a little bit &amp; rewelded it back together to make it lighter. Now I want to replace all the RC stuff with something a little more advanced so I could have it run autonomously in a pattern which ...</p>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:50:32 -0500Coretech Bluetooth Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/coretech-bluetooth-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a bluetooth remote which lets you control your robot using an Android phone or tablet. Features: easy to use (I wrote an example sketch, no need to care about the complicated parts)really fastMultitouch for the main joysticksshould work on all screen sizes (I hope so)&nbsp; You can find the links and installation instructions here: http://coretechrobotics.blogspot.de/ &nbsp; &nbsp; EDIT: I think I forgot to mention the hardware side: This should work best with a HC-05 Bluetooth Module connected ...</p>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:52:27 -0500Gorlienhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gorlien<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another walking robot printed from 3D printer and using Arduino UNO with expansion board and BT. This gorilla type of walker should concider as quadraped but also biped. I build the concept by using Lego Technic and see if this is doable. It seems works O.K. so I start draw parts from SketchUp. &nbsp; Apparently, it comes out quiet different than the concept one above. I am glad all 9G servos works fine to carry the weight. &nbsp; A shot from back. In this design I tried not to use support to print ...</p>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:58:18 -0500uArmⅠ:An open source robot arm projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/uarmi-an-open-source-robot-arm-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>uArm is a 4-axis parallel-mechanism robot arm, inspired by the ABB PalletPack industrial robot arm&nbsp;IRB460.&nbsp; It is made up of laser cut acrylic or wood parts, powered by standard RC hobby servos, and controlled by an Arduino-compatible board. In parallel-mechanism robot arm, most of the masses concentrate on the base, making the robot much more stable and allows the upper Arm to react really fast. </p>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 04:55:51 -0500Nova 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nova-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:03:02 -0500Obstacle Detector Ultrasound https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-detector-ultrasound<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I call this robot Explorer :) This can decide its own path using SRF05 ultra sound sensor. Its primary path is going forward, but if it finds obstacle within 20cm distance, it checks right and left. By comparing the distance of the obstacles in both right and left (if present) it decides its path. A 16x2 LCD has been used to display the information about what the robot is doing. The brain of this robot is an Arduino Mega 2560, I know same thing could be done using the UNO or just the ATmega8. But ...</p>Sun, 01 Dec 2013 14:06:45 -0500Obstacle Detector Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-detector-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This was my first robot project based on ATmel micro controller. I've used two gear motors, a LCD to display the ADC values of the sensors, IR emitter and receivers, L293D motor driver and my old Canon printer to build the body. I used ATmel Studio 6 as my compiler, I recommend this as its working environment is similar to Visual Studio (if you are familiar to it). I managed the wheels from a toy car :) Vero boards were used to make the circuitry of this robot. This is a very basic robot which ...</p>Sun, 01 Dec 2013 13:26:44 -0500Arnold : The light loving robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arnold-the-light-loving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot that's capable of doing two different kind of navigations : light seeking and obstacle avoidance. At first i didn't know how i would program it to do what it does in the video. So i was spending quite a while for programming the robot, but in the end i got it and that's how it is. You always have to keep on trying(A little motivational sentense).</p>Sat, 30 Nov 2013 21:37:01 -0500Simple outdoor test platform for sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-outdoor-test-platform-for-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have recently taken an interest in making multi terrain/outdoor robots i decided that buidling a test platform will be good for testing sensors and differen conditions without the need of making a new robot all the time. The chassis is wooden and dimenstions are 470 x 430mm.&nbsp; Choice of motors2 years ago I had intended on making a 4wd robot using 4 wiper motors but due to a busy school year i was unable to complete the project. When i had the time, two motors had siezed and attemps to fix them ...</p>Sat, 30 Nov 2013 04:31:09 -0500Arduino Shield Bot with IR and Ultrasound.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-shield-bot-with-ir-and-ultrasound<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have this shield bot set up with IR detection and it works pretty good. I am trying to add ultrasound, hooked up to pins 5(echo) and 6(trigger) to reduce some corner jittering where it can get get stuck at times. I will probably try to get it to trigger a 90 degree turn and 20cm distance. Then I can turn the IR out to cover the side blind spots. I'm not sure how to combine the ultrasound sketch (which works fine on the serial monitor) with my present sketch. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks. Update: ...</p>Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:14:24 -0500Inaugural Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inaugural-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; My First "non-kit" robot. Ok so it's partly a kit. I am using the Tamiya tracked vehicle chassis and the dual motor 4 speed drive train but the rest of it is just scraps. I make the body from the bottom side of an old RC car I had laying around. It provides a nice battery box for 5 AA to run the Arduino and a built in On/Off switch. I am currently using another two AA batteries in the supplied housing for the Tamiya kit to run the motors. I removed the default switch for the Tamiya battery ...</p>Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:15:33 -0500Android WiFI Bot Control Robot Remote & Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-wifi-bot-control-robot-remote-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Wifi Bot Control is an Android app that allows you to remotely control a robot (or other device) via WiFi. You can also (optional) view a video stream from an IP camera mounted to the robot. WiFi Bot Control also provides up to 8 additional customizable command buttons that allow you to perform additional tasks on your robot / device. You could use these commands to initiate other activities such as enabling/disabling sensors, moving other servos / arms / picking something up, turning a LED on/off ...</p>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:17:34 -0500Picaxe 08M2 controller for Deskpets Tankbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picaxe-08m2-controller-for-deskpets-tankbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last year I bought a Deskpets Tankbot on sale at Radio Shack for hacking. It came with an ir transmitter dongle for a smart phone. I tried it with an Android phone and found the control to be poor. A search of the internet for a diy controller didn't turn up much , so I built my own. The first version used a pic 12f683 programmed in assembly language. That worked pretty well so I decided to convert it to a picaxe 08M2. &nbsp;&nbsp; The first step was recording the ir signals from the dongle and smart ...</p>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:59:06 -0500Tapir #02https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tapir-02<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second Robot I build. Components so far: Arduino Uno R3 (counterfeit) Arduino Motor shield Tamiya 70097 Twin Motor set Tamiya 70108 Tracked Vehicle Chassis Kitcheap Servo&nbsp; Planning: Obstacle avoidance by Sharp GP2Y0A21 IR Infrared Range Sensor Work in progress...! Some Updates... After coding, testing and building a while the Arduino Tracked Vehicle is almost finished. I added the very BETA-Arduino sketch. JUST rename it to .ino (The sketch is NOT Zipped!) enjoy&nbsp; </p>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:38:09 -0500Light seeking robot v.2 "Dronzer"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-seeking-robot-v-2-dronzer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>so as you can see the robot is bassically the same as the first light seeking robot "dronzy".But when i was showing it to my grandma, she was proud of me but she told me that i should add a body so then i scavenged through my recycle bin to look for a box small enough to put the robots parts like the arduino , 6v battery , 9v battery, servos,etc &nbsp; So i making a tutorial series on how i made the robot "Dronzer".Okay in this video i show what you actually need to make this robot.im trying to make ...</p>Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:27:18 -0500Lindo_1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lindo-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this robot for my diploma, he is Lindo1 whit 555 photovore's circuit :) this is all components: Lindo's circuit : &nbsp; other pics: </p>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:26:43 -0500Cheap Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheap-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A cheap robotic arm based on the OWI arm. 5 potentiometers were added to give it a position feedback,plus one motor controller to control the gripper and motor shield to control the 4 other motors of joints, also a notebook webcam for live stream from the top of the arm and a ultra sonar sensor to measure distance from objects.all this will be controlled from web via a node.js web server plus - socket.io and serial node.js librery. ********update finish the web interface: &nbsp; The basic arm 5 ...</p>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:20:39 -0500Invader II. Series of Line drawing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/invader-ii-series-of-line-drawing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; </p>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:58:13 -0500Hexapod - 2DOFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-2dof<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nothing really special for this design. The leg is pertty much the same concept from last quadruped. Still trying to use all pins on Arduino without making own circuit board to control servos. Most parts are build from 3D printer and some support materials from hobby store such as metal tubing, bolts and nuts from every where. No parts were really purposely designed but whenever it needed to reach the completion. I notice even you oder the same 9g servo(MG90S) from ebay. The servo arm and teeth can ...</p>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:24:14 -0500ATtiny84 3-servo hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/attiny84-3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Similar to the Pololu 3-servo hexapod, except I made my own PCB, built my own IR sensor system, and wrote my own code including hardware Timer1/interrupt assisted servo pulse control. Code and PCB layout here: http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=199120.0 </p>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:31:44 -0500An Obstacle Knocking Robot : Fightron 1.0 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/an-obstacle-knocking-robot-fightron-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello All, &nbsp; The world is full of obstacles, and Fightron 1.0 here, is ready to knock out some, in his own robotic journey. &nbsp; After recently building an obstacle avoider, a thought popped in my mind, " Why avoid an obstacle when the actual thing can be knocked right down?". Well not every obstacle in the house, but certainly those of the size of a small cardboard box or a tiny wooden block. The rest is history, Fightron 1.0 was built. &nbsp; Not quite history, here, i have tried to collect ...</p>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:44:24 -0500Decascrap: A Three Servo Decapod Prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/decascrap-a-three-servo-decapod-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: I replaced the two stripped servos! That's right, in my first video I actually had 2 out of my 3 servos stripped (if only I had Oddbot's code sooner, and had used the arduino's ground pin). So I replaced the hip joint and orange leg servo, and I have finally got the bot walking. I have also uploaded two new videos: first is obstacle avoidance, second is obstacle avoidance and encountering "rough" terrain. I can finally call my prototype complete! &nbsp; This is my entry into the Scrap Bin ...</p>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:55:07 -0500Quadcopterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadcopter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally got around to starting the write up for my quadcopter :) bought most of the parts from hobbyking:the frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__22781__Turnigy_Talon_Quadcopter_V2_0_Carbon_Fiber_Frame_550mm.html The motors: &nbsp;http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26961__Turnigy_Multistar_4830_480Kv_22Pole_Multi_Rotor_Outrunner.html &nbsp; The ESC's: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13429__HobbyKing_30A_BlueSeries_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html &nbsp; Camera tx/rx: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15295__Boscam_5_8Ghz_200mw_FPV_Wireless_AV_Tx_Rx_Set.html &nbsp; Cameras: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11977__1_3_inch_SONY_CCD_Video_Camera_PAL_.html &nbsp; &nbsp; Decided ...</p>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:22:23 -0500Lesliehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leslie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my ice cream tub robot "Leslie". I named her after my mom because my mom is always there for me and she always encourages me to build robots and do what i like to do. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:54:32 -0500[MEGA] Zweihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mega-zwei<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have a new walker in progress. A part 2, if you will, of Sintra-sticks. This time, I am using smaller components, more servos, and hoping for more luck on getting this to work right! A big thank you to Jeffrey The Quadruped and Small Quadruped Robot for being big influences!! This build is planned to use the following components: - 3mm Sintra Board --- (4) 4x2in pcs for the body - two X's --- (4) 3x3/4in pcs for the femurs --- (4) 4x3/4in pcs for the tibia - Arduino Pro Mini - Adafruit ...</p>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:12:36 -0500BoE Bot with WiFi Camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-bot-with-wifi-camera<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is based on a regular Parallax BoE Bot. I added 3 Ultra Sonic sensors, an Arduino WiFi shield and a WiFi web cam. Mainly the robot is following the wall on the right or on the left. It is also "looking" for the next wall. Manually control is possible with an Android smartphone and the local WiFi network. I use the free WiFi TCP/UDP app. With that app you can use some predeveloped functions to communicate with the WiFi shield. That's much better than with IR-Control. The camera pictures ...</p>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:03:55 -0500BTB - A Mini Obstacle Avoiding Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/btb-a-mini-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 08/02/2014 : Just an update in the name. I remember OddBot calling it the BlueTacBeast. There you have it! I present to you BTB aka BlueTacBeast aka a mini obstacle avoider! Hello all, After seeing a couple of ultrasonic sensors lying around, i decided to give obstacle avoidance capabilities to a robot. And this project is an obstacle avoiding robot using an Arduino Microcontroller. The robot is a mini-sized one, and the Arduino serves as both the brain and the body of the robot. Blu-Tack ...</p>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:47:19 -0500Recycle bot 5000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/recycle-bot-5000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is one of my robot entries. i will probably make another one. So like i said this is my robot entry for Chickenparmi's Scrap bin challenge.This robot is an obstacle avoidance robot.When it sees something close it will stop then turn left and then continue moving forward.It was a siple code to do. &nbsp; For brains he has an Arduino uno r3, 2 geared motors to move, 2 9v batteries one to power the motors and the other to power the arduino, for his eyes or sensors i put a HC-SR04 ultrasonic ...</p>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 07:13:53 -0500Butterbot: Arduino Nanosumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/butterbot-arduino-nanosumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the Butterbot. I started out wanting to make a robot that could butter my french toast. Then I got the idea to make it a 1" cube robot for Nanosumo at Robogames. I used my vacation to get it done and I finished midnight before the competition. When we were weighed though, everyone was close to 25g and I came in at 10g, so I knew in a push fight I was hosed. I feel, however, it was mission accomplished. I had more pcbs so I kept making more and refining the design. The Butterbot is based ...</p>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:42:14 -0500My first light seeking robot : dronzy (inspired by Jaidyn edwards or Chickenparmi)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-light-seeking-robot-dronzy-inspired-by-jaidyn-edwards-or-chickenparmi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first light seeking robot, "dronzy". I know the name is bit weird but i kinda like it. So first of all my robot has for a brain an arduino uno r3, wich i'm planning to change due to some desing flaws, for a backwheel he has a caster wheel, for his eyes or sensors he has two photoresistors, 2 continous rotation servo's to move , a 6v battery with batteries to power the servo's and a 9v battery to power thhe arduino. &nbsp; &nbsp; The code. So i know that this light seeking robot looks very ...</p>Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:08:42 -0500Ajax Harbinger of the Robot Apocalypsehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ajax-harbinger-of-the-robot-apocalypse<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ajax is my first robot, he is based on the LMR "start here robot" with a few extra features. Ajax is 32 centimeters tall and about 1 kilogram in weight. His body is made of MDF (dense cardboard) and his head is the cap from a spray paint can. POWER: 4 AA NiMH batteries. DRIVE: 2 GM9 geared motors. MICROCONTROLLER: PICAXE 28X1 PROGRAMMED: PICAXE Basic SERVOS: 3, one for his head and one for each arm. SENSOR: ...</p>Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:42:05 -0500Position aware robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/position-aware-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 14 November (2) This is a screenshot from the plotted path with the adjustments: Notice that I have followed a similar path as the path plotted in my previous version: Notice that this time the lines are much closer to each other which makes sense as I went forwards, took a +/- 90 degree turn, moved forward again, 90 degree turn and went back to my origin.&nbsp; It is much more precise than in the beginning.&nbsp; This is due to 2 things: 1) Switched from magnetic compass to gyroscope2) ...</p>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:08:03 -0500Robbie-Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robbie-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robbie-Robot (Have to change that name!) is basically "intended" to be a mostly autonomous rover using a Raspberry PI for processing sensor data from the arduinos, commands from a Web Console, and providing instructions back to the arduinos for roaming. Very *very* much in it's infant state, this project is hoping to use TINYSLAM" with limited capability IR and sonar sensors. To deal with the limited range and sensitivity of these sensors, we are cheating, by providing a pre-existing imagemap ...</p>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:54:55 -0500RC signalshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-signals<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One thing i have always wanted to do (before arduino even existed) was get an RC tank! i always wanted to build one but didnt have the money to buy new hardware. If only there was a way you could have used a 2 axis controler (forward, backward, left, right) on a skid steer vehicle?! Now as an adult i could afford the new hardware and the tank but dont have the inclination. With a little help from rcarduino.blogspot.co.uk i have wired up my Old RC car reciever to the arduino on my "home made generic ...</p>Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:38:37 -0400LeXI 3000 Personal Robotic Assistant v3.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lexi-3000-personal-robotic-assistant-v3-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My Name is Anthony, and I am a Robot Designer. Have a background in 3D graphics and Commercial Design, as well as a website designer. I put that together with my love of robotics and LeXI 3000 is the result. She originally was to be a upgrade of the Omnibot 2000. I had seen a video of DJ Sears Omnibot 2000 over at the EZ-Robot.com site and was floored at the technology he added to a 1980's toy. I had 2 omnibot 2000 sitting in my basement waiting for the technology to reach the point where my ideas ...</p>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:28:13 -0400ES100 Doodle Bot Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/es100-doodle-bot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project calls for the design of an Ardinuo Doodle Bot. This report includes the physical design and assembly along with Cero designs and assembly. Upon completion of assembly, our Doodle Bot will be able to write on a 2’x3’ white board, dance and play music at the same time, and respond to a motion sensor. Obviously, still needs a lot of work we need to add the Ultra Sonic Sensor and code for music and words, but right now we have the basic doodle bot. &nbsp; Will upload pictures of the ...</p>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:37:48 -0400Autonomous Ground Vehicle (Also known as STEVE) 1-14-2014 Updatehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-ground-vehicle-also-known-as-steve-1-14-2014-update<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1-14-2014 Update: So it’s been a while since I updated, but progress has been made! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; So the biggest change was replacing the cheap harbor freight drill motors with two Milwaukee M12 drill motors, which are a huge improvement. These drills have a top rpm of 1500 or 900 depending and 270 in-lbs of torque. Unfortunately, they did not fit. So using a hacksaw I removed the entire front of the robot and laser cut out a new front that the engines did fit it. Unfortunately I ...</p>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:27:09 -0400I dunno, some sorta desk bot head or something?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-dunno-some-sorta-desk-bot-head-or-something<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this guy happened last night. I have been inspired by the work of Mr. Protowrxs&nbsp;and his Box Head Robot and thought I needed a little deskbot as well. I also wanted an excuse to run more plywood through the laser cutter. That said, I give you, "The wood box desk thing". There really is not too much fancy going on here. Just a nifty box, a pan and tilt and the LCD. I wrote a bit of code to move the head randomly, but beyond that, I am using the Arduino IDE examples for the SRF-05 and LCD. ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:41:23 -0400Rad 1.0 hack , Airsoft battle droid , by Josh Starnes powered by EZ Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rad-1-0-hack-airsoft-battle-droid-by-josh-starnes-powered-by-ez-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the second outdoor fun entry level mech warrior. This is following begginer level competition rules from mech warriors.com which is a competition ran by trossen robotics. Rules indicate the robot must have a torso and a first person view camera in the torso or head following the ideal that is where a pilot would be if the robot was built to real life scale. Then you can remotely control the robot against other robots in a real life video game! The first robot has already been started and ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:25:26 -0400Beer Butler Robot, hacked Roomba Discovery 400 by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beer-butler-robot-hacked-roomba-discovery-400-by-josh-starnes-powered-by-ez-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Beer Butler project. It could bring you any beverage even bottled wine :) The base is a hacked Roomba Discovery 400 series and controlled by a EZ-Robot Microcontroller through Bluetooth to a PC. I may upgrade to WiFi for the connection. I have a mini fridge compressor I can add to the robot to keep it cool just like a fridge. The compressor would only run while docked at the Roomba base just for clarification. A steel trash can will be the cooler section and insulated with expanded foam. ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:01:38 -0400Jarvis 2000 by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robot , modded Tomy Omnibot 2000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jarvis-2000-by-josh-starnes-powered-by-ez-robot-modded-tomy-omnibot-2000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Jarvis is a project inspired in part by Jarvis the AI that belongs to Tony Stark in the movie and comic book series IRON MAN. This is my first real android robot with no previous experience. I dreamed of making a couple of robots one was a vacuum robot with 4 motors. Brush, impeller, and one motor.driving each wheel. This was back in 98 before roomba was thought of. Lol my drawings as a kid even resembled one. Now that I am older and have tools like EZ Robot I can start making these dreams come true. ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:47:20 -0400Squeegee Floor mopping robot by Josh Starnes , powered by EZ Robot, hacked Omnibot Jrhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/squeegee-floor-mopping-robot-by-josh-starnes-powered-by-ez-robot-hacked-omnibot-jr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Heavily customized Omnibot Jr from Radioshack. &nbsp;Its an 80s model. &nbsp;I have a thing for the old robots. They have character. :) Aprox costs: Omnibot Jr $40 Ez Robot &nbsp;EZB V3 ( 2012 model) bluetooth Microcontroller - $70 &nbsp;( a new wifi 120mhz model is avail now) - Ez Cam 2.4ghz - $60 - 1 standard futuba S3003 servo- $12 -1 micro HXT9 servo- $6 -L298n H Bridge- $15 -Power Sonic 6 volt 4ah sla - $10 -6v pump- $10 -windshield washer nozzles- $12 - White epoxy paint- $5 This is a simple ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:20:58 -0400Micro Quadcopter - does that count as a robot? :-phttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-quadcopter-does-that-count-as-a-robot-p<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not sure if a quadrotor count as a robot, but that's somethting i have been working on and I would like to share with you guys. There is quite a lot of stuff to learn and take in, in order to build a quadcopter from scratch: buying parts of your favourite choice, select a multicopter software, build the frame yourself, assemble the parts, PID gain tuning, countless test flights and crashes, and finally improving your fly skills :-) A flying machine doesn't has to be huge. It can be smaller enough ...</p>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:46:49 -0400Tadpole Woodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tadpole-wood<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey hey! Just as great as the Original Tadpole, but with 100% more wood! I was shopping on the ol' eBay's and came across some 3mm birch plywood, usually used in model airplanes. I thought to myself, man, that would look really good as a robot chassis. ---And it does!&nbsp; I do have to say I see the irony here, this is "Chris the Carpenter's" first wood robot. --Really? It took me what, 4 or 5 years before I thought of putting my two loves together? Sheesh! </p>Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:15:08 -0400just a simple light following head version 1.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/just-a-simple-light-following-head-version-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! this is probably my first barebones(I think)....it should actually use a pcb, but there was a problem when I printed the circuit board, the circuit's too narrow, the heat from the soldering removed the copper from the board...well, this is only the 1st version though, kind of like a prototype, so...here goes; here's the first pcb sketch: then here's the pcb after the soldering disaster(I'm currently making a different one that should not make this mistakes again, note: the other pcb is for ...</p>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:49:00 -0400Dog Fountainhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dog-fountain<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dog Fountain The Garden's fountain for the dogs based on Arduino Introduction The project started with 2 dogs in a garden and bowls always empty or fill with dirty water. Dogs like fresh water, and two monsters of 100 lbs can consume a lot of water especially under the "hot" California climate. The first approach was to use an "Outside Faucet Dog Waterer", a mechanical valve put on a faucet and activated by the dog tongue. One dog, the youngest one, try without consistent success and usually ...</p>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:38:52 -0400Little Red BoBettehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-red-bobette<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is 'Little Red BoBette', another member of BoBs army. The name is taken from an old Prince title, 'Little Red Corvette'. BoBette is my first female robot. She is the brideof &nbsp;FrankenBoB. Assembly The chassis parts were 3D printed,Decoration was done by my wife, the lipps are made out of&nbsp;Sugru. The eyes are available at home depot. The hairs were maid out of christmas deco. Elektronic Part list: Arduino Mini 3,3V4 x HXT900 9G servos1 x Sharp GP2Y0D810Z0F digital distance sensor1 x ...</p>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:41:51 -0400Fluffyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fluffy-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 25 October 2013 Today I worked some more on Fluffy and I guess he/she is almost finished. I got to test drive him and he works like a charm. Doesn't bump into anything and nicely turns whenever he needs to.&nbsp; I also made Fluffy fluffy by adding the fluffy balls.&nbsp; In addition I had the idea of adding an RGB LED for the nose and randomly chance the color which I really like and adds to the fluffy personality.&nbsp; I also added the switch on top so I can easily turn it on or off.&nbsp; I've ...</p>Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:42:49 -0400Smart Doodle Bot: ES100 MC Group 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smart-doodle-bot-es100-mc-group-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a smart doodle robot built from a kit purchased from "Hobby King." It is for our ES100: Engineering Design Project class at Montgomery College. Right now, we've followed the instructions given in the kit and built our robot. As can be seen in the video, the robot can draw. We still need the robot to play music. We have purchased a piezo speaker from "Vetco.net." However, we are unsure how to wire it on our robot. Could you please advise? Pictures of the controller board and the Piezo ...</p>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:04:53 -0400Insect Bot Minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insect-bot-mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE NOVEMBER 29, 2013: He made it. The Insect Bot Mini is now available in DFRobot.&nbsp; Get your own Insect Bot Mini kit for free&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/39363&nbsp; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the original 4-legged Insect Bot&nbsp;was a great success I was thinking to build another one, a smaller version.&nbsp; That's how the Insect Bot mini was born. Well, there is not much to say, just refer to the original ...</p>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:57:15 -0400punk bobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/punk-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot currently working on its program. </p>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:25:58 -0400PiBot-Bhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pibot-b<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PiBot-B is a small mobile robot based on Raspberry Pi that moves on caterpillar tracks. A video live stream taken by a webcam is transmitted to an iPhone via WiFi. The vehicle can be controlled remotely with a simple iPhone web app. An 8x8 LED matrix built into the enclosure is used to display various operating conditions. Planned next stage: If the robot is set into autonomous mode it moves on without external control. It then uses infrared and micro switch sensors to detect obstacles and it will ...</p>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:05:46 -0400Automated VTOL using Contra-rotating motorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-vtol-using-contra-rotating-motor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The project consists of a flying object which holds altitude and hover at a stable state. The flying object is to use the VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technique with the aid of a contra-rotating system with fixed pitch propellers. Three sensors are used in order to complete an automated project. The infrared sensor keeps real-time measurement of the altitude, gyro for roll and pitch movements and accelerometer which measures the X and Y g-force measurements. Mini servos and are used to arrange ...</p>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:42:30 -0400Tapir #01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tapir-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my very first Robot. I was inspired (more than inspired) by the "Frankenbob" which I found first on Youtube. Actually I build this robot together with my 12y-old daughter. Things I bought or parts I used for this robot are: Arduino Nano (counterfeit) ~8€ Arduino Nano I/O Board ~6€ Ultrasonic HC-SR04 Modul ~3€ LED Matrix with MAX7219 ~4€ 1mm/3mm Polystyrene sheets ~14€ 4 Servos (9 gram Turnigy) (~3€ ea) 2S LIPO 1Ah (Turnigy) Hot-Glue superglue Dremel Cutting Mat Snap Knife We ...</p>Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:57:12 -0400Wireless Arduino Robot Uing RF Moduleshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wireless-arduino-robot-uing-rf-modules<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Robot is controlled using Arduino...I have used 433Mhz RF modules so that the Arduinos can communicate wirelessly...the robot uses differential drive in order to turn.It is controller is made on a breadboard.I plan to add tank tracks for better movement on uneven terrain.Hope to add more features to it.Hope you'll like it. :) PS :- Build instructions are available in the Instructables link. </p>Sun, 20 Oct 2013 13:03:26 -0400Jarvis Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jarvis-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, im new to this stuff so i am going to spend time on this project, i am making an exact copy of Frit's biped waling robot "dead duck", i am facing problems but they will be soon solved by the forums, check out Frit's version here:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29379 Thanks for having a look at this project, i will post more pictures when progress starts. I will also make a thread on forums with my problems please check them out soon! Hey guys it's been a while now and ...</p>Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:24:01 -04004WFight to 3WSlidehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4wfight-to-3wslide<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> 11/05/2013 IR line tracking sensor system is operational. See attached video. Started this project from a Hobby King kit with no manual. Put the parts together and wrote an obstacle avoidance program. The original design provide no differentials so the four wheels have to fight with each other most of the time. The two rear wheels were removed and replaced with a caster ball. Since then the operation has been smooth. </p>Sat, 19 Oct 2013 11:36:30 -0400AUROB - Myra (low budget MS Eddie Robot Version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aurob-myra-low-budget-ms-eddie-robot-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For the winter time I need a Robot for indoor. My other one (AUROB Isaac) is to big to drive in my flat. So - I have made a Robot like the Microsoft Eddie bot - but cheaper ;) It´s wooden made with cheap gearmotors and things from the DIY-Market. The engine is mounted with two large metal angle. The bearing blocks are mounted with smaller angles. The drive axles are normal threaded rods. What I need now are the couplings to connect the drive to the motor shaft - which I will do in the next days. ...</p>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:19:10 -0400Dist-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dist-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRians, After finishing as runner-ups in the line following section of the Yantra 2.0 Robotics Competition, the organizers provided the team &nbsp;a Roboduino, an Arduino Diecimila Clone. I already had one, and did not want another, as it had taken me a whole day to shake hands between my computer and this board, with a lot of driver and serial port issues. So, i requested them an alternative instead. I had never tried my hands on an LCD, therefore got my self a big-version 20 x 4 LCD.&nbsp; &nbsp; The ...</p>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:53:12 -0400Pi Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pi-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>24/10/2013 Latest update on my blog http://robotblogging.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/pi-eyes-stage-2.html I've started work on getting raspberry pi data out of the camera modules and into opencv for processing. And also built a cute stereo pi cam rig :) The beginning I've started a new robot to experiment with the power of the raspberry pi. This'll be building on my earlier prototype of MmBot, with the primary intent of being like a cute robot pet. I'm going to town on cpu power, using multiple raspberry ...</p>Mon, 14 Oct 2013 18:19:56 -0400Spider Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been amazed and inspired by LMR to make robots. This is my third robot, but the first I have attempted to document on LMR. My first two were not especially interesting. The first was a 4 legged robot with 8 servos run from an Arduino Uno inspired by the brilliant Chopstick Junior by lumi (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29708). Next, I made a wheeled robot based on an old remote controlled car body with a servo for steering and SR04 Ultrasound for obstacle avoidance. This was ...</p>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:19:44 -0400Inchbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inchbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hey everybody. My first robot was an inch worm inspired crawler. I made it with a friend in my school's summer robotics class. I wanted to share! The project started out as cardboard. We made a working model, but its movement was lame. So, we decided to make a more rigid body for the worm and let it really get the benefit of the full range of motion from the servos. Here is the result. My friend supplied the awesome paint job! Forgive the lack of documentation, I can't seem to upload more than one ...</p>Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:58:27 -0400Robot Bobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lego + Raspberry Pi Robot. Has a touch sensor, a infrared sensor, ultrasound sensor, a digital camera for image recognition and streaming video, 3 motors (so far because Im adding 4 more soon). Everything is controled via Web Services so its a Cloud Robot. It has a web interace so it can be controlled via internet and a java interface when Im in fron of my computer. It has its own webpage: http://imrobotbob.com Both the NXT and the Raspberry Pi work as webservers connected trough WiFi and with WebServices ...</p>Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:45:09 -0400Autonomous Telepresence Security Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-telepresence-security-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Autonomous Security Rover &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by Arthur Gabanyi http://modern-robotics.com/ The Rover will be able to navigate through a known environment, with the main purpose to make sure that no one is on the premises. In case of a security breach (witch the Rover will be able to detect via the two PIR sensors) it will send a text notification to the cell phone of the owner. The Rover can also be controlled over the Web or with a Remote Control ...</p>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:14:15 -0400My First Robot(Line Follow Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-line-follow-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this line follow Robot is &nbsp;navigate via camera signals. easy to create this robot. no program skills need to create this robot Parts you will need to create 1. 3xSharp IR GP2D12 2. Tv or FM remote 3. Acoms AS-16 Servos, Vibrate motors 4. Picaxe 28X-1 project board 5. one 9V battery for MCU and sonar &nbsp; picaxe basic 28 project board i will buy using http://www.solarbatics.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:47:21 -0400Robotic Arm with Arduino driver controlled by Leap Motionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-with-arduino-driver-controlled-by-leap-motion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project was created to learn about the basics of how to control a simple robot arm. &nbsp;The arm itself is a AL5A kit driven by an Arduino compatible board. &nbsp;A Leap Motion is used as one of the inputs. &nbsp;The sliders directly control each servo and also visualize in real-time the output of the Inverse Kinematic function. &nbsp;The 2D slider also can be used to send the desired arm position directly to the IK function. Processing (processing.org) is used for the GUI. &nbsp;I created ...</p>Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:13:42 -0400Punch the snailhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/punch-the-snail<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 6/10/2013 FIRST TRAIL VIDEO ADDED The direction and eyes works, it's still runs on eksternal power supply. everything looks like a trail and it is. the snail goes as slow as it can. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; AN SMALL UPDATE: 2/10/2013. 2 PICTURES ADDED. Meet punch the snail .. he is made of a funnel that I found in a warehouse a few months ago. I thought hmm, this could be a robot snail, I took the funnel with me, and started to find the other parts to be used, and ...</p>Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:41:47 -0400RS4 - Self balancing Raspberry Pi image processing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rs4-self-balancing-raspberry-pi-image-processing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>RS4 Robot&nbsp; ** Update 15-11-2013 ** Added line following feature using camera. See last video. &nbsp; ** Update 29-10-2013 ** New video with some more symbols to read. This is the last update with these features, now I'll work in some improvements and new features to implement. Hope you like, thanks for all your comments. ** Update 23-10-2013 ** New video. The robot is now using the ultrasonic sensor to avoid collisions. Have introduced some more symbols that the robot can read, in this video ...</p>Sat, 28 Sep 2013 05:46:33 -0400BigTrak Robot on the cheap!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bigtrak-robot-on-the-cheap<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> My first attempt at building an autonomous robot on a tight budget. Having seen the prices of robot chassis with motors and gearboxes, and knowing that I needed quite a large base to work from, I decided the cheapest way to get started would be with a second-hand toy. I removed the gearbox and main PCB, then cut the battery compartment to fit my 12V SLA battery. I may have to use a different battery, as this one is very heavy, and 12V is overkill for what I need, but it will do for now. I have ...</p>Wed, 25 Sep 2013 22:00:01 -0400Desktop Companion Bot (DCB) V0.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/desktop-companion-bot-dcb-v0-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been a while since I submitted a robot. Now here he goes, the Desktop Companion Bot or short DCB.&nbsp; Prolog: The idea came by thinking about a new swarm robot. For the first testing I wanted to build a dektop robot to test the wireless charging function. It has to be a simple robot, small, cheap and easy to build. Parts: The parts are nothing fancy as you can see in the following pictures. Two continuous rotating servos 2.5g hotglued together. One LiPo 3.7V 500mAh One Cheapduino, already ...</p>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:46:43 -0400PID Based Line Follower https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pid-based-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRians, This is a PID implemented line follower using an Arduino ATmega168 clone, Pololu QTR-8RC sensor array, a&nbsp;Pololu TB6612FNG Motor Driver, and super fast and zippy pololu micrometal gear motors. ( 30:1 Gear Ratio, MP version) &nbsp; PID? Is that the name of a super hero or a mega villain? It's kinda both. If you manage to tune the parameters perfecly, you'll be fascinated by the results that follow, however, at the same time, you're gonna have some sleepless nights if you get it ...</p>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:24:04 -0400Foreseer Update - Step by step construction Video tutorial Includedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/foreseer-update-step-by-step-construction-video-tutorial-included<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Continuing on with the robot revolution here on LMR, this here was my entry into the coasterbot competiton.As you can see.... Hey wait! What's going on?! Help! (Sounds of R2-D2 style laughter in background)... Ha Ha Ha.Hello mortals,I foreseer have now decided to take charge of this post.Until now all posts regarding our race(Robotic race for those who are still unable to comprehend) were dictated by you.But not this time...The time is nigh that I wrote an autobiography myself without any UOS(Unidentified ...</p>Sat, 21 Sep 2013 07:26:48 -0400all terrain/butler robot v2 of my humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/all-terrain-butler-robot-v2-of-my-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the more resent version of my humanoid and omniquadruped robots the humanoid has had its legs upgraded since my last post for it so now it is able to stand on its own even when the servos arnt powered and is able to lift up one foot with the tophalf attached but as you can see in one of the videos i have taken the top half off for it to take its first step because the weight of the tophalf tends to make the robot less ballenced so im going to do a further revision of it makeing the robot ...</p>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:27:41 -0400Rover infinity 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-infinity-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> — Composants list — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Global schema — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Result — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Line Followr mode — &nbsp; &nbsp; —&nbsp;'homemade'&nbsp;PCB — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Rover — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Bluetooth modules — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Graphic interface — &nbsp; &nbsp; — Rover — &nbsp; &nbsp; MORE PICTURES &nbsp; UPDATE: WORK IN PROGRESS — TELECOMMANDE (JOYSTICK, CLAVIER &amp; ACCELEROMETRE) &nbsp; UPDATE —&nbsp;TELECOMMANDE (JOYSTICK, CLAVIER ...</p>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:14:54 -0400Ardu Big Trak with Autopilothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardu-big-trak-with-autopilot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>11/30/13 - Autopilot + RC 11/23/13 - Plays 'America The Beautiful' 09/25/13 - Radio Control with HK orange receiver 09/15/13 - Plays 5 notes from Close Encounter 09/13/13 - Blinks multi-color eys 09/10/13 - Brain surgery 1980 - Born in the MB family </p>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:52:34 -0400Rotary Stewart Platform 2013https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rotary-stewart-platform-2013<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an update to my previous Stewart Platforms. This is one of the first I truly feel is "done enough" - there are no outstanding technical issues that bug me, the manufacturing is straightforward, and the software to run it is coming as fast as I can get it made.&nbsp; I intend to build larger and larger versions from here on out based on this model. Features Runs on GCODE&nbsp;Limit switches &amp; homing (G28)&nbsp;No 3D printed parts 1500g static holding force (worst case, tested to failure)20 ...</p>Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:05:50 -0400kukhrebot- biped chicken walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kukhrebot-biped-chicken-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been working on this biped for a few weeks now. This is my first robot. After initial tests, I am changing the fixed head with a movable one. can be seen working with a crude , brute code on youtube. Will update with a video on completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; walking Kukhrebot video added. neck servo too weak to turn the head...&nbsp; just uploading some pictures on request. only hand tools was used and a electric ...</p>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:38:46 -0400Quadruped - 2DOFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruped-2dof<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Quadruped, yes, four legs again. I think I am nore enjoy in building robots than programming bots. It just too much fun to see the idea in your brain comes out alive. :) This one I tried to use less soldering or modify any parts to make it as simple as possible. In this project I am hoping to use Arduino328 + Expansion shields + 7.2V Lipo + Regulate UBEC 5V and those can fit inside the body. Here is the 3D printed joint as bracket for these two servos. Notice I have use a metal tubing to reduce the ...</p>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:50:43 -0400Pennyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/penny<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hello LMR, this is Penny the 3 servo hexapod. Penny is not just a very cheap way to build a hexapod but a very cheap way to build a robot, period. I actually based this robot off of a bot named Stomper that I had found here earlier on LMR. &nbsp; &nbsp; DESIGN: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I really liked how the mechanics of Stomper worked and seemed like a fairly simple design, so I fired up SketchUp and started designing parts. After a while I had something ...</p>Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:47:25 -0400Arduinavicarohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinavicaro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Haven't posted a robot since December 2008. Not sure it classifies as a robot, but back then we were just evolving and "Something Else" didn't exist as a category! &nbsp; Anyway, here we go. This was a cheap toy belonging to my 7 y/o (Yes, I spoke of a 7 y/o back in 2008, but now my 2 y/o is 7). It was ready for the bin. Turns out the ony thing wrong with it was teh 4-core cable connecting the hand controller to it. Soon ripped that out and replaced it with an L298 based dual H-bridge controlled ...</p>Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:53:40 -0400AUROB - Isaachttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aurob-isaac<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is the brief introduction of my AUROB Isaac: Base is an old electric wheelchair. The whole robot is controlled via a i7-7200M notebook. The latest version I have written in C#. The last additions / changes to the software were: a few tweaks to the AUROB control software from previous: refactoring of the completed areas, bulk start and stop services, saving the program parameters and settings finally installed, bulk start / stop services, distance (Ultrasonic sensors) to speed navigation settings ...</p>Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:44:52 -0400Arduinoid Mk Ihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinoid-mk-i<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an autonomous robot that can traverse the house detecting obstacles and reacting accordingly.&nbsp;The fun part is that it uses an Android phone as "brain", leaving the sensor and motor management to an Arduino UNO. Both are connected using serial communication and a simple request/response protocol. The robot itself is pretty simple. Two DC motors are used for movement and an ultrasonic sensor is employed for obstacle detection. The sensor is attached to a servo motor in order to sample ...</p>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:40:43 -0400Arduino Controlled Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-controlled-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made an OWI robotic arm and controlled it with an arduino. Because I only had one dual h-bridge left over from the start here project I had to make switches to control the robotic arm with servos. The switch to control the base rotation motor looks like this when the arm is rotating clockwise: and like this when the arm is rotating counterclockwise: here is a picutre of the motor driver and the switches: I am thinking of adding potentiometers to make the arm movement more precise. </p>Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:04:26 -0400Beerbot 4000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beerbot-4000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to buid a walking robot and then i did. It cannot stand vertical by itself so i made a wheel based structure in front of it wich is wider than the robot in wich i put a beer can and the steering is also on it. I used mostly computer and printer parts. for example the wheels are actually HDD platters. </p>Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:25:45 -0400Campus Party Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/campus-party-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the Robot I created at the Campus Party 2013 :-) It's a small Robot based on the Analog Line Follower ALF, and is being controlled by an Cheapduino from DFRobot. It is supposed to follow around IR-Sources but it's not doing that so far. It also features a Sharp Distance sensor. The robot is powered by an 1S LiPo, so i had some troubles with the power supply. The digital IR Receiver(located between the two sheets that form the nose) doesn't work at 3.7V. The Sharp sensor(between face and servo) ...</p>Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:07:17 -0400Frits - a humanoid bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frits-a-humanoid-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; A couple years ago I asked Fritsl if it would be ok if I name a robot after him as he inspires SO MANY PEOPLE with his good nature and awesome projects. He agreed as long as I don't get too crazy with his name or poke too much fun. I gave him my word that I don't plan to dress the robot up as a woman or make it hump anything. But I did proclaim jokes will be made :-) and hopefully all will laugh in a non hurtful way. He agreed to my request. With that said if your going to name a robot after ...</p>Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:03:59 -0400Pabumon 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pabumon-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PROJECT CONTINUED! So I found a motor from a toy. Works fine. The same speed as the other. But I still have the problem with the whole robot turning. I'll post a video soon. Also, I renamed him. I'm a fan of Digimon and I want to name all my tobots after some of the monster from the series. :-D &nbsp; This is the most complete robot that I could make due to having a very hard time finding any components for construction. Living in a second world country (Serbia in my case) has unbelievable limits ...</p>Tue, 03 Sep 2013 07:03:52 -0400Controlling a Robot From Anywherehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/controlling-a-robot-from-anywhere<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction: I'm Mohammad Adib, I'm from the US, I'm 17, and this was my summer project. It's a vision I had in mind for a long time; To make a robot that I can control from anywhere. Working as a Roboticist, I make controller software for telepresence robots! So this was the perfect side project for the summer. I wanted to make a capable offroad vehicle that I can control from sitting in my room.The Robot: So this was the final outcome after 2 months of work. The chassis is a Wild Thumper by Dagu ...</p>Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:35:48 -0400Doodle draw-Break dancer !!!???https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doodle-draw-break-dancer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey don't laugh,at least this little buddy has managed to draw something !!! Here are three videos, the first one is the initial video,where the value of pwm (variable dspeed) was set small,so,it was very slow...You might notice that there's a battery holder just beside the marker pen..It is empty. Actually I've rechargable AA batteries. So 4X1.2 V= 4.8 Volts where normal AA batteries would give 4X 1.5V= 6.0 volts. So,initially I decided to use 6 1.2V batteries..but later discarded this paln. The ...</p>Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:43:49 -0400Walter IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ladies and Gents, may I introduce, "Walter II" (Walter II is this year's "big project" going with me to Maker Faire NYC 2013) In the style of the orginal Walter, I have built Walter II to be a desktop compainion. I may end up building a proper base for him, or I may just keep him on my desk to keep me company and read me my email. I dunno. Either way, he was a labor of love, requiring many hundreds of hours, an insane amount of math and hand-written notes, and a ton of patience. Bevel gears on neck ...</p>Sat, 31 Aug 2013 18:47:56 -0400Boe-Bot with Arduino Pro Minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-bot-with-arduino-pro-mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> BoeBot Arduino Pro Mini I finally decided to clean the dust off the Parallax BoeBot and decided to replace the BoeBot’s microcontroller (Basic Stamp 2) with the Arduino Pro Mini. Below are the two microcontroller boards. They are pin to pin compatible so the Arduino board is a drop-in replacement for the BS2. I picked the 5V, 16MHz, ATmega 328 version (make sure to use this version as the 8MHz won't be fast enough). My Arduino Pro Mini board did not come with the headers or 6 pin connector ...</p>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:56:21 -0400DoodleBot Drawing Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doodlebot-drawing-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Details: The hardware of this robot is DoodleBot kit (by Dagu). I programmed it together with my friend to participate in the "Doodle Bot Art Challenge". The code is based on OddBot's example. The goal: Use the kit to draw a robot, without using any additional sensors. The problem: The drawing may seem easy and simple - Believe me, it's not! The main technical challenge is due to the fact each of the two wheels is connected to a seperate motor. Each motor has different "personality": They don't achieve ...</p>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:42:57 -0400Little Stellahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-stella<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello I'm Kariloy and this is my entry for the Doodle Bot Art Competition. Hence, meet the officially (on documents and IDs, such as passport and whatnot) named&nbsp;DBGTBBATGOAOHGMP (DoodleBot Got The Blues [clamp, clothing pin &amp; methaphoric] But Also The Greens On Account Of Her Green Marker Pen) or instead just Little Stella&nbsp;for the tongue-twister challenged people ;-) ! &nbsp; The begining:&nbsp; Well it all started ... when OddBot issued the Competition... my grubby eye already had ...</p>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:13:03 -0400X/Y Plotter in a Boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/x-y-plotter-in-a-box<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey folks, Here is one I did just for fun. Yup, its a whole X/Y plotter and yup, its in a box! Woo Hoo! Its a pretty simple setup, the Y axis is via a 2" aluminum drum, the X axis slides on rails much like any 3d printer or the like, and the Z (pen lift) is a simple spool that winds up some fishing line to draw the pen back. A simple return spring keeps the pen against the paper. --Its a fancy-schmancy actual plotter pen, by the way. Construction is a bit of everthing, little CNC, some laser cutting ...</p>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:21:14 -0400Arduino Based Line Maze Solverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-based-line-maze-solver<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE : 5/24/2014: New video added ( with path shortening ) This was my 2nd robot. Back then, I had built it to solve a line maze but there wasn't a path shortening routine. And then, I came to know about Patrick Mccabe's maze solver. I had a look at his code, and edited it a bit just to get it working with the different sensors and motors used in my robot. So, credits for the code go to him. The robot used plastic geared motors back then which is why it was quite difficult to abruptly change the ...</p>Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:00:09 -0400Creation of a monster aka Project Conjuringhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/creation-of-a-monster-aka-project-conjuring<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: 30th o' August, 2013: IT'S ALIVE! it's now alive, well sorta.....after some heaps of popsicle sticks, hotglue, etc. I've finally done it's frame, and it's in working condition...can't wait to scare my sister, here's what I've done: I've added this kind of mechanism for the mouth(and for the eyes as well), it changes the rotation of the motor to a linear motion: then added the motor, which is an old gearmotor I've made from old wind-up toys, cheaper than regular gearmotors, I've also used ...</p>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:16:51 -0400Emote-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/emote-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have wanted to build this type robotic face for quite some time now. Here is my (OK, but not great) first try. The hardware is mounted in a metal box from inside a bad external CD/DVD drive. I still need to "activate" it by adding control lines from the servos (2) to the furry ears and the (plastic tube) "mouth" Then I will program it for some independent "performance" routines, but I plan on using a serial link to the PC for advanced control. Right now, it has VERY limited PING))) ultrasonic vision, ...</p>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:14:46 -0400Cosma - Mk IV - reached over 30,000 meters and recovered!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cosma-mk-iv-reached-over-30-000-meters-and-recovered<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction: Till today two humanoid robots have been entered space. The first one was the US-built robot Robonaut 2,&nbsp;delivered by STS-133 in February 2011 to the ISS (International Space Station). The second one was the Japan-built robot Kirobo, launched on the cargo-carrying rocket on August 2013 loaded with supplies for the crew of the International Space Station, along with a small robot meant as a companion for the Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata. While Robonaut 2 is quite dexterous ...</p>Sat, 17 Aug 2013 05:18:57 -0400Brewster the Beer Buddyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brewster-the-beer-buddy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Brewster is a work in progress project I have been looking forward to work on for sometime. Please feel free to comment or throw any ideas my way for improvement. When I decided to go ahead with this project I was debating on using a Arduino and while browsing found this site www.ez-robots.com. The Ezb board was an excellent choice for this project simply because of its built in bluetooth and price. I do caution you as I learned the hard way if using HT servos dont hesitate to change out the heatsinks ...</p>Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:07:06 -0400Turtle-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot has no "brain" even though it has a Arduino processor. The brain for the bot is located in the PC and the program is S4A (Scratch for Arduino, version 1.5) based on Scratch, a MIT developed block programming language easy for early programmers (and even children) to learn. The "tail" of the bot is a permanent USB umbilical providing commands to the Arduino on the bot and all power to the bot, including all motor power. With a "light weight" USB cable it works out fairly well. Right now, ...</p>Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:32:56 -040012 DOF hexapod Scullhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/12-dof-hexapod-scull<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE - October 1, 2013 Hi all! &nbsp;Mechanical changes: I changed design of a hip. Now the hip and the knee stay on one axis. And I also made leg and body alignment. &nbsp; I added HC-SR04 and now my hexapod is in autonomous mode and scans the area and chooses the longest way. So when he finds the open door the hexapod will choose this direction. &nbsp; I downloaded “Bluetooth RC” application from Google market and now I’m using this application to control my hexapod by Bluetooth. I ...</p>Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:12:57 -0400Electric Wheelchair based robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/electric-wheelchair-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Work in progress; just arrived from Shanghai, China is a set of automotive ultrasonic parking sensor system to be soon hacked and placed on the robot for obstacle avoidance. See the build here :&nbsp;http://musingsandhobbies.blogspot.com/ </p>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:28:22 -0400Smart Doodle Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smart-doodle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>12/21/2013 - A speaker is added.11/01/2013 - Sonar/Light sensors with Auto SweepParallax DAQ is used to display data in Excel.10/23/2013 - A circular base is prodcuced with a 3D printer.The base also serves as a very efficient soundboard for the 'motor speakers'. Now the music from the speakers is very loud. Sample music Jingle Bells is attached.10/07/2013 - RC receiver is added as additional input09/08/2013 - &nbsp;An IR edge detector is added to the Doodle Bot.08/29/2013 - An art work done by the ...</p>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:08:19 -0400Holanipohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/holanipo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The other day I fund a massage thing in a 1dollar store and turned it into this little robot, it's not much but it is actuality my first C program done by me self, so I am a little proud of my little new one. It is made from 2 modified micro servos for continues rotation, a sharp IR sensor for eyes and the 08m2 programmable chip from Picaxe. I used 2 ball baring so the wheel shaft go true there an take the load away from the servo. As long there is not thing in front of him he moves on, if he ...</p>Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:35:46 -0400Tequila - The Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tequila-the-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been a longtime lurker on LMR &nbsp;and finally want to start sharing some projects. Hopefully this will be the first of many projects and robots I share with the community. Tequila is a line following bot I did for a course project last year. The goal was to create a simple line follower that could follow a circular track as quick as possible. &nbsp;The robot was also required to change direction if it came to a dead end.&nbsp; The robot chassis provided was printed using a 3d printer. The ...</p>Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:45:38 -0400RPi - Arduino - iPad robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rpi-arduino-ipad-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>http://pinkypibot.blogspot.com/ Here is a link to my blog that has a lot of project details. Current code available as txt files Arduino and Python.&nbsp; UPDATE 08-19-2013: I now have the iPad app (RasPiConnect) operating and the bot doing basic obstacle avoidance. Integrating camera next, then some OpenCV processing. </p>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:21:23 -0400Avoidance Robot Car https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/avoidance-robot-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hey guys just made my first robot needs more work done to it hope you like it parts : &nbsp; the Main Chassis&nbsp;&nbsp; Two&nbsp;motor Carrier Bracket&nbsp; One Steering Front up-right With Hole Milled Out to Fit a Distance Sensor&nbsp;eels Attatched One Motor With twin Drive&nbsp; Two Drive Wheels one Either Side of Motor To improve Stability One&nbsp; Servo Connects Main Chassis To Front Steering Upright One Battery Case Holding&nbsp;4 x AA With PP3 Style Connector to allow easy removal of battery ...</p>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:38:13 -0400R2G2: High Speed Snake Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r2g2-high-speed-snake-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I wanted to share the results my project, a high speed snake robot: R2G2: Robot with Rectilinear Gait for Ground Operations http://youtu.be/t4oQos_LYyc It is composed of: Arduino Mega Microcontroller 10 Hitec HS-7940TH Servomotors 8 Hitec HS-7950TH Servomotors Note, the image is Ver. 1 (a 3-module robot). The video link shows the performance of Ver. 2 (4-module robot). Thanks, James </p>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:24:41 -0400Celestial Navigation Drawbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/celestial-navigation-drawbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An idea! So i have been off the game for a short while, having worked my polargraphic plotter as far as my capabilities allow (at the moment at least) https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35846 but having watched you guys crack on with the "doodlebot" competition, my head has been whirring around. I never got sorted with some dead reckoning on my platform, so havent bothered to enter, but this got thinking of different approaches! https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35071 My cyclops ...</p>Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:16:13 -0400Botzilla Mark II [A.K.A Experimental "Whegs" robot]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botzilla-mark-ii-a-k-a-experimental-whegs-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>[UPDATE 02/25/2014]&nbsp;Hi, what's going on guys? I've been busy with the college stuff, almost don't have time for de parallel projects anymore, but still thinking a lot of it. Well, I decided to call this robot Botzilla Mark II because the study of the whegs technology made me think about take the original Botzilla intelligence and eletronics and the Botzilla Mark II mechanics and put it all together, improving some new systems and creating a complete fully-operational Botzilla Mark III for both ...</p>Sun, 04 Aug 2013 15:01:00 -0400SilentBoBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/silentbob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Although it's now 2017 I still get requests for code used in this project. The version used in the last iteration of SilentBoB has been posted above. AndysEasing library and the NewPing_v1.5 library are required and have been included in the zip file.&nbsp;You will also need the slave arduino code that drives the led pixels, as well as the CYZ-RGB pixel hex file to program whatever attinys are used for the pixels. The CYZ-RGB page is long gone but I had saved a copy as well as the AndysEasing library ...</p>Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:38:31 -0400Mini Lucy https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-lucy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot will move forward and backward using k'nex motor. The robot will shoot water bottle caps. the motor covered with black case will push the water bottle caps into the shooter motor which is on the top and the shooter motor will shoot the caps. the shooter controlled by rc remote. and the k'nex motor has a switch on it which will turn on the motor forward or backward.There are 2 DC motors one for shooter and the other one for pushing the caps into the shooter motor. I used k'nex set for the ...</p>Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:18:03 -0400Cosma - Prototype 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cosma-prototype-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the third prototype of Cosma. It is WIP. Nevertheless I thought I share my progress with you... 1. Shield design The MCU of the robot is an Arduino Mega. I designed a shield for the board, using Fritzing. The shield contains Micro SD card socket, voltage level shifter HEF4050 for the SD card, MPU 6050 (6 DOF accelerometer/gyroscope), I2C voltage level shifter for the MPU 6050 based on BSS138 N-channel MOSFETs, DS1307 based RTC with backup Lithium coin cell battery, connectors for DS18B20 ...</p>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:42:59 -0400A Bob Like Any Other, formerly Dollar Store BoBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-bob-like-any-other-formerly-dollar-store-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> 2016 After having this project on the shelf for 3 years, I finally bought myself a 3D printer. Now that I can print BoB's chasis, I plan to have him finished within the next few weeks, depending on when my new battery packs arrive in the mail. Better late than never, right? 2013 From the start, I have admired the 3d printed bipeds named BoB. I considered buying a 3d printer of my own but I couldn't justify the expense, nor do I know a single person with access to one. Instead, I have decided ...</p>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:55:59 -0400Summer Engineering Academy Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/summer-engineering-academy-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>See what 60 high school kids can do during the summer, Yellow Drumming Robots at Honolulu Community College Summer Engineering Program. </p>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:28:44 -0400Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello, As the rules to this site state, “Write the best English you can.” I have prepared this article as such and can only hold on to the desire it’s up to standard. If I have used inferior language at any point, please accept my most sincere apologies for this unacceptable deficiency regarding perception of my mother tongue. Now, to the reason for my writing… I’ve been working on this project, as and when I find the time. However I did a little more yesterday and decided it’s ...</p>Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:26:41 -0400DIY Wireless Robot Remote Controller Using XBee or Ciesco XRFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-wireless-robot-remote-controller-using-xbee-or-ciesco-xrf<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been working hard on my latest project, thought you might be interested too. This is a universal DIY robotic remote controller that uses XBee or Ciesco XRF for wireless communication. I also aim to develop an open source Arduino library that can be easily modified to suit different remote controller configuration. Hopefully at the end, this remote controller can be used in all sorts of robots and projects that requires manual control. I divided the project into a few tasks. It's not completed ...</p>Sun, 28 Jul 2013 16:35:29 -0400Baby-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/baby-bot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I like to work on multiple robots at one time (it gives me time to plan features/programming for the other robots.) This little bot is a quick build on a single CD with a minimum of everything! I ran out of double sided foam tape so nursing tape works (just not as well). The bot is autonomous and drive by a Uno32 in Arduino C/C++ "sketch" mode (one of my current favorite ways of programming bots.) I didn't have a lot of room for a H-Bridge (L293) chip so each motor is being driven off 2 2N3904 transistors ...</p>Sun, 28 Jul 2013 13:15:08 -0400RPi Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rpi-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is my first foray into robotics and electronics for that matter. My goal is to end up with a platform for AI experiementation. I plan to add GPS and a camera for use with OpenCV shortly. I'd like to have the robot remember locations internally and externally where it has been and remember people with whom it has interacted. Lofty goals! I am using 2 MSP430s to control power management and the motor controller. The Raspberry Pi communicates with the MSPs over i2c for power management ...</p>Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:28:08 -0400ultrasonic distance sensor https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ultrasonic-distance-sensor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi guys i just finished my project i am new to programing so hope you like it&nbsp; i have also the code : #include &lt;SoftwareSerial.h&gt; &nbsp; // TX_PIN is not used by the sensor, since that the it only transmits! #define PING_RX_PIN 6 #define PING_TX_PIN 7 &nbsp; SoftwareSerial mySerial(PING_RX_PIN, PING_TX_PIN); int counter=0; int resetCounter=0; int ledState=1; int ledDirection=1; boolean isSend=false; unsigned long pulseDuration=1; int RedLedpin=13; int BlueLedpin=8; &nbsp; long inches = ...</p>Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:09:19 -0400lawna - A robotic lawnmowerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lawna-a-robotic-lawnmower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A Robotic Lawnmower Update 20131213: Lawna had her drive motors upgraded to cope with wet grass and leaves. These give much more torque and a faster speed over the ground. I've missplace an eye somewhere ! Update 20131102: OK, I can't help myself.. I had finished Lawna and been busying myself with beacon experiments. The summer was over so Lawna was due to go into hibernation until next year. However, its been mild, the grass keeps growing, the lawn is covered in leaves so there is work to do. So ...</p>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:09:10 -0400Wobbly Raspberry Pi Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wobbly-raspberry-pi-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Based on a 6 DOF BRAT clone kit from ebay ($50!) Uses 6 MG995 45g servos: 2 Ankle Servos, 2 Knee Servos, 2 Hip Servos&nbsp; 4xAA Nimh to drive servos 2xAA to drive Raspberry Pi via a cheap "emergency charger" All controlled by a Raspberry Pi using servoblaster software PWM and programmed in python (but might move to C if I need the speed) Still a bit wobbly as I'm not using the knee servos much at the moment. Its interesting that I can get it to walk with just 4 servos in use -&nbsp;so there's an ...</p>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:09:15 -0400Little Black PI wagonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-black-pi-wagon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is the beginnings of my little distributed computing bot. The brains will be a PI, the motor driver, a Dagu Minidriver. There will be several mini pros driving sensors like a gyro, compass, accelerometer and encoders as well as ir and sonar sensors. I will also have a ps2 teaching/remote control driven by another mini pro. All the uC's and the PI will be linked together via an i2c bus and the PI to other computers with wifi. The main goal of this platform is to have a good easy ...</p>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:09:50 -0400Delta Robot v3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You can find out about this and many more robots @ http://marginallyclever.com This robot can be built in either a 3- or 4- arm configuration. In a total failure of version control I called this one v2 even though it's v3.&nbsp; So this is v2...2.&nbsp; Wait until I get to v4!&nbsp; Then things will really get fun. This delta robot is a signifigant improvement over the last model.&nbsp; I replaced the ball joints with my own design.&nbsp; I can now make more of the parts in house for faster mass ...</p>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:46:12 -0400Challenger-Smartbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/challenger-smartbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This (as of yet un-wired, and un-programmed) bot will be a 2 processor design (hopefully, a real "Smartbot"). In front is a Uno32 running Arduino C/C++ I am planning on using to process the PING))) sensor (and maybe add more sensors). In the rear is a Max32 (both are Digilent boards) running StickOS, a combined OS capable of file storage and it runs a very capable version of Basic. I plan on using it to connect to the L293 motor driver and in back of that is initially a 6 AA cell rechargeable power ...</p>Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:27:26 -0400DDHCBoB! (Developmentally Disabled HandiCap BoB)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ddhcbob-developmentally-disabled-handicap-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Apologies to K120 for his outstanding design that I mangled or to anyone else who may be offended. (Which would be most people...) DDHCBoB is proud to be one of the first of the BoB army but sadly he lost his legs in a tragic pole-vaulting accident during the summer robolympics as well as suffering traumatic uC damage in a paragliding accident the following month. Poor BoB languished around the lab for most of the year suffering constant taunts early on from our lab assistant Amanda (La Tostadora!) ...</p>Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:26:56 -0400Tracked robot Mk2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-mk2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my tracked multi-purpose robot. It is powered by two DC motors and controlled via RF link (range 1km LOS) by a usb controller plugged into a custom transmitter. &nbsp; It can used for various configurations: - with fire hose (for firefighting) - with mine detection probe - with a robotic arm - machine gun (for military use) - radiation detection system (for use in nuclear disasters) - night vision system etc... &nbsp; The aluminium tracks provide good traction but I will add some rubber ...</p>Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:28:40 -0400Cosma - Prototype 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cosma-prototype-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>July 21, 2013 This is a ultra light weighted version of the Cosma robot, especially trimmed for the weather balloon launch. It just weighs 140 g without the battery and shield. Fig. 1 Front view Fig. 2 Side view Fig. 3 Robot mass </p>Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:04:22 -0400Thin-Bot (Unlike any other robot I have built).https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/thin-bot-unlike-any-other-robot-i-have-built<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot abandons the previous (all very similar designs) robots I have and tries something different, and it works well!!! The motivating influence is a ZBasic ZX24su running compiled, multitasking Basic. It is quite a change from the C/C++ used with the Arduino and a nice change of pace. (Please. I know some of you hate Basic, but I grew up on it, and for me it is like an old, comfortable set of shoes.) The two front wheels are actually gears with clear (oxygen machine) tubing epoxied to them. ...</p>Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:34:33 -0400Pioneer D3-PXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pioneer-d3-px<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> The past two days I was at Adept Mobile Robots in Amherst, New Hampshire, testing the accuracy of the Pioneer P3-Dx robot platform. This is a very rigorous robot that has a computer onboard for computations, sonar for simple obstacle avoidance and a SICK laser on top for mapping and localization. On day one with the help of an employee at Adept, I was able to get the pioneer up and running and create a new 2d map of the office within hours using their program Mapper3. The following day I was ...</p>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:04:55 -0400BoxDroid [rebranding from BBbotz]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxdroid-rebranding-from-bbbotz<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey LMR! Just finished 80% hardware of my new robot named BBbotz(Baby Box robot + z(to make look cool)). Somehow the project already run for 4 days. This robot inherit the cool&amp;cute design of TED biped and BOB. I can't resist to make one look like them and improvise some of the hardware &amp; software portion. Big thanks to Protowrxs for sharing the TED servo speed controlling method and K120189 for the cute BOB design. I can control properly the speed of each servo. Really cool! OK!, material ...</p>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:40:24 -0400summer walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/summer-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>the bot was controled by a central pattern generator.when i build bots,i like handcraft part more than elec part. &nbsp; completed bot body construction feeler detailsthe control module&nbsp;is a compound design,circuit&nbsp;refer solarbotics website's 4 motor walker(http://costaricabeam.solarbotics.net/Circuits/Walkers_Main.htm)&nbsp; </p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:58:18 -04006 joint robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-joint-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey friends, This is my first robot attempt so I'm new with hobby servos, the Arduino (which I've chosen for control), electronics in general and LMR. I love the site and am happy to have found a place to share and learn. I build machines for automotive automation for a living and decided to make a miniature robot cell in my spare time for fun. I began this project back in January.&nbsp; </p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:03:01 -0400Robot Hand Shadow https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-hand-shadow<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone so this is the project I made with my PCB's. this whole thing is actually intended for my club jameco entry&nbsp;http://www.clubjameco.com/index.php/projects/project_brief/24/21110/_diy_robotic_hand_shadow I'm pretty happy about how it turned out, it was my first PCB and surprise ! it worked, so I wasn't able to get a video since my brother dropped the camcorder and it doesn't work unless you press on the power button the whole time.(got the worst finger cramp imaginable just for 1 ...</p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:19:55 -0400IR ATtiny Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-attiny-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the biped robot I created last year. Unlike most of the TEDs and BOBs the robot is controlled by an ATtiny85 making it a little more complicated to get stuff like servos working( This awesome library was the solution:&nbsp;http://www.cunningturtle.com/attiny4585-servo-library/). 4 of 5 programmabe pins are used for servo control, the last one is used as an input for an infrared receiver. After a long time of searching the internet for an IR library that works with the attiny I found this ...</p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:59:21 -0400TR-01 (Tracked robot number 1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tr-01-tracked-robot-number-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am building a tracked robot using Tamiya gearbox and a Tamiya trackset.I made the body out of acrylic: And i used this aluminium rod wich is M4 to fit the second layer on top of it: And the nuts wich are also M4: A picture of the circuitboard wich is not finished yet:Another picture showing the base: &nbsp; </p>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:25:39 -0400Blue Comet Mechhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-comet-mech<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my biped Mech with system link! The Mech is made ​​entirely at home , without the use of CNC machines! Clearly inspired by games like armored core, mechwarrior, Hawken. An arm mounts a airsoft weapon, the robot in the future provides a method of detecting damage, with a light sensor! See next for update! </p>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:39:38 -0400Ranger II snobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ranger-ii-snobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Paul Flint and I came across a ranger II storm series wheelchair manufactured by invacare, as we are rather cheap guys we spent a couple months reverse engineering the motor control board. Built an arduino shield to send the control signals to the motor controllers. and you can see snobot Mark I in the picture and Mark II in the video. all schematics have been released under GPL v3 and more information can be found at http://docbox.flint.com:8081/snobot </p>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:08:04 -0400White BOBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/white-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another BOB in LMR... This smalll guy become next idol for simple robotic and 3D printing practice. Thanks for model source:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:43708 and here is my BOB: I am using Arduino NANO + Undershield as core Don't have enough room for battery so I made a bracket as backpack. And here it is, another BOB. However, I am still working on the gait. So far it seems just sliding around but I really think this is very good for entry level biped robot. </p>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:58:24 -0400CrEp4E the object avoidance buzzing & blinking theremin robot :). With Update !!! Bump Switches are functionalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crep4e-the-object-avoidance-buzzing-blinking-theremin-robot-with-update-bump-switches-are-functional<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello to all, this is my first lmr added project, i've build robot in arduino ide, it's verry simple code, i've made this robot from scrap as you can see i found my old dvd's and i wanted to throw them away in the garbage, so i thought my self what can i do with them if i recycle them so i wanted to build a cd/dvd coaster bot i found some lds, my arduino board and some resistors and some secretary machine box and i took from there some bump switches and i got some plastic laying around so i wen't ...</p>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:32:01 -0400Rover bot base - with tracked wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-bot-base-with-tracked-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Folks, This is my experimentation with cheap chasis and tracked wheel set which i found online. The whole set up cost me between $50 - $60. This is my infial work towards an autonomous rover with machine vision. I will keep you posted :) Thanks &nbsp; </p>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:23:02 -0400Chef-Bot Mk II with Wii Nunchuk Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chef-bot-mk-ii-with-wii-nunchuk-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot I built for fun. It is designed to be a test-bed for different things I want to try. It is mostly salvaged from an earlier robot I built, except for the metal frame and the arduino mega. I used the Wii nunchuk to control it now, but I am planning on adding autonomy later. It is not very complete at the moment, but I really liked how easy it was to use the nunchuk and I wanted to share it. When you move the joystick around, it controls the wheels of the robot and how it moves. When ...</p>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:22:23 -0400Autonomous Arduino Car Maze Solving with 3 Ultrasonic Sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-arduino-car-maze-solving-with-3-ultrasonic-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> The field of robotics has advanced greatly in recent years, having a large field of research in finding solutions to everyday problems, such as problems solving mazes and test new designs. The objective of the study is the practice of using an autonomous robot with ultrasonic sensors in solving mazes, using automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and computational logic. Verifying and analyzing the logic used in the process of solving mazes, where there is only a beginning and an end, autonomously, ...</p>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:42:06 -0400FrankenBoBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frankenbob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is FrankenBoB, formerly known as WhiteBoB, my interpretation of BoB the Biped. It is named after Frankensteins creature, because it reminds me, when I see it first move. Part list: Arduino Mini clone Wattduino Pro 3,3V4 x 9G Servos&nbsp;1 x 8x8 minature LED matrice1 x HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor1 x 3mm Polystyrol Plate1 x 1mm&nbsp;Polystyrol Plate4 x AAA NiMH&nbsp;4 AAA Battery holder1 x Mini Switch1 x 60x30mm card boardConnectors 2,54mm&nbsp;Wires of different colours2 x 30mm M3 SpacersAll electronics ...</p>Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:18:38 -0400Cosma - Prototype 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cosma-prototype-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>July 7, 2013 I started to build the first prototype of Cosma. Cosma is basically a robot astronaut. The primary goal of this robot project is to send a small humanoid robot into Space using the eXSShot rocket. This first version will be send to near Space via a weather balloon ---&nbsp; maybe end of this year. The main idea is that not the raw data of the robots sensor devices are send back to Earth; the data are rather processed into human impressions and the according generated expressions then ...</p>Sun, 07 Jul 2013 07:26:08 -0400Long-Haulhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/long-haul<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just built this little bot this morning! The shape (and code) seems excellent at keeping this bot from "getting stuck" and if I were to add a small sponge to the bottom I could use it to clean my bathroom after in a while! A 5 cell rechargeable AA setup provides more than enough power for flat indoor floors. (Even at relatively slow speeds, the robot runs nicely in a fairly straight line.) The green flanges in back don't drag the ground but function to keep the slightly tail-heavy robot from tipping ...</p>Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:33:35 -0400[MEGA] Einshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mega-eins<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot's name is a placeholder until I think of something else. This will be one of three TED the BiPed clones. There are too many Bob clones !!! lol. Anyway, this is my first "adventure", if you will, with circuit boards and seriously testing my (noobish) soldering skills. As an early birthday present, I got myself a new soldering iron to help, but it's not working with the solder I have with my old iron.... so back to the store I go. This is also a test with the ATtiny since I am not seeing ...</p>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:14:56 -0400Sheldonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sheldon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sheldon is currently in its third frame on his second microcontroller. &nbsp;He started in an altoid can using picaxe and worked his way up to his current body using arduino. &nbsp;I'm pretty happy with the body now so here's to planning thats how it will stay for awhile. &nbsp;Currently it has a SRF05 ultra sound in the head (x and y axis) and a long range sharp in the neck (x-axis). &nbsp;Still working in an infrared obstacle detector from rocketbrand studios and integrating bluetooth in as a debugging ...</p>Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:04:07 -0400Red-Dragon V3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/red-dragon-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My new&nbsp;Biped Robot "Red-Dragon V3" &nbsp; what's new -Remove the camera -Replace the Arduino with a SSC32 -Create design throughout the robots -Inserting the batteries over to robots for servo and controller. 6V NiMH 2500mAh + 9V 200mAh -Add Relay circuit to power saver -Add bluetooth to communicate with the computer -2 Mini Servo to move the PowerLEDs for Light &nbsp; The materials used by 10 Servo MG995 2 Mini Servo 7.5gr SSC32 Controler Battery 6V 2500mhA Battery 9V 200mhA Relay 5V 8A 4 ...</p>Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:41:48 -04004P - Quadruped prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4p-quadruped-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>4P is a small quadruped robot designed to teach more complex mobility functions with the use of inverse kinematics and stabilization algorithms. The concept behind 4P is that it has to be build with the resource of a CNC and some other basic tools and be cheap enough to be used as a disposable platform for teaching and learning. Based on the original design we arrived at the following specifications: 3mm Acrylic parts12 mini servos for 3DOF per legsmall arduino based boardlight weight battery (lithium ...</p>Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:53:42 -0400Spider Walker Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-walker-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I always wanted to build a Klann walker: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klann_Linkage But never had the time to design and build the walker mechanism. Browsing the net, I have discovered a DIY spider walker kit, and bought two of them: http://www.dfrobot.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=37_69&amp;product_id=913 The KIT comes with one DC motor: The problem with this, that it can not turn (unless you use a Tamiya twin motor set and hack the KIT).&nbsp; The easyiest solution is using two ...</p>Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:03:09 -0400DoodleBot "Little Guy" Progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doodlebot-little-guy-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After having to tend to other family projects for a few weeks I finally had time to test my Doodlebot. Calling him "Little Guy" for now. He worked fairly well over all. Observations: -&nbsp; &nbsp;He wiggles when he goes in reverse so all reverse drawn lines are curvy - see the 'H' in HELLO. Forward drawn lines are a lot better.&nbsp; -&nbsp; Also repeatability seems to issue. He'll draw a message fine one round and in&nbsp;then the next attempt the words will arch and the lines of some of the letters ...</p>Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:59:45 -04003D Printed Sumo Robot with High Traction Wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-sumo-robot-with-high-traction-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot for a mixture of fun and a university competition. Its a fully 3D printed sumo robot with custom made super grippy wheels. The Sumo robot was designed in a Solidworks computer aided design software, incorporating all of the sumo robot’s components. This allowed the design to be easily altered and manipulated to take full advantage of the size and weight restrictions. A simple and effective design was created with a basic ramp at the front to get underneath the opponent ...</p>Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:31:18 -0400MDi #2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mdi-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UPDATE - September 23, 2013 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hallo Leute! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What's new on this update? Apparently, nothing! :) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the case of the mechanical part and body building it's actually nothing new... The body construction at this time should be done, and next days will be the robot competition that I've mentioned before... But robot won't be ready for it... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ok, no problem... The delay on the construction occurred ...</p>Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:25:25 -0400Not a Sandwich Line Follower Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/not-a-sandwich-line-follower-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An arduino based line follower: 4 IR Reflective SensorsL293DNE Motor Driver2 12vdc Gear Motors</p>Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:58:15 -0400No name Yet Custom roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-name-yet-custom-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, this is my test platform for my grade project on the University, since the University have a Lynxmotion rover with the AL5D robotic arm and I've already managed to burn the shoulder servo (The big one) and sweep the gears from the little servo for the wrist rotation, I have to paid for the new servo and get metal gears for the little servo instead of the plastic ones, so I decided to built my own to avoid new problems and get a robot tha belongs to ME. The frame of the rover is made from some ...</p>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:27:17 -0400HOUND Prototype- SUGVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hound-prototype-sugv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I designed and built this vehicle as a senior project. The vehicle is loosely based on the army MarcBot, one of the first sugv's, but with some upgrades specially in the sensors, GUI and control platform. The main purpose of this vehicle was to prove that was possible to design, build and test a fully functional sugv under 3 months and with a extremely limited budged (under 1000€) We achieved this by using comercially available platforms and a rapid prototyping development. Since our main objective ...</p>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:44:18 -0400ligaBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ligabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a long hiatus, I decided to resume working on this project. I bought a USB power supply, that easily powers the Pi with the camera module and wifi dongle running.The 6xAA battery pack is now dedicated to the motors. I also wrote an android app that communicates with the Pi over wifi.The video shows the current state of my project. I made the app with a smaller screen in mind, so it looks a bit strange on a tablet.The laptop shown at the end of the clip shows the server software running on the ...</p>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:49:34 -0400Alfred the robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alfred-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Everybody! Few times ago I bought a Robot Vacuum cleaner (Neato) for my house. It wake up my old passion for robots which have been in sleep for years, after an hard try during my students days. When I have seen it move for the first time, with its laser scanning the house, I was very impressed! I realized this could be a fantastic base for a robot! So I have started to play with my Neato and I first see Mr Ferguson works. That was fantastic and it opened me a door on what I could not believe: ...</p>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:45:22 -0400Website controlled robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/website-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been a long time since I put up a new project, and I felt that I should from today onwards post all projects which I make since I've actually some other projects but just felt lazy to post it here, like these 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCAH-CvV8Os and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9MhbDfcObw but to the topic, I have actually got this working and everything so how this works is that on my website http://www.anshulsanam.byethost32.com/ there are 3 files 2 of them are the html and ...</p>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:12:40 -0400Arduino Micro + Legohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-micro-lego<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Re-Write After a bit of research, I finially have two fully working sketches.&nbsp; One is for autonomous mode using dual ultrasonic SR04 modules and the motors are running straight from a L293D and 6 volts worth of double A's.&nbsp; I did manage to get speed control, but not really sure how it is working since the pinout is not addressed as a voltage and it doesn not appear to be PWM...but it is good enough to match speed on both of the old spybotic motors. The second sketch is bluetooth through ...</p>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:16:45 -0400Autonomous Granny Gadgethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-granny-gadget<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a coverted invaid scooter, that is being adapted into an autonomous granny gadget...... The scooter runs at 4 MPH, and is controlled by a sabertooth motor controller and its steering is operated by a linear actuator. All controlls are operated by an arduino. Safety kill keys and emergency switchs operate the scooter. More will be updated as we develope. </p>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:27:43 -0400PurpleBOBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/purplebob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As I discovered "Bob" I had purple filament in my office 3D printer. Well, i thought it would not make it to the robot section since I am not having enough time to finish it.&nbsp; Seeing the Blue Bob and the Yellow Bob drove me to publish it. As you can see, my Bob is quite not done. I still not put a sensor in it since I just wanted to see it walking LOL Never mind, I guess Bob is sexy also without the sensor, also if his face is missing something without it. The print was ok with the first try. ...</p>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:03:26 -0400MURtle - Drawing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/murtle-drawing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is MURtle my drawing robot. Inspired by Oddbots Doodle Bot competition, I decided to build my own drawing bot. MURtle is a combination of MURCS and Turtle. MURCS is my multi use robot construction system using laser cutted acrylic plastic parts. The Dagu Micro Magician Controller has been used, because it has everything onboard needed and runs from 4 AA cells. A micro servo has been used as pen holder. 2 Pololu ICS01A IR sensors as odometry sensors. Solarbotics wheel with self made 48 segments ...</p>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:01:21 -0400YellowBOBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellowbob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey! Here is another guy in the BOB army! :) This time Yellow one! So, it started when I was watching photos of the BlueBOB by TinHead. My daughter saw it and started to shout: "Doyit, doyit" that means "Robot, robot" in baby language :))) So, I had yellow ABS already fed into hot end, and I said to myself: "Why not! Let's have YellowBOB! :)". Digged a bit and came down to original BOB by K120189. Parts printed pretty good, had trouble only with biped brackets. After seven failed attempts I did rotate ...</p>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:22:21 -0400Arduino Mechanical Resistor Color Code Calculatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-mechanical-resistor-color-code-calculator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Members of LMR. I'm back with a new project, it's not a robot but is a really neat learning tool that every Electronic Engineer or student will love to have. This is a Mechanical resistor color code calculator. It has (4) small stepper motors with driver boards from yourduino.com , (2) Arduino UNO on a bread board and (4) 10K potentiometers. As you&nbsp;turn the potentiometers, the stepper motors rotate displaying a color and a value at the same time, thus showing the unknown resistor value ...</p>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:11:46 -04003 Wheeler using 2 servos.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-wheeler-using-2-servos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an idea I wanted to try for a while. Basically, it uses one servo to drive the main wheel and a connected (90 degree) servo to turn that servo for steering. The concept of my "big wheel" "trike" works quite nicely. I am using a Digilant uC32 in "pure" Arduino C/C++ code mode to control the bot. Of all the ways to program a robot, this still remains one of the easiest. Special features include a pot on an analog input to control the PING))) ultrasonic rangefinder "trigger" distance. At that ...</p>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:56:30 -0400My first Delta Robot with hobby servoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-delta-robot-with-hobby-servos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I have just finished my first delta robot, and at the moment I'm trying to program it somehow. It is not easy, but fortunatelly I have found enough inspiring code and howtos on the net. The robot is made out of three standard cheap Hitach servos, alu bars, ordinary ball joints and cnc-cutted &nbsp;laminated plastic pieces. The design of the milled parts is made in Rhinoceros (it is not a big deal). As driver I'm trying to use an Arduino Leonardo board (I really hope, that I will be capable someday ...</p>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:36:20 -0400The Mystics - NASA Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge Entryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-mystics-nasa-sample-return-robot-centennial-challenge-entry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>These three robots built on a Wild Thumper 6WD (75:1) chassis were an entry in the 2013 NASA Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge. Twelve teams originally entered the challenge. Ten teams came to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute but only 9 passed the inspection of the judges.&nbsp; &nbsp; My Mystic Lake robots passed inspection but due to hardware issues in the last month the software was incomplete. Regardless, there was some software running. During the second run the three robots did the ...</p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:49:11 -0400Human Robot Experimental Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/human-robot-experimental-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>June 12, 2013 I used the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (3 days) to build a human robot experimental platform for various ideas I have in mind. The mechanical construction is not finished yet. On the right side of the robot will be a control panel with xbox 360 keyboard a custome made mini keyboard and a 20 x 4 LCD. I do not plan to add a second arm, but it's possible. It is very much WIP - like most of my projects. All the aluminium parts are hand made from aluminium sheet with a thickness of 1.5 ...</p>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:50:13 -0400BEN: Bright Enough to Navigatehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ben-bright-enough-to-navigate<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>BEN: Bright Enough to Navigate This robot will be a continuation and an improvement on my first robot, EDWARD (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36413) Hardware: Raspberry PI for multi-threaded Arduino command and CPU x1breadboarded Arduino Uno for hardware control x2/3continuous rotation servos for locomotion x3omnidirectional wheels for locomotion x3servos for arm (x3?)ultrasonic sensors for mapping x9webcam for veiwer's pleasure x1&nbsp;BEN's goal will be to move objects from zones ...</p>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:33 -0400DROYO The Home Made Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/droyo-the-home-made-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Droyo Robot &nbsp; DROYO is a Smartphone controlled robot with its head on cloud (80% of the head!) ,simply 80% its brain is formed by a group of computers on network/internet, ie; poweful remote computer(s) thinks for Droyo which has a better perfomance than traditional Inbuilt-Head Model, DROYO Can be controlled any where from the world (exception if internet is unavailable at least for your mobile!). This is done as a part of B.E.Computer Science and Engineering Curriculum Project. ...</p>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:29:24 -0400aVinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/avino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello everybody &nbsp; this is my second robot avino it's a very freak robot because sometimes the code did'nt run hahaha........i don't know why &nbsp; </p>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:57:04 -0400Chinese Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chinese-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the "Chinese Bot". &nbsp;Its called that because 95% of the parts were sourced from China (via eBay). It uses Tamiya dual-motor gearbox, a cheap home-made arduino clone and has a 3-axis accelerometer. The arduino runs a neural network, which controls the output speed &amp; direction of the two motors.&nbsp; The inputs to the network are: Left Motor speedRight Motor speedLeft 45 degree distance measurement0 degree distance measurementRight 45 degree distance measurementThe accelerometer detects ...</p>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:31:28 -0400My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-30<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that can be controlled by a wii nunchuck, or it can navigate on its own. It avoids cliffs with the ultrasonic sensor on the front arm, and it avoids obstances with the front-facing &nbsp;ultrasonic sensor. It has a grabbing device on the front which is powered by a servo. It can go backwards (only with one wheel) using the relay ( I only had one pair of relays). It has a pen for a back wheel, which slides along the ground with relatively low friction. It can be controlled by a wii ...</p>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:08:24 -0400Rover 5 with PIC 16f887 using mikroC and OSA RTOShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-5-with-pic-16f887-using-mikroc-and-osa-rtos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Robotic Operation Unit with Learning envIroment System ( ROULIS ). this is my first Rover 5 Autonomous Robot with PIC 16F887 using mikroC and OSA RTOS.The idea is that the robot will scan my appartment and create and store a map of it in internal eeprom.im using an ultrasonic sensor for that mounted on a servo.there are only 3 possible direction (yet) servo can turn (forward,left,right).all scanner readings update the map by reference to his position. Features &amp; Errors1. RF Communication with ...</p>Thu, 30 May 2013 08:42:40 -0400Stealth-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stealth-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I added the Arduino Sketch to the attachements, feel free to download and use it. Please let me know if you have some suggestions! </p>Wed, 29 May 2013 04:15:10 -0400Android Controlled Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-controlled-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>At work someone (ok it was me) mentioned using a robot to distribute the Friday afternoon sweeties and I accepted the challenge. Already having a tank remotely controlled with a PS3 Controller I decided it would need a camera to see where it's going. Having recently upgraded my phone I was able to use the old one with IP Webcam to share the camera feed over wifi. When I read about deejayspinz' IPCamBot, a LEGO robot with a wifi camera controlled by a custom Android App, I thought I'd give it ...</p>Mon, 27 May 2013 18:45:15 -0400Insanity PIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insanity-pi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So after some help from here and pololu I managed to come up with this little freak :D It gets his kP and kD values from BT from phone so I don't have to reprogram it over and over and over and store the values in EEPROM. the breaking system is something interesting, I got some drifting in the corner just by enable reverse in motors. the PID is simply calculated without the Integral term... works as a charm... if needed, I'll post the code :) I leave the video to speak for itself</p>Mon, 27 May 2013 18:05:53 -0400Super Droid Bot "Anna" - w/ Learning AIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/super-droid-bot-anna-w-learning-ai<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>9/1/16 Update&nbsp;-&nbsp;The following is new since the last time I posted:&nbsp; Added much more sophisticated integration with WolframAlpha. &nbsp;Whereas I used to use WolframAlpha to answer questions, now I can use it for many different purposes where structured data is returned and specific data can be extracted.Added memory types and algorithms for extracting data about sports NFL Teams, Stats, Schedules, Rosters, and player stats and personal data.Added algorithms for analyzing teams and ...</p>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:21:21 -0400Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot use the Spider Controller and the Hexapod platform from Dagurobot. You can find more information about the controller and the platform here : https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/32854 The source code source (with the IDE and IR library) : - Remote control : Arduino Uno + Seeeduino bluetooth + infrared. http://steamcyberpunk.net/arduino/hexapod/ARDUINO.hexapod.100.tc_bt_ir.tar.gz - «&nbsp;Spider controller&nbsp;» + infrared receiver. http://steamcyberpunk.net/arduino/hexapod/ARDUINO.hexapod.100.sc_ir.tar.gz Seeeduino ...</p>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:55 -0400Fortune Boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fortune-box<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Fortune boxI just read the posting about the fantastic "Dadaist poetry box". Great!This inspired me to post my less intelectual "fortune box"It is quite the same thing but the lyrics and pieces of text are stored on an SD-card as a ".txt"-File.This allows an easy and comfortable storage of many text-blocks. So I could download and convert huge amount of text from the linux-package "fortune" in all languages sorted by topic and kind of humor.I added separators "#" between each chunk of text.A challenge ...</p>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:17 -0400 CrazyFlie NanoQuadrotor w/Portable RPi Base Stationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crazyflie-nanoquadrotor-w-portable-rpi-base-station<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The CrazyFlie Nano-Quadrotor is a Micro-Quad/development platform. Everything from the PCB diagram to the PC-Client to the radio is based on open source components. While still very very early in development, the Bitcraze development team is a near-perfect example of open hardware best-practices in action. They have a well-organized product-wiki- http://wiki.bitcraze.se/ which is frequently updated with suggestions, hacks and mods culled from an active user-forum-http://forum.bitcraze.se/. The ...</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 15:01:50 -0400RoboEm AVR Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboem-avr-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I built a small robot, then the following I will present the main units. Here you will find a photo infrared receiver, a remote control for a DVD player távvezérlőjável done. Line folowing control. The comparator circuit whose inputs are connected to the IR receiver diodes. &nbsp; In the center of the IR transmitter diode, the two edges of the receiver diodes are visible. &nbsp; The robot is equipped with sound and light sensor. &nbsp; The sound detection microphone, and the light was ...</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:52 -0400The Geo Bot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-geo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello LmR! This is the final product of my work on the GEO-bot! With help from you people in my previous post i could overcome mechanical problems! for those who did not read the previous post -- The geo bot is a 555 timer based bot. it runs on two 555 timer IC and one motor driver IC (l293d). No micro controllers! Two timer circuits (1 &amp; 2) are made using 555 timers. they are interdependent. when one timer is out the other is activated. one motor keeps on rotating continously. The other motor ...</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 10:25:53 -0400SiLi LiLa BOT (Simple Little Line-following Launchpad Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sili-lila-bot-simple-little-line-following-launchpad-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SiLi LiLa BOT (Simple Little Line-following Launchpad Robot) &nbsp;My aim was to build a cheap and simple line-following robot for beginners. During the design and construction, I tried to keep the robot as simple and cheap to build as possible. I used black electrician’s tape on a white carpet to make the line.&nbsp;The Robot DesignThe first step in the designing process should be the accurate definition of the task of the robot.&nbsp;The Robot's TaskThe task of our robot is simple: follow the ...</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:21 -0400Guided Vehicle Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/guided-vehicle-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Project which involves building/implementing two track followers.&nbsp;The objective of this project is to successfully design, implement, and demonstrate a working&nbsp;prototype of a guided vehicle system. A Leading Vehicle (LV) will move through a defined route&nbsp;marked by black tape all along the route. A Guided Vehicle (GV) will follow the Leading Vehicle&nbsp;(LV) without any kind of physical connection between them. While the LV can use sensors or&nbsp;other mechanisms to determine ...</p>Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:37 -0400DXY Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dxy-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This my first robot ;)&nbsp; and I am working in finishing it this summer. &nbsp; &nbsp; My main goal is making an intelligent automated robot. Main Specifications: 4x GHM-12 DC Motors 4X 4" Mecanum Wheels (More DOF) Arduino Mega 2560 + Mega IO Expansion Shield V2.3 7 X Ultrasonic Sensors I just started this project today and I will need some time to post more information about this project. Hopefully, I will be done putting all parts together next week. Also, It seems that I will have to install ...</p>Sat, 18 May 2013 19:56:47 -04004wd Drill powered remote controled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4wd-drill-powered-remote-controled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, After 3 years of trying into control amp eater motor cc ccw i have finaly reach my goal (after some fails) Here my project for an remote operated robot that will be used in airsoft , the basic part is complete , it miss him the body , may be an arm and light airsoft bb gun . It is controled by a custome made remote in 433mhz (whith cheap emeter reciver for the moment ) with arduio mega for the remote side. full pwm control on the motor It used 4 12v corldless drill (12€ each) 550 rpm max ...</p>Sat, 18 May 2013 09:48:46 -0400Dadaist Poetry Boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dadaist-poetry-box<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My second experiment (first is here ) to make Art o something similar with Arduino, is the Dadaist Poetry Box. It’s made ​​with an Arduino using a printer for receipts to write poem. The box composes the poems in autonomy, thanks to an algorithm that has been implemented on the Arduino. Push the button and here your dadaist poem. Each poem is different from the previous. It is original, new. Just press a button, and comes out a poem. Simple, immediate, trivial. Normally, the poem is a valuable ...</p>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:42:39 -0400Polar robot arm – sketching a city skylinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polar-robot-arm-sketching-a-city-skyline<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I’m often thinking if it is possible to make Art with Arduino. Arduino is a machine, a little computer made with electronic circuits. It hasn’t a soul. Can an Arduino make Art? This is my question. I’m trying to do something with Arduino that could be Art, or similar to Art. The Arts are painting, poetry, music, sculpture and so on. I’m trying to do something in different Arts. The road is long but I began to travel it. This is my first experiment with painting. Indeed, a easy form of painting, ...</p>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:37:39 -0400Another Wild Thumperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-wild-thumper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my version of the Wild Thumper. I'm mounting the controller vertically and exposing the fins on the heat sink to air flow. I'm working on a similar mount for a mega 2560 for the other side. Trying to engineer a hinge system to allow for easy access.</p>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:41 -0400High Entropy PhotoVorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/high-entropy-photovore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a kill time&nbsp;project during moving house,to messy too use my favorite stuffs.I have to use any parts i can find around,very cheap parts.the photo&nbsp;below is mobile platform. the control method&nbsp;refer to Tom Jenner's HEBEAM(http://jwgoerlich.solarbotics.net/articles/hebeam.htm). the bot is fun. </p>Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:13 -0400Tadpole SHR https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tadpole-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The LMR Start Here version of the Tadpole robot is a great way to get your feet wet in the world of robot building. It is a nice, simple platform, requires only one tool for assembly and no soldering. It can be a very simple, basic robot to learn the fundamentals, or, as you can see in the promo video, be configured to be as complex as you would like. Along the way, you will learn all the basics of robot building --These basics will translate easily to any robot you might build ...</p>Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:34 -0400Arduino MATLAB - ADXL330 Accelerometer Interfacinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-matlab-adxl330-accelerometer-interfacing<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Seeeduino MEGA 2560 with ADXL330 &nbsp; Reference: http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/ADXL3xx http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/ADXL330 https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/ADXL330_0.pdf &nbsp; For more projects, please visit - http://retardokiddo.blogspot.sg/ </p>Wed, 15 May 2013 03:07:00 -0400Heavy Tracks Gripper Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heavy-tracks-gripper-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been a while since I had time to post anything here. This is my first outdoor type robot. I have the R/C mode testing almost done. The gripper should work better in microcontroller mode. It has more range then the R?C mode I learned from previous robots. I will soon be ready to program the BS1 and BS2 microcontrollers. I decided to go with two microcontrollers because it would be easier to have the gripper run on it's own. It will have some share and indepentent sensors. Work still in progress. ...</p>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:05:22 -0400RTW-II @ Wolferion Mechatronics https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rtw-ii-wolferion-mechatronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Old version base:Current version:Electronics are inside yellow box, which will not be used in final version.(Current weight ~10kg (1x 12V 5Ah inside box) )"Hold" mechanism.Wooden boards are used for reference at the moment. Here is scheme of electronics. It is ~60% complete. Eyes of the robot:No images of electronics at the moment.Sorry for no videos, I'll try to upload soon.More information coming soon. Please feel free to comment!Sponsored by: (or just "Self Sponsored") </p>Sat, 11 May 2013 18:36:05 -0400Another Arduino Based Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-arduino-based-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Make your first robot is a&nbsp;fun&nbsp;thing. Forces you to use creativity to solve those small problems. But not everyone has the space, tools (simple as it may be) available or sufficient knowledge to make your first robot from scratch, it makes some people give up in the early days ... fair will then prevent them to have fun as we make our robots?&nbsp;NO. So I decided to make something like a development platform, I would like to call it FUN plataform, in which these people could find motivation ...</p>Fri, 10 May 2013 10:47:04 -0400my frist robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-frist-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>iam intrested in making robots for about past six months, discussed lots of my ideas with my friends. after some time i felt iam just saying and not doing any thing ,so i planned to do a simple obstacle avoidance&nbsp; robot. i named the bot chiti after the famous tamil movie "enthiran" by super star rajinikanth. this bot have two ultrasonic sensor in either corners of the front side controlled by arduino uno. it goes straight, if it finds obstaclce it avoids it by turning left or right or back accordingly. after ...</p>Fri, 10 May 2013 03:17:25 -0400Little Hex Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-hex-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this robot at the begining last year, but never had the chance to share it. Someone asked about this robot, so I thought it might be nice to share it here. This Simple Hexapod Robot is more like a downgrade from my last robot. The quadruped robot I was trying to build didn't actually quite work&nbsp;though I spent quite a lot of time, but I have unfortunately underestimated the difficulty. So I am stepping back, and start from something easier, a Simple Hexapod Robot that uses Arduino. ...</p>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:55 -0400PicoRoach - 3 Servo Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picoroach-3-servo-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Now available from PicoKit!http://www.picokit.com&nbsp;-&nbsp;A&nbsp;cheap and simple 3 servo robot walker that anyone can make for under $40. My students in Industrial Technology loved this project, as they could program it easily with PicoFlow Alpha. We used a PIC12F508 from Microchip Technology, and programmed it using the PicoFlow USB (in circuit) PIC Programmer.&nbsp;The plastic parts were cut from Polycarboante so they wouldn't break. Check out the development stages below.&nbsp;Cost:&nbsp;under ...</p>Thu, 09 May 2013 03:29:43 -0400Robot Cat Quadraped (In Progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-cat-quadraped-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot cat started out as a sketch-up model to work out the dimensions and get a feel for how i could mount the servos together an soon turned into quite a complicated project its a work in progress an quite slow moving due to the quantity of custom parts. i have included the model and pcb files in the attachment 'robot cat files 1.zip' The Servo body is made from 25mm aluminum box section it took about 3 hours to build the first one of these hip joints i cut 2 of each part so i can hopefully ...</p>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:11:28 -0400Geo-bot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/geo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey LMR citizenz!&nbsp; Am currently working the geometry bot. Only thing it can do is go in squares. And with a change in resistor i starts moving in triangles or any polygon with equal sides. It does not work on any microcontrollers. It uses 2 555 timers and a L293d to drive the motors according to the output. The circuit works as planned but I am not able to find proper wheels for the motors. All types of caps i tried just used to slip off. Can any one name a few sites i would be able to get wheels ...</p>Wed, 08 May 2013 07:36:46 -0400My FIRST ROBOT- IMIMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-imim<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot ever.. Its based on the Fritzl's start here bot.I got a lot of help from the other LMRians. thanks a lot to all who have helped me in making my first robot. I had problems with my battery pack, which was always getting loose while coonecting with picaxe board. I bought most of the parts from www.hobby2go.com and www.robokits.com. I placed 1 LED to make it bit attractive dont know if its good to look,but its my design.it was a bit difficult for me to solder the headers to the ...</p>Wed, 08 May 2013 04:15:17 -0400Ice Tea machine with Robot Arm (R.A.1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ice-tea-machine-with-robot-arm-r-a-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 06 May 2013 08:12:03 -0400Silly 2wd :o)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/silly-2wd-o<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Named "Silly 2wd" for the moment ... It is the starting point, from then to now I was more into exploring thing that really focusing into building a real robot... So basicly it's a atmega2560, with motor shield and wheel simple encoders. It has also an ebay io (7segment, led, switch) board and a rtclock board. Right now i start writing pieces of code to have something that work, last evening on that was trying to design,speed calibration for both motor base on speed feedback from the encoders... ...</p>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:04:52 -0400Deimoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/deimos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My wireless rover, based on a Traxxas Stampede XL-5 and powered by a Raspberry pi, controlled over wifi. An Adafruit 12bit, 16 channel PWM servo driver is used to control all of the servos, including steering and throttle. The Traxxas XL-5 speed controller provides the LiPo cut off protection which activates when a single cell goes below 3.2 volts. A miniature USB WiFi module is used for wireless communication. As of this posting, the rover hosts a python TCP server and a windows WPF application ...</p>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:13:15 -0400tank robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finished robot, on track. I started with the same base as the Cocoabot https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36700 - I had not seen his, but great minds think alike. I built this as a demo bot for Roborave.org. I used aa Arduino pro328, with a proto shield jusrt for connections, and a protoboard on the top for my connections and two 2-motor H-bridge chips. If you look at the track, you can see it is just black electrical tape. The original track - on the other side - has a tight turn the ...</p>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:46:13 -0400Sintra-sticks (or my first quadruped)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sintra-sticks-or-my-first-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My fourth robot and my first quadruped, influenced by Chopsticks Junior and Jeffrey The Quadruped. Built using: Arduino Mico Pololu Micro Serial Servo Controller (9) Turnigy TGY-1800a Micro Servos in (3) 3 Packs Sharp GP2Y0A21 Distance Sensor 400 pin Breadboard 3mm Sintra (PVC Foam)3M Extreme Double Sided Tape Gorilla Glue &amp; Gorilla Super Glue Pencil Erasers 9V + 4 AA or 4 AAA As mentioned, this is my first quadruped, so building took longer than expected. I had all the controllers and servos ...</p>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:55:06 -0400><bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first two legs bot.design by chen,i do test work. the bot's walking is not perfect,i have to move on heavy duty servo and big battery.</p>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:02:54 -0400My first assembled 'bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-assembled-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally, my first robot. I believe I should clarify a couple things. First, build time was not me sitting down and building it beginning to end. I had spare time over a few days that allowed me to assemble it. Some build updates from Chris the Carpenter helped make the "finished" article a bit easier to assemble. Finally, and most importantly, build time does not include programming time. For as smart as the crew here thinks I am, I can manage some MAJOR bone headed moves. Right off the bat, I managed ...</p>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:40:59 -04006DOF Joystick Stewart Platform Remote Controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6dof-joystick-stewart-platform-remote-controller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You can find out about this and many more robots @ http://marginallyclever.com. So... I suck at Kerbal Space program.&nbsp; I needed a better joystick to fly with and I know that - in theory - a stewart platform can be used as a 6DOF joystick.&nbsp; Unfortunately they're really hard to get.&nbsp; So I figure I'l just build my own.&nbsp; Maybe I can get the Minecraft guys in on this, too. This is as far as I've got so far.&nbsp; If you know anything about forward kinematics, I'd very much like to ...</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:43 -0400Control my robot with infrared remotehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/control-my-robot-with-infrared-remote<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built some time ago a robot that can move by avoiding obstacles thanks to its sensor. Then add to the robot an infrared receiver so that it can be controlled thanks to an infrared remote control. But after having import the code (see below) the robot start to move straight forward without stopping. I want the robot to move in autonomous mode from the remote. I control my motors thanks to a L293D, I'm building another shield based on a L298N I'm french so the code is in french,here some help for ...</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:35:39 -0400Robotic Palm (wierd version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-palm-wierd-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hye LMR peoples! It has been long time from my last robotic upload on this beloved and motivated web/blog. I have work with lots of project for other people. But this freaking long thumb robotic palm project take most of my time, so it is worth for me to share with you. The Objective is to animated the fingers movement to mimic the alphabet sign language by human hand. And it is look easy for this 3 alphabet! Yeay. And start to build. First I came out with the fingers mechanic. Thinking to use all ...</p>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:49:29 -0400Single Axis Solar Trackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/single-axis-solar-tracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>INTRODUCTION This project is being purpose to utilize the solar panel to its maximum potential. As we knows that solar energy is based on light density, time and temperature but in this project the temperature analysis is ignored. The design use to monitor the output voltage we obtain from solar panel and determines the operating functional that will deliver that maximum amount of power available to the batteries. NOVELITY Implementation of voltage sense comparison as rotating the solar panel to ...</p>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:41:11 -0400Beer/Soda serving Lego/Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beer-soda-serving-lego-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>16 September 2013I finally got time to continue with this robot! This time the challenge was to grab multiple cans/bottles from the fridge. This means that the robot has to store the cans or bottles somewhere, to get its arm free to get the next can. I first came up with an extra robotic arm on top of the robot that grabs the can from the arm that reaches into the fridge. This second arm could place the cans behind the robot. But I found out that the cans are quite heavy and I would have to use a ...</p>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:06:34 -0400My new Buggy-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-new-buggy-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here's my latest Buggy-bot? and my best one so far, why?&nbsp; well having a good quality chassis is a start, rather then bits I've thrown together in the past. The build quality is very good, the motors while quite separate run at the same speed, well very close!!&nbsp; so it travels in a straight line and not a curve.&nbsp; Now when it hits a chair leg the tracks allow it to run up it, but then the tilt switch comes in to play and it reveses for a time and ...</p>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:23:46 -0400Say Hello to M.I.A. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/say-hello-to-m-i-a<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is M.I.A., a simple humanoid robot platform. M.I.A. Basic Specifications&nbsp; Microcontroller: Arduino MegaShield: Custom made shield Screw terminal for battery connectionLow dropout voltage regulator LM2940 for microcontroller, EMIC 2 text-to-speech module, color sensor, LED eyes/mouth, Sharp IR distance sensor, LCD and PS/2 keyboard6V voltage regulation for servos by voltage drop diode array Pin header connectors for 4 servos Pin header connector for Sharp IR distance sensorEMIC 2 text-to-speech ...</p>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:20:46 -0400Sharky 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sharky-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a follow-on to an earlier proof-of-concept robot found here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36052 The brush part of this sweeper is from a Shark hand held sweeper that I found in a thrift store for a few bucks. The previous project just added drive motors and a few sensors to the Shark hand held sweeper, but this one extracted the brush from the Shark and put it in a whole new robot. The base of the robot is a piece of masonite, the body is a microwave plate cover that I ...</p>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:05:16 -0400Bot_Slayerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bot-slayer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, this is my first atempt at building a bot, it's not even near to be finished but you get a preview. When finished, it will autonomous/remote controlled, in autonomous mode he will take readings from 4 ultrasonic sensors, will pick up things and drop them around, speak some things... I'm also designing a dual ATMEGA328 board to it. As I'm a programmer it make take some time to do all the electronics stuff. :) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Here's the first shot of the ...</p>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:01:34 -0400Segwino Balancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/segwino-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My balancing robot with dsPIC33FJ128MC802 , 2xencoder hardware, + ARM stm32f3 discovery board with gyro and accelerometer (arm process kalman). Motor: EMG30 Pololu Dual VNH5019 Motor Driver Shield for Arduino &nbsp; </p>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:04:12 -0400The Stag Mark 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-stag-mark-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR! &nbsp; So I have made some significant progress in the Stag project and I thought it was time to post it. &nbsp; The quad in my last post was Stag Mark 1, Mark 2 is almost twice the size of its predecessor and now 100% more autonomous. Mark 2 uses a combination of HerkuleX DRS-0101 and DRS-0102 servos from Dongbu Robot to get around and it can now see with an ASUS Xtion PRO LIVE camera. The controller is still a PandaBoard ES running Ubuntu Server 12.04 and the body was printed on a RepRap ...</p>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:45:08 -0400Perfected Titan, a minisumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/perfected-titan-a-minisumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Perfected Titan, my minisumo for this years Robot-SM. It's main controller is an Atmega328 running at 16MHz. The two motors are controlled via an L298N H-bridge. The wheel are Fingertechs Cobra wheels, made out of hardness A20 polyutherane. All the code can be found at my gitweb Here's the schematic And the pcb layout Here's a gif image of the assembly process This is a very early mockup I did with cardboard for a chassie More videos to come :) </p>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:48:49 -0400JAR5 bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jar5-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robotic project, I already have some programming background (had some basic VB.net, java and (plc) step7 at school) which is very usefull. These are the parts I'm going to use: Dagu rover 5 (with 2 motors and 2 encoders)2x ultrasonic sensor5g servo (HXT500) to controll one of the ultrasonic sensorsarduino unol298 to controll the motors Yep, this will be one of the many object avoidance robots, which is good to begin with. I'll probably add some features later (bluetooth control ...</p>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:04:39 -0400Willoduino: self balancing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/willoduino-self-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello I am Brecht Willockx. I am 17 years old and come from Belgium. In the past 8! months I have been working on a Self Balancing Robot. The name Willoduino is from my last name WILLOckx and the brain arDUINO.It's my end of year project. I study in high school for industrial engineering. The brain of my robot is the Arduino Uno. The robot is finished!! The hardest part was finding the PID-values. As always it was a lot harder than assumed by me. The last part is to obtain basic motion control ...</p>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:31:31 -0400SUMBA - a sumo robot and my first projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumba-a-sumo-robot-and-my-first-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody, as some people allready know i am new to LMR and robots all together, meaning this is my first robot. It was originally going to be a holiday project but when my science teacher gave us a holiday assignment that had rather open criteria, the bot for fun got given 4 weeks to be finished, so now with a bit over 2 weeks left I almost have the entire bot assembeled. The chasses dimensions are 15cm wide X 15cm long X 5cm high &nbsp; At the moment all i have is the unfinished chasse asembled ...</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:38:29 -0400Autosquaredhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autosquared<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Autosquared, or automatic automobile, or just A2 is my current testbed for developing GPS code, ultrasonic sensor relilibility, etc in an outdoor enviroment while GPS (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/34827) my other outdoor platform waits for some approprate wheels and batteries, but it's story really starts back when I first got my EZO; It was a dark and stormy night, lightining flashed and thunder rumbled as I sat in my lair with my robot's body and eye laying on my workbenck contemplating ...</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:41:21 -0400FRC_Robot_Team907_2012 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frc-robot-team907-2012<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:17:59 -0400Anbot - a vision based micro robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anbot-a-vision-based-micro-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone! I just joined LMR and sharing my current robot in progress, called Anbot. It's a vision based micro robot. Following is a bit of details. The hardware will have: Track based locomotionBattery box (4x AAA)SN754410 motor controllerPIC18F26K20 microMRF24J40MA Zigbee/wirelessJPEG cameraOffboard hardware will also include: A Zigbee remote controllerA Zigbee Raspberry Pi gateway for connecting to home routerFeatures it will have: Will be connected to home network and internet via the gatewayCan ...</p>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:11:47 -0400Jon Or Somethinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jon-or-something<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Jon* Or Something (for people that seemingly have issues with diction of spells that will bring about their doom true names) or YAPBATOINTMBISHABOWIS AIWPEURITJOS --(Yet Another Pi Bot Although This One Is Not Tracked Mostly Because I Still Have A Bunch Of Wheels In Stock. Also I Will Probably End Up Renaming It To Jon Or Something) * an homage to a lost warrior of one of the true faiths. Motivation: From sometime now I've been wanting to do a sort of remote presence bot just to check out what's ...</p>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:18:29 -0400Wobble Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wobble-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is WobbleBot, my attempt at a two-wheeled self-balancing robot. Using Pololus' Baby Orangutan-B 328 to control the micro gearmotors. Although the bot is not very stable yet, it uses PID with a Kalman filter to do what it does. The Ultrasonic sensor will be implemented when it is on a stable platform. The code is working properly but the motors just aren't fast enough. The current motors are 120RPM, and the ones I'll be installing are 290RPM, so it should help a lot. I also ...</p>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:38:34 -0400Pivorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pivore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot is a fairly simple 2WD photovore with a Raspberry Pi for the brains. I really liked that I could program a simple robot in my favorite high-level language, Python! I also posted the code on GitHub:&nbsp;https://github.com/anseljh/pivore The Pivore has two photocells mounted up front on some tiny boards I soldered together, which are hooked up to an analog/digital converter (MCP3008). Motors are driven by the usual L293D, with an I/O expander (MCP23008) in between. There is a bumper ...</p>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:57:48 -0400MSB-Mini Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/msb-mini-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started with something else and ended up with this. The body is the case of a mint. The motors are from cell phone vibrators. There's a steel washer in front to add weight lest it should do wheelie very often. It could have been much smaller in size, you see, there's no real need of the mint case. The commands are sent from a computer via the serial communication. Enjoy! </p>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:12:57 -0400Gribothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gribot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot, only uploaded later. It was uploaded earlier also, but it somehow disappeared.&nbsp;Well, it can pick up small light-weight things and place them somewhere else. Got lot of ideas from brother, cousin brother and of course the internet. </p>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:06:04 -0400FIRST Ultimate Ascent model robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-ultimate-ascent-model-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We created this robot to model what our full size robot will do at the FIRST Ultimate Ascent competition. There is a 30 point bonus for climbing the pyramid on the field and we decided that that was all we were going to do. As climbing 3 rungs is a somewhat perilous undertaking, we created this robot to help us work out the sequence of steps that need to happen. This is the "prettified" version that we are taking to the Colorado Regional (starts tomorrow, YAY!) that we will use to demonstrate ...</p>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:52:50 -0400Smartbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smartbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Current Hardware:Picaxe 40x22 x Pololu Motor ControllersTilt compensated CompassAPC220 Wireless Serial (1 Km Range)5 v / 2 A SwitchMode Power Supply6 v / 5000 mAh NiMh Batteries3 x 9 v / 160 mA Solar Cell (Wired in Parallel)6 v / 6000 mA 34:1 Motors w/encoders2 x 80 cm Sharp IR1 x 150 cm Sharp IRSRF04 Ultrasonic2 x LDRs2 x MG995 Servos for Pan/TiltReal Time ClockCustom Power Management CircuitCustom Power Management Circuit: BC337 Transistors for each IR led power&nbsp;(Picaxe Controlled)5 ...</p>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:59:02 -0400YellowBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellowbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My goal is to create an obstacle avoiding mobile platform. I'd like toadd a Raspberry Pi to supply remote communitions and some control.The platform should be able to independently navigate our normal householdwithout getting stuck in/under something or falling down the stairwell.Obstacle avoidance is achieved using a Sharp IR distance sensor. The sensoris mounted on a servo that sits on a rotating base. This allows for X andY axis movement. This allows the same sensor to be used to detect verticalobstacles ...</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:09:49 -0400Going Whole HOGhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/going-whole-hog<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Going Whole HOG (or GWH) is my first foray into building a Hemispherical Omnidirectional Gimbal drive type robot/RC device. I first&nbsp;encountered the HOG drive right here on LMR, I saw&nbsp;aggrav8d's post about it (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36229) and got interested. I had a brushless outrunner left over from my quadcopter build, and a few servos laying around, so I thought I would give it a shot. If you have a look at the link to more information link, you can see a cupple ...</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:57:11 -0400IPCamBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ipcambot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Glad I found this site.. Although I've been building robots of the LEGO and DIY sort for some time, this is my first post here. Sometimes, robot ideas come to me out of necessity or just for the sake of saying "I did it"... In this case, I have some nasty creaking noises that started when my heating system kicks in and warms the cold tin ducts/piping. I wanted to build a bot that I could control remotely, but I also needed to see what it sees. Thus was born IPCamBot. After I got all the bits ...</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:47:09 -0400Biped2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> My first bipod i have been working on will add as i go. well its actually my first 2.0 it started of out of jumbo popsicle sticks lol The video is a servo torq to leg weight test. sketchy code.&nbsp; </p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:28:37 -0400Fritz - A Robotic Puppethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fritz-a-robotic-puppet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; We just launched our kickstarter project called Fritz which is an open source animatronic robotic head. Its a great way to get introduced into robotics and have some fun with expressions and servo control. The software will also be open source and can be used to sequence the robot to perform actions/etc. based on audio. We wanted to make a hackable animatronic head that you can change both hardware and software to customize to your personality. The hardware construction is simple but creates ...</p>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:35:26 -0400Cocoabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cocoabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When I first got myself a Raspberry Pi, I thought I was being very original trying to put together a remote-controlled surveillance bot, and over a few months I got to the point of having the parts gathered up and a clunky-but-working web interface going. &nbsp;Only then did I actually google around and discover that I'm about the millionth person to have the same sort of idea. But as kariloy said about&nbsp;Jon, for example, it's about making it ourselves, anyway. &nbsp;My grand plan is to just ...</p>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:56:11 -0400S.K.I.P.P.I.E. - Project BigBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/s-k-i-p-p-i-e-project-bigbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Current working name (although I still refer to it as BigBot) is S.K.I.P.P.I.E. SomeKindaIntegratedProgrammablePersonalIntelligentEntity Drive Medical Cirrus Plus Power Chair13" solid wheelsspeed 5 mphrange 15 milescontroller PG504 (60A) - 4-key VSI controllermotor 24vdc, 320w, 4600rpmcapacity 300lbsbattery 2 12v, 36A UB12350Robot1 - 12v battery 18ah1 - Arduino Atmega 2560 MCU1 - Pololu dual VNH5019 motor driver2 - HC-SR501 IR proximity sensor at base1 - HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor4 - IR motion ...</p>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:53:46 -0400Arduino Quadruped Robot - Stalker https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-quadruped-robot-stalker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Quadruped Robot using Arduino - StalkerHi, I am back! It's been 8 months since I last touched a robot! I am going to build an Arduino Quadruped Robot.&nbsp;Sorry if you have seen enough and are really fed up with Quadruped robots, but that is what I am going to do this time... :-( This robot is actually the first robot I wanted to build, but I failed miserably. you can check this out&nbsp; &nbsp; After building a working Arduino&nbsp;Arduino Hexapod robot, I feel confident that I can pull it off ...</p>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:38:09 -0400ArcRoverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arcrover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The ArcRover is my latest platform for developing GPS navigation systems as well as other computer related stuff. The robot uses a Raspberry Pi as the main computer. The Raspberry Pi is a very flexible and fun platform to work with. This is my first robot that uses a real computer, and this really opens up a lot of opportunities. The Rover has an on board router that creates a WiFi network around it. This allows me to log into the Raspberry Pi using a SSH or VNC client on a laptop. The rover is also ...</p>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:17:23 -0400Basic obstacle avoiding robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I came across the instructions to build this in a magazine and found it a great entry into robotics. It is working well but I'm still fine-tuning the programming. I would like to add to this project over time, to eventually include voice control, speech and other nice things. For the heavier software I have a Raspberry Pi that I want to incorporate into the robot. This is my first venture into robotics and i am having a ball! &nbsp; Update (21/11/2013): I have finally managed to shoot some video ...</p>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:07:46 -0400Black Box (Maze Solving)... now scrappedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/black-box-maze-solving-now-scrapped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a front wheel drive and rear wheel turn maze robot. The "mouth" is it's one touch sensor. Although it is fast and maneuverable, it could not make it up a 30 degree incline, so I had no choice but to scrap it ;( My 2 working maze robots will be posted soon, as well as my mini sumo! </p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:39:16 -0400Chair bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chair-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What do you do when your 6 year old is excited to share his idea : "Let's build a robot!" Well obviously you start building a robot with your son! At least that is what I have done. This robot will be a humanoid torso on a swivel (office) chair base. &nbsp; Video of chair base before torso was added: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWLt67l7shY&amp;feature=player_embedded &nbsp; Video of head turning: Now with Pan and Tilt! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qzw7Va9V2Q&amp;feature=player_embedded (old)&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxfH0qB_MCo&amp;feature=player_embedded &nbsp; &nbsp; Build ...</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:59:36 -0400Robotic Arm (R.A.1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-r-a-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robotic Arm (R.A.1) This is a robotic arm with 4 degrees of freedom. Arm made from aluminum and galvanized iron which i cut and pierced in C.N.C pantograph machine. Also in the base of arm i appended 4 balls caster for free and stable movement. For servos controller i used a parallax servo controller which i programmed on PSCI software. </p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:28:30 -0400Beetle Bailey Islanderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beetle-bailey-islander<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since my first (and ongoing) project (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36345) isn't technically a robot because it relies on various methods of RC Control, I decided to work my way up the evolutionary chain so-to-speak. After a couple of unsuccessful BEAMbot attempts I realized I had all the components to build this "BeetleBot" based almost word for word on this instructable- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot-The-BeetleBot-v2-Revisite/ The only hangout came because ...</p>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:57:51 -0400My first robot, follower car —— SVBR-1 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-follower-car-svbr-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This car is my first robot, using Mega16, L293D, HC-SR04, breathing led with PWM. just easy function, to folllow object, cannot turn left or right, just go straightly in line. My next one is remote control car, </p>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:56:06 -0400JARR - Just Another Roving Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jarr-just-another-roving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just what it says - a rover / line follower used for experimentation and learning. I'll post the code somewhere if anyone is interested, but don't expect anything spectacular or elegant.&nbsp; Especially the line follower code. Other than the boiler-plate stuff I'm writing it from scratch.&nbsp; The servos for the wheels are driven by an amtel chip with arduino bootloader.&nbsp; It is basically an arduino with no serial / USB circuitry.&nbsp; The main Arduino sends a 3 bit code to tell the motion ...</p>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:12:11 -0400The forever alone toasting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-forever-alone-toasting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When you're forever alone, this robot helps you through the lonely Saturdaynight by toasting a beer with you! </p>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:07:00 -0400LawnBotthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lawnbott<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Well I have finally made some time this winter to return to my lawn mower project.. This has plagued me for a few years, trying to figure out the buried wire fence .. Although I have certainly learned tons I by no means claim to know all about this buried wire fence... The circuit that I settled on after making so many that I can't count and spending endless hours and money on different ideas.. Sorry was going off on a rant there.. Anyway the circuit that is shown in the videos is a fairly ...</p>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:44:21 -0400RoverBee Twohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverbee-two<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Third robot build, almost identical to RoverBee One. Using the following: - Arduino Uno - Arduino Motor Shield r3 - HC-SR04 Distance Sensor - Tamiya Universal Plate - Tamiya Twin Motor gearbox - Radio Shack 9V connector (270-0324) &amp; Plug (274-1569) to power the Uno (not shown) - 4-AA battery compartment (2x2 smaller holder) &nbsp; I had enough parts to do a second rover, so I thought, why not.&nbsp; This one uses the same code base as the first rover, since the parts are identical. &nbsp; Both ...</p>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:15:29 -0400RoverBee Onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverbee-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Second robot ever built using the following: - Erector set for chassis. - Arduino Uno - Arduino Motor Shield r3 - HC-SR04 Distance Sensor - Tamiya Twin Motor gearbox - Radio Shack 9V connector (270-0324) &amp; Plug (274-1569) to power the Uno - Radio Shack 4-AA battery compartment (270-0391) &nbsp; I wanted to build a second robot after building the Popular Mechanics Build Your First Robot. I used the Clusterbot as influence since I had an Erector set to use and more parts from the first build. This ...</p>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:05:48 -0400A.R.C.O.Shttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-r-c-o-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>December 2013 &nbsp;Maintenant en Français et en Anglais.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Now in French and English. &nbsp; ARCOS a eu beaucoup de modifications depuis ma dernière publication.&nbsp; Non seulement une transformation mécanique mais aussi électronique ou électrique. ARCOS has had many changes since my last publication. Not only mechanical but also electrical or electronic transformation. L'aspect extérieur n'à pas changée beaucoup si ce n'est quelques trous en plus.&nbsp; J'ai adopté un ...</p>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:29:34 -0400HMOD-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hmod-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am working since beginning of this year on a new humanoid robot to continue my AI experiments.The ability of machine learning will be given by algorithms including variable structure stochastic learning automaton and linear regression (least squares - first order polynomial). As I have more interests in creating a complex behaviour of the robot instead of complex movements, I am just using a simple 2WD platform to move the robot from point A to point B. By creating several decks on the 2 WD platform, ...</p>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:34:28 -0400Delta robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my bachelor thesis. Delta robot will pick up objects and paletize them using machine vision. Servos are controlled by FPGA, that is controlled by SingleBoard RIO, that is controlled by PC with LabView, that is controlled by notebook with C#. But it is not complete yet. FPGA, RIO and PC are all using LabView. But LabView is not good on "strategy thinking" so I use my notebook with C# connected by LAN to do it. Lately, after debuging, I will use C# dlls imported into LabView to do the&nbsp;"strategy ...</p>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:34:03 -0400Drifter - Arduino controlled RC carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drifter-arduino-controlled-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Drifter is based on a cheap RC toy car I found at Toys'r'us, named 'Fast lane Monster Drift'. &nbsp;I think it's the same model Frits&nbsp;has been used in an episode of&nbsp;TLIHR. It doesn't work well, you get what you pay for. But it is a good hacking platform. There is no much space left for additional electronics, but a Arduino Pro Mini fits very well on the rear axle.&nbsp; The onboard electronic is as usual very primitive. A PCB with a RC receiver IC, 2 H-Bridges for drive and steering motor, ...</p>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:11:49 -0400Egon V3 - IR Remote Controlledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/egon-v3-ir-remote-controlled<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey Again... &nbsp; This is my third robot and I think they keep getting better.&nbsp; I am new at this and prior to 2 months ago had never messed with any electronics or programming of any sort so please be kind.&nbsp; This is Egon.&nbsp; He started out around christmas time and a simple bot made from an IPAD box with two servos and a Ping ultrasonic sensor.&nbsp; I then upgraded him to homemade IR sensors which you can see in the front of Egon.&nbsp; When I posted my proof a concept a few weeks ...</p>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:59:56 -0400AouTeam Needs help !!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aouteam-needs-help<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Our robot consists of (Rover car , Robotic arm , Arduino mega , Ethernet shield connected to a portable router) Rover car : 4 dc motors Robotic arm : 6 Servo motors our robot has two modes 1) manual mode in this mode you can control the robot using an android app manually you can move the rover car in the direction you want and also you can move each motor in the robotic arm in a specified angle using a slider bar for each motor . 2) Automatic mode or artificial mode in this mode the robot suppose ...</p>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:25:25 -0400IR eyed Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-eyed-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello every one Today I show you my work, from the early beginnings until now (It won't be long). (I'll try to be respectful of the english Grammar but i'am not sure to succeed). I have to say that I've started from almost nothing, No skills in Programming, Electronics and Robotics at all. I only have time to spend, parts and a friend named Google. &nbsp;So Let's go, Let's make Robots!!! 1/ The first one named U.P.J for&nbsp; "ugly piece of junk" It was supposed to go forward, bump something then ...</p>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:13:07 -0400robot pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-pet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi. this will be a walker, a photovore one. it will use a motor in the middle to change directions. it will have a beam head to seek the light. </p>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:39:06 -0400irrbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/irrbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi there. my 1st robot, OK my 5th robot. first was just spining junk.:) i built this junk bot at sunday evening, because i was bored. it will send signals with ir to other bot, with emmiter. it will recieve signal with ir led.</p>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:07:37 -0400Phil-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phil-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Phil Is Made of very light weight aluminum,&nbsp;milled to a 8x9 body and a max height of 6 inches.&nbsp;I prefer to use servos as his means of movement for the main reason of project versatility. I gave him a 7.2 Volt 3000 mah Battery. Soon Phil will not only have the capability to go hide in the dark, he will also be able to search out the brightest area to recharge his battery. &nbsp;He does not just stop at an object or wander around aimlessly, he plots his next move so he can hide in the best ...</p>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:40:43 -0500Robocup Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robocup-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my robot that I am going to use for the Robocup Junior Australia competiton. We have to make a journal anyway so I figured that I might as well upload it here. Sorry about the quality of the videos, they used to be 1080p but I am running low on internet. (I only have 15GB per month) Testing the electronics before the case is designed. After a bit of tweaking and internet research, getting the sensors to return some readings was quite easy. In the picture is the board, 2 servos, 2 motors, ...</p>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:49:00 -0500Cheesecake - drakuni's first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheesecake-drakunis-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>cheese cake! Drakuni´s first robot &nbsp; build day #1 (aprox 2hours) &nbsp;Plan of Action: Driving!: differential drive!&nbsp;And the first sensor will be one or two bumper sensors in the frontAfter that: maybe make it run straight? (because it probably wont :P) So getting the parts!&nbsp;&nbsp; At the heart and brain: an arduino uno!&nbsp;And 2 geared motors with wheels: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;And a l298n motor driver arduino shield:&nbsp;And 2 bumper switches kindly "donated" by my school...&nbsp;And ...</p>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:33:42 -0500fast line following robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fast-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Line following Robot. It can runs up to 1m/s. hope fully we can participate in RobotChallenge (http://www.robotchallenge.org/robotchallenge) for this year. </p>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:24:51 -0500EDWARD, My Maze Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edward-my-maze-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Note: The name has nothing to do with vampires. I have never read/watched those books/movies and I have no intention to. The name is an acronym for Electronically Driven Wireless Autonomous Roving Droid. Proccess At my school in 8th Grade we get to do a project on whatever we feel like. I had wanted to build a robot, so I used this as an opportunity to do so. My sister's friend's dad owns a metal shop, and he offered to help me make the body. We worked for two evenings to make a CAD drawing of the ...</p>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:28:22 -0500My robot don't move !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot-dont-move<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello here ! I have a problem on the robot that I just built. The robot moves with the help of two stepper motor and detect obstacles using two sensors Ultrasonic. For now, the robot should just be able to avoid obstacles. Then I could possibly add floors to add other functions as the return has a base for example. So I try the robot and... nothing. The robot does not move exept one impulses (step ?) per second and per motor and theserial monitor (which gives me the distance of the two sensors) ...</p>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:03:24 -0500For the test of robots....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/for-the-test-of-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; For the test of robots I have built a testboard for me Even wider photos shall see ... on my&nbsp; HomepageFlash required </p>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:26:30 -0500HomeMade IR Sensor Controlling Robot...Proof of Concepthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-ir-sensor-controlling-robot-proof-of-concept<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I saw a tutorial that Ro-Bot-X did on controlling a robot with homemade IR Sensors so i decided to try it.&nbsp; I am using two 38KHz IR Reveivers from RadioShack and two IR LEDs from Radio Shack.&nbsp; The total cost for the sensors was around $9.00.&nbsp; It took a little time to figure out how to use the sensors because i am very new at electronics have no prior programming knowledge.&nbsp; I have used PING))) ultrasonic sensors and the sharp IR sensors and I have to say....this was the best ...</p>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:04:54 -0500K'nex Robot That shoot Caps https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/knex-robot-that-shoot-caps<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot will move forward, backward, and turn left and right and this robot will shoot water bottle caps using a dc motor and this robot control with a remote and the drive train of this robot is build using K'nec&nbsp; </p>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:01:05 -0500La Poulette V6https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/la-poulette-v6<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>New version of my home made robot lawn mower.Details available (in french) at http://hmnrobots.blogspot.fr/ </p>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:59 -0500ArduPi Webcam Tankbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardupi-webcam-tankbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project though I have been working with Microcontrollers and Embedded Linux for a little while. As of writing (3/1/13) this is still very much a work in progress, but most of the hardware construction has been completed. This robot will provide a remotely controlled, mobile platform for a pan/tilt webcam. It is based on the excellent Tamiya Tracked Chassis Kit with the Dual DC Motors connected to the Arduino Motor Shield R3 via the Screw Terminal. The Pan/Tilt function ...</p>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:28:35 -0500My FirstMonster (or FM for short)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-firstmonster-or-fm-for-short<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I managed to finish my first robot on witch I spent a lot of time, mostly because a lot of stuff was new to me. It is not very complicated but it seems to do it's job well. I posted everything about the build on my blog and also the parts I used (and the ones I rejected). It is a Tamiya tracked platform with dual gearbox. I used an Arduino UNO and a SeeedStudio motor shield to drive it from a 11.7 lipo battery I had from my RC heli. It uses a Ultrasonic sensor to look in front and also a DIY IR sensor ...</p>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:16:24 -0500Pi Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pi-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a very simple robot based on a Raspberry Pi with a L293D motor controlles connected to two motors and wheels. Running on the Pi I have a python script which checks the current message on livebots and moves the motors accordingly. &nbsp; You can control it LIVE at: http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/25 &nbsp; Here are some photos: &nbsp; UPDATE:&nbsp; Here's a scketch of the connections: </p>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:44:51 -0500Line Follower using IR sensors (no microcontroller)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-using-ir-sensors-no-microcontroller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello there LMRians!!! Here is my first robot. This is an LM324 comparator based line follower robot. It uses a pair of analog IR sensors. A power supply board consisting a 7805 IC has been used. The chasis was from an old toy car. The L293d motor driver has been used for driving the motors. It is logic based and makes no use of a microcontroller. Enjoy </p>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:38:07 -0500Android Rover 5 with mecanum wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-rover-5-with-mecanum-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone! This is my current work in progress Android rover utilizing the Rover 5 base and the Vex mecanum wheels, which seem to be a popular choice around here! I am keeping everything open source on this one, and you can find it here:&nbsp;https://github.com/Legomaniac/AndroidRover I still have to implement the analog inputs for the voltage output by the controller board, and the encoders. I have yet to build the pan/tilt bracket yet either, but I will keep this post up to date with progress. Tell ...</p>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:17:09 -0500Autonomous Sumo Battle Bot with Pneumatic Flipperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-sumo-battle-bot-with-pneumatic-flipper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Sumo Bot was designed, built, programmed and tested over a 12 week period for one of my final year engineering classes. The aim was to design and build a lightweight fully autonomous sumo fighting robot for an in class Sumo Bot competition. The robot was required to push, lift or flip the opponent’s robot out of the arena. There were two physical restrictions which the sumo robot must abide by. The robot must weight no more than 1000g and is required to fit within a 200mm x 200mm x 300mm ...</p>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:18:11 -0500FIRST Ultimate Accent robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-ultimate-accent-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I am posting this on behalf of FIRST team 4611. &nbsp;We're done, and you can see the challenge and the robot above. &nbsp;The contest will be over spring break. &nbsp;It can't climb, but it shoots reliably, and as a first year team we are thrilled.&nbsp; &nbsp; We won the All Star Rookie and Highest Seed Rookie awards!! &nbsp; &nbsp; Unfortunately, we had trouble loading the frisbees in the first few matches. &nbsp;We made a new loading ramp mid-competition that worked well, but our ranking ...</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:41:59 -0500Mini Sumo https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> **I placed first!! &nbsp;Some of the competition had ultrasonic sensors with low enough thresholds that they were still able to see my foam-covered robot, but the upward spinning defense wheels proved very effective. &nbsp;Later into the compeition I added white tape to my blue wedges, in an attempt to trigger the line sensors of my opponents. &nbsp;&nbsp; This is my first programmed mini sumo. &nbsp;I've just finished the body, and my friend who has an Arduino will be doing the programming. ...</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:43:40 -0500RadaryBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/radarybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a little robot with a pan/tilt radar head. I built this robot for my nephew and niece to play with. The aim is to enable the robot to explore the environment autonomously without colliding with objects. The robot chasis is from an old line-track robot kit that I just used it as upside-down. The pan/tilt mechanics are puchased and two micro servo motor are used to have 2 degrees of freedom on the head. The radar is based on SRF02 ultrasonic range finder for detecting obstacles further than ...</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 07:09:51 -0500Tic Tac MAGneToehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tic-tac-magnetoe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Tic Tac MAGneToe, As the name suggests it uses an electromagnet to move the game pieces, both for you and itself. NOTE: It does drop pieces which I'm hoping to fix :-( It has 3 buttons and 2 LED's to indicate if you are selecting Coloum or Row. The 3 servo's provide a delta positioning system. Some enamel coated copper wire wrapped around 1/2 an iron nail connected to a relay and 1.5v battery produces the magnet. And Yes it consumes that AA way to fast. The Magnet's coils two wires each go ...</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:17:12 -0500tic,tac,toehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tic-tac-toe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Greetings, this is my entry to the "tic, tac, toe" robot challenge by Odd-Bot. Moves are made by placing different coloured marbles into a wooden grid. The robots frame is made from 7mm plywood, cut to shape on my scroll saw. Sadly, due to my lack of programming skills, I am using the same algorithm as "rick100" which only allows the robot to make the first move. The robot will always win or tie. My video uploaded to youtube in strangly low quality for unkown reasons , sorry about that. &nbsp; &nbsp; The ...</p>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:08:39 -0500Doc, Tic-Tac-Toe robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doc-tic-tac-toe-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hello folks &nbsp;Here is my entry to OddBot's contest, "Naughts and crosses". &nbsp;His name is Doc, not stunningly original, I must admit, but... here it is. &nbsp;The ideea behind it's design was to make a board like game of Tic-Tac-Toe which use a reusable table and pieces instead of drawn shapes. For this, I needed a robot capable to scan the game board in order to determine where the game pieces are placed and put it's own pieces on the board. &nbsp;The main parts are as ...</p>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:31:29 -0500Mini sumo robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first mini sumo robot: Fingertech "Cobra" mini sumo chassis Motor driver: Pololu item #:708IR sensors: GP2Y0D340K GP2Y0D310KMicrocontroller: ATmega328pLinks (spanish): http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/1916http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/1941&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:04:45 -0500The Milerunnerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-milerunner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! Finally posted something... But yeah: This is my 6th robot, and it is my version of SHR! It runs on Picaxe 14M, and uses 2 modified micro servos to move. I had problems with the wheels, and I decided to make my own. They are NOT perfect, but they do work. It has got a Sharp IR sensor and later I will add a LDR and make a sumo front plate. But, all the pictures are in the demonstration video! Hope you like it! (Yes, it is glittering hot glue there :P) </p>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:57:53 -0500RBS Tadpole with Encodershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rbs-tadpole-with-encoders<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction I am using a Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole as a platform for experimentation. I'm taking the Open Robotics University Control of Mobile Robots course, and I wanted to try implementing some of what I am learning. Features The Tadpole can be ordered with various options and add-ons, but this is how I outfitted mine. Laser cut acrylic chassisTwo DC gearmotor differential driveOptional wheel encoders (hall effect sensors with 8 ticks/revolution)Analog IR obstacle sensor (6 IR LEDs and 3 ...</p>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:34:22 -0500SMARTCARhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smartcar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was the first robot that I worked in 2007.Was designed an autonomous vehicle comprising a microprocessor 89C52, a GPS module and a GSM module.We developed a control system for a mobile platform alert targets tracked by GPS.The principle of operation of the system passes through a movable platform that communicates with the vehicle by sending SMS destination coordinates.The vehicle via a GSM protocol received the coordinates, calculated its position through a GPS module built and moved to the ...</p>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:14:00 -0500HOG Drive System aka Hemispherical Omnidirectional Gimballed Drive Systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hog-drive-system-aka-hemispherical-omnidirectional-gimballed-drive-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. about They were first researched in 1938. Curtis Boirum built one that got on Hackaday. Now I bring you the plans for a model that you can print and build yourself. Use one to make an awesome RC car. Use two to make an RC car that can move in any direction. This system has about 15 degrees of movement on either axis. Instructions Long way: Get the designs from thingiverse and 3D print a copy. Drill out the missing holes Add ...</p>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:13:05 -0500Dixiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dixie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2013-03-28 Hi again! I finally took the arduino board out of the robot's body. For now all connections are in a breadboard, at some point I'll move to a PCB. After moving to the breadboard, I had some issues with the motors, but searched a bit in the site and found guibot's post:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2074. Followed that configuration, adding both ceramic and electrolytic capacitors,&nbsp;and they started working fine. Power supply:&nbsp;I'm using a 9V battery for the ...</p>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:22:30 -0500Autonomous robot that returns to charging station when battery runs lowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-robot-that-returns-to-charging-station-when-battery-runs-low<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; This Lego autonomous rover just drives around uselessly until the battery drops under a certain level. At that point it wil go look for the charging station. It does this by driving in one direction, using a digital compass. When it hits a wall, it'll turn 90 degrees right until it hits another wall. Then it tries to turn to the first direction again and eventually the rover will pass the charging station (as it is in the back of the room). When it does, it will receive an RC5 IR signal ...</p>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:50:42 -0500Puppet Bobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/puppet-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Puppet Bob, a silly internet controlled biped robot based on BoB v1 by K120189. I printed the orginal legs and feet files from BoB v1 at Artica, but cutted an custom PVC piece with the servos closer. The head was an half sized prototype of my Ping Pong Balls cannon. How the main board is not on the robot, I used servo expasion cables which made it look like a marionette, hence the name. &nbsp; You can control it live here: http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/23 &nbsp; I still need to find a way ...</p>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:44:05 -0500i shall call him.......?????....... hopeless!!!!!!!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-shall-call-him-hopeless<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;this is my first time posting a robot. i've build 4 robots in my past. this is another project for me to learn more about writing in code. its all practice and preperation for my never ending project. a autonomous octopod. so fell free to tell me if im doing somethn wrong or if there is a better way to going about it. all coments good and bad are welcomed.. just need a few outside openions.i basically built a mintduino and put it on a pcb. im using two 9v batteries. one for the brains and sensors, ...</p>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:29:18 -0500Steve-Ohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steve-o<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot. &nbsp;My son found some online bit pricey tho. And of course me being a PLC guy decided hey i will build my own.( what a learning expirience). &nbsp;I will post my complete build when I finish the final revision. new body new code and better accuracy. Well least that is the plan. &nbsp; his body is made of aluminum and balsa wood. &nbsp;Tried to keep him as light as possible. &nbsp; I decided to go with a 1/16th scale R/C car battery. Last about 2 hours and charges in about ...</p>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:08:20 -0500Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This would be the most advanced robot I have ever done. It's a humanoid robot based on the&nbsp;arduino mega 2560. I created several functions like the attack mode which enables the IR sensor; and once you get close enough to it the robot will strike back. The second mode offers to robot the ability to rotate depending on its position (distance reading through IR) .The default mode is the one which accepts data from the pc through serial communication. GUI -----(writes a value to a txt file)----&gt;Processing(reads ...</p>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:43:24 -0500Obstacle-avoiding robot - a weekend projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-avoiding-robot-a-weekend-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first robot, it simply avoids obstacles by using an ultrasonic sensor. It uses an Arduino as its brain, a pair of DC motors for locomotion and a small servo for swinging its sensor around. </p>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:04:56 -0500Android Arduino Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-arduino-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; The open source Robots everywhere software is available for download on the android market and more information can be found on&nbsp;http://www.robots-everywhere.com. I still need to get the tilt servo working, there is map and gps support too that I need to set-up.&nbsp;I have a little&nbsp;circuit&nbsp;that converts the the audio out data from the app to standard serial for the controller, it allows for a bluetooth connection too, I had some trouble getting the two talking with that setup ...</p>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:06:26 -0500Budget Robot based on the Propeller Quickstarthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/budget-robot-based-on-the-propeller-quickstart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The goal here was to create a as functional a Propeller robot as possible for less than $50. &nbsp;The Bluetooth capability pushes it over the $50 mark, but I thought it was a feature that was worthwhile for someone beginning in robotics. &nbsp;I was able to adapt a mini-BASIC to run over the Bluetooth connection which accepts BASIC programs like this one. 10 FORWARD 15020 PRINT HCSR0430 IF HCSR04 &lt; 150 THEN BACKWARD 20030 IF HCSR04 &lt; 150 THEN RIGHT 25040 GOTO 10 </p>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:03:34 -0500Web controled robot using android and arduino adk - work in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/web-controled-robot-using-android-and-arduino-adk-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, &nbsp;it is a Web controlled robot , the commands are sends through a web browser to a PHP server , the user interface to control the robot is written using HTML and their are 5 commands available (up,down,left,right,break) , when the user clicks on one of these commands , the command is sent to a PHP server (I've used 000webhost.com ) . in the other side there is a robot built using Ardunio mega ADK attached to an android powered device (Samsung S3 in this case) , the android ...</p>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:30:28 -0500RB-9 RROS-based Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rb-9-rros-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was built using the RB-9 chassis available from RobotBASIC.org. It is powered by a RROS-based PCB that uses 5 ranging sensors to create a Virtual Sensory System (VSS) that includes 4 bumpers, 5 proximity sensors, and a turret-ranger). It also supports 3 lines sensors, a compass, a beacon detector, and battery monitoring. The video points out the major parts, and shows how easy it is to program this robot by explaining a simple application where the robot finds and moves to objects that ...</p>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:49:24 -0500Little Johnnyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-johnny<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> To make Little Johnny, I got an Andruino Uno R3, a Raspberry Pi, some old Printer Motors, and old computer case, a couple of "3rd Hands" and some sensors and started hacking. Little J's voice box is contructed out of an old Linksys router and some new green LEDs. Tank treads are a copy of a project I read on instructables, using rollerblade wheels, ball bearings and Bike Chain, combined with split 1/2 PVC pipe, and a few size 8 screws with nuts JB welded on, topped off with a rubber belt harvested ...</p>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:32:53 -0500First Robot - Arduino + Processinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-arduino-processing<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After some weeks of browsing this website, I felt inspired to built something, so, here is the first robot that I'm currently working on. The idea of this project is to have a platform that can be controlled remotely or work autonomously. For the initial fase, I'm working on some basic remote programmed on Processing, which send commands to the robot via bluetooth (using controlP5 for the UI, and bluetoothDesktop to handle bt communication). At the moment, i only programmed the movements on the robot ...</p>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:46:22 -0500MDi-einshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mdi-eins<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hello all you guys. It's been some time I'm thinking about of build a kind of interactive robot (something like a butler, service robot). Recently I saw some projects that have inspired me. So, I decided to build my own. Also, some inspiration comes from the classics R2D2, Johhny #5, Wall-E and others. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interactive I mean, first, interacts with me, but more important: interacts with other robots. How to interact with me I don't know yet what method ...</p>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:20:17 -0500Skynethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/skynet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED 2/28/13 Before you read this, please read the post on my other Tic Tac Toe playing robot: The Ttp Project at: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/36073 Skynet was built out of the ashes of The TTP Project, also for the purpose of competing in Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. I learned sevral lessons from the development of TTP: make the turret secure, make the board unajustable, focus the laser properly, make the&nbsp;laser hit the middle of&nbsp;the baloon, not the middle ...</p>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:57:05 -0500Homemade Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV, Work In Progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-unmanned-ground-vehicle-ugv-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is based around a Little Tikes H2 ride-on toy; it's a work-in-progress to ultimately result in a beta-testing UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) platform. I intend to use it to develop various control software, sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and machine vision experiments. </p>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:53:40 -0500Dollar store bot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dollar-store-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not much to see here but he was cheap and fun to build! This guy started life as a dollar store Erector Set knockoff: &nbsp; // Only $5 ! &nbsp; He's powered by a couple of regular servos modified for continuous rotation plus another to sweep the ultrasound sensor, an Arduino Uno and some duct tape. /// &nbsp; Nothing spectacular but a fun lil' tracked bot.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:00:10 -0500Aviation Gradehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aviation-grade<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, &nbsp; This is my first robot based on the arduino version of SHR (penny). It has as you can see IR sensor to avoid obstacles. The body is made from a scavenged aviation grade oil can the rest is all stuff you know.I will attach a video shortly to show it in action. I also added a back up function that backups until it reaches a fair distance to start scanning again.It took me alot of time to build this little guy since I had to also learn how to programm the thing. Thanks for all the ...</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:06:48 -0500Parakeet Platoon Maze Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parakeet-platoon-maze-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: My robot placed 4th in the touch sensor maze at the National Robotics Challenge, and was nominated for the Honda Inovation award as well! The next step for this robot is to be submitted to Club Jameco for production as a platform/kit. After all, it costs about $60-90 to make, compared to the $140-180 Boe-Bot. I will add a video of its maze run soon. &nbsp; Looking back on how I entered the world of robotics, I wished that I had a sturdy, easy to program Arduino shield and platform. Well, ...</p>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:28:18 -0500Bluetooth controlling robot with ultrasonic sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-controlling-robot-with-ultrasonic-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Bluetooth controlling robot with ultrasonic sensors. Measuring distance between 35 and 200cm and displaying on 2 seven-segment displays. Sound indication from 2 buzzers (for left and right) when the robot is at 35 cm distance from the object. Measuring the enlightment in the room and from that turn on and off 2 led diodes. 2 modes of operation autonomous and manual. Manual controll from laptop or mobile and automatic self controll avoiding obstacles with ultrasonic sensors. Video on forum </p>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:13:33 -0500The TTP Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-ttp-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> The TTP Project, hereafter just TTP, was designed to play Tic Tac Toe against a human in a very unconventional way in order to compete in Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. When he first posted the challenge, I thought it would be great to enter, but I couldnt thing of anyting unique, so I left it. But one afternoon, I was thinking of how it would be awesome to have a nunchuck/arduino controled potato cannon turret, then the idea morphed into a potato cannon turret that would somehow fire two ...</p>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:05:37 -0500Sharkyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sharky<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A re-purposed Shark hand held sweeper. The first question I usually get (particularly from women) when I talk about robots is "Can it sweep my floors?". So here it is. I bought the hand held sweeper at a Goodwill store for a few bucks, added continuous rotation servos for drive motors, a homemade Arduino controller (ATmega8) and a sonar and bump sensors for obstacle avoidance. The code uses a subsumption architecture (okay, behavior based if you want to use the current lingo). It does a surprisingly ...</p>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:57:14 -0500Red Squadronhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/red-squadron<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A One Weekend Miracle Red Squadron is actually a collection of three robots that work together in order to accomplish a task. The objective for the squad is to make it to a location and stop. I decided to use both digital and analogue brains to show how they can work quite well in harmony. And yes, it is name after a Clone trooper squad and Rebel squad from STAR WARS.(Forgive me for the low resolution pictures, my camera isn't of the highest quality :P ) RED SQUADRON &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Red Leader #Digital Red ...</p>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:28:58 -0500Robot headhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a head I originally designed to use on robots. It can shoot ping pong balls from the mouth and move his light eyes. Although, I never used it in an other robot. Instead, I have it online on Livebots, a platform I'm creating for having interactive robots that people can play with through the internet. Go here and try it for yourself:&nbsp;http://livebots.cc/Robot/View/11 &nbsp; I wanted to make a cover for my Ping Pong Balls Cannon, so I started with a 5L water bottle: Covered it with kitchen ...</p>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:34:28 -0500SpideyCAMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spideycam<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SpideyCAM is still a work in progress. He'll be remotely controlled via XBee radios from my laptop. I'm building the dashboard panel in Processing using a bunch of additional Processing libraries including OpenCV, ControlIO and ControlP5. This is my first experiment with this many servos. The Pololu Maestro software was invaluable for building the servo walking motion I've shown in the video. SpideyCAM still needs further work to get him to walk without falling over. Here are some more pictures: Some ...</p>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:51:42 -0500First robot (Hectic)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-hectic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This post is just one of the first steps of my build.I have made my robot's housing ready for powdercoating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UPDATE 15-2-2013 Servo's arrived this day. .&nbsp; UPDATE 27-2-2013 Old housing in a new colour. &nbsp; UPDATE 3-3-2013 &nbsp;Today I made some wheels. The rubberband acts as a tire. &nbsp; &nbsp;UPDATE 24-5-2013 I thought it would be nice to make a sort of prototype first before I instal it in the powdercoated case. This way I can see if I ...</p>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:57:01 -0500Tracerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Tracer is a simple linefollowing robot that has the ability to follow light or dark lines. It is able to do this through taking advantage of four photoresistors. The amount of current alotted from each side is tested by the LM393P comparator and reacts respectavely to stay on track. The motors are powered by a set of PN2907A PNP transistors, a fairly simple set up. I also added motor feedback protection by adding some schottky diodes to the motors. (No need to fry a perfectly good comparator). I ...</p>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:29:12 -0500My Simple Bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-simple-bot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This simple bot is my first larger project. I still have no clue about the fundamentals of electricity or electronics (and never soldered anything in my life till last weekend) but was fascinated by the possibilties. After some "research" on Google and Youtube I ordered all necessary parts online - except the foamboard used for the chassis which comes from the local home improvement store. The base is built of cutted foamboard and glued together. The motors are fixed with double sided tape, same ...</p>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:16:18 -0500My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-29<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot :)&nbsp; very simple line follower using 2 photoresistors and atmega microcontroller, I used a plastic box as chassis and two plastic nuts as wheels, powered by 2 nokia cells 1 for the controller and the other for the servos. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:47:30 -0500Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Shadow Runnerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-tadpole-spurt-shadow-runner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, Chris the Carpenter has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm working with Chris to create some designs that operate without a microcontroller, Inspired by the SpurtBot designs from Rostock University and my own work in this area. Here's the third one, based on the Tadpole Educational model, ...</p>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:50:55 -0500robotic arm control with arduino nunchuckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-control-with-arduino-nunchuck<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I found some micro servos lying around and thought of making this robotic arm. I had some broken blinds and got the bracket to use for the servos and some scrap plastics in my toolbox. Its a prototype for my upcoming bigger robotic arm with better servo. I added nunchuck control for manual control. In the future I will be adding sensors maybe mounting the arduino underneath the box . Im happy with the result and will be making more! I had more projects going on and this is one of them. Didnt spend ...</p>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:45:05 -0500Junkie Stick Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/junkie-stick-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Going through my box of electronic junk i found few motors and printer rollers. Few hours later this is what came out. It is basic junk bot which follows the light. Currently, power output is too low and it is not quite mobile :) Light following is working ok. I have used two photo transistors which are connected to LM386 and depending on output of either left or right transistor, corresponding motor got's output. </p>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:23:28 -0500Delta Robot v2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. I design kits to teach others about building robots and the STEM concepts.&nbsp; This delta robot is an improvement over the previous model.&nbsp; The older one required milling and metal parts that were quite heavy.&nbsp; Since I got a 3D printer that's changed.&nbsp; Not counting the 3D printing the build time was about 30 minutes. This robot is a Delta Robot.&nbsp; They are often used in "pick and place" work like handling ...</p>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:07:35 -0500Light chasing autonomous roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-chasing-autonomous-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started 2 years ago with an autonomous rover that chases light and avoids obstacles. We're now 11 versions further and version 12 is almost ready! Eventually the rover must cruise around without hitting any objects and return to a charging station when the battery runs low. I'll show you the evolution of the rover, starting with version 2 (version 1 was crap) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Version 2 First version that could drive around with obstacle avoidance in the front. Version ...</p>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:29:57 -0500Lego plant watering robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-plant-watering-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot waters the plants while you're on holiday! You have to line up the plants and through a GUI in Microsoft Access you can input the water demands per plant (how many times per week the plant needs water and how much). The water reservoir contains a mixer and an aeration unit (through lego compressors) to avoid dead water. The only thing not lego about it is the water pump and the robot is controlled by an Arduino Duemilanove. I've used a selfmade multipurpose motor driver pcb so all the ...</p>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:20:47 -050048-wheeled Rover 5 - Mechanum Wheel Testhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/48-wheeled-rover-5-mechanum-wheel-test<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>IntroductionThis Rover 5 platform was received with damaged wheels so I decided I'd give mechanum wheels a try. Unfortunately the cheapest set of mechanum wheels I could find was outwith my limited budget. I turned to Thingiverse and found this relatively simple design (other designs are available but use bearings or other special parts). It took me a few visits to MAKLab, making use of their Ultimaker 3d printer, to print all the parts for the wheels. Mechanum wheels printed on an Ultimaker from ...</p>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:41:26 -0500Object Avoidance Robot MK1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-avoidance-robot-mk1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone. My ultrasonic sensors arrived (4 in total) but instead of using them on my scrapbot, i found some 360 degree servos that i had gathering dust from a previous project.so i decided to make use if them. The scrapbot was too loud because of the build materials so i settled with this.&nbsp; In the video it has the distance set to 30cm.&nbsp; Materials: Body: Tamiya universal board (leftover from an onld tank project) Wheels: 38mm diameter. (i wanted them &nbsp;ASAP but the ebay &nbsp;Australian ...</p>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:16:25 -0500Heavyweight Sumo https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heavyweight-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is one of the robots I am building for this year's NRC. I'm trying an atypical wheel setup for this robot, which could be fast and maneuverable, or could result in an unstable robot with little grip; we'll see! You can find the contest manual for the specific challenge here: http://www.nationalroboticschallenge.org/joomla/index.php/downloads </p>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:31 -0500Stella - the robobrrdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stella-the-robobrrd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Stella, my work-in-progress Robobrrd. I ordered a chassis kit from Robotgrrl, and this is the progress I've made in a few days. The eyes are from an Elmo robot tear down I did a week or so ago, and are lit with blue LEDs. I've got a lot of other ideas for her, so there will be many changes to come. I got the Eye LEDs wired up - here's a new video... I got the perch working today... Here's a video... </p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:43:54 -0500Big Guy (WIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-guy-wip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Based on a ZipZap micro R/C car with a custom PCB and Pic16F88, this "Big Guy" is the start of my new, microbot. I've wanted to build a small robot for some time. I also wanted to play with front wheel steering. About ten years ago, I came across these tiny R/C cars at the local Radio Shack. They were the size of MatchBox cars. I bought two and had a ton of fun with them. Eventually, one stopped working and the other lost its controller in a move. &nbsp;I put what was left in my parts salvage ...</p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:25:08 -0500Veterobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/veterobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We are using Dagu's tracked chassis. The body of the vehicle is 3D printed. The BeagleBoard-xM is used as on-board computer to control wide range of sensors (such as ultrasonic range finders, compass, cameras, etc.). </p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:28 -0500MASHeR - My Attempt at Start Here Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/masher-my-attempt-at-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>And so it begins.... My first robot ever :) It is called MASHeR and is heavily based on Fritzl's excellent Start Here Robot tutorial. I decided from the beginning that I didnt want to follow the tutorial word for word - I wanted to play around and experiment, which is what this is all about right? Unfortunately that led me into some problems of my own devising.... Shopping Before doing anything else, I needed to get all my components. Sadly LMR doesnt seem to have a deal going with any robotics shops ...</p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:03:37 -0500PolarGraphhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polargraph<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Getting there Correct way up, got rid of skewing, and bends on straight lines. So close, except now its loosing track of its own positions. (so the brain isnt central in the jar) and its moving a bit jerkily, resulting in spots at each GCode point.... &nbsp; GCode I decided to strip it back to basics, and write a sketch whereby i can upload a GCode file to an SD card, after a LOT of faffing around almost at ever last step, it now works...&nbsp; First i use inkscape to generate a path from an image, ...</p>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:45:25 -0500Basic Robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a basic robot I made, it is very similar to the one that it is shown in the "Start Here" tutorial. I haven't written the code already, I will do it in the next days. My next project will be making an Arduino shield by my own. I already have the atmega328. </p>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:27:38 -0500Scater Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scater-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was started when i was at faculty of Mechanical engineering and mostly as a time to kill between studying. Then i made few seminars regarding the controllability of non-holonomous construction and after that it became my "project". I made my master Thesis on simulation model of this construction but i have never got the time and resurses to made it real. So after few years it came back on my table and i started to work on it when i get back from work ... Basically it all started with Tamiya ...</p>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:26:21 -0500Behaviour-based Robotics – 3Pi/Wixel Robot controlled Remotely by Javahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/behaviour-based-robotics-3pi-wixel-robot-controlled-remotely-by-java<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I always wanted to control my robots using Java. I finally built one after buying many items at heavy discount from Pololu during their Black Friday Sale. The actual cost of the robot is around one-half ($100) of that listed in the Bill of materials which is based on list price($209). Most microcontrollers cannot support full function Java directly due to their limited onchip resources. That is the reason why Java has to run on a PC or tablet.The key components are the 2 Wixels (8051 core) which ...</p>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:13:46 -0500Build a Programmable (MSP430-based) Hexapod Crawler for $40+https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/build-a-programmable-msp430-based-hexapod-crawler-for-40<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I modified a toy hexapod crawler kit using the MSP430 LaunchPad as the controller. A SR-04 Ultrasonic distance sensor has been added to the existing whiskers for enhanced navigation. The MSP430 is programmed using the Energia IDE. As a result, one can keep adding new capabilities and behaviours to the robot easily for fun and research. At present, it can either wander around using SR-04 and whisker navigation or follow the wall. Here is a pictorial walk-through of the project: &nbsp; Points ...</p>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:15:59 -0500K-Nex walker Theo Jansen walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k-nex-walker-theo-jansen-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A K-Nex walker experiment to explore the 4 legged phase issue. </p>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:10:34 -0500First Robot on a Big Track chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-on-a-big-track-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my first robot project. After watching and lurking for several months I've decided to reveal my project. It's based on a "Big Track" toy I picked up cheap in the after Christmas sales last year. I don't have really mechanical engineering facilities so I thought this was a chassis with motors, battery holder etc ready made - just a bit of "de-engineering". With a motor shield on the Arduino Uno I had the chassis running and some digital IR sensors (GP2Y0D810Z0F) provided a sort of colision ...</p>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:33:24 -0500LEDkohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ledko<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 28/12/2013 VIDEO of LEDko playing... macarena&nbsp;http://youtu.be/632UrOgEVBg VIDEO of LEDko playing the piano: http://youtu.be/OWzvuD2DSA0 LEDко is a robot I've been slowly building since October 2011. I consider it is my first robot I've built that looks like a robot. LEDко: exists&nbsp;reacts to voice commandstalks and singscan move autonomously and avoid obstacles&nbsp;follow a line and navigate in a labyrinthdo things (it has two hands)&nbsp;LEDко has: A Arduino Pro Mega 5V microcontroller ...</p>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:20:05 -0500Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robot: Zebra Editionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/naughts-and-crosses-tic-tac-toe-robot-zebra-edition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My third and now&nbsp;fully functional design for Oddbot's Naughts and Crosses challenge. This is a remake of my last tic tac toe robot, which worked but was nearly impossible to follow. This time I gave it a new paint job, used a different computer fan motor, and instead of tin foil used the cardboard "O" markers. I also got the lego markers (the "X") to stay up unless if it was&nbsp;hit by the flipper. I used&nbsp;hot glue, and that may be why&nbsp;it actually worked this time ;)&nbsp;&nbsp; The ...</p>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:28:38 -0500Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole with Mini Controller and bump switch sensorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-tadpole-with-mini-controller-and-bump-switch-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just got this in the mail yesterday. It took me less than two hours to put it together. I haven't had it rolling yet, because of a lack of batteries. The kit from Rocket Brand Studios is top notch. Fit and finish are perfect, and the assembly instructions are very clear.</p>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:59:17 -0500Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Light Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-tadpole-spurt-light-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Well, Chris the Carpenter has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the&nbsp;Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm working with Chris to create some designs that operate without a microcontroller, Inspired by the SpurtBot designs from Rostock University and my own work in this area. Here's the second SpurtBot based on the Tadpole ...</p>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:56:02 -0500Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole Spurt Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-tadpole-spurt-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, Chris the Carpenter has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm working with Chris to create some designs that operate without a microcontroller, Inspired by the SpurtBot designs from Rostock University and my own work in this area. Here's the first of the batch, based on the Tadpole Educational ...</p>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:57:15 -0500Mini Sumo "Destroyer 3000"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo-destroyer-3000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The system consists of: A mechanical platformActuatorsPower electronicsPower sourceSensorsMicrocontrollerMechanical parts made of aluminum L and U profiles and sheets, all fastened with screws.Actuators are 2 gearmotors driving 2 separate wheels with bevel gears. In order to control these actuators, we install 2 H-bridge drivers.And the LiPo power source around 12V to get maximum performance.In order to be able to detect the opponent, we install 4 IR proximity sensors with range 40cm.In order to ...</p>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:42:39 -0500Castro IIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/castro-iii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Castro III Castro III is currently a simple obstacle avoiding robot. It's built on toy car chassis. Equipment used: Freeduino 1.22, two DC motors, Pololu DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver Carrier, 9g micro servo, Sharp IR (GP2Y0A21YK0F) 10-80cm, 5x1.2V rechargable AA batteries, 470uF cap for power, 0,1uF caps to reduce electrical noise, old led flashlight Features: * Runs on 5 AA recharcable battery pack * Moves forward and tries to stay on corridor, and avoid obstacles * Uses averages from IR readings ...</p>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:18:04 -0500Marvinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marvin-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my personal robot Marvin, he is still a project in progress (a robot is never finished). He is build after the Leafproject which is a opensource AI robot project, try doing a google seach on leafproject and robot. He is quite advanced, with speech recognition and Speech using MS speech engine, vision by opencv and roborealm, online newsreader, collision avoidance wtih ultrasound and brain running an AI LISP program. All hardware is custommade by me. The body is mostly aluminium and expanded ...</p>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:04:45 -0500LEO -- 3 Servo Hexapod based on Arduino https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leo-3-servo-hexapod-based-on-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Introduction. Here is LEO, it is a three servo hexapod, this is the first robot I have ever built in my life. The build of this robot has been achieved thanks to LMR and several Google searches. LMR gave me the knowledge to make this project possible. I decided to upload the LEO project in order to help other persons that, like me, are searching for information and ideas to make their own robots. The Robot. LEO is equipped with 5 servos, three of them are used for walking, another is ...</p>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:34:38 -0500Homebrew Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robot Revisitedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homebrew-naughts-and-crosses-tic-tac-toe-robot-revisited<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was made to replace my previous Tic Tac Toe robot (the huge box covered in tin foil and wires). The Robot moves first into the center square (where the rotation device is). The user then moves by putting tin foil into the box under the space where he/she wishes to move. The robot then responds by "putting/flipping" a lego marker off of the square next to it. The robot will win/tie every time, as long as the user does not double back on themselves. If he/she does so, the robot will try and move ...</p>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:16:00 -0500Meet Egonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-egon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my very first project using an Arduino Uno. It uses 2 Futaba S3003 servos that i have modified for continuous rotation and one regular one to move his "eyes" around. He uses two airplane wheels i got at a hobby store for his drive motors and a standard castor wheel i got at home depot for the front wheel. He uses a Ping)) ultrasonic sensor for his eyes. He is fully autonomous and will move around to avoid obstacles. I know he is not as cool as some of the robots on here but this is my ...</p>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:09:10 -0500Antika - my little robot "a BoeBot-like robot"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/antika-my-little-robot-a-boebot-like-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi, this is my 1st robot, a very basic&nbsp;obstacle detection/avoidance robot. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UPDATE 12/06/2013: - added IR control code. with the help of this excellent pdf file that explains IR and how to deal with it and also how to decode RCs:&nbsp;http://www.mediafire.com/download/jjmnaizseuk4dlq/Infrared_Remote_Control_Signal_Analysis_-_By_Karl_Williams.PDF &nbsp; Background: i started learning electronics two years ago, all i wanted ...</p>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:16:53 -0500Photo-wheelie-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/photo-wheelie-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:12:47 -0500stEvehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steve<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>stEve started life as a robot shaped sweetie tin. I received him as part of a Christmas present last year (2011) from some friends. This Christmas Eve stEve was born. I took the tin and opened some holes in the base for wheels. I had previously bought some geared stepper motors (28BYJ-48-5VDC) from ebay and though they didn't suit their original intended purpose they suited this bot down to a tee. The two stepper motors drive ellipse shaped wheels made from shapelock/polymorph. When rotated to one ...</p>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:21:37 -050016 Transistor Homebrew Minimalistic Naughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/16-transistor-homebrew-minimalistic-naughts-and-crosses-tic-tac-toe-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was created as an entry&nbsp;for&nbsp;Oddbot's challenge:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/35296 I learned a lot with this project: just check out the Reflection below! Here is how this guy works:&nbsp;a drill motor spins around and the LED on the breadboard displays whether the sensor is high&nbsp;(meaning the robot moves there)&nbsp;or low (led off). The servo is for good looks: connect a wire to ground and it will open up, and&nbsp;this stops the drill motor from moving. ...</p>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:43:31 -0500Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A small autonomous robot that wonders around. It's built out of parts I recieved for Christmas, such as a Rover 5 platform w/ driver board.&nbsp; &nbsp; Current Goal - Figure out Arduino reading encoders. I finally got at least two motors working so far, my only problems now are that 1) I ran out of jumper wires, and 2) I ran out of ground pins on my Arduino (both of which keep me from hooking up the other two motors). So, needless to say, it looks like I will have to make another trip to Radioshack ...</p>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:05:46 -05003D printed quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printed-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is 3D printed robot out from printrbot. I am still trying to learn how to adjust those setting with different material. As you can see the quality is not that perfect yet. Another reason to build this one is trying to use bearing in between the servo and bracket. Last hexapod project was weak in the joint of servo horn. I am using Flyduino 12 Servo controller(the one below) with 12 9G servos. Yellow parts are joints for servo bracket. Using ABS material and red parts are PLA material.The bearing ...</p>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:50:20 -0500SnowBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snowbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi! And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Here is my Christmas theme bot, the SnowMan SnowBot! :D This is the first brand new robot to come out of my new lab :) The robot is pretty simple it is made of styrofoam, so it looks kinda made of snow, but it is sqare to emphasize him being a robot. He has a pretty Minnie Christmas hat, alkaline battery nose and shining LED smile :) His eyes actually are the SRF05 ultrasonic range sensor. Also 3 servos help him to move his head and arms made ...</p>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:43:16 -0500hexapod from electronic wastehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-from-electronic-waste<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>the bot structured with electronic waste,two hdd disk,one dvd driver's chassis,odds and ends... the electronical part designed by my friend FAT-LAZY-CAT. the bot have not completed. </p>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:16:30 -0500Wiicambot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wiicambot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; A little robot that just wants to have fun!&nbsp; The code is choppy but works. I used some of Bajdi's code changed it up a little and will post it(code) in a bit. Maybe I can get some help with adding the hc-sr04 so that it avoids objects like my other robots but picks up light with the Wii and overrides the obstacle avoidance. I have examples of both, just not together( it's just beyond my skills at this point). Fun with Wii Camera- &nbsp; back- &nbsp; Bottom- &nbsp; 4/3/13 Update classic ...</p>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:31:17 -0500Arduino Humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a brand new project. It's a step up form my Arduino Torso robot. It will have a sensor and more servos later on. Arduino sketch programs are greatly appreciated! </p>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:16:18 -0500BaseBot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Basebot is a simple Open Source Robot platform which intends to provide a good balance between price and performance. We want it to be as a base platform for boards like Raspi , Olinuxino , Carambola etc which can be mounted on top of it and they can control it serially. But it should be completely usable in standalone mode also.We did not provide any mounted sensors as we want users to use it as a flexible experimentation platform , while it takes care of simple robot like functions. Blog ...</p>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:12:34 -0500Atom 1.2 Upgraded with Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atom-1-2-upgraded-with-bluetooth<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Atom 1.0:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/31322 My previous Arduino project had a controller that was connected to Atom and powered by my laptop.&nbsp; Parts:&nbsp; 1 x&nbsp;sn754410ne - few eurosHC-06 Bluetooth V2.0 RF Wireless Transceiver Module Interface RS232 TTL 3.3 V - €6,70&nbsp;- eBay3600mAh battery pack for psp 2000 to power up 2 motors,&nbsp;sn754410ne&nbsp;and Bluetooth&nbsp;- €6&nbsp;- eBay9v battery to power up the Arduino UNO R32 x&nbsp;Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04 ...</p>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:24:19 -0500MASTER Mk.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/master-mk-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MASTER - Multi All-Surface and TErrain Robot. Current Status - Motors installed, nothing else works. Concept: MASTER is an idea that I came up with for a fairly large robot, with 8 legs. At the end of each leg are wheels, which combines the versitility of legs, with the ease of use of wheels. I came up with a fairly complex control system, and realised that I was unable to put it all together immediately, so I am building the Mk. 1 version. This has most of the control system, but is in a conventional ...</p>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:03:07 -0500Homemade Controller and Surveillance Veichlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-controller-and-surveillance-veichle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello All Robot Lovers My name is The Robotic Human and i am from Australia.I am now 15 and i have had a huge passion for electronics and robotics from a very young age. At school i have tried to excel myself to one-day become a robotic engineer or similar. This robot is a four-wheel drive all terrain robot hopefully capable for rocky terrain and carry out surveillance missions. This robot will have a pan and tilt system with a inferred camera . Also the bot will have a microphone with a high gain ...</p>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:06:19 -0500Wireless Tilt Controlled Tank Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wireless-tilt-controlled-tank-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been building things like this for a while, and actually, LMR was one of the first places that introduced me to hobby robotics. I had already been building circuits with components from RadioShack for a while, but fritsl's Start Here robot was a big inspiriation. I've been building a robot each summer for the last few years, and this one is probably my 4th or 5th. I started building this in late June of 2012, and completed nearly 80% of it by the end of the summer. I finished the rest of it ...</p>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:08:05 -0500ARM powered bot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arm-powered-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Your basic three wheel chassis with a ARM processor. The Freescale Freedom board cost me $12.00 US. They have a 3 axis accelerometer and support Arduino shields however will not supply +5 volts. I'm currenly working on a shell for the MQX-lite RTOS. I don't want to use the string library from libc because its a space hog. I am writing basic string fuinction that won't use much space. I will be able to comunicate through an USB port. </p>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:10:57 -0500Tadpole Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tadpole-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its been a long time coming, but I am proud to introduce you to the Tadpoles... &nbsp; The Tadpole is simply a perfect platform for the beginners and advanced robot folks alike. It can be as simple as a Spurt bot or as complex as one wants including abilities like mapping and datalogging. There is no soldering required and the entire assembly can be done in an hour, with one screwdriver. The Tadpole can be purchased as a bare chassis allowing you to use your own Arduino Uno or Duemilanove board ...</p>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:35:27 -0500Quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruped-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This quad is built from 2mm aluminium plate cut on my homebuilt cnc, its using the freetronics eleven microcontroller and 12 hitec hightorque servos, at the moment for testing its powered with a 5 cell 2000mah 6v pack hopfully in the future when it is fully autonomous it will be powered with a 2 cell lipo, and light seeking to charge itself. </p>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:37:44 -0500Light Following Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> The gear motor wheels, multi-directional wheel and the plastic sheet. I cut out 6 x 13 cm plastic for base. Glued the wheels to make the body and connected the motors to the components. After its completed.&nbsp; Robot Schematic &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:38:13 -0500Hairy quadruped Picaxe 8g servoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hairy-quadruped-picaxe-8g-servos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot. It's inspired by Chopstick Junior, https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29708. Few months ago I found where to buy cheap 8g servos and decided to make myself such walker. The SD21 servo driver board for 21 servos, promoted by Picaxe. Additionnally to be ready to use, it allows to control speed of each servo. I use the speed control to reduce the noise and I assume the wearing of those fragile, light servos. Range sensor IR servo is working at a different speed ...</p>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:54:05 -0500Mobiton - Robotic Smartphone Shellhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobiton-robotic-smartphone-shell<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey Guys,I know, I didn't post for a while. Didn't have time to post some of the projects, sorry about it.Alright, so here is our new project, we plan to go commercial with it. It is called Mobiton. It is a robotic shell for mobile devices (android currently). You can dock your phone on the device, an application written for the robot pops up and it brings the robot to life.We have programmed a telepresence application. You can login the robot from any platform (tablets, phones, browser of a pc) ...</p>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:50:45 -0500Logobot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/logobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;This robotic platform is still a work in progress.&nbsp; I wanted to build a medium to large size robot for a long time!&nbsp; after joining a robotics club and with the help of a friend, I started work on this guy!&nbsp; UPDATE- I have installed a sound module from Sparkfun.com and now can cycle through a playlist created for club members' enjoyment. video update soon! (will show arm action!) UPDATE 11/6/13 Sorry for the long pause, for those of you who have been waiting, I have just posted ...</p>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:56:05 -0500Hexapode 3 servo "TARANTULA"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapode-3-servo-tarantula<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;HelloI present to you my new toy (robot), nothing new in the field but I still wanted to make a hexapod with 3 servo.Forward, backward and turn following present obstacles on the ground... &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:08:56 -0500Henrihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/henri<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; My 2nd after trying the start here bot a couple of years back, currently running Bluetooth remote control via rocket bot app From rocket brand studios (thank you CTC.) chassis &amp; head were hand made from scrap metal an old pc tower for the chassis and cd drive became the head. Just finished custom board for 18m2. Will become autonomous probably after Christmas think I fried the sonar. I will add more pics and updates soon. Any feed back great fully appreciated. Update 15/12/2012 ...</p>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:42:06 -0500Automatic Shirt folding robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automatic-shirt-folding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot, and it can fold shirts. Its made from a vex kit and it has 3 servos. Enjoy the video! </p>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:09 -0500Tracked robot Mk1 - fire fighting prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-robot-mk1-fire-fighting-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my tracked multi-purpose robot. It is powered by two DC motors and controlled via RF link (range 1km LOS) by a usb controller plugged into a laptop. The pan-tilt mechanism can utilize various configurations:- fire hose (for firefighting)- mine detection probe- robotic arm- machine gun (for military use)- radiation detection system (for use in nuclear disasters)- night vision systemetc... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This ...</p>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:47:22 -0500Wi-Cranehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wi-crane<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This Legos robotic project uses JAVA sockets to communicate to an onboard Arduino which controls servomotors, LED's, and drive motors. It features a wireless IP Camera and was a lot of fun to build. </p>Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:26:14 -0500The A.S.R.B.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-a-s-r-b<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I'm Matt and currently a junior in high school. I built first robot called the "A.S.R.B." over the summer for the Authentic Science Reseach Program and I wanted to share it with all of you! *I'm going to apologize in advanced if my spelling/wording/grammar is terrible--It's been a long day and I'm in a rush to get this posted.* Using the chassis of the duratrax evader EXT-2, I built this robot from the ground up.&nbsp; I swapped out the esc and dc motor for a traxxas 12t 550 that I had ...</p>Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:38:43 -0500Spot Xhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spot-x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Spot X is my latest robot, but the first I've submitted here. The X stands for 10, because he's the 10th in a series of little robots I've built under the 'Spot' name. He's a 4x4 stepper motor powered skid steer robot used for education and fun. I've been doing a robotics unit with my students and decided I needed to get a wireless robot going, so this is the result. Likes: Electricity Dislikes: Deep sand, trees, loose gravel, wheels falling off, tumbling head over heels down a steep incline. ...</p>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:38:07 -0500Start here CD robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-cd-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot.In the very beginning it was supposed to be a simple picaxe shield of my own. &nbsp; I then thought I could add a "body" to it and discovered LMR. &nbsp; In a second time I did add a simple "pan and tilt"... with someting on top... &nbsp; I now need to disassemble it for the parts, so I'm taking myself by the hand, to make this post to thank LMR community, as I do think I owe LMR for many ideas I took from. - Old CDs frame - GM gearboxes - GM wheels -... &nbsp; PS : I ...</p>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:56:59 -0500SPANRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spanr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Short for: Self Propelled Acer Netbook Robot Status: Glorified RC car. First video posted. Back story: I bought a bunch of robot stuff off ebay, this being one of the robots. The netbook battery was pretty flat so first thing I did was try to charge it up. It's now over 11v (started near 8v). I've yet to identify the netbook and haven't disassembled the robot far enough to read any identifying markings on the motherboard. Housed in a project box at the top of the robot was a DFRobot Arduino Mega ...</p>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:08:23 -0500Arduino Quadruped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-quadruped-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>12/13/2012&nbsp;Update: Code is now available for download at&nbsp;http://engineer-this.com/QuadrupedVer2.txt&nbsp;Its saved as a .txt file because I can't host a .ino. Just rename the extension or copy and paste the code into the Arduino IDE. Hey guys, I wanted to show off my first robot. He's a quadruped walking robot that I built from scratch. All parts were designed in SolidWorks and then cut out using my CNC router. Each of the four legs are controlled by 3 cheap hobbyking servos. I have an ...</p>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:08:50 -0500Demonbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/demonbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> These robots were created as a small demo of how easy it can be to get up and running. It's a Magician chassis with an Arduino Uno and L293D. We're probably the biggest consumer of Magician chassis - we've got about 30 at the moment and I'm just requested another 20. They're relatively inexpensive and easy for small hands to assemble, though we do find the motor wires have a habit it of breaking. I'm hoping to move to a 3D printed design in February. They were originally simply named "demo bots" ...</p>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:38:01 -0500SOLAR Scrapbot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-scrapbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This little bot is made from scrap parts i have lying about. What inspired me was the University projects i have seen on-line and in person. I found out that not many projects involved or touched much on renewable energy sources. So i decided to build one from scrap and try. I am building robots and getting more into the software side as i have a course of robotics in mind for next and make my life at University a lot easier next year. Body: This body is made from a salvaged plastic container which ...</p>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:48:41 -0500Unnamed Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/unnamed-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys! I know I've been super inactive lately, but I finally created another robot project to share with the world. My other projects I've been doing in the meantime haven't really been seen to finish - the Butler Bot platform got scrapped to be used as a Raspberry Pi platform, but I haven't done much with that bot at the moment.&nbsp; Anyways, thanks to Sparkfun's cyber Monday sale, I finally decided to commit and buy the parts for a new robot. So, I ordered 12 9g servos from valuehobby.com for ...</p>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:03:41 -0500Panzer Tiger - 1. chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/panzer-tiger-1-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Several months ago I have found on my "homestock" pair of metal tuning treads for Heng Long Panzer Tiger. Had no idea what to do with that I put it back. Later I saw on E-bay used chassis which fits with the tracks together. Only motors were missing. After I bought them (tuning version) I put it all together and tried to run it. First thing I realised that to control such hungry motors using electronic regulators is just an expensive experiment. I have vaporized pair of L298s. So I decided to do ...</p>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:04:48 -0500TechnoTankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/technotank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm involved with a computer science outreach collaboration for 11-19 year olds at my University. One of our most recent initiatives involves developing robots at an after school club. We've been playing with a number of off the shelf and custom built chassis. One of the most recent is a tracked based vehicle from Lightake: http://lightake.com/products.do/category.Wholesale_Arduino___SCM_Supplies-738 &nbsp; Features The goal of this robot is to provide a demonstration of bidrectional communication ...</p>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:20:31 -0500Mini sumo PixR²https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo-pixr2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>** Update **.&nbsp;I finished the frame Assembly and the sensor test, everything will work perfectly.&nbsp; video test : &nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjyjB4sQiOI&amp;feature=youtu.be The robot weighs 195 gr and measure 100 x 90 x 45 mm I added masses to make it heavier (max 500 gr).Side ir sensors on a reach of 100 mm perfect for detecting an opponent who approach on the side.It remains for me the programming and after combat!&nbsp; (new picture at the bottom of the page) &nbsp; *************************************************************************************************************************** Hi ...</p>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:22:04 -0500GPS/ Autonomous Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gps-autonomous-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, This is one of my robots that I have been working on for a while. I have'nt posted it yet because I wanted to make sure I have a lot done. I use the lynxmotion A4WD1 as the base.&nbsp; I want to update you on my latest robot, I am using the lynxmotion &nbsp;A4WD1 as a base and an arduino microcontroller. Inside the robot I have a sabertooth 2x12 motor controller and two 7.2 nimh&nbsp;batteries. &nbsp;I also soldered my own perf board together with two sensors, EM-406A gps and the DHT11&nbsp;temperature/ ...</p>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:36:12 -0500Global Domination Robot (GDR) Mk 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/global-domination-robot-gdr-mk-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 28 NOV 12: - I've fiddled with the targeting code and now have it written correctly so that the GDR will enter "Sentry Mode", will scan 180 degrees using an ultrasonic rangefinder on a turret, will record the distances to everything in front of it, and then will scan back and forth and will stop and fire on anything that approaches (change in distance from previously set distances) - I have some issues with performance on these scans as sometimes the GDR will perceive a difference in distance ...</p>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:46:46 -0500Stag 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stag-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hey LMR! &nbsp; I am new to the LMR community and I am looking forward to learning from you guys and sharing my projects. &nbsp; This is Stag mark I. Mark I is a basic remote controlled Quad and was built as a proof of concept, it is the first in a series of Quads I am making. Mark I has been disassembled and the parts are being used to build mark II. &nbsp; &nbsp; Questions, comments/criticism encouraged. &nbsp; Basic info &nbsp; &nbsp; I'm sorry this section is so brief. I much prefer building/designing ...</p>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:29:16 -0500MSP430 Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/msp430-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a line follower that uses a MSP430G2553 16 bit microcontroller and a L293d motor driver. There are 5 cny70 analog infrared sensors that feed the value to the 10 bit adc on the microcontroller. I have implemented a PID routine mixed in with some random control logic. Faster motors are currently on the way which will make it go twice as fast. I attached the main.c source code if anyone is interested. Link to video if site not working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf13Ptlydhg Future improvements: Lipo ...</p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:59 -0500Lunchmeathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lunchmeat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This guy is my first real foray into robotics. He's made from an Oscar Meyer Lunchmeat container, some wheels and motors ripped from one of my son's broken RC cars, a Tamiya gear box, and a swivel wheel off of the white stackable containers you can get at Wal-Mart. &nbsp; I'm still working on the code and logic. I'm also having an issue with the jumper wires breaking, perhaps I need to find something more sturdy to use (any suggestions?). </p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:45:59 -0500My first somethinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-something<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi - I made this mostly wooden bot in 2006. I used a couple of small scrap motors. Maybe I had them from tape recorders. As I had no experience I started without gearing. That made some marks at the baseboards. I added some gears, but it was never very successful.&nbsp; I used the L293&nbsp;Quadruple Half-Drivers. I also use a voltage regulator. To save pins, the 3 bumpers are connected thru resistors and read by an analog pin. &nbsp; The motors could just be turned on and off in forward or reverse ...</p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:32:39 -0500Swarm of Rover 5's + Ardunio Mega2560 + Dagu 4-Motor Controller + Romeo + Fanshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/swarm-of-rover-5s-ardunio-mega2560-dagu-4-motor-controller-romeo-fans<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my new post to document the details of my plans.&nbsp; I'll update my progress in implementing them here as noteworthy milestones are reached.&nbsp; My goals with this project are: 1. Switchable between autonomous and remote control from my laptop, via XBee. 2. App#1 is to map out the room (including furniture), and display the map in a Java program running in my laptop, that I've already partially written. 3. Autonomous exploration is via a steerable front-looking Sonar mounted on a ...</p>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:24:23 -0500Yellow Drum Machine - Ressy Versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-drum-machine-ressy-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I first saw Frits’ Yellow Drum Machine featured in Make magazine a while back, and felt compelled to make one myself, starting with the how-to. So, here it is! It also recently showed up on Design Sponge, randomly enough (about halfway down that post). The biggest differences from the original design are around the layout of parts like the board and the big speaker and the yellow wooden frame. This was based on the MAKE instructions and the online walkthrough, but with separate parts instead ...</p>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:31:13 -0500MyzharBot - Open Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/myzharbot-open-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I love the Robotics since I was a young boy:&nbsp;"Mom, when I'm BIG I will create a robot that washes the floor, washes the clothes and irons them for you".&nbsp; Now I'm "BIG"! I studied Computer Engineering with a specialization in Robotics, I'm a Computer Vision expert and I know a lot about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, so it is time to complete what I called...&nbsp;... the "MyzharBot Project" MyzharBot&nbsp;will be your&nbsp;personal robot. You will be able to&nbsp;speak&nbsp;to ...</p>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:03:38 -0500My First Rover Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-rover-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lurking a few months now in this forum I've been learning from all of you. I started assembling and playing with some Dagu robots like the Adventure bot and mini-biped and other kits available here locally, but practically the platforms were ready and the codes were complete and had to be just applied or sometimes tweaked. This time I had to work on my parts and the code (mix-n-match what I find). I bought three servos (Towerpro SG5010). Used one for the neck (panning). For the motor I converted ...</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:56:48 -0500The Ugly Quadhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-ugly-quad<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: got (some of) the videos up :) Not a robot yet, but kinda cool, so I thought I would share it. The Ugly Quad is a completly homemade quadcopter, built with payload capcity, parts avalibility and most importantly cheapness in mind. All of the electronic parts were purchased at hobbyking.com, which I have found to be the cheapest place to buy hobby/robot making parts along with dealextreme.com the shipping takes forever and is not so cheap, but boy are their prices. That ugly PVC frame you ...</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:43:26 -0500Bonniehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bonnie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired by some other 4 servo bipeds on LMR I decided to make my own. I had to name it Bonnie, because my other walking robot was named Clyde. Bonnie was just slapped together using my usual super high quallity manufacturing methods, eg hot glue and lego. The circut board is one I ripped off one of my other robots not yet posted on LMR, the big long female connecter was for connecting to a L298 motor control board, and is not used in this design. As of now, I only have her walking forward, but soon ...</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:43:32 -0500MachineGunBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/machinegunbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello. This is my first robot on LMR :). It uses Lego Mindstorms NXT, and what it does, it moves around and shoots using the highly noticeable machine gun mounted on top of the robot (machine gun design adapted from: http://www.nxtprograms.com/machine_gun/index.html). A youtube video above shows how it shoots, and moves (need to work on drive motors). In the video, I used Briccx Command Center to control the robot, so don't think the robot actually executed some program... Well...I guess that's ...</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:37:55 -0500Automatic Cat Feederhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automatic-cat-feeder<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I know this isn't really a robot but it's similar. I have wanted to do this project for awhile now but just found the time recently. I thought that making an automated cat feeder would both increase my knowledge in electronics/programming and relieve me from the task of feeding my bottomless pit cat. I got this idea off of a video on YouTube. The feeder will consist of a Zevro dry food dispenser from Walmart, unipolar Sanyo stepper motor, msp430 Microcontroller, LCD display, custom PCB, stepper driver ...</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:44:48 -0500Cyclopshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cyclops-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 30/12/2012 V2 Great success!&nbsp; As described at the top of V8 of Cyclops on Paste bin: /*Cyclops8: As Cyclops6, moves towards light. Due to laziness, Forward movement run time depends on angle of light, however left and right turns are reduced to simply 200 m/s rather than calculated.At the start of the loop, it checks whether any of the front edge sensor pins are over the edge, and if so, backs one wheel up to bring it back on.If both edge sensors are on the desk, then carries out ...</p>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:45:19 -0500Global Domination Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/global-domination-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The GDR Mk1 is my first robot.&nbsp; It operates on the basic concept of the "Let's Get Started" robot here, except I'm using all sorts of different components.&nbsp; Lacking the weapons payload and soul-crushing resolve of future planned expansions of the GDR, the Mk 1 just drives around, senses when it's going to hit something and navigates away from obstacles.Using an Arduino with Mk3 Motorshield for the controls.&nbsp; The motorshield gives me a good setup for a pair of DC motors, but since the ...</p>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:41:12 -0500CrazYshortCircuit micro sumo ( 2 video test ) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crazyshortcircuit-micro-sumo-2-video-test<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi allI introduce you my future micro sumo (5X5X5cm) that is being assembled. I is not the tool to my circuit board so I did the welding to the old with a lot of wire to connect the components. The hard part is everything to fit on two miniature circuit without current circuit.&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5G9yOhz3EA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ3M0foeBxE &nbsp; Here are the used element:-Picaxe 18 M 2 -L293D -L7805CV +5V -SRF 05 -CNY 70 (X 2)&nbsp;-geared motor solarbotic GM13A&nbsp;-3 ...</p>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:07:13 -0500StickBughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stickbug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Lumi bug. I was poking aroung looking at my favorite robotsand I though hmmmI have all these parts already and should take advantage of Hurricane Sandy's time off. &nbsp; Love this little guy! I may improve him or shrink him in the future, for now he is complete. This is also my first complete robot that recharges and has a tiny arse switch. Update- 11/19/12 No more breadboard for StickBug! Perfed!&nbsp; &nbsp; UnderPerf...it's kinda ugly but works! Side View.&nbsp; </p>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:30:27 -0500Rafinhohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rafinho<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:08:07 -0500Second robot, First Walker - NoNameBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/second-robot-first-walker-nonamebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm sorry for my bad English, but i hope you'll get the main idea of my project. I'm buillding a 4 leged robot, right now I'm Havig problems with the timing of the legs in order to make it walk. I'm Using 8 micro 9g servos. i still did'nt mount any sensors and i know that it dosent look very Aesthetic but it will be... I need Help: &nbsp;1. I understand that i can make the Digital Input Pins as a Digital OUTPUT - How do I do that. I used all the digital outputs for the servos and i need more. &nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:11:47 -0500Rosie Robot IIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosie-robot-iii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The base I got from a dealer in MD in lat 1980, the original robot body and motor base was featured in Radio Electronics March of 1986. Dealer said the stripped bases came from pentagon patrolling hallways, It originally had Motorola &nbsp;6800 and SPI256 speech, Kodak Ultrasonic. Since then I had 8080A controller, 486 PC104, then went to Window laptop serial to a CR167 micro board, presently using 2Ghz laptop 4 USB serial channels to PIC18F2550's Its big and powerful, haul my kids around pulling ...</p>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:32:18 -0400small robot head mk2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/small-robot-head-mk2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; This is my attempt at a modular robot head running a raspberry pi a pair of web-cams and servos the modular part is the db25(parallel plug) connector to the neck/body that has connections to the battery and balance wires for external charging, Ethernet and other auxiliary pins that are unused so far (ribbon cable from the pi). This connector will have a matching connector on the body/neck of the robot and also a set of separate breakout cables for debugging on my desk when disconnected ...</p>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:11:26 -0400YARP - YARP: Android-controlled Robot Project [APP SOURCE CODE AVAILABLE]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yarp-yarp-android-controlled-robot-project-app-source-code-available<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>YOUTUBE VIDEO:&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3u6t3t0W4k &nbsp; Hello folks, now it's time to present YARP to you. The name is a recursive acronym (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recursive_acronym): YARP: Android-controlled Robot Project. I got the idea for the acronym while playing a game called DeathSpank with one of my buddies. If you played the latest part of the series you will know where it comes from.&nbsp; Now lets turn to some more robot-specific information: The project is not really ...</p>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:30:59 -0400555 timer PWM controls Lego Grabberhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/555-timer-pwm-controls-lego-grabber<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Please visit my Instructable "555 Timer Hacks: Cable Testers, Magnetic Stirrers, and Lego Grabbers Oh My!" to see a demonstration of 555 timer IC Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to use in your robotics projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-Your-Snap-Circuits-a-Minimalist-Very-Few-Co/?ALLSTEPS </p>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:34:35 -0400EDGE AVOIDER USING IR PAIR WITH ADJUSTABLE POTENTIOMETERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edge-avoider-using-ir-pair-with-adjustable-potentiometer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CONTROL ...</p>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:02:41 -0400SMARTBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smartbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this was my first steps on robots.I made this plataform on a first stage and now I'm working on a new one.This&nbsp;will be&nbsp;my master's final work, and soon I Will put more photos and videos.It will have 1x IV Sensor, 1x Ultrasound Sensor, 2x CNY70, 2 wheel encoders, 2x motor DC, 1 Servo and 1 Stepper </p>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:39:51 -0400Going to be Pretty Sweet (GPS) (RIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/going-to-be-pretty-sweet-gps-rip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have decided to move on to other things, GPS had some serious flaws, one of which would require me to drill out all the rivets, remove his shell, and replace two of the motors (one of the orriginal motors from the drills was almost totally burnt out, was drawing an excess amount of current, and generating lots of heat and bad smells. due to poor design and planning, I would have to remove the whole shell, which I rivited together, and at that point, I am better off just making a new bot.) At some ...</p>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:10:07 -0400BCW 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bcw-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Basic obstacle avoidance robot using two servos for the wheels(lids from dog food), the caster is a funny plastic bolt cap they use in NYC on construction sites(found on street), Foam board, hot glue and the Arduino from yourduino.com with servo plug ins and last but not least the HCsr04 :D &nbsp; More to come on this one. Been wanting to post this little guy for a few weeks and have not had a chance. BOX CAR WILLY 1.0 :D Update- 12/19/2012 BCW has three cell phone batteries powering him ...</p>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:06:38 -0400Desk Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/desk-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Still a work in progress. &nbsp; When finished it will roam &nbsp;around my desktop at the office.&nbsp; Currently need to fabricate a bracket for the sensor array in the front.&nbsp; I am still deciding on two sensors arrays Robot 7-way Multi Tracking Sensor from http://Yourdunio.com &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;or Line Follow sensor bar from&nbsp;&nbsp;http://rocketbrandstudios.com/.&nbsp; The Robot 7-Way would be ideal because of the bumper switch.&nbsp; Problem is that I would have to turn a ...</p>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:29:39 -0400Building an Analog Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/building-an-analog-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired by the community forum we had at the Campus Party in Berlin I went on and created a little robot build course for kids in the age of 12 to 16. Since building a robot needs skills from several fields of knowledge and this knowledge might not there in this kids brains I thought it might be sufficient to build a robot that is based on simple electronics and simple mechanics only. No software, no microcontroller, no physics. Lumi's ALF and the PCB he built in the Shanghai Hackerspace Xin Che ...</p>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:01:46 -0400Mazie V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mazie-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I posted my maze solving robot Mazie V1 a few months ago. While Mazie V1 worked, she was very slow and lumbering, so I have decided to make an upgraded version with a smaller chassis and faster motors. So far I have built the chassis and soldered the main circuit to drive the motors. I still need to connect the line sensors, and of course write the program. Hopefully this will not take too long as I can just modify my original maze solving program to to work with the faster motors. The chassis ...</p>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:13:02 -0400Fluffyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fluffy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first walker. Named Fluffy. Worked well but for one problem. You should always pay more than $8 for your servos. Had 20 servos, used 8 for the legs added 1 for the torso. Let the magic smoke out of 13 of them then gave up. It used a linxmotion servo controler board and a bluesmirf running off a laptop. Now makes a cool paperwieght. Conclusion Dont ask too much from cheap servos. </p>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:01:10 -0400AluminuMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aluminum<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello,I present Aluminum autonomous robot, it rolls around without purpose just to avoid the wall into the body.It is built with an aluminum frame, two modified servo, 1 SRF05 ultrasound, 1 red LED and picaxe 08M2.The SRF05 is connected in single pin on C.4C.0 = ledC.1 = servo&nbsp;1C.2 = servo 2C.3 = nothingC.4 = SRF05 Programming is in progress .... &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:18:45 -0400Hornby, the line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hornby-the-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Hornby (named for the guy who invented Meccano) is an autonomous line-following robot cobbled together from minimal parts. It is my first effort at a small-scale robot, and I hope it will help me refine my knowledge of what the Arduino is capable of on a minimalist level. The key ingredient to Hornby's operation is a custom-built IR sensor circuit, which uses three pairs of "Infrared LED Emitter and Detectors" from Radioshack (part #276-142 for all those who frequent the Shack). The "emitter" ...</p>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:44:40 -0400Marvin The Munnyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marvin-the-munny<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I was given a project in school. We could design one of these blank Munnys and I ended up with my new desktop-companien, Marvin The Munny. We were asked only to paint it to give it a new character but no, I wanted to go deeper I knew I would take it apart. &nbsp; Still first things first. A sketch of my work had to be drawn. I was inspired by the robot called Marvin out of the film "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy". After that, I cut open Munny`s head, to get a good look inside and to see how ...</p>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:47:25 -0400Bunkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bunker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;Bunker is a small house bot that I am developing (altho, the developement has stalled somewhat as i moved on to other things. When some of my other projects are compleat, I hope to add some more functionality) so far I have been able to make him avoid running into things, and if he does, detect it and take evasive action, and follow lines using a homemade line sensor board. Motor control is via a L298 motor control board, and I also use the current sensing feature to see if it has run ...</p>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:30:37 -0400Clydehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clyde<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Clyde is a 8 servo quadroped walker, he was my first attempt at a robot before I had any sensors. Clyde is as basic as an 8 servo walker can get, one piece of aluminum for a baseplate, everything else hot glued to&nbsp;that. I wish I could post more pics, but the structure of LMR makes it a little tedious. &nbsp; version two: &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:13:11 -0400MoBot V1.01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobot-v1-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>removed rear caster and inverted the chassis, this let me use the base to mount a 3000ma 7.2v racing pack to provide power for the servos. electronics are unchanged it is still using a Basic Stamp 2,&nbsp;It now uses 2 Daventech SRF-04 ultrasonic sensor, for collision avoidence, although im still trying to get them both to work together, i think the problem is my controller board is not suppling enough current to power both SRF-04's at the same time. &nbsp; </p>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:57:27 -0400Insect with artificial intelligencehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/insect-with-artificial-intelligence<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Insect with artificial intelligence He is able to avoid obstacles less than 30 cm, this is the first robot I built in my life, I am very pleased with the result. The inspiration to build this robot came when I was looking for some examples on google, then I found the "letsmakerrobots.com" and soon I began to browse the site found a quadruped robot that caught my attention, "Small quadruped robot" from our friend "studikasus" thereafter decided to initiate the construction process. On the website ...</p>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:16:06 -0400The Thinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-thing<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my interpretation of the Addams Family's&nbsp;The Thing. It is a five finger walker that can also make gestures. The intension of this robot is to live in the window of our local skateboard shop and show a wrist watch. The robot presents the watch. In it's own unique way. There is a lot of open questions about mechanics, materials, locomotion and the kinematics in general. Step by step each question gets answered. From me - and the collective wisdom of LMR. &nbsp; The Making After reading ...</p>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:40:11 -0400AniHand - Animatronic Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anihand-animatronic-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This animatronic hand started life as a lofty ambition to make controllable skeleton hands as part of a Halloween costume. The fingers were built by first chopping model aircraft hinges to length and joining them with a short pin down the centre. Polymorph was warmed up and cut into long thin strips which were wrapped around the hinges to lock their orientation (carefully avoiding the hinge itself). Brass tube was cut and formed to act as guides for fishing line. Instead of going for a two-wire approach ...</p>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:41:31 -0400BOXX-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxx-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parts: Meduino Nano microcontroller TB6612FNG motor driver on carrier board Four HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors i2c serial LCD display - 16X2 1 TI MSP430 Launchpad box 1 TI Stellaris Launchpad box Tamiya twin motor gearbox Tamiya truck tires Tamiya ball caster Power switch IDE ribbon cable 2 430 contact breadboards AA battery pack 9V battery connector Zip ties Wire You can read more at my blog: http://www.meanpc.com </p>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:40:32 -0400SHR v2.0 Revisited v1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shr-v2-0-revisited-v1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: October 21st, '12: Added&nbsp;third&nbsp;test video shot at night and one pic. Uploaded code. Building up to a summary; the bot is almost done.Introduction:&nbsp;Nobody is too old for a Start Here Robot :)&nbsp;Setup. A 60mm x 90mm cardboard plate seemed good. A PICAXE Board Type 1 is plugged into a 400-point breadboard.&nbsp;Cellulose-based servo mounting plate. I wanted to use a standard sized servo but would've needed to make a sensor bracket to fit.&nbsp;A table tennis ball is the perfect ...</p>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:29 -0400Robosapien Alarm Clockhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robosapien-alarm-clock<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I dusted off another long forgotten project, my Robosapien Alarm Clock. The main work for this project was carried out in 2005 and involved cutting a hole in my Robosapien's chest plate and mounting an LCD and two PIC microcontrollers (16F84A's) on some perf-board in the space between his chest plate and his rib cage. One PIC micro handles the LCD and the clock routines. The second PIC handles the communications between IR receiver (in Robosapien's head) and Robosapien's brain (in his back), stealing ...</p>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:41:23 -0400BBF (Bigger, Better, Faster)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bbf-bigger-better-faster<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>May 5, 2013 update My robot has incrementally improved as I continued to learn what I could do with the arduino.&nbsp; I followed a lot of your advise and removed all the delays from the main program, yet I still wanted more speed.&nbsp; The local Microcenter store was having a sale on the arduino stuff, so I bought a second unit and connected it in tandem to the first using the I2C protocol. I still have not used the infrared sensors as I found the range was too limited.&nbsp; The master arduino ...</p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:45:46 -0400Mind controlled 3d printed robot arm/handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mind-controlled-3d-printed-robot-arm-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a copy of a 3d printed robotic hand I am working on now. I will be adding mind control device to this system. via the epoc headset. You can view this project here at: &nbsp;http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Roboto/ &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:50:55 -0400Battle Botshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/battle-bots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is one of my battle bots.</p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:47:12 -0400Darpa Grand challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/darpa-grand-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my entry into the first and second Darpa Grand Challeng's.. here is a link with more pics and info. : http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-make-your-ATV-remote-controled/ </p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:45:46 -0400massive 5/6 axis robotic arm buildhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/massive-5-6-axis-robotic-arm-build<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is a link on the how to build this beast. http://www.instructables.com/id/6-AXIS-ROBOTIC-ARM/ </p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:40:46 -0400Bipéde FRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bipede-fr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Bonjour, je vous présente mon premier robot qui est en cours de construction.Etant débutant en robotique j'ai voulu commencer par un projet simple et éducatif.C'est un bipéde a 2 servomoteur avec capteur de distance Sharp le tout sera contrôllé par un 08M2. Il est composé de plaque d'aluminium et de piéces méccano pour une hauteur de 120mm / largeur 60 mm / longeur 60mm.Cette semaine je commence l'éléctronique... a bientotHello, I present to you my first robot that is currently under ...</p>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:12:31 -0400TrackFliphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trackflip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest tracked robot TrackFlip this little robot is excessively powerful hence the name. Full power on grass always seems to end in wheelie or a back flip / cartwheel this was an unintentional feature but rather exciting its not strictly a robot yet being still remote controled but its a start! Im planing on getting it avioding obsticles or at the very least stoping when anything is in its way eventualy i would love it to be fully autononomous&nbsp; update just finnished a bit of ...</p>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:53:04 -0400MBX-1 (Mammalian Brain Experiment #1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mbx-1-mammalian-brain-experiment-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have a theory that I've been working on for over 25 years now.&nbsp; It's about making robots smarter by making them more aware of their surroundings.&nbsp; To make them more aware, they need sensors and artificial emotions or&nbsp;feelings to interpret them. MBX was a boiled down, bare-bones, first attempt at this. The whole program fits in one slot on the basic stamp2sx chip. (There's 2 in the pics, but only 1 was connected)&nbsp; When started, the robot knows nothing and moves randomly.&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:51:42 -0400Bender Unithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bender-unit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:33:24 -0400BrutBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brutbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is BrutBot. He is my first robot and is based on the Arduino UNO with the Adafruit motor shield and a Parallax ping))) sensor. &nbsp;I started with a "start here" kit but grew impatient with fried picaxe chips and infrared sensors, so I decided to try Arduino with an ultrasonic sensor instead. &nbsp; I came up with the idea of using an empty deodorant container one day during the summer, so I washed it out and started working on the design.&nbsp; I hadn't worked on BrutBot for quite a while, ...</p>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:26:21 -0400H.E.C.To.R (Home Experimental Computerized Toy Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/h-e-c-to-r-home-experimental-computerized-toy-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hector was my school project- we each&nbsp;had to make and program something using&nbsp;the&nbsp;inputs and outputs of the MC68HC11 microcomputer at DeVry.&nbsp; I already had the gearmotors and wheels connect to the base before I took the class.&nbsp; The motors were operated by 4 relays in a H-bridge configuration.&nbsp; I built that for my very first attempt at building robot, "Rodney" from David Heisermann's TAB book, "How to Build Your Own Self-Programming Robot".&nbsp; Unfortunately, it was ...</p>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:06:19 -0400HomeR (Home Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homer-home-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The first robot I made was a 6-legged walker kit from Lynxmotion.&nbsp; This is the first robot I made without instructions.&nbsp; Basically, he avoided obstacles using IR.&nbsp; There was also piano wire going around him, supported by plastic, which acted a like bumper switch when it touched the frame.&nbsp; The base was a brand new remote controlled tank from Radio Shack called "Bedlam," which had a cool, retractable, sideways drive motor, making it go side to side.&nbsp; I built 3 H-bridge circuits ...</p>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:39:54 -0400Beer Keg R2D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beer-keg-r2d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Its not the best R2 robot in the web but it´s funny and i build it because i always wanted my own R2 driving in my living room^^ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; i build this R2D2 with a beer keg. The robot is based on the cybot robot and cotrolled&nbsp; with the pololu maestro servo micro controller.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the body is a small beer keg&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the feets and legs are made of balsa wood&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the head is the cap of my wastebin&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; connected ...</p>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:31:10 -0400B.bro 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-bro-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the second version of B.bro. I changed from the boost regulator to a linear regulator for the power supply, and changed the dual H-bridge to a chip that's about a third the cost of the first version. &nbsp;You can also see I've switched from perf-board construction to etching my own boards. &nbsp;This guy is the same diameter, about 75 mm, but he's taller, about 85 mm. You can see around the edge of main board are a series of three pin headers. These connectors take modular sensor daughter ...</p>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:46:25 -0400B.bro 1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-bro-1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is named for the main character in the song "Baby Brother" by the White Stripes, although I have yet to get it to crawl on the ceiling, swim underwater, or fly. He does track to light nicely, and with his whiskers avoids most obstacles. His brain is a PIC 16F684 micro-controller programmed in assembly language. The power supply is boost-regulator and motor control is a dual H-bridge, both purchased commercially. The motor brackets and wheels are also commercial parts and the rest is ...</p>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:26:33 -04003D printing out a hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-printing-out-a-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; After a year I finally got my 3D printer to really print out something that I can use. It's not perfect yet but at least usable :P The good thing is; SketchUp is so easy to get your hands on and you can build things in miuntes. Their tutorial is pretty good, too. I only spend a day or 2 to start build my sketchs. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I break her legs. ===================&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; I ...</p>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:01:52 -0400StomperDrino - 3 Servo Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stomperdrino-3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: Project scraped, would need ball berings for this to work correctly since the aluminium is rubbing against each other and making bigger holes and the robot is getting more glitchy and innacurate. &nbsp; I got this book for my Kindle over amazon Insectronics: Build Your Own Walking Robot and decided for this to be my first robot project. As i have been dealing with arduino for some time now but mostly building advanced outdoor sensor networks using long range RF. The book has it all from ...</p>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:30:31 -0400 T.V Remote Controlled Robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/t-v-remote-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; ---&gt;TV Remote Controlling of Robot is the ability which helps us to operate the robot from anywhere in range of remote’s IR. &nbsp; ---&gt;The movement of Robot controlled by pressing the numbers on the remote. &nbsp; &nbsp; ---&gt;Hardware Implementation &nbsp; ---&gt;To implement your hardware you will need the components: &nbsp; Robo &nbsp;Logic Generator&nbsp;TV Remote Sensor&nbsp;DC Motor&nbsp;Tyre&nbsp;Chassis&nbsp;Nut’s and Bolt’s&nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Logic Generator &nbsp; ---&gt;Main ...</p>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:52:32 -0400My first Robot controlled by a chipKIT Max32 using a Microchip PIC32 microcontrollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-controlled-by-a-chipkit-max32-using-a-microchip-pic32-microcontroller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> My Robot is based on the DFRobot 4WD Arduino-Compatible and it is controlled by the chipKIT Max32. &nbsp; &nbsp; Max32 The chipKIT™ Max32™ is based on the popular Arduino™ open source hardware prototyping platform but adds the performance of the Microchip PIC32 microcontroller. The Max32 is the same form factor as the Arduino™ Uno board and is compatible with many Arduino™ shields. It features a USB serial port interface for connection to the IDE and can be powered via USB or an external ...</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:47:45 -0400Cat Exorcisorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cat-exorcisor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I bought a pair of PIR detectors 'tother week, however have been pretty busy recently. This afternoon i got them on board! So the PIR sensors are mounted on a box, pointing at 90degrees to each other. They are effectivley covering a "left quadrent" and a "right quadrent". i have arranged the code so that if the Left PIR sensor is activated, the Horizontal constrains are rewritten as "centre, to "rightmost limit". If the Right PIR sensor is activated, the constraints are rewritten at "centre, to left-most" So ...</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:16:22 -0400Generic 2WD Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/generic-2wd-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its a Generic 2WD Rover! EVERYONE who plays with robots wants to make a "lunar rover" surely? This is my first rover having had NO joy getting my Lego to play with my Motorshield (low powered motors couldnt overcome the friction created by the gearbox (created out of lego) required to reduce the speed/increase the torque to make it useful. V2 involved getting on technobotsonline.com/ and picking up some generic motors (with gearboxes) &amp; wheels. The chassis is constructed from bent aluminium, ...</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:02:03 -0400Baby bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/baby-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am working on an AI implementation since 14 months, as my daughter was born. I have notebooks full of observations of human behavior from a newborn to a child. I am still trying to formulate all those observations mathematically. This kind of research field is called mathematical psychology. It's quite too complex and difficult and too early to show it here, but I thought about a much simpler implementation of AI in the meantime and stumbled over the so called variable structure stochastic learning ...</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:43:35 -0400LUMMYhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lummy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Greetings from South Africa! I have been into robots since I was a little kid and after discovering LMR I can say I'm ready to build one myself. Robots are still in early days here in South Africa so components required to build a robot are a bit too expensive than in other countries. But this is what I managed to get : Arduino clone (Freeduino kit I had to solder) Half-H bridge motor driver Pair of plastic Geared motors IR emmiter and receiver 9v batteries I plan to start by making an obstacle ...</p>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:18:05 -0400Autonomous Ground Veichle -01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-ground-veichle-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, My names Alex McClung I'm 15 from Newcastle, Australia and this is My Robot. My whole life ive had a strong passion for Robotics, I one day Hope to become a Mechatronic Engineer. This is my first Robot and i wanted it to be a Large Semi rough terrain Robot. My Original plans were to make this robot to be controlled with Xbees but thats not "True Robotics", Just "Large RC". So i decided to go Fully Autonomous.&nbsp;My Robot Uses an Official Arduino Mega 2650 R3 Microcontroller with an Xbee Shield ...</p>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:44:16 -0400CLASSIFIED PROJECT [Codename: EquiNOX]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/classified-project-codename-equinox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 9/28/2012 11:04PM As basile&nbsp;has correctly deduced, the "encoded transmission" in my previous update does indeed say "The gripper uses granular jamming technology". For those of you unaware what this is, please take a look at this video:&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKOI_lVDPpw&nbsp;that DanM posted. Currently I am working on getting the gripper set up with a vacuum pump for better suction, and most likely changing materials from coffee grounds to sand. I may even try salt. I don't ...</p>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:13:12 -0400Big Bertha - Obstacle avoidancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-bertha-obstacle-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all! So, this is my second robot, not finished yet. Like the first one, the structure is made with knex and the controller is an arduino uno. This time it uses an infrared sensor moved with a micro servo to check distances, and the 2 back wheels are powered wih separated DC motors. The 2 DC motors are controled via a module (bought all mounted) using a double H-bridge (L298), which allows changing direction and speed of the 2 motors separately. &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 07 october: Structure changed ...</p>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:15:47 -0400Light Painter Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-painter-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My heads been buzzing with project ideas lately and one such idea revolves around a light painting (aka light graffiti) robot. Too often I don't follow through with my ideas so in order to try and progress this one I thought I'd build a prototype. The prototype is built with bits and pieces I have lying around: two regular size servos, some balsa wood and zip ties. An LED (or two now three!) is mounted to a socket at the end of the arm. I'm using my Arduino Mega ADK and a Wii Nunchuck to control ...</p>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:04:35 -0400Self Controlled vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-controlled-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple vehicle which will change the path/direction by sensing the clear path. If there are some obstruction, the vehicle will change the direction and start moving in another direction. </p>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:07:34 -0400REG•E the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/reg-e-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is REG•E and he is my first obstacle avoiding robot. He works off two Lego motors powered by 4 AA batteries and for a brain he has an Arduino Duemilanove. He uses an ultrasonic range finder to 'see' what's in front of him. Motor control is thanks to the&nbsp;TIP120 transistor and this tutorial here:&nbsp;http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Arduino-with-TIP120-transistor-to-control-moto/ As for where I go from here I am not sure. I would love REG•E to learn as he goes and adjust his behavior ...</p>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:30:27 -0400Godo_minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/godo-mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This project is an attempt to make a low scale humanoid biped utilizing as controller an Arduino UNO and nothing more. The actuators will be 12x servo motor SG90. The legs will be a PLM (Parallel Leg Mechanism) kind, with 4 DOF each. The arms will have 2 DOF with a non-articulated hand. The head will be non-articulated too. I'll post each stage of this project with information and pics. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -- UPDATE - September 28, 2012 -- &nbsp; &nbsp; --&nbsp;Legs -- &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:30:20 -0400Pepper-E Salthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pepper-e-salt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi all! Well KT was a flop ( I just had way too many design errors) but after some encouragement around LMR I was inspired to make Pepper-E Salt, a robotic kitchen buddy. A basic 3 servo hexapod with a mean look and a build strong enough to carry various spices across the counter. Im not sure how thats gonna look as far as programming goes, but Im workin on ideas lol. As I once heard CTC say "Just make one thing work" as a theory of robot building. Right now the idea is basic movements, which ...</p>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:59:47 -0400Piranha Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/piranha-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Purpose: Piranha Tank was developed expressly for the purpose of pursuing Fish Tank.&nbsp; Chassis: Piranha Tank's chassis was custom printed by Chris the Carpenter based on Geir's Timing Belt Tank design. He had to make a few small changes to adapt the design to the size bearings we had on hand. Brain: His mind is driven by the need to feed. And what Piranha Tank likes to eat is... Fish Tank! More technically, his brain is an ATMEGA 328 Arduino compatible on the Hobbytronics Hobbyduino Mini. I added ...</p>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:23:08 -0400CLP. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Again after some time I decided to submit this robot . I do this mainly because this will be used to learn kids about robotics . This year i am working on having weekly hours to work with students to learn about robotics&nbsp; and to do so i have prepared some platforms for them to program and learn.This is CLP. , not much to say about him, tipicaly alu construction, 2 metal gear servos another two for pan tiltof&nbsp; sharp ir sensor, for mapping, an Arduino for processing. &nbsp; Soon more details ...</p>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:39:42 -0400The Hennes Family's Yardbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-hennes-familys-yardbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am a full time graphic designer, so dreaming is what I do best. I have built small stuff before but this time by luck I came a cross a powered wheelchair real cheap (under $50). So I thought what can I do. Why not build a yard robot. First stage is to build a R/C controlled robot from using an Arduino and the Wheelchairs controller. After the body and the R/C is all working I will look in to making it self mowing and a follow me program. </p>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:58:04 -0400Baobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/baobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Baobot is my team's entry into the AFRON Design Competition. It is a 2-wheeled design intended for classroom use as a way to teach middle and high school students about electronics, programming, and robotics. Baobot is capable of USB tethered control (via serial console) and autonomous control. In autonomous mode, the robot will roam around until one of the whiskers are hit. If a front whisker is hit, the robot backs up, turns left or right, and moves forward again. If a rear whisker is hit while ...</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:35:22 -0400R1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>R1 is a work in progress. On board is an Arduino compatible microcontroller programmed in C++. It links to a PC via XBee wireless. The PC is running code in Python. I'm investigating SLAM algorithms and want to implement a fully autonomous exploration mode where it maps the floor area. The wheels are driven by DC motors with rotation encoders for feedback. PID is implemented for speed control. The sensors are on two servo-rotated platforms. It can scan &gt; 180 degrees in front of the robot with ...</p>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:19:00 -0400Surveillance Rover 540 motor editionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/surveillance-rover-540-motor-edition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What in inspired me to build this machine: I was always fascinated with robots and how they worked. I was further inspired by superdroid robots's wheeled platforms and i challenged to make one myself for a fraction of the cost with more features.&nbsp; &nbsp; The chassis was welded &nbsp;for me by a friend, its quite stong and weighs in at about 900grams and made from steel i then wrapped it with some Aluminium sheet metal (chosen for its light weight) and bolted it on. It was a good idea at first, ...</p>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:46 -0400Andrew - First robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/andrew-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all! First robot ever, saying it's not great would be an euphemism, nevertheless I would be very glad to get some feedback from you. How it works : two switches on the front, when it meets a wall, andrew goes backwards and turn, then turn the other direction and goes forward again (see videos) Controller : Arduino Uno. Structure : Knex. Direction : two front wheels turned by a micro servo. Engine : DC motor (with some knex gears), linked with 2 rubber bands to the back wheel. Electronics used ...</p>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:53:45 -0400Jazzy The Robot Nearing Mechanical Completionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jazzy-the-robot-nearing-mechanical-completion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I have purchased, what I hope, will be a good base for my next robot. It is a Jazzy "Z" chair from Pride Mobility that I bought at auction for $27.50. This chair is smaller than the normal size chair and easily breaks down into 5 pieces for fitting in your trunk. It also runs on (2) 12 volt 12 AH gell cells instead of the huge heavy car batteries that most chairs require. Even though the chair is smaller and lighter weight, it is still rated to carry a 300# person at 8MPH. This is what the motor ...</p>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:43:40 -0400Brabenechttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brabenec<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Overview We are building this robot with my friend. It is (when finalized) supposed to be able to detect metal objects and interact with them (move them, ideally...). So far it has only two IR sensors for obstacle detection, so no metal detection. &nbsp; Current state It uses the Tamyia gears and Pololu motors with Tamyia tracks. The brain is an Arduino Uno. I have made (after three attempts and failures) my own PCB, that is used similarly as the Arduino shields - it plugs completely ...</p>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:59:35 -0400Arduino quadruped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I’ve been working on my first real robot last week-end and wanted to share it. It’s a simple quadruped arduino robot controlled by serial (via USB). Videos can be viewed on my blog : http://blog.joomun.org/2012/09/09/arduino-quadruped-robot/ The robot structure has been created with cheap mecanno clone IR control has been added, i'll update the blog later. </p>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:59:53 -0400BOXZhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxz<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>BOXZ is is an open source robot platform for interactive entertainment! We connected Arduino,Plexiglass(or cardboard) Origami and your idea together, so we can easily and quickly build a remote robot by ourself! You can assembled it like LEGO! We can use it to playing football game, racing, fighting or some other interesting things! &nbsp; [V001E]&nbsp;The beautiful memory of childhoodVideo link:&nbsp;http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDIzOTk5NDYw.html&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjh2LX269SQ&amp;feature=youtu.be[V002E]Who ...</p>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 03:15:49 -0400KT (Pronounced Katie) the Kitty Terrorizerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kt-pronounced-katie-the-kitty-terrorizer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey everyone! Many of you remember my Dog_Bot project I was working on. Well after a move and a bunch of set backs, I cancelled the idea. So instead Im building a little buddy for my cat to play with, enter KT &nbsp; (please excuse the terrible pics, Im working on better ones!) &nbsp; The basic concept of motion was taken from this bot here http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Walker-Robot/ The only significant differences in my desings are a wider body (to make room for the breadboard) my use ...</p>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:11:53 -0400Scrappy 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrappy-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another build that simply "came into existence" right on my workbench one night!&nbsp; Scrappy 1.0 gets his monicker from the fact that his chassis was a happy accident of scrap plastic pieces. Originally I had intended to work on my ever-so-frustratingly-long-and-time-consuming "cheaply mass produced" swarm bot chassis, when I realized the micro metal gearmotors I had were too long to attach in series to the 2"x2" base. Doh!&nbsp; Since that didn't work, I grabbed the remaining leftover pieces and ...</p>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:21:26 -0400J5-Proto1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/j5-proto1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally have a few projects up and running--somewhat. My previous "Untitled Robot Project" project was actually scrapped for this, since I needed the already "lego adapted" modified servo I made a while back. One night I stayed up fiddling with a square piece of Foamed PVC, originally intending to build a sort of square "tank" like robot, when this little guy came into existence accidentally! I've always loved the Johnny-5 movies ("Short Circuit"), so this is my homage build to that amazing animatronic ...</p>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:43:07 -0400Spider 3 Servo Hexapod https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A simple 3 servo Hexapod Spider, controlled by the maestro micro 6-servo controller. 2 Distance Sensores making the Spider autonomous. The idea is from the pololu maestro hexapod. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The head with 2 LED-Eyes is build of wood &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Batterie box(4AAA Akkus [4,8V]) + Head and distance Sensores&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Body + 2micro and 1 bigger servo + maestro microcontroller&nbsp; &nbsp; Back of the spider&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Front Body+ Legs ...</p>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:36:03 -0400repBug, 3d printed hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/repbug-3d-printed-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone ! After spending more than a year tinkering with my 3d printer, I am finally moving on to printing some fun stuff: hexapods!&nbsp; &nbsp; So these are the very early stage of&nbsp;repBug&nbsp;a reprapped mini hexapod: Some features: - open source design (will post the link to the github repository soon) - parametric (modelled in openscad) - relatively cheap (&lt;200 euros, all included, hopefully) - showcase the advantages of 3d printing Some more details :-&nbsp;muscle:&nbsp;HXT900&nbsp;micro ...</p>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:52:09 -0400[ 2OICRO ] Open International Competition In Robotics Offline [SERVODROID.RU]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2oicro-open-international-competition-in-robotics-offline-servodroid-ru<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Welcome to the second open offline robotics competition! This competition is held by us for the second year in a row and we will continue to follow this tradition - every year when all the robots come with the holidays, start to prepare for September 1, and someone in the institution or even to work, our site alive. New ideas start to flow the river and our job is to help in the implementation. And we want that every year our robotics looking forward to this date. This time the competition will ...</p>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:05:30 -0400Firefighting Robot (Haven't given it a cool name yet)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/firefighting-robot-havent-given-it-a-cool-name-yet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Greetings Everyone :), Still a Work in progress, this robot Navigates around with an Ultrasonic Distance Sensor and when there is fire(Candle), it detects the Infra Red sent by the flame and puts it out with the Fan. &nbsp; &nbsp; P.S. I plan to replace the Fan with a Water Cannon in Mark 2. :) &nbsp; </p>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:00:06 -0400SUMObothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumobot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Purpose: The purpose of this project was to create a robotics platform that would be easy to use and setup for my highschools' robotics club. Description: The robotics platform is made for use with Fingertech Robotics' Tiny Cobra base as well as Parallaxs' sumobot base. the robot can either use motors or servos for motion. On the board, in each corner, is a IR sensor setup. It consists of an IR led as well as a Panosonic Infrared reciever. This setup was inteded for basic object detection only. ...</p>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:28:51 -0400Holiday's Robotic Arm Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/holidays-robotic-arm-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hello guys! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Today (September 7th) is holiday in Brazil (Independence Day) and a good day to make some robotic stuff. And as I'm waiting to got more servos to continue my biped project Godo, I've decided to make some stuff with simple things that I have at home. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As I always wanted to make a robotic arm, today this comes to my head. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I wanted to build it very simple, utilizing only re-usable parts. And ...</p>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:49:02 -0400Simple Robot and It will be growing on projects... LOLhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-robot-and-it-will-be-growing-on-projects-lol<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first project. After looking for simple low cost budget (:LOL), I've an idea to put 2 servos as legs. &nbsp; First thing first 1. Put nut(s) as Leg on each servo&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. Joining two servos (just try this at home.. LOL)...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3. Code with Arduino IDE. Just use standard servo code. I change code with 0-80 degrees and make both of them opposite ..&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:20:30 -0400Botzillahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botzilla<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys! Here its me again with another "not so smart" project. As my second robot, I chose to build an obstacle avoider with an arduino duemilanove and the ultrasonic ranging sensor HC-SR04. Well, this is not a perfect model of obstacle avoider robot but I learned somethings building this robot... Things like organization of robots, appearence and stuff. It works in simple way: the robot goes foward and verify the distance using the ultrasonic sensor, if an obstacle approaches the robot stops and ...</p>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:38:15 -040023:59https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/23-59<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>23:59&nbsp; The last minute bot.The idea behind this bot was to learn more about the picaxe controllers we will be giving away at Maker Fair.&nbsp; It is made from CDs because the same day I asked myself "What&nbsp; will I make the body out of?"&nbsp; Albert “thesaxmachine” La posted that time is running out for the "build a robot out of CDs contest". https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/32457 I designed the pattern using sketch-up.&nbsp; I printed it and coated the back with a temporary ...</p>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:59:11 -0400First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-6<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The video shows the robot in operation, notice that if it hits an&nbsp;obstacle that's just out of view and falls over onto it's back it actually turns itself off! This was entirely accidental, but now we consider it a convenient failsafe ;) Thanks go to my friend Chad for helping me out, and the getting started tutorial on letsmakerobots.com This is actually a MK.II, as the first one we made was in a much smaller and poor quality plastic box, so we found this Pandora jewellery box laying around ...</p>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:53:56 -0400Storekeeper robot (prototype)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/storekeeper-robot-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ok so i decided to share this little dino here! we have a robotic match soon and its honestly such a hassle to say all the rules and stuffs. by now we made the chassis,a simple hardware,manipulator and well also the program! -------------------------------------- 2x dc gearmotors with internal encoders (emg 30) a 1cm thick plexiglass as chassis manipulator (using robotis kit included Ax12+ servos and the controller "cm510") 1x atmega2561 as main processor 8x sharp distance sensors 1x 14.8v 3600mah ...</p>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:09:37 -0400【Wall E】 in action ?!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-in-action<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Intro:This project is aimed to bring the Wall-E robot from the movie into life! it will have a camera in his eye, the information will be processed in the computer, and commands are sent via bluetooth back the Wall-E. It can also recognised sounds, and can be controlled manually as a spy robot.The source code you see in this project are written in&nbsp;C++ and with Qt Framework and OpenCV library.=============================================update 08/08/2012I think i have most of the project ...</p>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:09:37 -0400CDancer v.2 [He won! He won!]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cdancer-v-2-he-won-he-won<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>******************************************************** Happy news: CDancer won in the PICAXE's monthly competition! When the prize arrives, CDancer poses with it! :) ******************************************************** &nbsp; Hello! My first Picaxe robot is posted, but I have made other projects with Picaxe before this.But now to something informative:- It uses 08M as "brains"- There is 1 servo and two leds as actuators- In future you can control this by remote- I used perfboard to connect ...</p>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:47:52 -0400Bracerbot Betahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bracerbot-beta<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first quadruped, I wanted to make it special, so after you finish gathering data robot will come to you and will wrap around you arm as a barecelet (see video). Still need to programm walking and data sending via bluetooth, perhaps I will make an android app for it. *Update 18.9* spray-painted legs to black, finally started to program some walking. Currently I'm working more on gait and I would like to create processing application for him. *Update 28.9* I have written small Processing app ...</p>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:42:30 -0400Sputnik - IR / Unltrasonic autonomous vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sputnik-ir-unltrasonic-autonomous-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction So I've trying now for a few weeks to have my rock crawler, named Sputnik, be autonomous. The goal is that it should be able to avoide any objects on its path, and while looking around, it should record data on a SD card such as Temperature, Humidity, Light Intensity, Atmosphere Pressure (more to come). Second is that it can overrided to be manually operated with xbee and a logitech joystick, directly from my mackbook. Done so far The structure is finaly finished, it took me a long ...</p>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:55:06 -0400"Wally" -- IR Detection Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wally-ir-detection-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this robot a while ago, thought it might be nice to share it with you! &nbsp; Source Code, and Detail:http://blog.oscarliang.net/wally-ir-detection-robot/&nbsp; =============================================16/12/2011 update: &nbsp; Object following:Things need to be done:1. head needs to be rebuild with better material for more smooth performance.2. coding needs improvement.today I simply assembled all the parts I built previously. the Main thing I did was on the coding.the Parts can be found ...</p>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:14:48 -0400Moo Bot v1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/moo-bot-v1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Moobot Update 3, Oct. 1, 2012 (Version 1.12) I'm waiting on a mail order for a bunch of the electronics that will go into OddBot's motor controllers, but in the meantime I attempted to finish the "body" work for the bot (still have a bit more to go) as well as to begin to write some of the code for the robot using an Arduino-simulated version. That included making a small robot head that would contain the Ping ultrasonic distance sensor, two LED arrays to indicate "happiness" and "sadness" and, just ...</p>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:29:13 -0400Fernando Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fernando-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is very much a work in progress I've been altering him for about 3 years now but have only recently had access to proper tools and materials. I originally planned on having him play football but now I'm more interested in getting him to build dome structures out of mechano like pieces ambitious I know, but fun. I also want him to play the ukulele which happens to be the perfect size for him.&lt;!--break--&gt; The servos are controlled by 2 Pololu servo controllers fixed to the Arduino I plan ...</p>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:11:28 -0400xi, the cross-eyed phototropic robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xi-the-cross-eyed-phototropic-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I named the robot "xi" - pronounced "cross-eye" for reasons which may be a bit embarrassing. Having completed my phototropic robot and went to test it I discovered that the robot would run away from the light as the two motors were supposed to be connected on opposite sides of the IC, instead of re-wiring the project I twisted the photodiodes so they cross each other, giving the appearance of crossed eyes. The robot consists of: two photodiodes (pulled from a VCR), a 7404 IC (Hex Inverter), ...</p>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:54:44 -0400Android controlled (via BT) Picaxe carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-controlled-via-bt-picaxe-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot car. It is controlled wirelessly by an android phone with the help of a bluetooth headset. The theory is that an android application plays four different audio frequencies (500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 3000 Hz) which comes out from the bluetooth headset's speaker, these audio signals are then fed to an Op Amp which amplifies them and sends them to picaxe which do functions accordingly. I am using the count and select command on picaxe so it counts the pulses coming on b.7 ...</p>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:01:36 -0400Small Ladybughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/small-ladybug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After some time of non-activity I built something realy tiny. Ut is made from home stock parts. Bug simply goes forward. When meeting an obstacle it goes 5 steps backwards and turn right. Then it resumes forward. Leke real live bug. &nbsp; Here is video:&nbsp; http://www.metacafe.com/watch/9015397/tiny_ladybug_robot/ &nbsp; It stands on four main legs and two supporting legs which allows to move each pair of main legs. Two linear 1,8g&nbsp; nanoservos moves main legs. One 2,9g microservo moves supporting ...</p>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:20:43 -0400Hamster trackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hamster-tracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hamster tracker is a project that&nbsp;came from a hamster forum, my GF reads. A guy there had put a bike computer on his the hamster wheel to measure the speed. I thought that I could do that in a bit more complicated way. So I started to figure out, what we needed and the speed would just not do it for me. So I thought that the proper way to it, would be to store all the runs in a database, for later analysis. This would also make it possible to display some info on the internet. So the system ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:05:08 -0400Bluetooth tank V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-tank-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE After some research and tests I came up with driver setup. I am going to use two L298N drivers with heatsink modification. Made some test drive and I am happy with result(it is so fast even in "low" gear :) compared with&nbsp;Tamiya&nbsp;gearbox), but I need to buy one more driver becouse second one is made by me for some testing, here is test drive photo. Will do video after eveything is more user friendly. And conclusion is that L298N can drive one 12V drill motor with gearbox + tank&nbsp;weight&nbsp;or ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:14:07 -0400B-Bot - Mark 3.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-bot-mark-3-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my B-bot project, It's a personal things gripping butler robot. Update 02-09-13 A quick update on my robot. Installed the turning servo. Control box placed and hooked up. Also got the first demo code for the turning, video on the side. &nbsp; Update 19-08-13 After a half year of being busy, i could finally get back working on my robot. A brand new base design after a day a work. Basic structure of the base done. I got a lazy susan for the turning, which is now a lot better. &nbsp; &nbsp; Update ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:58:28 -0400Bøsewichthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bosewicht<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the Bøsewicht. A ghost robot custom made together with my elder son. This little monster ghost is what you find under your bed when you sleep. The only one that can handle this monster is the Monster Catcher*. The Bøsewicht stays hidden.&nbsp;As soon as somebody approaches it the red mouth opens. If one continues to come closer the Bøsewicht opens it's eyes. Now all glows. If one approaches any closer the Bøsewicht starts to wave his wings and makes scary noise. &nbsp; Ingredients 2 ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:33:10 -0400IOIO-Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ioio-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description: This is IOIO-Rover, my actual robot project. I has taken a long time to get it working, due to hardware and software problems. The project started 8 month ago. I'm not working full time on it. And most of the time I spend to learn Java and how to write Android apps. The IOIO-Rover will be used as our new house guard. It can drive around through our home when nobodys home and will check for intruders. Later on I hope it will be possible to start the robot with a phone call and watch live ...</p>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:49:21 -0400Six legs - three servoshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/six-legs-three-servos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just another basic walker, controled by gamepad. </p>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:39:31 -0400R/C Robotic Car V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-c-robotic-car-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my second Robot that I built after I started making robots. Very basic r/c car which does not use any micro. Its based on a 8 bit encoder/ decoder and a pair of RF Transmitter/ receiver. with some custom made High current H bridge motor driving circuits. I bought some toys which served me the wheels, motors and the gears, The black portion around the wheel was completely extracted from a cheap plastic toy tank. The circuits were made on a ptoto board and was enclosed within a chocolate ...</p>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:13:53 -0400Quadbot- Four Legged Walking robot (Quadruped) version 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadbot-four-legged-walking-robot-quadruped-version-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to implement a robot that could walk. Servos are scarce/very expensive in India after three long days of search i found a very inexpensive source (Thanks to Hobbyking) who shipped them to India. I used my Home made Arduino(Serverino) and a custom shield to connect and power all the 9G servo motors. This was a very basic version with limited motion and functionality. Just walks forward, backward, turns left and right and goes to sitting position. Working on implementing a Bluetooth ...</p>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:49:22 -0400My Second Line following robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my second Line following robot. After lots of runs I made some changes to the position of the IR sensors. I used the IR TX pair combination for the line sensor. Four Sensors are placed in one line which tracks any line whose angle can be +/- 90 degrees and two more sensors in a second line at the extremes sides of the robot which can detect angles greater than +/- 90 degrees. </p>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:34:59 -0400Sir Lancelothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sir-lancelot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Desription: This is 'Sir Lancelot' the robot I build friday afternoon on Campus Party. Based on a DFRobot RoMeo board (Arduino compatible with motor driver it is build totally from scratch with the materials available in my campus party baggage. The main use for Sir Lancelot is to pop balloons. With its Ultasonic Sensor he can detect obstacles. At a distance of 30cm before the object the robot will lower the lance and tries to pop the balloon (or whatever is in its way). Sorry for the lousy video ...</p>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:52:20 -0400HDBot.Unohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hdbot-uno<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>On the bench video, just checking out the basic mechanics. &nbsp; Additional metal pieces not from the hard drives are standoffs, bolts and flat plate cut for the ping sensor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:05:54 -0400No Name Yethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-name-yet-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It's mainly for playing aroung with my kids. The base is 20cm in diameter PVC, powered by two GM9 motors, it has a SRF02 mounted on a servo, two IR sensors in the front edge, on top it has an HP printer stepper, inside the ping-pong balls are two RGB LED's, and in the red and green straws it has LDR's. Attached to the motor gearbox it has two modified mouse encoder weels tha will be equiped with quadrature encoders, it will also have 2xCNY70 that can be positioned for line ...</p>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:41:59 -0400Monster Catcherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/monster-catcher<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the LMR robot for the today's Campus-Party Berlin. Its purpose in life is to help children if they are afraid of monsters in the night. The Monster Catcher stays under the bed and makes noises to catch the monsters... The Monster Catcher is a collective work of Drakuni, Antonio, Isotope, TinHead, Frits, RobotFreak, Lumi and Francisco. &nbsp; Content The Making15min of Fame&nbsp; The Making Here some impressions from the making. Frits, Nils and Antonio elaborate on the ideas. It is important ...</p>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:26:44 -0400My "start here" with slow-turbo action!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-with-slow-turbo-action<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my very first robot.I started it a year or so ago. I had a lot of fun just following the "start here" instructions. I added a LED to help me with some debugging and to feel the crazy rush of going outside of the tutorial. Even found a way to make it a green light. (slipped it into an old pen head bit thing).&nbsp; I wanted to make it green so that it would look good with the very nice switch I had. After a few weeks of tuning and working on it in my very rare spare time I started having ...</p>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:07:57 -0400Arduino / MATLAB - 4DOF with force sensinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-matlab-4dof-with-force-sensing<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:35:58 -0400Rohe a micromouse robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rohe-a-micromouse-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>20/8/2012 &nbsp; After some time of researching i start to build my micromouse "Rohe". For now i have designed on the pc a chassis that is the one in the photo but i'm thinking of changing it because is not very beautiful. The wheels are miniz rc car wheels. The gears comes from the tamiya dual gearbox and have 42 teeth, i have to enlarge the hole on this gear, i use a lathe. The pinions, that i found on ebay, have 8 teeth. The motors are faulhaber 1717 6v with 16 line per rev encoder that are read ...</p>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:12:13 -0400RoboDochttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robodoc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction A while ago I accompanied my 14 months old daughter to the hospital for a required checkup. Beside some other examinations, the doctor measured her pulse rate at rest with a finger clip photoplethysmograph. The in her eyes strange looking apparatus, the beeping at every heartbeat and probably also the finger clip scared her and she started to cry. Ugh. In this moment I thought: Why - especially for infants and children - medical devices look and behave like medical devices? It would ...</p>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:39:37 -0400BubbleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bubblebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an adjustment I made to a solarspeeder so it can navigate rough surfaces, change direction if it hits a wall and is less likely to fall down a crevice. It can bounce off a wall, recharge, then shoot off again - so it can adapt to more environments than the original, which can only cope with a straight path. The main changes I made to fit the solarspeeder into the bubble were: - Bending the smaller capacitor down below the chassis, rather than having it point straight forward. - Mounting ...</p>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:41:23 -0400Blip 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blip-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:13:33 -0400S.I.H.RO 1.0, now becoming 2.0 (Work in progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/s-i-h-ro-1-0-now-becoming-2-0-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; S.I.H.RO 1.0 (Socially Intelligent Humanoid Robot Version 1) &nbsp;is going to be an autonomous and learning humanoid robot that can interact with others surrounding it. The work is currently in progress with a friend of mine known as robotmaker10. So far, we have created a design of the head and body, and have currently been designing the process of how it will work for the past few months. Here are some photos of our progress.( Here was the first original design)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:35:08 -0400Berlinerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/berliner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>## Update: Added some pictures from the mechanical prototype ## This is the Berliner. A small Start Here 2.0 robot that is intended to live in Berlin at the Campus Party's LMR place and make fun with the geeks and nerds out there. The Making-Of Here some first impressions.&nbsp; Yesterday I managed to let a little 1000mAh 7.4V LiPo first blew up the servo and then the H-bridge. White smoke. So before continuing this robot a electricity tableau with a fuse and a voltage regulator had to be soldered. Then ...</p>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:46:33 -0400V.I.P.E.R-IRShttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/v-i-p-e-r-irs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>V.I.P.E.R—IRS 3G( Very Intelligent Paired Enhanced Robot—Indonesia Robot Shooter 3rd Generation) is a mobile weapon platform robot. It has many functions it can change human in Olympiad, war, and be an anti– terror. I get the idea to make this robot from watching TV and googling about terrorist. Aluminum & aluminum base profile for the material, Automatic gun (AEG) for the weapon. Switch to make it safety from short circuit, 4 DC Motors LE for the motor so it can be move fast like a running ...</p>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:48:07 -0400My first line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So, here's what happened... I was building the "Start here" robot and as I kept thinking of new little bits and bobs to add I struck a bit of a wall. I wanted to have a propeller on top that would turn on and off whenever the robot was moving forward for a few seconds without obstacles. Turbo mode style! The problem was that the picaxe signal was not enough to turn the little fan motor on so I needed a transistor there. I did not feel confident adding anything that said "amplify" to the circuit until ...</p>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:57:15 -0400My first robot using R/C car basehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-using-r-c-car-base<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi guys! I want to submit to you my first project (and I hope not last). I know this good site for a long time&nbsp;and now I decided to share my robot. I’m sorry for my bad English (if there are any grammar&nbsp;mistakes) :)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I chose R/C car for a robot base. I wanted to save original R/C control and to make autonomous control. Operating regime is selected by a switch that is located near accumulator in the bottom of the car. I connected wires from DC motors parallel ...</p>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:01:23 -0400First attempt at roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-attempt-at-robotics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, First robot, and first post for me. I'm sure mines the same as most peoples first bot so nothing special here. its just an object avoidance bot, made with arduino uno and basic parts. &nbsp; I bought the arduino around 2 weeks ago, never touched anything like this before. good at following instructions but total noob when it comes to building robots or electronics. &nbsp;so please dont abuse me in the things ive done wrong.... or just be gental at least ;) With my arduino came a HC-SR04 ...</p>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:16:13 -0400Pinky, a super simple analog robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pinky-a-super-simple-analog-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! Just found out about LMR a week ago and I've learned so much already! This is a great community and a big thanks to all the people contributing to the various tips and tutorials, they are very helpfull. Meet Pinky, he is trying to take over the world without the brain. I have been messing with electronics and especially diy synthesizers for some years now and I decided it was time to get something to move instead of just making sounds. Pinky is the result of an experiment I did about a ...</p>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:18:07 -0400Rover 5 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-5-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Rover 5 platform is relatively inexpensive and has great motors with integrated wheel encoders. The whole system is programmed through RobotBASIC communicating over a wireless link to a RobotBASIC Robot Operating System on a chip (RROS). I was especially impressed with the quality of the encoders for the price. I used five ultrasonic sensors around the front of the robot that act as three different types of sensors. When objects are very close they show up in the rBumper function - slightly ...</p>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:01:54 -0400MegaQuad MKIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/megaquad-mkii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The old bot had&nbsp;3DOF per leg using&nbsp;9g servos :( I'm using Inverse kinematics for his movement. I just started programming him and got the IK working for one leg.&nbsp;The ping((( is just stuck in the mega2560 for now. I'll be adding a tilt/pan head when I get more servos, and the wiring needs some cleaning up :p I just found out about LMR last week and so far it's awesome! The thing underneath him in the picture is a stand I made with my 3d printer to get his legs working correctly, very ...</p>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:07:34 -0400Crane-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crane-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This the third bot I am posting here. Its not very amazing but still love to post here to get comments about how I can improve it. *sorry for any unclear pictures This an electro-magnetic cranewhich works on simple polarity concepts. There is a servo underneath(Which I have upgraded for continuous rotation) and a dc motor over that. U can see in this picture:&nbsp; &nbsp; This setup gives the funcionality of a DOF servo bracket. I have connected 2 push buttons through a breadboard for the vertical ...</p>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:39:03 -0400Vacuuminatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vacuuminator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, its me again. This is the third project I submit here. Vacuuminator is a (obviously) vacuum cleaning robot. It is quite similar to a roomba. I have this problem about not buying robots if I can build one. As you would expect from a guy like me (and you) I don't clean much. I needed something to do that for me. Therefore, I built vacuuminator (and made him clean the mess I've made while building it.) Unlike the other projects I have posted, this was a personal one, although Jim (my partner ...</p>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:52:42 -0400Range seekerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/range-seeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project description:The robot should be able to walk on its own, and always seek towards the point with the longest distance infront of it. If trapped inside an alley, its should turn around, continue to walk. Part list:3 Servo Hexapod360 degree turn ServoHC-SR04 (Ultra sound range sensor)Pololu Micro Servo controlerArduino Nano (ATmega 328) &nbsp; </p>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:34:19 -0400Xylomatronhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xylomatron<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi there LMR, here is another one of our projects, as promised. :) This is Xylomatron. It is a robot that you can play a game similar to "Simon Says" but with a xylophone interface. Basically, it does play a note and expect you to repeat it, if you succeed it adds another note to the previous sequence and expect you to do the same. Therefore the game gets harder at each level, depending on your memory. When you fail, it gets quite angry thinking "The puny human couldn't memorize X notes" (it does ...</p>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:51:11 -0400Jeffrey The Quadruped https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jeffrey-the-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys,Just found out about LMR and wanted to share some of the robots we have made in past. (so, I will post 4-5 more projects soon)Jeffrey The Quadruped is a quite small walker with 4 legs. It has printed circuit board with a custom arduino setup, using an Atmega328.It has a Sharp IR Rangefinder attached on 2 servos and uses a simple rotational object tracking algorithm to let him create temporary low resolution visual maps. This way it can stay on a table, stay away from objects and even track ...</p>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:32:31 -0400emekbot - a PID controlled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/emekbot-a-pid-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have updated the code, and made a project page for it on github. PID now works nicely. This is my experiment. It has a LSM303 compass, an arduino nano. Compass is mounted at a tower. There is also a bluetooth module that will send data. I am using the arduino PID library to turn towards a heading. The results are much nicer then using if else type clauses to find the heading. There are however some jittering. I will be posting the source code also. The loop is designed such that it can accept ...</p>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:58:13 -0400Project Takeo - Updatehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-takeo-update<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>07/08/2012 So here's my first attempt to build something that resembles a robot, this is just, let's say a pre-alpha version, as it's controlled via a simple Visual Vasic program via pc so it needs physical connections to the pc, the next step will be an autonomous version with an IR sensor, and the last version will be a remote controlled one. It's moved by two micro metal gearboxes powered by a lead-acid battery 6v 4Ah, they are controlled by a toshiba driver and all the thing is handled by an ...</p>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:38:37 -0400Charles the Planar Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/charles-the-planar-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Charles was a Planar Biped designed to choreography a human's walking pattern over a flat terrain. Its main design was a Planar Biped Model, a bipedal robot in which it needed guided balance to walk, or using a long bar to keep its stability. At all times, Charles was connected via a computer with two USB ports, and was programmed with the Linux programming Language. It's specific trials were recorded three times in the end to make a perfect choreographed walking pattern. Charles' approximate assembly ...</p>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:47:28 -0400SpurtBot - Light Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spurtbot-light-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction SPURT is an acronym used by the University of Rostock in Germany. It stands for 'School Projects Using Robot Technology". I borrowed the concept for my first SpurtBot project. I had some guidance from LMR member Spurt, who I believe is associated with German team that developed the idea in the first place.&nbsp; I created an addition design, the SpurtBot Shadow Runner, using a solderless breadboard. I had recieved feedback from teachers and other educators that a solderless (or at least, ...</p>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:01:54 -0400Blue Bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Blue Bug, not my first robot but the first one I am posting here... The body was made using a couple of old DVD's. I used the herbie circuit from the book Junkbots, Bugbots and bots on wheels but made a PCB instead of free forming it. For motors I converted two servos that I already had to work as simple gear motors. I mounted the phototransistors to make it look a bit more bug like, this has the added benefit of making them easy to adjust... The tactile sensors in front are made from a guitar ...</p>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:38:44 -0400Six Behaviours Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/six-behaviours-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>W.A.R --- Wandering Autonomous robot is a socially interactive robot which shows different behaviours under different circumstances. The main behaviour of this robot are: * Obstacle avoidance * Light following * Food seeking (Light source in this case) * Prey &amp; Predator behaviour * S.O.C - State of charge monitoring * Charging - through solar panel 1--- So here it is how its gonna work, initially when u gonna switch on this robot it will scan and mapp the arena with help of SONAR and servo then ...</p>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:58:24 -0400CD Mars Rover Robot Example for CD Rom Robot competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cd-mars-rover-robot-example-for-cd-rom-robot-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Example robot made out of various CD ROMs.&nbsp; CDs were machined using a 4 flute 1/16 endmill on my cnc machine and glued together with super glue. So get building and win prizes. </p>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:03:38 -0400vex facial expression robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vex-facial-expression-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was made with a vex robotics kit and it consists of four servos. It is remote controlled and the eyes are made of pennies! </p>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:29:31 -0400H.E.A.N.D.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/h-e-a-n-d<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Update 04/08/2012*** Some more programming done, see video HEAND_2: Random movements of the hand, touch sensor (integrated in its head), changing eye color when touched. &nbsp; ***Update 02/08/2012*** Testing the IR compound eye and the RGB LED eyes, see video HEAND_1. Next step is to program the touch sensor and multi color pattern for the LED eyes. &nbsp; &nbsp; I am working since two months on this table top robot. It displays a 2 DOF head with 2 full color RGB LED eyes and a 8 DOF robot hand ...</p>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:43:32 -0400Stingray kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stingray-kit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parallax sells these as a basic kit, which includes only the aluminum panels and motors/wheels. The controller was a BS2 borrowed from my BoeBot, a pair of HB-25s and some sensors. The HB-25s were overkill, but it's what i had. Right now, it's undergoing some major surgery. Motors that came with it, I find, are geared way too high for indoors. After one of them blew itself to bits, replacements are Pololu 37Dmm gearmotors that bolted right up to the stock plates. The original Banebot axle adapters ...</p>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:39:49 -0400LU2MI2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lu2mi2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: Nov. 30th, 2012: Progress report with pics, no new vids. &nbsp; Introduction: Well, I meant for this to be a draft but you need to make sure the box is checked or it isn't happening LOL The reveal of yet another unfinished project is done. Might as well flesh it out. This bot is a tribute to lumi's EL2ISA2 R2 candy tin bot. He made such a cool, well-travelled pocket R2 that I had to have my own!&nbsp;What really made it for me was&nbsp;the&nbsp;mini sound module he&nbsp;found that let the ...</p>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:16:46 -0400'Mazie' the maze solverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mazie-the-maze-solver<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Mazie, the maze solving robot. She is my first project using arduino. My eventual goal is for her to follow a line maze, then go back and find the shortest path. Thanks to patrickmccabe for his&nbsp;maze solving tutorial, it has been very helpful so far. At the moment, I have finished the chassis and the electronics, and begun the programming. I originally planned to use a motor shield, but they all seemed a bit expensive so I made my own on a bit of perfboard, using an L293D chip. It was ...</p>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:19:03 -0400La Tostadora!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/la-tostadora<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my 2nd bot. The first was a tracked obstacle avoidance guy but he lacked personality. When the toaster stopped working I figured it was a good opportunity to make a new one! The tracks are from a dollar store Erector Set knockoff bulldozer kit and they're powered by 2 hobby servos modified for continuous rotation. 2 other servos control the sensor head. One raises the head and the other rotates it. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I plan on changing the voltage regulator to a DC/DC converter and maybe ...</p>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:29:19 -0400cr3cXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cr3cx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Short description This is cr3cX, a robot I am building for my son to play with, and with the hope to teach him some programming. Current version is cr3c4. Features and specifications: base board with ATmega168 with optiboot bootloader; tiltable support for a mobile phone or a webcam; support for a Raspberry Pi board; RGB LED controlled by PWM - 262144 colors; TB6612FNG motor driver; two brushed motors controlled by PWM; ultrasonic ranging sensor; two IR distance sensors; two switching power regulators; ...</p>Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:59:29 -0400Sunny the RFID lionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sunny-the-rfid-lion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a copy of the RFID bear on Make. I have however added a few new features in the code like a ram check, a random file player and a sound response. The random file player I adds another dimension to the character. If you would like to make you own it is very easy. This project was made for my wife as she wanted a talking stuffed animal.&nbsp; If you are not interested in the behavour of the stuffed animal it is easly changable with a few code modifications.&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:10:54 -0400The Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the tank. One day, perhaps it'll earn itself a real name. Being my first robot, it is of course a skid-steering obstacle avoider. Since I already had an Arduino and wanted to continue with it, I didn't follow the Start Here robot, but instead pretty much copied LarryBot. It is made of:&nbsp;a Tamiya 70097 twin-motor gearbox, a Tamiya 70100 track and wheel set, an Arduino Uno and an SN754410 H-bridge chip. Unlike LarryBot, I am currently using the motors that come with the gearbox (and thanks ...</p>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:10:19 -0400Otolix Robot chassis platform with articulated headhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/otolix-robot-chassis-platform-with-articulated-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a prototype I've been devloping lately. This platform can be operated by any micro-controller. The motors are driven by a Saberooth motor controller. The chassis is all made of aluminum 1.4 mm thick. It has been design on a 3D modeling soffware and then laser cut and formed. It is using 2 servo blocks for the neck. </p>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:36:59 -0400Robo poker tablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-poker-table<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not quite sure what something has to be to be a robot, however this table has some electromechanical bits, is powered by an Arduino and will almost certainly talk :) The basic idea is a coffee table that transforms into a poker table at the press of the button, which will talk to you as it transforms and will potentially have auto levelling legs. </p>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:42:38 -0400Realtime Lipsyncing for Animatronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/realtime-lipsyncing-for-animatronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lipsyncing is the process of making an animatronic costume or model mimic the actions of speaking. I use the term mimic as it is currently impossible to make an artifical tougue or larynx that will duplicate speech. So we have to use a speaker with a recorded voice and have an animatronics track to make the movements. Real Time Lipsyncing is where you do not have the luxury of being able to record tracks and add the lipmovements. It has to be done on the fly and often whilst interacting ad-hoc with ...</p>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:34:38 -0400My first serious robot. BOO V1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-serious-robot-boo-v1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>At first, I was going to use a simple and cheap RC car for the project. But as seen on the first video (TEST 1) The wheels where way to far for what I was looking for. So I decided to go to the next step. I used a pair of Servos and a little sheet of plexiglass with a third free rotating wheel.&nbsp; After doing some more tests I noticed that when the third wheel straightened out the robot slightly moved out of track. So I decided to put another pair of servos as seen in TEST 2 I hope I come back ...</p>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:41:30 -0400Advance Animatronic Werewolf Headhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/advance-animatronic-werewolf-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This will be an advance animatronic werewolf head. Features 1. Vision through camera's with IR (night) vision capability 2. Dual stereoscopic video glasses used for vision 3. Propellor Backpack for OSD on suit status 4. Preprogrammed emotions that can be run by wearer Many of you have seen such movied like Underworld where the actors are wearing impressive and realistic costumes. Unfortunately what you don't see is the team of controllers in the background with their multiple remote controls making ...</p>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:39:57 -0400NO-PANTS STEVE + DIY R/C Tx 2.4GHz unithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-pants-steve-diy-r-c-tx-2-4ghz-unit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NO-PANTS STEVE formerly know as STEVE II and even before that it was known by its true (but as it seems tongue-twister of a) name SRCMPIBDUSBNRTBAPOJTTBASOH (-- Shoddy Remote Controled Mobile Platform Initially&nbsp;Being Developed Under Secrecy But Now Revelead To Be A Pile Of Junk Trying To Become A Sort Of Hoovercraft), or Styrofoamy meets Grocery Bag, or just Steven&nbsp;(or Steve I) for close friends (only). &amp; DIY R/C 2.4GHz TX unit Approach/Objectives: Following my "sacred tenets" of ...</p>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:09:07 -0400Selfbalancing robot (Arduino)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/selfbalancing-robot-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In the video you can see that the robot stays at roughly the same spot on the floor and handles a lighter push without any problem. To achieve this I have two cascade PID controllers and low pass filter on both wheel speed and the robot's angle. Source code, component list and more info [Update 2012-07-27] I programmed a simple moving average filter. This will remove the rapid changes and make the robot calmer and with less overshoots.&nbsp;It also handles pushes much better than before. Video ...</p>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:48:00 -0400Little Line and Ledge Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-line-and-ledge-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Little Line and Ledge Bot &nbsp; ***UPDATE 8.3.12*** Added video of desktop/ bump and turn routine (Top Video) &nbsp; Well, its about time!I finally got around to designing a good, solid line and ledge bot. This little guy is set up for lines, mazes and ledges (deskbot) with its 5-sensor bar up front. Three sensors are mounted together in the center, spaced to match the width of electrical tape. Two more sensors are mounted to the far outsides. These two extra sensors are slightly wider than the ...</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:46:27 -0400YUMBBBBMH A.K.A. GhostRoachMouseBullRam CrazyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yumbbbbmh-a-k-a-ghostroachmousebullram-crazybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My iteration at building the famous MouseBot, originally (Mousey, the Junkbot?) created by Randy Sargent. I present to you&nbsp;YUMBBBBMH (Yet Un-named Mouse Bot Being Built By My Hands) previously known as MouseBot Still To Be Named and now A.K.A GhostRoachMouseBullRam CrazyBot.&nbsp; (...or perhaps just GRMBR CB for short? :P) February, 12th 2012 As per popular request I hereby also add (as an attachment) the proper pronunciation soundfile of this bot's true name (c'mon this was is way easy).&nbsp; October, ...</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:26:49 -0400Megushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/megus<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Forgive my poor english.. Many thanks to LMR and special thanks to &nbsp; BIRDMUN , ANTONIO.CACIUC,BASILE and &nbsp; peter ROBOTFREAK This is my first robot that is capable of solving maze(i havn't built any maze yet) &nbsp; this is the begaining The Face..(I know the cuttings are not perfect.I cut it with a soldering iron.) The Shell.. The Block diagram The Circuit Diagram the thing its do is very simple.(in the image it is described) 1&gt;it turns left in case of front obstacle. 2&gt;it ...</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:37:27 -0400ALF - Analog Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alf-analog-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I am ALF, short for Analog Line Follower. I am not an alien, i do not eat cats and i am pretty much earth based, more precise silicon based ;-) Ok, this was the self introduction of ALF. Since some time I am working on a PCB based on a friends circuit plan for an analog line follower. Now the prototype is finished and working (well, the end of the video is staged to give you something to complain ;-) ) There is not much to say, I also do not have much pictures of the build but I will add more ...</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:13:10 -0400CODENAME: Big Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/codename-big-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi Guys, This is my second robot. I use flex sensor + glove to control this robot hand . &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:56:06 -0400KUBOT - Legshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kubot-legs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my current project, bipedal robot. Nowadays, I am trying to make it walking. Harder than I thought before. It has 6 DOF per leg. Parts of Robot: &nbsp;- 3mm, 5mm and 10mm Laser-cut-Acrylic sheets (Black) &nbsp;- 12 x Hobbyking HK15298B Servo Motors (7.4V / 20kgcm / ~68gr) (http://tinyurl.com/d8ca5ls) &nbsp;- Pololu Mini Maestro 24 &nbsp;- Turnigy 4500mAh 2S Lipo &nbsp; More update and Videos will arrive soon... </p>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:55:32 -0400KUBOT - Bodyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kubot-body<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>KUBOT is my humanoid robot (attempt) and also my first robot! I first decided to make a robotic arm as a beginner. Then tought, why not making two of them connected to a torso and a head top of it. It become a great experience for me. I had encountered with many failures. For example, I tried to make a good&nbsp;gripper but failed always. It can hardly carry about 30 gr at the tips of the arms. Arms have 5 DOF and&nbsp;Head 2DOF.&nbsp;There were&nbsp;servo-activated&nbsp;mouth and eyes. I had great ...</p>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:52:13 -0400Two shoes- the picaxe versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-shoes-the-picaxe-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It was a tough decision to disassemble my first robot, but finally it came out well. It's "Two shoes", but the picaxe version. I actually didn't kept much, just the wheels, the gearboxes and the electronic parts( leds, diodes, transistors). The ultrasonic sensor was removed and and I'm using it for another project I'm working on and the Arduino UNO has the same story. This is when I decided to change just the microcontroller, but le wild idea came into my mind and I went for a IR Sharp. In the ...</p>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:45:11 -0400Antaeus *RIP*https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/antaeus-rip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Antaeus&nbsp;(also&nbsp;Antaios) (Ἀνταῖος) in&nbsp;Greek&nbsp;and&nbsp;Berber mythology&nbsp;was a&nbsp;half-giant, the son of&nbsp;Poseidon&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gaia. He would challenge all passers-by to wrestling matches, kill them, and collect their skulls, so that he might one day build out of them a temple to his father&nbsp;Poseidon. He was indefatigably strong as long as he remained in contact with the ground (his mother earth), but once lifted into the air he became as weak as other men. -------- This ...</p>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:43:07 -0400humanoid robot in progress (don't have a name yet)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot-in-progress-dont-have-a-name-yet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is one of my first robots that use servos I built this robot for my year 12 school project it isnt done yet i intend to put legs onto it annd make it walk instead of useing tracks and beable to have it remotecontrolled from a suit that i put on and measures my movements with potentiometers i was going to use flex sensors but they are really expensive when I need 20 of them and it will send the values to the humanoid wirelessly .I built all the servo brackets my self out of aluminium instead ...</p>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:18:49 -0400555 Timer Photovore Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/555-timer-photovore-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple robot that I made for my cousin, it only uses 2 LDRs, 2 geared motors, and a 555 timer IC. I reused a Tamiya Tank tread kit and gearbox for locomotion. All powered by 4 AA batteries. The batteries, IC, and switch are all housed in an Altoids tin. Not much more to say about this robot (Sorry OddBot)&nbsp; Requested pictures:&nbsp; Schematic I found from the internet. There's not much to see on the inside because i DeadBugged the 555 Timer. &nbsp; EDIT: As of July 25, 2012 this robot ...</p>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:28:15 -0400Robotic Arm, Arduino controlledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-arduino-controlled<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! (: Welcome to my -first- project page! This project will focus on the beginning of my robotic arm. Beginning; About 1 or 2 months ago I got introduced to Arduino by a friend of mine. Soon after I found the LMR website and I've been hooked ever since. After finding about all the possibility's Arduino has I couldn't decide which way I would go for my first bot. I decided to skip the Start Here robot, no clue why really. At first I wanted to go with a 2WD bot, then I changed my mind ...</p>Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:31:36 -0400PS Vita Controlled Rover 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ps-vita-controlled-rover-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that i built recently using the .Net Gadgeteer platform. It's based on a Rover 5 chassis and Explorer PCB The robot is controlled by a Playstation Vita. I'm running a socket server on the Gadgeteer mainboard and a socket client on the Vita which i wrote in c# using the playstation mobile sdk The motors of the Rover are controlled by the analog sticks on the Vita, the left stick drives the left motor and the right stick drives the right motor. I've also attached a Dagu 2dof Robotic ...</p>Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:45:27 -0400Cyclone - The One Wheelerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cyclone-the-one-wheeler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an Idea I've had and I'd like to know if people think it's possible before I spend loads of money ;-) &nbsp; It's based on a Hubless Wheel. So the Motors are in Black, and the two Gears you see on the cover image will be linked by a chain. The bottom motor will drive the internal 20tooth gear with that chain, which will turn the outside Wheel (with 100teeth). The Whole internal Hub has most of the weight on the bottom so gravity will help it stay centered as the outside wheel rotates. &nbsp; The ...</p>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:09:03 -0400aMazehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/amaze<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>aMaze is A Maze solving robot. Custom build using an Arduino bootloaded atmeag328p as the brain, a SN754410 as Motor Control, all wired on a solderless breadboard and fitted to a laser cut chassie designed by myself. It solve's the maze by using the left-hand rule and remembers all the turns so on the next run, it'll go straight to the finish. Line detection is from a Pololu QTR digital array (without the Lib). A Big Thank you to Patrick McCabe as his maze solving tutorial is the best. &nbsp; I've ...</p>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:27:31 -0400Metatron - Autonomous Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/metatron-autonomous-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Autonomous Robot - GPS, Tilt Compass, Arduino Mega, Wild Thumper Motor Controller, Wild Thumper Chassis. What else do you want to know about this robot? &nbsp; </p>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:51:36 -0400My (almost) first robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-almost-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm building this robot, it's "my first one" (yesterday i did one incomplete because the program crashed at the end), right now it's just in building process, but the main goal is to make him fight like the characters in Super K.O. boxing (the game for iphone and android). It works with 9 servos, the picture only shows 7 because the other ones have not been added yet. And it's programmed with the Arduino Uno R3, yes I'm a rookie in this :) &nbsp; First update, the robot right now is throwing some ...</p>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:04:32 -0400 'Antrobot' Ver 1.0.0- Based on arduino clone https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/antrobot-ver-1-0-0-based-on-arduino-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Alright ! After a haitus and some odd but trivial glitches I am finally happy to declare the birth of ANTROBOT Ver 1.0.0. Its a 2 legged creature with a single purpose - to explore and traverse its surroundings. Powered by a Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery it is a joy to see it scamper through the room. The way it frolics is delightful and reminds me of a swaying pendulum. It is by no stretch of imagination complete. Infact I would state it's in a crude form right now with more upgrades to come ...</p>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:10:25 -0400Analog_Binary system with associative memoryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/analog-binary-system-with-associative-memory<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Greetings! This first post will be an attempt to introduce one of the projects I've been working on lately. If the photo can be enlarged, then you'll notice I've tagged the chips for identification....which also hints at what is being built. The base and wheels for the robot are not pictured, this is just the experimental board for a portion of the memory system and one of the A/D converter chips used for the CDS pair for detecting light amplitudes. There is no ...</p>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:37:43 -0400BFR-H1 Humanoid robot torsohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bfr-h1-humanoid-robot-torso<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot, BFR-H1. It is a humanoid robot torso actuated with servos with potentiometers for feedback on each joint position. It's similar in design to my previous humanoid robot but built to a higher standard. The construction is all aluminium, machined from sheet, angle and box section. It uses an Arduino mega to control the 10 servos and read servo positions from the 10 corresponding potentiometers. With the Arduino connected to a PC, each servo can be controlled individually at ...</p>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:56:58 -0400The Strayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-stray<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started an new robot project which will be a long time project. The base is the 4WD chassies with 4 gear motors. The first stage is to attach the Dagu IR compound eye on the pan tilt set in front. There will be one or more ultra sound sensors or infrared sensors to check the proximity. My first choice for the brain is the Dagu Spider controller since I probably need more I/O pins than a Arduino Uno/Duemilanove can provide. To keep in touch with the robot car I will use the mini Wi-FI router TL ...</p>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:27:13 -0400Fijibot (now on Fiji Water's FaceBook page!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fijibot-now-on-fiji-waters-facebook-page<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>If you're a FaceBooker, please visit Fiji Water's page (http://www.facebook.com/fijiwater) and "like" Fijibot! It was posted July 11th. Fijibot is an autonomous, self-charging photovore. I built him using a 1.5 liter Fiji Water bottle, an Arduino Uno, 6v solar panel (plus various other parts) from Radio Shack, an Arduino Proto Shield (plus various other parts) from Adafruit, and the wheels and steering arrangement from an RC car. I decided to use a Fiji Water bottle as the robot's exoskeleton because ...</p>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:52:28 -0400Bluetooth tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All Recently I found this good site so decided to share and my work. After wifi robot III (other versions are in my site&nbsp;http://msp430.tk) version I have decided that wifi router is super un-economic :). Lafonera eats 5W. So I have ordered cheap Bluetooth ttl adapter. Here is last tank&nbsp;chassis upgrade, by the way, best and stable. Bike chain tracks are good in corners plus in this chassis setup exists some kind of amortization :) Tank control is via android device (simple arrows UI control). so ...</p>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:05:53 -0400Robi the third :) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robi-the-third<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody., First, sorry for my english....This is my first, second and also third robot :) This is continuous for me. But normally I want to say this is my first Robot. :)&nbsp; Nothing extra but I like too :). I learning the Arduino programming about 2-3 mounth ago and I decided, to build a robot is the best for learn some automatization. First I don´t explain so much things because of my english... But tomorrow I will write a little bit longer about my ideas. (and questions) :) And I will ...</p>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:41:22 -0400Geoffrey the Robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/geoffrey-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Geoffrey the robot inspired by the Theo Jansen walker mechanism. This crankshaft is made out of acrylic rods, spring rc motor (continous)- to control the legs, one micro servo to control the head, arduino uno, 4 AA batteries to power the servo, 1x9 volts batteries to power the Arduino, ping ultrasonic sensor, acrylic sheet lasercut (using ProWeld to glue it all together) This is unfinished and still under development and it's suppose to avoid people :) Here's the development blog of Geoffrey and ...</p>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:40:22 -0400Wigglebot Bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wigglebot-bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Wigglebot Bug is a little robot insect. Wigglebots&nbsp;the genesis of the robots are analog and use the basic concepts of mechanics to move. They are even more fun when they get together for a different ride. It flashes bright eyes and move in various directions to get tired legs. Just shut it down and after a short rest he is ready to ride again. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tools that you need: Item Image Soldering Iron Nose Plier Cutting Plier Screwdriver Super ...</p>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:46:28 -0400'Wobble' the delta robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wobble-the-delta-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my second robot, a delta robot. I had no idea what a delta robot was until the other day, when I was browsing through old posts and came across this robot, created many epochs ago in 2009. I thought it was pretty awesome, so decided to make my own (although sadly my version isn't quite as beautifully made!). The base is made of plexiglass, the rest is metal strip and rod. I used processing to make the mouse interface and picaxe to control the servos. It cost $0 to build because some of the ...</p>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:55:18 -0400Parker1 WiFi / 4G Mobile Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parker1-wifi-4g-mobile-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parker1 is a low-cost WiFi / 4G mobile robot with vision ability. It runs with two popular open source software, Arduino compatible code for easy robot programming, and OpenWrt router OS for a variety of connectivity over WiFi, 4G etc. Let the users get playing on Parker1 with a browser device on hand. Parker1 is preloaded with a basic, in full-function codes. And the source codes would be open on internet, hopefully turns into a community-based support system. So everyone can customize own Parker1 ...</p>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:10:26 -0400French-Tracked-Robot English/French Versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/french-tracked-robot-english-french-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>English Version : Hello everybody, my name is HalfTrack. And i made this tracked bot, the operating system is an Arduino UNO. This board control the four modified servos, modified for turn in one direction all the time, from left to right, and from right to left. The chain and sprocket is from Polydis = &gt; http://www.polydis.fr/ OR http://www.polydis.fr/epages/8d7c81fe-552a-11e0-822f-000d609a287c.sf/fr_FR/?ObjectPath=/Shops/8d7c81fe-552a-11e0-822f-000d609a287c/Products/K6N001X005 Two servos make ...</p>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:27:05 -0400spurtbot shadow runnerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spurtbot-shadow-runner-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>a shadow runner which follows light using a photoresistor and a small transistor. </p>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:12:55 -0400WiSpyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wispybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey Robot builders!! This is my second robot using arduino. I tried to make a robot controled via webpage or processing App using a Wi-Fi router&nbsp; to connect arduino ethernet shield and IP Camera to PC/SmartPhone with Wi-Fi. &nbsp; First video Controlling the robot using app&nbsp; in processing. Second video Testing the app in processing with the robot and the camera ip separately.At the end of the video broke one wheel, Opps!&nbsp; &nbsp; The robot control is very simple, i have used the GET ...</p>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:33:03 -0400MakerFaire Workshop Bot - Prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/makerfaire-workshop-bot-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Update: 2012-09-07: Chris the Carpenter has his prototype all done.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This is a prototype for the Robot Building Workshop Chris the Carpenter and I are going to run at MakerFaire 2012 NYC. This early prototype is just a couple of 2 in. x 3 1/4 in. plexiglass pieces. Chris is working on the design for the chassis. In the meantime, this will let me experiment with some code. &nbsp; The dimensions were choosen to get the wheels on about 3 1/4 in. center, which ...</p>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:11:02 -0400solar powered robot. LGG- lets go green!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-powered-robot-lgg-lets-go-green<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:34:53 -0400Robot Project #1, Take 1: Drunken Vampire Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-project-1-take-1-drunken-vampire-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the basic Start Here! robot, whose job is to move forward until it detects an obstacle and then stop and decide which direction it should turn. &nbsp;So far I haven't varied anything from the instructions or added anything of my own to it; this is my first robot project ever and I just needed to get my feet wet. &nbsp;(Thanks, LMR, for making it so easy to get started!) I call it the drunken vampire robot because it can't move in a straight line (drunken) and it avoids bright sunlight (vampire). ...</p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:25:08 -0400My new mouse robot 0.2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-new-mouse-robot-0-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my computer mouse. it is made out of a double a battery pack a computer mouse to motors and hard-core wire and a paperclip and led fun to build work in progress! </p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:14:01 -0400Lift robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lift-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here it is the "lift robot". It will grab an object and after that it will place it on a basket. It uses the tracks of the very famous "yellow drum machine" and a lot of wood :) Actually I am planning to replace the wood parts by acrylic very soon. The main body of the robot is made with the tracks of Solarbotics, a TV antenna piece, a part of a small toy, the Picaxe 28x1 and the battery holder. I plan to re-use this base for multiple robots... Updated: This short video was recorded on July 03 ==&gt; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:27:07 -0400IP controlled bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ip-controlled-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So after lurking for awhile I decided to actually contribute something and maybe get some feedback on my latest bot. At the moment I am mostly finished with the build and will be moving onto the programming. This will just be something simple that will allow me to see what the camera can see and let me move it around the house while I sit at the computer and if possible I might make a simple android app to do the same. The IP camera and WAP have both been tested together but were only tested with ...</p>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:49:44 -0400CanBot circa mid 1980's My first robot attempt.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/canbot-circa-mid-1980s-my-first-robot-attempt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:26:27 -0400MFRMWAA (My First Robot Made With An Arduino)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mfrmwaa-my-first-robot-made-with-an-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my first arduino robot which was made by help with many people on LMR and its my first robot which is not copied and by copied i mean it was not made by directions on instructables or something. The arduino board is actually a clone but works the same. &nbsp;And the Motors are some mysterious unknown geared motors which are driven by a L293D motor driver.Hope you guys like it &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:06:39 -0400Autonomous 2/5 scale Dalekhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-2-5-scale-dalek<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first complete robotics project. I started out with a simpler prototype of the electronics and then set about building the Dalek itself, which was quite time consuming. I started this project in March 2012 and just recently completed it (I say completed, but there are some cosmetic details to take care of and I will probably add some other features - like an MP3 player so it can play well known Dalek phrases such as 'Exterminate!'). If you don't know what a Dalek is, it is a character ...</p>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:11:08 -0400My First Robotics Platform!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robotics-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my picaxe 20m2 dev board. It has picaxe itself, a LM7805 voltage regulator and two DIL sockets, one for ULN2803 and the other for L293d (already in place). Those four copper wires (I know that looks a little unusual but there wasn't any other way in which i could connect picaxe with L293d :P) in the above photo are going from the output pins of the picaxe to the input pins of L293d.And I am using three polarised male headers set instead of that usual 3.5 mm jack for the programming purposes ...</p>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:45:47 -0400jiaomu bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jiaomu-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a low cost vore,in progress.the base include:2 gearmotor driver(wheel dim=80mm),4 edge senser base,1dof head(ping senser attached).check the attachment photo for very big details.&nbsp;btw,jiaomu means plyboard.&nbsp;</p>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:52:12 -0400Eleanorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eleanor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just wanted to say a big thank you to everybody who helped me out with forum questions when things weren't quite clicking. Literally. The relays just did not want to click (haha). Especially, but not limited to, Chris the Carpenter, jinx, Dan M, and birdmun. Your answers kept me from throwing ol' Eleanor off a cliff a couple of times. If anybody is interested in knowing more, don't hesitate to contact me with a post/comment/question below, or on the shout box. Cheers! </p>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:16:46 -0400T.W.E.R.P. - test platform for robot hardware & software.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/t-w-e-r-p-test-platform-for-robot-hardware-software<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>T.W.E.R.P. - The Wandering Electronic Robotics Platform was built to test sensors and code for future projects . The platform is the bottom of a RAD 1.0 robot (I have another complete so I chopped this one up) that has a high/low speed switch. 6v alarm battery powers the drive motors, 4 AA rechargeables in a case power the Arduino "brain". SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor sits on a small actuator for obstacle avoidance and to determine a clear path. IR proximity sensor mounted low like a bumpswitch ...</p>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:04:14 -0400TG1 "Tully"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tg1-tully<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This has been long time coming because I have so little time to work on this hobby, but here it is. Not very elegant, but it's been a fun learning experience. I took a cheap remote control car I picked up at garage sale and hacked into to to turn it into a robot. Easier process than I thought it would be once I found the datasheet on the reciever chip in the car.&nbsp; The initial version of the robot is built and I'm about to start the coding for it. At this stage it will avoid abjects and send ...</p>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:07:43 -0400LMR Prize Pickerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmr-prize-picker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This contraption was created to pick winners for the 2nd LMR Donation Drawing. See the included video for a demonstration. At the heart of the LMR Prize Picker is the FetaDuino from Rocket Brand Studios. &nbsp; It also features this old WICO Command Control joystick, and a BINGO cage. &nbsp; Of course, BINGO stands for, "Basic Integrated Number Generator, Of couse." The BINGO cage is rotated using this nifty gear motor, which I actually bought from JAX quite a while ago. &nbsp; When a ball is ...</p>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:03:04 -0400my Roboduniohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robodunio<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Means more only robots with Dagu-Magician chasses and Magician-Controler. I write with a Translator. I apologize faults. I have studied only the German language. i have asuro, arexx-rover 5 -2WD and&nbsp; Dagu-magician(this is test-robot) With good greet Gerhard from Germany &nbsp; my homepage &amp; flash-galeries :http://robot.oderlachs.de/roboduino/ &nbsp; </p>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:14:39 -0400USB MIDI Sequencer, expand on my work and add music to your bots!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/usb-midi-sequencer-expand-on-my-work-and-add-music-to-your-bots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:29:48 -0400another 2odf bicore photoheadhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-2odf-bicore-photohead<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello,this is my recently built.it is beam head.i like beam bots,they are kind of arts. i have made a simple one and a classic 2dof head. </p>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:13:44 -0400Salviushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/salvius<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;Salvius is a humanoid robotics project that I have been working on over the past year or so. The robot now has night vision and ultrasonic hearing. You can connect to the robot's computer using any wireless enabled device and control the robots actions. You can also use that same connection to see what the robot is seeing and soon you will be able to hear as well. The robot can also synthesize speech from textual input. I have released all of the robots source code under a Creative Commons ...</p>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:13:19 -0400Meet Roy - An experiment in Animatronicshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-roy-an-experiment-in-animatronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:45:03 -0400Robot 1 - Alfiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-1-alfie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR, first of all I'd just like to thank all of you for this awesome site - I could never have got into robotics if I hadn't discovered this! Anyway, Alfie is my first ever robot, and although I have done a little programming before, he is also my first experience with electronics, soldering, all of this stuff really. I kept him fairly similar to the start here robot, just omitted the servo and added a downward facing sensor so that he doesn't fall of tables. The chassis is made out of plexiglass/acrylic/whatever ...</p>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:26:49 -0400Little tank bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-tank-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a variation of the first bot using a tank chassis&nbsp; </p>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:58:55 -0400My first autonomous robot the "start here bot"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-autonomous-robot-the-start-here-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/start &nbsp; made the start here bot fun easy and cool &nbsp; Thanks for this great site </p>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:36:48 -0400mobile webcam bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-webcam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is not autonomous it is a remote mobile webcam that can be operated over the internet using wireless for tele conference. I used google talk so I could talk to my dog from work :) parts: &nbsp;nylon cutting board &nbsp; 2 gear head motors &nbsp; 1 caster &nbsp; 1 rc car speed controller &nbsp; 1 eeepc with ubuntu installed via flash drive &nbsp; 1 servo controller http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1350 &nbsp; 1 rc car nicad battery &nbsp; 2 rubber bouncing balls for wheels &nbsp; 2 servos &nbsp; 1 ...</p>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:13:36 -0400Starbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/starbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Starbot is a custom robot made for one of my sons. It is a star that shines and rotates to where the spectator is. My son found this wooden star-on-a-stick somewhere and played around with it. After a while he came to me and said it would be cool if this star would shine whenever somebody comes close to it. Bam! Here we go. This is a perfect question for a geek dad. Of course we can!&nbsp;So this little kid and I elaborated a bit more and out came this robot named Starbot. To him it's important ...</p>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 08:26:13 -0400DOChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doc-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 05/06/2012 Voice recorder board finished and assembled. The loudspeaker (0.5 W/8Ω) is from an old toy, came in nicely in a small plastic box, which covers the speaker and improve the sound (soundbox). Some basic programming done, see video DOC_0002. &nbsp; &nbsp; This is one of my projects, I wanted to share with you before I am going to holiday. Inspiration for the robot was the DRK8080 from Doctor robot, hence the name DOC. So far I have finished the 5 DOF robot head. The head was partly ...</p>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:27:48 -0400My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-28<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my first robot using Arduino.It is really easy to make a robot using an arduino. As it was my first robot.It was fun to play with it.I would also like to use an edge detection sensor in future. if any question than please ask. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Thank You. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:46:29 -0400Geischthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/geischt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One day my boy came to me and stated that his cardboard monster should scarehis little brother. He specified that the robot shall appear when someone makesnoise and dissapear when it is quite. Aldough I did not like the "scare the little brother" part of his motivation I sat downwith him to outline this new robot a bit more. Actually I wanted to compete in this challenge so I got myself into this making andsupported the kid and his creativity. A few minutes later we had a prototype that showed the ...</p>Thu, 31 May 2012 18:18:57 -0400R2D2 on a budgethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r2d2-on-a-budget<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This r2 is built with the mission of helping non-profit and charity organizations. So far, this droid has appeared at Adopt-a-pet, the local church fall festival for 2 years, and various events at the shopping mall. He also was built with the idea of being robust and affordable, kids can approach and touch, which can be a bit tough on him, but so far, no turnovers or major damage. &nbsp; Gear: two 100 watt scooter motors, chain drive on 12 volts, sabre speed controller. 4 lipoly&nbsp; batteries ...</p>Wed, 30 May 2012 21:55:22 -0400My RC Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-rc-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; LOL for the first video.... Hmmm..... This is my second 'Bot'... most- of the robots here are Autonomous but this one is Semi-Autonomous[obviously]... I have just took A battery holder containing 4 non-rechargable batteries {producing a total of 1.5*4=6V} which power up the motors the switches are connected in the way such as switching switch1 ON,turns Motor1 forward and vice-versa {same for both motors} &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The switch: &nbsp; Sorry for the bad videos....But ...</p>Tue, 29 May 2012 13:11:44 -0400Robot Beehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-bee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My 'little' robot bee lacks the power of flight but makes up for that with its 350 volt stinger! I built this little bug bot one day out of a few switches, two motors and a battery case. The robot has two antenna that it uses to sense its environment. It the robot collides with a solid object it simply tries to turn around until it is no longer touching whatever it hit and then it continues to move forward again. Not much to this little robot. The stinger, I made from an old disposable camera's flash ...</p>Mon, 28 May 2012 19:07:38 -0400Project: MegaTankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-megatank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> *All Updates will be added to the bottom, Old stuff on the top, newest on the bottom, scroll through and enjoy :)* I wanted to reuse the Tamiya parts from a previous robot to make a better chassis. Before, &nbsp;the tracks of the robot would slide off in turns. The new triangle shape of the tracks allows for more contact between wheel and track, which holds the tracks much better :) &nbsp; &nbsp; Tucked inside is the circuit board of a ps2 mouse. An Arduino library handles all the communication. ...</p>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:48:45 -0400my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-26<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>is&nbsp;a simple robot.&nbsp;I did it on&nbsp;a hot summer&nbsp;to have fun and&nbsp;be fresh </p>Sat, 26 May 2012 12:00:17 -0400famous hexapod robot (video added)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/famous-hexapod-robot-video-added<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>spidy chan! yup!its a japanese nickname which is given by my friend :) ive made another big one with DC motors few years ago and it could only walk in air!cuz i forgot about weight,..silly me! but then i got these small servo motors and nice smd atmega8 which let me make it small and light weighted. &nbsp; these stuffs bellow (and ofc the sg90 servos) were what i got before making the robot &nbsp; then i made the prototype chassis: first i had no idea what exactly do i want from this little spider. after ...</p>Sat, 26 May 2012 09:59:47 -0400Anthromod Mk2 handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anthromod-mk2-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A robot hand that is completely printed in one piece (minus tendons). Available via shapeways. The tendons are bowden cables, constructed from monowire filament and PTFE tubes. Video to come soon. </p>Fri, 25 May 2012 09:44:03 -0400INU 2.0 Quadraped doghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inu-2-0-quadraped-dog<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; INU 2.0 is a servo actuated quadraped dog robot ,that takes input from a &nbsp;SHARP sensor and a TSOP sensor.It is controlled by &nbsp;arduino duemilanove atmega328. My aim was to build a dog robot, that is capable of walking with a balanced motion in all directions forward, backward, horizontally sidewards ,turns with various radii,rotate on the spot, perform tasks like detecting the presence of objects around it and approaching towards them , wall following , sitting in different styles ...</p>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:41:53 -0400tiny line follower (8 sensors)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tiny-line-follower-8-sensors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>some say "linefollower" robots r the best choice for learning the robotic.actually my first robot was an analog line follower too! last year i made this one just for fun.the idea was making a brand new sensors plate. so i didnt use any board for ir sensors and just hid them between two plates and drilled one side to insert the sensors and LEDs. for more noise-reduction the plate is too close to the surface.by this technique the FC lamps/bulb lamps/sun light wont bother much! it should have a 3rd ...</p>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:37 -0400DRAGON-the very old rescue robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dragon-the-very-old-rescue-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>guys,let me introduce this old robot i made long time ago! DRAGON! a simple line follower robot which supposed to find the dolls through the path and take some videos by a wireless cam and save it in comp so i consider its sorta rescuebot!lol the best thing i enjoy is giving a good look to my robots.each of them have their own characte and name. anyway... MECHANICS-ELECTRONICS: since it was a rescuebot i the choosed tank system in front.and the cam should be able to take a close look so i added an ...</p>Thu, 24 May 2012 03:54:57 -0400Painfully slow crawler WIPhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/painfully-slow-crawler-wip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Used Arduino Uno and Adafruit motor shield to control this robot. I tried to build an "inchworm" similar to the hexbug design, but it went horribly wrong! The final result is cool, not quite what I wanted, but a good learning experience none the less. Again used steel strapping that is commonly used for plumbing applications to construct the frame and most of the linkages. </p>Wed, 23 May 2012 17:07:05 -0400Froggyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/froggy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>[Update 17/06/2012 - Adding Wiring scheme] &nbsp; Hi there for this first project ! It have been a long time I wanted to do such robotic project, and now I got time, (some) money and motivation, so let's go ! &nbsp; The first robot I'm gonna but is a differential wheeled robot that is navigating around and learn to avoid obstacles. The main idea behind this robot is to get more familiar in manipulating electronics and doing a real world implementation of Braitenberg's principles, described in his ...</p>Wed, 23 May 2012 11:53:59 -0400RoboKittenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robokitten<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 29/05/2012 Eye mechanism designed. Built the mouth, just missing the rubber pipe. Update 28/05/2012 Schematic of the ISD2560 added. A 2 DOF rubber pipe robot mouth designed. Rubber tube robot mouth overview Backside of the construction &nbsp; Front view &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 27/05/2012 Just some basic programming done; video of LED mouth and sound demonstration added. &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 26/05/2012 Main board under construction. Voice recorder is already working. Downloaded some ...</p>Wed, 23 May 2012 04:53:08 -0400Microbo(t) - Advanced line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microbo-t-advanced-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Although it is one of the classics of robotics for beginners, the line follower robot, made ​​at high level, is quite complex. On Youtube you can see line follower running at 3 m / s and more, with optimization and maximum performance research that achieves discrete levels. Usually a line follower competition is based on pure speed and the path is quite linear and simple, with large curves and wide straights. In this case the hardware part is the most important, because the sw part is quite simple ...</p>Tue, 22 May 2012 03:20:00 -0400Ronnie "Squared" 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ronnie-squared-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ronnie2 is a follow up of my first robot Ronnie which was based on an Arduino Uno. This Time I'm building it up with a dedicated robot board which was shipped with an ATmega32 but I put in an ATmega644. I have uploaded the code to GitHub The goal of this robot was to get my 2nd Arduino Uno back ;) and to keep the code modular and organized in a seperate library folder so I've written a Library for every peripheral like UART communication, reading and moving the SRF05, reading the HMC5883L and so ...</p>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:50:37 -0400auto/manual manipulator- UPDATE 12-5-26 (video added)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/auto-manual-manipulator-update-12-5-26-video-added<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> hey there, its not actually my first robot but i thought i'm gonna put this here as the first one. it's just a simple arm with 5 servos which can move automatically (by recognizing the object on the specific plate which has an IR sensor) or manually (by a modified joystick).in manual mode there's a wireless cam which lets u control the robot from another room by watching the monitor. *B O D Y -------------- -the main material of design is plaxy which can be cut and curved (by heat) i used screws-spacers ...</p>Mon, 21 May 2012 05:36:49 -0400.Net Gadgeteer Powered Object Tracking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/net-gadgeteer-powered-object-tracking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a .Net Gadgeteer powered robot based on the rover 5 platform, and using an ir compound eye for object tracking. It's the first robot i've ever build and also my first real project with the Gadgeteer platform. I started off with some code based on the arduino sample code for Mr General from the dagu code sample site&nbsp;which i converted into c#. I then refactored it to make it more object oriented and tweaked stuff to make it work better with the .Net Gadgeteer platform. Details and example ...</p>Sun, 20 May 2012 20:46:56 -0400The TROLLER 1D - New Prototype Test Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-troller-1d-new-prototype-test-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> The TROLLER 1D is my newest robot project. &nbsp;The concept uses a series of simple 'links' to make up the TROLLER. &nbsp;Its locomotion can be similar to that of a&nbsp;caterpillar&nbsp;or snake while laying flat, but the novel concept is that it can roll itself into a large circle and still propel itself (like tank treads) by shifting links in the proper&nbsp;sequencing. &nbsp; Right Top: Video demonstrating the TROLLER 1D prototype. &nbsp;To the right is a video of the initial servo controls ...</p>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:32:35 -0400[R.I.P.] YA2WDNSOSBBALABMHAMFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-i-p-ya2wdnsosbbalabmhamf<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>YA2WDNSOSBBALABMHAMF (Yet Another 2WD Not So Original Starter Bot But At Least Assembled By My Own Hands As My First) or just&nbsp;B4short, --- a tale of many horrors, woes of a beginner &amp; some reasonable success... NOTE: Inverted video order, NOW the most RECENT is the topmost video. &nbsp; April 2013: - Due to popular request I've decided to add the proper name pronunciation for YA2WDNSOSBBALABMHAMF. ( see (I mean... hear) attached file above&nbsp;) - Also made overall minor formatting/text ...</p>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:13:25 -0400Explorer-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First, sorry for my english. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm new to Robotics. I got my interesting in robotics hobbies after my cousin gave me a book titled "Beginning Arduino". &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After playing with blinking LEDs and several sensors for several month, then I try to make a simple robot that controlled wirelessly by remote control using Xbee. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I chose&nbsp;the 6WD Wild Thumper 75:1 as the ...</p>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:28:41 -0400ScoutBot 1402 (an Outdoor Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scoutbot-1402-an-outdoor-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ScoutBot 1402 is a Robot Designed to take camping with Boy Scout Troop 1402. It is a rather large and heavy Robot, it stands about 5 feet tall, and weighs in at about 300 pounds.&nbsp; In the photo above, it is resting on a mover's dolly, so that it can be easily moved about the garage when not powered up.&nbsp; I took a new photo of it since I reached the milestone of not having any bare plywood remaining on the frame.&nbsp; The upper arms and shoulder joints were recently reworked, and could now ...</p>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:51:24 -0400the NEW blinkyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-new-blinky<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this was made of my little robot, blinky. he wasn't working and i wanted to make a new bot and i got new parts, so i got this. he will hopefully: make a noise when he drives, and will avoid obstacles. updates will come soon</p>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:47:55 -0400Fubohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fubo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Update 17/05/2012*** Fubo assembled and partly wired : _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ***Update 14/05/2012*** Painted the base in PINK: Serial enabled LCD is working: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is Fubo, a robot toy for my daughter. To put it briefly, Fubo was created to demonstrate the possibilities of interacting with human ...</p>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:24:30 -0400Delta Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Homemade delta robot. It uses an Arduino as a servo/relay controller. Data is transferred over serial port from a homebrewed Qt application to the Arduino. I use cheap Hitec HS-311 servos, they are not very accurate, and at some point i would like to upgrade them, and maybe put some encoders on there to improve the accuracy. The end effector is laser cut from 8mm aluminium. The angle joints are Igus WGRM-05 LC, and the rods are carbon fiber rods from an old kite. The electromagnet at the bottom is ...</p>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:06:26 -0400maroyakahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maroyaka<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>12.5.2012the plan is to reuse arduino, sensors and DC motors with wheels from old bot but put it on the new chassis. the purpose is to have circular bot so that it will be able to navigate maze withour getting stuck on the corners as the previous square-shaped one. :) 21.5.2012plan is to use IR analog sensors front and on one side (to follow wall) and 2 digital IR sensors on the sides to just detect walls/crossings. i am still considering putting some odometers on the wheels, just not sure yet about ...</p>Sat, 12 May 2012 16:25:03 -0400Spaghuzzinator SIX-20https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spaghuzzinator-six-20<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Spaghuzzinator is a classic end-world-scenario robot. Evil and lethal. Strong and without mercy. A true bad guy. This robot is one part of an art exhibition project of a friend of mine (The man on this robot's profile picture). The exhibition Kaputte Apparate is about machine outlaws from the future 2084. Raise from trash these robots are not friendly. This one wanders through a city and lasers everything down that moves. A terminator of its time. Through the robot's eyes an evil speech is morsed ...</p>Fri, 11 May 2012 22:11:28 -0400My disc-o-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-disc-o-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I 'finally' have completed my obstacle avoiding disc-o-bot (inspired from the start here robo ;) will be uploading videos too soon..... :) &nbsp; &nbsp; A new video... but I'm too unexperienced at it. Just a homemade one :) &nbsp; . . . Well, I really thank Frits, it is because of him only I developed intrest in Robotics and make this one! </p>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:06:05 -04003 servo biped (PVC version) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-servo-biped-pvc-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I got inspired by Frits walking dead duck video, I like a lot, so I decided to build one like his. It's not really the same since I don't like to use wood as a material for robot building, instead I use PVC and the color I decided to used was &nbsp;my faviotite pick, blue. I tired to work with the picaxe-08, but some how, destroyed it. So I use something else that was laying around my workshop, the picaxe 28X1 project board. I downloaded Frits code and modify it to my spefications. I think it dosen't ...</p>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:55:26 -0400my first robot quadruped with 3 DOF using a DFrobot Romeohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-quadruped-with-3-dof-using-a-dfrobot-romeo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all,i'm from France and i am trying to make a quadruped robot and understand how to code the legs motions. &nbsp; Little chassis update: i have glued 1 "punaise" (i don't know how to say that in english) at the bottom of each "shoulder" servo to help them to stay in their places (servo.jpeg). &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 09 May 2012 11:35:33 -0400Simple IR (Based on CNY70) Obstacle Avoiding Bot (Picaxe 28X)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-ir-based-on-cny70-obstacle-avoiding-bot-picaxe-28x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This small and simple Bot was mounted on a thin Foam Board Chassis, the Servos (Recicled due to internal PCB failiure) were modified to turn 360º and their internal PCB's were removed, (basically one ended up having two small and quite powerfull set's of motor+gearbox). The IR 'eyes' were build around a CNY70 IR Component. (Modules were designed and built by a robotic's colegue "back in the day", and given to me on a Robotic's challenge when our sensors "flat-lined":) Still got them and working ...</p>Tue, 08 May 2012 16:17:08 -0400A PID controlled Fast Line following Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-pid-controlled-fast-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is a basic Line follower based on PID Algorithm. The robot base is home made PCB. The robot is running at 1.2 m/Sec. The PID configuration is still in progress. I believe with a good PID value it can go up to 1.5 m/sec. Robot consists of two 6 volts motors running at 9 volts through adjustable voltage regulator. I made the robot round shaped as it will perform two functions 1. Line following 2. Line maze solving Maze solving code is still in progress. Parts Used are Microcontroller - ...</p>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:44:20 -0400Lester the moving Head Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lester-the-moving-head-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lester the moving head robot made from old parts. </p>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:01:37 -0400Raven Quadracopter https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/raven-quadracopter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I have always wanted to build a Quadracopter and I finaly did it. A special thanks to hardmouse who donated the an old GAUI frame that I was able to hack up to add my own landing gear, build custom motor mounts out of aluminum and threw in my own electronics! The brains of the operation is a hobbyking Quadracopter control board that uses 3 gyros to stabilize the quad and send control signals to ESCs to control the Quad. Power Distriution Board &nbsp; Power distribution Board Sealed.&nbsp; Electronic ...</p>Sun, 06 May 2012 22:28:11 -0400Blue Beta - Akirahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-beta-akira<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok...this is my first ever actual project in electronics, programming and mechanical engineering and i decided to make life difficult from the start by making the entire robot modular so i can update it, evolve it or canabilise it as i see fit. I've also decided to chart my progress from the beginning so fellow newbies can see the intricaces of learning as you build and see its not as impossible as it feels (assuming i ever get the thing working of course). Essentially im building an autonomous tank ...</p>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:09:31 -0400My first bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-bot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started this robot a couple of weeks ago, it's just plywood, plastic wheels, some hitec 615mg servos that were laying around modified for continous rotation. &nbsp;Currently control is through an Arduino Uno being fed by an RC receiver. &nbsp;I have a PING sensor and some IR LED's that I think might make it a bit more interesting in the near future. The code is really ugly at the moment. &nbsp;I'll attach it to this post as soon as I figure out some place to stick it. &nbsp; Some other pics: &nbsp; update: ...</p>Thu, 03 May 2012 22:20:43 -0400Simple PID LFR using PICBasic Pro 2.46https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-pid-lfr-using-picbasic-pro-2-46<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Name: Simple LFR PID using PICBasic Pro Author/Designer: holy_rainman Project Description: To implement classic PID control algorithm to the Line Following Robot using Basic Language. The sensors used are from CYTRON SN-IRS-02 (thanks for the cute sensor) and are processed using analogue method. The motor driver used are L293D + micrometal gearmotor 30:1 which are common in mobile robot . I made the PCB board stacked together cause it gives a compact image towards the robot. I put on a common ...</p>Thu, 03 May 2012 11:33:12 -0400My First Robot (At last!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-at-last<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>20:45 GMT, 2nd May 2012: Hello everyone! Today I got my first package, containing everything I need for my PICAXE (including the actual PICAXE board) and a servo. I was suprised and extremely pleased to find that the PICAXE-28X1 actually has 4096 bytes as opposed to 256 (I now realise I was programming with the 28 selected, not the 28X1). The second package contains some female-female jumper leads, an IR sensor and a lead for it. Of course I got straight on with it and I've done everything I can ...</p>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:53 -0400Rocket Brand Studios Tiny Wheelshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-tiny-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Drawing on the popularity of the Tiny Tank, I decided that some folks might want wheels instead. I give you, Little Wheels.The Little Wheels Robot is a great little bot for beginners and experienced robot builders alike. Simple, well designed and cute as a button, it is just a gosh darn good little bot. Features: Laser Cut Acrylic ChassisAll hardware needed for assembly120:1 geared motorsFancy-schmancy wheelsArduino Nano and UnderShield ComboSharp distance sensorReally awesome head that looks ...</p>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:03:43 -0400RIP - Robot In Processhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rip-robot-in-process<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first attempt at building a robot.&nbsp; I drew it up on paper and thought I was pretty smart for using CD's as a chassis.&nbsp; I hadn't looked up robot designs on the web, and imagine that...&nbsp; I wasn't the first to do it this way!&nbsp; At any rate, I purchased and scrounged parts, and over Christmas 2011 my boy and I assembled it.&nbsp; It wasn't until this past weekend we programmed the Arduino and did a test run.&nbsp; He thinks it's pretty cool to build robots with Dad. Not ...</p>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:51:12 -0400The Revenge of the Yellow(Arduino) Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-revenge-of-the-yellow-arduino-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am working on an Arduino powered Yellow Drum Machine. I have all of the physical parts functional. Now I am working on the code. I have just completed translating all of Frits's songs to the format I need. Now I just need to coordinate the control structure to allow it to autonomously move around, make decisions, and to play its little heart out. More later... &nbsp; I needed to have a larger base to attach the solenoids to. &nbsp;The gray material is a scrap plastic I got from ordering polystyrene ...</p>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:55:01 -0400MmBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mmbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MmBot (so named as she was born at Media Molecule) is designed to be a cute robot pet. The key objective is to wander around the office, interacting with people and generally making them go awwwwwwwwwwww wot a lovely robot. Internally this is gonna involve various amounts of intelligence (face recognition and stero imaging), along with a lot of smoke and mirror tricks to give apparent intelligence. Initially it's be powered by an Arduino Mega, communicating with a PC (which does the real thinking), ...</p>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:36:14 -0400Adsumoto - MiniSumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/adsumoto-minisumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This is my first robot.&nbsp; It's a minisumo robot but as you can see it's more than 10cm long. But when the combat starts it fits into the 10x10 square by lifting the front scop.&nbsp; It also has a LCD screen which allows me to see the readings of the sensors, test some moves, change the speed of the robot, select different strategies... I think it's very useful. On the 27 April I went to his first championship on Robolid 2012 in Valladolid (Spain). Adsumoto lost the two matches becouse the ...</p>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:57:23 -0400The Constructed 'M'https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-constructed-m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Phase 1 (Updated 29/4 - New video &amp; code.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here's a little robot built on CTC's excellent Tiny Tank chassis. It's based on a Picaxe 28X2 which handles the navigation side of things and will be joined by a 14M2 to do other things in due course.&nbsp; Pololu motors driven by a L293D are the motion side of things, and a servo and SRF05 do the sensing. The name is inspired by a Philip K Dick short story - The Unreconstructed 'M'.&nbsp; Unreconstructed in this sense meaning ...</p>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:25:26 -0400tank to avoid obstacles https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-to-avoid-obstacles<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:52:57 -0400ROS controlled iRobot Createhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ros-controlled-irobot-create<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is similar to the Willow Garage Turtlebot. The base is an iRobot Create. Zagros Robotics supplied the Create mounting bracket, additional decks and mounting brackets. The main controller is a mini notebook running Linux and ROS. ROS is also by Willow Garage. Robot Operating System (ROS) is a software framework for mobile robot software development. ROS provides standard operating system functionality such as hardware abstraction, low-level device control, implementation of commonly-used ...</p>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:24:59 -0400AX-12 Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ax-12-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introdution: This is my competitor for the LMRv4 Donor Appreciation Robot challenge. Using 5 Dynamixel AX-12+ Servos and an Arduino Mega. Programming has been done through Pypose, part of the Arbotix project. Hardware: 5 Dynamixel AX-12+ servos has been used to build the robot arm and gripper. The arm has 4DoF and the gripper 1DoF. An Arduino Mega board has been used to control the servos. Only UART1 (RX1,TX1) are needed to control all servos. No external hardware is needed to attach the servos. ...</p>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:25:17 -0400just Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/just-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robot will move around and if it touch anything it will move away from it&nbsp; </p>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:50:41 -0400Next Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/next-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robot will Navigate around and it has a small camera. </p>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:18:47 -0400HexedBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexedbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: Added a short video of hexed-bot moving around (on the leash) and sort of following the laser. UPDATE: Added new video of light tracking training. Hexed-bot's camera eye is following a laser pointer and displaying on the small LCD. UPDATE: Added some photos of additional shields added for clearance and easier wiring, and my little TV from Adafruit. Adding some output for the video shield seemed to make the light tracking more stable/reliable and, well, it just seemed cool. I probably won't ...</p>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:30:54 -0400Elektrohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/elektro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Update 05/05/2012*** Elektro's brain under construction. The main power supply is in the moment a 7.2 V/4600 mAh NiMh battery. I have soldered Li-Po-battery connectors to the battery and main ON/OFF switch, so can change easily to a Li-Po-battery later. A couple of diodes are used to drop the voltage to approx. 6 V for the servos. 3 low drop voltage regulators (LP 2954) power the main brain (in the moment an Arduino Mega 2560), sensors, amplifiers etc. rmp3 is still not working with the Arduino ...</p>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:54:15 -0400Hexapod with Ultrsonic Sensor and Remote Controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-with-ultrsonic-sensor-and-remote-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hallo! This is my complete self build and constructed HEXAPOD. I work on it since 2009 and this Winter I realised a Ultrasonic Sensor. It can now walk through the Room and see Objects that are in its way. Because some Persons said , I should post it as aRobot, I do so now. Technics: AMega 1284p, SD21 Servocontroller, SRF02 US-Sensor, 4 Channel Remote Control, 4X20 Char LCD Display, 18 Servos MG946R Towardpro, 2X 7.4V LiPo akku. Atmega 1284p.Board self Constructed with I2C Bus, 4 free programmable ...</p>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:21:17 -0400Tilterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tilter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Tilter, my rideable self balancing robot. I've been working on this here and there for a good few months now, with a total ban on other personal projects, so it's really great to have it at a stage where I can start field testing it. All the control is done by shifting the rider's center of gravity. When the rider leans forward, Tilter accelerates. Leaning back causes Tilter to decelerate and eventually drive backwards. Leaning left or right compresses the independent suspension, and Tilter ...</p>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:06:21 -0400First Robot Project - ArdBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-project-ardbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>04/18/2012: Hi everyone, I've decided to check out amateur robotics as a hobby. &nbsp;I came across a 7-part series in Servo Magazine by Gordon McComb on how to build the "ArdBot", so I've chosen this as my first project. I've purchased all of the components so now I'm ready to start the build! I'll post updates and pics as I progress. Looking forward to learning and sharing on this site. -Ken Update - 04/19/2012: Hi everyone, Here are a couple pics of the components that I purchased and will be ...</p>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:05:48 -0400Project Robotix 5 :https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-robotix-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ROBOTIX 5 PROJECT (Sorry, the video are in french because I don't speak english very well and my robot understand only vocal instructions in french. If there are people whose speak a little french they can see on the video that the robot listen for instructions ...</p>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:28:46 -0400Mechanical Geniehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mechanical-genie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! what i'm about to show you will gonna creep yer life out!...well sorta, let me introduce to you....... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; well, where do i start, hmh, while watching an episode of "flapjack", a thing came to my mind...what if i make this creepy little character in this episode? then i ...</p>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:42:56 -0400dirt bike the carbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dirt-bike-the-carbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my car robot. it is very simple to make all you need is the base of that "cyclones" project we worked on earlier. you need to stick the motors into the gears and solder wires to the motor. now tape each wire o the tip of the battery. done! </p>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:18:03 -0400dash the remote control car robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dash-the-remote-control-car-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i made this project with my friend Ness. we got the parts from a remote control car named "cyclones". all we needed to do is tape or glue the battery pack to the switch and the bottom of the battery pack to the motor. then add a tin can so you can have a body. i can't seem to find wheels that fit it so please comment on wheels you think might fit.</p>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:07:11 -0400blinkyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blinky-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>here is my robot named blinky. i ordered these parts from @chris the carpenter. he has 4 AAA alkanine batteris, a servo for the head, 2 geared motors, and a few LEDs. please comment on how to operate on a picaxe to make the motors move(by that i mean write down a code that has worked for you) also, @AAronsuper1 helped me. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:57:57 -0400Minecraft Creeperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minecraft-creeper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, Greetings from Hong Kong. This is my first Arduino project. I have worked with the handyboard and NXT few years ago. The Arduino seems popular and easy to get into for people from non-electronic background like me, so I decided to build something simple to get myself familiarize with the Arduino board and interfaces. For the look I decided to make it the Minecraft Creeper, for the non-gamers, it's a iconic mob that appears in the 8-bit inspired 3D game Minecraft. If you havent try it before, ...</p>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:57:35 -0400Project #2 - Quadruped pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-2-quadruped-pet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This bot now walks! slowly...but it walks!&nbsp; This is the project I am working on atm, relatively happy with the build now and working on coding. Also attached a first vid of basic moves like sitting down, sitting up, standing (which because it is relatively random which position it chooses happens three times in a row in this vid). After the third time it stands up you can see me lifting it to postition it's legs better (the build is to flexible, so the bot sometimes doesn't manage to fully stand ...</p>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:15:46 -0400Rover kitten locatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-kitten-locator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello to all and thank you for looking at my ongoing project. This is my first LMR project, inspired by all the fine examples on this website. So far I have built my chasis from scratch, and modified 4 servos for continuous rotation, and use 4 servos to navigate. The tools used to build the chasis were a drill press, dremel tool, scroll saw. I would appreciate any feedback to help continue the development of the platform. I would like to add a basic arm, web cam (cell phone), navigation sensors, ...</p>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:38:03 -0400Merkur construction sethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/merkur-construction-set<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Some robot-builder asked me to introduce construction set called Merkur. It is simular to Meccano or Erector, but you can buy it still today. It is produced in Czech Republic. The company is also making things for robotics, like robotic arms, printers,&nbsp;six-legged walkers&nbsp;or line followers. http://www.merkurtoys.cz/en/ </p>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:37:50 -0400The Visible Kitteh Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-visible-kitteh-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My latest project isn't much of a robot in the traditional sense. That is it has virtually no moving parts. It will all told in fact have 1 single linear actuator. However since it does have at least one and is controlled by a computer brain and more importantly I think people will find it interesting I wanted to post it here. I call it The Visible Kitteh Project. The main page for the project can be found here: http://www.visiblekitteh.com Problem Description: We have a problem. His name is Timothy. ...</p>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:39:01 -0400Simple Simonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-simon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this super basic robot as a start-here style bot for a presentation I'm doing in a few weeks. I wanted something I could demonstrate building in realtime to a group of boyscouts. Simon is built with an arduino, dfrobot protoshield, breadboard, 2 parallax continuous rotation servos, 2 solarbotics wheels, a caster and a digital ir sensor. The whole thing is built with double sided tape (fritz start-here bot style). I should be able to demonstrate assembling him and uploading his program ...</p>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:46:24 -0400First line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first line follower, it uses a dspic33fj128mc802, 6 QRD1114 sensors, this motor driver http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9457 , this motors http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8911 (things that i win on the free day :D). i have already written the code for read the 6 sensors and obtain the line position and the motor driver part, now i'm tryng to write the pid routine. For read the sensor i use the scan capability of the pic and i take 10 sample of each channel and i do the average. The pic runs at ...</p>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:26:09 -0400Rocket Brand Studios Transmitterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-brand-studios-transmitter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; The Transmitter Kit from Rocket Brand Studios is a perfect way to add RC control to your robot or electronics project via a X-bee unit. We start with a&nbsp;FetaDuino, the Arduino-based LCD backpack system, add a nice Playstation-style joystick and then throw in some pots and buttons for good measure.&nbsp; &nbsp; Features: &nbsp; 16x2 LCDFetaDuino -- An Arduino-based backpack with volt regs, EEPROM, room for an X-bee and morePlayStation-style joystick2 Potentiometers2 Momentary Push-buttonsCut-outs ...</p>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:20:53 -0400Mini R2D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-r2d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A while back I stumbled upon a couple of plastic spheres sizes 16cm and 4cm in diameter. The spheres came in separate halves, making them ideal for a small robot project. So after 2 years of hardly touching anything robot, aside from a few minor modifications to my previous creations, I've decided to take on a more ambitious project. This time I set out to fullfill a promise I made to myself about 30 years ago and the same promise I made to my four year old son last year: I will build an R2D2! Because ...</p>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:50:57 -0400Plotterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plotter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It should be a CNC machine, but I have not found a way to cut polystyren or something soft. So I am only printing text. There is a problem with Y axis, it is not going straight and stepper motor is loosing steps, so the accuracy is bad.</p>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:19:09 -0400TLOR - The Little One Reloadedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tlor-the-little-one-reloaded<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a little robot I started building over the easter holidays just for fun. It has no special purpose nor any functionality that would be considered "cool". Just move around and avoid bumping into things.&nbsp; Maybe I'll add an RGB Led to the table tennis ball so it can display it's status. The code can be found on GitHub: TLOR &nbsp; TODO: 1. Add Sharp GP2D12 2. Remove ugly sticker from front :P 3. Replace 7805 by LM2940 low drop out voltage regulator 4. add RGB LED to the table tennis ball ...</p>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:23:39 -0400Very Simple Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/very-simple-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My robot is a hacked RC car controled by an Arduino Duemilanove. &nbsp; It has no sensors, &nbsp;but I have left room on my chasis so I can add some more later when I feel more comfortable around Arduino. &nbsp;Most of the time on this project was spent dealing with Arduino code and the motor shield. &nbsp; The chasis is a $7 RC car that I bought at Walmart. &nbsp;Cheap enough, as I would soon find out. &nbsp;After I stripped everything but the plastic frame, &nbsp;I added a plexiglass flat top that ...</p>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:31:34 -0400DuiBot1(8servo) && RYU(12servo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/duibot1-8servo-ryu-12servo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok. This is an upgrade(control) for my 8 servo 4 legged walker... now its using an arduino328 clone. Currently, its still remote controlled via hacked cheap R/C car rx/tx electronics... more to add: if remote control is not used, will go to autonomous mode, using either IR sensor or ultrasound sensor. currently, it only has 2 walking gaits (im still researching) and finding a *cool* walking gait :) &nbsp; &nbsp; here it is shown, rest mode... RF reciever clearly shown. here is a clearer shot of ...</p>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:27:30 -0400Singing Robot Betty9: Humanoidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/singing-robot-betty9-humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been building Robot Betty9 for about 10 years. She has an Arduino, a Basic Stamp, A Vex for her power rollerskates, and uses an EZ Robot board for AI, and face recognition. I am attempting to get her to walk. Quite a feet. </p>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:13:11 -0400Godo - Fully Customized Homemade Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/godo-fully-customized-homemade-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>--- LAST UPDATE: 10/27/2012 --- &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This project is an attempt to make a biped walker with full torso. It will have 20 DOFs when completed: 5 in each leg (that uses a kind of PLM - Parallel Leg Mechanism -&nbsp; with a lever that potentiates the torque of a small servo), 4 in each arm (with a functional hand), one in head to make UP-DOWN moves and one under the torso to make the LEFT-RIGHT turning moves. The control method utilizes a joystick of a PlayStation 2, which enables ...</p>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:50:15 -0400Franco 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/franco-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:07:12 -0400Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, i've seen many great robots in this site and thought about posting here my self. This is my first hexapod robot. I made the frame from plywood and plastic arduino case. Servos are powered by 4 AA batteries. </p>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:26:39 -0400EquipoiseBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/equipoisebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>EquipoiseBot is my two wheeled self balancing robot. It can be controlled using a homebuilt IR remote. This robot is based on a couple of PIC microcontrollers that work together. I have built all the mechanics and electronics from scratch. The robot uses two accelerometers and one gyro to make it balance. Two different values representing the angle of the robot are calculated. One from the accelerometers using the mathematical tangens-funktion and one from the gyro using integration. Those ...</p>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:51:42 -0400Simple line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-line-follower-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally, I've made my first bot! It's a basic 2 IR sensor line follower.The brain is an 89s52 chip with L293d&nbsp;motor driver Ic.Code compiled in Keil.Sorry for the choppy video work.(actually its a first robot+my first vedio shoot of a robot ) so hopefully I'll improve.I got so inspired by this that I've almost&nbsp;completed&nbsp;my second one though it's based on arduino(a 2 servo walker) so hopefully I'll post&nbsp;that soon too.Tell me what u think of this one though. </p>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:56:18 -0400Arduino version of LMR "Start Here"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-version-of-lmr-start-here<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is another attempt to build a "Start Here" clone. The photo is a prototype built with a reused mechanical &amp; electrical platform. I prefer Arduino for the brains because is open-source. Here I use an Arduino Nano for his small footprint but any other board can be used. UPDATE (May 11th 2012): Platform trimmed down, and wheels advanced. Now the performance is better. The motors' batteries now are between them and then the wheels don't slip in the turns. The weight is better balanced. I've ...</p>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:09:08 -0400Automated Robot with Metal Detectionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/automated-robot-with-metal-detection<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;The final project consist of a vehicle model which by means of the PIC 18f 4550 algorithm will go and search an entire rectangular room to see whether any metal elements are present. On its way it will be avoiding any type of obstacles with the aid of ultrasonic sensors. This project was chosen since there is a great interest in robotics as robotics is the new generation of technology. Robotics is also a way of helping people to suffer less in their everyday life style. For example this ...</p>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:01:58 -0400RC lawnmower controlled by Android phone!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-lawnmower-controlled-by-android-phone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody, First i present myself, so i am a 19 years old boy from france, i am actually studing at the university in tours ! I like technologics hackings and i like that website ! &nbsp; The first idea of my project : First i wanted to make a robot, controlled by a computer and using the WiFi Wireless, I have do it fastly, but on a day i post my project in a forum, and the people tell me "Why did you doesn't make a RC mower ?" my first reaction was "WTF ?" but i was thinking about it on my head, ...</p>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:43:42 -0400HammerHead - Touch sensors (I had no resources :/) - First in LMR! \o/https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hammerhead-touch-sensors-i-had-no-resources-first-in-lmr-o<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! Well, this is my first robot here at LMR. I see great robots in the galleries made ​​by people who have a lot of talent around the world. Well, my robot is very simple for two reasons: I am a beginner (I am glad to learn more here) and in the state where I live in Brazil is very difficult to buy components for robotics. Well, let's talk about the project. It is very simple, as already said, the robot is controlled by the Arduino functions with simple if / else: it has two sensors, ...</p>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:28:35 -0400Robot InMoov 3D printedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-inmoov-3d-printed<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is "InMoov", the robot you can print and animate. You have a 3D printer, some building skills, This project is for you!! This is a hand builded for a job (still picture commercial), it was supposed to be mobile but not animated and mostly be able to take human hand positions. Cables or fishing rods might be added in order to control it, but it was not the purpose of this work at first. I am now working on another model(for the fun), trying to animate it, I really would like to do it with computer ...</p>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:54:15 -0400Knives, Forks and Spoonshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/knives-forks-and-spoons<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Knives Forks and Spoons is my homage to Chopsticks and Chopsticks Jr.. (I hope to end up like Chopsticks Jr. - Beaten to death by a Model during a photo shoot.) &nbsp; But sereusly I learned a lot. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I got the idea for fame based walking - that's where each loop thru the main line program increments the frame variable to the next set of servo positions.&nbsp; I switched to Rechargeable batteries.&nbsp; I made the master of the Upper leg and cast copies of it. (Thanks ...</p>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:19:17 -0400TaLoS Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/talos-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody,I am back one year later, with my latest construction Red Dragon biped robot https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/27414. After my second construction, named Red-dragon V2 (humanoid) was too heavy and tall, wasn’t successful, I moved on constructing a new one Humanoid Robot, which I called it Talos. At this moment, I am doing some tests to make it walk, after it passed with success the balanced test.Talos, is a robot with height at 34 cm and its weight at 1.65 Kg.It consists ...</p>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:38:08 -0400Miller Engine Solar Popperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/miller-engine-solar-popper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>details coming soon thanks to noise0 for his Paco&nbsp; &nbsp; This is basically a light tracker using 2 x&nbsp;Miller SE&nbsp;and 2 x LDR. &nbsp; I used the Paco circuit but replaced it with a Miller solar engine. Its not the best design but it does work well in the sun.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Any comments are appreciated!&nbsp; </p>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:58:29 -0400no name yethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-name-yet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>basically an update of my previous bot scooter. more updates to come. &nbsp; some pictures: HEY!! its the new me :-) HELLO! still "no name" though.. beep beeeeep beep shown how the servo is mounted, with the plasctic L-bracket to hold the ultrasonic module. and another view &nbsp; top side showing the board and 08M picaxe.. no power switch yet&nbsp; :).. servo wires neatly tucked..though I will probably have to re-do the wirings going to the ultrasonic module..once I get a hold of those really ...</p>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:19:15 -0400Anthromod Mk1 Handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anthromod-mk1-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The anthromod Mk1 hand This is an ongoing project and I am working on improvements such as degrees of freedom etc. The plastic parts can be found here Development Blog here </p>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:32:27 -0400Kreishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kreis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is the base as you can see, it's not too large (took me a million years to cut the two plastic circles! ) down here I put the second and the third set of servos. I actually ordered 12, but one got broke so now i'm waiting for another. This is a novice mistake, to know for the future! down here I added cables and to communicate with Arduino, and a home made circuit board. this is the top of the board, there are plenty of wires! At the top of the body there will be the radio-receiver, and the ...</p>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:26:03 -0400TankBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It's supposed to compete in the Penn State Abington Fire Fighter competion 2013 (missed the 2012). &nbsp; Update: &nbsp; The copper sides were a little too thin and the RC servos a little too hard to mount.&nbsp; Now I've got 3/4" (probably pine - from the Home Depot cull bin) and VEX 2-wire motors. &nbsp; &nbsp; Anyone have a recommendation&nbsp;for a low cost but reasonably accurate quadrature encoder?&nbsp; I might just go with a pair of the VEX Optical Shaft Encoders but ...</p>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:05:40 -0400my first encounter of MCU and BOTshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-encounter-of-mcu-and-bots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot last 2008. I've worked on IR LEDs and Detectors to avoid the wall. Its movement is quite slow as it uses only 2 servo motors. Though only two pairs of IR LEDs and detectors, it has fairly good (small) range of vision. I am planning to put an ultrasonic sensor to help it in its movement and detection of obstacles (in this case the wall). The sensors (IR LEDs and detectors) are from my other robot, but the design and circuits are virtually the identical. BoeBot and SumoBots ...</p>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:02:11 -0400HeinyBot 2.0 Robotic Waiterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heinybot-2-0-robotic-waiter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HeinyBot 2.0, robot waiter in process of construction 100%. Four modes of operation provided. Manual, Static Waiter, Dynamic Waiter and Presentation. In manual mode using the remote control presented in this forum, section Something else. I promise more videos. Greetings. </p>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:48:37 -0400Bibi the quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bibi-the-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my 3rd robot and I thought now it was time to make one that walks! For this robot I used the Keil uVision4 compiler evaluation version. I also used the STM firmware library from ST.com which is called STM32F10x_StdPeriph_Lib_V3.5.0 This lib has a ready to go project structure which can be opened with the Keil compiler. A number of fixed files are required to make it work. Their names and where to put them can be seen in the image here: &nbsp; These files you must put in the directory STM32F10x_StdPeriph_Template In ...</p>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:29:24 -0400EL2ISA2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/el2isa2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE MARCH 18 2014: Well, it's been silent in that project since it was finished. Now, after EL2ISA2 broke down because of a leaking battery he was waiting to be re-born. That time has come now. I proudly present the new main board for EL2ISA2 (Click on the pictures to get the big size.) Left is the top side and right is the bottom side. U1 is a Atmega8 (but maybe a Atmega328) as the brain and U2 is a DRV8833 as motor driver. A MicroSD card MP3 module is waiting to give EL2ISA2 a voice. Now I ...</p>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:25:27 -0400RUN! (My first object avoider/wall follower)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/run-my-first-object-avoider-wall-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was built more to prove to myself that I could do it than anything else. More on that further down after some specs. EDIT: I used to be slightly ashamed of this robot. Mostly because of the missing things like just stopping the outside motor to turn instead of doing a backup/turn. Then I went to this Arduino Hackathon and took my 10 year old son out of school to go with me. The bot was missing some components so I grabbed a couple of transistors from the available parts bin and had to ...</p>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:48:38 -0400XCopter - I am horrible with original names..https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xcopter-i-am-horrible-with-original-names<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Although this project is marked complete, as we all know are they ever really complete??&nbsp; Anyway I again used the arduino UNO as my microcontroller as I really love their products..I have also used the SparkFun 9DoF sensorstick for the gyros,accelerometer, and magnetometer.. I used the FreeIMU code to read the sensorstick and produce a filtered yaw/pitch/roll angles.. They really did a great job and I didn't feel the need to attempt to reinvent the wheel on that as I have already ...</p>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:37:06 -0400omocha 2012https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omocha-2012<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i decided to build this robot for Istrobot 2012, namely Ketchup House contest. LEGO was the choice, as there wasnt enough time and requirements were for quite a powerful bot able to move cans with tomato sauce weighting about 160g each. plus i wanted to try it this way and as there is plenty of room (max robot size is 30x30cm) this was ideal for lego aproach. further info with videos will follow once i manage to implement algorithm to follow grid lines and collect cans. 21.3.2012added first viedeo ...</p>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:56:38 -0400Bit-E (a "Start Here" robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bit-e-a-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hello all, I was excited when I stumbled across the LMR website… how cool to make your own autonomous robot!&nbsp; I had always wanted to learn how to do this, but was quite intimidated by the prospect of actually trying.&nbsp; The instruction and sample code on this website (as well as enthusiasm), gave me the needed courage. I bought the bundle of parts from www.solarbotics.com (after convincing my wife I was doing it for the kidsJ).&nbsp; An hour later (with help from my kids), the first iteration ...</p>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:07:25 -0400Arduino RC Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had bought a RC Car from walmart for about $15 to use with the Arduino Motorshield a while back (see here). Fortunately, I had taken some pictures before I removed the RC receiver circuit from it. Turns out that its lot more efficient to use the onboard controller along with an Arduino instead of using a motorshield. I didnt some research and found out that many “cheap” RC cars use the same Realtek TX2 &amp; RX2 chips inside. I was lucky enough to find the same inside this RC car. I was able ...</p>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:02:58 -0400SpurtBot, Shadow Runnerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spurtbot-shadow-runner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This post will document a new SpurtBot design. This design integrates a mini breadboard and can be set up as a no-solder project for kids by pre-soldering wires to the motor. I plan to make take advantage of the solderless breadboard to make several variations, which I will document on other robot pages. Edit: I have posted detailed build instructions and a materials list over on Instructables. The video also provides a walk through of the build. Behavior The Shadow Runner will run from shadows. ...</p>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:47:18 -0400Makelangelo Polargraph Art Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/makelangelo-polargraph-art-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. This is my mural drawing art robot.&nbsp; The principle is simple: if you know the distance between the motors and the distance down to the pen you can find the string length with pythagorean theorem.&nbsp; We can do that anywhere on the wall, which means we can find how much to change the strings to move from A to B.&nbsp; Once I had it moving in straight lines I added GCODE support.&nbsp; I didn't want to type 10,000 gcode commands ...</p>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:44 -0400FRED solar rollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fred-solar-roller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have started finished work on my second robot. It uses a FRED solar engine, and is a really simple circuit; I salvaged a belt and pulley from a cassette player, and I am using it as the body; The belt will be used as the back wheel. A pinch roller I found in the same cassette will be used as a front wheel.&nbsp; It has been soldered directly to the motor.&nbsp; This has proven ineffective because the wheel is delicate and never stays put.&nbsp; Instead, I used some 16 gauge solid core wire to poke ...</p>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:16 -0400Selfmade 5 DOF Manipulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/selfmade-5-dof-manipulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello world! This is my very first robotic project. I made a 5 degrees of freedom manipulator arm completely from scratch. First thing i want to say is that this guy with his project was my inspiration for doing this: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/18504. To be honest (and as everyone can see ;) i copied much from his design. Thank you very much for your great work! And i'm very sad we can't buy the supermodified boards anymore, because my plan was to use them for my robot ): I ...</p>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:32:12 -0400Rooby the butler robot (WIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rooby-the-butler-robot-wip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last fall my wife bought a powerful vacuum and I got the green light to transform our Roomba into a butler robot. So I went to Home Depot and bought a few PVC and ABS pipes and connectors and mounted them on top of Roomba. I cut a square hole with my Dremel in the T connector and placed there my Chumby One that will be used as the brain. The name is a combination between Roomba and Chumby, thus Rooby. Chumby needs 5V regulated, so I bought a 5V switching regulator from Pololu so I can power it directly ...</p>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:18:38 -0400Houston (WIP)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/houston-wip<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>There's a science fiction novel I have, (About a robot of course.) Where a secondary character attempts to use some time management software to schedule a minor task he's about to embark on. When the computer informs him he can do it in (as i recall) eleven years, he gets insistent and demands it sets this task to a higher priority.&nbsp; SO it lists for him all the other high priority tasks that MUST be done first--Repair of structure that's about to collapse, requiring&nbsp; tools that are in ...</p>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:01:48 -0400SERVO-BOT-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/servo-bot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:46:55 -0400Sc00terhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sc00ter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, My first post here. Currently posting one of my 3 robots. I will name this one 'sc00t3r', just scooting around in the room. :) wheels are from a laser cut acrylic board 5m thick, with rubber edges as its traction. gearmotors are generic clones.Sensor is from DPRG site named IR proximity sensor. It uses a 12C508/9 PIC chip, bunch of LEDs and a 38KHz IR sensor module(found on TVs/VCR). Control to motor is from a PIC12F675 -&gt; PWM control -&gt; motor drivers. Language used is Hitech C. ...</p>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:07:05 -0400Robot_001https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-001<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My goal is to build a fully autonomous robot that communicates with my PC via wireless communication.On computer I wish to display sensor values and allow for user control.I am interested in implementing a path-finding algorithm similar to that used in computer games, and also having the ability to map its environment and display it on the computer in a 3D world. I think once I figure out how to access a serial port in code, the computer side of the project will be fairly easy. I think the most difficult ...</p>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:51:41 -0400Primo S2000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/primo-s2000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the third version of Primo. It has ultrasound sensor and bumper. I used my Aperia Arc S like webcam . </p>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:41:45 -0400My First robot- the line tracerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-the-line-tracer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is my first robot and it is mainly made up from scrap. 2 motors+motor driving IC+sensor logic board+4sensors side view sensor logic board for 4 sensors using LM324N+voltage regilator circuit using 7805 IC this sensor board was too unreliable that's why i fabricated the pcb below this is the logic board for controlling 8 sensors with led indication+2 sensor board I have modified the robot a lot after this but the pics r not currently available, soon I will upload them also. </p>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:14:05 -0500The FetaDuinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-fetaduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Ah yes, the FetaDuino. It's the best gosh-darn Arduino-based LCD controller, named after cheese, that you will see today. It goes with everything! &nbsp;The FetaDuino is the brainchild of Mr. Patrick McCabe of patrickmccabemakes.com. Originally, it was designed for use in stationary control panels and handheld transmitters. It contained a “full size” atmega 328 and through-hole components. I personally have a couple of these original designs and they are simply fantastic. Building on ...</p>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:58:21 -0500Solar Spinner BEAM bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-spinner-beam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been doing some BEAM bot work on the side. Nothing exciting but I wanted to keep making them to get some practice/experience for future projects with solar circuits. This is basically a replica of the solar spinner thats posted here. I will add more pictures soon.&nbsp;Pictures and video added. Update: Added a 10uF capacitor between pin 2 and 3 of the 1381 voltage trigger as a timing capacitor. Thanks to Gareth's comments. Added video. &nbsp; &nbsp; Finished picture after adding the 10uF ...</p>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:59:44 -0500Leo 1.2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leo-1-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Why Leo 1.2? I decided to name this robot Leo in honor of one of my heroes, Leonardo da Vinci. Plus, I thought it was a really cool name for a robot! I called him Leo 1.2 because I actually designed him and started working on him 3 years ago (Leo 1.0). Then life got busy and I put it aside for a while. I picked it up again about a year ago and worked a little (Leo 1.1), but I boxed him up for a move and all but forgot about the project. Finally, I decided to buckle down and finish him (Leo 1.2) and ...</p>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:35:50 -0500"Bob" 1 Medium Duty Mobile Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bob-1-medium-duty-mobile-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a custom mobile robot base. &nbsp;It will carry an addition 30lbs of payload. &nbsp; The chassis is laser cut from 1/8" Aluminum and uses two Globe12VDC motors w/ HEDS Encoders. It has the following features: Arduino MEGA 2560Ardumoto Motor Driver SheildZagros Robotics Power Distribution BoardPrototying SheldBlue SMiRF bluetooth modem(2) 12vdc 7amp/hr sealed lead acid batteries.&nbsp; </p>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:03:11 -0500Ar-Duhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ar-du<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ar-Du is finally finished. &nbsp; The block diagram: Digital I/O PINs:Pin0 (Rx) : BT module Tx PinPin1 (Tx) : BT module Rx PinPin2 : NewSoftSerial Rx – JPEG camera TxPin3 : NewSoftSerial Tx – JPEG camera RxPin4 : Motor1 diredtion select&nbsp;Pin5 : Motor1 speed (PWM)&nbsp;Pin6 : Motor2 speed (PWM)Pin7 : Motor2 diredtion selectPin8 : Sound ModulePin9 : Head rotating servoPin10 : Blue LEDPin11 : Red LEDPin12 : Ultrasound module – Trigger pinPin13 : Ultrasound module – Echo pin Analog PINs:Analog0 ...</p>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:17:18 -0500TurtleDuinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtleduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, finally I have finished my first robot, I&nbsp;named it&nbsp;"TurtleDuino" &nbsp;(you'll see why?). &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:19:32 -0500bottle hourglasshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bottle-hourglass<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a hourglass made by 2 bottles.i cut the top of the bottle and glued.a simple project it shows 1 minute. </p>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:48:35 -0500carboard robotichandhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/carboard-robotichand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>a carboard robotic hand for lifting small weights.it is powered by hydrolic.i saw a model from internet.then i made it by my own</p>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:34:44 -0500Horus Lambdahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/horus-lambda<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Competition video added, some other nice bots in it as well:) This is my 3kg sumo robot for this years Robot SM(the swedish national championship in robotics). &nbsp; It's driven by four Lynxmotion GHM03 motors with Lynxmotion TSR04 tires on the axles. It will be controlled by an Arduino Mega 2560, which I'm going to program with plain old C. I will not have time to write libraries for the HC-SR04s in C, Wiring it is! :) It sees the world via four SR-04 Ultrasonic sensors; one in the front, one on ...</p>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:12:01 -0500Project #1 - object avoiding robot that's afraid of the darkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-1-object-avoiding-robot-thats-afraid-of-the-dark<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, &nbsp; This is my first project, a basic object avoiding robot based on the Start Here tutorial, but using Arduino.&nbsp; It uses an IR sensor to detect objects and decides which way is best to go, when it goes somewhere dark it will turn around. I've made some changes to the code and the build of the robot, changed the build to make it a little bit tidier, but also needed to make it a bit easier for the robot to turn. Main reason to change the build though was that everything was stuck together ...</p>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:59:33 -0500Remote telemetry on a budget!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-telemetry-on-a-budget<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As an additon to my arduino assisted RC truck project, I made a telemetry system for my truck, and I'm sure it will eventually end up being used on as a debugging tool on my robots too! I used the following components from eBay (price includes shipping, but is approximate) $10 RF links $4 LCD screen 2 arduinos (already had them, and one of these will already be on any robot of mine) free rotary encoder&nbsp;+ ps2 decoder salvaged from a mouse. I also ordered 10 thermistors ($2.50) but I haven't installed ...</p>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:36:26 -0500Mini-Butlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-butler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mini-Butler Butler is a very unused word and will work great with voice commands to ignitiate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Butler will be able to hold conversation with an individual.&nbsp;&nbsp;Butler will be able to turn on the spot to get out of tight spots or respond to voice command.&nbsp; If butler does not recognize command, he will ask what do you mean?&nbsp; Hope to have robot understand new term and add&nbsp;it into his language.&nbsp; The AI will be interactive and able to improve.&nbsp; On humans, we ...</p>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:48:40 -05005 axis robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/5-axis-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robotic arm is made of 3 small and 3 standart sized servos. I am steering it with gamepad, computer, C# , serial link and Pickaxe 20M2. For more user comfort&nbsp;I have added inverse kinematics. </p>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:17:12 -0500Printerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/printer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made a simple printer made of Merkur, something like Meccano. There are two stepper motor power by 12 V and one servo + electronics powered by 6 V. It can print small monochrome images. </p>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:12:02 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-25<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project was a lot of fun. Let me just say a big thank you to Ignoblegnome for all the help and right-on-time advice. I'm definitely hooked! The frame is made from dichloromethane-bonded acrylic (much easier than I thought, by the way). She's got the Sharp IR sensor to look around with, although I'm a bit disappointed with the distance vs. reading curve that it produces. Makes it very hard for the bot to approach things up close. Also, it has a Pololu IR sensor array pointed at the floor in ...</p>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:17:09 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-24<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot ever. </p>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:45:21 -0500TROBOT Servo Grippershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trobot-servo-grippers<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple gear driven servo gripper, laser cut out of ABS. &nbsp;Designed to be a low-cost addition to my TROBOT 4.0 project. Servo drives one gipper finger with a 32 pitch 1.5" dia. gear cut into each of them. &nbsp; Here is the smaller version for the TROBOT 3: </p>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:42:57 -0500Butler Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/butler-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; 2/13/2012 So today I started drawing up plans for a very simplistic "butler" type robot. It would have a base with 4 continuous rotation servos, and an omni wheel attached to each, making it very mobile. On the base would be a wooden support with a tray on top for putting food and stuff. It would be controlled via IR, and I could possibly add some sensors later. Let's say you're in the kitchen preparing drinks, you could put them on the tray when you're done and then use the remote to guide ...</p>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:03:36 -0500Basic 74AC240 Bicore https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/basic-74ac240-bicore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here he is, after three hours of soldering. His brain is the exact one from the "Junkbots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels" book. He's still a work in progress, and I still want to add some indicator LEDs and some solar cells so he can charge a battery. Also, I'm really new to this stuff, and I would appreciate any tips and/or constructive criticism and/or ideas.&nbsp; His body was from a kit called a brush bot that I modded a little with a dremel tool. A good view of his brain: An even better view ...</p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:44:17 -0500ASAR object tracking bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/asar-object-tracking-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Overview: This is ASAR a robot built with an intention of using a raspberry pi as its brain.&nbsp; Unfortunately the raspberry pi is not available until the end of May 2012, so I am having to tether it to my laptop whilst I develop the software for its behaviour. Physical components: Physically the robot consists of a webcam mounted on a pan and tilt bracket with two servos and it is using a H Bridge IC to drive the motors in a hacked Big Trak Jr chasis (cheapest way to get two DC motors in a chasis ...</p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:15 -0500Miniature Balancing Autonomous Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/miniature-balancing-autonomous-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One of my dreams has been to make a kit of a miniature balancing robot. I've been working on this some time now, coming up with a way to make a reasonable number of them (5). Here is more info on it, in a prezi: http://prezi.com/kpxcxt4rfckx/miniature-balancing-robot-kit/ Here is the user manual (v4): &nbsp;google docs I attached the source code (in C, for freescale HCS08 QE128 8 bit processor). Here is another video showing a second in action - &nbsp;one built by a buddy who provided some feedback ...</p>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:29:28 -0500My first robot, and a work in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-and-a-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, LMRers! LMRites? Hmmm... Anyhow, I'm a raw beginner at this, and have little grasp of electronics. However, I figured I'd give it a shot, since I'm interested and I have a little free time these days. I'm not entirely sure what this little 'bot will do when complete (if it ever is).&nbsp;My first task is to get it to move reliably. I started with the Magician Chassis (Dagu) from Sparkfun. It's handy in that it's inexpensive, and comes with gear motors. Just add batteries, sensors and a controller! ...</p>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:41:29 -0500Ardu-servo-boto-thingeyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardu-servo-boto-thingey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot! Built from an Arduino UNO, some Lego I had lying around, and a couple of 9g servos... The IR and remote have been scavenged from a remote controlled light bulb, which is why it has so many nice colors. I'm still fumbling around with the code - I might need some help with that at some point. That's it for now, as I mainly made this to just see if I could. I'll probably take it apart again soon and reuse the parts for something more interesting I guess. </p>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:07:56 -0500CH4RL13, my robot pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ch4rl13-my-robot-pet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. I have experience with programming but all of the electronics and engineering stuff is new to me. My prototype gets around pretty well when the sensors work properly, but I'm getting some voltage spikes that make it tricky. Eventually this robot will have a few more lights, a PIR sensor, a servo, a small speaker, and a simple control panel for setting operating modes. Plus a sleek acrylic chassis. I decided to go with an Arduino Nano instead of my Uno.&nbsp;In addition ...</p>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:11:00 -0500Zombie bot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zombie-bot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is some teaser footage of testing my animatronic zombie. I've been building this in my spare time out of whatever I have laying around. Ultimately I wanted to create something that can crawl around independently without being tethered or operated.This is just a test of the facial mechanisms for the head. This project exists solely to allow me to see what I can do to create something alarming, and that responds to its environment. It is a long term project so more posts will surely follow. In ...</p>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:53:24 -0500Hexapod Robot using Arduino - Full Source Code Availablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-robot-using-arduino-full-source-code-available<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I have seen quite a lot of Hexapod robots on the internet with high torque servos with ATOM processors, but not the amazing Arduino with 9g servos, so I thought it might be a good project building one! I don't usually have time during the week, so I do most the theory and calculations at nights, and leave the testing, building at weekends. I am very happy to share my code, but I don't want you to turn to me after downloading my code and say, "hey you code won't work!" So I won't ...</p>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:32:17 -0500My Spurtbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-spurtbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A long, long time ago, I went to Maker Faire NYC. To be precise, 4 months ago in September. While at Maker Faire, I bought a Spurtbot kit from ignoblegnome, and I have finally built it! I'd like to thank him for putting these kits together, it works really well. The parts are cheap ($8), but it still follows a line pretty well. I followed the instructions pretty much to the word, although instead of hotglue I built the chassis with superglue and double sided sticky tape. Also, I found that the resistor ...</p>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:18:39 -0500Squidgehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/squidge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had a Picaxe28 board lying around that i hadn't used and had been wanting to do something similar to the LMR start here bot for awhile now because it seemed to be a great starting point for using Picaxe's, so i decided to make a small bot based on that. I made a little compact bot design with small pololu motors and included some Leds and Bi Leds to flash and change color dependant on the IR sensor input. I modified the code to include some Leds and different bot movements from the original code. After ...</p>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:37:21 -0500Propagator!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/propagator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is really just a reworking of my Ardbot, where I've replaced the Arduino with the (awesome) Gadget Gangster Propellor Platform USB (http://gadgetgangster.com/find-a-project/56?projectnum=257). I've built the 444-AVXB from Rocket Brand Studios (https://sites.google.com/a/rocketbrandstudios.com/rocket-brand-studios/store/pcb-s-and-boards/444-avxb-robot-module) and I must say that it "just works" - no problems whatsoever. I've been wanting to learn Spin so I thought this might be a fun way to apply ...</p>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:28:20 -0500Simple Treaded Rrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-treaded-rrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot MPU AtMega169(Butterfly dev kit) every information is attached in the uploaded files including source code 6 servos, 2 DC moters, radio modem(RS-232) and so on. </p>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:51:43 -0500LFCD, my first line-followand collision-detection bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lfcd-my-first-line-followand-collision-detection-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I can not specify the cost exactly, because is used a lot of old stuff lieng around. I am still working on it. I want to make it easy rebuildable and low-cost programable. </p>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:07:27 -0500First of many...hopefully.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-of-many-hopefully<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot. It had been awhile since I did anything with electronics, so I had quite a bit of refreshers needed on soldering, etc... I modeled this robot after the "start here" model on LMR site with a few modifications. The first version I built had a 3xAA battery holder (the one that came with the Picaxe controller) but I wanted the ability to recharge the unit easily so I replaced it with a 5V charger battery from Radio Shack. The charger has a USB for charging the battery pack ...</p>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:16:36 -0500The Watcher - update 8 March 2012https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-watcher-update-8-march-2012<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! Here is my first robot. It is so sweet:) I love it! :) At the moment it is not autonomous, but in the future it should be. It was not so easy to fit all the components into this little chassis, that’s why there are so many cables and wires. Actually in my plans was to attach ipcam on it, but now there are no place for the cam. Maybe I will build one floor more, or some how else fit the cam on it. Like you saw on the video I`am controlling the robot via Xbee, but in the future I ...</p>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:05:47 -0500first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:47:28 -0500Self Navigating Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-navigating-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Here's my first robot that I’ve been working on lately. At the moment it navigates via the Ping))) ultrasonic sensor. When it detects an object in front of it, it scans left and right and determines which direction is greater, then turns and travels in that direction (timing still rough). The main purpose of this robot was to learn more about programming and electronics in general. I'm studying renewable energy engineering at uni, but a recent course project involving building a robot and ...</p>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:04:51 -0500Sandbot gets a Brain Transplanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sandbot-gets-a-brain-transplant<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The first incarnation of Sandbot seems to have yielded some successful results (see https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/30447). It can successfully navigate its way around a room and avoid obstacles along the way. The robot's mechanical structure is sound, there is plenty of motor torque and the design is modular enough to allow for easy expansion. It was implemented with a PIC16F88 and there is still a lot of mileage in that processor yet. Many thanks to those that offered good advice ...</p>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:44:00 -0500First robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-4<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was a first robot - really just about getting to try out the technology, learn techniques and get up to speed with how to do this stuff. It avoids obstacles and communicates info about its environment to the laptop. More info on the blog... http://speculatrix.tumblr.com/post/17715143901/getting-started I'll be pulling this apart soon to use the parts to build the next robot. </p>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:04:13 -0500Fish Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fish-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Videos: Introducing FishTankFishTank UpdateFish Tank Meets Piranha TankCode: ver 0.3 is the basic code with obstacle avoidance and IR followingver 0.4 adds some logic to help when stuck in a corner experiening quick repetitive turns, backing up if too close, and general cleanup&nbsp; Update 2012-09-20:&nbsp;Nemesis! Fish Tank is pursued by his nemesis, Piranha Tank! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 2012-09-06: Fish Tank finally has some fish food. I made a couple of little IR beacons built into little ...</p>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:25:58 -0500ERV-2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/erv-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second version of my ERV-1 robot. &nbsp; &nbsp; Update : 27-2-2012 Picaxe 28x1 Project-board mounted above the motors. Home-made Power supply board, with one row for 1,5 volts and one row for 4,5 volts. Modified cable for the IR-sensors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The changes are: Compact design, a few improvements and the battery standing for more room for other parts. With integrated speaker. </p>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:14:35 -0500Yolobot Ihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yolobot-i-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first prototype using Arduino: Arduino UNO, Two continuous rotation modified servos, Tamiya track &amp; wheels set, Ultrasonic sensor SR-04 and a generic infrared sensor </p>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:25:22 -0500My first biped 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-biped-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt into making a biped walker.&nbsp; I have no such background in either electronics or robotics.&nbsp; Nor do i have any experience with tools or crafting.&nbsp; My first robot was the start here bot kit that i got from solarbotics.&nbsp; I had a blast putting it together. While i learned a lot from that kit it made me hungry for more. So for Christmas I got a new Picaxe 28 board and 8 servos and went to work trying to do something else. After a while and many failed attempts ...</p>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:28:55 -0500Arduino-based line-following robot using Pololu QTR-8RC sensor (Faz3a II)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-based-line-following-robot-using-pololu-qtr-8rc-sensor-faz3a-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first line-following robot. This is the parts list: ELECTRONICS Arduino Uno Adafruit motor shield Pololu QTR-8RC line sensor. I used only 5 sensors. Pololu 30:1 micro motor 7.2V (6 X AA NiMh batteries) &nbsp; MISC DVD case Wires Wire straps 3 screws and about a dozen nuts to act as raisers. Their screws length depends on height of your battery stack. &nbsp; SOFTWARE Arduino IDE 1.0 Adafruit motor shield library Pololu QTR-8RC Arduino library &nbsp; </p>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:42:49 -0500Heathkit Heroshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heathkit-heros<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>These are some of the Heathkit Heros I've restored over the years. I don't mark complete, because Heathkits are never complete, they are always evolving... I'll post more pictures later. Kevin... </p>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:08:08 -0500Droid Rock Crawlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/droid-rock-crawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> So this robot isn’t autonomous but it’s still pretty cool. I had some spare time to grab one of the platforms from my university and thought it would be pretty neat to have it be controlled via Android or a PC. I wrote a serial communications protocol and this was the perfect test. The bot is controlled locally by a DFRobot Romeo Arduino board. Communication is made over Bluetooth to an Android phone. The phone basically sets up a touch listener and maps the touch event’s X/Y coordinates ...</p>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:46:52 -0500BigRonnhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bigronn<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:44:09 -0500My Arduino Ping Display Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-arduino-ping-display-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you like this job, please vote! Thanks so much &nbsp; Vote here:&nbsp;http://www.instructables.com/contest/arduino2012/?show=ENTRIES </p>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:22:24 -0500Android controlled Arduino Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-controlled-arduino-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> As the name says… this is a robot, me and a friend of mine (http://bytesandlogics.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/android_arduino/) attempted, which makes the use of the Arduino and the android platform. It’s a simple bot which has an arduino board, powered by the Atmega328 microcontroller, as the brain. However the microcontroller receives its command from an Android phone. The inspiration for the project was to acquire the ability to affect the physical environment around us using a device to ...</p>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:03:43 -0500Robo1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This is my first robot i have ever build. it is not finished yet, but that is because i don't have found an good power source to deliver enough volt and amps(ideas are welcome) when it is done, it should be able to bring me on the command of a button press on my iphone a beer. i have givin it a on board pc and router, to make it easier to control it wireless and be able to give it in the future voice recognition. for now it can seek light, avoid objects, and ...</p>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:33:35 -0500Elder Pricehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/elder-price<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So here is my first attempt at micros with an ATTiny85 controlling a Max7219 display driver. These tutorials came in handy: http://tronixstuff.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/review-maxim-max7219-led-display-driver-ic/http://tronixstuff.wordpress.com/2011/11/23/using-an-attiny-as-an-arduino/ Update: due to its sunny disposition i have decided to name it: Elder Price. </p>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:46:45 -0500SMOREbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smorebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*Complete* is not really the correct word for it.&nbsp; While trying to set up the four pins with screw terminals on my high power project board, my buddy and I managed to completely ruin B.6 and B.7.&nbsp; After throwing around a lot of ideas, we can only imagine throwing a 330 ohm resister array chip in where the L293 is and connecting a bunch of servos up to it to make it a walker... maybe.&nbsp; It depends if the board is set up in a way where that is really feasible.&nbsp; The other option being ...</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:02 -0500Cooking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cooking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It uses a Parallax Basic Stamp and four servo motors. It will use a SOMO 14-D to read the recipes aloud. The buttons are going to be used to control the reading of the recipes. I took apart a Boe-Bot to use the chip, the servos and the frame. UPDATE: I have connected the SOMO and loaded the sound bytes to it. I used the AT-T text to speech online demo to record the voice because I wanted to give it a robotic british accent. http://www2.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php UPDATE: I finished putting ...</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:22:44 -0500start here robot...(spaghetti head)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot-spaghetti-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my start here robot.I put him together just to see that all the basics worked,so he will be in a constant state of development. The plan with this one is to make a good mainboard with the Pic 16f690 and try to add different sensors/modules/bits using my own shield's. The main reason for doing it this way, is because i want it to be user friendly,easy to add/remove functions and to make a good development platform of it. I'm trying to programm it in a way with so it will be more "fuzzy" ...</p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:20:45 -0500another hand made handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-hand-made-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> this is mine version of the hand made hand.i design it by cad software,made it by cnc,assembly it by my hand. it is so much fun,i like lmr. this is a simple version,only one servo.i will made a big version in the further. </p>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:57 -0500Arduino UNO Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-uno-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The components of my robot are 2 DC motors,a L293DNE H bridge,and the beloved Arduino UNO board.There are 2 infrared LED's in the front,and 2 fototransistors near them.On the board with the driver are also two voltage dividers for suplying the fototransistors.The infrared sensors are connected on A0 and A1,and the L293D is on A2,A3( left motor) and A4,A5(right motor). </p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:16:03 -0500HDD pethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hdd-pet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello all,long time no post. here is my new year building.the bot was driven by two solar se. </p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:42:24 -0500Mobile Autonomous Robot using the Kinecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-autonomous-robot-using-the-kinect<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Given a priori knowledge of the environment and the goal position, mobile robot navigation refers to the robot’s ability to safely move towards the goal using its knowledge and sensorial information of the surrounding environment. In fact, in mobile robot operating in unstructured environment, the knowledge of the environment is usually absent or partial. Therefore, obstacle detection and avoidance are always mentioned for mobile robot missions. Kinect is not only normal camera sensor but also ...</p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:21:34 -0500Jani-6https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jani-6<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot: Jani-6 (named after Johnny 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a Bluetooth&nbsp;remote controlled robot, which is scanning a Sharp IR distance sensor with a servo, and displaying the picture&nbsp;on the PC in Processing (LINK).&nbsp;The robot can be controlled with icons in Processing too.The AVR code is&nbsp;controlling the DC motors,&nbsp;rotating the servo to a given angle, measuring the Sharp sensor value, and sending the servo angle data and the sensor value to the PC via Bluetooth.&nbsp;(ATmega8 ...</p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:07:38 -0500WILL-Ihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/will-i<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot. WILL-I. The robot is controlled with an Atmel ATMega8 running on internal oscillator at 1MHz.&nbsp;It uses 3 microswitches and a servo rotated Sharp infrared distance sensor to detect the environment. The AVR is programmed in AVR-GCC with WinAVR+AVR Studio. The code is very simple. The robot waits until a microswitch is pushed. Than goes forward until it detects that an object in front of it is less than approximately&nbsp;10cm away (the measured ADC value is&nbsp;greater ...</p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:12:31 -05003 job robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-job-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robot has 3 jobs first there is a fan if you connect to the battery 2nd there is a light and it will glow when it's dark and you can can connect you iPod to the speaker and hear music. and when you turn on the fan the robot will spin half circle every time you turn the fan on.</p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:21:55 -0500Robot with solar cell https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-with-solar-cell<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi this is my first robot build with solar cell, remot control and with small cemera. you press the remot and it wil spin and go forward 2m and take video with cemera. this robot has twinpower solar and batery. this robot don't have any weels.this robot use the motor to move around. please comment what god and bad &nbsp; </p>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:38:47 -0500MAEP 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maep-2-0-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi! MAEP 2.0 is the second version of MAEP (please check it out if you haven't already). I won't go into all the details about things that are the same as the previous version. Power supplies: Same as version 1, a 9 volt alkaline battery for logic and a 4.8 volt NiCad battery for actuators. In addition, I bought a barrel jack adapter for the 9 volt battery, making it easier to hook up to the Arduino. CPU: Same Arduino Uno as the original MAEP, this time mounted on two of the headers that came with ...</p>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:13:03 -0500Robot Hack to make test platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-hack-to-make-test-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ok as this is hopefully going to be a ongoing project for a while i decided to put it in the robot section. Years ago i started getting a magazine called Real Robots and i started building the robot .... unfortunately i got so far then they stopped selling the magazine in my area leaving me with a part made robot. This got put away in a press and forgotton about ... until recently when i decided id like to learn about electronics and ...</p>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:44:32 -0500TinyTrackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tinytrack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is another similar type of "Start Here" robots. Wheels, MCU, IR sensor etc. Just trying to build a smallest robot I'd ever build. Thanks for Chris's NANO Undershield. It's a great shield for small project and also the first time try to use encoder. I use the small track from Pololu 22T track with their encoder and mini motors. They are great combination for small robot. The only thing need to be made is the chassis. Using polycarbonate for base, it's much stronger than acrylic. You can see ...</p>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:31:43 -0500Autonomous FireBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-firebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Project Design: Fire-bot is based on five parts: (i) PIC Development Board:PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller) (18F2550) is used for interfacing along with crystal oscillator, SIL connectors and crimp-shell. (ii) Fire Sensor Board: Three infra-red diodes are used for detecting flame with one LDR and two LM339 comparators. (iii) Motor Driver Board: 16 pin IC (L293D) is used as motor driving as and 2 DC geared motors are used. (iv) Obstacle Avoider Board: 2 infra-red emitters and receivers ...</p>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:30:19 -0500High Tide (Robotic Arm)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/high-tide-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robotic Arm with big servos, at least 2 of them. It will have voice recognition and also can be controlled with a nunchuck. In 1 week I will continue to work on it. At the end, all the components. Cheers </p>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:48:16 -0500Work Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/work-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello I have been scrounging junk again!&nbsp; -lol &nbsp; I'm still working on my Jansen walker project, but found this mechanical thingy (junk) at my job and was told I could have it. ( sorry for the crappy pictures, my phone camera sucks!&nbsp; -lol ) My coworkers find the concept of making robots from their junk very interesting and they are following along with my build. As such I've been allowed to work on this robot WHILE being on the clock paid at work! Granted I have to mess with ...</p>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:20:12 -0500Rover 5 + Bluetooth + Androidhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-5-bluetooth-android<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working on a new robot with the Rover 5 chassis. Here's my setup: Arduino Uno, Adafruit Motor Shiled w/&nbsp;&nbsp;2x SN754410 + BlueSmirf Silver. Here are some temp pics, it's still work in progress. I managed to cook one of the&nbsp;&nbsp;SN754410 while using a 64KHz pwm.. :) &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:37 -0500Lifted Magabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lifted-magabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE&nbsp;27 Jun 2012: New videos!&nbsp; The first one is of our new application for Google+ Hangouts.&nbsp; It allows you control a robot directly from a hangout, while seeing and hearing like if you were where it is. This way, you can not only talk to your friends but also follow them around their place or visit together and explore a new place, anywhere in the world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The second is of an event called Human 2.0, hosted by Ar, “the brainchild of a group ...</p>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:05:30 -0500Large Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/large-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another new video 3/4/12. &nbsp;I got it all together and it WORKS. &nbsp;I think it did pretty good, many changes to come. Added another video of me trying to pull myself on a snow sled, even though there isn't any snow :) &nbsp;it drained the battery at an alarming rate, I'm changing to 10:1 gear ratio and gonna have to increase voltage to maintain some speed. &nbsp;5:1 gear ratio is fine if I don't want to pull anything, but I want it to have a little more grunt. This is a work in progress ATM, ...</p>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:22 -0500funny walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/funny-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my funny walker made out of balsa, it tracks objects with two sonic sensors and has two settings, with one setting it will just sit and track with its head and the other it will walk towards and turn towards odjects and back up if it gets to close.&nbsp;unfortunately the robot does not move as quick as i would like without falling over and the lipoly voltage monitor is&nbsp;unreliable. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; the ...</p>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:50:31 -0500Two Shoeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/two-shoes<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first robot finally he comes yeah!! it's a random avoiding obstacles robot,but it's my first so it is special. Now i admire my opera, after i think at a 6 legged walker, a rover or a BEAM, has anyone some ideas?? </p>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:32 -0500Quadbot Puppyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadbot-puppy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Dagu Quadbot Chassis Picaxe 40x2 256k Eeprom Maestro 12 Servo Controller Sound Sensor Compass Sensor Switch Mode 3.5 Amp Power Supply for Circuits 5&nbsp;x AA NiMh Servo Power Connected direct to Batteries (via diode to drop voltage) Solar 9v @ 390mA w/ diode Latching Relay to turn on Solar Pan / Tilt Servo Head with: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 x Sharp 10 - 80 cm IR Sensors (Up, Down, Left, Right Tracking) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 x Sharp 20 - 150 cm IR Sensors (Left, Right Long Range Tracking) &nbsp; The ...</p>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:52:26 -0500Project Foothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-foot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the second mission into the world of robotics, with Project Foot. This is a continuation of concepts from my first Project Ping Pong (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/30836). The idea is to use my 'ping pong joint' as the ankle of a foot, and another servo to control the 'toe' joint (for lack of a better term) at the front of the foot. Seems simple enough, but will see how it goes in the real world. Would love comments if you would take the time. FR. </p>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:56:37 -0500Arduino assisted RC Truck with Anti Locking Brakeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-assisted-rc-truck-with-anti-locking-brakes<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I modified my old Stampede truck with my Arduino! I added Anti Locking Brakes (Reversed motor) </p>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:13:53 -0500School Bus,https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/school-bus<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my beetle-bot project. </p>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:32:14 -0500Initial Work on Rover 5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/initial-work-on-rover-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Am working on my first robot project - ie do something with the Rover 5 chassis Santa gave me for Christmas (2011). Status: Task 1 (done) was to get one of the motors going Task 2 (done) get all of the motors going Task 2A (No idea) work out what happened to my battery pack! Task 2B (done)&nbsp; fix motor 3... or is it 4? Task 3 (done) Get IR sensor and remote working, free rover from usb cable. Task 3B test, and probably replace motor controller board. Task 4 (in progress) calibrate the motors Update: ...</p>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:43:27 -0500First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. I've had an interest in electronics for as long as I can remember and began playing with PICAXE about 5 years ago, but never really got beyond the basic lighting an LED etc.&nbsp;A few months ago I came across the Arduino platform and really enjoyed programming with it and so decided to try and make a robot.&nbsp; The basic goals for the robot where to move around avoiding a collision in the first instance, then to investigate better programming techniques to avoid ...</p>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:04:46 -0500Fhotibothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fhotibot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Head can rotate now using a gear from an old vynil record player. Chapters 1. Meaning of Life 2. Let's start making3. Let's continue making4. Let's learn some microphone theory5. Prepare the head6. First throwback: Head rotation7. Turn the robot on and off8.&nbsp;The Software: State Machine9. Driver and Track Drive Software Made10. Track Drive Software Integrationtest&nbsp;11. Hierarchical Control System12. Remote Control to simulate the direction13. Mash up Behavior14. Find out where to go with ...</p>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:58:53 -0500Maus LearningBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maus-learningbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Our goal is to learn about robotics and programming as part of our homeschool lessons.&nbsp; We decided to use kits to help get us up and running faster and get into the meat of programming rather than construction right away. The parts we used are: DFRobot Arduino 2WD ChasisOptional encoder kit for both wheelsParallax Ping))) sensorPing))) servo mount to allow scanning motionArduinoArduino motor shieldScrew shield to allow access to all the pins covered up by the motor shield.As we continue our ...</p>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:01:41 -0500Project Ping Ponghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-ping-pong<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first folly into the world of robotics, Project Ping Pong - which is a different take on the locomotion of the biped robot. I have analysed the various biped designs of the robots here at LMR (great work everyone, some really nice projects going round!), and have thought up my own variation of the mechanics behind the joints to make the legs move (and oneday the arms too). Would love everyone's opinion / suggestions. Basically this is what I see as the problem with the 'typical' biped ...</p>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:31:41 -0500Cluster Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cluster-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. &nbsp;Arduino Uno based, although I will end up trying out a TI Launchpad brain as well. Total - $38 - not including Uno and proto-shield. Tamiya twin-motor gearbox, truck wheels/tires,round robot platform, ball caster - $25 Pololu TB6612 FNG motor driver and carrier - $9 Battery holders - $4 &nbsp; Cheap Pololu round robot chassis, Tamiya twin-motor gearboxes, Tamiya truck tires. &nbsp;9V battery pack for the Arduino. &nbsp;2 AA battery pack for the motors, although I need ...</p>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:15:49 -0500ORU12 (Temporary Name)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/oru12-temporary-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first foray into the robot building business. It is really just an experimental/training platform. It is rather large - base is 10'x12"x14" and the body is a 10" tube, 23" tall. It employs 2 motor/gearbox assemblies from a child's ride-on car. Power is supplied by 2 12 volt Ni-Cad batteries from Makita power tools. The 2 drive wheels are 10" x 3 1/2 " pneumatic. Also 2 supplementary casters are used. I plan to use 2 sonar rangers, multiple IR sensors and bumper switches. Initially, ...</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:45:11 -0500KafshaBot with Arduino Mega2560https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kafshabot-with-arduino-mega2560<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This Robot is based on home-made Aluminium chassis. The size is 40cm x 30cm x 4cm. This Robot has the following: Seq Item QTY Price 1 75:1 Metal Gearmotor 25Dx54L mm HP with 48 CPR Encoder 2 $37.00 2 Pololu Wheel 90x10mm Pair - Yellow 2 $10.00 3 Pololu Universal Aluminum Mounting Hub for 6mm Shaft Pair, 4-40 Holes 1 $8.00 4 IR Sharp sensors 2 $16.00 5 9 Degrees of Freedom - Sensor Stick 1 $90.00 6 APC220 Radio Communication Module 1 $54.00 7 Arduino Mega2560&nbsp; 1 $56.00 ...</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:07:56 -0500DAGU ROVER 5 SPIDER 4 CHANNEL ENCODERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dagu-rover-5-spider-4-channel-encoder<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys so this is my first robot, finally got it to move properly heres my source code. can you check if it looks ok thanks int motor1Pin = 6;int direct1Pin = 55;int curr1Pin = A0;int motor2Pin = 5;int direct2Pin = 58;int curr2Pin = A3;int motor3Pin = 4;int direct3Pin = 61;int curr3Pin = A6;int motor4Pin = 3;int direct4Pin = 64;int curr4Pin = A9;void setup(){pinMode(motor1Pin, OUTPUT);pinMode(direct1Pin, OUTPUT);pinMode(motor2Pin, OUTPUT);pinMode(direct2Pin, OUTPUT);pinMode(motor3Pin, OUTPUT);pinMode(direct3Pin, ...</p>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:02:06 -0500Analog 1 wall followinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/analog-1-wall-following<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>**Update 9/27/2012** &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally got around to adding a whisker to the robot that I'm happy with, it helps the robot get stuck far less then before, also it adds a third behavior with only 2 more components \o/.&nbsp; I added a different battery pack as well now it has 6 1.2volt 2500mAh NIMH cells.&nbsp; I changed from li-ion to NIMH for the more forgiving attributes, as now I'm attempting to build a solar panel for the robot. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I picked up ...</p>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:48:54 -0500Parallel robot moving nutshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/parallel-robot-moving-nuts<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello,Firstly, my apologies for my english. I'm french. The purpose of this machine is to make automatically stop-motion. I give it a video and it draw each picture of video with nuts. This project isn't finish. Actualy, it can take nut and place it wherever I want on a surface. But, nut doesn't stay in the good position, it rolls or falls. Probably because geometry of robot is not perfect and that nuts are placed with precision of 2mm above surface. To avoid having the nuts through on the electromagnet,I ...</p>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:54:34 -0500Cheap Servo Based Arm With Position Feedback and Electromagnet Pickerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheap-servo-based-arm-with-position-feedback-and-electromagnet-picker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I've found many great ideas on LMR and thought about posting a robot arm I worked on. This robot arm is controlled by an Arduino Mega based controller called Spider. It's a pretty cool controller very good for robots you can find details about it her on LMR. I wrote the software in Arduino and Delphi using OpenGL to draw the arm onscreen. The parts are cut on a laser from 3mm red transparent acrylic. It uses 15kg torque cheap servos which I bought from RC-Timer (which is pretty farfetched ...</p>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:25:25 -0500object avoidance https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys. This is my first robot. Couldn't have done it without Robot Builders bonanza and letsmakerobots. Did a lot of research before I decided to buy a bs2 from radio shack. Still got a lot to learn both hardware and software. My robot drives around avoiding objects with 4 Ir leds 2 IR modules . Since. Im new to programming I decided to modulate the leds at 38khz with. 556 . I had problems trying to.tune in both modules with 1 555 so I decided to use a 556. In the process of adding in a ...</p>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:39:27 -0500Observer v2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/observer-v2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I build my first wheeled robot. For now it has no special functions or sensors, but I'm planning to add those features later. Robot can be controlled with PC, Laptop or mobile phone, but I have ordered second bluetooth module. With this module I want to build a controller. So I hope you like it, and feel free to ask about something that might interest you. UPDATE 1.1 I've added lights and change controller from phone to arduino with accelerometer. For now it runs via laptop,&nbsp;but I've ordered ...</p>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:52:57 -0500Top of the hill robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/top-of-the-hill-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first try at competing in the National Robotics Challenge. There are a number of challenges involved, but I chose the Top of the Hill challenge. The goal is to pick up ping pong balls as fast as possible on a gravel field. Your robot can be remote controlled. Design elements:-Extremely lightweight. The main structure is honeycomb structured cardboard, which is stiff yet light. Electronics are RC airplane parts, wheels are foam, and other pieces are thin PVC sheets.-Wheel design allows ...</p>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:12:18 -0500Rotary walker entry for Rescue Robot Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rotary-walker-entry-for-rescue-robot-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Challenge &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The premise of the Rescue Robot contest is to construct a remote controlled vehicle capable of navigating a playing field filled with obstacles in order to retrieve ping-pong balls. &nbsp;The playing field is 18 feet by 10 feet and the obstacles that must be navigated include a 45-degree slope, an area filled with pea gravel, a 6-inch high wall, and a covered cave area.&nbsp; Each contestant must collect four ping-pong ...</p>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:43:32 -0500Building a Walker!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/building-a-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've started a new robot project. (I blame you guys for the inspiration!) I'm building a Jansen walking robot from scratch. This video shows both the cnc cutting a leg connector, and the parts cut during the video. &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 1/14/12 I got a big set back. After spending the gist of my weekend trying to cut the legs. The cnc I'm using appearantly can't handle my 3D leg design. It cuts 2D parts great but not 3D. I think this problem is because I'm cutting aluminum with a hobby mill. So ...</p>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:16:24 -0500Robot with webcamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-with-webcam<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This project was an attempt to create one of those “skype robots” which allow the user to navigate an area and communicate with people as if they were there themselves.&nbsp; It has a camera in its “eye” that streams live video footage to the operator.&nbsp; This camera also has a mic, so the operator can hear what the robot hears.&nbsp; A walky-talky is mounted on the robot to allow the operator to communicate with people though the robot.&nbsp; Overall it mimics the operation of ...</p>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:25:17 -0500Locomotion experiment- rotary walker https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/locomotion-experiment-rotary-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The gravel used in the Top of the Hill event at the NRC makes it hard for robots to maneuver. Wheels are likely to sink in, and treads will often jam with gravel. This is why I experimented with this weird type of locomotion, known as rotary walking. My goal was to allow a robot to easily cross gravel. Although I did not invent this type of locomotion, I did change the angles of the wheels and connecting rods from&nbsp;previous&nbsp;methods, and I believe this to be one of the first documented attempts. &nbsp; Design ...</p>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:51:30 -0500Whirligig mini sumo robot- No microcontroller!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/whirligig-mini-sumo-robot-no-microcontroller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my attempt at making a mini sumo for the NRC that uses circuitry instead of an expensive microcontroller.&nbsp; Each switch is wired to reverse one wheel. When triggered, the robot switches from defense, or spinning, to offence, where it runs against the opponent. &nbsp; Design elements:-Bottom panel’s height can be adjusted. This allows the skirt to be moved close to the floor, preventing opponents from wedging under&nbsp;-To save cost even the battery connectors were homemade. By taking ...</p>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:41:57 -0500ERV-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/erv-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my new robot. I'm now working on the servo's for the IR sensors. Do you guys mabye now a name? &nbsp; &nbsp; Update 18-1-2012 </p>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:54:01 -0500MR Get-a-beerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-get-a-beer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; - First of all, Appolgies for the crappy pictures, I will be updating them with better ones, more info, and maybe some video. &nbsp; &nbsp; I decided to build a robot that could navigate around the house, know it's location, pickup items, (bottles, cans ect) and move them to another location. Although I still have some bugs to fix, it mostly works. &nbsp; The chassis is and RC tank made by Heng-Long, about $75. A good platform to start with, and lots motors and gearboxes for future projects, ...</p>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:18:24 -0500AmsterBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/amsterbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was in Amsterdam for New years eve and ended up buying myself a coffee cup that came in a cool box. After I got home I put away my new cup and then thought about what I could do with this little box.... XXX AmsterBOT was born Been playing with the code and learning a lot. I added a little video of Amsterbot's dance. Next step is the Sensor. &nbsp; PS- I asked my Lady to marry me on New years eve in Amsterdam.. so this bot is getting a machine shop made custom body and I already have a new dome ...</p>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:58:53 -0500BEAM Headbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beam-headbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well here my latest build. is a Headbot from the Junkbots book, I tried using photo transistors for light sensors but it was not really working, then I pulled two small solar cells and it made the trick, still I am looking for other sensors to use, I would like to use the solar cells to power the bot :P I tried to hook up the cells with the battery but it reduced the sensitivity and movement considerably Any ideas for good sensors?? &nbsp; EZ </p>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:35:50 -0500robotic microhandlinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-microhandling<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi all, I wish to share with you my last robot: the robotic microhandler. It is controlled by processing GUI created with GUI builder of G4P library . In the GUI there are 11 buttons : UP -DOWN to control the vertical microstep of the HITEC HS 5485 digital servo RIGHT - LEFT to control horizontal microstep of the HITEC HS 5485 digital servo BACK FORWARD to adjust the position of the microhandler, the HITEC HS311 is mounted on the laser CD mover hacked GET- RELEASE it controls the contact microgripper ...</p>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:17:44 -0500IR Obot: Infrared remote controlled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-obot-infrared-remote-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*Note: Fritzing Schematic, and Arduino Sketch attached as Zip.* &nbsp;This is a 2 motor robot controlled with an Infrared remote control. Arduino needs the IR Library included, you can get it from: http://www.arcfn.com/2009/08/multi-protocol-infrared-remote-library.html There is no Fritzing part for the Motor Control shield I used, a freeduino that I got from NKC for $12. (http://store.nkcelectronics.com/freeduino-arduino-motor-control-shield-kit.html). The shield lets Arduino control the direction ...</p>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:32:58 -0500Reeti, a communicative robot which shows emotionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/reeti-a-communicative-robot-which-shows-emotions<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>REETI Disappointed by the lack of companionship offered by your current media center PC ? Imagine a body without arms or legs, topped by a silicone head which comes straight out of a cartoon strip. With his oversized eyes resembling a Japanese manga, his Shrek-like trumpet ears, plump cheeks and small heart-shaped mouth his face seems to be just right ! Reeti is a pcbOT, that is both a robot which can show feelings and a mulitmedia computer. Truly an expressive robot, his face shows an endless ...</p>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:56:57 -0500FireFly Part 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/firefly-part-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my new robot FireFly. He is built from parts around my workshop. His cover is a reusable plastic container. His base is and old toy part. I built the circuit to react to light, when light shines on one sensor he moves forward. When light hits the other he moves backward. He is a photovore and awful cute. </p>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:14:07 -0500Arduino Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All the credit should go to lumi for making his Chopstick Junior 1.0 robot. I was very inspired by his work and had to make something of my own. There are some changes in the robot, but mostly it the same. Just used popsicle sticks for the legs instead of the chopsticks and used a blackberry phone battery (model BAT-11004-001) 3.7v. I still need to add a sensor for the eyes and more grip to the legs so it can walk better. For more robot info go here. &nbsp; Arduino Nano board on the back of the walker &nbsp; Battery ...</p>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:34:59 -0500EZ 8-D v2 light followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ez-8-d-v2-light-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Talking about evolution, my first successful BEAM robot, I am very exited how well it went. I was planing to build a Herbie but I ordered the wrong parts. But the LM324 was described as a similar chip to the LM386, so after some investigation and head scratching I designed my own. I have no electronics background and I have been building robots just for a couple of weeks. My main source of information is Mark Tilden's great book, which gave me lots of idea and inspiration The version v1 of the circuit ...</p>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:41:37 -0500Control RC Car from Mobile phonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/control-rc-car-from-mobile-phone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have a lot of cheap Radio Control Toys such as UFO, Mimi Cars, Tanks... Most of them are controlled by transmitters running in 27Mhz. I wonder the functions of the transmitters for these toys are very simple. Most of them have forward, backward, turn left, turn right, turbo and stop functions. Rather than hacking the hardware of the toys, I wonder If I can decode the signals( from the transmitters) and store the encoded pulses inside the Arduino and send out again, it is possible to control these ...</p>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:01:16 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-23<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While I wait for the geared motors to arrive in my mail, I have continued the work on the software.&nbsp; Since it is my first robot with behavior a bit more complex than the Gwünderer ( https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/30544 ) it is programmed a bit more Clean Code style. The behavior of this robot is implemented with the state-pattern in combination with the strategy-pattern. The state is determined by the sensor and contains the relevant motor configuration to apply. That might be ...</p>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:16:35 -0500Simple Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For christmas I got a couple of robot parts. This robot consists of two continuous rotation servos, a small caster, an arduino uno and a 7.2 nimh battery. I attached the the wheel to the continuous rotation servo with a screw. I then did the same thing to the opposite wheel. I attached both continuous rotation servo to the piece of wood with hot glue.&nbsp; &nbsp; I then attached all of the servo wires and the 7.2 nimh battery to a mini bread board. I combined all of the grounds together and then ...</p>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:47:30 -0500Buglet - bugbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/buglet-bugbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my beetlebot which i call Buglet.I got lots of pics but sorry, they aren't in right angle. First i took parts from my box.Then i went to cut a motor holder from plexiglass.I cutted and bended it to right angle.Then i attached motors and switches and battery holder to it.And next i soldered wires and it is READY!But later i put antennas to switches. </p>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:51:35 -0500One Motor Walker ala EZhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/one-motor-walker-ala-ez<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well this is my first successful robot, it my version from the one motor walker developed by Robomaniac, you can find a great tutorial here http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-one-motor-walker/ I used this servo from Hobby king http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=16269 they are very strong and cost only 3USD and give up to 4kg torque I made only slight mechanical changes on it, instead of using the gear I used a crossed bar, and the legs are made of a rod ...</p>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:57:34 -0500DIY Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:19:59 -0500Gwündererhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gwunderer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While working on my first robot I ran into this problem. So I decided to make a quick second one just to keep me in the flow with all that new robotic-topics to learn. Inspired by an art installation I created the Gwünderer. This bot hangs on the wall inside a frame and shows up as soon as somebody passes by. Gwünderä stands for being curious about something. It is a Swiss dialect word. I thought it is a good match to what is the purpose of life of this little robot. </p>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:41:47 -0500Double LED BEAM Pummer! https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/double-led-beam-pummer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Pummer I have successfully build and I am pleased with the work. It is a simple two LED pummer. Took me nearly 10 hours to complete due to the fact that I'm still lacking the skill to read schematics, proper soldering, and proper material(the wires I'm using are extremely stiff so it's hard to move it around). The flower(rose) was made of plastic container and the housing is a hold camera battery holder. I ended up just tossing everything inside. My future goal is to make it so ...</p>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:48:09 -0500Kbot - now ROSBOT (bad with names)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kbot-now-rosbot-bad-with-names<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Well after a long time away from this hobby I am back again.. I am trying to create a little hobby robot that will hopefully eventually be controlled by voice commands and possibly be able to navigate around my house and possibly pick up small objects (dog toys) based on recognition and move them to a specific location (back to toy box), in an effort to keep the floor clear.. This little guy will be outfitted with a Kinect sensor and using the very powerful ROS(robot operating system) ...</p>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:37:42 -0500Fractal - Beetleweight combat robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fractal-beetleweight-combat-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot built between 2010-11 is designed to compete in the 3lb combat robot weight-class. It is very fast and agile, and can climb over objects using both it's tracks and the arm which can rotate 360degrees around its body. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Here's a labelled diagram of the robot: &nbsp; Here's an image of the first build (circa December 2010) with 11.1v Li-Po and cheap (eBay) ...</p>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:12:14 -0500SapoBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sapobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SapoBot is a robot that wonders through spaces avoiding obstacles detects holes on the ground, follow walls and follow lines, to change between behaviors you only need to press the shell, and when he detects a collision gives a frog sound. This project was comissioned by Sapo, means frog in portuguese. This bots were made with a Farrusco chassis and Motoruino and once again with the great IDMind hardware and electronics skills, all the credits for the eyes mechanics and all the rest of the hardware ...</p>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:04:35 -0500nxt sumo bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nxt-sumo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>here is my little nxt robot i made from scratch it is pretty much done except the programis very poor i can only program from the brick because my laptop screen is too small for the window and my desktop wont install the program because it cant find drive j (what ever that is) anyother programs i can get on this are ones i download from the web because i only just see the upload button on the screen but programs to download a pretty scarce expecially mini sumo programs over all the robot does work ...</p>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:10:59 -0500Samanthahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/samantha<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>About Me So, I'm new to LMR, I thought I'd document my current project here. I'm a software engineer, and must confess to having very little contact to hardware. Probably more than the average person, but probably not as much as most here. That means my progress is going to be slow at first as I accumulate parts, and my work will be shoddy for want of proper tools. Below, you can see me cutting plexiglass with a pocket blowtorch and knife: Samantha Samantha is based on the 2 motor/encoder Rover ...</p>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:16:54 -0500Robot climb up and down stairs https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-climb-up-and-down-stairs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot for climbing stairs. The design is based on Packbot. Finally, I hope I can complete a robot like the Packbot. For more information, please see my facebook. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.185924221447011.37224.100000883021476&amp;type=3 Updated on 3-Jan-2012. For building the tank's tracks. I used the tracks from&nbsp; 'Heng Long&nbsp; M26' http://www.tankzone.co.uk/images/hl/m26/m26tracks.jpg As the friction of the traks is not enough to hold the robot, I drill holes ...</p>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:22:32 -0500Simple 35$ robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-35-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is my first homemade robot with microcontroller. I found some schematics in the internet and made some changes. It is controlled with Attiny 2313, robot has two servos and three wheels, uses IR sensors to navigate in the rooms. If you interested in this project you could find more information from the links in the right side (sorry, but that sites in the lithuanian language, so I sugesting use a google translate). &nbsp; If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. :) </p>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:37:37 -0500Edgebot Mini-sumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edgebot-mini-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well this is my first partial success building robots, my symet did not work :P and I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with it:P I got the book from Mark tilden and I tried to build it as per specifications, but i did not have at hand the same parts. I used 2 Hobbyking servos for motors and two mini relay for "brains" I was really happy when it first started running forward and it seems to have some good strength to push (see video) but My problem is that the edge detection sensor do ...</p>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:04:48 -0500Sandy the sandbox robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sandy-the-sandbox-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Videos posted of sandy in operation. (3-1-2012) &nbsp; This is my first attempt at robotics and the first time here at LMR so apologies if all this is obvious to everyone, but these are notes I made as I went and this seemed a good place to put them, the demented ravings of a time-starved dad! ================================================================================================== I've been thinking about building a robot for some time but the investment in time to overcome the mechanical/electronic/software ...</p>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:05:34 -0500Robot Scrat - TURAG - Eurobot 2011https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-scrat-turag-eurobot-2011<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:38:38 -0500Chief Knock-A-Homerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chief-knock-a-homer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This one is for all you Simpsons fans. I've been watching them as long as I can remember! Ever since seeing Homer build Bart a combat robot I wanted to build my own version of Chief Knock-A-Homer. In the cartoon, that's Homer inside the mail box swinging the hammer while riding a tricycle. So when a friend started bugging me about cutting a robot with his CNC mill I knew what project I wanted to build. Its cut using regular tab / slot construction, hot glued together. The metal gear motors are ...</p>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:41:59 -0500My first robot "Picle"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-picle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, &nbsp; This is my first attempt at building a robot that will avoid obstacles. To begin with Picle has already had one major revision including a chassis change, unfortunatley i do not have any photos of it as it started life but i have kept all the parts that were used and will post some photos and an explanation of each followed by a descripion of what that compoent was replaced with and why. After this is out of the way you should have a good understanding of how my little guy is built and ...</p>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:43:49 -0500Project Phoenix (a sequel)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-phoenix-a-sequel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; UPDATE MAY the&nbsp;11th, 2012 New updates can be found here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/32610 note: don't comment on that blog, comment here! &nbsp; &nbsp; Hello everyone, here i am again, making the sequel of a dismissed project called Project RNGTN&nbsp;w/c will also have the same face, and functions, but.....more smaller in size and more portable, as i have said before, it is my Magnum Opus (for my younger days) and i have never said this before, but i created this for ...</p>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:03:38 -0500Hudson, the butler bot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hudson-the-butler-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a few more tests it seems 4lbs is the limit for the motors on him... one of them isn't spinning as fast as the other now. I've checked the motor and made sure there weren't any binds anywhere. I'm waiting till I have the money for a new control board, its still Arduino based but allows me to use AX-12 servos, which I can plumb into ROS from what I've read.Thanks to christmas and Birthdays I now have 5 of these AX-12's but have no way to control them haha. &nbsp; I got the Drive motors and ...</p>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:30:12 -0500The µBipedino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-ubipedino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The µBipedino robot is a tiny biped with 2 servos per leg. With a 2x2" custom made main board and another one for the head, this little robot can walk, turn, dance, avoid objects, sing and display a nice color show. A couple of weeks ago I saw a nice video of kids playing with a tiny biped robot made by Easybotics. I contacted the owner and asked if I could create a similar robot based on an ATmega328 microcontroller that can be programmed in Arduino IDE, either directly in C, or, by using the ArduBlock ...</p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:10:03 -0500Robotic cranehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-crane<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made a crane from Merkur( something like Meccano). It has two motors, one with encoder. The position of the hook is sensed by the encoder and the position of the second moving part is sensed by potenciometer. It comunicates with computer via serial port. It is controlled by a gamepad. </p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:17:10 -050050$ Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/50-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a very simple robot using only Picaxe-08M. I can be controlled throught computer or it can walk alone. The bateries are only weight for ballance, just to make it stand on one foot. </p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:10:35 -0500ARM Cortex M3 based autonomous robot “rob01″https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arm-cortex-m3-based-autonomous-robot-rob01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. Primary goal of the project was to build a small robot which is able to drive autonomous as well as remote controlled by a human. The result is rob01 which currently has the following features: Drives autonomously, tries to avoid obstacles. To detect obstacles, two distance sensors are used.Also the average wheel turns are measured continuously to detect if the robot is stuck.The robot also provides a shell to which one could log in through a wireless connection. On ...</p>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:30:32 -0500TurtleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is simple avoider made from 2 motors, arduino, ultrasonic ping and aluminium sheet. I called it - TurtleBot I spend some time for mechanics and now I must write better logic for it. TODO: Write better logicAttach servo as neck</p>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:43:14 -050008m2 Board is Available and I think I built a Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/08m2-board-is-available-and-i-think-i-built-a-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had to build a robot just to test a board... I wanted a nice, simple 08m board to play with so I made one! It is not too shabby, if I do say so myself and quite handy for hexapods and the like. You can find this board here on the component page and here at Rocket Brand Studios. I got the boards in, soldered on up and quickly discovered that I didn't have anything to control with this board. I set off to make a hexapod, my first one. I did some google imaging and found about a dozen examples of ...</p>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:58:32 -0500IOIO-SHR Java programmable robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ioio-shr-java-programmable-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction: The IOIO-SHR is my first attempt in using Java to program a robot. Using a Sparkfun IOIO board to control the hardware and an Android phone as the robot brain. I must confess that I wasn't a friend of Java until yet, but the simple example programs for the IOIO board gave me a good starting point. IOIO board: The Sparkfun IOIO board is based on a PIC24F microcontroller. 48 IOs are available (digital I/O, analog In, special functions like I2C, SPI, PWM and UART). It has a USB host port ...</p>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:19:35 -0500My First Bicore Head Bot (Mod with solar panels)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-bicore-head-bot-mod-with-solar-panels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Bicore Head Bot based on 'Junkbots, Bugbots, &amp; Bots on Wheels' After over 5 attempt, this is the only one that worked. The light sensors are large super bright IR LEDs. They don't have the best seeking nor are they very effective but that's all I got so far. Let me know what you think! Thanks. &nbsp; &nbsp; I swap out the IR LEDs for two solar panel and I was amazed with the result! It response to light so much better! Watch second video. </p>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:20:00 -0500Edwardo V3.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edwardo-v3-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the improved version of the Edwardo V2.0 posted by Grimjack1973. We are working in colaboration and had to change the chasis design due to a few flaws. We have finished assembly and moved onto programming however I have hit a problem in the programming area. The aim is to allow the robot to completely non-autonomous roam around while using the pan-tilt servo system to move the Sharp IR sensor located at the front to perform obstacle avoidance. I have provided a text file of the sketch along ...</p>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:31:57 -0500Linus Robot(My First bot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/linus-robot-my-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This bot is from the "Arduino Robotics" book. &nbsp;Great book by the way, I would highly suggest it. &nbsp;The first three chapters is a crash course on Electronic Engineering, and it was needed to get through most of this. &nbsp;To begin with I ordered all the parts. &nbsp;I purchased them from Digikey, Adafruit, RadioShack, and Hobbypartz. &nbsp;Great sources for all sorts of electronic parts, equipment, and tutorials. Lead off with marking the positions with red marker where I will be putting ...</p>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:27:33 -0500simple servo tester mod for $2.50https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-servo-tester-mod-for-2-50<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Simple servo tester mod. First unsolder all the out pins and LEDs thin unsolder the 3 surface mount resistors thin put in our extra pins and new LEDs jump the resistors leads and there you have it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;P.S.I got mine at ebay </p>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:35:12 -0500Start Here Robot - Bigtrak Jr hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot-bigtrak-jr-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My First attempt at a robot, basically the LMR start here bot hacked out of a BigTrak Jr. If I added on all the time researching to the build time it would be HUGE, lol. Learn't alot tho. Next I'd like to try sort out the drifting / wheel spin problem it has. And then try some Wall following / Maze solving. Any Hints? I've include my code as well, for anyone who wants to modify (or see if there's anything wrong with it) UPDATE 16/12/11 I got my BigTrak to wall follow as well, at the moment it's ...</p>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:32:59 -0500arduino dancing robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-dancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is my version of keepon. It users two servos and an arduino uno to dance. I hope you enjoy and like the video. </p>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:36:37 -0500My Mr.General https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-mr-general<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Got this as a kit however it suffered a bit in the mail, bought the picaxe chip seperate and had to repair a few of the traces going to the right rear corner. Finding the stop position on the servos was more trial and error than anything else, overall I love the little thing. I might build another one to keep it company. </p>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:20:17 -0500Mx LMR-LogoBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mx-lmr-logobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone I'm from Puerto Escondido, México, and this is the fourth robot I build (mini sumo, line follower, simple 3 servo hexapod and this one), but this is the first I post because the other ones are already dissambled :(. And just for fun and for introducing myself I present you my Mx LMR-LogoBot based (of course) on the LMR Logo =) and I list the parts of my Bot. &nbsp;Arduino Mega 2560 Compatible (From DFRobot) $36 USD&nbsp;SRF05 Ultrasonic clone sensor $4.7 USD&nbsp;Two Futaba clone servos ...</p>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:07:25 -0500Cheap DIY Arduino Truck "Mr. P"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheap-diy-arduino-truck-mr-p<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi, This is my first project and I am a big dumb in electronics... :) so, if u see I'm doing or saying something wrong or stupid please tell me :) Mr. P stands for "Pato" it's a Portuguese word for Duck :) Parts in this project: Cheap DIY Metal Construction TruckBreadboardArduino Mega ADK 2560Cheap HC-SR04 Ultrasonic SensorCheap 2A motorshieldOld battery from and old RC CarDarlington Driver&nbsp;ULN2803 Chip for stepper motorDC MotorStepper Motor2 RGB LED's2 PhotoresistorsPiezo SpeakerIR Receiver ...</p>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:09:59 -0500wl500gpv2 bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wl500gpv2-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:25:30 -0500The Beetlebothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-beetlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot uses two SPDT (single pull, double throw) switches, antennas, motors, and a battery pack. The antennas are connected to the switches, and so when the antennas hit a wall the relays then reverse the left motors direction until the switch is released (not touching the wall). Hope you enjoy! </p>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:59:21 -0500Arduino Torso Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-torso-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that I made with an arduino uno and some HS-55 servos. The top is a little broken and thats why its makes that sound. I may add some sensors, and I will definitely add a servo on the botton to make the waist move. Hope you like it! </p>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:40:13 -0500Beam vibrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beam-vibrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is a free formed robot that I made, its like my symet but better. It uses a simple analog circuit that stores up electricity until there's enough to make the robot twitch and move. I will probably add more motors to make it move more. Hope you like it. </p>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:10:49 -0500SixBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sixbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This project is in the building phase for over an year because it is in a permanent change and it`s inspired from military models. Mechanically speaking it`s not the ideal model because it is taller, heavier and it cannot climb big angle hills because the position of the batteries is the main problem. I have used hobby components, chinese connectors and other electrical parts, 30 years old used Sony and military russian components. The video camera is a dual Arecont CCD day/night, 3MPix/1.3MPix ...</p>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:03:56 -0500Biped walker with 3 servos - Arduino versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-walker-with-3-servos-arduino-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is based on fritsl's "Biped walker with 3 servos (Dead Duck Walking)", https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/29379. I am familiar with Arduino/AVR rather than PICAxe, so I adapted the code to that. I set out to use an AtTiny 8 pin DIP, but it was easier to use the Servo library as-is with an AtMega328p. I may go back to the AtTiny when/if I move the circuit off the breadboard.&nbsp; Note that I didn't actually use a full Arduino board, but I did use their IDE and Servo library, and ...</p>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:01:55 -0500Humanoid robot torsohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot-torso<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2/4/2012 I've been doing a lot on this project but haven't really got round to updating this page, sorry about that. I've added a second arm and a gripper. I've also been experimenting with carbon fibre for arm sections and using different size servos for the elbow joints. As it stands its time for a full rebuild of the robot so its going to be in bits very soon, sad I know :( I'm starting work on an improved humanoid torso. Much the same design but built smaller and to a higher standard. ...</p>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:43:38 -0500Modified Pololu 3pi Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modified-pololu-3pi-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Modifications were made to a standard 3pi robot to give it most of the capabilities of the RobotBASIC simulated robot (bumper sensors, IR proximity sensors, line following sensors, a turret mounted ranging sensor, an electronic compass and a beacon detector). Programs can be developed using the simulated robot and then immediately be used to control the real robot over a Bluetooth link - no downloading of software is required. Full details including source code can be found at www.RobotBASIC.com. ...</p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:08:42 -0500Arduino Walker Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-walker-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This walker robot uses two HS-55 servos to walk and it runs on an arduino uno. It also has no sensors. Hope you enjoy! </p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:04:55 -0500Omni wheeled lego robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omni-wheeled-lego-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was featured in an article in the Dec 2011 issue of Servo Magazine. Three motors drive omni wheels to give it unique motions. The&nbsp;video link&nbsp;shows the robot in action. </p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:53:00 -0500Frank - a humanoid with visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frank-a-humanoid-with-vision<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One of my hobbies is Ventriloquism so it seemed natural to combine puppetry with robotics. Our webpage has complete details of Frank including all source code. The video link shows Frank in action. </p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:43:36 -0500Hell-O-Kittyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hell-o-kitty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>_____________________________________update 2012,01-05 I add another 11:33 chain to reduce the speed and increase the torque. Much better decision and satisfied with the result. Add up the back light. Interior also changed too because the mount plate and spacing had been modified. Just for show :P _____________________________________ After my first track machine M.T.M.P. I got 2 extra belts left and hanging there for months because I thought it was failure. Since spend weeks just to made those ...</p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:12:57 -0500LEGO NXT 2.0 Rex - open for suggestionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-nxt-2-0-rex-open-for-suggestions<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nothing new here. Just my new christmas/birthday present. The main reason why I posted this video here is to get advice, comments or suggestions from everyone about how I can use the NXT with Arduino or anything else and make it even better. I know there are lot of off the shelf items available, but I want to keep it pretty homebrew without spending much money. :) Thanks in advance! &nbsp; </p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:48:21 -0500BEAM Symet Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beam-symet-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot uses a beam styled solar engine. It stores up electricity in the three capacitors until it has enough to twitch and move. Hope you like it.</p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:55:21 -0500RoboTurkeyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboturkey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A talking, animatronic table decoration for Thanksgiving, 2011. Decorated and voiced with help from my 2 year old daughter. The turkey randomly looks around, flaps its wings and occasionally (playing back my little girl's voice) speaks one of 8 phrases like "pass the gravy" or "I'm stuffed" or "Happy Thanksgiving" Features a Parallax Propeller CPU, 3 hobby servos, LM386 audio amplifier, and lots of craft sticks and hot glue. Despite the legs, RoboTurkey is immobile... this year. </p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:27:50 -0500Data Bus: autonomous ground vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/data-bus-autonomous-ground-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Data Bus, is the&nbsp;3rd place&nbsp;winner of the 2012 Sparkfun Autonomous Vehicle Competition (AVC) and veteran of the 2011 Sparkfun AVC.&nbsp;It is a mini, autonomous rover robot based on a 1:10 scale RC truck. With only three sensors, a simple Kalman Filter, and a total cost of around $650, the robot was able to achieve a top speed of around 20mph, with a total raw time around the building of 37 seconds and a cross track error of ~1 meter (based purely on eyeballing it while chasing it several ...</p>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:17:57 -0500Arduino Biped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot runs on an arduino uno and it has 4 servos to walk. It will use a sliding counter weight to so one servo will be able to lift the other half and this will make it not fall over. It is currently a work in progress and still needs to be programmed. </p>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:04:43 -0500My Start Here bot, https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-bot-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my Start Here bot, More information soon... </p>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:14 -0500Bluebot-L (about to retire)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluebot-l-about-to-retire<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:48:25 -0500TrackBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trackbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built TrackBot a test platform for various technologies. It's easy to add sensors and servos. I'm using it to prototype the desgin of B4, a BeagleBoard based 'bot. So as soon as it is 'finished' it will get recycled, with a Beagleboard as its brain. </p>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:09:11 -0500Arduino TrackBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-trackbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first trackbot project. Its very basic right now... I have been trying to get a stable base for a Arduino track bot. I had trouble with coming up with a good battery for powering the 2 motors. I tried using a 9V battery but it consumed the power in a few minutes. I found a good alternative by using a blackberry phone battery which is about 3.7V DC (BAT-11004-001). The power lasted fairly long time and was sufficient enough for the track bots motor. I was able to connect it as an external ...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:16:50 -0500Myrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/myrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I accidently hit upon this site. Since then I have been visiting this site often. This has brought back my past memories of making valve and transistor radios. I was inspired enough to come back again and again. I have purchased a Pickit2 programmer and a demo board with PIC16f690. With all the liberal information from net and perticularly this site, I could not resist making up something of my own.&nbsp; I used the two geared motors from toys. wired up a H bridge with L293E. It is all&nbsp;joined ...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:11:26 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-22<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. I build it in a few hours and it it most mechanic. The bot is made using two servo's and a few pieces of wood and plastic. &nbsp; If you look at the picture you see a piece of aluminium, this is to make sure the robot goes forward. It works, because the aluminium will slide in one direction and causes friction in the other direction. And I want to thank the people who helped me to get the servo's to work. the code: #include Servo myservo; // create servo object to control ...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:04:38 -0500Quadrotor Hexapod Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadrotor-hexapod-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>He modified this ground unit with machine gun. Ok, first of all this is not my robot. It's from one of my buddy ShaoPing @Taiwan who doesn't speak English and shy to post it on LMR. So, I have ask his permission to post it for him because I think it's worth it to share with LMRtians. &nbsp; Since I am not the original builder but builder has send me bunch of photos. Images will describe themselves better, so here we go: Let me know if any of you have further suggestions or any questions, ...</p>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:23:56 -0500Rover 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update April 1st&nbsp;&nbsp; Well the dust has cleared and I have finished and submitted my Google Science Fair project and I very happy with it.&nbsp; I have added the site under the additional information and have also added the video.&nbsp; I think the the robot works great but I think I might try adding wheels and swapping over to some rechargeable batteries.&nbsp; The only problem I really had was shedding the tracks when stuff got stuck in them.&nbsp; Other than that I might play with the code ...</p>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:34:12 -0500Mr. Technoman / having fun during my learning stage robot :)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-technoman-having-fun-during-my-learning-stage-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:59:57 -0500My Robot in form 2!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot-in-form-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Still stays there. The servo keeps twitching. The srf05 is supposed to take readings but it doesnt do it in the right time. Currently the sensor is off the servo(The body of the robot). (UPDATE 4.12.11) The sensor is attached back on. and here is the code that needs work on. dunno how to attach bas file to posts symbol range = w0 symbol rangecm = w1 symbol leftr = w2 symbol rightr = w3 servo B.0, 150 &nbsp; main: &nbsp; pause 10 &nbsp; pulsout C.0, 2 &nbsp; pulsin C.0, 1, range &nbsp; rangecm = range*5/58 &nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:32:11 -0500Codebits magabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/codebits-magabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a bot that we’ve developed for a event called SAPO Codebits V, which took place on early November in Lisbon, Portugal. It is basically a Magabot with a personalized cover which represents the event’s mascot. Besides the features that a normal Magabot has, this guy also have 3x3 LED matrices on the eyes, a PS Eye camera, sensors that detect collisions on the four sides and two legs attached to its wheels. During the event we had it performing telepresence using Skype to control it, obstacle ...</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:43:43 -0500BeeBot (ABORTED)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beebot-aborted<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>THIS PROJECT IS CLOSED AND PARTS IN MY BOXES Problem solved: Okay so my problem was that motors didn't get enough power. I tested this with 6v and it worked. &nbsp; Okay,so here's my third BEAM-robot. But it just don't want to work! I got one picture from very close: Parts i used: - some wires- two 2N3904- two LDRs- two DC motors- AA battery holder&nbsp;But if you know where i have to connect those wires, or what is the problem, tell me please!I add video when this is fixed.I tested all parts and ...</p>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:08:39 -0500The first steps to a roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-first-steps-to-a-robotics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot with a tracks </p>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:29:08 -0500Coffee Delivery Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/coffee-delivery-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Coffee Delivering Robot - Delivers coffee between two fixed points: My lecturers office and the staff room (which are on the same floor). </p>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:48:07 -0500My MakerBot Arrived! This is so exciting!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-makerbot-arrived-this-is-so-exciting<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Recently I ordered a MakerBot Thing-O-Matic. On Thursday I've got mail: "Your order # ...... has been Complete - Packed and Shipped." Deep breath. From experience I expected the parcel to rest at customs over my hypertonic weekend which it did indeed. And FedEx kept the tension high. They announced delivery until Monday 6 PM. at 5:56 I called them to ask if they'd stand to their promise. While the lady at the call center called the delivery station the bell rang. Receipt signed and parcel taken at ...</p>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:54:00 -0500FP-01 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fp-01-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. I was inspired to start creating after seeing the Yellow Drum Machine by Frits, and I originally was building a drum robot. After experimenting with interfacing though, I started to put more of my effort into creating a remote controlled robot. My primary interest is still in making autonomous robots though and I'd like to give him more functionality in that area later on.&nbsp; </p>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:59:02 -0500quadhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quad<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; update 7/12/11 At last got enough code together to get a painfully slow actively balancing crawl to work, but must be able to do better than this ? Servos holding up ok so far, but bought some spares as they seem to be pretty much at their limit. Still if they werent as cheap as they are, I couldnt have even attempted this bot, they are amazing good for the price.Next couple of weeks will try to get the walk easier and then turning left right. Beginning to think that solving one will solve ...</p>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:22:18 -0500First autonomous robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-autonomous-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first moving robot. It's an arduino based bot that uses two continuous servos, adafruit motor shield, and Sharp IR. The wheels were scavenged off of a toy car I found at a thrift store, and the body is built from a two Erector type toy sets I found at the dollar store. The toy sets are awesome, cheap ($5 and $8), and came with a ton of parts and hardware!! Also, the back of the bot has a ski that is made from the front fender of a toy motorcycle (thrift store find). </p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:28:11 -0500CNC Routerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cnc-router<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my cnc router. I built it by following the book/plans from buildyourcnc.com. I'm very happy with the results. I've still got a few modifications left to do on it. For instance, I have new acme lead screws for all three axis, limit switches and control switches that I haven't added yet. So far I've only cut out a few parts from MDF and plywood. I have a few large hdpe plastic cutting boards that I route into robot parts as well. - close up of gantry - computer, breakout board, drivers, ...</p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:27:22 -0500La máquina de los dioseshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/la-maquina-de-los-dioses<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:21:17 -0500The Dancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-dancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>more info here: http://hackedgadgets.com/2011/11/12/dancing-robot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HackedGadgets+%28Hacked+Gadgets%29</p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:10:58 -0500SAMSAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/samsa<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>More info here: http://www.pablogindel.com/2009/08/novedades-de-samsa/ </p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:02:01 -0500SAMSA IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/samsa-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>See project documentation here: http://www.pablogindel.com/trabajos/samsa-ii-2010/ http://www.slideshare.net/pablogindel/presentacin-samsa-ii</p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:47:18 -0500ROBOTCLANhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotclan<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> PROYECTO DESARROLLADO EN EL COLEGIO JOHN F. KENNEDY IED DE BOGOTA, COLOMBIA. &nbsp; The project is&nbsp;working with&nbsp;elementary school children &nbsp; This&nbsp;robot&nbsp;is&nbsp;finished.&nbsp;Please&nbsp;watch the&nbsp;following video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=KdDJb-ujqqo &nbsp; stay&nbsp;alert to your&nbsp;comments.&nbsp;thanks </p>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:17:38 -0500Chucky 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chucky-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My idea is to remake the 6 DOF BRAT biped Kit, which retails for $299, for less the half the price using popsicle sticks and glue for the frame, cheap Hitec HS-55 Micro Servos and an Arduino for the brain. I already have my design drawn up and ordered the parts which I should get in a few weeks. Now to get started on the hard part. I have never attempted to write a 6 DOF (2 Ankle Servos, 2 Knee Servos, 2 Hip Servos as seen in the picture) biped walking gait code so this should be very interesting/difficult ...</p>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:38:15 -0500Project RNGTN (dismissed)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-rngtn-dismissed<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As you may have heard, Project RNGTN's gonna be discarded and re-use the components for another robot, codename project phoenix, the same face, the same functions but only smaller and more portable in size, oh and also good and reliable, why phoenix? well, phoenix means or equally is what we can call reborn, and what happened to the old project? well the answer is....motor problems, some motor bugs...motor noise, the other one is faster because of the gearing mechanisms, but don't worry, the new ...</p>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:38:44 -0500Vac Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vac-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>20/11/11 This is my new autonomous line following bot starting to take shape and a much more slicker design than my last bot attempt. It's made out of clear perspects and the actual design is based on the Ardbot which was published in the Servo Magazine some time back. Currently has clear pan/tilt bracket head i made up using a micro servo with a Sharp IR and SRF05 sensor mounted on it, not sure if there is a huge benefit using both sensors but i guess i will find out. Also uses bumper switches and ...</p>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:54:01 -0500BEAM crickethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beam-cricket<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is a quick BEAM style robot. It uses a Miller Solar Engine and a 4700 uf cap to drive a 3v buzzer. It is quite active in direct sunlight. Much louder than I thought it would turn out. I was going for more of a chirping effect but in full sunlight it produces a constant buzz. Cool albeit a bit annoying. We will be moving out of the house we are in soon. It would be kind of fun to find a good hiding spot and drive the new owner crazy trying to figure it out. Although it was a quick and easy ...</p>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:26:52 -0500ICU2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icu2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>26.01.2012 &nbsp; ICU2 is going to Pavilhão do Conhecimento in February and we are finishing the hardware and software. Some servos needed to be swapped and I needed to print a suport for a standard servo, this video shows a bit of the printing process and the printed thing assembled. &nbsp; I SEE YOU TOO, is the 2nd version of the original ICU This version gained an upgrade in both hardware and software. The hardware is mostly based on servocity.com pan and tilt systems. This is a work ...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:33:19 -0500Primo Shttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/primo-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This is second version of my robot Primo. It is Lighter, Faster, Smaller and nicer (I think :D ). It is controlled by Picaxe-08M. I used one IR sensor connected on pin 4 (ADC), two geared motors connected on pins 0 and 1, and finaly one servo connected on pin 2. On pin 3 I want connected bumper, but the motors do not go backwards :( . H-bridge is L293D. I am going to build next Primo with three servos, bumper, and ultrasonic sensor. Primo and Mainboard of Primo S. &nbsp; &nbsp; Primo and Mainboard ...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:58:36 -0500Round Robot Start https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/round-robot-start<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I would like to show you all my new robot. I wanted to make a simple robot base, that I could extend and modify easily, so after a few failed design attempts, I have come up with this. Basicly it's a round chassies, with all the basics; Two geared DC motors, Motor Driver, Arduino Uno, HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, and three ir LED + Phototransistor line sensors. I plan to add another level containing a compass sensor, and more ir phototransistors for detecting and following a ir soccerball. There ...</p>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:53:49 -0500Humphrey - my start here bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humphrey-my-start-here-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is humphrey the tempremental robot. he is my variation of the start here robot (why do i refere to it as he) basicly the sme but with tracks and an ausome rocker switch,which is so fun to press - yeah i am pretty sad. unfortunately he can only go up stuff that is lower than his wooden body unlike i hoped :(.&nbsp; &nbsp; . yay i have now programmed it and given it a top hat, it goes well with the name humphrey the question is now what to do next. i think i'm going to move around the wheel layout ...</p>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:48:24 -0500arduino hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hexapod robot with 2dof leg.I normally use PICs but i choose to use arduino because it has a servo library that makes the code very easy.I still need to finish the bottom layer of the chassis and the electronic part .Soon the image of the finished robot and also some videos.Sorry for my bad english. Update 17/11 i complete the bottom chassis and assembled all the robot together to make sure that everything was fine. i am charging the battery so i can test the electronic. i attach new photos Update ...</p>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:07:11 -0500Homemade RC Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-rc-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; This is my first post in LMR and this is my project. Soon I will&nbsp;update this&nbsp;page&nbsp;but for now&nbsp;is&nbsp;still only&nbsp;half&nbsp;finished. &nbsp;I hope you like Update Now you can see the progress in this project Update &nbsp;It's no news. &nbsp;Here is&nbsp;a&nbsp;video with&nbsp;my tank&nbsp;radio control&nbsp;mode&nbsp;using&nbsp;a&nbsp;dual&nbsp;sabertooth&nbsp;25&nbsp;amps &nbsp; </p>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:27:18 -0500My hobby started with ahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-hobby-started-with-a<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello friends, supporters! &nbsp; I want to show you my robot, assembled in BEAM technology (my favorite of the milestones of technology). A little history ... &nbsp; I lived in a small town in Russia, near the border of Norway. I went to school, and after a radio club. In the circle gathered different schemes, receivers, tweeters, calls (calls to do then was the fashion, each radioman had to collect them, reviewing old phone call in which two cups), and other simple and interesting devices. ...</p>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:45:01 -0500R.A.L.Fhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-a-l-f<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Finished second in the competition. Watch the videos for some action! This is my line follower, R.A.L.F, which stands for Really Awesome Line Follower. I built him to take part in Stockholms Robot assosications line follower competition. &nbsp; The base is an old CD-ROM tray I for some reason had saved.&nbsp; The motors are mounted on a piece of scrap wood I found under my desk. They are controlled by a Pololu Qik 2vs91 Serial motor controller. &nbsp; It's controlled by an Arduino Mega 2560, ...</p>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:46:43 -0500Android bluetooth robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-bluetooth-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:31:33 -0500FlexiPlexihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flexiplexi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;Hello LMR! I've been away for far too long. Here is my latest robot attempt. He hasn't told me his name yet. For now, I'm calling him FlexiPlexi. His base is really acryllic, but Plexi rhymes better. I call him Flexi because he has a number of small modules that can be moved around and reused. Also, I plan on three bases for him with 3 distinct missions. The first will be like the basic LMR SHR, exploring with a Sharp IR sensor on a micro servo "neck". The next incarnation will ...</p>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:43:26 -0500i-SORE (independent system of roaming electronics)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-sore-independent-system-of-roaming-electronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first entry and my first real attempt at building and programming a robot. The i-Sore is an experimental platform built onto the two motor version of the Rover5 base. Right now he utilizes a PICAXE 40X2. Inputs are three Sharp IR sensors on a scanning tower for forward and periphery object detection, one Sharp IR sensor below for cliff detection and one SRF05 ping for obstacle avoidance. Outputs are 2 motors, one servo for scanning, one 16x2 LCD, one piezo and various LEDs for status indication. ...</p>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:09:34 -05003D Carver of Invisible Stuff - My final video for Makehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-carver-of-invisible-stuff-my-final-video-for-make<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, The videos should be self explaining, so I'll just let it be with that. I'll make the machine carve some stuff, and post some wacky shapes :) </p>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:26:39 -0500Cleaning bot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cleaning-bot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello. This is my debut at LMR.My actual project is a cleaning bot with no wheels. It works with a simple PICAXE 28X1 board. Instead of wheels the robot moving with three servos-two continuous and an alternatating one.The movement ahead process is also a cleaning process. The beta version is is a quick work and only an experiment for a non-wheeled and non-climbing bot. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:53:43 -0500My first Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-21<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my school project and I'm going to rebuild this old rc car so i can control it with bluetooth, and i will do so by replacing all electronics inside it wit an arduino, a bluetooth mate and some other parts such as H-bridge. </p>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:06:12 -0500My first ever robot I gothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-ever-robot-i-got<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is a light follower robot that stops in front of objects. Its made from a Microbot from Picaxe. Code: &nbsp; symbol left = b9 symbol right = b7 symbol difference = b4 main: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;if pinC.6 = 1 then &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;halt A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;halt B &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;wait 2 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;endif &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;readadc 7, left &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;readadc 9, right &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;pause 10 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;pulsout C.2, 2 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;pulsin C.2, 1, w0 &nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:19:48 -0500Quadpodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadpod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys this is my quadpod. I'm new with this kind of robot and i need a lot of help. I use lego pieces for the legs and the base. For the logic I used a ssc-32, and by now I simple use the lynxTerm toget him stand up (to transfer data i use the dfRobot bluetooth module compatible with ssc-32). If anyone can help me with the algorith to let the robot walk, I'll appreciate:) enjoy!. Edit soon. &nbsp; Ps: sorry for the picture, but the iphone takes photos in a different rotation XD </p>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:17:28 -0500I-Brushhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-brush<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Bonjour ! Hello ! Here is a french guy who made his first "robot" ! Lol ! It's not very original but it's easy to start for a beginner like me. If you look precisely you'll see that is not the same motor as other, i've took this oscillator from a recent phone and it works too. It's useless but fun ! Sorry for the quality of my english and of the video. @+ ! &nbsp; </p>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:29:41 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-20<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So, I have been kind of dabbling with this thing for maybe 6 months (idea to conception) and well I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but it just doesn’t work the way I had expected it to. Maybe it has something to do with the IR sensor but it seems like it will avoid different colors of flooring in my office. Well in doing so it will end up completely ignoring walls and such and well not avoid them as planned. I have tried to make it as modular as possible. It’s still a work in progress. ...</p>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:09:35 -0500DroidBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/droidbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is DroidBot!, I'm doing some AI research for my University and this is a test bot I put together to test some of my code. It uses an Arduino Romeo to control the motors/servos via bluetooth connected to the mounted droid. Using the camera to do some image processing, it searches for a predefined set of pixels and relates a command on location. Its not very intelligent on decision making yet but I'm working on a full bore image recognition and tracking app that I will update when I can. ATTACHMENTS: Proposal.doc.txt ...</p>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:40:52 -0500Chopstick Junior 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopstick-junior-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been to long that I submitted something here. Now I got my new workplace in our new home...nothing fancy but mine ;-) There is still a lot of things to improve (a rack on the backside, better power supply etc. but I don't want to keep you waiting...you are here to see robots - right?) UPDATE ON VIDEO: Finally I figured out how to change the aspect ratio. Video is now in 16:9 available ;-) UPDATE 12.11.11: - attached a new and more clean PDE file with some comments - attached new videos &nbsp; UPDATE ...</p>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:12:31 -0500Obstacle Avoiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-avoider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I figured I should start with the chassis on this project:)Built around an old computer drive on which I attached a pair of gearmotors (12v,200rpm).The (v battery pack fit in nice and flush within the case.Switches installed on the sides,drilled and tapped. Went with the Arduino micro(9v) again along with the Adafruit motor controller(Stacked chip for extra amps).Separated all the power sources.Sonar,infrared,bump,tilt switches.Servo turret(4.8v)Added a speaker and RGB LED for debugging this work ...</p>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:49:04 -0500FrankenBot - My "First" Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frankenbot-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Wanting to make a robot with my scout troop (go 1349!), I decided I needed to fully complete one myself before I tried to teach 8 impressionable 11-13 year olds. I had tried to make a robot before, and for some reason couldn't drive both motors simultaneosly. Turned out to be a programming problem, because I used basically the same setup as before, but couldn't' get both modified servomotors to turn. So last night, I started by modifying the servo motors- cutting the block that prevents full rotation ...</p>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:56:53 -0500"NV-DRD" Arduino-Based Object-Avoidance Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nv-drd-arduino-based-object-avoidance-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; My bot's a pretty strightforward Arduino-based, two-wheeled, autonomous, ultrasonic avoidance bot. The chassis is the "Magician Chassis" from Sparkfun. I painted it a 2011 Dodge Charger color called "Green with Envy," hence the "NV" in the name. It's Arduino-based and the motor shield I'm using is Adafruit's. Its got two power supplies, each turned on by one of the two lighted switches on the top of the bot. Four AAs power the wheel motors (green switch) and one 9V for the circuitry, servo ...</p>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:41:54 -0500Sheldon - my first bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sheldon-my-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all, may I introduce you to my first ever robot Sheldon, so named after the inspiration to build a robot in the form of a Big Bang episode (the virtual presence one). Originally I was planning to mount a Windows Phone as the head unit to tie in with my inspiration, but over time and a little kinect home dev influence resulted in a Sharp IR sensor and wireless webcam combo. The following image is Sheldon version 1.0 with just a sharp sensor for a head: I have been working on him on and off ...</p>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:52:47 -0500Vibraticuloushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vibraticulous<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! This is my second, quick maded robot. I got parts from old toys and matchbox (;D) It's a vibrobot using 9v, big power for small motor.It has some kind of obstacle avoiding because the motor, you can see it in video.&nbsp; Parts: Motor with cam disc 9 volt battery Battery holder Ceramic capacitor (not necessity) Easy to make, hope you like! </p>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:44:17 -0500Drum Bot - Tribute to YDMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drum-bot-tribute-to-ydm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> </p>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:16:57 -0400PaperRobot: Arduino powered robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/paperrobot-arduino-powered-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; PaperRobot is a robot made ​​from recycled materials and controlled by Arduino. (Assembly instructions in spanish) &nbsp; More information in www.txapuzas.blogspot.com </p>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:13:12 -0400FlexyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flexybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Picture from older version: Hello! This is my first robot and i want to show it to you! I have some exprience in electronics before I interested in robotics. I checked robot sites few weeks and buy parts for my inventory for other projects. But then i decided that i'll make that robot and here's result. I have to do some changes and it's ready then. Well some information here: - This is transistor based photophobe - I used 2 geared motors with 1:220 ratio, 2 2N1904 NPN transistors,on-off ...</p>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:25:23 -0400Boe-Bot Robot with XBee and Mini Wireless Camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-bot-robot-with-xbee-and-mini-wireless-camera<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all,This is my Boe-Bot spy version using Basic Stamp 2 controlled by Desktop Software. I used Delphi 7 IDE to create a user interface program to control the robot movements sending commands like move forward, backwards, turn right and left and others. The communication between PC and Robot is made by 2.4GHz XBee module. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, anything with a serial port. One of the big features on this robot ...</p>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:04:06 -0400Robotic Arm IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my second version of my robotic arm. Last time I use&nbsp;basic stamp 2 to controlled the arm , now I use arduino to controlled it. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Arduino Duemilanove </p>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:20:54 -0400MiniBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minibot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MiniBot is a robot I created to test my new nanoDuino boards. It is based in an old Mini Cooper toy car I had. It is a very small car, almost the size of a arduino UNO board. How it only had space for two AA batteries, I decided to use a cell-phone one and created a holder for it using some perfboard and headers. It has one only distance sensor, the SHARP you can see on the front and a encoder which tells the position of the front wheels. The motors are driven by the SMD version of the L293D, the ...</p>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:49:11 -0400Crazy Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crazy-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After I attended a beginners course held by Geir Andersen I got inspired to make a little car. So last summer at late hours between my shifts at work I made this at a very low budget. Basically it does three things: 1 - Plays the Axel F melody (also known as the theme song for Crazy Frog) at different speeds. 2 - Check your "finger print" by a thermo sensor at the nose of the car. 3 - Chased by the light when the light dependent resistor at the front and the back are activated. </p>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:48:14 -0400RocketBot Robotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocketbot-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I introduce you to the RocketBot Family of Robots. Brought to you by Rocket Brand Studios, the RocketBot robots are perfect for the beginner and advanced robotic hobbyist alike. Solid construction, quality design and a plethora of available accessories makes the RocketBot robots a perfect choice. Every kit comes complete with everything needed to get going --The only extra things needed are a sync cable or programming board, 4 aaa rechargeable batteries and your imagination. One can ...</p>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:16:28 -0400the chairhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-chair<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my wheelchair I found it at a garage sale and for $50 bucks I couldn't walk past it I've had for a couple of weeks now I have only done some minor maintenance and added some simple linkage for radio control which is working great my original idea was to make this a power house for multiple projects I.e. lawn mower,wagon,seed/mulch spreader maybe add a dump bed to haul small loads of dirt or gravel basically an rc yard slave but then I found frits on YouTube and I felt like I just met ...</p>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:58:25 -0400Autonomous rock crawlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-rock-crawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2.12.2013 Just added the code the bot's been working from. After putting together the LMR Start Here bot, I knew I wanted to do more. So I set out to convert one of my (many) RC projects into something autonomous. I figured what better choice than a slow moving crawler (so I could catch it if it went awol!). I took a functioning truck and created an electronics tray out of 1mm carbon fiber. Everything is held on with servo tape. The servos are powered via the battery elimination circuit from ...</p>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:27:20 -0400Robot Arm and voice recognition.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-arm-and-voice-recognition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Robot ARM controlled by Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller with voice recognition "Say It Module". I used 5 Servo motors 3 large and 2 medium. Say It Moudule voice recognition allows to setup up 32 commands. Say It Moudule voice recognition Robotic ClawMade from metal and are pretty heavy-duty and can opens to about 2" </p>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:12:21 -0400solar birdhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-bird<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i built this mini bot for morning call.it is a solar powered beep,the tone&amp;frequency was modulation by light. the circuit was designed by wilf,http://www.solarbotics.net/library/circuits/misc_sound_wilfbird.html </p>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:50:58 -0400Stopbot - this was my first robot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stopbot-this-was-my-first-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot I ever built.It was CNC cut from an old stop sign by a friend. It was very simple with only a Atmel Mega8, a 293 motorcontroller, and a sonar sensor board that was suppose to see movement and chase it. I did get it to run, but I never could get the sonar board to work right. So after it sat for a few years I gave it to a friend who's now got it running using a Pic and some Sharp distance sensors. I also never got video of it driving, but I keep its pictures online to hopefully ...</p>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:19:40 -0400My first robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-19<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is with mixed emotions I want to introduce you to my first robot! I am both excited and frustrated hehe. Excited becuase I put it together and it looks very sexy (i know lots of wires here and there but i still find it sexy hehe). Frustrated because I got the servo to respond and I got one motor to respond. However the other motor and the eyes do not do anything. I know that the other motor works fine (i switched the motors back and forth between the pins and figuered out that both work but only ...</p>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:17:54 -0400SoundYhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/soundy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;This is easy Beam robot,i use 1381 circuit and i replaced the motor with the buzzer. &nbsp;COMPONENT: PN3904 transistorPN3906 transistor2,2k resistor1381 trigger0.1uf capacitorbuzzer3v solar cell&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:32:25 -0400Franco 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/franco-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi i'm new and this is my first robot :) COMPONENT; &nbsp;AXE023 with Picaxe 08m2(08m2 is more powerful of 08)&nbsp;QRB1134(ir sensor photo reflector)&nbsp;SENSOR BOARD&nbsp;LM7805(5V regulator)&nbsp;SGMG9(motor)CIRCUIT &nbsp;SENSOR : &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; QRB1134 sensor(digital output) &nbsp; &nbsp; bumper switch(digital output) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;ENERGY: &nbsp;the Picaxe08 microcontroller will function at boltage between 3-6V&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:49:57 -0400USV Celestehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/usv-celeste<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Celeste is an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the boat is semi autonomous with a control radius of 5 KM (telemetry and video feed). Main computer is powered by Picaxe 40X2, engine and helm servos are mostly self made and controlled by Picaxes and Pololu controllers. </p>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:00:10 -0400Tortoise MKIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tortoise-mkii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first cnc construction bot. as a team work.the cnc,electronic and software part was done by chenrq.i do the last work. the bot&nbsp;use 9 of towerpro 5010 servos. we designed the 24 channel servo board,the control part was an arduino m328 nano with PS2 remote.the attached file show all ele parts. </p>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:28 -0400RDM (Red drum machine) YDM tributehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rdm-red-drum-machine-ydm-tribute<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have managed to get every thing except the neck motor to play ball. it took a bit of trial and error to find the correct wiring connections as my board layout is different to what was shown in the Make Mag when I first built it its head would turn to the left then back to the centre. the motor driver got very hot now it dose nothing. Ill have to wait untill I can get another L293D and try again </p>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:48:08 -0400Fuzzyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fuzzy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all Thanks for letting me join your site Here is a bot that I designed for the scouts to build it was designed as a maze runner. This one was built by my daughter. it consists of a battery pack four paper clips a small pice of ply the end off a texter and a ball bearing &nbsp; </p>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:04:30 -0400Project Boesumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-boesumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Years ago I bought a Boebot to see what they were all about. While its a good "newb" robot, it wasn't what i was looking for. So I got the idea to make it into a mini sumo robot and the chopping began!!! Here's a concept picture: Above was running it in non competition form to see how well it ran, etc. It worked but was too wide to fit into mini sumo rules. I also don't care for basic stamps. They are good controllers, I just like Arduino's more. So we'll be swapping that out for a Pro Mini 328. ...</p>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:50:01 -0400Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR 'ians, This is basically a copy ( hopefully one that would be almost identical) than the Noobot by another LMR member dip6..Thanks a lot!! This was something that I had always wanted to make but never got around too...Used to be&nbsp;a competition in my Uni for the Electronics engineers and I was from the mechanical engineering side. Didn't have a clue back then and honestly not too much either now...:-P Through dip6, I got the PCB boards and the rest were bought online through RS, Active ...</p>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:35:53 -0400Light Seeking Bugbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-seeking-bugbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR' ians This is first attempt at making a robot and I must say that putting it together was fun!!...:-) As I had no prior experience to robotics.( racing Tamiya cars 15 years ago does not count)&nbsp;I started off with&nbsp;something relatively simple and from a kit that I bought through&nbsp;Ebay. Well it was pretty tough in the beginning to get the SMT components soldered&nbsp;on the PCB board. This&nbsp;light seeking robot&nbsp;has basically a battery located at the bottom of it powered by ...</p>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:07:57 -0400Delta robot with Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-with-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first delta robot. It isn't perfect yet, but it works. I tried to use different tools in the end-effector. A vacuum pump made with a syringe and a pen for drawing. Other details, the code and pictures here: http://robottini.altervista.org/delta-robot-with-arduino </p>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:02:39 -0400LEGO Segwayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-segway<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:18:54 -0400YelloBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hellow there LMR i geus i haven't made any robot if i hadn't found this webpage ;) so here i am with my first robot. its a pretty basic idea, but for me ofcource its special because its my first robot. so when i found this webpage the first thing i did was ordering some stuff to start with. i ordered some wheels some motors an arduino and lots of other electronics.. now when they arived i had no body to put the wheels on. so i found this piece of carton and i wrapped Yellow tape on it (There is ...</p>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:21:04 -0400Tabletop Telepresence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tabletop-telepresence-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Two weeks ago I saw the Sparkfun new product post and instantly knew the Magician chassis would make a perfect telepresence robot. Now all of my parts arrived and I finally got it all put together! It’s basically a mashup of an Arduino, Adafruit motorshield, Pololu Wixel, iPhone with facetime, and, of course, the Sparkfun Magician robot chassis. I’m using an iPhone with Facetime to provide the onboard video feed from the robot. I run the terminal alongside Facetime to provide motor commands ...</p>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:50:37 -0400Biped walker with 3 servos (Dead Duck Walking)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-walker-with-3-servos-dead-duck-walking<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For the sake of it, I wanted to see if I could make a really simple biped - and this is what I came up with :) I thought it was really fun to do, much more than expected, I can recommend it :) if I can find the time, I would love to do some other versions of this kind of simple moving creatures.. a couple of servos, wood, glue, Picaxe, back to basics, good fun :D </p>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:02:24 -0400RadRover v1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/radrover-v1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well it's the tracks from a Broken Rad robot and a bunch of parts either in the mail, needing to be ordered or waiting to be added. I should have it all together by new year and hope to start on my second robot.&nbsp; The moch version is made with foam board and plastic tubes. I plan to use coroplast and plexiglass along with a plastic dome I found in a plastics shop near Chinatown in NYC. The Ultrasonic HC-SR04 will be mounted to the dome and should give it some Character. Arms(one or two) will ...</p>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:27:08 -04003D coordinate estimation. (ANN)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-coordinate-estimation-ann<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone, this is the 1st time I joining LMR! Here I want to share my previous project on computer vision. It used a laser pointer, a camera and servos to make it work. What Happen?? Camera try to detect any object that we want using image processing(eg video: external object from monitored area), than MATLAB controlling the 2 axis servo in pointing the laser point on the detected object by the help of Fuzzy Logic controller. Then it come to the idea, I used the value of each servo rotation and ...</p>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:24:28 -0400Pacman like Robot Gamehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pacman-like-robot-game<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was happy to be invited to "Idefestivallen", Oslo university, Norway, to set up a small robot event for the visitors. With less than a week to prepare, I made a simple Pacman like Robot Game: 5 robots on a maze. 3 of them carried a balloon, they where autonomous "Ghosts". &nbsp;2 of them was somewhat in control by 2 members of the audience - they where "Pacmen". When a Pacman drove over one of the "power up's" on the maze, a very sharp huge needle got down (see video). It stayed down for a while, ...</p>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:30:21 -0400Hexapod - Fun with Matlab (work in progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-fun-with-matlab-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>simulation of a hexapod in matlab, work in progress for more projects, visit&nbsp;http://retardokiddo.blogspot.com/ </p>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:02:25 -0400ROBO Lanternhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-lantern<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ok, so my wife wanted a scary halloween prop for "halloween town" and i had a picaxe 28x laying around. so i figured id try building something that popped out of the pumpkin and screamed at you. i forgot to take step by step pics, but i will when i rebuild it. i used the voice module from radio shack but couldnt get it to run off the picaxe, so it is its own seperate unit inside the pumpkin. the pumpkin is a fake one made for carving, so it shouldnt rot around the electronics. it uses a Parallax ...</p>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:30:51 -0400bicore snakehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bicore-snake<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello all,this is my new bot.she is a la version snake bot including 3 stage bicore.i make it for test.i use very common parts.the bot is moving fast and cool. </p>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:35:40 -0400Bootshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My newest bot. I hadn't had time to build one recently, so I MADE time. Heh. Not too much to say about the little guy. I scavenged the tracks/base off of a toy skid-loader. The base has a bay for 3 AA batteries, but i decided to add a 4-AA battery pack to get more speed out of him. I don't mind changing out the motors if I burn them out doing it. It's far more fun to watch him scoot around at the speed he does now. I decided to name him Boots because 99% of the time I was working on him, my daughter ...</p>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:58:11 -0400Magabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/magabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Uploaded another new video, showing telepresence with Google Talk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt;&gt;&gt; Magabot is an Arduino based, open source robotics platform designed to give mobility to any portable computer.This robot is being developed in a partnership between Artica and IDMind, and with the great participation of XicoMBD.Any robot with a computer is a very powerfull robot, and because all laptops have a camera, a screen, speakers, microphone, ...</p>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:51:56 -0400Primohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/primo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Pictures in High res. now available on: https://picasaweb.google.com/117478617231202648212/Primo?authkey=Gv1sRgCLy4gIfUuZSIrwE The Code is on English now !!!!! but it is Terrible :D &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tutorial - How to make Primo &nbsp; &nbsp; We will need: &nbsp; Breadboardwith 840 pins (recommended)&nbsp; Picaxe-08M or Picaxe-08M2 (M2 is better)&nbsp; H-Bridge - L293D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Motors Pololu ...</p>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:33:04 -0400Homemade tracked vechiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homemade-tracked-vechicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This tracked vechicle(Its actually not a robot yet so thats why i'll call it a vechicle for time being) is &nbsp;made using acrylic.The tracks are made using bicycle chains and M3 nylon nuts and M3 bolts. I made it referring amando96's tutorial&nbsp; Currently &nbsp;it has nothing in it except two high torque dc geared motors.Electronics are yet to be added. I am planning to control it with a homemade remote control using xbees,some analog joysticks,pushbuttons,etc. Each motor outputs around ...</p>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:01:37 -0400MO-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was built about 7 years ago, the idea for the chassis came from the BOE-BOT, the controller is an Out of production Stampbug 2 board, from Milford Instruments Ltd, in the UK. it contains a OEM Basic Stamp 2, small proto area, the only problem is it contains no voltage regulator, so i had to build my own. I also build a board&nbsp;to power&nbsp;the servos,&nbsp;this provided the pins for the servo plugs, logic from the stamp and a seperate power supply. It&nbsp;uses a Daventech SRF-04 ultrasonic ...</p>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:38:58 -0400Balance Robot using DAGU 6WDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/balance-robot-using-dagu-6wd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first prototype of the Balancing Robot. In this version , I used two sharp sensors to control the motors.this is as first step till the IMU comes from sparkfun. I used Kalman Filtering to reduce the sensors noise. The PID parameter still need more tuning. i will upload the video after finishing the fine tuning. this picture is for the Geared motor with ratio 34:1 and the rubber tyres. the following picture is for the sharp sensor. I used 80cm type. </p>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:14:53 -0400MK 1 Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mk-1-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This&nbsp;was my first attempt at a sumo robot, built about 8 years ago, it used 2 servos for propulsion, and had a Basic Stamp 1 to control it, it had photo cells under the front ramp for edge detection, and a IR led and receiver&nbsp;to find its&nbsp;target. It has now been pulled to piece's and the part used in other robots, except the BS1 which i think i fried. :(&nbsp; </p>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:31:43 -0400SHR Rebornhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shr-reborn<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; This robot is a rebuild of my Start Here Robot.&nbsp; One day I was looking for things to do(other than clean my work bench) and saw my my SHR sitting there and thought why don't I build that nicer and add some line sensors to it.&nbsp; So I did. &nbsp;&nbsp; Its just a basic SHR with a few line sensors on the front in a fancy shell. So far I coded it to be a basic object avoider, and line follower with plans to&nbsp;make it a sumo bot also.&nbsp; I lost all the code except for the line ...</p>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:37:28 -0400R.A.V.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-a-v<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>R.A.V. ( Red Avoiding Vehicle) LOG: // 10/2/11 : LMR RAV and servocentercode files added R.A.V is an avoiding objects vehicle based on Penny from ignoblegnome. It uses the arduino Duemilanove and the Motor Shield from adafruit as a motor controller and mini breadboard. The code is an adjusted version from Penny. Summary below: Microcontroller : Arduino Duemilanove Motor Controller : Motor Shield Actuator: Tamiya Twin Gearbox PSU : 7.2 v, 9v ( arduino) Servo: Hitech HS 255 BB Sensor : Sharp IR Wheels: ...</p>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:14:53 -0400Hexaspiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexaspider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED: OCT. 31, '11: Checked complete box \o/ Added a couple of hidden vids of Hexy disturbing people at work. Another hexapod clone that began with a focus on minimalism. Not much more than a Start Here Robot on six legs with tactile feelers. This is my first robot I could make out of spare bits and pieces from what I had available (except for the 08M2). I tried not to buy anything else. I even plundered some 1/8W resistors&nbsp;from a salvaged PCB just to hold to my goals! edit - I've changed ...</p>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:09:08 -04002 DOF Balancing ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2-dof-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This Robot makes use of the 3D accelometer as 3D tilt sensor. Tow separated PID controlling algorithms were implemented to work in the same time. Each algorithm control one of the servo motors. the plastic panel at the top of the platform should be in level and parallel to the ground. These servo motors will try to keep this&nbsp;panel in this orientation incase of tilting the platform right side, left side or inclination. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:42:23 -0400ABBot: Advanced Boe Bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/abbot-advanced-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The main goal of this project was to develop an autonomous rolling robot, based on Parallax Boe-Bot, but using two boards and microcontrollers. It uses only standard, relatively cheap, Parallax parts (Board Of Education boards with Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller and several sensors and actuators). It can communicate with the user by:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Displaying information on its Serial LCD.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Talking through a TTS (Text To Speech) device. It may ...</p>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:42:35 -0400Maze Solving Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maze-solving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was made for the Search and Rescue challange by Ro-Bot-X. It is a simple wall follower that uses an ultrasonic sensor for decting the wall and a SHARP IR sensor for sharp left turns. For picking up the soft toy bear, in my case a dog, the robot has a magnet on the side. So sometime on its journey the magnet will touch the bear and grab it. It grabs it because there is a small magnet taped to the waist of the dog. I would have used velcro but I couldn't get some in time for the deadline. My ...</p>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:04:11 -0400Malucohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maluco<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot to test some different ideas that I had. One of them were the CD wheels and other was the free wheel tilted by a servo. It ended up to be a crazy (maluco) robot.&nbsp;In full speed it&nbsp;could do massive drifts&nbsp;but&nbsp;was very unstable... I decided to reduce the voltage given to the motors so it could behave how you can see on the video. The front wheel is attached to the servo using polymorph: </p>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:09:40 -0400Mech-Spider Fail (ARRRGH!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mech-spider-fail-arrrgh<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I got interested in the Klann linkage when I stumbled across MechanicalSpider.com, so I decided to play with it to see what would come of&nbsp;it. After designing the first leg mechanism in AutoDesk Inventor 9, I thought it would be fun to build a robot spider to hand out treats on Halloween. This is the process I used to develop this robot. I wanted to use materials I had on hand and make most of the parts myself. I started with the leg-driving mechanism shown below. &nbsp; I cut the gears from ...</p>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:38:26 -0400Swirlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/swirl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was built for Autonomous Search &amp; Rescue Challenge proposed by Ro-Bot-X -https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/27789. Robot have to be able to navigate a maze with lanes at least 12" wide, find a toy, grab it somehow and drive out of the maze. For this I used 2 Sharp IR sensors mounted on left and right side of robot for navigate inside the maze and a home made senzor - 3 photoresistors + 4 high intensity LEDs for detecting the target. I thought, in this way I can differentiate ...</p>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:31:59 -0400G-uCrawlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/g-ucrawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Bored one Saturday, waiting on components for a new Motor Driver for the MicroCore - I decided to 'hack' together a clone/version of Wilf Rigter's uCrawler. I say 'Hack' because if you look close you may be able to tell that I've cobbled together some resistor and capacitor values from smaller values :) Surprisingly it works, although it does have traction problems getting purchase with the&nbsp;feet (I was aware of this limitation in the design however).&nbsp; &nbsp; All in all I was rather happy ...</p>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:55:18 -0400Aarduino computer parts cnchttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aarduino-computer-parts-cnc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello I am working on a new project which I call computer parts CNC. The basic design calls for three stepper motor driven carriage assemblies from old disk drives that I found laying around. The project’s only expense for me was the three h-bridge chips that I will have to order which are only 15$. My first attempt at this project failed because of the expenses that came with it for all the wood, threaded rod, electronics, and other things that I failed to complete it. This time I was in a mission ...</p>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:39:30 -0400My robot for LARC 2011 competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot-for-larc-2011-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(new video uploaded) This is my robot for the 10° latin american robotics competition, LARC2011.&nbsp;http://www.ieeelarc.org The robot will participate in the OPEN category. &nbsp; From the site: "Every day of our lives, robotics is getting closer to the common population by developing home, industrial, medical, construction and work tasks. In this occasion, the Latinamerican Robotics Competition proposes the construction of a coffee collector Robot, given the fact that the region is one of the ...</p>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:50:43 -0400First Working Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-working-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Using steel strapping commonly found in the plumbing section of Home Depot, I constructed the support frame of the robot. Everything is held together with machine screws and plastic ties. As well I found that adding springs to the chasis helped the servos be more precise. </p>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:57:47 -0400Path Following robot - lakshahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/path-following-robot-laksha<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Materials required .. MANY.... Give me time to list it even I forgot to make a list and brought the part as they were needed.&nbsp; And I have some what became insomniac. </p>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:57:32 -0400RCMICBot RC Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rcmicbot-rc-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This a RC Robot controlled by AM Waves, it is controlled by a microcontroller PIC18F2431, the comunication part is by a control comand in a small breadboard composed by switches, coder and emitter. In the Robot, there is the communication, power and motor control parts. THe comunication part is composed by receiver,encoder and leds. The power part is composed by the regulators and capacitors.the motor control part is composed by the microcontroller, lm293d and dc motors. For more informations visit ...</p>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:53:12 -0400My First... Blind MicroCorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-blind-microcore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Greetings LMR Where to start.&nbsp; Recently I have once again picked up my love for Electronics and decided to branch into the facinating field of robotics.&nbsp; While researching etc etc, I came across BEAM.&nbsp; Well this got me inspired and this is the result. &nbsp; Unfortunately however I have come to a bit of a standstill as my multimeter took an unfortunate dip in some water so I have to wait for my replacement so I can test some of the motor driver output values (as I suspect the current ...</p>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:13:19 -0400the smack-into-walls-a-lothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-smack-into-walls-a-lot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first robot, it isn't that complacated. two switches, a on off and on switch some wires bateries and thats all. the switch on top is the on off and on switch, the stick is the "sensor" there is a hole in the&nbsp;stick so when it hits a wall it hits the switch and reverses the diretion. </p>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:23:10 -0400Drew's walking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drews-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a 4 legged robot I built to entertain and to learn more about how to build robots. It uses eight cheap MG996R servos, two in each leg, controlled by a Pololu 8 channel servo control board and a pair of XBee Pro radios. The robot is basically just a puppet, with no on-board intelligence and the walking and leg gestures controlled directly by the operator. The structure of the robot is actually quite simple, using as few mechanical and electrical parts as I can get away with. My main challenge ...</p>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:12:03 -0400MICBot2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micbot2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MICBot2 is an autonomous robot for obstacles detection and deviance and goes around, it works indoor or outdoor. Therefore, this solution uses the ultrasonic sensor as a measure of distance and enables it to control the direction. The movement of the car is made independently and randomly, so the car can move in the same location with multiple paths all different. The detection of objects is also achieved through the pairs of switches (front of the car) and buttons (back of the car), and in this ...</p>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:06:22 -0400Subaru Wall Racerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/subaru-wall-racer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was inspired to make fritsl's wall racers when he showed them off in episode 18 of The latest in Hobby robotics on Makezine's youtube channel. &nbsp;After finding his guide&nbsp;on how he made them I found where I could buy the parts and decided on a car that I would build it into. &nbsp;I went with a Subaru Impreza R/C car off eBay which cost me $50AUD, a bit more expensive but worth the cost for the great looks! &nbsp;For the brains I picked up the Picaxe 18M2 High Power project board and a L293D ...</p>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:22:54 -0400MICBot Autonomous Robot Obstacle Deviancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micbot-autonomous-robot-obstacle-deviance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MICBot is an autonomous robot for obstacles detection and deviance and goes around, it works indoor or outdoor. Therefore, this solution uses the ultrasonic sensor as a measure of distance and enables it to control the direction. The movement of the car is made independently and randomly, so the car can move in the same location with multiple paths all different. The detection of objects is also achieved through the pairs of switches (front of the car) and buttons (back of the car), and in this way, ...</p>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:59:39 -0400My first hand built Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-hand-built-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just finished reading David Cook's book, "Robot Building for Beginners" I have a NXT Mindstorms robot, But I wanted to start building and getting into the electronics about robot building. This is my first built robot. I built the Line following robot that uses a voltage comparator and photo resistors as the line following logic and two transistors to provide enough current to drive the motors. Fun project. Already planning on another project. Will keep everyone posted. Thanks Joe </p>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:30:20 -0400Hybred Boe Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hybred-boe-bot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest creation. It is a Hybred Boe Bot built up from a scratch on a a Boe Bot body. . It has 2 power supplys, one for motors and one for electronics so far. I plan on adding another battery pack just for the microcontroller. I wanted to make a highly expandable bot as small as possable without drilling holes ( except for the lexan platforms). It can handle any processor, but currently using the Parallax BS2PE. So far so good. It is getting heavy so better wheels may be needed, It dosen't ...</p>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:13:37 -0400Hybred Boe Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hybred-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my latest creation. It is a Hybred Boe Bot built up from a chasses. It has 2 power supplys, one for motors and one for electronics so far. I plan on adding another battery pack just for the microcontroller. I wanted to make a highly expandable bot as small as possable without drilling holes ( except for the lexan platforms). It can handle any processor, but currently using the Parallax BS2PE. So far so good. It is getting heavy so better wheels may be needed, It dosen't stop and turn on ...</p>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:47:07 -0400Cane - my dog quadrapod robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cane-my-dog-quadrapod-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It 's a bit of time I wanted to build a robot with legs. In particular I was fascinated by the possibility to create a fluid movement in the robot, close to nature. Well, I discovered that it is not easy. The walk, which to us seems a simple thing, is very complex to make for a robot. Even more difficult if you want to make a the robot with only 2 motors for each leg. I have to thank Oddbot for his quadrapod that inspired the walk of my robot dog (link). I also wanted a robot that interacts. Almost ...</p>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:08:03 -0400Simple Arduino Robot (need help with the basics) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-arduino-robot-need-help-with-the-basics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, This is my first robot and I am having some difficulty moving forward with the project. I hope you can help The project is a simple Arduino obstacle avoidance. It's based on the J-Bot robot project from Jameco http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/workshop/diy/jbotrobot.html I purchased the parts from Jameco accept for the 4-WD platform. It was not available so I got the 2-WD one This is what I have done so far 1. Built the motor shield and connected it to the Arduino 2. Attached the 2 motors and ...</p>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:15:37 -0400modullo [Modular Robotic Platform]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modullo-modular-robotic-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is modullo,&nbsp;one of my first elaborated robotic platforms. It hasn't got an actual purpose yet, I'm at the stage of adding various sensors and integrating them into a functional system. The main design of the platform revolves around the concept of modularity. Each function of the robot is being taken care of by a separate microcontroller, while the main microcontroller, the ATMega16 (which is going to be replaced with an Digilent Nexys 2 FPGA when more processing power would be needed) ...</p>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:25:35 -04006 legs hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-legs-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ok guys,this is my first try to make a hexapod bot.I design the body&nbsp;myself,by the stuffs around me.the control method was refer to a classic beam hexapod.&nbsp;http://www.solarbotics.net/library/circuits/bot_walker_hexapod.htmlthe motor driver was made&nbsp;by 18 pcs solid,3&nbsp;H-bridge. &nbsp; </p>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:20:18 -0400My Boe-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Everyone Here is my Boe-Bot.It's a fun kit from Parallax that comes with a great book and bunch of parts. I knew absolutely nothing when I started and going through their lessons has taught me a lot.(well a lot more than I knew before) He has been configured to do most the basic stuff including: Dead Reckoning Drive Perfect Circles Navigating with bumpers Photovore/Photophobe Follow a Flashlight Beam Navigate with Ir LEDs Navigate with Ping In the video he is navigating with Ir LEDs and receivers &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UPDATE ...</p>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:41:22 -0400B.E.A.T.S.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-e-a-t-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my robot B.E.A.T.S. It is a YDM clone. B.E.A.T.S. stands for, Bot Entertaining Autonomously Through Sound. It took me about a month (off and on) to build this robot, but I had a lot of fun (and a little frustration). The following is a list of parts used:Electronics Carrier - Ant-Style = $13.00PICAXE-28X Starter Pack = $32.00SRF05 Ultrasonic Ranger = $30.00Gear Motor and Tread Package = $40.00Gear Motor 10 - Geared pager motor = $10.00x4 = $40.00BlinkM= $13.00tinyCylon = $10.00Sampler board ...</p>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:39:32 -0400Simple Drifting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-drifting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a small hack I made for a Make video. The code is attached above :) </p>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:09:55 -0400Ronnie - Arduino robot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ronnie-arduino-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey folks! This is my first robot of this kind. Orginally I wanted to use a different controllerboard with everything built onto it already, but programming it so it works just the way I wanted without timers conflicting, wrong distance readings from the SRF05 and so on, I finally settled on the Arduino Uno. &nbsp; First video: Ronnie will drive around as long as nothing is in it's way. If he comes close to an Object, he looks around to find another way. Then he turns left or right depending on ...</p>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:30:33 -0400Remote controlled rover - version 2.0 available !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-rover-version-2-0-available<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have built this remote controlled robot to make it possible to "enter" my homepage. You can cruise around the stuff used for experiments described at my pages (e.g. a wind tunnel, a 4-stroke engine and so on). Additionally you can find some other treasure stored at my attic. Because of the low bandwidth, you have to be patient, because the transmition of a new image needs between 10 and 30 seconds. The control mode is similar to those of a mars rover - try it out! After an update I have released ...</p>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:23:33 -0400Tachikomahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tachikoma<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The other day was talking to a friend who is animageek. She was asking: "Why don't you build a Tachikoma? It looks like doable!". Man! That's way far than what I capable of "building" robots! Think about those feet can transform to a wheel! How could that been done in nowadays? Even its transformable it won't be able to carry the weight by that kind of design; furthermore, that freaking big ass is impossible to balance a bot like that. Forget it, it's animation. But night after night, it just can't ...</p>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:28:08 -0400Robot Goldfishhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-goldfish<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to make a simple bot to take to Maker Fair when I stumbled on the goldfish box at the supermarket.&nbsp; The box and the battery holders are the only parts bought for this project the rest are from the junk box. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This photo shows the prossessor board.&nbsp; It is the first version of my G.E.A.R. board. (Generic Experimental Adriano Robot) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This ...</p>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:05:19 -0400Homer, our robot, gets a little intelligence!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homer-our-robot-gets-a-little-intelligence<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally got a little time this week - weekend to work on our robot project. This is a video of steering stabilization for our tracked robot. We're using compass angle as the source for set-point and input for moving correction. After lots of experimentation with localization possibilities, I felt the ability to maintain a stable heading with a track robot was an absolute necessity for localization based on dead reckoning. So here's our solution. This is our working draft code. We tried to make it ...</p>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:47:05 -0400Arduino tank projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-tank-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first build and I consider it an on going project. I built the frame work and drive line about a year ago. Due to lack of budget it sat until about three months ago when I really got going on it. I start my programing on a Basic stamp a few years back. Then the computer I had then died and last January I started over teaching myself on the Arduino. I have been learning from my mistakes along the way and in the past few months LMR has really helped me progress. I started off with just ...</p>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:28:49 -0400Rolf Robotssonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rolf-robotsson<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot project! This is my girlfriend's old stereo, I thought it would be more fun to be able todrive it around rather than never be using it.&nbsp; &nbsp; Progress I'm just getting started, everything's a mess =) &nbsp; I'm using an old Netgear wireless router hooked up to an ethernet shield on my Arduino.This way I can communicate wirelessly to any of my computers or mobile devices, andwith its own local network. This is not the best way to do it, Rolf gets really heavy andthere's not ...</p>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:20:59 -0400Touch screen monitorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/touch-screen-monitor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody !!! :) The main aim of this project is to convert a normal computer monitor into a touch screen monitor.. For this I use 2 SRF005 ultrasonic range sensors and 1 picaxe 28X2. The above image is the baisc plan of my project and it will explain you how things work. I use VB.NET to interface between the Picaxe and the computer. My picaxe code is : #picaxe 28x2main:pulsout C.1,2 &nbsp; &nbsp;pulsin C.1,1,w1pause 10let w1 = w1 * 10/62pulsout C.2,2pulsin C.2,1,w2pause 10let w2 = w2 * 10/62sertxd ...</p>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:19:51 -0400Line follower bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey everyone! I'm new to LMR and I'd like to post my first robot. It is a simple line following bot. It can follow a black line on a white background and vice versa. These are the parts I used: ATmega82 hacked Servos3 CNY70 reflex optocouplers1 74HC14 schmitt-triggerI built the robot because I got fed up with the other robot project I worked on and I wanted to get some kind of robot going. The idea of a line following robot seemed very simple. Just hook up 3 CNY70 to a schmitt trigger, connect this ...</p>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:26:37 -0400New project: opensource hardware / software Hex walker kit - group efforthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-project-opensource-hardware-software-hex-walker-kit-group-effort<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OK - finished the "tenative" mechanical design and just cut the chassis. Sized for standard servos; 18 for the legs, 2 for the pan and tilt. Behold the inital 6 legged goodness... &nbsp; First thoughts include Propeller COG custom board layout / color camera / xbee wireless &nbsp; Krumlink is onboard for the electronics layout/design/3D design TinHead offered his 3D design skills (of which I am surely lacking) Will update as the project progresses... &nbsp; still need coders to sign up - hint -hint &nbsp; This ...</p>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:33:28 -0400RoVEr - Robotic Vacuum (by) Erichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-robotic-vacuum-by-eric<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The build is covered on the blog I started for this bot (linked in additional info) if anybody is interested. It is far too long and I don't want to copy and paste the whole thing and attempt to get it formatted as well. I would love some input and feedback if anyone gets bored enough to read through it all, it is not as detailed as I originally had hoped, but it's some form of documentation for how I did things. This is based around the following pieces:Arduino UnoTamiya TracksTamiya Twin GearboxTamiya ...</p>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:46:19 -0400Diffident robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diffident-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When I saw the "Mr. General" robot by oddbot (link), I loved it. I thought it is "expressive", a skill difficult to find in a robot built at home. So I built my personal version of Mr.General with Arduino. The robot is based on compound-eye sensor from Dagu. Pictures, details, code here: http://robottini.altervista.org/diffident-robot </p>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:17:17 -0400Mattingly: My first bot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mattingly-my-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Background: Ever since I was a little kid I've wanted to build a robot. &nbsp;I actually tried a few times with nothing more then some cardboard boxes and permanent markers. &nbsp;(This was before I found out there was stuff IN the robot that made it do things.) Now I've grown up and things in my life have settled to the point where I can have a hobby such as this as long as I keep the cost down wherever I can. &nbsp;(And spend extravagently when I have the money and the wife isn't watching :) ) ...</p>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:47 -0400robot brushhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-brush<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Looking on the online robot shops I’ve seen that are sold the vibration motors. Then I said to myself: why not build a simple robot with a nice vibration motor? And so I tried to think of something original and super cheap. I went into the shop of my friends Chinese to make me some inspiration, and I found something very very nice: a vibrating massager. I disassembled the massager and made a little robot. This is the result: http://robottini.altervista.org/robot-shoe-brush </p>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:59:38 -0400UNUS: First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/unus-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UNUS A quick introduction: it was about 2 1/2 years ago that I first decided I might like to build a robot.&nbsp; I of course knew nothing about it but it seemed like a fun challenge to me.&nbsp; I found a lot of great info online and read a ton of people's posts on LMR.&nbsp; I decided Arduino was the best path for my entrance into the world of microcontrollers based on its ease of programming and vast amounts of info available. It wasn't for another year that my fiance graciously bought me ...</p>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:56:19 -0400Mecanum Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mecanum-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I bought these mecanum wheels from sparkfun and its manufacture by FingerTech Robotics. When I got them it came with four set of wheels. One pack is missing all the washers and other one has misplace the hole and other two pack was fine. I contact sparkfun about this issue and they don't response at all. I guess they don't want to deal with such "small" issue. Anyway, I bought my own washers and fix the misplaced hole with epoxy. Then, that video us the result I got. The way I program it suppose ...</p>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:15:57 -0400Airsoft Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/airsoft-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a current work in progress that is waiting for a few parts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The goal for this project was to make a robot that could go after people with an airsoft gun so me and my friends could play around with it in my yard.&nbsp; Also the turret on the back will be able to be remote controlled or just go find people autonomously using a tempature sensor.(Or atleast that's the plan for now.) &nbsp;&nbsp; For driving, the bot will be 100% autonomous.&nbsp; The bot will navigate by two ...</p>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:08:00 -0400Linear Stewart Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/linear-stewart-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. I wrote the software first for a rotary hexapod that used hobby servos.&nbsp; I then rewrote the relevant sections for simpler linear action.The u-joints are TRAXXAS half-shafts cut down with a Dremel. There are 12 flanged bearings that allow the actuators to turn smoothly for yaw. pitch/roll: 50 degrees (could go higher but u-joints won't allow)yaw: 45 degreesheave: 100mmWeight does not include PCBs.This is part of a larger robot ...</p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:15:39 -0400ORIONhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/orion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; </p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:53:48 -0400Robot Unit 01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-unit-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>CURRENT PROJECT WORK(Most recent first) &nbsp; August 19, 2011 More body work, cutting and filing...and thinking about where to place the boards... Cutting an opening with an X-ACTO saw blade so that the inside of the robot may be accessed by opening the front door.&nbsp; Be careful when sawing with these, the blade bends quite easily. &nbsp; Filing the edges of the cut smooth. &nbsp; The newly cut hole behind the front door &nbsp; View from the inside-out &nbsp; Upper area to be cut with razor ...</p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:09:06 -0400My second robotic project : a biped with 10 DOF by leg :)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-robotic-project-a-biped-with-10-dof-by-leg<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody :) This is my second robotic project : a biped with 10 DOF by leg, build with home made linear actuators with standard servomotors. This is how i built my linear actuators : First I found some copper tubes, and a M4 fixing-plate : They need to slide perfectly : then I fixed a 608ZZ (20mm of diameter) ball-bearing to the M4 fixing-plate with some tape (I think i may use some copper string ;) Next step : I fixed a M4 threated tube with cyanoacrylate glue to the smaller copper tube ...</p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:40:03 -0400The Bliss Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-bliss-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Please meet the Bliss Robot! v1: August 19, 2011 This is my Arduino-based SHR, and my very first robot. It is inspired by the start here robot and by Penny. I used the Ro-Bot-X Robot Builder's Shiled V3 which has worked flawlessly and has great code samples in its assembly guide. Maybe To Do List Build a 2-decks chassis, that can allocate a flat 6xAA battery holder on the lower deck and the board/shield on the upper oneUse some "attaching" methods better than the 2-sides tape... though it works great! ...</p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:31:00 -0400PCL manipulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pcl-manipulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>example of Zoltberg's manufacturing manipulator completely out of polycaprolactone </p>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:38:38 -0400mini tank https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello everyone im in the middle of making a robot which uses an arduino and an ultra sonic sensor (clone of ping so it has the same pinouts) ive got the robot and i have a code but the code has servos an one of my servos just broke so i was wondering if it was possible to convert this code to a code that uses dc motors ive tried this a couple times but i havent had any luck heres&nbsp;i tried pasting my current code but i just ended landscape format??&nbsp;first is this code even correct and can ...</p>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:41:22 -0400Caterpillarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/caterpillar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:14:30 -0400Gumpy the off-road robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gumpy-the-off-road-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first full project. This is a suprisingly capable little robot built on top of a R/C crawler chassis I found at a local thrift store. It can handle hills and long grass with ease. A wireless PS2 controller and a Pololu TReX Jr. motor controller makes it very responsive. With two drive motors and one steering motor this bot can generate pretty good torque and still has room for expanding the onboard electronics with things like GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, etc. The power source is a 9.6V ...</p>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:45:41 -0400Arduino 4wd robot with ping sensor "J-Bot"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-4wd-robot-with-ping-sensor-j-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Someone mentioned that Jameco needed a robotic mascot. I have always been a tinkerer, especially with radio-controlled electronics and so I volunteered for the chance to design and create the J-Bot. While this was my first autonomous robot build, I'm confident it won't be my last. We thought this would be a fun project to build. J-BOT Kit – Jameco P/N 2140285 </p>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:47:18 -0400Atom Micro Sumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atom-micro-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; The name of this tiny robot is Atom. Atom is a micro sumo robot. Its dimensions are 5 cm x 5cm x 5 cm It has a CNY70 sensor to detect the white path and an IR sensor to detect the objects or opponents. It weights only 73 grams. &nbsp; You can watch its video from this link http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=256718551023679 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:55:18 -0400Ice-cream stick robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ice-cream-stick-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In preparation for the School Education Expo in September 2011 (www.edexpo.com) in Sydney/Australia we at RoboteShop (www.roboteshop.com) wanted a robot that would inspire students, teachers and parents into robotics. So we wanted something that was affordable and easy to make. I started with the electronics from Innovati's RQ-5 Paper robot kit for two reasons; The kit is cheap The electronics included 1 servo, IR sensors, buzzer and more importantly an interface board that included 3 servo ports. ...</p>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:16:01 -0400Little Quadruped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-quadruped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first experience in legged robots. By making this quadpod robot I wanted to learn how to implement different gaits using servos. I used the same PCB designed for the other project, R/C little-buggy. I am attaching the circuit schematic which has the same micro-controller design as the other porject. Each leg has two degrees of freedom (DOF). I used micro servos (1.7 Kg.cm) and the result is good. However, it could be better if servos were a little stronger. The controller board Schematic ...</p>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:50:37 -0400Just want to say hi and show yuo my first project the car pullerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/just-want-to-say-hi-and-show-yuo-my-first-project-the-car-puller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone. I have just started in let's make robots and I wanted to show you my first project. I hope you like it . So first what I did is went to the part search. It was easy becose I needed only 3 switches 2 gearboxes 4 motors 1 AA batery holder and some wires. After I've done my shoping I went to my room and grabed the schematics of this robot. Then I went to my workshop wich was my backyard garage and started searching for the base of my car. I found an old toy car lying arownd and it became ...</p>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:50:54 -0400P.R.E.P. - Bot, now w/ video!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/p-r-e-p-bot-now-w-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The PREP - Bot is my first robot using a Propeller Microcontroller, and my first robot post on LMR. P.R.E.P. stands for Propeller Robotic Experiment Platform. Mainly, this robot is mainly for my to experiment with my Prop and use it with a robot, instead of just testing it on a breadboard. So I mainly will use a breadboards and perfboards. I may try to get some PCBs, if im planning on making permenant circuts. So I will add to this robot, but wont make alot of updates unless it is really cool upgrades. ...</p>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:13:21 -0400Solenoid Drumbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solenoid-drumbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR people, This is the beginning of my 2nd drum robot. I've build my tamiya tracked base for him. This version of frits's famous YDM will be using solenoids for the drumsticks. actually this one on ebay. I've sprayed the wheels and frame into a copper color as you can see above. The solenoid drumstick will work on 8 batteries. However it seems better to add a few more batteries, because the drumstick hits the object faster then. These solenoids actually works up to 24 volt but I don't dare to ...</p>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:44:22 -0400Flying Dutchmanhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flying-dutchman<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The "Flying Dutchman" is my second project. The project is more about a drive system then the robot itself. It is an omni wheel drive. An omni wheel robot can move in any direction. It moves in a very cool way (I think). I choose the ATMega32 because it has 3 PWM channels to control the 3 motors. The 6 AA batteries power both the motors and the microcontroller. Every calculation of motor directions and speeds are done in the microcontroller. I used 175 RPM gearmotors, for they have both power and ...</p>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:34:02 -0400RoverX minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverx-mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my attempt to build a very small and light but offroad vehicle. The accelerometer acts as a tilt sensor. A bandwidth of 1Hz has been set with according external capacitors to filter heavy vibrations, produced by the wheel legs. The bi-directional flexible bend sensors will be used as tactile sensors on the front and rear of the robot.The robot is powered by two 3.7V cell phone Li-Ion batteries (BT-33). A L7805 supplies 5V for the Picaxe, a LD33V 3.3V for the accelerometer. The main body and ...</p>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:05:08 -0400Pinkie bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pinkie-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pinkie bot This is my first robot. It was built by the instructions found in this page: http://www.societyofrobots.com/step_by_step_robot.shtml. I used whatever I could find. The body is a nesquick box. I made the wheels from CDs, with some expanding polyurethane foam and rubber gloves for good traction. The gloves happened to be pink, hence the name. The motors are servos modified to rate continously. The contoller is an ATMega8. I choose the big wheels for the speed. The controller can be powered ...</p>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:10:34 -0400A.T.T.R. - All Terrain Track Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-t-t-r-all-terrain-track-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A.T.T.R - All Terrain Track Robot. Robot able to move in rough terrain from point A to B skipping obstacles on its way. For now it will be cotroled by human, but finall version will be full autonomous. &nbsp; Costs are given "so far..", everything depends on the cash flow. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Drill Motors: Motor &amp; rack. That how I want to propel the tracks. I think that this is more reliable solution. Track test on tmp chassis. I've used a PC power source. ...</p>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:31:38 -0400simple rover robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-rover-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>well ive got this robot all built and wired up but ive got a few problems with it. for starters the servo is completely stuck i just got&nbsp;the metal gear servo and attached it to the servo port on the adafruit motorshield&nbsp;but when i tried using the servo sweep code it kinda worked but then it just got stuck. it wont move at all ive cut off all power to it and its still stuck the code wont work any more&nbsp;either how can i fix this?&nbsp;im also at a loss for trying o write the code not ...</p>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:02:51 -0400(updated) Telepresence Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/updated-telepresence-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I telecommute between Austin and Dallas and have wanted a telepresence robot for a couple of years. I finally got the courage to build one (not being much of a hardware guy and never having built a robot) and I am happy to report that it was a success. I use it daily and it has held up well and become an indispensable work tool for me.&nbsp; I constructed it out of very high level parts (its more of an integration project than a true manufacture) and believe that just about anybody could make one ...</p>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:16:34 -0400Hector Lightweight UGV based on Wild Thumper chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hector-lightweight-ugv-based-on-wild-thumper-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone, Oddbot recommended to post an entry here after I sent him one the videos accompanying this post. Our group at TU Darmstadt (http://www.gkmm.tu-darmstadt.de/rescue)&nbsp;demoed the feasibility of using a small, lightweight and low cost Unmanned Ground Vehicle based on the Wild Thumper chassis in the RoboCup Rescue Arena this year. For demonstration purposes the vehicle is equipped with: -Arduino based Motorcontroller (the one designed for the Thumper by Oddbot)-FitPC2 Atom Z530 board-2 ...</p>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:20:56 -0400SpurtBot for Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spurtbot-for-kit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Encouraged by a comment to RobotFreak's rendition of a SpurtBot, I am trying to build one too. I hope to make it as cheap as possible, because the goal it to bring materials to make a bunch of them to MakerFaire NYC. If you want to build a SpurtBot, try these instructions. LDR SpurtBot Materials: Bearings: I'm using bearings scrounged from old inline skates that I got for free/cheap. Some required some cleanup, but I found instructions for removing and cleaning them on the Internet. Yea, Google.Bands/tires: ...</p>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:25:20 -0400Home made vacuum gripperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/home-made-vacuum-gripper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This gripper uses an inexpensive syringe as the vacuum source. A gripper is the final part of a robot and usually is used to grab an object. I thought to make a gripper wich can hold the things and carry them around. The gripper approaches the object to the suction cup, it create a vacuum and the object remains attached to the suction cup. At this point it can moved where you want. Eliminating the depression the object falls for gravity.The gripper will pickup any small light object that has a smooth ...</p>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:43:59 -0400Cheaprider 1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheaprider-1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE : I've made some changes. It's smaller but for a dumb mistake now it's unstable, working on that!For the Motor Controller I'm using a L293D with a Protoshield. The PSU is 7.2V and now works smooth. It goes forward and backward, turns Turn clockwise and soon will have a sensor. Sound soon too ♫ &nbsp; ►►►► Hi LMR, This is my first robot or should I say the "Cheaprider" (Cheap + rider) 1.0. I'm still setting up the connections and codes, but for a start I think is decent. It's blind, ...</p>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:48:20 -0400Software/Hardware infrastructure project to control the vehicle over Internethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/software-hardware-infrastructure-project-to-control-the-vehicle-over-internet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We are working on the software and hardware infrastructure to control vehicles (car, tank, quad-copter, etc.) over the internet. This is complete opensource project with all the source code available here. Video streaming is made in real-time from on-board camera using adaptive algorithm to keep stable framerate which is required for comfortable control. BeagleBoard is used as on-board computer. In addition to high-level data processing like video compression, our goal was to control servos also ...</p>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:03:25 -0400Flok-0-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flok-0-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Flok-0-Bot is an old robot I have made .What it does is to follow light sources and avoid any obstacle on its way to the light source and when it finds it then it does some sort of dance though I dont have a video and cant shoot one cause I have dissassembled it to use its parts on other projects now I only have the chassis . But you can see couple of photos . What I have used ? An arduino duemilanove , 2 standard parallax futaba cr servos , 4 ldrs and a sharp sensor dont remember the actuall part ...</p>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:13:09 -0400Tribothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tribot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After reading on LMR for a while and drawing inspiration and reading about loads of tips and tricks i thought i should share my first creation. It is not finished and im not sure it ever will be, i will probably taking it apart and using the parts for something else before its done. I first started building a Lego car with 1 continuous rotation servo for propulsion and one normal servo for steering and only a button for letting it know when it bumped in to stuff, the car was very slow and difficult ...</p>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:50:45 -0400ATROPOS: Fonera Quadrocopter. An insanely home-made UAVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atropos-fonera-quadrocopter-an-insanely-home-made-uav<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Aimed by fritsl last post :)&nbsp;&nbsp; ... Atropos is a wifi operated quadrocopter system. It uses a Fonera 2201 with a custom compiled version of GNU/Linux OpenWRT. A set of wii sensors gives the information to the router throughout custom CPU GPIO pins. To achieve I2C communication a especial linux kernel module is used to make an emulated i2c port with every 2 GPIO pins available. &nbsp; [UPDATE 2/10/2014] There is a talk at congress "NavajaNegra" in Spain that I show the Atropos ...</p>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:09:20 -0400Hexacopter - OK, it's mostly a kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexacopter-ok-its-mostly-a-kit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OK, there are so many reasons for me not submitting this as "a robot", let's do them first: * It's 95% a kit * I am only showing a video- no good info, no pictures * It's flying * This is just a re-post of one of the TLIHR videos we do together with Make Magazine But the reasons for posting this are: * I'd like to be able to talk with my friends on LMR about this - not just on YouTube :) * I think a flying robot is as good as any driving - and personally I'd love to see more flying robots here on ...</p>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:09:32 -0400MIGHWARhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mighwar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> UPDATE : VIDEO . &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mighwar in Arabic is synonymous to the word commando in the English language. Parts: X4 12v Volvo s60 windsheild wiper motors. X4 26cm diameter pneumatic wheels. X4 custom made wheel to motor steel adapters . X4 custom motor controller. Custom Atmega168 based processing unit. x2 military style twist connectors for charging and data. 9ch RC TX/RX x2 12v 18ah sealed jell batteries. ETC..... UPDATE : Command and control circuit 1 is etched. </p>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:12:00 -0400Stepper & Trumpet https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stepper-trumpet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:07:15 -0400My first robot : a quadruped with 3 DOF by leg https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-a-quadruped-with-3-dof-by-leg<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2 : new video of the "spider style" walk Hi everybody my name is MoX First i want to say sorry for my english : I'm French ...(and sorry for my president too...lol) So this is my first robot, a quadruped with 12 standard servomotors and 3 dof by leg. I make all the part myself with aluminum plate. For now, it's just control by my computer link to it with a RS232 connection, and a SSC32 controlling servomotor card by Lynxmotion (a real good card i think :) Today I'm trying to control it with ...</p>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:12:44 -0400My very first robot. aka STINKBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-robot-aka-stinkbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just finished my very first robot today. Not having a Ping ultrasonic sensor I searched my parts box for ideas on how to avoid objects. After having realized that I couldnt avoid objects I figured the bot could run into an object, it just needed a way to eventually get around it. I reused some mouse buttons, an Adafruit motor shield and an Arduino Uno. I also used a Precision mandrel bent self suspensioning paper clip/ mouse wheel combo lol ;P I call it Stinkbot because I used the base of a Febreeze ...</p>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:02:35 -0400the junkbot just got a better namehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-junkbot-just-got-a-better-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is a purfect bot if you want a down and dirty awsome junkbot that packs a punch. All and all the robot costs around 50$ but I am&nbsp;shure that that you can find half the stuff laying around your house. By the way this is a work in progress cince my arduino was on it's last leg as I was building it therefore I could not give the optonal nerf gun any type of servo controlled swival that I could make follow a moveing target using ir scencers. the only parts you really need to make the simple ...</p>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:05:38 -0400The use of robots in the recyclinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-use-of-robots-in-the-recycling<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>his project is a graduation conclusion project, consist robot that navegate around and identify objects ( the objects can be bottle glass, aluminum and plastic ) after the object identified the robot put in the right place. Upside in the robot has the bags, the first will be used to store the glass, the second plastic and finally aluminum . Actually, the project is final stage of assembly &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:33:16 -0400econoSpazzihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/econospazzi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Videos (most recent on top): econoSpazzi Dance PartyMAKE edited video of econoSpazziOriginal long-ish video&nbsp; &nbsp; Update 2012-09-07: He's Baaaaack! I revived econoSpazzi for Maker Faire. His code has been ported to the FetaDuino by Rocket Brand Studios. The LCD is great, and I built it into a nice acrylic frame and added a joystick. A simple menu on start up lets you select Demo mode (seen in the econoSpazzi Dance Party video), Jumpstick mode (digital on-off control of the solenoids), and ...</p>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:40:48 -0400My first solo bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-solo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Before i start let me just say please excuse the really crappy name lol i made this account 3 years ago. This is my first robot (i have built the SHR (3 years ago :/) but i followed the instructions to the letter and haven't made any changes so was no point in posting :)). basically i've just broken up from college and had nothing to do then i remembered a project i was going to do a while ago where moisture in soil was monitored and when it became dry a servo would be triggered to release water ...</p>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:43:33 -0400Simple talking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-talking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Giving the voice to a toy always has been a dream when I was a child. There weren’t talking toys and the dream was destinated to stay a dream. With the power of the modern microcontrollers, like Arduino, to have a talking robot is one of the things that always I desidered to do. You can build a talking robot in two ways: with the tex-to-speech, writing a text that the robot saysrecording some audio files with inside the voice already recorded that the robot repeatsThe text-to-speech is the best ...</p>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:28:51 -0400Useless Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/useless-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not sure if this counts as a robot, but it does use a servo and has a circuit. This is my second useless machine actually, the first one I sold to a friend. The first one I slapped together but the second one I designed on the computer first and then measured out all the parts, trying to get it as small as possible. The limiting factor was the battery case which holds 4 AA's. </p>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:52:23 -0400LMR Start Here robot v2 (updated!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmr-start-here-robot-v2-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update:&nbsp;I rebuilt version 1 with a body of wood this time, and added a bunch of new stuff: A powerswitch which cuts the power between the motherboard and the batteries. This was convenient before I figured out how to make the kill-switch work.A kill switch: a simple switch which works with an interrupt which stops all activity.2 LEDs. I had 2 leds from some cheap solar garden lights (the rest of the electronics had stopped working). Making them blink at different times was fun. When it turns ...</p>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:42:32 -0400Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So here's my first robot. It's based on Insect robot from MAKE : Arduino Bots and Gadgets. I've used Arduino Nano. For now I'm still improving walking of the robot. I'm also thinking of addind few more sensors such as light or temperature sensor </p>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:47:40 -0400CD-BOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cd-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a very simple robot which only has two wheels made of old CDs. Its brain is a motoruino and uses a sonar to detect and avoid the obstacles. On the video you can watch him navigating around, using the battery wire as a support to keep the balance. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:27:47 -0400bare bones photovorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bare-bones-photovore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my last lo-tech beambot.i built is for artcraft fun. the bare bones photo vore is a very classic beam design by wilf.the sch on most website was wrong.the attached is a modified version by mine. </p>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:09:43 -0400Android / Arduino Controlled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/android-arduino-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was developed to test Android robot control software (quickly).&nbsp; The robot uses the following components: RP5 Tracked ChassisPololu RP5 DeckArduino UNOArdumoto motor driverSmall breadboardBlueSMiRF - Bluetooth Modem(All of the componets can be purchased here http://www.zagrosrobotics.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=787 Arduino Source code can be found here Arduino&nbsp;http://www.zagrosrobotics.com/files/Mot ... 192010.zip More to come... &nbsp; </p>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:11:43 -0400R/C Little-buggyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r-c-little-buggy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When my brother's R/C toy car's electronic was broken, he wanted to buy a more professional one to be able to control the speed and steering continuously. I checked the mechanic of the car and realized that I can build the whole electronic required to enable it to continuously change the steering and thrust of the motor. Videos: The first video shows Transmitter / Receiver testing. In the second video, before installing the roll-bar, a field test is being performed by my brother while I am filming! ...</p>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:16:51 -0400Keyboard and Mouse with PIC by MikroChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/keyboard-and-mouse-with-pic-by-mikroc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Control keyboard and mouse by PIC is very easy with MikroC , the project can be summarized follows: - Link PIC by the keyboard and mouse by PS/2I use C0 and C1&nbsp; to connect the CLK and DATAAnd through the Library of PS/2 in MikroC can control the keyboardAnd by PS2_Mouse.c file can control the mouseUsed the leds to show my results </p>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:32:11 -0400Boxxyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxxy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here we have Boxxy, my SHR. I had originally intended to give it a nice plexi-glass chassis; however, I chose instead to use an old cellphone box. There's something beautiful about being able to crank out a custom chassis in a matter of minutes only using scissors and a stapler :). At first, I had used the set of gear motors which came with the kit, but later swapped them for a set of modded servos I had lying around. Also you'll notice that one of the pictures displays a wheel with a pad of double ...</p>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:00:24 -0400RoverX - A lunar rover studyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverx-a-lunar-rover-study<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a lunar rover study I am doing for the Google Lunar X Prize. RoverX is a so called wheg robot. I was inspired by the work of the Case Biorobotics Lab. I started with some sketchup drafts before I built the robot, using 2mm and 1.5mm aluminum sheet. The wheel legs are from VEX. I've added 6mm wheel hubs to connect the wheels with the 4 gearde motors (cytron-12v-12rpm-166oz-in-spur-gearmotor).The motor driver is a Sabertooth 2x25, controlled by simplified serial. Arm under construction: The ...</p>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:26:50 -0400BODEBot - Basic Object Detection (and avoidance) Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bodebot-basic-object-detection-and-avoidance-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well...this is my first attempt at building a robot. Right now it does basic object avoidance and drives around...woohoo! I'm going to continue to tweak the code to refine his object avoidance.&nbsp; The next thing I'm going to do for him is build a remote control that will have an LCD display and dual thumb sticks (one for driving, the other to control the head). &nbsp; Info: Arduino Uno Adafruit Motor Shield Rover 5 Platform Sharp Infared Proximity Sensor - Sharp GP2D120XJ00F SparkFun pan/tilt ...</p>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:20:04 -0400Obstacle Avoidance using the Kinecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-avoidance-using-the-kinect<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my master thesis work that I thought it might be interesting for people here. The thesis were divided into three sections; Theory development, Simulation and Implementation. Two first sections are very theoritic that I prefer to talk about the last part. The implementation was performed on the robot Dora which is one of the CogX demonstrator systems. She is a mobile robot built on a Pioneer P3-DX platform equipped with a fixed laser range scanner, a pair of stereo cameras and a Kinect sensor ...</p>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:15:56 -0400Start here with a ping)))https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-with-a-ping<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my 1st robot, i opted to go for the start here but change the Sharp for parralax ping))) ultrasonic. Scraped the code from various sorces (none of it is mine whatsoever) Whats next....maybe a mini sumo &nbsp; Update 17 July 11.....Video uploaded </p>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:13:20 -0400First Bot 1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-bot-1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I had been learning basic electronics and the use of Arduino in college this year to create musical instruments and interfaces. Now that summer is here and I have time on my hands I decided to put my new knowledge to use. I started out by buying an Arduino beginner set from Oomlout which had a mini servo and toy motor included. Once I was comfortable with how those worked I started to look for the parts I needed to build my robot. I went with the tamiya tracks and gear box because of the price. ...</p>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:21:50 -0400Simple maze solving robot...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-maze-solving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(Sorry for my english...)&nbsp;This is a simple maze solving robot that I made for an internal robotics competition on my university. The maze was made with white lines on a black surface, and the robot must find the exit avoiding some obstacles (cubes of wood). If the robot detect an obstacle, it must turn back and recalculate a new way for find the exit. The maze is previously known before the competitions start. Some materials: 6mm acrylic.Black paint and foam.2 DC motors (recycled from 2 HP printers).2 ...</p>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:09:15 -0400YASBR – Yet Another Self-Balancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yasbr-yet-another-self-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The self-balancing robot building is today an activity that every robot builder can perform with Arduino.&nbsp;Searching in Google for self-balancing robot you can find tons of realizations, with tons of different sensors and control systems.&nbsp;So to build a self balancing robot is a standard task for the robot builder, like a simple home rover. Trying to be at least original, I though to build a self balancing robot with these goals: low-low-costsimple in the hardwaresimple in the software&nbsp;So ...</p>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10:56 -0400Caterpillar robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/caterpillar-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first locomotive robot I will be building. I so far have most of the body done, as of now it has 2 hobby servos but will have three when finished.&nbsp; As I said this is my first locomotive robot so i will be needing help with the coding. if you do wish to help, i would like the movement to be similar to a wave and as smooth as possible, and dont worry about the third servo just yet, if you are wishing to help just concentrate on the two already. thanks in advance. this will obviously ...</p>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:22:35 -0400TANKBOT with PICAXE 28X1, SRF05https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankbot-with-picaxe-28x1-srf05<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One day when I accidentally browsed NET settlement, I came across a video in which found a robot with tank chassis, which used to measure the distance ultrasonic sensor and marched to the countryside in a separate room. Due to the fact that in government it is akoráte to the bottom, I decided that instead of solving unnecessary administrative work assigned directly to the workplace will give the construction of this ”robot tank “..... so I started looking for tutorials, schematics and buy some ...</p>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:50:01 -0400Proto-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/proto-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> 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 ...</p>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:40:09 -0400Tic-Tac-Toe Playing Robot With Picaxe 08M https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tic-tac-toe-playing-robot-with-picaxe-08m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; This is my Tic-Tac-Toe playing robot controlled by a Picaxe 08M . It plays a perfect game as long as it goes first and it always goes first . It is a work in progress so it doesn't look very good right now . It uses plastic beads as the machines play pieces . It will use steel ball bearings as the human play pieces, but I don't have any right now so I'm using some fishing sinkers . &nbsp;&nbsp; The algorithm for playing came from an article in the December 1971 issue of Radio Electronics ...</p>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:07:54 -0400ImproBot for first trieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/improbot-for-first-tries<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finaly got to start building my first bot. Theres no plan so far what it will do. Just spent about 2-3h tinkering on the base, with a lot improvisation. Power source will be a 9v block and the main Sensor will be the Sharp IR. More information will follow when i come to add the power source and the main sensor. Then i'll start writing test code and maybe i'll add an Sparkfun SerialLCD. </p>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:25:06 -0400Arduino Android https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-android<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The other day I was staring at my trash bin and there's an idea comes up in my mind. Since my wife is not home for while I think I should be able to do something about it. So, here you go. The progress of how AA was born. &nbsp; Once upon a time, he was a trash bin: Cut some spare pipe and cut 2 balls into half:(did I say 2 balls?) Put wheels at bottom and he get new feet: Seal the head and hand, also put servos into arms as joint: Give it some color and cut a square on body to fit the brackets: OK, ...</p>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:03:43 -0400RoBoat v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboat-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 23 Aug 2011: This new version has bigger bottles, only one motor and propeller which operates out of the water and has a servo that controls the double rudder. &nbsp; -- Original Post -- This is a simple robot boat made of water bottles, polymorph plastic, two motors and propellers, tape, a box, a battery and a motoruino. It is supposed to natigate on a pool, but I haven't had time to test it properly. I will need to buy better propellers first. I made a instrutible of it and entered it ...</p>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:38:17 -0400Explorer Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This robot is a six wheeled explorer robot. It has 4 solar panels two of them are 6 V 500 mA and the others 6V 250 mA. In addition to autonomous operation, it can also be controlled by RF remote control. It has 3 obstacle detecting sensors and a RF camera. The camera is placed on a mini servo motor so it can moved. Each wheel has its own dc motor. I have used strings for the parts that connect the motors to the robot's platform for its shock absorber system. You can watch its video from this ...</p>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:47:18 -0400lo tech vorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lo-tech-vore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i built this with very cheap parts for artcraft hobby. </p>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:32:00 -0400SPOT (aka REDcyclops) the Color Tracking DesktopBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spot-aka-redcyclops-the-color-tracking-desktopbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SPOT (aka REDcyclops)&nbsp;the Color Tracking DesktopBOT This is my new desktop companion built from Trossen Robotic's really cool entry level tracking kit. It's a great build and is an exceptional entry level step into the world of color and object tracking. The kit comes with the MosquitIO Pan and Tilt Microcontroller and is based on the Arduino-Compatible ATmega Controller. A couple of included code snippets gets you up and running fairly quickly. This is the most fun I've had with interactive ...</p>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:24:05 -0400Robotic HANDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In first, sorry for my english, Im a french teenage boy of 16 years and as many french, am not very good in english. &nbsp; In fact,&nbsp;for a school&nbsp;test, I had to&nbsp;make a presentation on&nbsp;the topic&nbsp;of my choice&nbsp;with&nbsp;two&nbsp;other comrades, we have chosen&nbsp;"robotics in&nbsp;medicine"As&nbsp;we had to&nbsp;make&nbsp;a&nbsp;production&nbsp;to illustrate&nbsp;our research.&nbsp;As&nbsp;I like&nbsp;robots, I chose tobuild a&nbsp;prosthetic hand&nbsp;controlled by&nbsp;a ...</p>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:15:58 -0400İzci Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/izci-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Izci is a line follower robot with one CNY70 sensor. The sensor was adapted on a servo motor so it can be moved according to the white path. İzci was controlled with PIC16F628A and two dc motors were used for the movement of robot. you can watch its video from this link http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=235828769779324 www.robotiksistem.com &nbsp; </p>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:33:04 -0400Rotary Stewart Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rotary-stewart-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. This is a Stewart platform.&nbsp; While it is very similar to a delta robot (see my other creations) this one can roll, pitch, and yaw for a full 6 degrees of freedom.&nbsp; You could put in a pen and draw on an easter egg, add a dremel and carve tiny sculptures, or a nozzle and print 3D shapes impossible on a makerbot. This particular kind is a rotary platform because the "arms" have an elbow - the shoulder turns, which pushes ...</p>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:27:14 -0400Delta robot with three armshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-with-three-arms<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. This version of the Delta3 is complete. I have mounted it upside down in a box and added a pen to make it a plotter. I could add a dremel to make it a 3-axis CNC or a reprap nozzle to make it a 3d printer. It has fewer parts than most 3-axis CNC and can be very accurate. I have deprecated this project and now offer a newer version with better, affordable parts on my website. </p>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:17:03 -0400Plastics bottles robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plastics-bottles-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's to AT89c2051 as the core,it have a Pyroelectric sensor. It can auto-locking and have 2.4GHz full-color cameras to send images, shell &amp; wheels is made of plastics bottles . video1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnLa_W2mlX4 video2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdP9OjOujoQ&amp;feature=related &nbsp; </p>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:19:14 -0400IBS-Wormyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ibs-wormy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last Update: 3-Aug-2011 : Finished assembly. Updated board photos and added few more. Meet IBS-Wormy! This is a simple bot for my baby-daughter to play with. And I hope she'll like it :) IBS stands for "Isotope's Baby Series". I'm planning to build more bots under this tag in future. Wormy has only one sensor so far - a tilt switch. By sensing changes in sensor's state bot knows if it is being "played" with, and starts wigling like a worm. The body is four segments of PVC pipe linked togeather with ...</p>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:53:30 -0400UMAC-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/umac-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I´m from Brazil and this is my first robot. I called it UMAC-1. In my language it means "Unidade Móvel Anti-Colisão". In english, it would be ACMU("Anti-collision mobile unit"). It was built over a toy Jeep, using 4 relays and 4 transistors, the PIC controls 2 toy motors that handles the traction and direction of the back and front wheels, respectivly. The processor I used is a PIC16F628A which is very small, this is the why there are no more pins available for LEDs. The servo motor I used is ...</p>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:24:21 -0400MediBot2 - Reloadedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/medibot2-reloaded<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Introducing Medibot2, this is infact the same bot that I introduced a fews years back as MeditBOt1.Back then he was housed in an empty pill bottle. Now after a few visits to the dollar store I&nbsp;found the perfect new body. Makes you love seeing those words "Made In China". His&nbsp;body is now the holding clip from a LED Book Lamp (small clip-on light supposedly to be used to help reading my kindle in the dark) Oh well. The circuit is essentially that of a double sided solar engine using ...</p>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:39:51 -0400A simple Light-seeker . exam projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-simple-light-seeker-exam-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys! this is my first robot project and it's a simple "light-seeker". i used an arduino uno board and a motor shield from adafruit. the base is done with pieces of Lego. The wheels and the motor gears are from tamiya. i used also two buttons for turn on/off both logic and motor shield. Hoping you like it!!:) </p>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:48:04 -0400Rover 5 Based Bot V1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-5-based-bot-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So with Help From Various people including Oddbot and Chris the Carpenter i have a working Rover 5 Base and i can now control it with my IR Controller. It was a long journey and it is a massive mess of wires but ive finally got it working. To see some images go to&nbsp;http://www.robotspace.co.uk/Images/ Some of the images are 4288px x 3216px which is why im not posting here; Picture names ending in _S are the smaller versions. Let me know what you think ;) &nbsp; Thanks. </p>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:54:38 -0400Evil Dead - an RC art bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/evil-dead-an-rc-art-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello Here is my art robot named "Evil Dead". This name comes from the movie trilogy which features "Ash", an S-mart clerk thrown through an assortment of crazy adventures. Really, if you have not seen these movies, THEY ARE A MUST SEE!!! The robot is made from regular Vex parts, some glued on prints, and is remote controlled. It features a severed life sized deadite head, neon green cold cathode lighting, arduino controlled strobe lights, 4wd, and Omni wheel steering. Future improvements: ...</p>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:40:46 -0400Linea - Line Follower https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/linea-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Linea is my first line follower based on Arduino.A line follower is a robot for beginners. In fact it is very simple to build a line follower and only few components are required : - a robot chassis - IR sensors for line tracking (black or white line) - two motors (servos or gear motors) - an Arduino to drive the motors and to implement control logic - Batteries, jumpers, screws and other hardware If you use gear motors it is important to use also a motors driver, because Arduino can’t feed the ...</p>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:24:09 -0400Power Wheels Robotic Tank M1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/power-wheels-robotic-tank-m1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Robotic Tank you see here was capable of speeds approaching 10MPH With myself on it. Powered by 2 250W electric Scooter motors, it was a very large project. The tracks were steel conveyor track, drilled and bolts inserted. 3 Pneumatic tires provided suspension and the frame was constructed out of Aluminum T6061T6 and Steel frame. I could never get the mechanics to work long enough for more than 5 minutes of ride time before it threw the chain or a sprocket slipped. I will revisit this project ...</p>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:21:18 -0400n00b0thttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/n00b0t-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, Five months ago I decided to make a small and simple line follower. It would be my very first robot, and I had to learn from the basis. Five months later, n00b0t is running, and I'm happy &nbsp;to share it with you. &nbsp; &nbsp; DESIGN &nbsp; Initially I thought to make an Arduino controlled bot, but I decided to go a step further including on-board micro. Since I wanted to keep the size small, it was quite difficult to find the right design... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; But ...</p>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:57:20 -0400Hovercrafthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hovercraft<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's another project that I have, it was a physics project for school but I thought I could put an Arduino somewhere in there and make it more interesting, and it worked. The hovercraft has a tubular skirt that I made out of duct tape. It has two 50mm EDFs (EDF= Electronic Ducted Fan), one for hovering and one for propulsion, each with 40amp ESCs (ESC = Electronic speed controller). For direction I used a servo to turn the back fan left and right. The propulsion fan and the servo are connected ...</p>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:14:50 -0400Green Machine Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/green-machine-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During my week of final exams I had almost nothing to do after my half-days of school, then I had a revelation, why don't I make a robotic arm. The fact of the matter was I recieved ten servos as a birthday present, and with almost no other use I thought a arm would be cool. I based my design off of a few robotic arms availible from Lynxmotion, but I think mine turned out much cooler with the neon green lexan I cut using a laser-cutter. Along with that the supports between ...</p>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:11:17 -0400Rover Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my first robot report. It's on the first robot I built too. To say it from the beginning, I'm sorry I didn't put the LMR loge on my videos but I made them before joining LMR... I'll put the Logo on all the future videos. This was my first robot, and I say was because I had to take it apart so I can use the parts for other projects. That's what I do with all my projects because I don't have enough parts to leave them in every project, plus, they are kinda expensive. Especially the Arduinos. ...</p>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:57:22 -0400Geronimo - Simple robot that navigates aroundhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/geronimo-simple-robot-that-navigates-around<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot is “Geronimo” and it is a simple autonomous robot with an ultrasonic sensor for obstacles avoindance. This robot can be built by a newbie of robotics. The robot, very basic and simple, goes straight and verifies if there are obstacles. If it found some obstacle, it turns the ‘head’ and sees at the right and at the left in order to verify where the street is more free. Then it goes where the street is more free. Nothing of special, but it was my first robot! </p>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:18:44 -0400BLANKhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2 DIY IR proximity sensors.1 Light dependent resistor 1 l293d motor driver1 atmega328 with arduino bootloadersmall speakertamiya gearbox + tank treads bump switch some codeFeel free to ask questions, im sorry, i always cant find the effort to write about stuff i make, i need to hire someone to do that :P &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:42:12 -0400Deacon (Code name A1B1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/deacon-code-name-a1b1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>INTRO This project -christened Deacon- is the next step in evolution from Nigel, who was abandoned last year. June&nbsp;9th, 2011 As it was recently settled on a forum post, the H-Bridge design I´ll implement (after I make it) is one borrowed from Pyro Electro Tutorials. http://www.pyroelectro.com/tutorials/h_bridge_4_transistor/index.html. I do have one L293D IC in stock, but I believe building the one in the link will be a nice learning experience. (NOTE: I have desisted from building Pyro Electro´s ...</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:26:08 -0400AT-MFTR Mutanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/at-mftr-mutant<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a long period of inactivity after the failure to get my Atom-R1 project completed (due to it being too heavy for the largest motors I could install in its 'legs'), a new project! Jaycar currently have these little beauties on sale. So armed with my credit card and a lot of enthusiasm I purchased two. The plan? Not quite fully developed but will consist of linking two of the AT-MFTR's together. May end up being Wifi controlled and have a lo-res camera. Have assembled one base unit and wired ...</p>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:35:20 -0400Polypod - Taking a Stroll on the Cheaphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polypod-taking-a-stroll-on-the-cheap<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update August 16, 2011 The PCB boards arrived a day earlier than expected (ordered on a Friday, arrived the following Friday). Eleven brain boards and 66 leg boards. I'd buy fewer if I could but for $145 CAD from GoldPhoenix it's hard to find a better deal. Here you can see a size comparison between a T-Pro SG90 servo, it's standard connector and the leg controller board.&nbsp; I decided to use 1.5mm (0.059") spacing connectors.&nbsp; The female connectors are insulation displacement (IDC) so I ...</p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:39:30 -04003D Scannerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3d-scanner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Intended for use with David Laser Scanner software. After completing the CNC machine, I decided to build a scanner using my new machining ability. Using an Arduino and the EasyDriver v4.3, I am controlling 2 stpper motors. 1) moves a line laser across subject. 2) rotates object to scan new face. 4) profit. I have it assembled for basic use (6-18-11), however between the laser and the stepper, I am not getting the resolution I want from the scan. I will be upgrading the laser, but also upgrading ...</p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:14:36 -0400JORGEroamer Tri-Wheel Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jorgeroamer-tri-wheel-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>JORGEroamer is a modified A-Robot from Arrick Robotics. A sturdy and practical platform, this tri-wheel robot affords a unique chassis and steering system. The front wheel motor drive runs forward and reverse while steering is accommodated by the two rear wheels via a center mounted servo. The result is an efficient platform that is easy on the batteries.&nbsp; These vids show JORGEroamer loaded with fairly simple wandering code using whiskers and later revised to employe a bump plate. This robot ...</p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:58:52 -0400My first SHR robot....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-shr-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot...a simple SHR.&nbsp;I connected a 7 segments LED mounted on a small breadboard. the LED display "G" when its going forward and "S" when it stops ans starts looking for another way. i actually didn't have a certain shape.....so i kinda improvised..:) btw....the vids maybe not that clear...i took it with my ipad2 &nbsp; </p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:56:52 -0400G.E.A.R.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/g-e-a-r<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Generic experimental Arduino Robot &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I put this together one or two years ago and have been fiddling with it ever since. The version in the picture lets me control it using a Wii-controller connected to flowstone running on my PC. For most of its life it had a breadboard where the Arduino is. I made this plug in resonator to simplify using a atmega8 on a breadboard. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I mounted a 16 pin socket to a small proto-board ...</p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:43:48 -0400Uno-Bot1 A study in the minimal.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/uno-bot1-a-study-in-the-minimal<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was tinkering with some parts and I said to myself... "thats enough to build a very small bot" and Uno-Bot1 was born! The heart is the Uno (Arduino) and takes more than half the bot! The rest is a clear perfboard construction area and some gear-motor-wheels recovered from a previous tiny bot. It also has a PING))) rangefinder and is in need of an h-bridge to drive the motors (or I will just run them forward using some easily pwm'd power transistors. A 9V rechargeable battery will go underneath ...</p>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:02:40 -0400Biped Robot Red-Dragon V2 upgradehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-robot-red-dragon-v2-upgrade<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Upgrade 10/9/2001 Hello again I've made some additions to the Red-Dragon in order to make a humanoid robot. -I added body and hands! The body can rotate left and right and move forward and back.Its movemont happens through 2 servos mg995 -Hands have 5 degrees of freedom,so they can produce all the movements of a human hand!&nbsp;I have made calipers so that it can take&nbsp; objects!Its hands are consisting from a mg996 for forward and backward,one microservo corona 929mg for the rotate of the second ...</p>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:27:37 -0400Hand Trackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hand-tracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Update: Fixed some spelling*** ***Update: Video added*** &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A few weeks ago&nbsp;our school was told we were going to have a science fair so I went to&nbsp;work brain storming ideas.&nbsp; After a while I decided that I wanted to do something that had to do with robotics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Then I narrowed it down again and decided that I will explain how robots work.&nbsp;&nbsp;After that&nbsp;I started to work on the project but thought it would be boring to just have a poster ...</p>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:53:43 -0400PLUMBERbot Symethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plumberbot-symet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is PLUMBERbot...a BEAM Symet using a simple solar engine. His name derives from the fact that his apron is a teflon tape round and his hat is a plumbing trim surround that you'd find in your bathroom or kitchen. His solar cell captures the light and stores it in his capacitors. When his capacitors fill up, the energy is dumped to the small dc motor. In direct sunlight, this little guy runs continuously as seen in the video. Under less intense light, he'll twitch about when he feels like it.&nbsp; ...</p>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:08:37 -0400FLAMEbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flamebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is FLAMEbot. He's a heat seeker. Draw the shades and darken the room. Light a butane lighter and FLAMEbot will follow the heat/light source.&nbsp; Hold the flame several inches in front of FLAME's diodes until he catches on. You'll know it when he does cause he will start rolling toward the flame. FLAMEbot will also respond to other light sources so it's important for the environment to be dark. I have attached the original circuit sketch offered via the Parallax website. It's amazing ...</p>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:07:16 -0400Dogcow + iPadhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dogcow-ipad<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Control a robot using your iOS device with ExternalAccessory framework using a SkyWire MFi cable, an RS232-TTL adapter and a pair of XBees! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The process begins with an App using the ExternalAccessory framework: &nbsp; &nbsp; Then goes through the SkyWire cable: &nbsp; &nbsp; RS232 is converted to TTL : &nbsp; &nbsp; Which is then sent through the XBee: &nbsp; &nbsp; The XBee is powered by 3.3V, using an Arduino as a simple ...</p>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:33:43 -0400BEAMbot Roamer (aka LEFTY)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beambot-roamer-aka-lefty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is LEFTY, a BEAMbot based on Mark Tilden's BEAM sumobot as found in the awesome book: Junkbots, Bugbots and Bots with Wheels. The original design called for a sumobot configuration. I revised it to work as a tabletop roamer. LEFTY uses two whiskers for obstacle touch sensors and a copper probe that detects the edge of a table. When his probe falls off the edge, it completes the circuit and LEFTY executes a left turn. Same deal with his whiskers...when one of them contacts an object, LEFTY ...</p>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:42:53 -0400conVERSE bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/converse-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a biped robot named conVERSE. This is a modified BRAT kit from Lynxmotion. A truly fun build, by the way. The Basic Atom Pro mounted onto a Bot Board is perfect for this sort of application and the robotic platform affords awesome stability and durability. The higher the servo torque, the better the movement.&nbsp; the servos used for this bot are Hitec 422s.&nbsp; The vids show conVERSE with a slow steady gait. I made some modifications to this bot, including the custom tailoring of a leisure ...</p>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:36:34 -0400Smart Robotic Arm – control systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smart-robotic-arm-control-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:57:05 -0400UGLY roaming quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ugly-roaming-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This critter has been with me for some time. Built around a (discontinued) Crustcrawler quadwalking kit, UGLY is now an autonomous 2dof, 4 legged roamer using a Basic Stamp and BOE tied into a Ping sonar. He has a fairly cool gait and routines that keep him mobile so long as he doesn't find himself lost in the treacherous terrain of chair legs under the dining room table. UGLY is not a robot you want to leave unattended. This navigation challenge could be alleviated by simply including infrared sensors ...</p>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:44:09 -0400Spurt - Line following Beambothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spurt-line-following-beambot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Spurt is a brainless line following Beambot. It is based on the Spurt-Mobil from the University of Rostock / Tech. University of Berlin. It is a very cheap robot platform, easy to build. Parts needed: 2x motors Mabuchi FF180 12V2x rolling bearings 6806cm round bar from beech 8mm2x wood dowels 8mm1x ballon2x BC337 NPN transisitors1x CNY70 photo reflex coupler1x 1.2kOhm resistor1x 470Ohm resistor1x 47Ohm resistor1x 9V battery1x&nbsp; battery clip20cm wires red/black1 piece of veroboard3x 2pin headers/female ...</p>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:45:19 -0400doorSTOP symethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doorstop-symet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is doorSTOP...he is a BEAMbot symet. In fact, doorSTOP is my first BEAMbot, inspired by BEAM Guru, Tilden. His rubber feet came from doorstop bumpers. That's how he got his name.&nbsp; His diffuser lid makes him a bit top heavy so as to insure good movement as he twitches away. He thrives on all sources of light. His little dc motor runs direct from his solar circuit via the current delivered by his capacitors.&nbsp; This basic solar engine is too cool.&nbsp; Solarbotics.com has a bunch of bundles ...</p>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:43:45 -04004WD Rover - my first robot in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4wd-rover-my-first-robot-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first autonomous 4WDBOT on a DfRobot Base.I try to keep all mountings as clear and functional as possible - no decoration parts. Update:After some code-tunings the obstacle avoiding system runs fine now - even with higher speed. I've implemented a speedboost-mode if the distance is higher as 200cm, so it much faster on larger distances. There is a new video online with the second obstacle avoiding test. Update:Success! Even there is a lot of finetuning with gears and delays to do it is ...</p>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:30:16 -0400John Joseph (aka J.J.)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/john-joseph-aka-j-j<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is John Joseph, otherwise affectionately known as J.J. This is a Parallax BoeBot with some custom modifications. The most obvious mod is the color of J.J.'s chassis. His code is also modified to accommodate the specific spaces in the environment that he roams. With combined sonar and infrared, this bot rarely gets stuck. His sonar is a Parallax Ping ultrasonic and his infrareds came with the original kit.&nbsp; Sometimes, i'll kick back and channel surf while J.J. roams the place till his batteries ...</p>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:40:12 -0400S-BOT-i (spotty)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/s-bot-i-spotty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All I'm very new to robotics. Love all the robots you guys have made ........ very talented. Have been programming OpenGL API with C++ for the last 10 years as a hobby ( taking some time off in the middle to spend time with the proggs ). Then as I was on a long bicycle ride I was listening to "Stuff to blow your mind" Podcast and it was about robotics and AI this was 4 weeks ago ............ after a little research some trial and error here I am with my first bot. The Coding was the easy part ...</p>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:51:18 -0400B.I.L. (Because I'm Lazy)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-i-l-because-im-lazy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>To start, I'd like to say this is my first robot, but, since I had electronic- experience, and so many people have done the SHR, and I had a good idea, B.I.L. was born! Also, I'm sorry for not posting my progress, got caught up in the moment i geuss :) The plan was (is) to make a robot that can go somewhere (down the hall, across the room, across my desk, etc.) and retrieve something for me, and be controlled via&nbsp; my T.V. remote (actully, now I'm thinking it'd be better to have it be radio- ...</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:43:28 -0400BenjiBot (4wd Rover platform by DFRobot (New video added)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/benjibot-4wd-rover-platform-by-dfrobot-new-video-added<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated my story, since it was all a bit long and (to most people, probably) boring. &nbsp;Update 22-06 below:This is my first robot, so go easy on me.I’ve had quite some experience with electronics and have done a lot with RC cars in the past, but there has always been a slumbering desire to get into robotics.Loads of ideas, shortage in money, I think most people know about that.So, to make a long story short, I decided to go with the 4wd Arduino platform from DFRobot.This, along with an URM37 ...</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:12:29 -0400AGVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/agv-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my latest robot that I am working on. It consists of an arduino uno, 2 servos from the car and a Memsic 2125. I bought the memsic 2125 form radio shack. This is a good radio controlled car that has an electronic speed controller and I transformed into a autonomous ground vehicle. I took both servo wires out of the receiver board on the car and then hooked up each wire to the arduino. The orange wire is the signal wire, the brown wire is ground and the red wire is regulated or un-regulated ...</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:35:53 -0400omniBOT (aka Jon Tyler) autonomous roaminghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omnibot-aka-jon-tyler-autonomous-roaming<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As promised, I added one more vid of omniBOT&nbsp;(aka Jon Tyler) to this listing.&nbsp;&nbsp;J.T. is an autonomous roamer with three servos attached to holonomic wheels. Code is pbasic using a Basic Stamp and BOE serial with a USB converter stick. The code was revised from a bi-directional platform to that of a three wheeled holonomic platform. omniBOT navigates using a Ping sensor.&nbsp; His routines are fairly efficient; avoiding&nbsp;and&nbsp;navigating around most obstacles.&nbsp; The general ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:16:31 -0400Serenit-ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/serenit-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, this is my first robot in approximately 15 years and damn but things have changed! Put it this way, the last book on robotics I read was 'The Robot Builder's Bonanza: 99 Inexpensive Robotics Projects - 1st edition 1987! This little creation just sort of...happened. I've been soft-modding legacy Xboxes for a while and was looking to make a custom controller when I discovered the Arduino site. This led to buying one and many hours of playing with the code and the pretty LEDs. One night I was ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:19:42 -0400Walter Update 6.9.11https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-update-6-9-11<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Well, it's about time for another Walter Update. Busy Busy. I won't (and can't) describe the many, many hardware changes --or to the point, the transition from the old parts to the new. Instead, lets just show you Walter as he sits now and pretend he has always been this way. &nbsp; I think I will let the videos and photos speak for themselves, but to give an overview... Walter is fully custom built, I made every part including many of the PCBs. He weights about 30kg and is powered by (2) ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:51:19 -0400Transmitter of Death!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/transmitter-of-death<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It all started here... https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/26267 Once again, I set out on a quest to build yet another controller. I don't know what to call it really, transmitter, communications hub, input device, PDA? Oh, it does so much... The concept is simple, pick out a nice plastic case and back up two trucks --one from Gadget Gangster and one from SparkFun. Dump a metric ton of breakout boards into the box and close the lid. Oh, and make a PCB to connect it all together. On ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:24:14 -0400B.A.T. (Bluetooth Arduino Tank) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-a-t-bluetooth-arduino-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I always wanted to control a tank through my PC or my mobile phone, so this is it.... I used an arduino with L293 h-bridge on a protoshield , a cheap bluetooth module and a RP5 tracked chassis for the robot. In order to control it from my PC I asked a friend of mine to make a small program. So he used visual studio and made me the program, but I cannot find a way to upload it here ( it is an exe file). Finally, last week I &nbsp;got my new cell phone (Galaxy ace), so I tried to make an application ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:52:57 -0400BTbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/btbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update #2 10th June, 2011Added another video showing the robot doing tight pirouettes on a small kitechen scale. Update 10th June, 2011Added new pictures, which represents how the robot is looking today. Also added links on the bottom to all key components I've used. I switched out the small breadboard for a cleaner look and soldered the components directly. I also added a PIR motion sensor (what to do with it?) and a ultrasonic distance measurement module. &lt;strong&gt;Hi everyoneThis is the first ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:09:14 -0400Recycled 'compettision' bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/recycled-compettision-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Terms of the contest are simple: you need to invent and build a robot from the technical waste, details of printed circuit boards, typewriters, printers, broken computers or other devices.&nbsp;The use of prefabricated modules of the stores, schemes of the blogs is forbidden!&nbsp;A robot must perform at least some primitive functions.&nbsp; Another important condition ..&nbsp;a description of your invention must be placed in his blog.If a blog you do not, then you need to register on the ...</p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:14:25 -0400Alfred the butler bot *Advanced*https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alfred-the-butler-bot-advanced<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; *New Update* If you are interested in my other robots/projects please visit my personal webpage at www.secondrobotics.com &nbsp; *Older Update* I recently took Alfred to a class of kids, they were having robot week. So Alfred went to visit we had him use his text to speech to say all of the kids names as well as read a story to the kids as my wife flipped though a book,&nbsp; I knew if I did not have the robot move around the kids might not have though of alfred as a true robot so I loaded ...</p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:58:36 -0400turbot-5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turbot-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is mine fifth turbot,there are nothing new under the sun.i built it for kill time and&nbsp;focus on art,i want to make a steampunk style. the sch file on solarbotics was wrong,i modify it for my favor. </p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:02:02 -0400Rover V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is one of my projects I am currently working on. It is a triple deck, 4 wheel rover. You might of seen my blog here, so some of this might be a repeat of information.&nbsp; It has 4 Pololu gear motors which will be controlled using some SN754410 breakout boards I designed. (The PCBs are on there way). It has 2 servos, one on the top and bottom plate. An infrared distance sensor gets mounted on each servo. 4 CDS light sensors get mounted on the 4 corners of the second deck. The robot also has ...</p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:48:03 -0400TBT (Timing Belt Tank)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tbt-timing-belt-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When putting the ToM (Thing-O-Matic 3D printer) together it struck me that the timing belts looks a lot like tank treads when flipped inside out. I think small robots are fun so I decided to try making a chassis based on some 140XL timing belts. The chassis came out pretty good and for anyone wanting to print one the files are free for download at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8740 I wanted this to be a base with minimum of wiring going down to the motors, and as I had a serial motor controller ...</p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:51:42 -0400my tank bot the begininghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-tank-bot-the-begining<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello everyone im new here. Im making my first robot (kinda of) i made a sumovore but it doesnt work :( but about this robot...ive only just started and im running into problems already; treads ripped twice which i have glued back together i have the sprocket above the tread because without this the tread is too loose and the servos i bought arent continuos rotation&nbsp;so what i did was i clipped off the thing that was blocking it from fully rotating&nbsp;this is the only thing ive changed of the ...</p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:54:30 -0400Robie - A "Start Here" Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robie-a-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;This is Robie, a "Start Here" robot my 7 year-old daughter (D1) and I built while away on vacation.&nbsp; We used the LMR kit from Solarbotics, a cheap soldering iron, a rusty pair of diagonal cutters, a trusty Leatherman and some craft supplies we found at my mother's house (craft sticks, crazy glue, hot glue, etc.).&nbsp; D1 isn't yet interested in soldering, and I didn't expect her to have the patience to watch me do the intial prep work, so I did all the preliminary soldering and bench-tested ...</p>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:51:15 -0400TROBOT 2.0 & 3.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trobot-2-0-3-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The TROBOT is a miniature six-axis articulated robot, modeled after large industrial &amp; assembly line robots. The TROBOT is designed to be a small ’relatively’ safe robot, capable of safely working alongside human counterparts. I’ve worked with industrial robots for over 15 years and those large, heavy, fast, machines (that move thousands of pounds around effortlessly) require strict rules and safeguarding procedures because they are dangerous. The TROBOT simply does not have enough ...</p>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:21:31 -0400Soda bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/soda-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a kit that I got from the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. for only 15 dollars. I dont know if it is really a robot because its just a motor and a battery with some plastic. The robot is supposed to just walk around but, I upgraded the motor to a faster one, which allows me to carry full cans of soda instead of just an empty one. It has a thing called "cams" instead of wheels which create a sense of walking. I may swap out them with wheels from a old rc car. I dont know what is in ...</p>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:40:43 -0400Plexiebot - my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plexiebot-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot that I made with an Arduino. It's made of two pieces of plexiglas. The upper piece stands on 3 threaded rods. The motors are attached with hot glue and the IR sensor is also glued with hot glue on the servo. The robot works very well now and it was very fun to make it. I have also put a small camera on the robot. In the future I will maybe change the code in the robot so it will follow instead. I will also change the sensor to an ultrasonic sensor. &nbsp; update 1 So I have ...</p>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:58:44 -0400Phoenix, rebuilt from the ashes of a POP-BOT...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phoenix-rebuilt-from-the-ashes-of-a-pop-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update! This is Phoenix Revision 2. I got tired of the round base plate so I decided to rebuild the whole thing on a solderless perfboard. This is another temporary webcam image (bet you can tell...) and I have changed out the IR Range-finder for a PING))) (Ultasonic). (For whatever reason, I find the PING))) easier to work with and get the results I want.&nbsp; ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a better, slightly old image of Phoenix. I have ...</p>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:57:01 -0400SWARS, Driving Farruscohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/swars-driving-farrusco<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since the first SWARS experience, I knew this could go A LOT further, but having Farrusco on a remote terrace where you could only have access by climbing an outside ladder.. I must confess, I never thought of such a thing, until... my friend Fernando Mendes (Cowork_LX) came to me with this crazy idea! I loved the challenge, and wanted since the first moment to create a cool and easy to use physical interface and it came out a nice piece IMHO. Then Farrusco with the wireless cam already built in ...</p>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:49:31 -0400This happened by accident...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/this-happened-by-accident<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yup, this little guy happened by accident. I found myself with a sharpie and some thick copper sheet from a jobsite. A late night and some pneumatic shears and I was holding the pieces that would later form the head. Once soldered together, it sat on the top of my monitor for days, just staring at me asking for a face. I really don't know what happened from there --All the pieces seemed to "just make sense" when they were being made, and went together just as easy. I guess it was just meant to be...In ...</p>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:59:24 -0400rc tracked giant robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-tracked-giant-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, after building my 20Kg tracked robot, I would like to build the same kind of thing, but tougher. I would like to find tracks from a snowblower(I can't find a dealer that would send to France yet), motors and electrics from a wheelchair and&nbsp;strong chassis. It would be nice if it could run after it flips over. </p>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:46:17 -0400Underwater ROV https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/underwater-rov<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I started my work on my ROV a few weeks back. By now I have finished the main body for the electronics and have tested it up to 28meter depth with success. Here are my initial ideas/concepts for my design: - ROV will be powered by internal battery, so no long distance power issues - Communication will be done using a standard CAT5/6/7 network cable using standard TCP/IP - Main control board will be arduino with network interface - Camera will be High resolution IP Camera - Motors will be brushless ...</p>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:26:35 -0400telepresence robot using SKYPEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/telepresence-robot-using-skype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This has to be my simplest robot I've ever made. All you need is two pcs, and one must be a laptop (or a smartphone...), a toy truck,skype on both devices, wifi (or phone service...be creative!), and two webcams (or they can be built in...). Oh! and a large rubberband. Be an overachiever and get a whole bag! Just follow these steps that i made up to be awesome: Step 1: Make a sandwich. Step 2:Dont ever&nbsp;skip this step. it is vital to the project. Step 3:Make two skype accounts (one for each pc) Step ...</p>Mon, 30 May 2011 20:04:53 -04006 Legged Tiny Robotic Spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6-legged-tiny-robotic-spider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR people! I'm building a little hexapod, just for fun. It uses 3 tiny 3g servo's (from ebay). all the legs are constructed using the inside of terminal blocks. For making a link between 2 of them you can easily cut off the head of a screw. I used double sided tape to put everything together. tough I still needed one tire-wrap. everything is placed onto a 4,8 volt accu pack, making the body. I will ad a PIC micro-controller, probably a 16f628A. For obstacle avoidance I will add 2 IR leds and ...</p>Mon, 30 May 2011 15:46:02 -0400My first robot: X28https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-x28<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot YAY My robot is controled by an Mbed and uses 3 sharp IR sensors, 3 LDR and 2 line sensors to follow lasers lins and not bump in to stuff </p>Mon, 30 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400Robby 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robby-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; This is my first Arduino project. I had controll my Robby with zigbee communication but i will make a sepparate documentation and place thishere...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This controller i used before i changed to Arduino Mega Board http://www.streifenraster.de.vu/ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Problem:the ...</p>Mon, 30 May 2011 07:27:28 -0400Robot Arduino UNO & EZ-Robot WIFI , wheelchair base, independently controlled by GPS and avoid objects detectorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-arduino-uno-ez-robot-wifi-wheelchair-base-independently-controlled-by-gps-and-avoid-objects-detector<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp;**** New Pics &amp; Video ***** Hello,&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;building&nbsp;a&nbsp;robot&nbsp;that will be controlled&nbsp;by&nbsp;an&nbsp;Arduino&nbsp;Uno &amp; EZ-Robot &nbsp;who&nbsp;follow&nbsp;a&nbsp;pre-programming&nbsp;traject&nbsp;into&nbsp;a GPS&nbsp;and&nbsp;will be&nbsp;equipped with&nbsp;motion&nbsp;detector to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;object&nbsp;to run well to&nbsp;it's final destination.I wonder&nbsp;if&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;would have&nbsp;any similar project to share&nbsp;with me&nbsp; !! Thank ...</p>Sun, 29 May 2011 12:37:27 -0400Homerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/homer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an ongoing robotics project originally conceived to help improve my grandkids science and math grades and to introduce them to a world where you can dream up ideas then see them become reality as you build with your own hands and mind ... creativity! Actually, I think we've innocently cheated their generation out of this pleasure with all of the amazing technology that you can just buy ... ;-) Anyway, we keep a journal at: Appiphania.com. We'll also post stuff here at LMR when we think ...</p>Sun, 29 May 2011 10:10:47 -0400Blade MCX2 (almost) Autonomous Flighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blade-mcx2-almost-autonomous-flight<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We equipped a stock Blade helicopter with infrared markers and tracked its position and orientation using a Vicon Bonita camera system. A Kalman filter gives us a full state estimate. Then we hacked the remote and controlled the helicopter via computer.This can be done with many Blade helicopters (all that have DSM2 compatible remote controls). More sophisticated controls are to be implemented. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; EDIT: A preliminary version of the report can be found at http://people.ee.ethz.ch/~jrichner/main.pdf GTK ...</p>Sat, 28 May 2011 06:49:01 -04003 Servo Robotic Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-servo-robotic-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am back. My older work was posted under Prettybird, but that account stopped working. This one of my newer designs. It uses a back steering wheel instead of a coaster and can work well on smooth or rough surfaces. It is also designed to carry some weight. I have loaded it up to 1.5 kilos so far (about 3 lbs). So far I have used the Parallax Basic Stamp (BS2PE) and reciently added a Parallax Propeller board. I am finally in the process of learning the prop. I like the back wheel steering because ...</p>Fri, 27 May 2011 06:56:34 -0400Beetleduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beetleduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, here I am and introduce you the Beetleduino Wall Racer. Components: 1x RC toy car1x Arduino Duemilanove2x SR-04 ultra sound sensorsome wire1-2x additional battery(s)There is not much to see yet but let me tell you some details. I soldered wires on each output of the controller on the receiver board. In the video (both videos are the same. Youku is just for the Chinese community) I just uploaded a test sketch to the Arduino to go throught all the pins and set them to HIGH for 1 second ;-) LED ...</p>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:15:42 -0400SnoBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi all robotic colleagues, I built a robot in the competition "robot straight. The robots were to pass a 300m long straight track. My robot went under the compass. At the start, the robot is loaded the direction and under it went straight. The robot is built in cooperation with the firm Hobbyrobot.cz. Which delivered all the material for the construction of the robot. The robot is built on four-wheel chassis and the body of the robot is built from the Merkur. This will prevent the surrounding ...</p>Thu, 26 May 2011 08:07:33 -0400Chopstick II - An OddBot clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopstick-ii-an-oddbot-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, I started with a clone from OddBots Chopsticks spider robot. I have used 8x12Kg servos and 16x6,2Kg Servos from TowerPro Servos I also buyed the spider controller and the spider servo shield ( thank you OddBot) To build up the frame i used also chopsticks and Polymorph Plastic and very important an keramic knife :-) I started with building up the 8 legs with chopsticks and plastic &nbsp;The next step was the spine to connect the four pairs of legs &nbsp; &nbsp;Next step is to building up the ...</p>Wed, 25 May 2011 07:15:59 -0400Normhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/norm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, i've been reading about all of your amazing robots for months now so I thought it must be time to post something of my own. So here it is "Norm"&nbsp; I brought the start here robot in January and loved it I finally got to build an actual robot. Since then I have been trying to upgrade him in various ways using this site for inspiration the main ones for this project being TheBromz for his excelent BigTrak project and MarkusB in how to make a arm from ABS. After making the SH robot my fist ...</p>Sun, 22 May 2011 17:37:59 -0400Paintball / airsoft Turrethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/paintball-airsoft-turret<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*Price is just for turrent not camera! Video is an attachment up top! Hi LMR and guests! This robot is done with mechanics mostly but i still need to paint it. Thank you for looking at this robot! I started out looking at the military channel for ideas and after not finding one that matched my needs exactly I made myself a turret. I have lots of pictures so have fun and feel free to comment! It took around 12 hours to build. The wieght is 7.5 lbs approximatly. For a paintball gun it is semi automatic. ...</p>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:54:25 -0400nac Nhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nac-n<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my second project. When I built my first robot I was not aware of this site, so I'll post about that in few days.&nbsp; This robot is a minor modification for the first. In first I was using SRF05 as an Input sensor. In this version I replaced it with APC220 Module. Now I can leave the robot untouched and I can experiment on the remote control side. On the remote I can use Accelerometer, Wii nunchuck, Processing, USB Mouse and tons of more input devices which I've not even thought ...</p>Thu, 19 May 2011 15:20:49 -0400(w/ Video )First Arduino Robot, Light Seekerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/w-video-first-arduino-robot-light-seeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple Arduino Light seeker. It has an Arduino Duemilinove on board. It is powered by 2 AA batteries for logic( with boost converter), and 4 AA batteries for the motors. I used a Tamiya treaded robot base, but anything with skid steering will work. Well documented and Code here on Instructables. Please check it out. I finally got around to posting a video! </p>Mon, 16 May 2011 23:31:24 -0400My First Robotic Arm https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi there ! I am a new member here. This is my first Robotic Arm that I built myself. Most of the parts are made out of&nbsp;acrylic plastic. I use a micro servo for the gripper, a std servo for the&nbsp;elbow, two std servo for the shoulder and a stepper motor for the&nbsp;base. &nbsp; «THE GRIPPER» Motion of the robotic arm not so smooth , I want to make it move smoothly , but the space is not enough for my code. If&nbsp;there are an&nbsp;expert that very familiar with basic stamp programming ...</p>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:04:47 -0400My Senior Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-senior-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I make nice robot to play with. &nbsp;Too bad he's retarded...:( </p>Sun, 15 May 2011 22:58:58 -0400Woody Mk1 - A small Indoor Ground Reconnaissance Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/woody-mk1-a-small-indoor-ground-reconnaissance-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction This is my first robot, well in its current state it is more a remotely controlled vehicle, as it does not have any self-contained intelligence in it. Its name is Woody, as the frame is made of balsa wood. Woody is controlled via a very rough but still powerful remote control, which comprises basically a breadboard, a battery, an XBee module, an 3.3V power converter, a cheap thumb joystick and some loose wires. I have chosen to build my own remote control, as I don't like those bulky ...</p>Sun, 15 May 2011 10:24:32 -0400My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-17<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first Robot and&nbsp;it gve me a great start. Thanks fritsl for giving such a start. Its quite Easy, but living in India, I &nbsp;faced some Problems. The first Problem is Double Sided Tape isnt strong. So I used An Adhesive like M-Seal. The Other problem is getting a Female Female Header jumper in India. Finally after a long hunt I got it at probots.co.in. It always go under the Furniture. Its good to have it finished &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 14 May 2011 09:39:04 -0400DAGU Robot Arm with Roboduino Control through keyboardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dagu-robot-arm-with-roboduino-control-through-keyboard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 12 May 2011 12:50:07 -0400Towers of Hanoi with Picaxe 08Mhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/towers-of-hanoi-with-picaxe-08m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;This is the robot I built to solve the Towers of Hanoi puzzle . It uses three rc servos and a Picaxe 08M . This is the first time I've used the picaxe&nbsp; but I have experience with pics and basic programing . &nbsp; The arm is constructed mostly with leftovers from my rc plane hobby . The rotation and elevation are done with two 15 year old worn out servos . They are double sided taped together with the rotation servo output arm screwed to the wooden base . The elevation servo arm has a ...</p>Wed, 11 May 2011 00:16:05 -0400Line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nothing much to describe about this robot.Its a simple line follower robot which uses 2 ldrs and 2 leds as a sensor to follow line. The robot is powered using two battery packs i.e. 9V battery for arduino and all other components and 6V battery for motors. &nbsp;Chassis made of acrylic &nbsp; &nbsp;Side view of tamiya track &nbsp; &nbsp;Arduino uno and a breadboard &nbsp; &nbsp;Motor driver circuit &nbsp; This is&nbsp; the sensor which detects line.I will soon replace it with infrared transmitter ...</p>Tue, 10 May 2011 09:27:52 -0400Simple Hexapod Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-hexapod-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Starting off this submission - &nbsp; A small project to build a small hexapod walker - Whilst working on a bigger 'bot, I thought I'd make my first real robot, a bit less ambitious - I'll be providing some updates, and some video, but this posting is just really to get the feel of the LMR site and to get the ball rolling - I'm hapy to share designs etc. with anyone interested &nbsp; My criteria for the project :-1/ must cost less than £30 GBP&nbsp;(plus a BS2 Stamp and Board) that incudes servos ...</p>Tue, 10 May 2011 08:45:47 -0400My Robot Development Platform (currently adaptive mapping)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot-development-platform-currently-adaptive-mapping<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sat, 07 May 2011 08:03:36 -0400CliVE (Clear Internet Vehicle Experiment)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clive-clear-internet-vehicle-experiment<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is my second robot, my first was a I.P. controlled robot for my senior project in Electrical Engineering. This one I am doing for fun. I am trying to incorporate the lessons I learned in creating the first robot into CliVE. The MCU on the robot is an Arduino Mega 2560, with an Ethernet shield for receiving user commands. The robot has a Panasonic IP cam for visuals. The mechanical side is a LynxMotion 4WD chassis. I have batteries and a Sabertooth 2x12 for running the ...</p>Fri, 06 May 2011 21:47:54 -0400Low-cost gripperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/low-cost-gripper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, this is my first article... So i will start with a small project for my Robots. This Gripper. The gripper is very solid (for this low cost material). So it works since 2 years with this small 5€ Servo... verry long time.... i think... &nbsp; Schilly Verry easy low-cost gripper &nbsp; Gripper attached on Robby 2.0 &nbsp; </p>Fri, 06 May 2011 03:43:11 -0400F4WDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/f4wd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Four wheel drive vehicles have always excited my imagination, and this time I joined two Farrusco (Dagu's) chassis in front to front as you can see in the picture below: This way both chassis are fixed on each other (is this correct to say in english??) and I thought it would be cool to have them articulated in some way, so I started to design a ball link and this is the first output (oh, did I mention I have a 3D printer at the office? :D It still need a bit of work because the link needs ...</p>Thu, 05 May 2011 18:30:13 -0400RC carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As some of you may already know, I'm building an RC car which will ignore user input and prevent a crash when necessary. It'll run on an arduino platform. I'm waiting for my parts ATM and doing whatever I can on the chassis I already had (making a motor mount, making a deck to put the electronics on, fitting in a battery...). All pics can be found here. &nbsp; UPDATE May 5th, 2011 I just finished a 5V regulator to power my Arduino UNO board. Of course I kinda forgot Arduino accepts a voltage of 6-12 ...</p>Wed, 04 May 2011 18:20:16 -0400Big Trak Jr accessory port, basic hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-trak-jr-accessory-port-basic-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my very quick hack for my brand new Big Trak Jr. The Big Trak Jr could be an awesome platform for hacking. At $24.99 +pp from thinkgeek, you can't go wrong. You could gut the on board electronics &amp; put in an arduino or PicAxe. I think I'll keep mine stock for the time being, but maybe in the future, I'll try to parallel the electronics in it, so it can work as is, or be switched over to microcontroller control. I've attached a few pictures of the Big Trak for show. But, anyway, the ...</p>Tue, 03 May 2011 23:29:22 -0400Biotronic Amplifierhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biotronic-amplifier<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The biotronic amplifier is a robotic reach extending device that can be used to handle hazardous materials or pick up objects that are out of reach. The operator uses a trigger to open and close the gripper. The positions of the trigger and the motor are determined using potentiometers and analog to digital converters. The A-to-D converters are located on the PIC 16C71. The gripper motor is controlled with an H-bridge made up of two TIP41C NPN and two TIP42C PNP power transistors. The gripper has ...</p>Tue, 03 May 2011 01:02:21 -0400Maxwell, A Mobile Manipulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maxwell-a-mobile-manipulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Maxwell is my latest attempt at a lowcost, human-scale mobile manipulator using an ArbotiX and ROS. The design guidelines were pretty straight forward: it needed an arm that could manipulate things on a table top, a Kinect for primary sensor on the head, and a mobile base that kept all that stuff upright. Additionally, I wanted the robot to be easy to transport and/or ship.Maxwell sports a larger 16x16" version Armadillo base with motors that should support a 20lb payload at speeds up to 0.5m/s. ...</p>Mon, 02 May 2011 14:44:38 -0400Flippy the Gap Crossing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/flippy-the-gap-crossing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Flippy, he was built to win the Cross the gap challenge but I couldn't complete him in time. He is the second (and third) implementation of my third design for a gap crossing robot. I recently changed jobs and I had to travel to the US leaving an almost working gap crossing robot at home. I had really high hopes for the new design and it really bothered me that I didn't get the chance to get it working so I decided to build it from scratch in my hotel room. I placed and order with Sparkfun ...</p>Mon, 02 May 2011 00:55:46 -0400Hummbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hummbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is hummbot, a RC hummer converted into an autonomous robot. The robot is controlled by an Arduino controller and uses servo mounted IR sensors to detect obstacles. For more info, have a look at http://megabotblog.blogspot.com/search?q=hummbot </p>Sun, 01 May 2011 11:40:09 -0400Robby - RP6 robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robby-rp6-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot: robby and RP6 robot. It is based on a ATMega32 controller which is programmed in C. It's an highly extensible platform build from high quality parts. The robot comes with detailed instructions and manual. For more info, have a look at http://megabotblog.blogspot.com/search?q=rp6 </p>Sun, 01 May 2011 11:30:18 -0400light follower with infra red controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-follower-with-infra-red-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>a little robot that follows light and can be controlled by a remote&nbsp; the robot uses a picaxe 18x and two ldr's, i did not use a motor driver in the robot but instead just used two darlington transistors one for each motor just providing on and off in one direction and the infra red remote uses a picaxe 8m.&nbsp; </p>Sun, 01 May 2011 11:35:59 -0400Herr Mimikhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/herr-mimik<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Herr Mimik is a table robot which consists of a single 5DOF robot hand and an animated head. So far I've built the hand and parts of the head. The hand is also used as a studying object for the MAAHR project. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Construction of the hand &nbsp; The eyes are vertical and horizontal moveable. A nose will be added, maybe with a CO2 gas detector to detect human breath. The animated mouth will be something like that. I did some first experiments ...</p>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:07:53 -0400SPYRO SpoonTailhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spyro-spoontail<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Guys this is my(our viz. me and my cousin) second robot based on Oddbot's Quadbot. Must firstly thank DAGU &amp; robotshop.com for providing me all the materials required. I have to esspecially thank Ignoblegnome and Oddbot for helping me out on this project. The more I researched the better the robot became. Arduino is really very different from picaxe, so many differences , so many new features and the processing tool makes it a winner when there is a PC to Spider connection. The development of ...</p>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:47:10 -0400"Cross the gap" robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cross-the-gap-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; As I promised, I open a new thread about my robot which compete on "Cross the Gap" challenge proposed by Winfieldrobotics, here on LMR. &nbsp; The ideea was to build a robot to start in required 12 inch cube, cross the required 12 inch gap between two tables and revert to its initial&nbsp;state (challenge rules did not required this point) so it can cross an other gap again. The robot was built on my previous robot platform -=eXplorer=- and have following configuration: - Arduino 2009 + homemade ...</p>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:26:23 -0400Picaxe 08M IR Computer transmitterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picaxe-08m-ir-computer-transmitter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, This is my latest project that I thought I would put up on the site to maybe give a little inspiration! What I have made is IR transmitter that I can hook up and use my GUI that I create in Visual Basic 6. Inside the little black box is a Picaxe 08M. &nbsp; How it works. 1. VB6 program sends out 1 character through serial (picaxe cable) to the transmitter 2. Picaxe 08M inside the transmitter receives the serial character and decides what IR variable to send out. &nbsp;3. Transmitter sends ...</p>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:28:37 -0400Black Barthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/black-bart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>4/25/2011 - Got bored over the weekend and since I had some 22-gauge steel, modified servos and a set of wheels laying around I decided to start another mini-sumo robot. Not&nbsp;sure what processor to use yet. I have a BS2px module and an Arduino Duemilnove in my parts&nbsp;box, but I&nbsp;really like the uBotino.&nbsp;I guess I'll have to get some sensors together before&nbsp;I have to make a decision, so here are a couple of pics of the progress so far.&nbsp; I borrowed some design elements from ...</p>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:38:31 -0400S.P.E.A.R v2 6WD - Self Powered Electric Agile Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/s-p-e-a-r-v2-6wd-self-powered-electric-agile-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 1: &nbsp; Its been&nbsp;almost&nbsp;a year since I post v1 of my robot. Wow! After being lost in RC world of airplanes, quadcopters and helis for a year I finally managed to work on my robot again! What has been redone / added for v2: True 6 WD locomotion, all wheels are being driven by 3 brushed motors.3x 20A brushed ESC's&nbsp;5Ah 2s LiPo2.4 Ghz RC through arduino.Writing the code for the RC was a nightmare! I spend the whole night writing code that would&nbsp;noticeably&nbsp;lag the arduino ...</p>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:06:32 -0400Occassionally followed Makey mini sumo directionshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/occassionally-followed-makey-mini-sumo-directions<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Always wanted to build a robot. Makey in Make magazine seemed easy enough. Since then I've spent way too many hours learning the hard way why I should have followed directions in the first place. First short cut was choosing an old RC for the robot's base, motors and wheels (well tracks). The motors required more AMPs than the sparkfun TB6612FNG dual H-bridge could deliver. I kept adding 9 volt batteries in parallel till the bot moved smoothly. Eventually the H-bridge overheated, melted away insulation ...</p>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:19:23 -0400The MAAHR Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-maahr-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The goal is to design, build and program a robot which is nearly as sophisticated as ASIMO ($1,000,000) or WilloGarage's PR2 ($400,000) from off the shelf components. The project is completely open source, everybody can participate. Groups Design: Ro-Bot-X, cr0c0, MarkusBMechanics: TinHead, JoeBTheKing, Jad-Berro, MarkusBElectronic: MarkusB, Jad-Berro, KrumlinkSoftware: GroG, AgentBurnWeb presence: JoeBTheKingYou?Inventory &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PartQuantityPurposeCostShippingLink&nbsp; Intel ...</p>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:15:00 -0400picrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is the very begining of my quadruped it uses a picaxe 28x1 and will sponser up to two servos per leg (2dof) so far the black box is just the "control station" but will be the main part of the body later. for now it can play music but will play music and walk around once finished. Im a little low on funds so I need to wait til my birthday (will be 13!) but thats only in a few months so it shouldnt be to long of a wait i will update whenever progress has been achieved hope to be finished by the ...</p>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:58:38 -0400LMouseRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmouser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired by many other mouse bots I want to build my own one. Some parts are already collected and ready to being used. The bot should follow the light, detecting the edge of the table and change direction when a sensor (mircro switch) is triggered. I want to keep the mouse board inside to have a feedback from the mouse LED in the bottom. Still no idea how/for what to use it but it's there and why not make a use of it. Also a very fancy 3 colour LED is included. No time to start yet but after ...</p>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:10:38 -0400BrushRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brushrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my simple robot,which just moves&nbsp; on flat surface by the vibration of Pager Motar. It is so simple that any one can make it.I am still working with it to modify the design . If you want to suggests me some modification,please suggests me </p>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:47:47 -0400Experimental Robot Platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/experimental-robot-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is my E.R.P. I'm first starting out with this kit, DFrobotshop Rover. The actuall base is the pcb, which is a creative idea. The microcontroller is an arduino and it comes built in with a tempature sensor and light sensor. It has six blue leds that around the robot. It also has a built in motor controller, using the&nbsp;l293b chip. I plan on using this robot to practice my programming. I also bought an analog reflectance sensor array from pololu. You can find it here&nbsp;http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/960. ...</p>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:15:49 -0400Steven X https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steven-x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi I am Steven X I am a modified line follower chassis and serve as a test platform. Now I will let my builder talk since i do not have any idea what he is doing with me. Tests are the following: check distance in front, if distance is &lt; than 20cm stop both motorsexecute a sensor sweep left and right and keep the left and the right distance in a variablecompare left and right distancego to the direction where is more clear spaceThis is my second project and i used a line follower chassis to mount ...</p>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:35:59 -0400Explorer (Start Here Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I would like to thank Frits Lyneborg for the idea and inspiration, so here it is! &nbsp; </p>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:02:04 -0400Arduino Quadruped Walking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-quadruped-walking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 24.April 2011: New video! :)&nbsp;I implemented automatic resetting of the legs positions before changing from forward/backward walking to left/right walking. This is to ensure proper leg offsets. Previously I had to press the Z button on the nunchuk to reset, now it happens automatically, so one step closer to becoming autonomous. In this video the gait is the same for walking and turning (trot gait) only the duty factor is higher for turning (beta = 0.75) which means the leg stays on the ...</p>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:39:57 -04003-Wheeled Robot (My first project).https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-wheeled-robot-my-first-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In month of March, i've decided to begin the construction of a robot. That's my first robot project, it's not achieved, but all parts are assembled. I've begin the robot on a note-pad, with a pencil and an eraser, i've switched to a DAO software to make a plan. I've made all the parts of the chassis and the tower for the ultrasound sensor. I've bought for this robot : -Aluminium flat bar -Ball-caster -Screws and rivets -Arduino Duemilanove -Ultrasoud sensor from Devantech -RP02 motor kit from Devantech -Ni-Mh ...</p>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:40:38 -0400The robot the WASP v2.0 [the Security complex]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-robot-the-wasp-v2-0-the-security-complex<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All greetings!I wish to share with you mine the project. Last year I have started to work with this theme, - to develop the automated complex for protection перриметра industrial or private constructions. Functions of this robot consist in district patrol on colour маячкам. At detection of extraneous object in territory the robot should lift (and or) alarm. At functionality of the robot there is a function of definition of the person on the chamber.At detection of object the robot ...</p>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:55:24 -0400another silpknothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-silpknot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is another silpknot turbot machine.have fun. +++main parts+++ 1*74hc14 for 6NV net, 2*74hc245 for motor driver, 2*mini motor,30rpm, 1*cell phone battery for psu. i will upload video soon. &nbsp; </p>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:34:35 -0400Arduino RC Car + Logitech Wheel and Padshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-rc-car-logitech-wheel-and-pads<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR. &nbsp; I recently got into the robotics world by getting myself an Arduino and different parts. &nbsp; This first project is a RC Car fitted with a Arduino board, motor driver and bluetooth module. Parts list: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bluetooth-bee-p-598.html?cPath=139_142&amp;zenid=182f3891232b377be12ffc93cfe272b5 http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9457 &nbsp; The car is controlled through a Bluetooth Bee module and a Processing application. The Processing application picks up the ...</p>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:31:23 -0400X-bot v2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/x-bot-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My second balancing bot built with the help off Kas guide Balancing robot for dummies(http://www.x-firm.com/?page_id=145) that i'm hosting on my server.. The v2 is made in aluminium to be lighter but all the electronics are still connected with jumper wires and will be changed later on with some custom made PCB&nbsp;boards&nbsp;and better wiring. My motors are very&nbsp;different&nbsp;in&nbsp;behavior&nbsp;so i will add a PID for each motor to get them to behave more a like and use a bluesmirf to ...</p>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:28:31 -0400Start Here Robot #344https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-robot-344<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Done. That was great. Nice kit. A few hiccups, but overall it was done pretty quickly and painlessly. &nbsp;&lt;!--break--&gt;&nbsp;A few problems I stumbled across on my way to completion:&nbsp; &lt;!--break--&gt;&nbsp;1. Before I purchased I asked Solarbotics if the correct adaptor for the sharp sensor was included, however they shipped a general three wire harness, but don't include directions on how to solder it to the infrared sensor. I thought that was a little sly and decieving, but ...</p>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:08:24 -0400Robot 3 (AGV)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-3-agv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my third robot. It is built on an old R/C car. This robot can navigate around a route with pre-programmed way points using GPS. It is powered by a 6 cell 3000mAh NiMh battery pack and it is using the original motor and transmission from the R/C car. The speed control is a standard ESC for R/C cars with proportional forward and reverse drive. There are three PIC micro controllers in this robot. One of them, a PIC18F4550 is the main processor. It listens to the data from the GPS receiver ...</p>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:58:34 -0400DAGU Arm Simple Control with KeyBoardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dagu-arm-simple-control-with-keyboard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:05:20 -0400Brainless little fellowhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brainless-little-fellow<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR, First of all, this little guy is made just for testing purposes and to prove that my concept works. There are no revolutionary solutions in this little guy, in fact, it isn't even thinking by itself. Therefore do not expect much from it ^^ &nbsp;It was made in 30 minutes only to check if everything works as planned. And, fortunately, it did. I just wanted to check if a robot could be controlled with an iPhone easily. It seems that everything works pretty well, and this control method ...</p>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:42:28 -0400Doboz: Repstrap 3d printer made of Aluminium and plexiglasshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doboz-repstrap-3d-printer-made-of-aluminium-and-plexiglass<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello everyone ! Since this machine has just finished producing its first "offspring", i thought i would submit it here to commemorate. This is my first generation "Repstrap" machine , on which i worked for many months. &nbsp;A repstrap is a derivative of a Reprap (open source 3d printer) , that is not created using 3d printed parts (sort of like "bootstraping" such a machine)&nbsp;as with most machines of this kind, it prints 3d object using thermoplastic filament that gets melted and extruded ...</p>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:11:46 -0400My First Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-arduino-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A complete rehaul of this project is underway, please be patient. </p>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:36:59 -0400SCOUT+https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scout<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the basic from chassis from lynxmotion by using arduino and I/O shield to control 12 servos. So far was working fine&nbsp;but I want to make it a bit different than original design so I make 2 hands with 4 extra servos. This is where to problem begins. I change to arduino MEGA which should support more than 12 servos but it works very strange after I add #13 servo. Few servos stop working and few doesn't move as they suppose to. It's odd and I have been search all over the net with no luck. ...</p>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:44:14 -0400"Bot" version 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bot-version-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am building a very simple skid steer bot. I am still in the "prototyping" phase and its body is currently made of recycled cardboard boxes. After unpacking any new hardware I never throw any boxes away, nice to see that I can actually put them to use. :) In fact I think I'll /keep/ it made of cardboard because I really like the looks of it. It is my first ever attempt at a robot and very much a work-in-progress. Initially, it looked like the picture at the right. At the front is the bump detector. ...</p>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:50:32 -0400Google Science Fair Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/google-science-fair-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This robot was built for my google science fair entry.&nbsp; The goal behind this project was to see if an inexpensive robot could trigger anti personnel mines.&nbsp; For my experiment I made scale mines and checked to see if my robot could trigger them using a flailing chain on the front.&nbsp; The experiment went well&nbsp;and I am happy with how this robot preformed.&nbsp; There is a lot more information on the submission site along with a video. </p>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:30:43 -0400Pyrostriker: Flame Shark (Sumo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pyrostriker-flame-shark-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another robot has been added to the shark tank ;)&nbsp; Video added enjoy. This robot was built for the 2011 RoboGames in San Francisco.&nbsp; The name was inspired from the "Spark" motors purchashed from Fingertech Robotics.&nbsp; I have also utilized the Tiny ESCs from them as well.&nbsp; This helps a lot in weight and ease of use. So without further ado the pictures: The Spark motor.&nbsp; Great size, power, and price for minisumos. I start my robot designs based on the motors.&nbsp; This way ...</p>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:00:56 -0400Loki Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/loki-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Loki Bot is my first design since completing the Start Here Robot. In many ways he is just a scaled up version but there are some differences as well. He's a sturdier design and will allow me to learn more about using the project board. I'm also using him to learn more about programming autonomous navigation. Like all projects, my making him I've already learned some things I will do different on my next bot! &nbsp; The Body The body is an outdoor electrical junction box purchased from the hardware ...</p>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:54:39 -0400Driller Shark: Auger (Sumo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/driller-shark-auger-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all, Driller Shark has been upgraded, and here are some pictures for your visual enjoyment. The original Driller shark base. Now souped up with a higher board mount.&nbsp; Right now it looks too high, but with the sensor in place it looks fine. New board based off the Samm version 2. I changed the motor drivers from the MC3387 to this new one.&nbsp; The part number is BD6232.&nbsp; Two reasons for the switch are:&nbsp; The MC3387 is obsolete and the maxon motors would trigger a shutdown ...</p>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:58:40 -0400 Help! Recalcitrant Jiggle Bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/help-recalcitrant-jiggle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Help! What am I doing wrong? I have checked the connections for bogus soldering, checked the circuit plan a zillion times, checked the transistors to be sure they were in the right place, checked with a battery that the motor works and that the wiring worked in the circuit, checked to see if the recycled solar cell was giving juice. &nbsp; BUT what I did not follow in the diagram is the use of just one capacitor. Are there hooked up screwy? I thought they were in parallel...and I thought ...</p>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:33:52 -04004 Leg Insecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/4-leg-insect<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE May 20: I just want to share some experience with this little guy. Once I showed it in the Shanghai hackerspace Xin Che Jian and published the video on the Chinese youtube youku.com the interests did awake. My friend got a lot of requests of people (mainly kids) who want to build one. So we bought the parts and he did a workshop in Chinese language with 13 attendees (pics here). Last Sunday I did another one in English, so far 4 attendees and all of the bots was walking in the end. Look what ...</p>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:43:41 -0400Phone-controlled RC carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phone-controlled-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I decided to throw this together simply because I wanted something faster than the tamiya treaded chassis I had previously finished.&nbsp; See that link for schematic and code as this project is very similar.&nbsp; Main difference is this used a different H-bridge. </p>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:19:28 -0400Speak2mehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/speak2me<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*** Update April 17, 2011 *** Speak2Me is able to water a flower just controlled by spoken comments (see first video)! *** Update April 16, 2011 *** Made some progress. The robot is able to perform spoken commands (see second video). A lot of improvements still need to be done. The HM2007 board draw 160mA @ 9V. I'll try to connect the HM2007 board directly to the main power supply and use the 9V battery only for the OPAMP (runs not with 5V). Will also add a Speakjet chip, so the robot is able to ...</p>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:01:28 -0400Why Trihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/why-tri<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot built mostly to explore how you can steer with a combination of differential rear steering and a single servo controlled front wheel. This is a stupid way to steer. Why try it? I expect I'll learn a few things. Maybe you will too. There's more pictures, videos and information on my blog&nbsp;Why Tri? A stupid way to build a robot. </p>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:11:20 -0400My ERPhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-erp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First of all, I must give credit where credit is due. The ERP is NOT my design, but is an Experimental Robot Platform, designed by John Palmisano of Society of Robots. I am not a designer, or an inventive person, so as he has made this project&nbsp;open source, I am making a copy. I also think that posting this project on LMR, as well, will give lots of members who have not seen this elsewhere some ideas and maybe inspiration. (Especially the youngsters). I started in this hobby about 6 months ago, ...</p>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:15:08 -0400PIC18F4550 BASED ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pic18f4550-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The robot is controlled with pic18f4550 microcontroller, the pins are interfaced with uln2003 and then finally to l293d (hbridge).To generate more controls i used some logic gates like AND and NOT gate .The firmware is programmed in MPlab. The 360 degree camera view is provided with a kinda robot arm mounted with camera , which can provide view in both x and y plane. The other features are motion detector,IR object detection, laser ranger , and also included a small blue ray laser to bust small things ...</p>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:44:09 -0400Venuxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/venux<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Venux, my steampunk-inspired brass fly trap. There's more information on my Build a brassier flytrap blog. One flower is complete, with touch sensor and electromechanical fly accessory. I marked her as complete, although she may eventually have two to four flowers each controlled by two servos. One servo swivels the stem while the other opens and closes the mouth. The hairs on the flower&nbsp;are connected as a touch sensor, so&nbsp;she knows to close when a yummy snack is in her grasp. I ...</p>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:24:07 -0400Giger v4 Custom Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/giger-v4-custom-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, Wanted to give an update on this project. I actually started a new project post because this is literally a new robot at this point. I had two trips to compete in humanoid competitions in Korea last year, and learned a lot while there. I started a ground-up rebuild which more or less replaced every part on Giger. He ended up losing 10cm in height and about 1kg of excess weight, so it was well worth it. It's much more stable now and has a considerably lower COG. Still uses the same Gumstix ...</p>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:35:18 -0400Hoby https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hoby<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRers! This is my first robot project on the net! Still a work in progress, Hoby 1.0 currently consists of two GWS continuous rotation servos, Dubro 1.5 action wheels, Servo controller and nine(9) volt battery. His top was missing for this shot! </p>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:08:23 -0400Mr General as Line tracking Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-general-as-line-tracking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is Simple Line tracking Robot. The plat form used is Mr General from Dagu for details about this platform go to&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/11703. The Tracking sysnsor is the IR compound eye. the board used is PIC ready1 with 16f887 controller. </p>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:08:25 -0400robotic turtles https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-turtles<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a salute to gery walter. check my blog for more details.http://digi01.blog.163.com/blog/static/1785060222011282252402/ </p>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:13:58 -0400Tulip manipulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tulip-manipulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had this idea after I studied a tulip on my roof garden. In the morning the blossom opened, in the evening the blossom closed. If I forgot to water it, it let its head hang down. During the day the flower always tried to move to the brightest sunlight. The blossom is like a gripper, I thought, and the stem like a thin robot arm (maybe I should stop taking these drugs...). However, next day I started to construct the robot prototype. The stem is made from a strong spring, a former toy RC TX antenna. ...</p>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:45:54 -0400Arduino Avoiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-avoider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update for&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/25837 Stops and reverses for a millisecond when it comes within 30 cm of an object for effective braking when it picks up speed. Looks left and right and chooses the direction with the most space. PWM to about 1/4 of the speed. Issues corrected. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; To drive the motors properly I ended up having to stack 4 sn754410 chips on top of one another to handle the current. Works great. &nbsp; Remaining issues. There is about a ...</p>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:10:30 -0400Picaxe 08M Rc Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picaxe-08m-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, For a while now I have wanted to buy a cheap toy car and make it RC. I was at the cheap shop the other day and found a few $2 toy cars. The cars were super light and did not have much inside of them which made them perfect for the job. I decided to use the picaxe 08M chip as the brain for this project as I havent really ever used anything other than the standard Start Here Robot board and I wanted to see how powerful this little guy was! My choice of control was IR with a standard Universal ...</p>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:42:31 -0400SegWiihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/segwii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello I am Tijmen Verhulsdonck 17 years old and come form the netherlands. In the past six months I have been working on a self Balancing robot that you can control with a Wiiremote. I got the idea from Ara Kourchians he was thought of the idea to remote control a self balancing robot with a Wiimote. He never succeeded in connecting the wiimote to an Arduino and a Couple of other things. Hey thats the great thing about open source someone else could pop up and finish your idea. So I got the idea ...</p>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:17:16 -0400Bug Toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bug-toy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2011.04.21 Thanks for all the feedback on the PID questions I had. &nbsp;I have some basic P-control system in place, in addition I found a really nasty bug (heh) in deriving the change of heading needed to face a target. &nbsp;It does "ok" now in turning towards a target. &nbsp;Or it did until a mini-pc relay gave out on one of the H-bridges. &nbsp;It now will not go forward on one of the track - reverse still works - yarg ! I refactored a huge amount of code, and in the process made it more ...</p>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:52:21 -0400Freedom555bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/freedom555bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Here is my entry for the 555 contest, a robot that can be set free on any ferrous metal structure. It has rare earth magnets for wheels (covered in hot glue for traction) attached to micro servos modified for continuous rotation. The bot closely resembles the Beetlebot by Jerome Demers, as it uses limit switches to change the direction of the bot. When the switch closes it shorts or opens the switch connections and causes the servo pulses to manipulate the direction of the servo. ...</p>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:50:11 -0400BOTtlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bottle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>BOTtle is a robot like many others but with a particularity, the wheels are made of plastic bottles as you can see in this video ---------------------------------&gt; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ------------------------------------------------&nbsp; 2011.04.10 ------------------------------------------------ I didn’t feel so happy with the preview minimalistic chassis design so I felt the need to add some complexity to it. And because I am a ...</p>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:15:03 -0400Object trackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-tracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Few details about building Servo Two sharps Arduino uno and roboshield Acrylic strips Sensors mounted Completed work </p>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:04:47 -0400My RC mechanical spiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-rc-mechanical-spider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my RF controlled mechanical spider "PATTESH".I have used klann linkage to copy the motion of a spider. </p>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:41:23 -0400My first robot...and your cool ideashttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-and-your-cool-ideas<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone!!!! &nbsp; Ya this guy is mine :D&nbsp;Not that bad na ?? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Taugh wall-e prototype to draw Rangoli. Check video in youtube for more description. &nbsp; Taught it to write, here it writes LMR Really an amateur but nevertheless it is satisfactory :) &nbsp; &nbsp; The neck does not rotate because we got a continuos rotation servo in our kit so its used to keep turning and turning trying to suicide. So we had to make our own program to make it turn etc etc. I'm trying ...</p>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:23:08 -0400home made mercury gyroscopehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/home-made-mercury-gyroscope<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i made this for fun.it was designed for 6axis &amp; gravity detection.the mercury switch is not perfect,i have to do some&nbsp;anti jitter work. </p>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:37:07 -0400The Karpetbeest, a printable Jansen walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-karpetbeest-a-printable-jansen-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a mm scale model of Theo Jansen's Strandbeests suitable for printing with RepRap 3D printers - a work in progress. Update April 2012: Finally, I finished a six-pairs-of-legs blue specimen for the show at ŠKUC gallery. It walks if you push it around the carpet! A 2m PVC electrician tube is provided to make this more comfortable. :) Rotating joins between printed parts are made with 3mm plastic filament, melted a little into a ball on each side. That works so well I only wish it could be used ...</p>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:58:31 -0400Iptuped Version 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/iptuped-version-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Version 2 of my Robot Iptuped. Name Iptuped Version2 is the name of my robot. It comes from a popular comericial in which the actor says" I Pick things up and put them down." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What does it do? It is programmed to be control by two joysticks and can pick things up and put them down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials Wood/Wooden ...</p>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:46:41 -0400LMRbot WS2 Editionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmrbot-ws2-edition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE Oct. 12, '12:&nbsp;Added code snippet per YouTube request, small written progress update, no visuals, sorry.&nbsp;&nbsp; Apr. 13, '11: I have a few things on the associated blog but this is the first operational success with&nbsp;any of the subassemblies&nbsp;I've been building, with video included. That and I thought it interesting that my phone's cam can see infrared and hear ultrasonic frequencies. I knew the former but learned the latter while shooting this embedded vid. Anyhow the vid ...</p>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:45:05 -0400 R2 Like Bot (Start Here)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r2-like-bot-start-here<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well here is my start here bot. I want to do more with it eventually but I am moving on to the Aduino platform for my next bot that I need to design. The start here bot was fun and got me hooked into learning more. The hardest part with developing this bot was mounting the servo so that it would rotate the top CD spindle on top of the base CD spindle. My inspiration was R2D2 and would like to use it as a play bot and an easy way to try out new sensors, LEDs and what not. Future things I would like ...</p>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:10:49 -04006DOF robot arm controlled by speech recognition or EMGhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6dof-robot-arm-controlled-by-speech-recognition-or-emg<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Construction of the arm The arm is made from 2mm ABS sheet. This material is very easy to cut with a carpet knife, can be very well glued with superglue and be easily bent by warming it up with a hot air gun, so you can make your own brackets, etc. As the Tower Pro SG90 is a little bit weak to act as a joint to the gripper I increased the locating surface to stabilize the servo horn: &nbsp; Gripper design: &nbsp; Forearm:&nbsp; Parts assembled:&nbsp; Complete upper part assambled: &nbsp; Turn ...</p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:49:51 -0400ArduinoBot Protohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinobot-proto<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my ArduinoBot Proto. It uses and Arduino in place of the Parallax BS2 and BOE board that came with the BoeBot. </p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:22:57 -0400Mindstorm NXT 4 legs walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mindstorm-nxt-4-legs-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Haven't touched the dusted Mindstorm NXT at corner for long time I decide to combine it with lots of parts salvage from friends for 4 leg walker. The leg idea and parts base on one of chassis from Lynxmotion: DIsassemble the previous MANTIS: Most parts are still from lynxmotion: The rod is not long enough so I have to extens with that little piece of plate: Put everything all together: Servo controller at back External battery @ bottom box &nbsp; Basically 4 moves to make it moving straight ...</p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:07:58 -0400March Break 2011 - Robot Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/march-break-2011-robot-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>R/C robots are fine but I like autonomous robots best. For this March Break I wanted to host a "Build You Own Robot" party for my son and his two friends. I've built small robots in the past so I thought I would challenge myself to come up with an easy to build, cheap robot "kit" plus code in two and a half weeks.&nbsp; Here are the results.&nbsp; A simple one board robot that has three modes; line follower, sumo and finger follower.&nbsp; Full schematics, PCB and code (source and hex). The cost ...</p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:24:21 -0400RoboDragonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robodragon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is to be (aka not done yet) an animatronic dragon's head.&nbsp; It currently has 3 PIR sensors to act as eyes.&nbsp; My goal is to have it interact on some limited level with people.&nbsp; The idea is to have to head turn right/left towards the most recent movement, and center itself on the 'target' and perform some other entertainment behaviors (open mouth, blink lights, etc..)&nbsp; So far I can get it to turn towards movement on it's right, but I seem to have a problem with the code to turn ...</p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:12:28 -0400Ladybug Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ladybug-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yesterday I finetuned the code for ladybug independent moves. I excluded the IR TV remote controll functionality because infrain function on 08M is somehow unreliable for fast moving robot controll. The code is now optimised for smarter object avoiding and dead-ends resolving. There are two thresholds: &nbsp;- obstacle is closer than 20 cm - go to the right &nbsp;- obstacle is closer than 5 cm&nbsp; - go 10cm back the turn right Three servos are now better synchronised&nbsp;and "pauses" between ...</p>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:00:00 -0400EeGads Sumo Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eegads-sumo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>EeGads! That's what crossed my mind when I submitted our team registry for Robogames. I know we're behind schedule, inexperienced, and hacking left and right, but we're having fun. We said we'll be there. We'll compete, and next year&nbsp;we'll improve our placing and our building. It's a personal benchmark of sorts. A threashold of entry. An initiation. It feels right in line with the spirit and purpose of the Start Here Robot: Get in, get building, meet your community, keep going. So here we go. CNC? ...</p>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:32:34 -0400Autonomous object avoider(first version)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-object-avoider-first-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My "start here" attempt(and also sorry me for my language) with some kind of manual design and some additional things like indication of state on/off photodiode , switch , and piezoelectric film&nbsp;to produce sound when it indicates an obstacle. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I already run out of space on this small platform so i want to disassemble it and try to adopt rc controlled jeep platform for purposes of increasing amount of sensors and adding some additional functionality&nbsp; &nbsp; the ...</p>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:42:45 -0400Heavy platform - phase 2 - on IR remotehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heavy-platform-phase-2-on-ir-remote<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Today I added two videos showing the actual status of platform development. It is now TV remote controllable with real-time video feedback. Two new videos are available showing my small son controlling the robot. At right side is a laptop with realtime videofeed from robot camera. Here is the bottom side of platform. Big wheels are 100 mm in diameter. Two steppers have 7Watts (6V, 1,2A) of power each, and are controlled by tiny Pololu drivers (between motors) http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/713 ...</p>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:39:19 -0400suntrackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/suntracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> my first robot a suntracker using basic stamp 2 and meccano metal parts &nbsp; the chrome dish focuses sun, i'm going &nbsp;to use it to heat water in next build 4 switch (got from mouse) avoid it blocks with servo cables &nbsp; </p>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:05:03 -0400Arduino Object Avoidance with PING and Hacked RC Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-object-avoidance-with-ping-and-hacked-rc-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finished Bot Here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/26101 Before I begin I am a Senior Electrical Engineer student in college. This is a project im working on for my design class. I am very new to arduino and its language. Having said that here we go: Working on an object avoiding vehicle using Arduino and Ping ultrasound sensor. I hacked an old rc car. Basically removed all the guts and replaced it with a breadboard and the arduino. I am still using the 9V rechargeable battery pack ...</p>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:26:05 -0400Autonomous Underwater Vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-underwater-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The aim of the project was to design and build an underwater vehicle with an emphasis on stability such that it may possible to perform light well intervention. This evolved into a project with a (relatively) streamlined shape and a control system capable of maintaining a stable position, such that, upon rotating due to external force, the craft is capable of actuating back to it's original orientation. Some of the initial concepts can be seen here. CFD anaylsis was carried out to determine the drag ...</p>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:12:25 -0400Mrk 2 of my first IR line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mrk-2-of-my-first-ir-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my project for the Btec course electrical and electronic engineering. I am in my second year and have to do a project, so i decided to do a robot. Had a few ideas but until i found LMR i was undecided. i wanted to do a ultra-sonic proximity robot or a infra-red module robot but until my college said they can’t get the parts because their suppliers have a minimum order of a hundred for both the input devices i need to change my idea. In the end i steeled for a line follower. Input device ...</p>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:29:47 -0400The SimpleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-simplebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This little bot loves to "jitter" around and hide behind teeny tiny objects! I constructed it to sell on etsy.com and I also enjoy building robots. All the parts for it were purchased at RadioShack, and it was all under 12.00 USD's. I used a hot-glue gun, soldering iron, and some needle nose pliers to construct this little robot. I really hope you like it! </p>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:26:47 -0400FABhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fab<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first arduino robot. FAB : First Arduino Bot I used roboshield for this project which i bought for Rs 400 ( $9 approx.). i have attached the code.The code is very simple one. This is the base for my robot. The gta dvd was not working so i used it for this purpose. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:29:08 -04003 Servo Hexapod - Plywoodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-servo-hexapod-plywood<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This is my first attempt on designing and constructing a robot. The whole thing started with a request from my 12 year old nephew. He wanted to learn how to program a robot. I had a look around and found this amazing site and mailed him an example of a robitc arm or a hexapod, so he could choose whice he thourght was the most fun. He picked the Hexapod. One friday evening, I went into the project of constructing the Hexapod. After looking at some of the other designs around "Lets make robots", ...</p>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:43:17 -0400LMRBot V2.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmrbot-v2-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I decided to make a robot that looks similar with the one from LMR logo. I wanted to make it at a small scale, but I realized I don’t have enough space to place the battery, and I have had to buy a smaller battery LI-Po. Being short of money I decided to use AA battery and to do small changes on the robot design. The brain&nbsp; is handmade. It took me hours to shape it out of plasticine and that was the hardest part. Also, for design, I used a little engine which is pumping air into ...</p>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:39:18 -0400Companion Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/companion-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meant to sit and jiggle gently while ticking reassuringly. Actually it was meant to manic-ly jitter and jiggle on a smooth surface but I couldn't do it so I changed it :-) In the long run I will be glad I did. My husband is already glad. </p>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:26:48 -0400My First Robot...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-16<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at building a robot. This is the robot from LMR Kit #328. My next step will be to try and fabricate a body for it. </p>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:05:32 -0500Arduino Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my robot based on the Arduino Mega board. &nbsp; </p>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:34:54 -0500Maze Solving Robot V3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maze-solving-robot-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yeah I know what you are thinking, "V3? What is this a CNC machine?" Well no, I really want to get this idea working. I had 2 other versions before this one, but only showed the world the second version. The second was able to do left hand on the wall okay, but not perfect, and i could not get it to go back and drive the shortest path. My design had failed me. This one will work though. So I present to you V3... &nbsp; After a few days of working on the design in AutoCAD, I ended up with this one. &nbsp; I ...</p>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:57:51 -0500tǎnkèhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tanke<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>tǎnkè is the Chinese word for tank. Ordered this 1/16 scale model of the German tank Tiger with metal gear motors and metal tracks at taobao and started to build a new robot. First I removed the complete upper parts and this is how it looks today: The motor driver will be a Sabertooth Dual 25A 6-24V. The robot will have a SRF05 and wireless camera with 500mW TX at the front and two Sharp IR at the rear. &nbsp; &nbsp; Front cover with servo bracket for camera and SRF05 pan/tilt unit added. The ...</p>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:44:22 -0500General Prophttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/general-prop<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started building the Mr General kit this morning. Cant continue much further until the 3.3v regulator arrives. Waiting on a free sample of a MCP 3208 from microchip to use as an ADC. Side View&nbsp; </p>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:39:06 -0500No Namehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The reason it has no name is because it is basically a platform cobbled together by cannibalising some of my other projects. The only point in putting it together is to allow me to get to grips with bluetooth communications and video "vision". Eventually, I want to be able to get the bot to send images to my PC, which will be processed by something like RoboRealm http://www.roborealm.com/ , then recognise objects, send commands by bluetooth to the bot, which will automatically go and collect them. ...</p>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:50:19 -0500BristleBotMaxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bristlebotmax<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OK, we dig bristle bots, and got a set of HexBugs as a gift. They're a blast. Now, since building the SHR, we view all things as potential robot bodies. At Target, they were selling kitchen scrubbers for a buck. (US$1). The rubber top made a great spot for a switch or could have been a light, or even a propeller. The clear body looked like a great spot for a flashing LED for night time use. Love the switch we found for this. Fit's perfectly in the rubber top. So used a breadboard to figure out ...</p>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:51:08 -0500My Start Here Arduino Bot S.t.A.r.Khttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-arduino-bot-s-t-a-r-k<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at a robot.. The structure of the robot is very simple 6mm rectangle piece of perspects with Micro Metal Gearmotors with polo wheels and a balance ball screwed to it. After some tests i probably should have put the ball at the back not the front of the robot to help with movement. I'm not too worried, it is good enough for testing and as you can see i have the batteries held on with insulation tape to prevent them sliding off. I did not want to spend alot of time on the body ...</p>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:11:02 -0500My first run at roboticshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-run-at-robotics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first cut at programming a robot. &nbsp;Puting the kit together was pretty easy after dealing with some shipping damage. &nbsp;Then after some experimentation I got the bot wandering around without running into too much stuff. Some of the issues that I ran into: interference from the motors before I installed .1uf capacitors across the motor terminalsdiscovering that I really had no choice but to mount the "controls" on a panel off the top plate because the motor sheild and IO sheild with ...</p>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:18:39 -0500Jeffry -The Incredible Massaging Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jeffry-the-incredible-massaging-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Eons ago, I created a quick prototype of a "Massaging Robot" using a standard Lego NXT kit. Soon after that, I completed my experiments with it, then took it apart to create something new. Now, I decided to share the documentation with the LMR community, in case anyone else wants to recreate and (hopefully) improve the design.&nbsp; The idea behind the bot was that if you were to sit down in front of it, an ultrasonic sensor would prompt a greeting message to be played by the NXT brick. A few seconds ...</p>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:12:14 -0500RES-Q-MEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/res-q-me<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my senior project. It is a search and rescue robot. it is designed to be small and remote controlled and fully autonomous. the main processor is a arduino UNO. It connects to my computer via a wireless connection by two Xbee devices. it is controlled by an app called TouchOSC on my iPod touch. the app sends data to the computer and then a processing sketch relays that data via the xbee devices to the arduino, to drive it. I made a custom interface for the app so it can control the motor driver ...</p>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:15:58 -0500Track robot for beginnershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/track-robot-for-beginners<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Track robots are very grateful for beginners thanks to it navigation simplicity. But one will soon face the problem how to combine joystick controll values into motor movement directions. Few weeks ago I tried to teach my sons how to make functional robots. I chose the most general track robot available. Tamiya parts are very fancy for beginners. Lets say nothing special is on this robot. What I want to share with beginners is the code. It is not easy to combine values from joystick into PWM commands ...</p>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:51:43 -0500lil Scootyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lil-scooty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; I got bored watching my favorite sports team lose another game.So I made my version of a "start here robot".I call this thing "lil Scooty" and its made from spare parts, programmed in Logo. &nbsp; Code: to start when [ ((sensor 0) &gt; 440) ] [ ad, setpower 4a, thiswayd, thatwayad, onfor 45 ]loop [ d, setpower 4a, setpower 3ad, thiswayad, onwait 25ad, offwait 25ifelse (in 0)[ d, offa, setpower 4a, onfor 25 ][ a, setpower 4d, setpower 3ad, onwait 25ad, offwait 25if (in 2)[ a, offd, ...</p>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:23:01 -0500FaceTrackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/facetracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first time using OpenCV, an open source computer vision library developed by Intel Corporation.&nbsp; It wasn't too hard to get setup or use OpenCV in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional (I haven't tried it with the free Express version of Visual Studio).&nbsp; I used this link to get started with OpenCV 2.1 (I had problems configuring OpenCV2.2). Hardware: LynxMotion pan and tilt kit with Hitec HS-422 servo motorsCreative USB webcamera, stripped from its caseAtmel AVR ATmega328P ...</p>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:31:20 -0500clp-tphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/clp-tp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>clp-tp is a fictional character from borderlands, i decided to make real. i have a sheet metal shell that looks like a pyrimid with the tip cut off at 4 inches.he s not going to move so idecided to put a laptop in him for a mc.there will be a motin sensor that trigers a video to play on the computer for audio from in game. -/ means complete sheet metal shel -/ motion sensor installed software download</p>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:33:38 -0500kurumahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kuruma<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>25.02.2011 i decided to try something else with my NXT - robot with other than differential direction control. i built test vehicle for ackerman control (but with the same angle change for both inner and outer wheel, so i dont think it is the pure ackerman steering) i have just built the base with rear differential, two motors and smartbrick. no sensors yet. the plan is touch sensor front and rear, USG on top, probably on top of the third motor. remaining port will be used for line following as usual ...</p>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:03:34 -0500My 4WD rocker-bogie suspension roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-4wd-rocker-bogie-suspension-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not much to say, I am building another robot with a rocker-bogie suspension similar like the Mars rover Sojourner has. As two wheel alignment servos always moving simultaneously, they can be controlled by one output via inverters: &nbsp; 2011.3.2 &nbsp; Started to program my rover and came up with following idea for obstacle avoidance: The Sharp IR will be moved by a servo to 11 positions. On every position the distance will be measured and stored in a word variable. If one of measured distances ...</p>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:28:29 -0500BEAM turny thingyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beam-turny-thingy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm still playing as I learn the basics. The great news is that I have passed on my interest to a third grade student! He is now pestering his mom for permission to tear down unwanted electronics looking for parts. (Don't worry, his family is making sure he doesn't kill himself.) </p>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:19:30 -0500RoMeo Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/romeo-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>here is a pic of my robot, it's based on a DF Robot RoMeo board with a parallax PING ))) sensor. basically it just cruises around and when the ping picks up an object it turns right. RoMeo Rover now has a set of encoders and a servo for the ping, I haven't updated the code for these changes&nbsp;yet. THINGS TO DO: update code. bump switch. </p>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:11:29 -0500MAEP (Mobile Arduino Experimental Platform)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maep-mobile-arduino-experimental-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello!!!! This is my first microcontroller robot (besides the Boe-Bot). I decided to learn to use the Arduino because it didn't seem to hard to learn, had a lot of capabilities, and is very popular with many tutorials and examples on the internet, which is very important when you're learning. Being just a kid, I don't really have access to power tools for machining parts (well, I could ask my dad to let me use his stuff, but I want to be independent :). Thus, I chose to use blank CD's for the chassis ...</p>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:31:10 -0500Cerverus v3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cerverus-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My third robot I have ever built. He did origionally have a pan head using a Spektrum DS821 Servo, but as I have found that I can get better results from using 2 x SRF05's in CrossFire mode, im going to go back to that method for the object avoidance and use the servo for a camera or something along that lines Im thinking. 26/02/2011 - Got the new DFRobot Sensor mounting plate through the post, a bargain I must say. &lt;P&gt;A few more pictures are below. &lt;P&gt; http://www.storage.saveitwith.us/HomeDirectories/Dan/Cerberus%20v3/IMAG0201.jpg&lt;/BR&gt; http://www.storage.saveitwith.us/HomeDirectories/Dan/Cerberus%20v3/IMAG0202.jpg ...</p>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:51:31 -0500Balancing Robot (Balance1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/balancing-robot-balance1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; HI guys, This is Balance1, my balancing robot, I built balance1 to demonstrate that a digital controller I had designed in MatLab actually worked in the real world.&nbsp; The controller i ended up using for&nbsp;Balance1 is a digital LQR controller to balance and also stay in the same position. The LQR controller works really well because it uses a weigthing matrix to let you make balancing more important than staying in the same position. This means that if Balance1 is going to fall over ...</p>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:04:10 -0500The "Luna Rose"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-luna-rose<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The "Luna-Rose" is my third robot, but my first robot on LMR. It is my attempt to compare for myself the strength of the Arduino Duemilanove versus the FEZ Panda. In that regard the Dagu Rover 5 seems like the perfect platform for that, due to it's unique design and the fact that it has encoders for both motors all in one package. Eventually it my goal is to have the Luna Rose be a Semi-Autonous mapping robot. The Rover 5 version I'm using for the Luna Rose is the two motor/two encoder variation ...</p>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:13:14 -0500IPTUPED (I pick things up, put em' down): Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/iptuped-i-pick-things-up-put-em-down-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Simple Robotic arm still working on claw/gripper/hand. Any suggestions on a control method would be aprrectiated. I was thinking remote control however would cost me about $50. Or...using and old PS2 controller however i dont know how to do that. ): Check out video updates will be coming soon. Thanks **Update** Gripper added. Made out of legos. More info to come. Servos seem a little weak. (HS-311) Would ading a second servo on the opposite side of the base work? Theoretically wouldnt it double the ...</p>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:29:46 -0500MoTank (A.K.A Plagiarism tank) With Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/motank-a-k-a-plagiarism-tank-with-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: #3 Video testing PWM. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UPDATE: #2 More updates very soon + video. Rolling chassis!&nbsp; Wiper motor mounting &nbsp; Driveshaft adapter plate enabling me to drive the treads with M10 thread inside for locking. &nbsp; Backplate bearing mount with two M6 alancaps going straight through &nbsp; Side bearing mount with four M6 alancaps going through &nbsp; A shot of the rolled up tread. UPDATE: After some exams, obvious student cashflow problems ...</p>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:45:34 -0500TRIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tri<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is TRI, my newest project. 3angle, 3 continous rotating servos, 3 normal servos, 3 Sharp IR, 3 solar cells... 3 home made servo joints: 3 continous rotating servos with 3 wheels and mounted servo joints: 3angle platform under construction: One of 3 pivotable wheels: Paint job: TRI with assambled pivotable wheels and Sharp IRs: Top view: More soon </p>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:44:12 -0500line following bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-following-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first line follwing bot.I have not do complex track tests.the video show three behaviors : black line follwing,stop&nbsp;at line end,obstacles quiet. </p>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:12:37 -0500Kendyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kendy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I bought the ER1 when I was in Taiwan in 2002 and it cost me just over USD $1000.00 with shipping. The acer notebook cost about USD $800.00 in Taiwan. I have rebuilt it about 3 times , but this time I built it with the notebook at a higher level so I can sit in a chair and use it instead of lying on the floor :). I have Zabaware Ultrahal conversation software on it and 3 sharp sensors which I still need to connect. I only get time during the vacations to work on it so it s a very long and ongoing ...</p>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:56:43 -0500FredBot 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fredbot-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys i finally got around to finishing my first robot. Thanks everyone at LMR it would still be in hundreds of pieces without the help from you guys! Simply: it follows a black line. it looks like a bunch of wires and a few chips bluetacked onto a piece of wood but apart from the looks i think it works pretty well. i hope you guys like it, any tips or modifications would be appreciated. &nbsp; I just added another video. the original video shows the robot with gear ratio 334.2:1 the new video ...</p>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:35:44 -0500BennyBluehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bennyblue<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my new little robot BennyBlue... I'll made my own Android app in Google's new App Inventor.. I was quite easy actually. It's controlled serial by receiving characters over my RN-42 Bluetooth module. Yeah, and that's about it.. Hope you enjoy it! Like it? Comment are appreciated Update : The source code are now available. BennyBlue.zip is the Android App Inventor source code Benny_Blue_v1pde.pde is the Arduino source code Love to see new robots inspired by BennyBlue &nbsp; /Kucza </p>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:39:35 -0500Simple robotic handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-robotic-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>During long winter evenings I decided to build something to play with. I started from a scratch and this is the result. It is the regular copy/paste appearance robotic hand. It is possible to buy several models from Lynxmotion. But you would miss the discoverers' adrenaline way. &nbsp; Basic movements: Servo0 - Base rotation 180° degrees Servo1 - Arm up/down 90° degrees - but using angular mechanism to utilise 180° servo movement Servo2 - Hand up/down 160°degrees - limited by design Servo3 ...</p>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:13:57 -0500Arduino linefollower prototype.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-linefollower-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first entry in letsmakerobots.com but not my first robot. I wanted to make a robot with a pcb as chassi, like 3pi, but I wanted to be able and take the microcontroller and use in other projects. I also wanted the mindcontroller to be an Arduino series mindcontroller. This is the prototype and I hope one day I will print a pcb for it. These are the componed I used for the robot : 1 x Arduino Nano2 x 30:1 Mini Metal Gear Motors1 x Pololu 1/2" Metal Ball Caster1 x L293DNE1 x Lcd 16x21 x 74HC595 ...</p>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:52:28 -0500My first robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-15<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first complete robot project. It's my take on the "Start Here" project. It's made from K'Nex, with electronics I had mostly on hand. I used mosfets to build two very basic H-bridges to get power to the two motors. It seems like overkill, but I already had them. I did have to go out and buy a 5 volt regulator, a battery holder, and a couple of switches. This was about twenty one dollars. &nbsp; The Sharp IR sensor I used is the digital variety, so although I started writing the assembler ...</p>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:52:20 -0500Cybernetic anthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cybernetic-ant<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello respected! Wanted will share with you our "project". (Excuse for transfer, I translate from Russian) 1. &nbsp; THE DESCRIPTION Use of original technological decisions will allow any beginning to collect a robotics cybernetic ant capable to run for a small lamp beam, to bypass obstacles. But there is more to come! The cybernetic ant can be modified as in the designer to add various functions. For assemblage of the robot printed-circuit board manufacturing is not required, its case is executed ...</p>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:20:12 -0500My "Start Here" Robot *Update 1*https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-robot-update-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my "Start Here" robot. I got the parts from Solarbotics in their kit. I have always wanted to build a robot and I didn't think that I was smart enough to build one. But this kit gave me a lot of confidence with assembling and with programing a robot. I am already thinking of upgrading the robot with a ultra sonic detector , a speaker for beeps and a new body. Oh and i want to send a special thanks to this website! If it wasn't for this site I would have never realized my dream of building ...</p>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:29:06 -0500Tank 2 - autonomous roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-2-autonomous-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:29:18 -0500Tankbot 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankbot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello this is my second robot I have an SRF05 but I have no wires right now. This is a work in progess as I am ordering an LCD so it will be able to display text and other things. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Here is some pictures: Dead pengiun: And the obstickle coarse setup: I hope you enjoyed. </p>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:39:22 -0500K'nexabeasthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/knexabeast<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: I’ve had a nice breakthrough in the leg mechanisms for K’nexabeast.&nbsp; The motion is now much stronger and closer to Jansen’s ideal curve.&nbsp; Overview: K’nexabeast is my effort to join in all the fun people are having building Theo Jansen style robots. With the exception of the electronics and servos it is built entirely from K’nex.&nbsp; Hats off to Gareth and Rik and all the others who have blazed the Jansen trail ahead of me. As always I appreciate the fine work and everyone’s ...</p>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:22:31 -0500RoRohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2011.2.23 Thought about how the robot should get rid of the parachute after landing without a complicate mechanism and came up with this solution: Quite simple: A hook made of resistance wire heats up after landing and cut the parachute lines. 2011.2.14 First testing video on different surfaces is up. &nbsp; &nbsp; Followed by my blog here and by the great input from GroG and arbarnhart, I started this new robot project. RoRo is a small and light Rhex robot. It will be launched by a sky observer ...</p>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:31:44 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-14<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. I have build it completely. I have finished Programming and my Robot is complete. It can drive around without hitting stuff. Yay. Thanks for everyones help who has helped me. Check out the video too. &nbsp; **UPDATE** Added some more Pictures of my first Robot!! &nbsp; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front View --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microcontroller: ...</p>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:23:13 -0500Simple Planetary Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-planetary-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my new project, a semi RC controlled 4WD rover. The pan/tilt-unit for the camera and the camera itself are still missing. I've ordered a KX171 G2 color CCD camera, 900MHz/500mW audio/video transmitter and receiver from http://www.rangevideo.com. &nbsp; 2011.2.11 Camera pan/tilt unit finished and mounted on the rover: TBC </p>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:40:45 -0500Arduino Robot - Quadruped - prototype - body kinematics testshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-robot-quadruped-prototype-body-kinematics-tests<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a quadruped robot in prototyping using seeeduino mega, 12 HXT900 hobby micro servos, 3.7V lipo battery. Materials used are all plywood secured with small bolts and nuts. Programmed with Processing and Arduino IDE. The first clip shows the horizontal movement of the body and the corresponding reaction angles of the legs. The second clip includes both the horizontal and vertical movement of the body and the corresponding reaction angles of the legs. 3.7V lipo battery is used to power ...</p>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:46:26 -0500Device "X" ,determining the direction of incoming gunfire. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/device-x-determining-the-direction-of-incoming-gunfire<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its not done yet, a picture is worth a thousand words :) Ill try to provide more info when done. the PCBs are home made, i regret not routing some pads for the wires as it would have turned out neater. PS: it's placed with the "robots" not with "something else" because it classifies as a robot, if you feel that it suits the "something else" part more feel free to move it there :) </p>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:04:45 -0500Auto Navigating Intelligent Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/auto-navigating-intelligent-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 7: I'm still busy with making a good chassis. Soon I will update this page with new photos and a video of my robot in action. UPDATE 6: I'm not going to contact Technobotsonline.com, I think that I have a good solution for the problem. Because problaby the voltage that the 2 NiMH AAs give isn't high enough. The motors that come with the Twin Motor Gearbox Kit problably work good with a voltage of 1.5V - 4.5V. The NiMH AAs give 2.4V together. But there is ~1V lost in the H-Bride / Motordriver. ...</p>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:50:49 -0500Squbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/squbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Specification Dimension&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; :&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; H = 70mm, L = 75 mm, W = 75 mm Weight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; :&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 310 gm Chassis &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:08:00 -0500My first Robot: TrafoBot 08https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-trafobot-08<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is TrafoBot 08. It was my first robot crawler and I test this in Campus Party Valencia 2008. The brain is a 16F876A and has a grid of 8 sensors CNY70. Has two servos rigged so it is a little slow but sure enough, does not fail. At the top I put 8 LEDs to monitor the reading of CNY70 and assist in the programming and debugging. I took the box from a broken transformer. Now, with time, I see the mistakes in the beginning but are needed to evolve. </p>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:42:04 -0500General Blackbeardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/general-blackbeard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Like so many other posts, I'll start this one off with the worn out statement: This is my first robot. I have some past programming experience in a few languages and some soldering experience, but never the two together in one project. I blame my 8 year old son for this one. He got interested in the robots a year ago and while researching Chrstimas gifts for him I discovered the world of DIY robot kits and got intrigued. I'm an engineer at heart that likes to build things so building a robot really ...</p>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:30:29 -0500FoBoRohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/foboro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first robot very expensive body (FOOD BOX) :D </p>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:05:21 -0500Hexapod Project 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-project-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a Hexapod Robot ive built from scractch . All parts are laser cut from 6mm acrylic It will be available as a kit form In the verry near future. The project is only a month old at the moment so it will take a little more time to get the kinks worked out . </p>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:37:37 -0500My (very) First Robot (Really)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-robot-really<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Success!! &nbsp;Finally figured out the code (somewhat).... I've never programmed before...so that's my biggest challenge. &nbsp;But once it dawned on me "some of" the little ins and outs of the syntax.... very rewarding to finally have the robot behave in some successful fashion. I'm still not sure of how all the code does what it does... but every time I tinker with the code and study it.... I can see what the coding is doing. &nbsp;Little by little. &nbsp;Compared to other robots I've seen on ...</p>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:06:55 -0500another leg designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-leg-design<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>the leg was made by toothbrush handles and connecting rod.although&nbsp;untested,but i am pretty sure it&nbsp;will work fine. </p>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:41:19 -0500LiLi [turtlebot]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lili-turtlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robotic turtle is my second wheel bot.the body design was refer thinkbots.com's article.i&nbsp;diy a arduino board with rs232 bootloader.i am going to make a L298N motor driver board.the overall debugging will take a while,chinese new year is comming,i am pretty busy. &nbsp; &nbsp;the below pic&nbsp;is during the building. </p>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:01:12 -0500RoverXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverx-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is actually an experiment. It shall proof that even a very simple designed rover with a simple micro controller, program and sensors is able to drive at least 500m outdoors without getting stuck or destroyed. Maybe I'll make a poll and everybody can guess how far the rover will travel. Sor far the rover has only two sensors --- a SRF05 and the rear wheel, a steel ball. On the steel ball axle is a magnetic disc mounted and the roation of the steel ball is monitored by a hall sensor. TBC 2011.01.24 Added ...</p>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:02:55 -0500My first Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-13<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I'm new to LMR, and this is my first robot. For now, it's just an Arduino Uno, a motor driver circuit, and two motors. The motor driver circuit I got from here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2074&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - thanks heaps to guibot, that circuit solved a problem I've for yonks. The base, motors and gearboxes were ripped from a kit I had, a line-tracking bot from Dick Smith, which didn't work (one of the transistors literally exploded), the Arduino was from ...</p>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:47:55 -0500Another LMR Bot Clone (ish)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-lmr-bot-clone-ish<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 24/1/11 New video added of the thing actually working. I could spend forever tweeking the code, but at least I know that it does what it's supposed to. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is definitely a work in progress, but I thought I would put pictures up before actually testing it properly. The video only shows the neurons flashing. The treads are rubber, and the paint I used is flaking off, so as soon as it gets to run around, all the yellow ...</p>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:52:52 -0500Grabberhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/grabber<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE : video uploaded . In the video the robot picks up bottle as well as avoids an object which cannot be picked. It uses 3 sensors i.e. 1 SRF05 and 2 GP2D12 to detect objects&nbsp;and decide whether the object should be picked up or it should be avoided. GP2D12 were not stable enough so i soldered 50uF capacitors between the ground and Vcc I used a 10 RPM Dc gear motor for the arm. It gives around 8-9 Kg of torque at 9V For using this motor i used a &nbsp;L293D motor driver other than the one ...</p>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:37:01 -0500Robot doghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-dog<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my last project, a robot dog, it´s possible to control it using a PC or it has an auto mode, in the video it is moving in this way, It has a rechargeable battery, I have to mount the sensors: a proximity sensor, movement sensor, touch sensor, sound sensor, angle sensor and low bat sensor. I will upload more info soon. </p>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:41:52 -0500K.L.A.Shttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k-l-a-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just fixed some URLs to images, no real updates, this bloke has been disassembled for ages. This is my entry for the 2011 Swedish National Robitcs Championship. It finished on a shared last place, since my code was written for dark lines on a light surface and I forgot to change parts of it :( As you can see I've built the chassis from entirely from Meccano. This is because I happen to have quite alot of it. It's a great building material. The CPU I've decided to use is the Arduino Uno. I just hope ...</p>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:06:49 -0500Humanoid Robot D-100https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid-robot-d-100-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is D-100, my first full-sized humanoid robot. Obviously he has a lot of design issues, but I had three project goals: 1# Make it walk 2# Make it smart 3# Make it look cool. He walks, albeit slowly. He tilts his weight over one foot by using linear actuators at his ankles as well as shifting his whole torso to one side using another actuator via a parallel link design. Once all the weight is on one foot, the windshield wiper motor (YES, I know the bearings are weak, which is why I built that ...</p>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:37:21 -0500Pink Pearlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pink-pearl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1/18/2011 - I still haven't decided what color to paint it, hence the Pink or Black in the title, but&nbsp;it's almost&nbsp;operational. I've got the line sensors, uBotino control board, motors and wheels attached. I still need to figure out how to connect the GP2Y0D340K sensors. The datasheet makes it sound pretty straight forward, though. Then I&nbsp;need to do some system tests and get it programmed. Last night is weighed in at around 230 grams with the battery, so I'm a little concerned it's ...</p>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:57:26 -0500Yeah! SHR building dayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yeah-shr-building-day<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yeah! We're very excited to be building our first "real" robot. Got the kit as a b-day present. Spent the afternoon yesterday putting it together, and getting the Mac to speak to the bot. Must say the documentation is a bit lacking. I plan to lay out the steps the the poor folks using Macs. I understand we the small majority in this realm. Spent today looking for the damn missing connector cable fort the rangefinder to the board. You know it's this one -&nbsp;GP2D12 - that very inconveniently is ...</p>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:20:54 -0500Hueyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/huey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>-&gt; Video now added &lt;- This robot, Huey,&nbsp;improves structurally on&nbsp;my previous design, providing a more finished look and a much more durable chassis, but the general approach and the technologies involved are the same. I ditched the Tamiya track and wheel set, but kept the Tamiya twin motor gearbox as it worked admirably (aside from the EMI issues caused by the low voltage motors) and that price is just so appealing. I bought some miniature track links and pins from Pololu and used ...</p>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:34:26 -0500Rumble-robot/ First robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rumble-robot-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> *///This Robot is a work in&nbsp;Progress\\\\* &nbsp;I will upload a video of it once I complete the robot. Update: I just drilled two holes on the head for the ping sensor and mounted it. I loaded up the code and nothing happened ): . So I am going through a series of test to see what is working and what is not. I ran the ping sensor example and everything worked and I got readings. Then I went on to the pushbuttons and used the button example and both are working. I am going to try out the motors ...</p>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:04:00 -0500OWI Robotic Arm with PIC-ready1 controllerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/owi-robotic-arm-with-pic-ready1-controller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:46:02 -0500My own DiscoBot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-own-discobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>thanks to&nbsp;ndupont&nbsp;for giving me the idea! Well, there is not so much to say... It is very simple, a bit hard to place all the&nbsp;electronic&nbsp;stuff very close. I have not bought anything for this robot, I made it because my Arduino was lying down. CDs are a bit hard to drill, I have better results with double tape. I used 3 DVDs and 1 CDs, so the total memory is about 14.8 Go :) Thanks for watching! </p>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:44:27 -0500DAGU robot arm with object Trackinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dagu-robot-arm-with-object-tracking<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot Arm with Object tracking Sensor. The IR eye is used as an Object detection and tracking sensor. For more details about the eye see: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/11293. The robot arm will try to keep the distance between the sensor and the object fixed. Based on the data received from the four IR sensors the controller will decide the suitable position of the servo motors to keep the distance between the sensor and the object fixed. The controller used for this project is the ...</p>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:10:30 -0500Swarmbot Koboldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/swarmbot-kobold<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Because all robot kits cost enormous amounts of money I started to develop cheap and small robot – Kobold. Small because smaller components are cheaper, sensors with small range are cheaper and so on. I tried to get the robot about 40% cheap and 60% small. The goal size is nano sumo size – 25mm x 25mm x 25mm. The absolute maximum cost is set on €30 per robot, the versions developed now cost about €15 to €20 each. All parts are from ebay and local electronics store. Only custom made part ...</p>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:12:42 -0500Programming Head Movementshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/programming-head-movements<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One goal with Walter is to get him to the "being a pet" stage. One major aspect to this is his head and its movements and the "personality" it adds. Walter has a 3-axis head, able to pan and tilt, with the "tilt" being not only an up-and-down movement but also the ability to tilt left-to-right --kinda a "huh?" motion. I of course, could simply code each move, with say, a for-next loop incrementing from one position to the next. This works but well but looks like a robot moving it's head. Instead, ...</p>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:42:49 -0500Line Extraction with IR sensor/servo scannerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-extraction-with-ir-sensor-servo-scanner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Feature extraction is commonly used in SLAM applications. It is useful because it reduces the amount of data that has to be processed by the mapping functions. Some applications extract lines and curves from the scan data and sends it to a global map, then during later scans, if the same feature is recognized, the amount of movement of the robot can be calculated. Feature extraction is usually only used on robots that are going to be operating in structured environments (indoors, office spaces, homes ...</p>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:45:23 -0500Arduino-powered Tamiya Grasshopperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-powered-tamiya-grasshopper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; UPDATE 01/04/2012: &nbsp; Well, I've been doing yet even more work on this... &nbsp;I've now re-attached the upper chassis and started mounting the sensors to this. &nbsp;The sensors really are quite poor; they're supposed to have a 4-10cm range, but it's more like 3-4cm. &nbsp;Consequently, it's always bumping into things before the sensors are activated... &nbsp;However I have 4x HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors on order from eBay; this should increase the detection range quite considerably. &nbsp;Once ...</p>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:52:42 -0500Walter Update 3.14.Phttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-update-3-14-p<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ah, the chaos of life... A lot has happened in the the last couple months. This is neither the time nor the place to rant about personal issues or work or money or life or time but I can say that all of these things have been getting in my way in one form or another on a pretty non-stop basis. This is not to say that I have not been able to chissel out small chunks of time late at night and when I am not out either hammering nails or selling the next job to get some work done on Walter. I am in the ...</p>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:59:33 -0500Caterpillar Type 1 - USB Rechargeable Handmade Light Seeking Robot - BEAMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/caterpillar-type-1-usb-rechargeable-handmade-light-seeking-robot-beam<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Robot Caterpillar Type 1Oscillates left right, left right while chasing light.Six body segments which oscillate independently as well as being influenced by the head segment's eyes.(Head Bicore with 5 Slavecores)Travels about 1 Foot every 2 Seconds on smooth surfaces.One of a kind, handmade BEAM inspired working robot.Has a Lithium Ion battery which runs for 20 to 30 minutes on a full charge. Charges via USB cable in about 10 minutes.This one recharges using mini-b USB cable (for cameras ...</p>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:48:19 -0500My LED Cubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-led-cube<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Video 3: Completed LED Cube with 8 patterns &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I just got the LEDs for the cube yesterday as a backorder from sparkfun. The were for Christmas! I'm using a design where all of the rows on both pairs of levels and all of the columns of both pairs of levels &nbsp;are connected. That way, I use all 16 outputs of the picaxe 40x1. I will be multiplexing the LEDs Here is what I got done today: &nbsp; 100 high-brightness ...</p>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:57:08 -0500Robot 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>More pictures here. This was my first robot, other than one I made out of wood when I was about 8 years old.&nbsp; I remember being disappointed when I realized the wood one wasn't going to actually do anything. Well this one actually does something, but not much given the poor design of the Tamiya robot tracks I bought.&nbsp; I'd recommend you stay away from them unless you're planning to drive only on smooth surfaces; the rubber tracks come off all the time on my carpet at home, so this bot is ...</p>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:03:24 -0500Complexion https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/complexion<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This Robot uses the Motoruino By Guibot http://lab.guilhermemartins.net/2010/03/09/motoruino/ The Motoruino is a very handy board for creating projects such as this one. This robot is wirelessly operated by a 2.4 Ghz aviation radio. the receiver PWM signal is analyzed by the arduino. 2 proximity sensors are currently on board. More info, schematics of sensors, video etc.... soon. Updates: new smaller battery added another arduino. added camera added movement for the camera. A 1 mile bluetooth ...</p>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:06:01 -0500Norris Mk1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/norris-mk1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I am a 1st year civil engineering student, but my main hobby is robotics, electronics - if it can be built, I want to have a go! I've built robots for many years now, photovores and light followers and RC car hacks and the like, but in April I got hold of a picaxe 08M and some servos and I've never looked back! Several robots later, a couple of hexapods, a quad, a wheeled platform and others, I've been playing with bipeds, and this was the first. His name is Norris, he's running on a picaxe 20X2, ...</p>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:08:31 -0500ASURO line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/asuro-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple robot made from a kit I bought from a local electronics shop. I have made a simple line follower program for it and thought I would upload it here to see what you think. I made the mat with the line on it from 6 a4 bits of paper taped together. I then painted a black line on it. The robot cost me $95 NZD (74 USD). It has two phototrasisters, six collision sensors, two rotation sensors and multiple leds. It uses a ATmega8L microcontroler and is programable in C++. This is my first ...</p>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:43:32 -0500Fred, an Internet-controlled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fred-an-internet-controlled-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR! My name is Jordan, I'm in grade 12 in Canada, and this is my robot Fred. I won't say he's my first robot. I've built my share of line followers and sumobots over the last couple of years and dabbled in radio controlled manipulators like any geek worth his salt. Fred (and his considerable support system) is the first project I feel good enough to show off a bit! The inspiration for Fred came from an old hackaday post featuring this website&nbsp;which speaks for itself. I did some reading ...</p>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:00:43 -0500Arduino Sumo Robot Prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-sumo-robot-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the fully functional test chassis for my Arduino based sumo robot. It will be competing in March, 2011. For the prototype I am using a piece of plywood to mount the motors, and a Kleenex box to house the electronics and to use as a mount for the IR distance sensors and the line sensors. This is mostly meant as a chassis to test code, and it does not reflect the weight or size of the final sumo robot. One of the main reasons I wanted to build this robot was to have a platform with which to ...</p>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:44:20 -0500Tracked SHRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracked-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot, roughly based on the Start Here Bot, for the moment at least. I'm using a Picaxe-28 project board with the 28x2 chip, Sharp IR sensor, servo from the Servo upgrade pack, and the Tamiya twin gearbox, it's chassis is their universal plate. I had some problems with MacAxepad, but after using the Programming Editor on windows (via BootCamp) I have a slightly modified start here bot. I plan on adding some more parts to it, I have a laser diode, and many LEDs so some of those might go on ...</p>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:52:27 -0500Annoying Solar Sound Modulehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/annoying-solar-sound-module<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:12:29 -0500Simple Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys I recently found all my documentation for an old line follower we had to do for a first year course at my university. We did these in teams of 4. I built all the hardware and did a majority of the electrical. One other group member did the coding and one more did a CAD rendition of the prototype I built. The goal was basically to complete the track as fast as possible. Obstacles included size requirements, paths to chose from, breaks in the path, a block that needed to be pushed into a trench ...</p>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:38:49 -0500Piãohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/piao<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone, This is my most recent project. It is a robot which uses two cheap drills’ motors, that I bought a while ago for my tank. I didn’t like using tracks, so on this one I’m using wheels. The motors are controlled by a arduino duemilanove using this motor driver board that I designed myself: Unfortunately I made a mistake on the design so I had to correct it with some wires… &nbsp; The only tests I did were using a wiimote and a processing application to remote control it, ...</p>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:03:58 -0500TINY USB Rechargeable IR Remote Controlled Robot - IR RC Robot Type 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tiny-usb-rechargeable-ir-remote-controlled-robot-ir-rc-robot-type-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp;IR RC Robot Type 1 miniUSB&nbsp; Tiny USB Rechargeable Robot controlled with any Sony Television or Universal TV Remote.(remote not included, You probably already have one :)3 Modes - Remote Controlled, Photovore(chases light) &amp; Photophobe(avoids light)3 Speeds -Robot Travels more than 1 Foot per Second on smooth surfaces, High Speed.1 Milimeter steps on Slow Speed.This robot recharges using mini-b USB cable connected to your computer.( the one you use for cameras and cellphones)Charge ...</p>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:04:12 -0500MASHR - My Arduino Start Here Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mashr-my-arduino-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introduction: MASHR is my attempt to build a start here robot for beginners. It is Arduino based, but didn't use a standard Arduino booard. An Romeo all-in-one robot controller (Arduino compatible with motor driver) has been used instead. The chassis is selfmade from a sheet of polystyrol (PS). Pololu wheels and motors give a good traction and the option to add wheel encoders later. &nbsp; Controller: A long research has been done to find the right controller board. It ended up with the decision ...</p>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:05:16 -05001 sensor line tracking picaxe 08mhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/1-sensor-line-tracking-picaxe-08m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>only one sensor line tracking, created and programed with picaxe 08m circuit, very simple: sensor, lth: robot: program: main:readadc 2,b0if b0 &lt; 50 then blancoif b0 &gt; 50 then negrolow 1low 4pause 100goto main blanco:low 1high 4goto main negro:high 1low 4goto main circuit, simple: </p>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:42:25 -0500cr1c1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cr1c1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have build this robot in 1994 but I think it is worth to mention it because it is not as dumb as his age may suggest. The robot have two working modes: learning and executing.In learn mode you teach the robot a sequence of moves (Forward, Backward, Left, Right, Stop) like you use a remote control for playing with a RC car. The robot acknowledge each command by speaking the command name, memorize the type of the command and the time to execute each command.In execute mode the robot will replay the ...</p>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:08:22 -0500Polduino https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/polduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally broken my robot post virginity. I decided to get an arduino to see what it was all about and was surprised how much quicker you can do things with the high level language and libraries. So I've built a line follower with parts from pololu and with a few lines of code and their sensor library got it working without too much fuss. The files are attached but I had to rename the header file to .txt to upload. Just change the extension to .h if you use it. Update 27/12/10: As Frits suggested ...</p>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:14:19 -0500My line follower robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-line-follower-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, my line follower robot: Components: 2 x Pololu 10:1 Micro metal gearmotor HP.Baby Orangutan B-328.QTR-8A Reflectance sensor array.Pololu wheel 32x7 mm.Pololu ball caster with 3/8" metal ball.Pololu micro metal gearmotor bracket pair.Pololu adjustable boost regulator 2.5-9.5 V.3.7 V Lipo battery. PD control.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDNGH7b0P74Average speed: 2.1 m/s (minimum bend radius: 30 cm)The code, schematics, pcb: http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/619 http://webdelcire.com/wordpress/archives/350 ...</p>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:26:48 -0500Wobbly, a MiniBiped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wobbly-a-minibiped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Long time ago I wanted to build a multi servo robot, like a biped or a hexapod. After seeing OddBot's Mini Biped robot, I wanted to build one just for fun until I could afford to get the number of servos required for a full robot. This is how Wobbly was born. He has 4 servos for the legs and one servo for panning a Sharp IR sensor. Needs a little bit more work until it will be able to walk and turn properly, but he's almost ready. I have designed a 12 servo board just like the uBotino robot controller, ...</p>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:08:41 -0500Symethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/symet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys! I am working on the Symet project from "Junkbots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels". He's my first attempt at BEAM robotics, and the first robot I've actually built from scratch (my only other bot is a BoeBot, and of course Lego Mindstorms). It uses an FLED solar-engine, which stores up energy in it's three 4700 uF capacitors lining the sides. Every second, the FLED tries to blink, and if there is enough voltage in the capacitors (around 2.3 volts) electricity passes through the FLED, triggering ...</p>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:49:12 -0500T - 3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/t-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Forgive me LMR for I hath sinned. I have exchanged good design procedures for copious amounts of hot glue...but the result was my T-3! IK on my I.M.P. project where not going as well as I wanted....so I needed a quick project to get my mind off it. I dropped by a Value Village and found an RC Toy - Tyco Terrain Twister for $4.99. So I took her home with me for some good time ;) There was some water damage, the RC functionality didn't work and one of the motors was broken. Most of this was fixed with ...</p>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:10:51 -0500First robot attempt, Mr basic/start here hybridhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-attempt-mr-basic-start-here-hybrid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First of all a big hello to everyone! Well after a long wait I've finally had my Mr Basic delivered (I guess the parcel couriers are helping Santa at the minute) and got him nailed together using the start here robot as starting block over the weekend. The main aim at the moment is to use him as a learning platform as its been a long time since I've done anything like this (High school in the 1980's when Commodore and Sinclair ruled the home micro world). At the moment there is just a servo mounted ...</p>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:10 -0500snake bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snake-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello all,long time no online.i miss you.this is my second hobby servo based bot.it is still in progress,i will keep updated.the body design was refer thinkbots.com's article. the below is some working photos.i want to make a 4~8 frame snake. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:41:22 -0500Big Eight (disasembled)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-eight-disasembled<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: using parts in another robot! this is my first robot. very simple. sings "jingle bells" and dances. &nbsp; code ;First Codemain:high 4pause 1000low 4pause 1000high 0pause 1000low 0pause 100high 4pause 1000low 4pause 1000'JingleBellstune 1, 7,($7C,$79,$79,$39,$79,$79,$39,$79,$40,$75,$77,$F9,$7A,$7A,$7A,$7A,$7A,$79,$79,$79,$79,$77,$77,$79,$37,$00)goto main right now only one both motors work. the motor drivers are ULN2803A IC from mouser. The gear motors are GM7s from solarbotics. the wheels ...</p>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:31:55 -0500My first robot. Avoidance robot based on (and inspired by) the Start Here bot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-avoidance-robot-based-on-and-inspired-by-the-start-here-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I wanted to share my first Robot with you. It's based on the Start Here robot. The range sensor is an SRF005. It has a Tamiya twin motor gearbox driven by the L239D motor driver chip on a 28X1 project board. When I first tried the robot I found that it would get stuck in corners a lot so I added some of my own code so that if both the left and right hand distance is less than the danger level, the robot reverses and spins around. I then added an LED that comes on whilst the robot is "thinking". ...</p>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:30:08 -0500The boat emulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-boat-emulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; The project I am working on is actually a boat (USV) but I am the "hired gun" for software and don't always have ready access to it. I can't say much about the project other than to say it does have some market potential and it is hard to test on public water without drawing a crowd. As you might guess, for some parts of the project, this is a real hardship. There are lots of parts of it where it really isn't - developing communication protocols between controllers using xBees, reading GPS ...</p>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:17:37 -0500OpenHexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/openhexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a hexapod robot based on OpenSCB, an open source servo controller. All code and schematics will be provided under an open source license. It's still a work in progress but a lot of internal code has been done already. The hardware is based on a MSR-µBug, which is a tiny hexapod structure from Micromagic Systems + 18x Mystery SD90 servos which are the cheapest servo I have seen so far. When the first prototype works correctly, I may move to something more robust, probably custom-built. Fitting ...</p>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:27:50 -0500Failed Robot Takes Up Dancinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/failed-robot-takes-up-dancing<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You know how it is sometimes, you start something and everything along the way goes wrong. This project started as something to get me into object recognition, but failed dismally. The robot started out as twice it's current size and weight, but the motors were very slow. So me, being a clever Dick, decided to modify the gearboxes, to make it faster. Yep, worked a treat, but then they didn't have enough torque to actually move the bot!&nbsp; Far too heavy&nbsp;with all it's batteries (for electronics, ...</p>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:01:29 -0500Inner's Lairhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/inners-lair<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Inner’s Lair started with a crazy idea of having an immersive interactive installation that could gather many artistic and computational topics that we at Artica have been disccussing in the last months. So, mostly we wanted to tryout our new conceptual implementation of cool topics as immersive sound, computer vision, interactive robotics, and organic behaviors. Meanwhile POP UP Lisboa 2010 came up and I was invited to apply a purposal for an instalation, and I thought that Inner’ Lair ...</p>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:54:02 -0500Simple robotic arm with 3 DOF (learning to type)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-robotic-arm-with-3-dof-learning-to-type<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A complete new update :) Since the old robotic arm was so terrible I decided to spend a pound or two on some acrylic and make robot arm version two, and here it is. My ability to cut acrylic really is terrible, but it seems to have worked and anything looks better than that balsa wood.... I still need to write and upload some code to the arduino to control it, which I will do tomorrow. I intend to teach it to type random set phrases on the keyboard first by making a library for it which should be ...</p>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:33:04 -0500My First Segwayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-segway<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first arduino project ever. I at first wanted to create a wireless car with a camera mount so that i can drive around the building. I started at the car scrap where I found two wiper motors for 10 EUR total (!). The man told me these things were incredibly strong so I figured why not carry me around then? The idea for a segway rose. btw: the video is still an old one, i will upload a newer one asap &nbsp; Thanks to people from the circuits-online forum I soldered my own motor control whose ...</p>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 10:28:09 -0500Tactical Enforcer: Driller Shark (Sumo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tactical-enforcer-driller-shark-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was busying myself with this robot for the CNRG 2010 competition in Toronto, so I haven't been able to keep up to date on this website.&nbsp; However I am back now.&nbsp; This robot post is probably gonna be long cause I'm gonna post lots of pictures.&nbsp; For those of you that actually read my posts, I appreciate it.&nbsp; For those who don't, you can enjoy the pictures. Like most of my sumos, I designed this one around the motors.&nbsp; I got some Maxon motors off ebay for cheap, however the ...</p>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:25:40 -0500cr2cXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cr2cx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A robotic platform far various experiments related to this field and to teach my kid some things about robotics. It's 16 years since I have build my first robot and now I want to do it again. I have decided to buld all modules "from scratch" by using my own designs and home made boards and sensors. I've took the hard way, I know. I have build and test (and sometimes modifed) the boards one by one that is why there are some things that could have been removed and/or improved. Current version is named ...</p>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:59:08 -0500Umbot & the Magnetnatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/umbot-the-magnetnator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is what my 'half a robot' blog turned into. For some construction Photos see here:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/23442 &nbsp; &nbsp; Magnetnator Features: 1 - &nbsp;20M picaxe&nbsp;2 - &nbsp;08M picaxe - one to run the PWM on the motors as the 20M has no PWM pin &amp; the other runs the magnetometerIR sensors1 - 433 MHz transmitter1 micro servo2 battery packsLots of Blu TackUmbot Features: 1 - 08M&nbsp;1 - 433 MHz reciever1 - micro servo1 piezo speakerMore&nbsp;Blu Tack&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; WHAT ...</p>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:38:42 -0500CDR(Compact Disc Robot) UPDATE - Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cdr-compact-disc-robot-update-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMRtians! &nbsp;I finally got my bootloader code working. &nbsp;I got my package in the mail from Sparkfun this morning. &nbsp;I added a ball caster to the rear for better motion. &nbsp;I used the bootloader to change the pins for the motors and speaker ( so I could use the bootloader ). &nbsp;I adjusted the motor times for the new CD base. &nbsp;I'm really happy with the turn times now. &nbsp;I'm getting pretty close to 90 degree turns and 180 degree uturns. I still need to add a reset button ...</p>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:56:09 -0500Solar Roller Boidyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-roller-boidy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;I need a red rubber band tire! &nbsp;The neck wiggles for awhile after it comes to a halt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:51:40 -0500my first moving toothbrush : D https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-moving-toothbrush-d<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first little robot that imma give to my girlfriend, for her cats to go after.... my problem is its not moving fast enough any ideas ? any help would be greatfull </p>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:26:17 -0500My first BEAM bot...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-beam-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:41:43 -0500StartHere robot - Arduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/starthere-robot-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I thought it was one of the rule to join the great community, so I spend this weekend to make this "Start Here" robot by using Arduino with motor shield from AdaFruit. Basically it just detect the object and turn right. There's whole lots of room could expand its ability. The code is simple but I probably make it way too long and I alway confuse about one thing. Should I keep sending the forward command to have motor keep going or I should stop sending when there's no need to tell motor to keep ...</p>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:32:10 -0500C.D.S.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/c-d-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi this is my first robot based on the Start Here Bot.&nbsp; Thank you for all of&nbsp;your help I&nbsp;hope&nbsp;you enjoyed&nbsp;&nbsp;my first robot. Here's more pictures: The brain: Shiny: The code (bask in it's glory): symbol dangerlevelmin = 18 ' how far away should thing be, before we react? symbol dangerlevelmax = 85 ' how far away should thing be, before we react? note (150 is closer than 110) symbol turn = 300 ' this sets how much should be turned symbol servo_turn = 225 ' This sets ...</p>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:10:10 -0500Roubot- My first one netbook controlled robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roubot-my-first-one-netbook-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is piloted by me, using internet and a netbook. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:57:46 -0500My CNC Senior Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-cnc-senior-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a secondary documentation page for my Senior Project for highschool, I'm building a cnc router with a budget of $700 bucks. Basically, the plan is to build my router (codename Soundwave, like the decepticon transformer :P) and upon completion, use it to produce all of the circuitry, brackets and axis for a seconed router to donate to the technology department of my school. This project will take place over the course of this school year, and will be completed in Febuary (I hope). I have more ...</p>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:48:40 -0500Protocurihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/protocuri<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Basically a micromouse. I have been working on this for quite a while and recently made a large step. I've drawn up the circuit diagram on the pcb and ready to send for fabrication. I still need some final checks though.&nbsp; I based my design heavily on "decimus' which is a winning micromouse in Uk and also on "min6" (mostly only the motor control part) which is a very renowned micromouse in japan which is extremely prestigeous. The robot will be based on the dspic30f6015. Never used them ...</p>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:31:15 -0500Arduino Robot - Bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-robot-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This bipedal robot is built as cheaply as possible. Hence there are no sensors, fancy servos or brackets.Height of robot: 20cmWeight of frame: 150gWeight of batteries: 210gMicrocontroller: Arduino DuemilanovePower supply: 6xAA batteries (7.8V)Servos: 6x r/c micro servos (HXT900)&nbsp; Main Building Materials: ice-cream sticks, brass eyelets, hot glue, corrugated plastic board. &nbsp; Brief Description:Basically the ice-cream sticks are used to replace normal servo brackets and hot glue is used instead ...</p>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:34:29 -0500hexapod - [phoenix]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-phoenix<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, this is the hexapod that basically I just read the instruction and finish it. How I finish it? how it works? I don't know~ LOL! But this is where I start build my own robot and start knowing Arduino, Phidgets, Picaxe and those electronic stuff etc. The only part that I made is the HEAD. The mouse head~ I destroy the PS2 receiver case and a jet looking mouse, then put the receiver and couple LEDs inside of the mouse and it actually looks like a HEAD. There's a&nbsp;sequences named" CP Player" ...</p>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:03:09 -0500My first arduino robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The first arduino robot I made. It's simple, he runs around and detects obstacles and walls, changing the side that he runs. I spent around 60 hours to build this, including the alluminium head that I had to cut and modify. It uses 4&nbsp; 1,5v batteries and walks with a Tamiya dual motor gearbox controlled by a L293D H-bridge and uses a turnigy 9g servo to turn his head. &nbsp; After so many obstacles, I finally completed it. Hope everybody likes! :) &nbsp; Right side :D Back side :) &nbsp; </p>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:48:09 -0500An other Start Here inspired robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/an-other-start-here-inspired-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, Here is my first robot using a micro-controller ! I started with the Start Here guide and it evolves a bit. I rewrote the code, it might not be as good as the orginal, but it was the best way to understand how it works ! So, this robot simply wanders around, avoid obstacles and detects when it gets too close of an edge (and randomly, change direction). A piezo speaker and 2 Leds help this little guy to communicate with the outside world ;) The code is attached. There's a bit of "dead code", ...</p>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:36:41 -0500Partybot (Powerslider)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/partybot-powerslider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Today I am a little slow, but all right. Yesterday I puked and slept all day. Friday I was at a party with some good old friends. 3 birthdays in one. The invitation said to bring something creative to the party, and hey - I am a nerd, I cannot sing, so I made a robot. Designed to blend in, and give the party it's own "pet": At the back it had a pen and a stack of "sticky notes". And as a bonus, a holster for "home made cigarettes". You could write a note, and put it on the top of it, where it had ...</p>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:39:51 -0500Pica--My start here robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pica-my-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the start here robot.&nbsp; I have added a couple of things.&nbsp; I have an LED tail (green) and a LED (red) in the front.&nbsp; The green light is high when no obstacles ahead, and low when obstacles are present.&nbsp; The red light has the opposite code. I have also added an on/off switch.&nbsp; I got tired of having to take a battery out any time I needed to cut power. &nbsp; I used a type of plastic called "sintra" that you can get from Solarbotics.&nbsp; It is really easy to use and ...</p>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:01:57 -0500Phidgets Tracked Bot - [pTank]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phidgets-tracked-bot-ptank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my tracked bot combine Lynxmotion track system with Phidgets SBC. I like phidgets because it supports multi language and I finally familier with one of them - ActionScript3!! However it needs to have a server setup to communicate inbetween your PC and Phidgets. This project allow me to control device over the internet. &nbsp; I have put SBC and servo controller in this control unit and have battery and motor controller in the body below. I use RJ45 cable to connect tower and main body. Maybe ...</p>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 03:52:01 -0500The molehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-mole<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, An other robot built a few months. This one detects collisions, go backward and change direction. Once again, no micro-controller inside... but it's the last time I swear ;) (it's more difficult and requires a lot of time for the very beginner that I am) This time I wanted to do something more flexible. The motors are driven by PWM. The principle I got inspired by a french book : "Petits Robots Mobiles" by Frédéric Giamarchi (yes, him again ;) The motors card has 4 outputs for the 2 motors ...</p>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:01:21 -0500NXT core blimp - [AeroBox]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nxt-core-blimp-aerobox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OK~ This was original build in Tetrix pack from LEGO NXT MINDSTORM. The total weight was about 3.5Kg and it was a bit heavier then what blimp could carry. The blimp is 4M long and could carry about 2.5~3Kg with Helium. I never had a chance to fill it up with Helium cuz I don't want to freak my neibours out with these big gas tank looking thing in my yard and also I fell my blimp is leaking somewhere that if I left it overnight I can see the bid difference from the way it looks. So I decide to loss ...</p>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:00:08 -0500Quadbot - [FROG]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadbot-frog<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE(2011,JAN,1): Change to Arduino MEGA. Distance sensor, laser module, 2nd switch regulator, Two 10mm RGB LED and relay had been added on new face plate. Mechanic part has 100% done for now but programming still lots of work to be improved. However I am gonna mark it as 100% done and not update this robot anymore. Don't wanna keep same robot on home page over and over again. But I will post related updates in forum since I am sure I will have lots of problems while programming this guy. Drop ...</p>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:58:00 -0500This little dude likes lighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/this-little-dude-likes-light<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all ! That was my first robot, a few months ago. I wanted to start from scratch, so no micro-controller here ! It is a simple photophile robot, but it was a way to discover new fields to me like : electronic basisprinciple of gear motor reduction&nbsp;building a simple chassismaking a PCB of me ownThe principle First of all, I got inspired and guided by a french book named "Je construis mon premier robot mobile" by Frédéric Giamarchi. 2 photoresistors mesure the light from 2 different directions ...</p>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:50:39 -0500RDP-01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rdp-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; UPDATE 19/11/2010 As promised, I've added a short video of some of the functions I can use RDP-01 for. I know they're not brilliant, but at least I am beginning to get a little understanding in electronics and programming. I'm especially pleased that I have managed to get him to follow a line (although the wife's not best pleased, as the tape left a residue on the kitchen floor!). The programming leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm learning. I can't seem to get the FritsLDR&nbsp;function to ...</p>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:01:35 -0500PartyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/partybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>PartyBot is a modular robot which was designed for the main purpose of being an educative platform to be shown at Campus Parties. This robot was created for the Asociación de Robotica y Domotica de España (which is a non-profit, nation-wide robotic association in Spain) will use it at those events to teach the youngest and/or robotic newcomers some first steps in robotics. So as an educative robot, it was designed modular. Modular means that there are four parts well separated: the chassis, and ...</p>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:19:14 -0500ALB-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alb-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey there, ALB-E it's a small and autonomous Arduino robot builted on iPhone package as chassis.I've used two Tamiya sport wheels&nbsp;linked on a two GM9 motors with 90° axis and one casterball. Its head consisting of a microservo and SRF05 ultrasonic sensor to avoid obstacles: For the next step I wont donate ALB-E an arm and two LED controlle dby a photoresistor. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:49:02 -0500Si N Si https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/si-n-si<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its a project in the making ! A small scale CNC router. i want to be able to rout PCBs with it, but time will tell if it will be good enough to rout PCBs. the mediator between the PC and the motor controllers will be an arduino. here are some pics for now ! Sorry for not writing a lot of info ! a picture is worth a thousand words :P </p>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:09:46 -05002Deckardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2deckard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi everybody! First of all, I want to thank all of you guys who's robot projects and blog entries make this site such an amazing place! You all ignited my passion for robotics! I've dedicated my life to computers and programming and this is a really cool way of connecting it with the real world :-) This is my very first robot called 2Deckard and is far from done but I really feel like sharing my first steps :-) The robot is driven by Arduino Uno, it has 2x 3V DC motors controlled by SN754410 IC ...</p>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:16:20 -0500Vibrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vibrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A vibrating robot I made for my little brother's 10th birthday. It has 2 batteries, a led and a vibrating motor from cellphone, all on a 20pin IC stand. The 2 resistors are for decoration and balance. I don't know what else to say about it... &nbsp; </p>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:21:34 -0500Perpet by david HASLEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/perpet-by-david-hasle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>That is the most useless but the most incredible of my robots. It is constructed simply with a booster and a PICAXE 08M is all.</p>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:34:09 -0500Vagabundo - my TI Launchpad wandererhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vagabundo-my-ti-launchpad-wanderer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey there, this is my wanderer robot based on TI Launchpad, it builds on a tip about reading distances that come encoded in pulse width&nbsp;that i posted earlier. The wheels are 2 cds with some rubber stripe hot glued to make tires. I modified 2 micro servos for continous rotation and use those to drive the wheels. The boddy is an old tupperware box.&nbsp; My objective is to make it a vacuum cleaning robot, so i will start experimenting with floor coverage algorithms. Here's the idea: &nbsp; </p>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:50:11 -0500Robie 4WD arduino platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robie-4wd-arduino-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, &nbsp;I remember at the beginning &nbsp;of my project,&nbsp;&nbsp;I am registered me on letsmakerobots for have your opinion and help me achieve&nbsp;it. After finalizing my robot, I created a tutorial that might give you ideas. Feel free to ask questions!! &nbsp; http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/pradelou-637024-robie-arduino-plateforme-4wd/ </p>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:42:26 -0500Picaxe 08 Charging Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picaxe-08-charging-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot normally goes around avoiding obstacles and (sometimes) edges until its batter drops low. Then the robot goes towards a 38khz pulse instead of away from eat, leading it to its charging station. The robot will have an rf transmitter within the next two weeks which transmits when its battery is low to the IR beacon, so it can turn on. The edge detector only works sometimes because the motors are too fast for the robot to respond and the sensor isnt mounted far enough to the front. The video ...</p>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:03:45 -0400Robo In Actionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robo-in-action<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my robot Robo. I built him a while back for my daughter to enter in a recent robot gathering in town. He really moves in an interesting fashion. I had that motor on my desk for years and I found a brilliant use for it!! The trick was to connect the motor so it would turn. I knew it was working for as I was shrinkwrapping a connection the lighter I was using activated a motor and Robo turned!! </p>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:32:44 -0400MoMo 0.8 - Ranging and Mapping - By Jove, I found my Toolbox !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/momo-0-8-ranging-and-mapping-by-jove-i-found-my-toolbox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>MoMo is my current mobile software experiment platform. &nbsp;Created out of a previous project (Mobile Laser Platform). &nbsp;The purpose of MoMo is to continue to test and develop a open source software project called "MyRobotLab".&nbsp;MyRobotLab is a multi-threaded, service based Java framework for creative machine control. &nbsp;It effectively "hot glues" other&nbsp;great open source projects like Sphinx-4 for speech recognition and OpenCV for machine vision. Control MyRobotLab Java FrameworkFedora ...</p>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:27:56 -0400Noodles - an SHR https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/noodles-an-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I got the parts yesterday and i done building it already :) </p>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:34:46 -0400The Turret Robot 2.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-turret-robot-2-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Turret Robot 2.0 is a face tracking robot. The robot lights up the face its tracking when it points the face. The turret is controlled by a software written in C++ using the OpenCV library The Arduino commands the vertical and horizontal servos. The software plays Portal voices :) (using mplayer) The system works this way : -The robots is on patrol -The software grabs a picture from webcam -The software analyze the picture, trying to find a face -If a face is detected, the software orders ...</p>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:22:38 -0400Bluetooth Remote Control Treaded Chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-remote-control-treaded-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot using an Atmel ATtiny2313 Microcontroller.&nbsp; It uses an L298N H-bridge with no PWM, with plans to add PWM.&nbsp; I've included schematic and code in the files.&nbsp; The high current/low voltage Tamiya motors were swapped out for Solarbotics RM3 motors.&nbsp; The gearbox is a Tamiya Twin motor gearbox.&nbsp; The Bluetooth module is the Roving Networks RN-41-SM and is available at Mouser.com for $45. The Cell phone is programmed in Python for S60 v2.0.0.&nbsp; The computer ...</p>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:09:04 -0400Mr Lippohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-lippo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>With reference to this: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/23285 Ok, not sure if this qualifies as a robot. Yet. But I may be moulding a top for it, and add some logic or something, we will see :) Anyhows, it's just because I wanted to see if I could mould both battery clip for a Li Po from an old phone, and holder for a pair of small motors all in one mould. And.. I sort of managed.. Only my logic did not go far enough; I managed to get some play dough stuck inside what should have been ...</p>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:11:39 -0400A.P.O.S.T.O.L.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-p-o-s-t-o-l<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A.P.O.S.T.O.L. is short for Armoured Prototype Of Systematic Takeover Of Land. It doesn't make much sense, but when me and my robotics group were thinking of a name this seemed like a good idea. He is a Hexapod. Or he should be one when he's finished. For now it's just one leg and alot of brains. He will use intellibrain board as a main platform becouse we have 4 of them in robotics clubs, and we can't buy expensive boards, and diy arduinos don't have enough pins for everything. It will use 3 arduino ...</p>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:49:45 -0400Tipsy Goes Divinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tipsy-goes-diving<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello This is Tipsy my robot that I made from parts I&nbsp;had around my workshop. His main drive motors and wheels are an old cassette player. The solar panel is new. As you see in the video he can move and a bit too fast near the end. </p>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 06:16:35 -0400My UAV. Done... it flies autonomous!!! this is awesome!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-uav-done-it-flies-autonomous-this-is-awesome<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my new proyect, inspired by Jad Berro´s UAV, i started to plan my own.... &nbsp; i began to work on the airplane, it was a broken trainer that i have got from a friend.... List of electronic equipment: Ardupilot Shield with airspeed sensor. Ardu IMU. Xbee tx. Xbee Rx. Receiver. Servos. Camera. Video transmiter. Gps. Electric motor. Lipo Batery. Lots of cable. &nbsp; i need to know how i am going to make the tail, V shape or inverted V... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It is ready for the first ...</p>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:52:00 -0400My LMR Start Here - CDR ( Compact Disc Robot )https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-lmr-start-here-cdr-compact-disc-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is my first robot.&nbsp; I started fiddling with microchips as a break from high level programming.&nbsp; I like feeling more in touch with the low level operations I rely on everyday.&nbsp; This little guy started life as a version of Frits' start here robot.&nbsp; I called him KiBHuJu ( Kit Bashed Hunk of Junk ).&nbsp; The Microchip Pic 16F88 is programmed in Assembly on Linux, using gpasm.&nbsp; The programs are loaded with picp.&nbsp; Testing was done with gpsim.&nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:35:12 -0400NINA's new Chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ninas-new-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NINA's new robotic chassis. The first one was rediculously heavy! This one is still very sturdy and strong and I can lift it with one arm! All aluminum material (except for the nuts and bolts). Treads are lynxmotion with custom made hubs. The motors look a little small, but they're still very powerful (one of those motors could push around a ride-on toy and not even when its that geared down. These motors are geared down to 256:1 with a no-load RPM of 96 and a stall torque of 110 ft-lbs each. They ...</p>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:09:47 -0400Full hand made UAVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/full-hand-made-uav<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I don't really like to talk a lot about what i make, but i can answer all your questions that you might ask in your comments :) here are the photos, self explanatory :) </p>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:39:03 -0400I Suppose Every Newbie MUST Make One.......https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-suppose-every-newbie-must-make-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm not sure if it is mandatory, but I just had to make one for the fun of it. :) Incidentally, the antennae are hairs from my 80lb dog. He was not best pleased at being plucked! (Blue-Bot has&nbsp;had some paint (well, felt tip) since the video) </p>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:24:52 -0400Hand Of Bob - Alternative Robonova Robot Grippers - New Videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hand-of-bob-alternative-robonova-robot-grippers-new-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finished today, after weeks and weeks of planning and construction, a new pair of hands for my Robonova, inspired by the Mellissa hands. The time taken is a best guestimate, and the cost includes 2 S3003 servos. Most of the stuff was lying around in my shed, apart from the sea fishing crimps and 14BA nuts and bolts (used for the knuckles). I have no Cad, CNC or machine tools. They were made at home, in my shed, using a minimum of hand tools, and my favourite - the Dremel. I will be fitting them to ...</p>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:14:30 -0400Moth - My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/moth-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at building a robot. A very simple Photovore. As we don't get much sun in our house, I had to use a torch to make the video. This is all very new and alien to me - electronics, programming etc. - but I feel as though I am well and truly hooked now. I'm getting there, and determined to learn. &nbsp; &nbsp; I soon became bored with the Moth, so using the same chassis, I added a Sharp GP2D12 distance sensor to make it an object avoidance robot. Due to my lack of knowledge in ...</p>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:07:26 -0400NINA's Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ninas-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A revolute coordinate arm I built to be mounted on my Social Machine, NINA. NINA will be a social machine designed and programmed to interact with humans and in the future will help me explore the idea of teaching those with communication disabilities like Autism and Asperger Syndrome to better socialize with their fellow human beings. The arm is modled after the human arm, will be able to shake hands, wave hello or goodbye, or move about in specific animatronic gestures as the robot is interacting ...</p>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:03:46 -0400"botico" Another Start here version... updated...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botico-another-start-here-version-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a silly thing, had to make my own version of a clasic robot...... using meccano (erector) pieces, Arduino S3V3 single sided board, a pair of servos and a sharp ir sensor.......... today gonna make the programing..... test some ideas..... this robot is ment to teach me some things...!! !!!UPDATE!!! &nbsp; now my robot can speak to me.....&nbsp; :-) &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:34:21 -0400Compact - an Arduino SHRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/compact-an-arduino-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to make a small Arduino robot using an original Duemilanove and the Robot Builder's Shield. But I also wanted to have a chassis plate so I can mount the parts on. I started to play with the parts to see how they will fit together and finally came up with this design that looked so compact that it became the name of the robot. After a little AutoCAD drawing, some CamBam fiddling and nerve braking CNC-ing, there is the first imperfect chassis plate: I also made a different one, but I'll show ...</p>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:32:51 -0400Sky diving manhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sky-diving-man<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>On August 16, 1960, Joseph Kittinger jumped from a balloon at 31,300 m. He fell for four minutes and 36 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 988 km/h before opening his parachute at 5,500 m. He set historical numbers for highest balloon ascent, highest parachute jump, longest drogue-fall and fastest speed by a human being through the atmosphere. I have updated the prior design and this is how it should work: The principle is the same as for model rocket parachute ejection. The FlyCamOne eco V2 ...</p>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:05:31 -0400ShadowBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shadowbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;ShadowBot is a small monster that hides in the shadows of the night, and if it detects a sign of light, it looks for another darker place to hide. It&nbsp;uses Tamiya double gearbox, but I replaced the normal 5V motors with low current 12V motors. &nbsp; Tow micro servos are used, one to open and close&nbsp;the mouth and the other one to move&nbsp;the head right and left. &nbsp; The motor drive is an L298N chip and&nbsp;the brain is an Arduino Duemilanove. </p>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:56:26 -0400Wii NunChuck Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wii-nunchuck-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have now finished my wiimote project.This remote is now a USB-ready remote to be plugged into and talk to Processing or any other software running on my lappy. In addition, the remote can be unplugged from the computer, powered externally and used as a stand-alone RF remote and a TV remote! &nbsp; Here are the construction photos: &nbsp; The basic Wii NunChuck After making a template of the "grippie area" on the side of the remote, I made this "mold" BONDO!!! And a AA battery wrapped in plastic ...</p>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:09:31 -0400Robot Hand (finished)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-hand-finished<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I always wanted to make something that is not too hard, yet looks cool. Not long ago I saw Gareth's post about an Arduino Hand (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/22323) and it really got me inspired. So I decided to make one of my own, but instead of Arduino use my picaxe 28x1, instead of pre-made robotic hand use my own designed one (the one in Gareth's post, in fact, can be bought on ebay) and instead of using expensive servos once again push the limits of those cheap micro ones. I ...</p>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:53:45 -0400No2 (Updated)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/no2-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&lt;added basic Maze Solving video&gt; &lt;added wii nunchuk control video&gt; &lt;added line following video&gt; No2 is a little robot created to play around and learn. It´s small on purpose and lets me focus in things I need to improve after BlueFarAway, like coding and electronics. Mechanics is resolved though Pololu´s chassis and ball caster.My plan is to have a functional code for obstacle avoidance (as shown in the video), line following with PID control (wip) and maze solving (not yet started). ...</p>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:37:22 -0400Penny - An Arduino SHRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/penny-an-arduino-shr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introducing Penny. She's beginning her existence as a Start Here style robot. However, she's based on an Arduino Mega. Video 1: Early testing of the servo and Sharp IR sensor used to test my code.Video 2: Penny prototyped on a breadboard and running fineChassis I re-used the motors, wheels and chassis from my original SHR, which has been gathering dust for a while. Penny is configured back-to-front from the old SHR, with her drive wheels in the lead. I set the Sharp IR sensor back as far as practical, ...</p>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:20:03 -0400TheBox https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/thebox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, this is probably the simplest robot I've ever made. It is just this event's robot mounted in a old IBM box. I've built it just to serve as a testing platform for some&nbsp;processing&nbsp;applications that I've been developing lately. It is simply programmed to read the letter (w,s,a,d,g) sent by the application running on the computer and to move according to it. &nbsp; UPDATE - 21 MAR 2011: &nbsp; Some time after I made this robot, the board stopped working, and I have been all this time ...</p>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:48:45 -0400Trace - Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trace-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So after lots of hard-work, frustation, time, spending money on wrong parts; I built a robot. Its a Photovore based on NPN transistors. when its LDRs are pointed towards the floor, it becomes a line follower. i used the following parts- 1.)&nbsp; 2 X 2N3904 NPN transistors 2.)&nbsp; 2 X Solarbotics GM9s 3.)&nbsp; 2 X Cds LDRs 3.)&nbsp; 2 X Wheels 4.) Battery holder </p>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:40:18 -0400Skydiverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/skydiver<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Skydiver can move on the ground or be lifted on a weather balloon. During its whole mission the robot measures the background&nbsp; resp. cosmic radiation and capture videos, which are stored on a micro SD card. The body is a plastic lunch box, quite stabile and easy to drill. I have replaced the previous track platform by a RC buggy chassis: The Geiger counter clicks will be transmitted by a hacked 0.5W walkie-talkie: On its top of the robot will be a release mechanism mounted to seperate the ...</p>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:11:14 -0400First Robot/ BarkTrackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-barktrack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, &nbsp; I’m new here and first off I want to say what a fantastic site this is. It’s certainly inspired me to build my first robot, which is going to be based on the start here robot. I’m new to all this and have no experience of robotics, electronics, or programming, so any help will be gratefully received. &nbsp; After viewing this site, I’ve decided to build my robot, at present I have no project board, or any other components, or any money to buy them with for that matter. My ...</p>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:18:34 -0400CNC Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cnc-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Built based on www.buildyourcnc.com, in conjunction with the companion book. &nbsp; I know it's been done before, but I wanted it myself. I have completed about 98% of the physical build. Just a couple loose ends to finish by the coming weekend. All 3 Axis' are built, and it's very exciting to have to foundation finished. I will be adding the electronics in Feb/Mar of 2011, but Xmas is coming soon. I will be posting video soon once I have the lead screws and bearings installed. Following this week's ...</p>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:15:49 -0400Brushbughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brushbug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: BLOG AND ADDED NANOMUSCLE VID. A spinoff from my solar powered Crumbot dream. I have a patio that gets showered with small seed pods that invariably get stepped on and&nbsp;tracked into the house&nbsp;with all their squishy goodness. If I&nbsp;could have a solar&nbsp;powered photopopper with edge detection and&nbsp;reversability that toted around a&nbsp;brush to sweep with,&nbsp;things would be good :)&nbsp; Project plan: Determine suitable photopopper platform.Fabricate popper and tune components ...</p>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:44:49 -0400Crumbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crumbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE:&nbsp;NEW VAC, CHASSIS, ETC. NO NEW VIDS :( The ever-popular autonomous, self-charging,&nbsp;vacuum robot. Inspired by the old OMNI magazines photovore, of all things.&nbsp;The initial&nbsp;plan&nbsp;was humble and completely over-zealous using a BEAM inspired solar setup. It's evolved into a PICAXE driven battery powered robot to overcome my knowledge deficit of BEAM technique and solar power.&nbsp; &nbsp; Crappy vid but you get the idea --&gt; My humble PICAXE &nbsp; Project plan: Design ...</p>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:23:32 -0400Phototropic Bristlebothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phototropic-bristlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE:&nbsp;ADDED VID WITH NEW EYES AND SOME THOUGHTS AT THE BOTTOM. One of my lower priority robots but thought I'd post it up for scrutiny anyhow. My plan is to use a pair of bristlebots made of common toothbrushes differentially driven by a photosensitive MSE setup. Project plan: Assemble single bristlebot to test efficacy of&nbsp;component&nbsp;choices.&nbsp; √Fabricate a vibration-dampening "aka" to link the two britlebots.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; √Attach phototropic ...</p>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:30:28 -0400.NetRC Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/netrc-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Small project to control an RC car via pc. I've placed a small RF pinhole camera in the car so I could be used for manual driving and for image processing. Here are some pictures of the modified remote and the connections to the arduino: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The RC control can be manual via keyboard or semi autonomous by following faces (this is still in very early stage of development) 20-10-2010&nbsp; Cosmetic and Software ...</p>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:31:38 -0400SAM-H Simulation Aminal Microcontroller - Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sam-h-simulation-aminal-microcontroller-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hexapod multifunctional. Eligible 4 different programs running from the command of the television. Program 2 manual mode: Since the command can do to walk forward, backward, left and right. Program 4: Mode exploration / navigation. Program 6: Go to the most intense light beam.Program 8: demo mode.Executes all the moves he can do sequentially. &nbsp;More info in.........www.migranjadigital.net&nbsp; and&nbsp;http://www.migranjadigital.net/p/sam-h.htmlThrough a software developed for the card&nbsp;will ...</p>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:41:01 -0400TETUBOhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tetubo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my current robot study. TETUBO surveys small stones and rocks. The stones or rocks are picked up with a simple gripper mechanism. The rock sample falls in a kind of oversized test tube. In the moment only the radioactivity of the sample will be measured but many other sensors are possible. When the survey is finished the hatch on the other end of the test tube opens and the sample drops out. &nbsp; &nbsp; 2010.9.28 Found simple possibilities to add other sensors --- a) Metal detector ...</p>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 04:35:44 -0400SatTrack Compass Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sattrack-compass-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: 12/14/10, Frntc hppy updt &nbsp; Update 11-21-10 I finally uploaded the video's I took last month.&nbsp;&nbsp; the 1st video is a trip to sporting goods store to buy a real compass.&nbsp; the 2nd is after buying the compass and comparing it to the bot, while traveling back to starting point.&nbsp;&nbsp; the 3rd is after making an adjustment to how the satellite radio antenna mounts. Bottom line:&nbsp; the bot works great, but its original mission is in question.&nbsp;&nbsp; the bot works ...</p>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:10:37 -0400Djeff-209 MkIIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/djeff-209-mkii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Following on from Djeff-209 MkI. In order to replace a slipping drive sprocket, I had to change the layout a bit. I also added the code for very limited object &nbsp;identification. I need some more parts to go further, so for now I'll be messing about with code and whatnot. I used "See what robot sees" as the basis for this step. </p>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:13:14 -0400Beginners Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beginners-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my first solo project from scratch. My only robot experience is with the starter robot on this site. I do have some programming experience though. The robot is mostly made out of Styrene. The first joint has some polymorph on it to secure it better. I have gotten the arm built and all the servos on. I need to connect the wiring and mount the picaxe and batteries still.I plan on using 3 AA cells, hopefully it will be enough. The design isn't so good in the sense that I am just doing ...</p>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:39:57 -0400another 3 servo hexapod with arduino S3V3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-3-servo-hexapod-with-arduino-s3v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Very simple robot with sharp ir and microswitches.............. 3 servos and arduino brain....... &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:06:17 -0400scara robot arm with visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scara-robot-arm-with-vision<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The fascination nowadays is that I could put in “cost ” 30€ or 30.000€.30€ because the plates are free old floor panels and a china hobby servo is 3€. The arduinois single sided PCB made with toner transfer method, the software is open source .30.000€ because it can easily replace a worker. This was my motivation. In a factory in the year 2009 &nbsp;!! &nbsp;I had to pick rings and place them, nothing &nbsp;else, the whole daySo I had time to dream, I dreamed that the next time I have ...</p>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:01:53 -0400Servohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/servo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot uses Mark Tildens H-Bridge design for motor drivers. The brains of the robot is a HEX inverter that until the Sharp IR detects an object the motors go forward. This is the schematic for the SHARP IR&nbsp; detector.&nbsp; I have all the schematics, but i dont have a scanner to get it off of my notebook so i apologize for the quality.&nbsp; the state of the motors are either forward or reverse depending if the IR detects any object.&nbsp; output 2 and 4 go to the forward and reverse input ...</p>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:34:30 -0400Djeff-209 MkIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/djeff-209-mki<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:34:04 -0400Dean's development chassishttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/deans-development-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I decided I wanted to work with the Arduino processor, so this is my attempt to recreate the "start here" robot with an Arduino brain. I also intend this 'bot to serve as a development chassis for further experimentation. Eventually, I want it to home on IR beacons and recharge itself. And then whatever I think of next! It has three Maxbotics LV-EZ1's in a fixed mount. It has two rechargeable NiMH battery packs, one for the processor, one for the motors. There are separate on/off switches for the ...</p>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:24:16 -0400Minisumo David (Adik-5)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minisumo-david-adik-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, this is my first topic in this forum. After successful trials with the robot minisumo based on an article in Computer World as being the work of the&nbsp;Kolo NAukowe Robotyki (Poland Wroclaw): "Konar" , we decided to build a new, small minisumo .Since the design previous has proved to be both in terms of electronics and mechanics, change was subject to mainly mechanics and body work.Additionally, after watching many fights minisumo , we concluded that the best will write down the design of the ...</p>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:08:07 -0400Lazer Tower #1 Online !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lazer-tower-1-online<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Flash News Bulletin - &nbsp;A Nasty Horde of Soccer Robots are on route from China to Denmark ! &nbsp; We peek in on a commander yelling at a&nbsp;sergeant somewhere over the internet tubes. commander:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sergeant, I need you to get into MK I Lazer Tower #1 and knock out that robot soccer horde pronto !sgt:&nbsp;But SIR, I have never trained on that unit before ?!?commander:&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't give marshmallow's teet, now get your ass in that thing before I vaporize you on the spot ...</p>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:40:38 -0400IP Camera based robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ip-camera-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I recently purchase some motorized ip – cams from Foscam. I was thinking to place them around my house so I could access them from the web. This camera come with a lot of functions and options ,its also have a relay for alarms and sensors. After a little research I discover that it`s&nbsp;basically&nbsp;a linux on an ARM chip with a JTAG option on the pcb. What is really good about the Foscam brand is that they have good technical support and they releasing a new firmware version ...</p>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:54:23 -0400HeraCB by David HASLEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heracb-by-david-hasle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is yet another line-follower.I could not not have a line-follower.The controller card is a "cubloc CB230" home "Lextronic.fr.He owns a radio remote control for the start and stop.It can also be in the manual version, via the remote control.He also owns an ultrasonic detector has avoided for shock. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:49:17 -0400NIOS by David HASLEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nios-by-david-hasle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NIOS by David HASLEI wanted a robot tank.I build this robot as a tank.It is equipped with 4 servos modifiedThe actuators are fixed by cages at "easyrobotics.fr"The controller card is part of the kit "pob pack2" home "pob-technology.com"The camera is mounted on a servomotor for the vertical displacement.The camera allows the acknowledgment for the forms.A viewer can see images of the camera and it can also follow the instructions on the screen. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:04:23 -0400rc tracked monster vehiclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-tracked-monster-vehicle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I have already had electric and gas rc cars, buggy, monster truck... And I wanted to build my self a tracked monster that could&nbsp;go quite fast,&nbsp;climb about anywhere, something unstopable... So I started to build a tracked monster. I started by&nbsp;the electric system. it will be about 25 kilos, 60cm long, 30cm wide and 25cm high. The whole system is is controlled by only&nbsp;two servos. It will have one motor for each track, steel chassis, golf caddy battery, tracks made of timing ...</p>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:32:00 -0400Robot HD bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-hd-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot disque dur C'est un robot construit sur la base de 3 disques d'un HD usagé. Temps de construction, avec le programme 12 heures Il est programmer pour eviter les obstacles Il est actuellement en cours de modification (detecteur IR sur support avec servo). &nbsp; davidhasle[at]gmail.com </p>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:00:51 -0400robot manipulated by USB Porthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-manipulated-by-usb-port<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is an application made, which is part of my thesis in Eng.electronics.The motion control is done through a GUI in Visual Basic, which sends commands to control the direction of rotation of two servo motors.The microcontroller program is made of 18 PIC Simulator IDE, which receives information from the computer and manipulates the two servos modified.Deputy both source code for VB and PSI.&nbsp;(No wiring diagram yet)As you make improvements, I will post a video and related software.Thank ...</p>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:38:04 -0400Cerberus v2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cerberus-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parts List 2 x 15cm 5mm Perspex Circles 2 x 100:1 MFA Como Drills 3-9V Motors 1 x Arduino Mega 2 x SRF05 1 x PP3 Battery Holder and Battery&nbsp; to power the Arduino 1 x 3xAA Battery Holder and Batteries to power the motors through Motor Driver Shield (using PWM) 2 x Mecano Wheels 1 x Piezo Transducer 2 x LED Various Nuts and Bolts. Any Comments Welcome. &nbsp; Cheers </p>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:46:27 -0400OmniBOT Arduino Based Three Omni Wheels Holomonic Movement Rover (Kiwi Steering)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omnibot-arduino-based-three-omni-wheels-holomonic-movement-rover-kiwi-steering<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi to all, this is an Arduino based three omni wheels rover with 2DOF. The 2DOF is&nbsp;accomplished by three omni wheels on a continuous rotation servo (modified) each in a 120 deg. angle. The code was a&nbsp;little bit&nbsp;tricky but with good&nbsp;old&nbsp;trigonometry and physics it is done :) The actual sketch can be found here: OmniBOT Arduino Sketch (Yes it is in GREEK it doesn't just sound like it :) but the code is readable (english) ) A few more pictures can be found here : OmniBOT photos Any ...</p>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:19:48 -0400Makerson the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/makerson-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot with very little to show. He's built on the top of a container and uses code I got off the internet. I want to learn more about programming and eventually make my own code for him. My next add-on will be bump switches for use when Makerson gets stuck because of the blind spot of the Parallax PING)). OH, and his name was inspired by make magazine, my favorite. I think he's pretty good for a fourteen year old to build. Please comment on how to make my code better and how to add bump ...</p>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:35:35 -0400Nano Sumo (Electronics)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nano-sumo-electronics<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I give you the Nano Sumo bot, a collaborative project between myself and Gary. View Gary's post on Mechanics here I think this bot "is" many things. Smallest robot using the Arduino bootloader ? Smallest robot with a microcontroller on LMR? Best use of Solarbotics Planetary Gear Boxes?&nbsp; At the heart of the Nano Sumo is my custom designed micro-controller. It uses a Atmega-328 with a Arduino bootloader programmed into it via the on board ICSP socket. It also has a FTDI programming port ...</p>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:26:19 -0400Nano Sumo (Mechanical)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nano-sumo-mechanical<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is our Nano-Sumo robot. I say "our" because it is a team effort between Patrick McCabe and myself. Here is the link to Patrick's Electronics post. We talked a while and decided to create a bot based upon a team effort. The Nano-Sumo idea was used as it was small... yeah, very small, and we wanted a good challenge since it was a team effort. &nbsp; I started the mechanical design back in July. It was decided that I will do the design and build 2-identical Nano-Sumo bots. Patrick was to ...</p>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:13:39 -0400Mr Shark Fin Souphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-shark-fin-soup<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Mr Shark Fin Soup. Hes a Frits Basic Robot but with a deadly twist. I used the Morphibians Land Shark RC car as the base for this bot. These are great little platforms. They cost about 25 bucks, and theres tons of room on the inside even though i basically had to tear out the guts on mine. Its running a Sharp IR on a Picaxa 28 Beginner Board. This thing is a little more zippy then Fritses i think, so i challenge his beginners bot to a cross country race. Based on its speed, i see it more ...</p>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:50:31 -0400BJ (Bender Jr)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bj-bender-jr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>BJ is based on the Parallax Stingray robot. I ordered the chassis before I went on vacation. Since I just got back, I hope to build it this weekend. I am planning on using XBEE to control this robot when it is under r/c control. Otherwise it will be an autonomous robot. The basic architecture will be taken straight out of the the book 'programming and customizing the propeller microcontroller' chapter 5 but instead of using a prop demo board and building a scratch bot, I'm using the stingray chassis ...</p>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:17:34 -0400The fan of lighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-fan-of-light<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Всем привет ! Недавно создал статью на сайте http://rassionrobots.ucoz.ru/news/svetofil_na_batarejke/2010-07-02-176 о роботе "Светофил" и хотел бы поделиться с вами =)... The tiny robot, is structurally executed in the form of a cockroach. Its main difference from similar robots a food of all from one battery pressure of 1,5 volts. The Robot-svetofil is capable to run behind a light source not directed on its photo cells. ...</p>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:09:25 -0400Head, The Big Headed Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/head-the-big-headed-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet Head, the big headed robot. Head's life is really simple being just joy and play. Well, for now at least. That may change in (near) future if I manage to get his friend, Hammer, ready and running. But that will be another story. As a robot Head is pretty much a simple object avoider. Head's eyes are SRF05 ultrasonic range finder. SRF05 is placed quite close to the top of Head's head so he also has a front bumper for obstacles that are too low for SRF05 to catch. There's also some RGB leds inside ...</p>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:36:44 -0400GPSRover 1.0.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gpsrover-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well this is GPSRover 1.0. its not my first robot but it is my first on LMR. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;So far all it does is move between different saved waypoints but im thinking of maybe adding some&nbsp;obstacle detection/avoidance and&nbsp;possibly some kind of mapping using&nbsp;processing. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Im using 1/16 scale rc tank, that i found on ebay for 40euro, as a chassis and an arduino mega as the brains. Im also using a TextStar serial lcd (http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=45_71&amp;products_id=428) ...</p>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:46:57 -0400another ucWalkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-ucwalker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first mono core bot.it is still in debugging.the front leg have modified and add spring.i will take some video later. &nbsp;the source of ucWalker,http://www.beam-wiki.org/wiki/Wilf's_uCrawler ,thanks wilf. &nbsp; -zang &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:02:22 -0400TTP - TheTankProject V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ttp-thetankproject-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi there! &nbsp; After seeing the tank tracks that amando96 did for his AATV, me and Purdom decided to build our own tank. We've started building it last Saturday and here are the first movies and photos. The tracks are really good and easy to make, they just take a lot of pacience. It uses two 15€ drills' motors, but instead of an metal chassis our has a wooden one. We use a netbook on the robot just as Calex64 uses on his PROTOS III to reduce the costs and to facilitate the comunications. On ...</p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:04:13 -0400Bot4Julia, a Start Here CD robot, Arduino clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bot4julia-a-start-here-cd-robot-arduino-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a Start Here robot style I built for my daughter Julia,&nbsp;so she can have something to play with, because she&nbsp;keeps bugging me wanting to play with my MiniEric robot. (I allow her to remote control it some times, but she still grabs his arms and breaks the servo gears.) Here is Bot4Julia. To build one, the recipe is simple. Get 2 CDs, drill holes for standoffs, attach 2 geared motors (I used GM17 just because I had them) with double side foam tape, a battery box, then mount the second ...</p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:01:57 -0400Aluminum Floid Robot(copy)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aluminum-floid-robot-copy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This one is a copy of the floid robot but made with aluminium . for more details you can see on the original floid robot post . I can only provide you with some photos and a video later on this week . Photos: &nbsp; &nbsp; Link to the original post: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/19242 </p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:05:03 -0400BRC Beginners robot chassis https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brc-beginners-robot-chassis<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is BRC, a line following and obstacles avoiding robot made for the Beginners robot chassis challenge. &nbsp; Parts used: * 1x DAGU Beginners robot chassis. * 1x Arduino duemilanove * 1x Arduino proto shield * 1x L293D motor drive chip * 1x 9V battery * 1x 3 AA batter pack and 3 AA batteries (I found a good spot under the chassis&nbsp;to hold the battery pack) * 1x Micro servo * 5x Pololu Sharp IR Distance Sensor GP2Y0D810Z0F (these sensors are super awesome for line following, they give a reading ...</p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:38:16 -0400I.M.P. - Intelligent Mobile Platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-m-p-intelligent-mobile-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello LMR! I am a Mechatronics Engineering student in Canada. This is one of my current projects - IMP. He is the result of the voices in my head exchanging cookie recipes. This project is more for self indulgence as I chose to forego some good engineering principles for design reasons/to appease my creativity/satisfy the voices in my head. I welcome any suggestions you guys may have for this project. I am still working on it but have purchased the majority of parts/thought it out in my head. The ...</p>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:04:28 -0400turbot v1 & v2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turbot-v1-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>the turbot v2 is heavy duty building.it has a name,WANG. the vidoe show WANG's moving under sun and under manmade light. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:01:42 -0400first wheel bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-wheel-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first wheel robot.the chassis is a broken cd-rom drive,it is very easy to&nbsp;process with a hand drill and it have enough room for debuging components.it is&nbsp;a 2wd bot,the rear wheel was&nbsp;taken from a broken drapes track.i am going to make some control device for&nbsp;it.the&nbsp;first plan is a analogic pid control. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:49:02 -0400Rad Robot 2.0 V2 (FPV based bot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rad-robot-2-0-v2-fpv-based-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>--------------------------------MOST RECENT UPDATE----------------------------------------------------------- As of 10/06/2011 I've successfully gotten the robot working and brought it to maker faire. Was an interesting time meeting some of the Maker's from the site and recieved a few interesting ideas from other people's projects. Unfortunately I ran into some issues with the robot itself at the faire; the huge amount of wireless activity essentially jammed the wireless and paralyzed it. It did ...</p>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:34:26 -0400LogoTurtleBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/logoturtlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, everybody! I'm back with my new robot - LogoTurtleBot. I had been thinking about drawing robot for a while, but I had to come up with something special... Particularily I was planning to build a Logo Turtle capable of drawing with a pen, and the special thing about it had to be an input system, as computer programmed Logo Turtle is so boring :D So, I decided to go retro, punch cards seemed to be interesting. Eventually I came up with paper strip printed in black and white boxes to represent binary ...</p>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:04:41 -0400My Robot 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi, this is my first post in LMR, and I like to present my second robot. By the way I am a 17 year old student located in Sweden, in northern Europe. The second video is the best one. I have designed and build all the parts of the robot, including the ultrasonic rangefinder. The only exception is the H-bridges for the motor drives, and of course the pressure sensors. The H-bridges are mounted on a surplus item containing IPS-031 power switches and optocouplers. The H-bridges are controlled ...</p>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:50:44 -0400FoamBoathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/foamboat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, I started with a boat made out of isolation foam, witch floats really well! The 'Brain' is a Picaxe 28x1 project board and I got the motor + propeller from a broken RC plane. The rudder is simply a cut piece of metal sheet and it has 8 AA batteries. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:38:58 -0400My First Robot Davehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-dave<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I've had my Arduino for over a year and had done very little with it until recently. &nbsp;Mainly because I didn't have the tools or knowhow to actually build anything the Arduino could interact with. &nbsp;Eventually I decided to buy some Technics Lego and the Lego Power Functions so I could build something involving wheels and motors that I could hopefully control from my Arduino. I soon realised that I'd also need a motor controller, so I ordered a L293D chip. My plan was to have my robot ...</p>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:24:01 -0400RoboProgrammer - Automated AVR (or PIC etc) programmerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboprogrammer-automated-avr-or-pic-etc-programmer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Well, recently, I needed to have a bunch of AVRs programmed... A big bunch... And as I am really bored on repeated procedures I decided to make a robot to do this for me. You can see the outcome on the video. &nbsp; I used an Arduino Duemilanove as the programmer (ArduinoISP) and a GRoboduino as the controller. I also wrote a C# program on PC to control the firmware "playlist". &nbsp; http://dexterslabgr.blogspot.com &nbsp; </p>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:34:20 -0400Zuzu - The light seekerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zuzu-the-light-seeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, My name is Zuzu, I live in my masters pocket and usually I sleep at day, but at night, when all the lights goes out, I will wake up and I will seek the most apropiate light. My anaotomy is here: &nbsp; &nbsp; I am the first pet made full by my master with no help at all from exterior sources. He spent almost 10 hours with my. Firstly my heart would be a 555 timer chip but on of my locomotion device was always powered and I was rotating like an idiot or like I was posessed by a daemon. Secondly ...</p>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:15:56 -0400Cerberushttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cerberus<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first ever robot, built from parts freely available from most Electronics shops. Built around an Arduino Mega 1280, two 100:1 3V geared motors from MFA, two 3 AA battery packs, one for Primary power and one for Backup/Spare and a 9V PP3 to power the Microcontroller. </p>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:32:50 -0400InterbotiX PhantomX Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/interbotix-phantomx-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, (Full disclosure) I work for Trossen Robotics, and this is a prototype for an upcoming product we're making. But- I think it's a pretty cool bot, so I wanted to show off the prototype. This crawler features 18 AX-12+ Dynamixels, an 11.1v 2100mAh LiPo Batterie, a custom lasercut ABS frame, and ArbotiX Robocontroller w/ Xbee Wireless onboard! I designed everything in Autodesk Inventor, it's actually pretty simple construction. Two flat pieces make up the torso, and two more flat pieces make ...</p>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:33:26 -0400Remote Controlled Robotic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-controlled-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey,This is a project I did over the summer. I made a robotic arm that is contolled with a 1:1 controller. The robotic arm is basically 4 standard servos and three micro servos. All the mounting parts and turn-table is from lynxmotion. The other parts are made from cut pieces of polycarbonate and PVC angles. The microcontroller is an Arduino. I used the Ardweeny from Solarbotics. There is some electrical and duct tape on it since the cut polycarbonate has sharp edges.The controller is made of PVC ...</p>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:27:48 -0400Fire-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fire-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an autonomous hobby robot application, that finds the candles and then blows them out. Fire-Bot has a Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F to detect the candle and get closer to it. To determine that the Fire-Bot has reached the optimum distance to the candle, I've used a TSOP1738 IR receiver. When the Fire-Bot catch the candle the DS1821 detects the temperature and the fan is turned on to blow air.&nbsp; DS1821 was placed on the fan. The candle's fire is controlled with DS1821 to determine whether the candle ...</p>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:01:51 -0400Robotic Paintball Sentryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-paintball-sentry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey Guys, Figured I'd show off my latest robotics project, this is a Robotic Paintball Gun Sentry. It's using a pair of RX-64 Dynamixels for the pan/tilt, with some major modifications to the default base platform. The entire base was designed in Autodesk Inventor and cut from 1/4" Black ABS on a lasercutter CNC. Onboard brains is an ArbotiX Robocontroller, which is programmed in the Arduino IDE. It uses a relay hooked up to a digital output to 'trip' the electronic firing control board that I yanked ...</p>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:11:39 -0400Beverage Bot (Updated)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beverage-bot-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;***** Updates on bottom***** &nbsp;&nbsp; After building the "Start Here Project"&nbsp; I wanted to do a few things with my next project Use my own ideas DONEUse an SFR005 DONE (Kind of....&nbsp; I have to work out a few problems.&nbsp; I also have a few problems with the servos. I will look into these and see if I can figure them out and if not I will ask LMR)Use a big chase so I can expand upon it ( a miny milk crate) DONEHave it be able to locate IRUse tracks DONE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right ...</p>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:52:06 -0400Project Raptorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-raptor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first project that hasnt been a kit, and i wanted to do it from scratch. its not quite a sarm in the sense that ive only built one robot, and that it only commnicates with one other robot, but we all have to start somewhere now dont we? I called it Raptor because, as im sure all you jurassic park fans will know, raptors hunt in packs! the methods of communication were to be simple (and cheap :D) so that i could get a feel for how it was gonna work, so it communicates (with my BOE bot) ...</p>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:37:48 -0400Manoeuvrabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/manoeuvrabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Manoeuvrabot is intended to be highly manoruvrable - hence it has four omni-wheels which can each be driven independently from a 4 channel motor controller. Initially it is remote controlled but eventually we aim to add some degree of autonomous operation with various sensors.&nbsp; This is documentation of the first phase of development. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Omniwheels and motors are from www.bitsforbots.co.uk &nbsp; Motor control uses 2 micro&nbsp;dual serial motor controllers&nbsp;from www.pololu.com&nbsp;(unfortunately ...</p>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:42:12 -0400Balancing Roboduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/balancing-roboduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In 2008 I have built a simple balancing robot, mostly a copy from a balancing robot made using a Basic Stamp 2 SX, found on the Parallax Forum, that I have adapted to work on Arduino. The robot uses servos modified for continuous rotation and a Ping))) sensor for balancing. A potentiometer was added to adjust the balancing point, because it depends greatly on the level of the surface. Also I installed a serial LCD to display the distance and the PID values. I wrote a tutorial on Society Of Robots ...</p>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:27:39 -0400Walter's New Teaching Pendant for Head Moves (Virtual)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walters-new-teaching-pendant-for-head-moves-virtual<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Is it wrong to give your robot a little head? Or a big head for that matter? Gone are the days of my old, clunky teaching pendant for Walter's head. I have coded a new one via Processing. Watch the video and enjoy --this is a pretty good one. Code available upon request. </p>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:24:47 -0400Speedy ATV https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/speedy-atv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys! Goggling around searching for information on arduinos and robots, I found this fantastic website. After spending hours reading your projects I decided to show you my current project. It was a RC car that my family gave me as a xmas present a long time ago. &nbsp; &nbsp; My first idea is to make it autonomous with 2 srf02 modules and an arduino brain, but on the meantime I'm going to play with it changing the controller to digital using 2 xbee modules. I didn't find much information about ...</p>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:55:39 -0400micro core testhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-core-test<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first freeform micro core.it is a beam bot.i refer chu's&nbsp;body design. &nbsp; &nbsp; i am going to add mcu based ir senser,maybe rc system futher. the video show some self balance test.i play with it,like a real&nbsp;pet.&nbsp;http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTk4NjM0NTAw.html &nbsp; EDIT:add new bicore and reverse. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:30:16 -0400first servo walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-servo-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first try to use hobby serveos.it is a very simple test.I am going to add a pair of ir senser on the m8's adc port to control the bot turn,maybe rc system futher. &nbsp; </p>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:17:35 -0400TRACARhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tracar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMRs again &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I've started designing a new robot which will be semi-autonomous. I got a set of Tamiya 70100 tank treads. Quality is good for hobby but for a good robot won't be enough these threads. I was thinking on developping an application that will control the robot via bluetooth. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First step that I did was construction the chasis. Here is some images about the chasis. It's not finished yed but ...</p>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:20:43 -0400omochahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omocha-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>18.7.2010 this is my new NXT project. the plan is to build the trike that would be able to attend ISTROBOT competition next year - line following with obstacle, tunnel, ramp, line gap (and maybe some other stuff as well). i decided to switch to NXC (as to NXT-G wasnt exactly my cup of coffee after my last arduino). so far i like it :))) i am using BRICXCC and i really like all the possibilities of debugging i havent even tried yet :) the robot itself will probably change a bit over time (or maybe ...</p>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:59:52 -0400Wolkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wolk<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The first idea (as below) was to make a little solarpowered robot. This is still the case but it won't run on tracks but it will fly in the sky hanging under a balloon. ;) </p>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:26:47 -0400Whirligig revisitedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/whirligig-revisited<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Some of you might have read my post on Whirligig https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/16995&nbsp;and its predecessor SEA RENDERING https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/21098, and know that it was original designed to measure depths in lakes. When SEA RENDERING took its place I felt a bit sad for Whirligig as it never had a chance to prove itself.Then during our stay in Årdal to measure up the Riskedalsvatnet (a small lake) my brother and I had a long talk about possible reuses ...</p>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:46:21 -0400Henr-yhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/henr-y<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>New, Update2: Added a voice and sound module to make Henry talk. This is my second robot so I wanted to build one with a track drive.&nbsp; I got some nice tracks from robotshop.ca. and they're really nice.&nbsp; The frame is made with Sintra board.... easy to cut and drill. Making the frame took the longest time, the electronics was easier.&nbsp; Just need to program the LCD module and add the head servos....to be continued. &nbsp; Update1: So I gave Henry a new head and eyes....used a pan and ...</p>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:30:42 -0400Obstacle and edge avoiding robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/obstacle-and-edge-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;This is my first robot, I built it five months ago, but I havan't had the time to smubmit on LMR. It uses an srf05 to avoid objects and two infraed sensors to detect edges. I made the head using perspex and used some Lego parts for the Chassis. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:07:45 -0400icubehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icube<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a project for a competition called "robogame" held by studuents in USTC.It's a five-member team and I'm one of the team .We want to make a robot which can&nbsp;solve Rubik's cube problems and do some&nbsp;other jobs(Our main purpose is to make a humanoid robot solving Rubik's cube problems ).we have finished design in July.Now we are working to build it .&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:43:35 -0400Aivaras's bot 0.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/aivarass-bot-0-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Here is my firs unfinished bot project, I new in electronics so I'm reading about it on Internet and also I have book "Electronics For Dummies" for basics.So my ideas can be really wrong and I would be very happy if someone will correct me. So what do I have: Really god RC car and I use it for my base, it includes: Really powerful&nbsp; DC motor.Big Wheels.Power supply (6V 600 mAh and charger).Servo for front wheels.Big bumper for protection. Brains and sensors: I have arduino Duemilanove ...</p>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:02:06 -0400Walter's "Mapping" and Control Panelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walters-mapping-and-control-panel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well folks, Here is some of the first tests of Walter's mapping system. There are 2 videos, one showing a mapping run and the data, the other showing the hardware I used. Bonus: I think this might be the first time walter has appeared on LMR after paint and after wiring. I have been begging for a compas as most of you know and you can see on the video exactly how the map can get askew quickly with just one lost turn. I think the videos speak for themselves. I should add that I would still have to ...</p>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:17:28 -0400Dean's first robot - TapeBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/deans-first-robot-tapebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>TapeBot was built following the "build your first robot" tutorial. The body is a discarded backup tape box from one of my servers at work. The processor is PicAxe, SRF05 range finder, motors and wheels from Solarbotics. The tape box opens like a car hood to access the motors and battery pack.&nbsp; The video show TapeBot running on the navigation program included with the tutorial. I've reprogrammed him with the clean navigation program and he runs better on that. I'll try to post a video of that ...</p>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:37:36 -0400Robotic arm 5 axis (with gripper)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-5-axis-with-gripper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hai guys, This is my new look 5 axis robotic arm. If you have read my previous post, in LMR at -----&gt;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/10708 .This new version use the same material of laser cutting acrylic plastics. This kit comes with parts and components which require manual assembly by the users. So i think, i can make it details about how to assemble all the parts in this LMR.Let's see the overal figure of the robot arm..You can view the video of the previous robot here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UxrquUnNd0 ...</p>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:56:33 -0400Benderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bender<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Bender is a medium sized robot based on the Crustcrawler Nomad HD platform. It uses the Parallax Motor Kit with Position Controllers, a pair of Parallax HB-25 Motor Controllers, 6 Parallax Pings, and a Parallax Propeller Robot Control Board. The propeller handles the low level functions, such as sensor scans, movement, collision avoidance, robot status monitor. Low level routines are written in SPIN and all the behavior software is written in 12Blocks, which talks to the lower level routines through&nbsp; ...</p>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:25:06 -0400Robot Deltahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-delta<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>[Update&nbsp;October 17, 2010] Preliminary videos added. [Update&nbsp;October 24, 2010] Robot Rally video added. I found several limitations with Robot Charlie, so I created a new platform to continue development and hopefully enter the Polyathlon competition which is organized by the&nbsp;Atlanta Hobby Robot Club. The biggest difference from Charlie to Delta is abandoning the continuous rotation servos I've been using for the drive train and going to BaneBots gearmotors. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hardware The ...</p>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:55:11 -0400IRobot Create Force Field Obstacle Avoidancehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/irobot-create-force-field-obstacle-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While waiting for parts to come in for SAGAR (my current robot, to be posted soon), I decided I’d kill three birds with one stone. I wanted to adapt my Irobot command code to be compatible with Webbot’s Lib, I wanted to test Webbot’s new Project designer, and I wanted to try out a Force Field Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm. This is what I came up with. It’s an Irobot Create, controlled by an Axon 2 running Webbot’s Lib, a Sharp IR and a standard servo. Theoretically, obstacles in front ...</p>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:18 -0400Autonomous Recycling Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-recycling-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot since the days of Lego Mindstorms 1.0. It was built as my senior design project. It follows all the rules to the IEEE SouthEastCon 2009 hardware competition. It would have easily won, had it had the chance to compete. It is built from the ground up, starting with the guts of a Irobot Create. I was in charge of all the electronics, as well as a good portion of the programming. It autonomously navigates and finds objects using a scanning Sharp IR behind the main scoop. There ...</p>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:29:21 -0400Autonomous All Terrain Vehicle, aka, AATV.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-all-terrain-vehicle-aka-aatv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>AATV stands for, Autonomous All Terrain Vehicle. Fully custom metal chassis, and "tank" like tracks. Electronics go inside scooter charger box Motors and drive system is close to complete: &nbsp; Very good deal for the motors, 18v motors + two proportional controller + gearboxes + two 18v batteries + two chargers,&nbsp;for 30€ brand new at the mall! They have TONNES of torque, and aren't let down by speed either, gonna need PWM to keep a safe speed, can't wait to drive this thing around! They ...</p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:31:22 -0400Micro Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is the Micro-Sumo bot that I designed and built. I finished my Mini-Sumo and started looking at the next smaller size. A robot 50mm square looked like something I could make so I decided to give it a try. The design was made in SolidWorks. All parts were made by me. It weighed in at 107 grams. A bit heavy but I can trim that much in a couple places. As the Video shows I have some work to do on the code. The bot is so fast it spins out of the ring. I hope to have this corrected soon and will ...</p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:03:27 -0400Rover robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What every tech-nut dreams of; build your own robot! Finally I built my obstacle avoiding rover robot using; Arduino Duemilanove – robot brainHi-Tec HS 311 servos – actuator/ drive for wheelsspring loaded single throw switch for sensor (mustache/bump switch)wheels from a “99 cents only” store toydon’t own a drill (sigh I know) so used masking tape to hold plywood sheets which form the chassis It is a simple one, to get my feet wet; Arduino drives 4 servos, mustache detects obstacles, ...</p>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:18:02 -0400RGB Mixer -Processing to Picaxe (Stolen from Guibot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rgb-mixer-processing-to-picaxe-stolen-from-guibot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>**First off yes, in the video I say "Control return" and yes, I meant "Carrage return" --I know, I know... ** Inspired by Guibot's RGB slider system, written in processing, I have modified his code to work with picaxe. My set-up is a bit weird on Walter in that the data is being sent via bluetooth and relayed between 2 picaxe chips. --Don't let this confuse you, you simply need to get some serial data from your lappy into your picaxe. In the past, I have simply gone into my system folder and found ...</p>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:53:43 -0400Frank 0.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frank-0-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robotics project and introduction into the world of electronics in general. I was going to grab the Parallax BOE Bot but while doing my research I ran across the Arduino board and all the interesting projects being developed on it. That along with the C/C++ based language led me to chose it over the BASIC stamp from Parallax. After following the (good?) advice of looking for cheap parts at garage sales I came back from my first expedition with 3 RC cars for 75 cents so I figured Id just ...</p>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:37:25 -0400(ex) Nunchcuk controlled (and now soon to be) rf bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ex-nunchcuk-controlled-and-now-soon-to-be-rf-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot(arduino based). It is currently incomplete. I started by getting some standard hitech servos, and then modifying them by removing both the little tab on the main gear as well as the motor controller and the pot, to obtain two geared motors. I then glued two lego wheels on them as they where the only ones lying around Next I bought a pack of 5 l293d's from ebay for 5 euros, shipped in a day. After breadboarding the motor controllers and testing them with my arduino, i started ...</p>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:50:24 -0400Rommelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rommel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Aye! Since every recruit goes through initiation I just ordered the START HERE kit from picaxe (well most of the parts). Cool! &nbsp; And then I got hands on a stash of harddisks&nbsp;at my job. They are all cr*p so I took them apart. Nice! A ton of screws and lot's of bling bling. But what now? So far we came to this, video included. Some more to come ;) It took some fideling with the code but it kind of works now. Very sensitive I noticed, setting some LED's to high (2..3) already made strange ...</p>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:27:30 -0400Delta Robot with Arduino & Wiihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot-with-arduino-wii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>An enhancement of another delta robot published on this site:&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/10577. See my&nbsp;blog&nbsp;for more details, but the enhancements are: - proper XYZ axis positioning: the Arduino calculates the full inverse kinematics of the Delta - control using Wii. Pitch is Z axis, joystick is XY - all source available at pastebin:&nbsp;http://pastebin.com/Kfq2WR5U I used components from Conrad listed in the comments to the other post&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/10577. ...</p>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:26:27 -0400ICU . I See Youhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icu-i-see-you<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * --------------------- June 17, 2011 ---------------------------- * ICU has been sleeping for a while but was awaken suddenly because I was invited to an exhibition at&nbsp;Flausina, a new born association in Lisbon. Complexity ...</p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:55:29 -0400Not exactly... a robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/not-exactly-a-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(Dont forget to view the attachment photos) Ever since I saw this system on the military channel I thought it would be cool to make a miniture version for airsoft. My system is crude I know, but hey duck tape works for now.&nbsp; This enables you to peer around corners without getting shot, viewing what other soldiers/players are viewing.( a camera is mounted on your teamates gun.)&nbsp; I plan to next clean it up a little and make it more secure.&nbsp; So far so good! :) &nbsp;Please leave feedback. Thanks ...</p>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:27:40 -0400heavy duty beam anthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heavy-duty-beam-ant<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>the beam ant v1&nbsp;is a bare bone&nbsp;version.I use very sensitive photo diodes to make the bridge.it show some unbelievable&nbsp;behaviors. the v2 is a heavy duty building.I have to stack&nbsp;four 74HC240 for&nbsp;full control.hard to imagine a real machine running in the room...I made it and it is so cool.the video has not show the light seeking behavior,sorry. 2010.9.6 edit:add new vidoe of ant v2.it has a name MX2. &nbsp; </p>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:47:34 -0400BOT-R9https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bot-r9<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello all,i am new to bots making.this one is the first.part list:2*28RPM gear motor,2*bike spoke as leg,a piece of sheet&nbsp;iron&nbsp;as body to fix the motors,circuits,4*74hc240 as M/S bicore,1*74hc240 as reverse logic,some standard parts,1*cell phone battery.thanks the information of http://www.beam-online.com/I&nbsp;have not&nbsp;a lot free time,it take me half month,making &amp; debugging.there are some hard case during making.difficult list:gear&nbsp;connection with the leg.I&nbsp;use 45A&nbsp;switch's ...</p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:11:03 -0400Another AGVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-agv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is an AGV or Autonoumous Ground Vehicle. I bought the RC car before even seeing that patrickmccabe was way ahead of me on designing and implementing an autonomous arduino controled vehicle :D. Anyway, so far I have removed the stock motor and fit in a Johnson 250 motor. All I had to do was grind off an annoying piece of plastic to fit in the new and some what longer motor. I am not sure what to do with the steering as it is a very rudementary control, it is either all the way left or all the ...</p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:30:12 -0400Mr. General Kit (In-Progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-general-kit-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been working on the Mr. General Kit. The IR Eye seems to be tracking well, still working out kinks here and there, and hopefully I can post a new video of the finished robot. To-Do List So Far &nbsp;&nbsp; 1. When the object tracks an object down to the area of the front collision sensors, it reduces the sensitivity of the sensors, since the incoming flood of IR from the eye is considered Ambient IR by the collision sensors. I probably just need to add some heatshrink to the collision sensor ...</p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:39:53 -0400Uno - My first robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/uno-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first attempt at a robot, this is mostly just the Arduino robot kit that is a combination of an arduino and pololu kit components.My goal with this was to have a platform for teaching myself some electronics (for some reason I did German instead of physics at A-Level). I intend to play around with room mapping so have added an IR range finding sensor. After assembling the arduino and motors and playing around for a bit I decided that the motors were not sufficiently similar to allow me to know ...</p>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:48:15 -0400Pacman - Beginners Robot Chassis Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pacman-beginners-robot-chassis-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my entry for the DAGU "Beginners Robot Chassis Challenge". It is prelimary named Pacman, but the name maybe change in the future. Pacman was my first idea, because this year is Pacmans 30years aniversary. So its time for a revival. The challenge is similar to the Pacman game: follow lines and walls, avoid obstacles (ghosts). Videos The 1. video shows task one for the challenge: line following. I hope to get the rest finished before the deadline for the contest (09.09.2010) Update 2010-09-06: ...</p>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:33:49 -0400my first card for robot developmenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-card-for-robot-development<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:37:40 -0400Taphill Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/taphill-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey all This is my first robot and its taken me quite a lot of research but google is my friend as i've never done anything like this before. Inspired by many of the robots built on here i've been wanting to create something that can be controlled via smart phone but also feedback information to the user, saw casca's laser cut chassis and thought yes! thats what i want :) So i set out designing myself a chassis which would hold a Tamiya Double gearbox and track and wheel set, spent quite a few hours ...</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:48:28 -0400I.C.R. The Internet Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/i-c-r-the-internet-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Because I have not posted anything in a long time I have decided to post my "Sub Project" I.C.R. the Internet Controlled Robot. This project is really parallel with my robot butler and was built as a proof of concept for internet control but I figured it deserved its own post. I.C.R. is basically a stinger platform with a webcam and phidgets HC motor controller. All this is powered by a single 9.6v Ni-Cd battery. To control I.C.R. over the internet I used a combination of four languages. ...</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:52:26 -0400Start Here with PIC16F690https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-with-pic16f690<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Presented here is my rendition of the Start Here robot using a PIC16F690 and programmed in Assembly&nbsp;with the MPASM Assembler.&nbsp; In addition to the micro, parts include (approx price paid in US dollars): Texas Inst SN754410 H-bridge&nbsp;&nbsp; $2.35Solarbotics GM6 gear motors &nbsp;$5.75 (x2)RC airplane wheels&nbsp;&nbsp;$2.00Sharp GP2Y0A21YK proximity sensor w/ JST connector&nbsp; &nbsp;$17.00T Pro SG90 servos&nbsp;&nbsp; $3.00 (x2) The base is made of styrene and the caster is a cabinet ...</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:10:07 -0400Crimson, the LiNe FOlloWerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crimson-the-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For my second project, i decided to upgrade a bit on my first robot. The only extra part is a line follower kit (AXE 121) which i had already acquired from Tech supplies UK. As you can see, i removed the SRF 05 from the board and replaced it with a neat line follower package from Picaxe. ATTENTION TO ALL AMATEUR SOLDERERS Do not solder in a hurry, i tried to solder the AXE 121 PCB in a hurry. I soldered a resistor array in a wrong way, and then subsequently fried my board. UPDATE i will get a new ...</p>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:50:10 -0400mini robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After having some ice cream I got the idea for this robotic arm. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:00:44 -0400Simple but satisfying begginers robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-but-satisfying-begginers-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first robot, thanks to frits start here and his help I have built a robot. It is simple, it has a speaker, and two motors, thats all.&nbsp; Im thinking about putting some leds and a lcd screen on it.&nbsp; Positive comments gladly accepted and suggestions. If you give me a product to look for give me a link please so I know what it is. Thanks LMR! </p>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:58:31 -04006WD Experimental-platform for robotic applicationshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6wd-experimental-platform-for-robotic-applications<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>6 Wheel Robot Experiment: &nbsp; For details, pictures, description and code please review the attached PDF files and the video. &nbsp; Thanks &nbsp; Chris </p>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:26:43 -0400Wireless Hexapod SPIDEE-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wireless-hexapod-spidee-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All my projects &amp; progress are available at marginallyclever.com. About This is version 1 of my hexapod robot project.&nbsp; Version 2 is now in development. I started this project March 9, 2010.&nbsp; Most of my time has been spent writing the simulation software - a 3D model of the robot that I used to perfect the inverse kinematics.&nbsp; In the early versions the PC did all the kinematics and then told the robot (via serial link) where to move the servos.&nbsp; Once the simulation was good ...</p>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:44:14 -0400"Blue Freak Machine"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-freak-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've tried some photoshop to my primary image, as an experiment. Just made a picture of the progress..&nbsp; I had the strange feeling being watched.. weird.. &nbsp; From now i will add the lastest updates at the bottom of this page. ************************************************************************** &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; As Yellow freak machine is as good as finished, it’s time to start with another robot. It will be a kind of Johnny 5 someway, but totally my own version. ...</p>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:12:24 -0400DellBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dellbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my second robot based on&nbsp;Picaxe&nbsp;28X1 board (Start Here format), designed on a chassis that was&nbsp;actually&nbsp;an air duct from the cooling system of an old desktop computer's microprocessor. &nbsp; &nbsp; The Base I was thinking about making the base&nbsp;from plastic, but instead, balsa wood was the best option because it's very cheap and super easy to work with. Glue and paint make the material stronger. After shaping and sanding&nbsp;to give it a smooth surface finish, I ...</p>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:35:37 -0400My First Robot (Object Avoider) updated versionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-object-avoider-updated-version<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Navigates using SRF005 , avoids objects </p>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:11:06 -0400Lucy's handhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lucys-hand<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE - 8. sept. 2010 - first h-bridge and controller board done.--- This is part of my biggest robot project ... It has enough degrees of freedom (5+gripper), enough speed and&nbsp;strength. Made out of electric window motors (ultracheap, 12V, fast enough, geared and powerful), aluminium and servos for wrist. So far I have built the mechanics and built H-bridge. Because it has no electronics it moves only when I connect it to battery. And it moves fast, and silent like a ninja, and, apparently ...</p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:21:56 -0400PICO self-balancing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pico-self-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, This is a modified PICO. This is one of my product prototypes. You will find in our online shop in few days. I use Arduino and 2 ir SHARP distance sensors to give stability to the robot. Here it is the original article:&nbsp; http://www.gioblu.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=100:self-balancing-robot-per-noobs-p&amp;catid=36:robotica&amp;Itemid=34 (please click on the flag of your country to get the right traduction, it uses Google translate. If the traduction is ...</p>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:42:42 -040017 Channel RC remote controller for robotic applications ! https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/17-channel-rc-remote-controller-for-robotic-applications<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>inspired by Guilherme Martins G-remote , i decided to take the thing to the next level and create this , still needs programming but should go along easily :) i got an lcd screen 16x2 for it as well , but no space on the remote , and no pins left on the arduino :P 17 Channel RC remote controller for robotic applications ! Enjoy ! </p>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:19:32 -0400CASThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cast<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is what me and my friends are up to. We liked to make our airsoft games really intense. This is one of the 3 project we are making in order to enhance are games. CAST stands for Controable Automated Sentry Turret. Right now I got a radio controled cars transmitter and reciever and the Airsoft gun already has it's motor modified so that it can be controlled. I stuck right here because I'm waiting for my parts to arive from solarbotics and I still haven't finished my Programming Board. It'll ...</p>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:48:11 -0400Phozon rangefinderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phozon-rangefinder<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE you can see the stupid moves i was talking about. In the first clip but the quality is not good(taken from my phone). Second video shows it navigating around my room &nbsp; This is my start here robot. It uses SRF05 to navigate and avoid obstacles. I removed the 'tyres' from the wheels and due to some reason and seen on the video yet to posted it produces a funny sound and moves awkwardly giving jerks while moving backwards when the danger level is too high (when the obstacle is too near to ...</p>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:06:50 -0400Se.Gu.A.Ro. (Sensor Guided Autonomous Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/se-gu-a-ro-sensor-guided-autonomous-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi there!! I am proud to show you my first creation! This is a 2DOF hexapod entirely built by myself with a bit of external help for the pratical part. It walks straight until an object get too close to it (perceived with the ping))) ultrasonic sensor). The project started 7 months ago when I saw by chance a video on youtube about phoenix which captured me! I started getting informations from the internet about theory, pieces and prices of servos and other stuff, then I sketched some ideas I had ...</p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:29:26 -0400Roundabout Bobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roundabout-bob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since I'm waiting for a new controller and my old bot somehow did what&nbsp;I wanted I'm starting something new (well, kind off). In the end most of the things&nbsp;I tried had some things I didn't like. Especially not in a smaller place. So I started with a round base with the weels in the middle.&nbsp;It can turn on the spot like this. Round and few more rounds later I got to this. It's basically going to have the same setup as earlier, the MRS1, 3 pings for object detection and more. Maybe. A ...</p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:42:05 -0400H-Podhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/h-pod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first bot. It is built from the LMR Starter Bundle. I hope to use this as a platform for a more complex bot that will be both autonomous and RF controled. Right now my goal is to start building a better chasis and figuring out how I am going to run 4 motors from the PicAXE 28x1 on a 28 pin Project Board (AXE020). Any Suggestions or Comments are more than welcome. </p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:06 -0400Delta Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:05:30 -0400Yellow Dance Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-dance-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Not much yet, but I must take my own medecine and share my work :) I have rebuild the thing completely, am finishing it when I get a litle time here and then. New pic, that is all there is on this update :) I have been working on how to use very simple circuits to make music into pulses, transfer this over air to a robot. Thought is then to have the robot analyze these pulses, find beats, and .. well.. basically dance to the music. Perhaps not the wildest of dance, but at least move in a ...</p>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:32:57 -0400SEA RENDERINGhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sea-rendering<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Mark II of the Whirligig project https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/16995 code name SEA RENDERING (it’s not actually a code name, just an anagram for my name :-) ) The purpose of this robot is to have it log water depths along a predefined set of waypoints. It stores its data on memory sticks or on SD cards. The estimated runtime is about 24 hours and with a top speed of 3km/h it will travel roughly 72km. With a log entry for every 10m this would give us over 700 depth measurements&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:16:54 -0400Robots for "Football controlled robots"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robots-for-football-controlled-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robots for "Football controlled robots" &nbsp; &nbsp; I made it for an hour. Assembled from two CD-ROM, DVD is not suitable, because they double-layer and when drilling or when it is necessary to saw off a piece, are beginning to flake off. Gear Tamiya, wheels of toys, which we very often use. Once the competition is called "Football controlled robots, then I do not particularly strained took the radio silence from the cars on pv. --------------- Most problematic, used to manage it)) I'm a little ...</p>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:13:15 -0400Robot "Rhinoceros"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-rhinoceros<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hi, this is my robot "Rhinoceros." Why Rhino? Because he looks like an animal, such as massive.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; What does he look like is: BEAM robot is assembled from readily available materials, not counting gear Tamiya. Wheels are from the toys, jockey wheel of a computer mouse, a transparent box, which carries the tactile sensors, from under the buttons, tactile sensors picked up from some equipment. &nbsp;How it works: Robot, with only two tactile sensor ...</p>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:43:59 -0400ADET 2.1 (in Spanish "Analizador De Entornos Terrestres")https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/adet-2-1-in-spanish-analizador-de-entornos-terrestres<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi this is my project is a robot that is already finished but I'll upload the parts when I have timeI was in the (European campus party) with the robot and finally is already 100% completedI hope you like it The realization of electronics has been left "open" so that in future versions or other projects can be used by the Motherboard which is what controls the entire robot system and analyzes information received by its sensors, which are four GPD2, A accelerometer, a GPS module and a camera ...</p>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:42:41 -0400Drawing robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drawing-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I think, it is one of the cheapest 3-axis robotic arms. It can move, kick and mainly draw in many ways. It is controlled throught PC, which sends command via serial link to Picaxe 08M. Picaxe sends pulses to servos and they move. I used Picaxe, because PC with Windows cannot send accurate pulses via serial port. The solderless field with Picaxe: </p>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:22:44 -0400Robot #0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first blog entry. My first experience with robotics was helping build a Heathkit Hero 1 back in 1982. Now, I am ready for my second experience! I've been gathering data for the past few weeks and decided to take the plunge. I just got a Parallax Boe-Bot (rev.D) kit. It was fun putting it together and getting the hang of programming and I/O. I figure the BOE will keep me entertained for a month or more. As this is my first solo experience, my BOE-Bot is being numbered Robot #0. When I get ...</p>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:24:39 -0400Blindman`s stickhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blindman-s-stick<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, One day I went to work and had an idea. I wanted to get rich. My Idea was that: I´m building a blindmas stick. I wanted&nbsp;patented this idea, but I was too slow, because it has already been patented. Still, I wanted to build it. And there can you see it. There is my Picaxe 28 at a Box from Polymorpf. Ther can you see: - a switch - one LED and - contacts for loading (+ and - 6V) And there is the hooter. There inside is one motor with unbalance for vibra. And there are my glasses. ...</p>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:55:00 -0400Annihilator Behemoth: Blaster Shark (Sumo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/annihilator-behemoth-blaster-shark-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>**UPDATE** Blaster shark has a new title under his belt.&nbsp; I modified it a little to lose some weight as well. &nbsp; I noticed I was slacking in the project updating, so finally I got around to putting up my robot project.&nbsp; Here it is, the Annihilator Behemoth: Blaster Shark !!!!. Since I have made blogs about the different build stages, I don't have to bore you with an uber long page.&nbsp; You can check out that stuff here. One of the things I am proud of though however is the mounting ...</p>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:58:33 -0400Chess Playing Robot V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-playing-robot-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Here it is. Chess Robot V2. Version 1 had many problems that i tried to fix with V2. I also wanted this new one to be simpler than the other one. So then came the planning. &nbsp; Well what was wrong with V1? For starters V1 was a very low budget robot with regular motors and some encoders. It had a over complicated sensor array on the chess board to read your move. I never got this sensor array to work even with lots of help from others. So the first thing i knew i did not want on this robot ...</p>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:33:49 -0400battle robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/battle-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my batle robot, i made it from old car parts. This robot has not cost me anything.&nbsp;Unfortunately I do not have it anymore, I gave it away. Later I'll put more pictures... </p>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:37:13 -0400quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. He moves with 12 servo motors. currently it has no sensors, but i intend to put them on him. He can carry a small amount of cargo in his tank. Forgive me because of the small text, I still learn English </p>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:17:39 -0400The Indiscreet Spyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-indiscreet-spy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This is my newest project. It is&nbsp;basically formed by two 28x1that are&nbsp;serial controlled&nbsp;by a processing application, one for the motors and other for the two servos of the Pan&amp;Tilt system It can be&nbsp;remotely&nbsp;controlled by Remote&nbsp;Assistance&nbsp;of Windows Live Messenger, as it is shown in the video.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was very easy to build I just needed to learn the basics of processing and the basics of Picaxe Serial control. If you have a Picaxe and if you want ...</p>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:37:12 -0400Mr. Random [...and on youtube]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-random-and-on-youtube<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Forget to spin the bottle or throw common dice at your next party --- Mr. Random is in the house. Driven by two hacked (continuous rotation) servos, Mr. Random wanders around on your floor. If the tactile sensor hits an obstacle, the robot reverses, stops, produces a random number from 1 to 6 on LEDs that are similar to the pips on the side of a dice and emits a strange sound. After the die is cast, the robot turns left or right, depending on a pseudo-random number, which is generated by the random ...</p>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:30:39 -0400Sunny the Solar Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sunny-the-solar-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot try to follow the sun. The tracks come from a old RC toy, the power is provide by a dual H bridge (L298)&nbsp; An arduino process informations from sensors and command motors. A solar panel is set on 2 servomotor to be rotated in all directions Thanks to all that the robot is able to follow the sun The solar panel is omnidirectional, a tube was added to collect only the beams coming from the front. To find the brightest spot around him, the robot starts by scanning ...</p>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:59:13 -0400RMOAR - On constructionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rmoar-on-construction<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello to everyone this is my first robot here in LMR but i haven't finished it yet . I call RMOAR because its letter is one of its functions it means : Remote Monitored Obstacle Avoidance Robot Its basic function was to avoid every obstacle in his way&nbsp; but then i decided to remake in order to follow objects with a certain color and in his way to the object he will also avoid any obstacle. &nbsp; And i have some photos of it in its current state and some from the first states of it. &nbsp; I ...</p>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:44:04 -0400My second work - 4 Legged Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-work-4-legged-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot was an autonomous rover based on the "Start Here" robot. So this time I wanted to go one step further and make something different, write my own code and do everything my way. At the begging my plans were to make a 6 legged robot, but since picaxe 28x1 has only 8 outputs I went for 4 legged one. My biggest concern was that a 4 legged bot would fall everytime it lifts its leg, but fortunately it does not. Chassis is made from an old mouse, legs are cut from organic glass. &nbsp; Servos ...</p>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:48:31 -0400My First robot (line maze/contact obstacle avoidance)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-line-maze-contact-obstacle-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>News (for those who don't want to read the article) -I have got one of the line sensors working. -I have got some basic line following going -I have given up on this robot because I cannot get the motors to drive nearly streight enough for decent line following however it was a great first robot. -my 2nd robot i havent even posted because I never got it working. I tried to make a micromouse that used 2 stepper motors. Unfortunatey as I was struggleing for space i used the same powersuply for the ...</p>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:29:45 -0400Sterylite6000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sterylite6000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sterylite6000 is a large and somewhat unusual robot.&nbsp; Originally it was designed to use only six servos.&nbsp; This worked resonably well, but did not get good ground clearance on the back legs.&nbsp; Not it has four servos, one added to each ankle. So now it is big, fast, and can cover very rough ground.&nbsp; It weighs almost 11 lbs, which is pretty heavy for a walking robot.&nbsp; Another unusual feature of Sterylite6000 is that its frame is a plastic shoebox.&nbsp; It gets its name from ...</p>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:01:03 -0400CYBERlite Robotics Project - 0001 -> WALL Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cyberlite-robotics-project-0001-wall-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is acctually my first robot. I know that I had to start small but as I just passed GRADE 10 and I'm studying for IIT, I wouldn't have any time to do another robot till I finish college. So here it is! WALL E It has 1 6V 1A servo for driving, a simple motor servo for steering, and so on for right shoulder, right arm, fingers, left shoulder, compression hatch and camera tilt. When it's complete, it'll be covered and i'll post a few more pics and videos. It'll also have 2 eues ( 2 cameras and using ...</p>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:13:04 -0400Carpet Rover 1 - Autonomous / Remote Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/carpet-rover-1-autonomous-remote-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at a robot. &nbsp;I started off with a Arduino Robot Kit from robotshop.com and modified it a bit from there. &nbsp;I used a Parallax Ping Ultrasound sensor connected to panning servo that rotates through 70 degrees. &nbsp;If the sensor detects an object within 3 cm, the avoidance subroutine kicks in and the robot with move around the object and continue on course. &nbsp;There is also an 2 axis accelerometer/tilt sensor. &nbsp;If the robot tilts more than 10 degrees in the ...</p>Mon, 31 May 2010 16:13:44 -0400Smallbot-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/smallbot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, its very fun to make my first post here! &nbsp; This is my first try with the Arduino. A rover / bot Based on a brand new Traxxas Stampede. All it does is to look for&nbsp;obstacles. If it finds one it will stop, turn right and reverse then continue forward while scanning for&nbsp;obstacles. &nbsp; I have never used C/C++ so please take pity :-) &nbsp; BUT, when I started looking into Arduino and Traxxas this is what I would have been happy to find. So now it exists... &nbsp; But as I said, I&nbsp;have ...</p>Mon, 31 May 2010 13:33:16 -0400Toad (Padje in dutch)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/toad-padje-in-dutch<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second functioning robot. All the parts are recycled, so it didn't cost me more than a bit of time. The schematics can be found all over the internet, for it's just another BEAMbot (the one using 2n3904 and 2n3906). The only change I made is instead of FLEDs I've used some serial-placed diodes. This way I can choose at what voltage the circuit will "fire". </p>Mon, 31 May 2010 06:59:03 -0400Robot Banebladehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-baneblade<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A remote-controlled Baneblade for a HSC Software Design and development project, already done by BobPanda, thanks for the inspiration, but now with a little more functionality. This is for a school project, by the way. The idea is to get the tank to navigate by itself through ultrasonics, track body heat with the sensor mounted on a rotating turret (which will be a bitch to program, from what I've heard), and basically look awesome with LED cannons. Also, it can receive commands via an IR sensor, ...</p>Sat, 29 May 2010 21:09:27 -0400Beephttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beep<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All of a sudden I got this strange urge to build a bot that beeps. Don't ask me why. Well what can you do about it? Build one! So here's what I managed to put together in last 24 + some hours: Beep, a bot that beeps. Beep does have some other abilities besides beeping too, once I get it programmed. Wandering around might be the one worth mentioning. For anyone interested here's the part list (I just might have forgotten something): Picaxe 28x1 uCAXE020 Project board2 x Solarbotics GM9 motors2 x Solarbotics ...</p>Sat, 29 May 2010 20:20:24 -0400Robutt Number Twohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robutt-number-two<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second attempt at a robot, and my first more or less blind since I basically followed the start here tutorial for my first one. My goals here were fairly simple, I wanted to utilize some more accurate and substantial tools than just the Sharp IR detector, make the thing a little faster by utilizing a separate power supply for the motors and hopefully learn a thing or two. I picked up everything from Solarbotics this time, because I really like their site and their shipping is always ...</p>Sat, 29 May 2010 02:49:53 -0400Sebastianhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sebastian<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Sebastian (A.K.A. "Sebbie"), a little palm-sized robot I built as a present for my partner since I figured it was about time I built something for her =) Sebastian wanders around on smooth desktops, floors, etc, using his two QRD1114 IR reflectance sensors to avoid going off any edges or steep inclines. The DIY IR sensor pairs on the front left and right are used for obstacle avoidance, but they're over-sensitive so Sebastian is often blinded until he's right up against the object anyway. ...</p>Sat, 29 May 2010 00:57:04 -0400Yard Gnomehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yard-gnome<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Yard Gnome. He is as long-term work in progess. YG has a build blog at https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/18964 </p>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:01:05 -0400Robot Pet "Sparky"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-pet-sparky<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot which is still a work in progress. My goal is to create a pet robot that charges itself and navigates autonomously. At the time of this writing I am still working out the kinks in the power system and programming. &nbsp; The body is aprox. 5" cubed not including the wheels and solar panel. It is constructed of HDPE and 0.135" diameter bolts. The power system is a 2W solar panel that charges a supercapacitor bank for a short term energy supply.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 26 May 2010 16:53:23 -0400Roachbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roachbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot - "roachbot". Simple and stupid. Bumps into things, backs up, turns around. Cardboard body, Arduino brain, differential drive wheels, whisker sensors. Took me about 8 hours total, including design, programming, and construction. Everything purchased ready-made except for the cardboard body. Got lots of great advice from this site! </p>Tue, 25 May 2010 09:28:15 -0400Scout_bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scout-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is really Scout_bot version 2.0. I added the pan tilt head (Robotshop.ca) later. Anyways it adds some personality. He is built on&nbsp; an old telephone base that I had,added 2 servos for a drive,wheels, battery and&nbsp; electronics. I decided to put in a homebrew IR detector (maybe cause I'm cheap...). Yeah, it took a while to get that working. For the electronics a Pic16F628 micro with Picbasic was used. &nbsp; Update June 12,2010 Added IR remote control to Scout_bot.&nbsp; Used another ...</p>Mon, 24 May 2010 22:18:19 -0400Humanoid https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/humanoid<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> From concept to reality. The platform is finished. Now to start with programming ideas! In the original blog about this robot I said that Iwould build it using simple tools. Band saw, drill press, belt sender, and hand tools. Even though the robot came out very well there were some sacrifices by not using a milling machine which I don't have or having someone machine it for me. The Hip joint ended up being looser then I would have hoped. I have added elastics for the moment to take up some of ...</p>Mon, 24 May 2010 19:49:56 -0400Virtual Joystick via Bluetoothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/virtual-joystick-via-bluetooth<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>**Update 5.29.10** Alright! I have successfully gone the other way now! (Not like that). Top Video and yes, the lighting sucked. Here's the system: Picaxe 28x2 (in the transmitter) - 433mhz RF TX (the $5 one) - 433mhz RF RX - Picaxe 40x2 (Walter's main brain) - Bluesmirf Bluetooth serial datapipe - Std. USB Bluetooth adapter - Lappy - Processing As I said in the video, I hope to start relaying distance and turn info via bluetooth to start some very basic "maps" or visual representations of where ...</p>Sun, 23 May 2010 16:23:25 -0400vibropainterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vibropainter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Adding some infos: I use LDR for two purposes:1) gather random bits in order to affect motor speed (PWM)2) determine if the robot is stuk. Comparing subsequent readings i got a delta. If the delta i always near 0 then the robot is stuck in a corner so I reverse the motor to bouce off the wall.That's all, no much complexity. Great differences in the drawings can be obtained changhing legs lenght and material and sliding the motor position a bit forward or backward on the body. </p>Sat, 22 May 2010 18:59:16 -0400My First Robutthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robutt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pretty basic following of Frits' awesome 'Start Here' robot. &nbsp;I bought all the parts from Solarbotics and Robot Shop with a few random things that I forgot from Pololu (like that way too huge speaker that I thought was much smaller when I bought it). &nbsp;Since it's my first robot the costs are a tad inflated since I didn't have any stuff like wires or resistors or a Picaxe starter kit laying around. &nbsp;I also didn't include the cost of tape so I guess you can add another $10 or so. Pretty ...</p>Sat, 22 May 2010 03:28:58 -0400BlueFarAwayhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluefaraway<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, BlueFarAway is my first attempt of building a robot. It´s like a playground where&nbsp;I can experiment. I got an Arduino for another purpose and wondered how far could I go by using recycled parts, and that became the main objective of this robot. Build it as cheap as possible by using recycled things. So BlueFarAway has 2 geared motors and wheels borrowed from&nbsp;toys, a chassis made of a CD case box, a ball caster made with mini skate wheels, battery holders from other toys and a dual H-Bridge ...</p>Fri, 21 May 2010 18:46:59 -0400It's My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/its-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It just avoids things based on the data returned by the IR sensor on the front. I wanted this robot to be VERY simple (and it is) so that I could learn from it - then develop more complex ones as my abilities grow. Funnily enough, I found the programming and electronics the most straightforward ... it's the mechanics of the thing that I struggled with. I know I could have bought the chassis as a kit ... but that's cheating don't you think? The robot simply travels in a straight ...</p>Fri, 21 May 2010 10:09:18 -0400Mr. Radioactivityhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-radioactivity<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody! Finally I found the time to start building Mr. Radioactivity. The robot navigates around via Sharp and tactile sensor, measures ionizing radiation via Geiger-Mueller tube and according circuit and sends the registered impules wireless to a 2 digit 7-segment counter. The RX/TX unit is from an old RC toy car. I removed the TX PCB from the transmitter case and placed the RX PCB as well as a small perfboard with two 4026 decade counter and 7-segment display driver in it (You can find the ...</p>Fri, 21 May 2010 03:09:54 -0400Mini-Sumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;Let me show you my latest bot. He was made using the Mini-Sumo class rules. A complete rundown on the rules can be found HERE. I strayed a bit from them as I use a ring that is white inside with a black ring. This was printed at work and I made the color change to save ink. Update 5/31/2010: &nbsp; With some help from Patrick McCabe, we got the code written to get the robot working. In the first video the bot wanted to always turn instead of travelling in a straight line. One drive motor ...</p>Wed, 19 May 2010 09:07:54 -0400YBot - Balancing Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ybot-balancing-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Well I am not sure I understand the phrase 'time to build' but that would be the time it took me to cut the parts and mount the motors, getting it to work was much much longer.. I learned alot and anyone that wants to take on this project will hopefully read through this and pick up some important tips.. Well a few quick tips, you don't need to spend tons of money I have built 4 of these now with different motors and probably the best balancer was a really small one ...</p>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:18:39 -0400My big project "NONAME" (like WALL-E, but different)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-big-project-noname-like-wall-e-but-different<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi ALL!!! I'm from Ukraine, and this is my big project "NONAME" .&nbsp; Why "NONAME"... I don't know :) Some people&nbsp;&nbsp;give he name WALL-E&nbsp;, but&nbsp;they wrong... It's not WALL-E!!! I work of this project one year, he have 4 step&nbsp;PWM controled by UltraSonic Radar, IR sensor, mechanical&nbsp;&nbsp;bumper (if IR sensor not see barrier) and&nbsp;cell phone alarm system with piroelectrical sensor (in head), also have two camera -&nbsp;first is BW camera with IR leds (for night mode)&nbsp;and ...</p>Mon, 17 May 2010 06:51:00 -0400Chaos Lordhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chaos-lord<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi all I am mr. Chaos&nbsp; I can draw chaotic drawings with my ink pen i suck energy from a 1.4 v zinc air cell nice to meet you </p>Sun, 16 May 2010 16:48:47 -0400MR-2: fighter robot in LARC 2006, Cowbot category.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-2-fighter-robot-in-larc-2006-cowbot-category<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; The robot was designed for competition Cowbot, in Latinoamerican Robotic Contest LARC 2006. Santiago, Chile. Two robots face off in a duel, each with three ping-pong balls shooting (balabot) and use a ball last case added to the body (knife). Have five minutes to complete the test, the first enemy fire and Match to win the match, or if he touches the ball first added to the body of the robot (stabbed). Be able to locate the robots via a beacon arranged in the top of the robot enemy, so detecting ...</p>Fri, 14 May 2010 17:05:40 -0400First step with a robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-step-with-a-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first robot that walks, made in 2006, learning and testing components to participate in LARC2006, Cowbot category.truncated using two servos, motor and gears acting alone, the rest of the circuits was removed to be controlled by H-bridge, and electronics was made with logical IC (AND, OR, INV, etc.). after that, I started the programming of microcontrollers, starting with the PIC 16F84A. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 11 May 2010 23:52:47 -0400Barry, HXT900 Hexapod - Video & code addedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/barry-hxt900-hexapod-video-code-added<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi LMR, This is my latest walking robot under construction. It's an improvement over my Lollypod robot in that it uses three servos per leg rather than two. This will allow me to do inverse kinematics. I'm trying to keep the cost of this robot down as a testbed for my control program, which runs on my laptop or phone and control the robot over bluetooth. It's made from a 4mm plastic chopping board and some 4mm plywood that was lying around. So far it has cost around £100, most of this is the servo ...</p>Tue, 11 May 2010 04:08:46 -0400My selfbuild CNC-Millhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-selfbuild-cnc-mill<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For now its almost done! My selfbulid CNC-Mill is ready to use. It all started during my x-mas holidays when I found Tinheads Valkyrie here on LMR. I had the idea of bilding a CNC-Mill before, but the whole thing seemed to be to complicated. But then, inspired by Tinhead I started reading DIY CNC-pages for hours and hours and after a few days I started building it. My first machine had a lot of mistakes (you can see the history here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/16392), but i learned ...</p>Mon, 10 May 2010 10:08:21 -0400Snail robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snail-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, this is my next small project. This is a snail, a robot with three servos. He is bulit almost from polymorph. This is a snails house from polymorph. The mouth and eyebrows are from red and black polymorpf. I I made him with red and black marker. </p>Sun, 09 May 2010 13:16:40 -0400TinyG XY - Plotterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tinyg-xy-plotter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; A friend of mine and I are working on a project called "TinyG". &nbsp;This project is a motion control system for stepper motors &nbsp;(up to 254) at a time. &nbsp;However we are still early in the code stages. &nbsp;This leads me to this robot. &nbsp;We currently are needing to test out our Arc code and its very hard to tell if your arc's are working correctly by watching 2 motors spin. &nbsp;Since&nbsp;necessity&nbsp;is the mother of all invention here we are. The TinyG XY Plotter Bot... ...</p>Sun, 09 May 2010 10:52:56 -0400MeterBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meterbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This little guy exists as a courtesy. He makes his binary way to the nooks and crannies of the house in case someone there might need to measure a resistor or check battery voltage. &nbsp; Like the my Dune BuggyBot, he’s made up from a pair of Tamiya dual DC motor and gearbox sets mounted to some Erector Set parts. He uses a pair of SRF05 ultrasonic range finders, mounted back to back. The robot has no front or back; if it encounters an obstacle it merely reverses everything about itself. ...</p>Wed, 05 May 2010 19:45:03 -0400Dev platform v1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dev-platform-v1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I first dreamed of building my own robot over 4 years ago and ordered some parts. Then I realized that I had no idea what I was doing. Years later I have got my first platform on the way. It currently has a self designed h-bridge and a 5v regulator. Soon I will be adding an AVR to it once I get to planning a motherboard for it. Before I get to design a motherboard I need to figure out a few things, like wich port do I want to use for driving the motors etc. Also goes to mention, that autonomy is ...</p>Tue, 04 May 2010 08:25:16 -0400My first attempt at a hexapod walker.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-attempt-at-a-hexapod-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was so impressed by the video of the Pololu hexapod walker I thought I'd have a go at one of my own.&nbsp; This is a rebuild of my initial attempt using a PicAxe 08m.&nbsp; It's still held together with small dabs of hot-glue and will-power.&nbsp; I've refined the 'just make it do something' code and the new movement routine will be at the core of the program once I move this to an 18x.&nbsp; Currently it can dance and vibrate and can go forwards, backwards and rotate left and right at anything ...</p>Sun, 02 May 2010 10:53:11 -0400Transistor based line followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/transistor-based-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys.... &nbsp; &nbsp; Finally today arrived the last order for this robot... the wheels and the caster.... &nbsp; I took me 2 night of CAD-ing... &nbsp; This is&nbsp; my first entry and I hope that you'll like this... I made this robot based on ermicro schematic and tutorial... &nbsp;http://www.ermicro.com/blog/?p=1097 &nbsp; I used near the same things excepting the transistor... I'm using two 2N2222 transistor which allows 800mA on its collector... So the basic ideea is to follow a black line ...</p>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:09:44 -0400Peanut Tin of Terrorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/peanut-tin-of-terror<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Peanut Tin of Terror is an autonomous beetleweight (3 lb) combat robot.&nbsp; He competed in this year's Robogames 2010.&nbsp; You can read about his development at www.trailofdestruction.com While I have created many robots before, this was my first experiment with a combat robot.&nbsp; It was really fun.&nbsp; Peanut Tin uses two Ping sonar sensors to detect walls and a motion sensor to detect opponents or know when it is being struck.&nbsp; I have included a test video to show more about how it ...</p>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:28:23 -0400mr lighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-light-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello to all this is my first robot ,it s a simple robot to start my work he searches environment and detects obstacles(with micro switches)and finds the best &nbsp;trade. anywhere was dark he entered turn on his lightes and alight that where. i use atmega32 for cpu and l298 for drive motors.he has a lcd to tell messages and photosel to detect darkness. &nbsp;i m working on a new robot now . it s a fire fghter robot and it has&nbsp;&nbsp; several sensors and algoritm.&nbsp; </p>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:15:45 -0400RoboBOBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robobob<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED!!!!! RoboBOB is designed to track objects using it's vision and when signeled, grab it with it's closest hand.&nbsp; The initial vision portion has been completed.&nbsp; Using Roborealm software interfaced to a Parallax PSC servo controller, RoboBOB will now track an orange ball when placed in his field of vision.&nbsp; Next step will be to finish wiring the arm servos, impliment the API interface to the Roborealm software &amp;&nbsp;create the arm control software. For all those interested; The ...</p>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:33:50 -0400the Quadruped ! => with "drawer legs"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-quadruped-with-drawer-legs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hello everybody! “First I must tell you that I am from Algeria, and I always posted my projects in a French web site Robot-Passion, so I apologies for my English I hope that you understand me well :D” I am here to show you my first creation under construction in “Let’s make robot “ I posted already here some of my robot creation &nbsp;Now I am here for a new thing … First, take a Look to the video (the comments are in French so I will translate you below) &nbsp;THE VIDEO! ...</p>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:41:49 -0400Mr. Cheese Canhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-cheese-can<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You can buy German Cheese in Shanghai, sealed in a nice aluminum can. Since a while I toyed already with the idea of doing sth. with these cans. Too good to throw away. I also had some parts and wheels from a Chinese LEGO clone called Ban Bao as well as two micro gear motors around, so I started to build a 3-wheeled light robot platform. Using my clothespin gripper... ... and a lying 7-segment display below the SRF05, the robot takes shape: The control of the 7-segment display is similar like ...</p>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:16:32 -0400SANDWICH-3000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sandwich-3000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>SANDWICH-3000 This is my first robot called Sandwich-3000, which is basically a line follower robot. It was taken from the popular book "Robot Building for Beginners" by David Cook. I think is a good book to start with. Theory is explained in a very pleasant and easy to understand way. I made it with off-the-shelf parts only, and if you do not want to wander around different places looking for them, there is an online store at Solarbotics.com where you can find the kit with electronic components ...</p>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:23:53 -0400SolaHex (Simple Hexapod Clone)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solahex-simple-hexapod-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Few images uploaded. &nbsp; &nbsp; I always wanted to build a hexapod, and after pdg37 posted his Simple three-servo hexapod walker I told myself: "This is the best design to start!". ShC v1 by spacebird and Hexapod Clone by BruuD convinced me that the initial thought was right. So, to robot itself. I decided to go slightly beyond simplisity and add some features to my SolaHex, that is how I name it, and from name alone you could suspect it will have something to do with solar power... Bingo! ...</p>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:46:52 -0400AGVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/agv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my AGV. It drives to GPS waypoints. &nbsp;It is currently using a Arduino, GPS, and of course a motor controller. The bot itself is a Hummer RC truck from Walmart that i bought for $20. It seems under powered (only runs on 4 AA) but it might be ok as long as it only drives on smooth concrete or smooth roads (my road is no where close to smooth). I have ordered a compass module that should be here Saturday. The compass module will make the navigating a WHOLE &nbsp;lot better. The code right ...</p>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:51:35 -0400Mac #1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mac-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is the first robot I have ever made. I have been on this web site for a while, waiting to order parts and start building. Well, here it is!!! This robot navigates around, using a PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, to avoid objects. The chaise and the sensor holder is made from sintra (don't know how to spell it, hope you know what I mean). There are two servos that control the tracks and a servo to move the sensor left to right, to avoid objects. I'm still working on ...</p>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:10:31 -0400R1 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot R1. It's made from MERKUR. Behavior drive the uprocessor Picaxe 28X1 and program write in Basic. He autonomous ride and avoids the subject. His position took about a month. Futhure development will take place until the&nbsp;money is. </p>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:01:46 -0400Tenacious Ahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tenacious-a<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Tenacious A is one of "twins" -- a pair of hacked Morphibian R/C toys. These can be had for about US$21, are differentially steered, four-wheel drive, with lots of room inside for circuitry, sensors, etc. The are designed to be waterproof, and while I had to remove some of the water proofing to make room for infrared sensors, they are very tough physically and can be handled by kids, can fall off tables, run straight into walls and keep going. We made the subsumption programming very robust; ...</p>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:41:41 -0400Mr. Firefly - Let it glow! [video now on youtube and youku available]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-firefly-let-it-glow-video-now-on-youtube-and-youku-available<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project shall be another step to combine robotics and chemistry. Mr. Firefly is able to emits blue cold light by chemiluminescence. For this attempt, luminol is used. Luminol is a chemical that emits blue light when mixed with an appropriate oxidizing agent (for instance sodium hydroxide solution, hydrogen peroxide and potassium ferricyanide). The two solutions with luminol and oxidizing agent will be separately stored in 5 ml one-way syringes. A linear motor (continuous rotation servo) will ...</p>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:07:54 -0400Curlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/curl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Curl is a small mobile robot designed to implement simple autonomous obstacle avoidance behaviors and to be easily expandable. It is cylindrical, 5 inches diameter, 6 inches tall, and weighs 2 lbs. It is powered by a rechargeable battery and driven by two DC motors. It has infrared and sonar navigational sensors and is controlled by three networked microcontrollers. Curl is named for the sport: round, boring, and usually doesn't go where you wanted it to. As of 2010-04-03 this project is a work-in-progress; ...</p>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:53:31 -0400Toy Car Rape (My first robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/toy-car-rape-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First of all, hello LMR! I'm new here so very impatient to learn everything and meet everybody. I saw this website few months ago and instantly fell in love with all this robot making stuff. This is my first robot, which is made from a toy car, that cost me about 2$. Had to break it, cut it and do all sort of other nasty things to this toy to make it work the way I wanted, that's why I called it Toy Car Rape. :) Hot glue was my savior! All it basically does is just drives slowly avoiding objects ...</p>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:24:04 -0400DIY Arduino for robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-arduino-for-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i've made a arduino serial and a AVR downloader&nbsp;for make robots.&nbsp; </p>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:13:23 -0400Nigel (code name A1B0)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nigel-code-name-a1b0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>INTRO I haven´t been tinkering with bots long. As a matter of fact, I am rather childish, in the sense that I fall desperately in love with something -bots right now- and that is the only thing I can think of. Woodworking&nbsp;came before bots. Wood carving came before that. Repairing vintage motion picture equipment before that. GPS, playing the harmonica, filmmaking, blogging&nbsp;and Scrapheap Challenge all inhabited my life&nbsp;in the not-so-distant past.&nbsp; Sadly these love affairs of mine, ...</p>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:16:11 -0400Cartographerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cartographer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my first robot. It's called Cartographer. It will have three wheels, driven by two rather big stepper motors. Arduino, motorshield and compass module will be mounted at top of the big SLA battery. Sharp IR Module and Sonar will be mounted on center pointing forwards. Reflection sensor will be mounted adjustable to "horns" in front of wheels. Electonics &amp; Power Arduino Duemilanove 328Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo shield kit12v 5Ah Sealed Lead Acid BatterySensors: 80cm Sharp IRLV-MaxSonar-EZ3Compass ...</p>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:12:52 -0400Mr. Sunsmile [Video added]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-sunsmile-video-added<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>No, wrong thought --- it's not a Jack O'Lantern robot. Mr. Sunsmile changes his facial expression according to the brightness of the ambient light. A LDR is hidden in his top hat. The different facial expressions are shown below: I only used parts which I had around --- maybe there is a more easier and smart solution. Due to the lack of I/0 pins of the Picaxe-08M, I had to use a decade counter CMOS 4017 as well as a diode matrix to realize the 5 different facial expressions of Mr. Sunsmile. Attached ...</p>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:20:10 -0400My first Robot !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-12<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, I used: Microcontroller Microchip 18F2221 C language programming, free C18 compiler. Servos HS311 Xbee radio I designed the PCBs using eagle and KiCAD, one of the PCB is home made. More information in my blog: http://embeddedelectronica.wordpress.com/ </p>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:56:33 -0400Rorclehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rorcle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My latest 'bot. the time it took me is really measured in days, just finding a decently priced plexiglas provider was very hard. but assembling, testing, coding etc, shouldn't have gone over 5 hours Well, about the name, it's a mix of round, and circle, i thought about naming it ''rutgers'' after some man who came up with the circle theory... Circle theory: Originates from Rutgers Camden. States that men are fixated on certain things because of their roundness. This encompasses, breasts, all manner ...</p>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:51:48 -0400Modified Publix Truckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/modified-publix-truck<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am modifying this publix truck to make it a lille more fun for my son, and so I can learn a little in the process. I got the LED's in for the turn signals and headlights. Im using a light sensor for the headlights, and I connected the arduino to the RF pins so I could tell when it is turning and control the turn signals. Im not quite sure what Im going to add next... Have any suggestions I would love to hear them. &nbsp; Thanks, Joe </p>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:48:18 -0400Micro Sumo New videoo (hd)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-sumo-new-videoo-hd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:21:28 -0400crawling baby bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crawling-baby-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my new robot ,it`s a baby ,it`s crawling&nbsp; ,it`s very simple ,just a servo motor ,some metal parts ,and some creation ,i took this idea from AndyGadget&nbsp;in this link&nbsp;https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/17821&nbsp;,and i tried to use two limit switches but without using a relay like&nbsp;the one that&nbsp;AndyGadget had used ,but it was very hard so&nbsp;i used crank ,and it was a lot easier , i hope you will like it . &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;and ...</p>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:46:40 -0400My very first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is my very first robot project. It has a cybot foot base with 2 DC-motors and 1 wheel in front. I use an Arduino processor as his "brain". For now my robot can only drive around with a L298N driver. But it has PWM support! I will use ultrsonic detection, mounted on a servo to detect&nbsp;objects and walls. This project was started 5 yrs ago. Finally i will try to continue it...&nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:23:13 -0400Airsoft Turret Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/airsoft-turret-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, this is my airsoft turret that i have been working on for a little bit now. When I first started this project, I wanted to make an object tracking turret using a web cam and RoboRealm. But when I saw OddBot's page on the IR compound eye I thought it would be an easier way of doing it and I could use the turret without having to keep my laptop around. The original idea was to have the turret just scan side to side and track objects when they get to close while shootiong at them. But while I was ...</p>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:54:21 -0400ArduLinerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduliner<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:56:28 -0400omochahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omocha<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>10.5.2010 so, just before competition ISTROBOT2010 i bought myself NXT2.0 set i started playing with it, went throught the first model of guard-shooter and started to make my own chassis for the purpose of line following/maze solving. i want to try if it is possible to make LEGO robot small enought to fit into the maze with cell of 18*18cm. it will be quite a change after my previous two robots that needed a lot of hardware tweaking, well i am looking forward to just play with it and relax a bit. ...</p>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:54:26 -0400Mosquito rover [new video now also on youtube]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mosquito-rover-new-video-now-also-on-youtube<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2010.06.10: New video to celebrate the 3rd 2nd place at the GoRobotics competition &nbsp; Ni hao robot builders, &nbsp; If you ever see this baby in a store... ...buy it -- it is easy to hack and you get beside a tank track platform a lot of additional stuff like RC, sound chip, loudspeaker, battery pack, charger, bi-color-LEDs for around 180 RMB (Carrefour): Unfortunately every motor draw around 1 A (and around 2 A if they block), so the L293D on the Picaxe board can not be used.I build ...</p>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:25:21 -0400My very first CNC project aka "klyCNC"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-cnc-project-aka-klycnc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>All started years ago, my dream was to build a CNC capable of routing PCB's but at that time I was unable to find the budget and the material to build one as well as I didn't have a workshop. Before I started the contruction I drew the CAD of the CNC. You may see the CAD drawing in the picture, it took me 3 weeks to draw (obviously&nbsp; part time).&nbsp; I am very pleased with the result, and the porject is nearly finished. Further more I' ll give some contruction tips and details, I added a pre-test ...</p>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:15:44 -0400ArduSumotohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardusumoto<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mini Sumo Arduino </p>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:42:36 -0400Platon Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/platon-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my personal project to develop a robot using Platon Philosophy: Every robot has a Body and a Soul. The body is a Lego Mindstorms NXT robot which use a LeJOS development to manage the communications with an Android Mobile Phone. The Soul part, the mobile phone, manages the actions in the body. </p>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:57:33 -0400My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-11<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just started playing with robotics a few weeks ago when I got my arduino. This is my first attempt at a obstacle avoidance robot. Pretty basic. I am building an arduino shield to clean up the wires and get the motor drivers on a board. I thought it would be fun to learn how to make a pcb. Today I sat down and started learning eagle. Here is my first attempt at making a board... This is a motor shield I came up with. I have 2 l293 drivers to control up to 4 DC motors on a separate 12V supply. I ...</p>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:55:26 -0400Mr. Unnamed v3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-unnamed-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first homemade robot. It is inspired on the Start Here Robot&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amanda LDR. Changes: The SFR05 isn't on the servo anymore.The Two AmandaLDR are now hooked to servos.I've installed an AXE121 Line Following Kit&nbsp;from an previous robot.I've finally installed the LCD03.&nbsp; &nbsp; Previous Versions: </p>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:54:57 -0400Plywood Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plywood-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is not the first robot I have built. I built it one weekend when I was unable to use my computer (so I was bored), and just using parts I had at my house. Most of the parts are made of white oak venieer plywood, and then stained and urithaned. The motors are VEX motors, which are just like a servo modified for contineuous rotation. It uses a computer and a Robodino for control (Roboduino is just like arduino except it has pins spaced for servos and such). The computer sends a signal to the ...</p>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:51:37 -0400RF Remote + Portable Power Supply All In Onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rf-remote-portable-power-supply-all-in-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This remote represents my journey from knowing absolutley nothing about RF communications, to a little bit. Built from scratch, the remote runs off a PICAXE 28X2 processor, powered by a pololu voltage boost. This means only one AA cell is required to run the device. It seemed a shame to tie up that lovely little (smaller than my very bitten thumb nail!) volt boost in just one project, so with a little prior thought, I constructed the remote with the intent that the volt boost would not have to be ...</p>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:37:01 -0400LadyBugBot clonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ladybugbot-clone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My LadyBugBot clone is finally finished. Or finished the second time because it got broken earlier. Now I kinda cheated and shot a new video of it running on a water heater (easier environment). If you are interested here's a link to the original LadyBugBot by isotope and here's a link to my making of LadyBugBot clone blog. The "special thing" about this bot is that it uses motors instead of continuously rotating servos (compared to the original). The problem then is the lack of output pins in 08M. ...</p>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:36:15 -0400Video of a homemade 5-DOF manipulator with tactile feedback made from styrene https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/video-of-a-homemade-5-dof-manipulator-with-tactile-feedback-made-from-styrene<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Materials List: Polystyrene sheets:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.5mm, 1.5mm and 2mm thick (Evergreen Models). Polystyrene tubing:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Various Brass sheet:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.5mm thick Brass tubing:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:45:21 -0400A Tiny Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-tiny-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attiny project after getting an led to blink. I guess it's a little ambitious - I hadn't even cracked the datasheet when I started. For my plan I needed to get PWM working, figure out how to take ADC readings, and figure out something to do with an extra pin. Here are the main parts I used (USB adapter thing for scale): I've got a bunch of attiny85s, sockets, batteries, and battery holders. I only have the two pager motors (scavanged from misc. things), but I have an order in for ...</p>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:28:47 -0400Mr. Sparkler - new video, burning down the househttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-sparkler-new-video-burning-down-the-house<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2010.06.11: New video for those who have birthday today &nbsp; Ni hao robot builders,&nbsp; Mr. Sparkler is a tank track robot. He drives around, waits from time to time to give it a sparkler. If you give the robot a sparkler, the robot hand catch it, move it to an implemented storm-proof lighter, light the sparkler off automatically, waves with the burning sparkler, plays music as well and throws the spent sparkler then away. In the end the opposite of a fire fighting robot :) Another idea ...</p>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:32:53 -0400my very First bot - eYandron1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-very-first-bot-eyandron1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My very first encounter with electronics - a very simple manually controlled robot. The main brain controlling it is a Attiny2313 + a motor driver board based on TIP122 transistors. At the time when I built this, I had no idea about a chip called L293D! It uses two DC geared motors, uses a differential drive (to keep it simple, I made a trackbelt using rubberbands :D). Right now accepts only 4 commands via IR (forward,back,left &amp; right). Planning to get an IR RC5 decoder chip to expand its ...</p>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:28:51 -0400KRB1A - KateBot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/krb1a-katebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>KRB1A - Katebot from now on will be refered to as Katebot in thos page. About KateBot: KateBot is my first robot that i planned to build and have started to build the other being a college entry into Robot Wars (old uk tv show that pitted robots against each other) that didnt even get onto the drawing board stage. I have got building stages planned for progress i want to make and time i want to of taken i will list this below. Katebot has been scrapped in the CD chassis form and has been rebuild ...</p>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:51 -0400Drunk "Mega rider" UPLOAD - second videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drunk-mega-rider-upload-second-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, this is my next robot. He is very easy. I control him with &quot;radio control&quot;. He receives two servos modiefied for continuos rotation and one jockey wheel. </p>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:20:54 -0400Rover https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>making Rover using Faulhaber 24V BLDC and ATxmega128/256. Wireless Communication using xbee. Main host CPU running windows 7 with custom developing application in Visual C++ using serial port on laptop connected furthur to Xbee tranceiver to communicate with robot CPU ATxmega256. Using sqlite3 as embedded database to store robots position and motion algorithm. &nbsp; More to come.. </p>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:31:56 -0400RC Jeep Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-jeep-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, here's the post about my first robot. It's not yet finished... so bear with me as I iron out all the bugs. I purchased an RC Jeep at Walgreen's (US drugstore) partly because I love Jeeps, and also because I thought it would be cool to turn into a bot. I took it apart and couldn't really figure out the board in the car, so after a light bulb went off in my head weeks later, I decided to bypass the switches in the remote and trigger them using transistors. The thing with all the wires jumping ...</p>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:53:15 -0400Bliepbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bliepbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, This is my first post to this forum, maybe time to let you see my robotic project.Five months ago i planned to make a two wheeled balancing platform.I wanted to make something with a&nbsp;n old&nbsp;asus eeepc, two usb i/o cards, imu sensors (adxl203,adxrs300), home brew motor drivers and some nimh batteries.And this is the first result of my work: (my kids call it bliepbot)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHoz5QwNRf0 I had some problems with finding motors.On the video i use cheap chinese motors ...</p>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:35:29 -0400Dragoon: Custom RX-64 Quadrupedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dragoon-custom-rx-64-quadruped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey guys, Figured I'd share some of my more recent work; Dragoon. This is an RX-64 based quadruped robot using an ArbotiX Robocontroller and the new &amp; upcoming RX-Bridge, which allows the ArbotiX to control higher end DX/RX/EX series Dynamixels. One of the cool things about the ArbotiX is that it is Arduino software compatible, so it uses the same Arduino IDE with some added libraries, VERY easy to use. Walking gait is still needing tweaking, I'd guess I can nearly double the speed in the above ...</p>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:50:46 -0400Frank The Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/frank-the-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first project and it will most likely take me an inordinate amount of time due to the fact that i'm in school at the moment but i will go as fast as possible. &nbsp; &nbsp; At the moment still in the construction stages and trying to follow Frits's how to make your first robot plan so we will see&nbsp;how i t goes. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I ...</p>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:11:43 -0500The Roachhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-roach<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>One of the first ‘robots’ I built was a Beetle bug based on the intractable found here.http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/It’s a great beginner project with no logic or programming, just some switches and some motors. I think the design is absolutely brilliant, and I’m very pleased with my adaptation. (Scared the shit out of my wife…) The wiring is simpel On the table you can also see the part from an old mouse I used for the shellDead bug</p>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:20:22 -0500PJBot_V3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pjbot-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is PJBot version 3.The brain of this Bug is an Arduino. Now, it only go rolling and  avoiding obstacles that it detects with 2 led's and 1 IR receptor.For now it have:     * Base - made with the plastic box of a roller blind     * Arduino     * Proximity sensor - 2 IR LEDs and an IR receiver     * Driver for motor    * 2 DC Motors     * 2 wheels - made of bottles and fish food caps, and hot glue     * 2 collision sensors - which are not connected Ideas:     * ...</p>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:16:41 -0500Survivor Bot 08M (Tank Based Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/survivor-bot-08m-tank-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I give you &quot;Survivor Bot 08M&quot;... if your wondering about the name, well my sister (a full grown adult) picked the robot up and thew it across the room, smashing it on hard tiles. So you could say its had a bit of a rough development / early life :) This robot is as simple as they come, you don't even really need to know much about electronics at all - no special circuits, everything is connected to the picaxe starter kit/board... These are the components that you need: 1 x PICAXE 08M Starter ...</p>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:03:47 -0500[BETA] Autonomus or WiFi robot with I.A with Wifi Camerahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beta-autonomus-or-wifi-robot-with-i-a-with-wifi-camera<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> UNDER COSTRUCTION UNDER COSTRUCTION UNDER COSTRUCTION &nbsp; Hi everybody (first for all sorry for my bad english),This is my first robot. This is an autonomus and a Wifi Controlled robot. For now it can move autonomus, i'm waiting for the Wifi components (it arrive in some day). I've order a WifiCamera and a two axis controller for move in X and Y position the camera. I've order another two IR sensor for the movement and a professional metal structure.There are one light sensor, and 3 led for ...</p>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:17:01 -0500roBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi i'm from Romania and i am 17  year old.I am in robotics from age of 13 and i will show you my scrap built 4 legs walker.I have started with two old servos and a sheet of TEXTOLIT a very good material because is strong and easy to cut.I''ve  cutted the pieces of robot from cardboard and the transferred them on textolit and cuted them with a little saw.Then from an old spray can cuted with scrissors i have made the robots body .the 4,8 v batteries  are made out a 7,2 v pack and are located inside ...</p>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:27:41 -0500on-boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/on-board<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my new &quot;robot&quot; fully designed by me , its name on-board comes from the way it was designed , its quite literally all on the single printed circuit board ! :) it was fully designed by me , from the circuits , printing the boards , control mech every thing ! plans are available if anyone needs them .  here are some pics , enjoy !  </p>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:59:38 -0500First Robot: "R1 Robet"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-r1-robet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>    Based off the ever popular &quot;How to build your first robot&quot; by Fritsl, this is the most up to date version of my first robot, named Robet (Robe-et) My first configuration of this robot had no spare room at all for upgrades, so this version is built with the future in mind: Now with plenty more room for upgrades than my last configuration of this robot. Room for a control box behind the large navigation servo (pushbuttons for different forms of behaviour/routine perhaps?) and a ...</p>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:54:20 -0500The Crawlerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-crawler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>“The Crawler” is my first indoor robot with a range sensor. In hindsight I can see that I probably should have gone with motors and wheels, but I wanted to make it move with servos and not hack them for continuous rotation. The original plan was to use two extra servos for the elbows, but then the idea of using only a hinge and some form of spring came to me. The base is an 8mm aluminum plate to give it some weight and stability. The Arduino is mounted on spacers on the base plate. An Arduino ...</p>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:40:44 -0500JR - 1 (Joe's First Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jr-1-joes-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  This is my first completed robot hence the name JR-1.  I used 1/4 inch melamine for the body and bick pen sections and bolts for the risers. The motos are K'NEX motor and gearbox combinations.  The tires are also from K'NEX.  I hot glued two tires together for each side to give it some width.  The tires were &quot;open&quot; on the inside anyway and this fixed that problem! The rear caster was $1.99 from Harbor Freight and looks super!  I put the Arduino and the Adafruit motor shield ...</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:04 -0500Funbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/funbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've spend too many years thinking about building my own robot and feel like I've found a group of like-minded folk with this site. :-)&nbsp; I'd like to share my adventure with you as I progress, if that's ok. My background as a PC-based computer programmer has given me confidence that I could give a robot of mine a very good brain... it's just the mechanical and electrical lacking that has held me back. Not a lot to overcome then! I've read a couple of books now and scribbled a couple of ideas ...</p>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:06:02 -0500My First Robot - MIND THE . . . (Obstacle avoidance)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-mind-the-obstacle-avoidance<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Early March - GREAT PROGRESS - Giving it a brain, and a problem solved. I've built the brain-board with its 20x2, pluggged everything together and IT'S ALIVE! - but the servos were all over the place.  I am running the electronics from the same supply as the servos and thought I was going to have to split them (although I was very careful with the decoupling on the build) as the rail was dropping by 2 volts when the servos activated However, I tracked the problem down to a dodgy rechargeable battery.  ...</p>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:44:33 -0500Henry https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/henry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first working robot as I have had a few other attempts but had problems with the arduino's motor shield (I kinda overheated a few components to the shield causing it to not function properly). Now after all of the testing everything seems to be working. I am using an SRF05 range finder for distance measurements (an interesting thing with this is that I am using the sample code from Arduino to run it and the code is really meant for a ping ultrasonic sensor but works well with the 3 pin ...</p>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:22:08 -0500LMR Logo Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmr-logo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt on building an 'arty' bot. I didn't know before I started, that this would be the most time instensive robot I 've ever build. But I've learned a lot of new things like: painting, polymorph etc. As the name suggested, it should look like the robot in the LMR logo. I am not sure if it looks similar, but ok, this is my first art work, so be patient with me. Controller: As usual, an Arduino clone has been used for the electronic brain. To hide most of the electronic stuff, a ...</p>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:11:52 -0500LineIronBot (Hacked Iron Line Follower)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lineironbot-hacked-iron-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>LineIronBot is my latest robot. I have hacked my dead iron and now it is functioning line follower robot! :D I was thinking of building a line follower for a few months now, even ordered bunch of reflectance sensors, but real inspiration did not visit me till my wife told me we need a new iron :D I looked at our old one and told myself: This is going to be my line follower robot! :)&nbsp; So, The parts used so far: Old electric iron :DPicaxe 28 pin project board and Picaxe 28x1 MCU2 x geared motors ...</p>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:27:33 -0500K-one, my first onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/k-one-my-first-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody</p>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:49:24 -0500AutoTrachttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autotrac<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>What will it do? - Try to pull a heavy object for a given time or distance - RC with driving aid (Hybrid) - Maby long range with a trailer (extra battery's) - Maby some other ideas I get from you... About the first video: This is the first autonomous pull it ever did! It did pretty well, not as good as manual RC but above expectations. I tried to simulate a pull in the code. Start with a little bit of power to tention everything, Build up the power till it starts to roll, floor it and go! The ...</p>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:26:41 -0500Tombothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tombot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update - took a few photos to magically transform this blog from a mere &quot;schematic&quot; to a fully fledged, utterly incomplete &quot;robot&quot;.  Like a few others here, I'm trying to optimise the functionality of the picaxe 08. My approach is a little different - that by brute force. Some people prefer a more elegant and resourceful style, but I find that stuff too fiddly. I'm calling this tombot, because it's ultimately a present for a friends 7 year old. Called Tom.   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This ...</p>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:34:06 -0500Little 8 Copyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-8-copy-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So, I am copying Frits!'s little robot. https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/87 I am using two smaller bumper switches, and no back switch. Although the robot is not operational yet, it should be soon, I just need the code (no experience). If I could get the code from this other copy (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/8386), I think I would be ready to go. &nbsp; If you notice anything wired incorrectly, then let me know, please! </p>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:59:45 -0500Icebreaker Leninhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icebreaker-lenin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I started this project this summer. It's a model of the Russian Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin. Originally I was going to use cupper as the skin but I had difficulty fixing it to the rib so I decided to take the easy way out and use fiberglass. The ship will be a robot in the sense that it will have DP 2nd class. What this means is that it will be radio controlled with the ability to hold position and move to specified co-ordinates while holding the desired heading just like a real ship would. ...</p>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:34:23 -0500Project ELROYhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-elroy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update - 23/02/11 The hardware for elroy is almost complete, only the stretch sensors for the head to make and mount. &nbsp;I can now control the elbow, shoulder and head joints manually from the pc. Ive added a new video to show the operation of all joints. Ive also added a picture of the 5 motor control boards used to control the 10 motors. &nbsp; Ive also been working on a computer model of Elroys arm, which im hopefully going to use to generate the information necessary for Elroys real arm to ...</p>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:09:45 -0500Rocket launching robot - video now also on Youku availablehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rocket-launching-robot-video-now-also-on-youku-available<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody, Just working on the second version of my model rocket launching robot. The first version was remote controlled (see video), the second version is controlled by a 28-pin microcontroller from PICAXE. &nbsp; The image above shows the PICAXE project board, the voltage regulator board, the control panel, the power dual h-bridge and the 27 MHz-receiver. The nose cone of the rocket will be equipped with a 27 MHz-transmitter, to transmit data from the rocket to the robot. The 27 MHz-transmitter/receiver ...</p>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:37:55 -0500Project ABE - XMOS Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-abe-xmos-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>- Summary - More information within the weekend... About Project ABE The main purpose of the project it's to create an autonomus vehicle to explore lakes and reefs. Aquatic Bot Explorer (ABE) its based on a ROV (Remotely Operated underwater Vehicles ) and AUV (Autonomus Underwater Vehicles ) class robots.       This bot it's powered by an XK-1 processor by XMOS, several boards for sensing: pressure, temperature, depth, etc. Motor control, demux, ADC, etc. are developed.1.1 Vehicle DesignABE ...</p>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:35:41 -0500Bluetooth controlled robot - Updated, new videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-controlled-robot-updated-new-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This bot is remote controlled over Bluetooth using a Bluesmirf module. This works just like a wireless serial port.I have written a program for my smartphone which sends serial commands to the Picaxe via Bluetooth, and the Picaxe then moves the motors using an L293 motor driver chip. Unfortunately the Picaxe doesn't have enough built-in PWM channels to drive the motors proportionally forwards and backwards so I wrote my own PWM routine. However this can't run in the background so there is ...</p>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:11:51 -0500Mini Hightower Multi-Layer Robotic Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-hightower-multi-layer-robotic-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Updated 5-12-2010&nbsp; New Video using 3 IR Sensors I was so impressed with the TV IR sensors from the book, but took too much I/O. Good for learning but not very efficient. I have never spent so much time on a 3 wire device before. These sensors run around 38K to 40Khz with a modulatted pulse. I used the first 555 timer to clock the second 555 timer to allow the sensor to reset. I can now drive the IR LEDs off this board and easily plug or wire the sensors straight to the PIC or Basic Stamp. ...</p>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:28:59 -0500Miss Princess Plugbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/miss-princess-plugbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made Miss Princess for my 4 year old niece. She's a lot more interested in Princesses than robots, so I called it Miss Princess to trick her :) There's a Battery Platform module on bottom - this powers the motors and logic. I added jumpers to Ms. Princess just in case I needed to split the power supply, but it runs fine with a shared battery. In the middle is a Propeller Platform and the miss Princess 'interface' pcb is on top. More photos: Miss Princess is heavily inspired Geir's switchboard ...</p>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:32:01 -0500Tiny delta parallel robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tiny-delta-parallel-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a delta parallel robot - aimed to be the smallest in the world. I aimed at a height of about 1cm, but during building I found that, with my limited-precision home tools, I could not achieve sufficient accuracy to reach that level of tiny-ness. Hence, its maximum reaching height is about 3cm. A delta parallel robot of this type, used for quick pick-and-place applications,&nbsp;is usually built up of a base, upper arms, lower arms and the 'head', on which an actuator (arm, magnet, air suction) ...</p>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:08:30 -0500Archos-Computer Interfacehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/archos-computer-interface<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Archos Intro:The Archos is basically an I-pod Touch on steroids. Given the fact that it can multi-task, use flash when surfing the web, and run on the Android OS, it beats any other MP3/Tablet easily. This is why I decided to invest on this excellent device.Use:Not only is this internet tablet capable of playing music and surfing the web, but it also has very useful applications that can apply into robotics. One application I find very important is RemoteDroid. RemoteDroid interfaces archos to the ...</p>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:06:38 -0500Nameless Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nameless-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For controller I'm using  a PIC18F4550 with MSHP Bootloader ( USB ), in a self made and obvious Arduino wanna be copy, I call it PICUino :D &nbsp; For the motor control  a exact copy of the motor control shield for Arduino, at least for the schematic   &nbsp; For chassis we have the Robot Rover for Arduino (Tank Kit)    The upper board is just wiring for servos, sensors a USB/Serial converter ( using this for development, final version will use the bluetooth module )And still missing the ...</p>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:44:39 -0500Max 14 - Remoted Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/max-14-remoted-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot uses a Technological Arts Microcore11 HC11 processor, (2) Devantech SRF08 Range Finders (I2C) and a Devantech Magnetic Compass.&nbsp; QRB1134 based homemade wheel encoders are mounted on the drive wheel to measure distance.&nbsp; The Chassis is a Zagros Robotics Max 14 Square mobile robot base with a few extra decks. The HC11&nbsp;controls the motors driver and communicates with the SRF08s and Compass module.&nbsp;&nbsp;The SRF08 and&nbsp;compass module use the I2C bus to communicate.&nbsp; ...</p>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:01:42 -0500Whirligighttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/whirligig<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I might be breaking some LMR rules, but this robot was built on my spare time while funded by the University of Oslo  and my employer APPLY Sørco, covering the hardware cost.This robot was built to make bathymetric charts of lakes in Norway. It was initiated by my brother who is a professor at UiO. Totally disregarding my lack of engineering skills, an over estimating my programming / electronic skills he commissioned me to build ‘Whirligig’.The robot navigates according to GPS coordinates ...</p>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:48:51 -0500Spunky the Photopopperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spunky-the-photopopper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>File this one under "stuff everyone else has done so I guess I better do it too"&nbsp; I've been wanting to put together a BEAM photopopper for awhile -- I pulled most of the parts together about three years ago (ouch!). Oh well.&nbsp; Better late than never, I guess. For the first attempt, I'm following Ray Diaz' tutorial for building a FLED (Flashing LED) photopopper using Ben Hitchcock's Fred Photopopper circuit, but with a few minor layout changes. Following my own advice, I prototyped the FLED ...</p>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:48:43 -0500Microrobot Robo-Lefterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microrobot-robo-lefter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>2/11/10   - oops typo on the first post, its 3 IR's per side!!! &nbsp; &nbsp; This is my Microrobot Robo-Lefter kit robot. Its a pretty good wall follower type maze solver robot for the price. It uses a Atmel 103 micro and x3x  6 IR sensors, assorted indicators, with a ISP programming port. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In fact I was so happy with it, I bought a second one. &nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:27:42 -0500My little robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-little-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, this is my current project, i thought the programming would be easy, but since i havent used my arduino for months, it's not going so well, lol. Well there's more in this blog: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/16010 Started out as a simple google sketchup plan... Anyway, i plan on removing my arduino board when the project is close to finished, and making a bare bones arduino, and stack the other circtuitry on top of the barebones arduino by using female and male headers... i ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:02:45 -0500ArduinoBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduinobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As being an engineer who had some ‘free’ time in his Christmas holiday the creation of the first arduino-based platform was achieved, this first prototype was called ArduinoBot.The advantage of using an Arduino a processor unit is that these units are available worldwide and that there is a large community behind this open-source platform. The advantage is that there is a large example-code base available which students can can check if they run into problems. As can be seen on the picture, ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:48:02 -0500Sensy , the digital logic obstacle avoiding robot .https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sensy-the-digital-logic-obstacle-avoiding-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this RC car traverses around normally but takes over control in the case of an obstacle in front of it , that action drives a custom built polarity reverser to move the car away of the obstacle ! while still drivable by RC ! and here are some pics !    </p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:13:44 -0500picBot - "the Beast"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picbot-the-beast<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my fist prototype that ended up being the AdMoVeo robot. The first exploration for the current design started with an earlier platform, based on a within the faculty of Industial Design developed microcontroller-board based on a Microchip PIC8F4550, used in the assignment Microcontrollers. This explorative platform called PicBot was to hard to program (for designers) and would need a lot of support form the technical staff. The platform contained besides the microcontroller two geared ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:15:23 -0500AdMoVeo: A Robotic Platform for Teaching Creative Programming to Designershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/admoveo-a-robotic-platform-for-teaching-creative-programming-to-designers<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>At the Eindhoven University of Technology, faculty of Industrial Design, we have created an easy accessible Robot platform to learn embedded and computer programming that stimulates and motivates the student to explore their programming skills. The design is based on the fact that you can plug-on an Arduino diecimila board, the students is stimulated to continue to use the Arduino board beyond the course and so will be stimulated to actually use what they have learned and create more advanced designs. ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:29:16 -0500Samm The Sumobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/samm-the-sumobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just finished my the board for the Vulvan Five and had it sent away to get CNCed.  I have the capability to do homemade PCBs but this one was a little big.  So for the time being I have decided to document some of my other robots.  This is Samm, the first robot I made with my CNC machine.  So lets start with some pictures. The wheels, hubs and motors are all from Lynxmotion.  The wheels are 1.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches in diameter.  The motors are 30:1 gear ratio rated to run at 12v with ...</p>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:39:24 -0500Mini Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update (sort of): Today the guys from the mechanical engineering department told me that they are movinginside the building, which means the plotter cant be used for presumably one week or so. Damn! I could kick my self for not checking those measures again. So I thought I at least post some pictures of the cardboard prototyp, so you can see where this is going: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  As you can see in the ...</p>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:15:54 -0500Computer controlled "Tank"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/computer-controlled-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello all ! , im new here and this is one advanced creation of mine which im going to submit here and follow up on its development . Its a tank i made that is controlled via a computer , now its being wirelessly controlled via RF modules and a 4 channel serial relay controller converted to USB by the means of an FTDI chip . the aim is to fit it with some sensors that relay back to the computer , which map out a certain block of a room for obstacle avoidance and memorizing obstacles ! , a smart program ...</p>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:01:21 -0500Start Here Bot (this time using an arduino)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/start-here-bot-this-time-using-an-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It was a slow weekend and I had an arduino sitting around so i decided to make a quick robot. It also gave me an excuse to learn wiring which i've been meaning to do for a while now. It's your basic start here bot, shapelock chassis, everything is held down with zipties/hotglue and a rubberband. I'm having some power issues atm and can only run it autonomously when it's using either my laptop or desktop to power logic. I'm hoping to add an LCD and attatch the sharp some how but that will probably ...</p>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:56:33 -0500Laser guided AGVhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/laser-guided-agv<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working on a bachelor's project, together with 5 other students, where we're going to continue development of and improve a laser guided AGV. The AGV in picture and movies is the one produced by a group last year and we're keeping most of it. The major change we're planning is to remove the loading area on top and instead have it fetch a trailer of some sort. Minor changes include adding turn sensors on drive wheels to get better movement feedback - one of the problems with the old one is unreliable ...</p>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:07:44 -0500Hexapod clone (my first bot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-clone-my-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first real attempt at robotics.I do have my own bot design in mind, but i decided i should start with something small.I'm really a learn-by-example kinda guy so i bought all the components required to build a clone of this hexapod. Took me about 4 hours to build.I didnt build it exactly as the original builder did, because i wanted to have the option to re-use all parts for future projects.So instead of soldering everything directly to the PCB i used jumper wires.Instead of paperclips ...</p>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:06:09 -0500simple ardbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-ardbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; My first non-kit robot. Inspired a lot by the &quot;Start here&quot; robot on this site! Not much happening yet. I put together my motor shield, and tested it by moving a couple motors and a couple  servos simultaneously. Next I stuck the wires to one sharp distance sensor through convenient analog/power sensor holes on the motor shield and started testing. I sent the output to the serial to get a look at it, then added a servo and wrote some code to turn the servo based on the distance reading. ...</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:29:52 -0500FINISHED: LazyBee Security Bot - Laptop Based solution for Dummieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/finished-lazybee-security-bot-laptop-based-solution-for-dummies<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, &nbsp;I'm from The Netherlands and have a nice little girl that wants me to build a robot. Well, easier said then done so far. Since I'm an IT consultant I wanted to use a windows based solution to control the bot over the internet. Why? Because windows can do lot's of things that will be pretty hard to programm otherwise. Well for me that is..... With the laptop solution it will be pretty easy to talk, see and even play with my daughter. She will be at home, I will be on my lunchbreak :) Looked ...</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:54:21 -0500Tank Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; I just started with robotics a few months ago, I started with the boe-bot and basic stamp2. A good learning platform, but I quickly found it's limitations. So I went for the propeller, and fitted the MSR1 robot control board to the boe-bot chassis, with wheel encoders, HMC3652 compass, easybluetooth module, and ping sensor.  My goal was to teach the boe bot to navigate around the living room, using dead reckoning, compass directions, and corrections made with the ping at each waypoint. And ...</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:22:14 -05006WD Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/6wd-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Still in the making. Powered by (6)xHigh toque (50kg/cm @ 55RPM) 140rpm motors turning 1/8 Scale R/C Truck tyres via a Pololu Motor Driver. Control is driven by Droid Muin card with a Lantronix Ethernet to RS232 convertor. The Ethernet is pluged into a Dlink Wireless router and connects of control to custom software on my laptop. &nbsp; Still to Come IP Camera on Tilt/PanDigital compassLightsUltra Sonic DetectionLarger Capacity Battery &nbsp; </p>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:58:35 -0500demannu, the unnamed robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/demannu-the-unnamed-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It’s been quite a while without building robots… errr.. creatures.. anyhow I’m releasing this new creature, wich is still a work in progress..  and since I can’t think on a name for it, I will call it Demann, witch is “unnamed” backwards (without the ‘u’)… sounds like ‘demon’,  and for the sake of insanity, it looks like a little demon..  :D the wheels where designed by Catarina Mota, and if you go to thingiverse, you can download the source code, and print your ...</p>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:56:27 -0500new type of beam robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-type-of-beam-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a new type of beam robot: a talker it  is just a prototype and a first of its kind,when it is in sunlight ,it springs to life, it can talk or chew all of its parts are created from old discarded toys and things it didnt cost much it only cost 5 pesos for the super glue,its solar cell is from old solar visor ,the gearbox is made from a wind up toy,the connectors is from an old broken mp3 and earphone,the motor is from an old toy. B-biology- the biology of the talker is based on an orangutan ...</p>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:46:07 -0500Bashbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bashbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had been working on a simple platform when i saw fritsl Little 08. So to my box of bits at work fished out the safety light project and a microswitch and in no time Bashbot was bashing about my workshop. Quick easy and fun too. A great way to get into the hobby.</p>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:21:18 -0500Monoservo robot - second problemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/monoservo-robot-second-problem<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys,this is my next robot of the series &quot;simple robots&quot;, it should be easy :) . After having my robot &quot;Big M&quot; built, I showed him my friend. He said: This is not difficult to build a robot with three motors. He would use only two motors. This was challenge:)I decided: I build a robot with only one motor. But how???????????????Helped me my &quot;Big M stepper&quot;. First I'll show you only the lateral movement &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And ...</p>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:47:04 -0500My First Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have built a couple of rudimentary 2-wheeled rovers before, nothing special, but I really fancied trying a hexapod.&nbsp; So here it is/will be.&nbsp; It will be an autonomous 2 DOF hexapod, with the primary "brain" being an Atmega 328 with Arduino bootloader, and a separate servo controller based on a pic16f74. All parts are going to be made myself, mostly to reduce cost, no Lynxmotion SES brackets or similar. Servo Controller:&nbsp; Based upon a pic16f74 @ 20mhz, and programmed in SourceBoost ...</p>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:31:55 -0500switchboard carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/switchboard-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a toy I made for my kids (twin girls age 5) and they had great fun changing the running patterns.It is programmed by changing the sequence of yellow, green, blue and red wires going into the ‘reader’ which is a normal 8 pin header. The PICAXE reads the header in sequence and turns the motors on/off accordingly.Yellow = move forward 1 unitGreen = move right 1 unitBlue = move back 1 unitRed = move left 1 unitThe length of the unit is set by the potentiometer in the back.There is an on/off ...</p>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:08:30 -0500Blind Lemonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blind-lemon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Most Recent Update: Uploaded new code (v1.9) that introduces some 'shuffle' to Blind Lemon's beats. Thanks for the tip, Frits! Intro &nbsp;Blind Lemon is now a functional drum bot... and he's gone YDM with his new look! This simple robot handles basic navigation and is armed with a bass drumstick thumper at the rear and a high hat drumstick on his left side. His front bumper switch is used for collision detection. He currently has three drumbeats he alternates between. My goal with Blind Lemon is ...</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:06 -0500Dimensional Ultralancer: Vulcan Five - Sumobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dimensional-ultralancer-vulcan-five-sumobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello All,  This is my first, hopefully of many, robots I am posting at this site.  I am part of the University of Saskatchwan IEEE Robotics club and have been building robots for several years now.   This is my attempt at making a low profile sumo to sneakily sneak past other robots.  I got the inspiration for the robot from watching the very low RC controlled combat bots, and I though I could do that.  So i got to work with some doodles on a piece of paper.  What I came up with was this: I ...</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:23:52 -0500My 1st sumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-1st-sumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This will be my 1st attempt at a sumo style bot/RC. My design stems from Deadblow (http://www.lazytoad.com/teamtoad/season2/deadblow.JPG). Although it wont be as refined or visually pleasing (due to the lack of machining equipment) it will be powerful. I am planning on making it from 3&quot;x1/2&quot; 6061 Aluminum for light weight and strength. I will be using 2 Black and Decker 14.4v motors and gearboxes. It will be a chain driven 2.5:1 ratio from the @500-600 rpm outputs to 4-7/8&quot; wheels ...</p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:59:11 -0500MARC Bipedal serieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marc-bipedal-series<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The MARC series were designed to test various aspects of bipedal robotics. MARC I was a 1 degree of freedom robot built to test basic balance control.  Consisting of one servo, an accelerometer and a Basic Stamp PIC.  The unit was connected to a laptop for simple PID control.  As MARC I would tip to one side the servo would tilt the upper half to regain balance. MARC II was a 12 degrees of freedom robot built to test basic bipedal movements.  Consisting of twelve servos and a servo controller.  ...</p>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:22:52 -0500Scootyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scooty<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Introducing Scooty, my first attempt at robotics. Scooty is a self-balancing two-wheeled bot, which loftly aims at being the prototype for a larger ridable version (someday =).  Lots of info about the project can be found @ zappedlab.com. Thanks for looking! devans </p>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:14:36 -0500Megabot can drum! (kind off)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/megabot-can-drum-kind-off<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This i a robot i am working on as a part of a school project. this is the first functioning prototype, it is made useing laser cut 3mm acrylic sheet in an assembly that can be bolted together. it is controlled using an arduino mega and uses continuous rotation servos to move. At the moment it only has one sensor, a parallax ping distance sensor, however following versions will include line sensors, light sensors and 2 additional IR distance sensors to aid obstical avoidence. it also has a serial ...</p>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:50:47 -0500Dinorobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dinorobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, I´m new here (nine years old), and this is my second robot of the site but my first robot on my page. My first robot is on site of my father (Aruniosmo). The robot is very easy. I can control him forward, backward, right and left. &nbsp; &nbsp;  and here you can see. I burnt my finger (soldering iron). It hurt :) &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:53:22 -0500The Heavy (aka Thunderbird 2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-heavy-aka-thunderbird-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since I can't drive, I need to cart goods around to conventions via train. I also need something to help me collect materials and salvage stuff. The project started with a battered powered golf caddy I bought for £5 at a local recycling center.It was fun to play around with, but unsuitable for the above purposes. The coupling dogs from the wheels, and the axle were useful though, as was the radio control system. I bought some 10" hand-cart wheels off ebay, along with a pair of 180Watt golf caddy ...</p>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:34:26 -0500 ShC v1 (Simple hexabot Clone version 1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shc-v1-simple-hexabot-clone-version-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ShC v1 (Simple hexapod Clone version 1) Description.This small hexbot its based in the simple three-servo hexapod robot using the Pololu Micro Maestro.This version uses an ATMEL with ATMEGA32U4 and small  shield to connect sensors and servos.   Note: Each square is 2.3 x 2.4 cm &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 Circuit Design1.1 T(ee)nsebo and BrainThe brain of ShC uses a Teensy 2 (Figure 1.1.1) with ATMEGA32U4. Advantages of this board are: the size, price and code compatibility with Arduino. For ...</p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:00:00 -0500Beat Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beat-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First and foremost I would like to thank Fritzl for coming up with this masterpiece in the first place. If it wasn't for him I would have not gotten into robotics at all. Yes this is my first robot, but I have been an electronics nut all my life, so I figured I was up for the challenge. Overall it was the most enjoyable 60+ hours of work I have done in a while. Never ran into too much difficulty (Except for the fact that I'm from the US so shipping was a nightmare, guess that's why things ended up ...</p>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:08:37 -0500Big "M" - The stepperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-m-the-stepper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone. This is my next post on this site. This time I would like to introduce you my next project the &quot;BIG M Stepper&quot;. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This robot is also one of the series &quot;simple robots&quot;. I bulit it in 10 maybe 20 minuts. He has three servos, thre sticks, one bumper switch and Picaxe 8M. It only goes forward. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  I also wanted to build an LDR, but:- I used Pin0 only for programming, - and ...</p>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:49:23 -0500M.A.R.S - 01 (My Autonomous Robot Series)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/m-a-r-s-01-my-autonomous-robot-series<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:11:20 -0500Walter 3.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-3-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, here we go... Please watch the video, it explains a lot.  ******Already an Update.... sigh****** I forgot to add some baby pictures... https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/4228 --This is with the square head and open frame https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2818 --Even earlier.. Check the node # --I can't belive the first motor tests had the drill motors just rubbing against the wheels!! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Top of Top Deck: Main Pics, Lcd's, Input buttons and IR in. ...</p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:48:04 -0500Chaos beetle with videohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chaos-beetle-with-video<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, I would like to introduce you the first robot of my son (Michael). He is nine years old and he often helps me with my robots. This is very simple robot. He make a great noise.  Michael worked for the first time alone with soldering iron. This was great. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  This is the address for people what do not see the video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AiUjjg7KJE &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And here are a few photos: &nbsp; &nbsp; see you later... </p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:39:00 -0500Simple three-servo hexapod walker using the Pololu Micro Maestrohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-three-servo-hexapod-walker-using-the-pololu-micro-maestro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple three-servo hexapod robot using the Pololu Micro Maestro as a controller.&nbsp; The Micro Maestro allows allows me to sequence gaits and integrate sensor readings for obstacle avoidance. I have posted complete build instructions and a video that I hope people will take a look at.&nbsp; Anyone who has decent soldering skills should be able to build this robot in an afternoon or so, and I think that there are a lot of possible variations on the design.&nbsp; Below I have posted some ...</p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:34:02 -0500The Replicated Hand - Prototype 1 (TRH-P1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-replicated-hand-prototype-1-trh-p1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everyone, this is my first post&nbsp;on this&nbsp;great site and also my first robotics project. For my final year Mechatronics undergraduate project&nbsp;I decided to try and replicate the human hand and forearm in a mechanical form, taking into account all the bones, muscles and tendons. This is preferably for applications in, but not limited to, telerobotics. I have named this project The Replicated Hand, which is a tribute&nbsp;to The Replicated Man quest of Fallout 3, of which I'm a huge ...</p>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:27:33 -0500Wireless Ethernet controlled Linux Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wireless-ethernet-controlled-linux-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot for a friend of mine in exchange for some awesome machine shop work.  It features the following components: Max 96 Round Mobile Robot Platform TS-7250 200 Mhz ARM9 Single Board Computer running Linux Hc11 MC Processor Senscomp Sonar UnitsDevantech Compass ModuleLinksys Wireless Broadband Router The purpose of this robot was the develop navigation routines and when those failed, avoid objects. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:36:01 -0500First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It has a Arduino for control and a Adafruit motor controller.  I still have a lot of coding to figure out, having never programmed before this is alot of fun :) </p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:02:05 -0500biomimetic robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biomimetic-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:22:59 -0500Rally-LMR 2010https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rally-lmr-2010<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hallo Guys!!! Because my Remot Control of &quot;Fishing robo(A)t&quot; is broken, have I a little time for next robots. I wanted always to build a Line Follower robot. This is very easy robot. He has two CMY70 sensors, but he can drive with only one sensor.  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Here you can see one CMY70 &nbsp; and here second. &nbsp; I built also one SRF05 Ultrasonic. ...</p>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:57:56 -0500MARC 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marc-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The MARC 1 prototype was used to test some balance software. A small accelerometer was attached to a Stamp PIC. When MARC 1 would tip to one side a servo would move the upper body to rebalance. A simple PID control was used.   MARC 1 was the first in a series of prototypes used in developing a biped robot.</p>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:31:27 -0500Drawing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drawing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was my first robot built without using plans for all of it. technically the foward drive system was taken from another design, but the rest was me. The robot was too sloppy and inacurate, so it got scrapped fairly quickly. In the future, I think i'll look at further ways of making it more accurate, and then look at programming it to perform better </p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:40:01 -0500remote trigger for any compact digi camhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/remote-trigger-for-any-compact-digi-cam<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not sure if it clasified as a robot, either way, its simple! i know the arduino is overkill, soon it will be an attiny13 instead. &nbsp; tripod was free, chocolate box was, well free, i payed for the chocolates! servo was 5$ ish, doorbell was 5$, soon to arrive attiny was 4$. &nbsp; Point in this: I do freeride mountain biking, and sometimes i would like some shots, the button has a handlebar mount, simple press of the button takes a photo :D, there is a small delay, but once i've practised it shouldnt ...</p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:34:48 -0500maze solving in labirinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maze-solving-in-labirin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first robot that I made with my friend (anto), is the first time our robot tournament held on campus, and first win. simple, no aesthetic value, that first impression seeing this robot, but powerful enough to become champion.</p>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:32:44 -0500"SEMI"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/semi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I called him &quot;SEMI&quot; because, he is semi-intelligent. He can comunicate with me, with graphic display, mobile phone. He circumventing obstacles, play music, comunicate, speak, etc.... I'm from Croatia, so my english is no verry good... But you can get more information and pictures here: http://www.elektronika.korisnik.com/moji-projekti/ (you can use google translate to translate my web page   :-)  &nbsp; </p>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:05:16 -0500my tournament bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-tournament-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> this is our front 2 vex geared motors(oposite)to list the arm     the game vex teams play this year is CLEAN SWEEP this is our claw 1 motor this can lift a 30 oz football &nbsp; &nbsp;                          CLEAN SWEEP clean sweep is a game from vex the main goal is to have less balls on you side there is 3 types of balls the green balls=1 point ot 3 in a triangle the orange=5 points the white ball=bonus 10 points only added in the last 30 sec of a match each match ...</p>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:20:27 -0500burgular deterenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/burgular-deterent<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> it is able to reverse,trim 4 of the 6 outputs </p>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:09:01 -0500Arduino Rover By PIKAj00https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-rover-by-pikaj00<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the arduino rover complete kit plus IR turret from www.robotshop.ca. I am useing the Motor shield from Adafruit to control the pan and tilt and 2 motors. Information on this Shield are here http://www.ladyada.net/make/mshield/ . To drive the whole set up im passing on the default duemilanove arduino for the MEGA. this required to drill a whole in the chassis to mount it properly (Worked out amazing).  Here are some photos to show you what i have done so far. Pan and tilt system is built ...</p>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:35:33 -0500Sr.M Maze solving robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sr-m-maze-solving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my maze solving robot. It uses a Arduino RBBB from wulfden.org. It has 2 30:1 micro gear motors.  The robot has 5 reflectance sensors for sensing the line. Its 3 in front are for following and staying on the line. It does this by slowing down a certain motor depending on which way the robot has come off the line. The 2 sensors near the back of the robot on the left and right sides are for sensing the turns in the maze. The maze has many different intersections and it knows what to do at ...</p>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:26:49 -0500Sun_searcherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sun-searcher<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sun_searcher is a type of robot arm. That carries 2 solar panels each of 6 V and 100 mA. There are two geared dc motors as the actuators. I've used two LDRs to detect the positon where the maximum light exists. Sun_searcher scans the coordinates until it finds the optimum light point. Both of the dc motors has an potentiometer, that is integrated to the system in order to detect the coordinates and transfer them to the microprocessor as analog signals. The microprocessors keeps the coordinates ...</p>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:53:14 -0500Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's a line following robot that stops when there is an obstacle in the way and it can also keep track of time for each run. Currently I really want to include a wheel encoder on it, but it's pretty hard since the diameter of the wheel is so small.  Originally it was a mouse maze robot, now I've ripped out all but one of the IR sensors and installed a reflectance sensor array to do line following tasks. Two things that really tick me off about those IR sensors. First thing is that the sunlight can ...</p>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:56:49 -0500Ultrasonically guided robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ultrasonically-guided-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My friend and I are working on a project for school. We have to build a chair that, with one push on the button, falls appart and then reconstructs itself. (See the second vid) So we bought a Picaxe microcontroller, a couple of switches, color sensors and ultrasonic sensors.  Now, before we build the chair, we first need to get used to the programming language and see how the sensors react and so on. And what is a better way to test stuff than building a robot? So we salvaged my old Cybot (a robot ...</p>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:04:20 -0500Scooter Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scooter-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was a fun robot to build.  It's our 4th.  It's the most agile one we've built so far.  The 2 wheels mounted on the center access provides great maneuverability.  I'm using small non-driven castor wheels in the front and rear.  I use a simple toggle switch to toggle between fast / slow modes for outdoor / indoor driving.  It's way too fast to drive indoors in fast mode.  In slow mode, the microcontroller (propeller) just applies a maximum speed it sends to the speed controller.  The ...</p>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:31:39 -0500ATP(arduino tracked platform)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atp-arduino-tracked-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a test platform for me entering to robotics. at the moment there is only tracked chassis,gear-box twin motors,arduino,breadboard . soon I add the  GP2D120 and l293d motor controller and I will program it to do something. ********update - done . simple obstacle avoiding just to test the platform.  movie added. &nbsp; &nbsp; This is my work shop I assembled       </p>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:46:50 -0500STR(Semi Telepresence Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/str-semi-telepresence-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I stole/scavenge my son rc car attached the remote to the pc parallel port with a pnp transistor,I put an IP-CAM on it ,and controlled the all thing with a C# application.  &nbsp;   &nbsp; </p>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:39:20 -0500trincatron3000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trincatron3000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first proper robot built by us. its based on the 'my first robot' by fritsl, can you tell? it took a few hours to put together, then about double that for programming! not my strong point! it is based on the picaxe 28x1, with a srf05 ultrasound jobby for 'sight'. we had a go at using the ringtone wizard to, it worked well  many thanks to all at letsmakerobots.com,there's some great info here. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:31:39 -0500Anthony - My Hybird Sensor Research Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/anthony-my-hybird-sensor-research-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Anthony is a work in progress. The objective of the project is to experiment with a hybrid sensor approach to autonomous navigation. I am using Anthony as a stepping-stone for my dissertation research proposal for post-graduate school next year.  &nbsp; </p>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:55:43 -0500This is my new robot named "FDR" (Futurama Drum Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/this-is-my-new-robot-named-fdr-futurama-drum-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; 3/27/10 I soldered up an 8 watt amplifier kit from kitsrus.com (picture below) to add onto the robot. I will be using PWM into the amp from an extra micro pin to make tones which will be played on the side speakers. This is the next step in adding another level of musical sound to this robot. Then once I figure out PWM rates to tone corrected music notes. I'll be adding another select case to my code, as well as additions to the counter loops. So that the random rhythm-timings will ...</p>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:39:40 -0500Heinz 57 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/heinz-57-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>   The Heinz 57 robot was thrown togather with stuff I had laying around. Quite a mix of Erector set, Lynxmotion, Parallax, Futuba, Honeywell Rouge, and salvaged stuff from old TVs and Computers. Simple is best and I want to see how much I can do with as little external electronic circuits added (not counting I/O). This is also my first attempt using a dual H bridge DC motor driver. The servos were fried Futuba servos convertted to DC motors. The gear box was too useful to just toss. I am using ...</p>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:32:48 -0500Yellow Freak Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-freak-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Last weekend we had a nice weather, and I made a Light in the garden, and decided to make a photo of it with my robot next to it: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I've bought a sampler kit for record/play the drumming on my robot. it's the "Velleman MK174" it records up to 35 seconds of sound. &nbsp; the kit unpacked: &nbsp; then I soldered everything together.the ...</p>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:23:33 -0500Marblephone the Melody Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marblephone-the-melody-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>History: Inspired by Animusic's bodacious films, I was wondering whether a music robot in a much more simple way would be possible to make. Here is what my little boys and I created. Thank you Animusic for activating my imagination, building the music machine that I am calling Marblephone. &nbsp; Technical: Mainly the Marblephone is made of eight magazines, each containing about 20 marbles on a bar. At the  bottom edge of every bar is a solenoid, that drops the bottom most marble. I use a 8 port ...</p>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:55:46 -0500Robot Charliehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-charlie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After some testing with Robot Bravo I realized that it would be helpful to have some other sensors to supplement the camera based vision.  I built a new platform with two sonar and two IR sensors.  Here is video of Charlie operating with only those four sensors. The camera is not used.  Now I have a much better platform to dig deeper into vision processing for object detection, navigation, etc.     </p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:02:30 -0500TV Remoterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tv-remoter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  Here is my latest Bot, modified from the original design. It started as a Line Follower that steered with a servo. That idea did not work as I planned so the bot was converted to a TV remote controlled project. I left the IR line sensors in place so if I ever got an idea to get it working, all it needs is a new program. A Panasonic #PNA4602M IR 38.0 khz receiver picks up the signal from the TV remote. The bot has stop, forward, turn right and turn left controls.  Brains of this bot is the PicAxe-08M ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:50:37 -0500DUO-Xhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/duo-x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>THE PROBLEM STATEMENTTo construct an autonomous machine(15x25cm minimum size) which searches for a vacant place in a jammed parking lot and “parks” itself there without touching any other vehicle present there. After a delay of a few seconds, it has to come out of there and park itself in the next vacant place.   THE ALGORITHM  This was the first complete algorithm. It has been modified a little during the completion of the bot.     int turnvar=1,left=0,right=0;while(1){Readsensors();// ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:04:28 -0500the Greeterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-greeter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> the Greeter, aka the Imp &nbsp;  *edit notification* Oops.  I accidentally racismed. Turns out my original nickname for this little animatronic, (which was an original idea based on the nasty thing's appearance,) is also a racial slur.  Taken originally from African folklore, it got adapted and warped by Br'er Rabbit and Disney's Song of the South, amongst other places.  So sorry folks.  Didn't know what I was saying. &nbsp; &nbsp; HOkay.  So, I don't know that I'd really consider this guy ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:20:20 -05003-Axis CNC Vertical Milling Machine : MazeMill V0.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-axis-cnc-vertical-milling-machine-mazemill-v0-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So the time has finally come, I had some time this weekend and started turning plans and ideas into reality. I have been researching and studying milling machine, professional and homemade ones alike, for many months now. I think i finally have enough information to give it its first go.  Today I recieved 4 step genies and some mosfets, I also have 4 nice steppers on their way from ebay. In the recent months ive collected a variety of bits and pieces which i thought would come in useful, such as ...</p>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:35:22 -0500Mr. First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been reading all the great info on this website for the last month or so.  Was inspired to put together the first 'start here' robot. I followed the recommendations, went with a PICAXE 28X1 as the brains, also the Sharp IR sensor.  The rest was within the ballpark of recommendations. &nbsp; Here is a picture of how everything looked yesterday and my kids (2 girls) and I put together the gearbox &amp; motors, put the wheels on and got the chips on the board.    &nbsp; My girls are really ...</p>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:51:57 -0500RADIYOSP - Robotic Art Do It Yourself Open Source Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/radiyosp-robotic-art-do-it-yourself-open-source-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robotic Art Do It Yourself Open Source Project  The idea is to build a robot experimenting all possibilities of opensource frameworks and libraries with an artistic goal:  Sensibilize on what can be done now with power of passions and hobbies, and how much robotics instruments and possibilities are rising every day. Truly sure to leave out tecno-narcisism I don't use arms and antennas. Design will be minimal. Hardware:  -Only two servos (with wheels) + casterball moves all   -netbook with flash ...</p>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:59:16 -0500Scrap2-D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrap2-d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my version of the famous R2D2.It strolls around, moves its head back and forth and makes Star Wars sounds... Apart from the motors and microcontroller, everything is made out of junk: Scrap, leftovers and dismantled parts.For example, the head is made of a Maraca (Rumba Shaker). The body was a water pipe in its previous life and the legs were tongue depressors (unused - I hope). The brain is a PICAXE 08M, programmable via a socket at the back of the robot. Muscles are two cheap 9g servos ...</p>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:10:39 -0500OSR(Open Source Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/osr-open-source-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>OSR is a major work in progress, It is controlled by the arduino Mega, OSR will has bluetooth capability, so i can control it from my verizon droid eris(android phone), it has an RFID reader and a ping)) rangefinder, and i am still testing, debugging, and adding code.  &nbsp; this looks promising  </p>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:09:58 -0500Hex 1.1, the hexapod https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hex-1-1-the-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*** 1.1 update  ***  The hexapod now has some better code for sensing. The hexapod makes a 360 spin which it takes as 9 point turns. At each point it takes a reading. It compares all the readings and decides which way is best. In the video i demonstrate this with a small gap for the robot to go through. The robot basically is making a simple map, very simple, and finding the biggest hole to go through. The robot still has its curve to the left i need to fix. When that is fixed then this code will ...</p>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:16:46 -0500Mr Mountain Monster aka Mr Suspensehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-mountain-monster-aka-mr-suspense<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mr Mountain Monster (MMM) was originally named Mr Suspense because his main modification to the Mr Basic kit from DAGU is the suspension and flexible drive system. Both the suspension and flexi-drive make use of steel cable. The Mr Suspense blog provides some detail on the design and construction. I've uploaded an introductory video showing one of his first test drives. Now that the basic platform seems road-worthy, it's time to start adding sensors, actuators, etc. The real fun begins... </p>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:00:15 -0500T and E (Trial and Error a Start Here robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/t-and-e-trial-and-error-a-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Like most people I saw a link to the start here robot and was instantly intrerested.  It seemed to marry my interest in techy stuff and my programming knowledge.   So I made some orders online and have built my attempt at it.  It was a bit fiddly in places, and I learnt a few things which I can take forward to mark II.  I bought the following recommended parts (all from tech-supplies.co.uk):USB Picaxe 28 starter kitServo KitMotor DriverSRF005 ultrasonic sensor (preferred the idea of sonic detection ...</p>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:02:29 -0500Christmas Robots!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/christmas-robots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Merry Christmas or the secular, religious, or pagan holiday of your choice. I love this little Christmas ornament from Instructables, so I decided to build some this year. The picture shows a few of the completed bots. I had trouble getting the original circuit working, so I substituted this one from 'Evil Mad Scientist'. The cool thing about this simple little circuit is that the solar panel effectively acts as the dark detector. When there's no light to power the solar panel, a PNP transistor ...</p>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:24:00 -0500Traffic Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/traffic-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The features of this robot are obstacle avoidance line following and detection of the traffic lights.It follows the white path on a black surface and detect the obstacles on its way and overtakes them. Duruing its moving when it sees the red traffic light it stops and wait until green one lights. </p>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:23:53 -0500My first robot, RP-01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-rp-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***As demanded I added a code example of his code. It is really messy and has comments in swedish, finnish and english. As my laptop broke down on me, this is a code I found on a USB stick. It is not his final code, but it works. setup: 'Digital outputs:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; servo 0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Head'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Piezo &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sound 1'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...</p>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:34:49 -0500RoverXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a bot I built a few years ago when I wanted to start learning robotics. More images here. Its based on the Atmel Mega644P MCU and has an dual H-Bridge driving two geared motors with Quadrature Encoders on them.  I first wrote (ok found other examples on the web and then made them better)  interrupt drivers to update two sined long integers holding the movements (forwards and back) at 564 ticks per 1 revolution of the motors (Faulhaber).   It also has an MicroSD card for recording the ...</p>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:24:43 -0500coolbot1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/coolbot1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well this is my first robot nothing to do about it. It’s only some gears a strong motor and 2 dry cells (one battery) in a battery holder, 2 tyres and a switch with a case lock as the face that’s it. But it acts made when I on it. Was very tough to take the video. I just got a brain called ANT and a stronger motor with large wheels. Now what it means is another robot. its finished I thought I will post both the robots together. Read the section below even though its not based on this robot.  About ...</p>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:19:55 -0500New Arduino Mega CNC machine......(UPDATED)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-arduino-mega-cnc-machine-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My new machine, the other one was a prototype, now this one will use all the electronics.... &nbsp; Made with MDF, bigger than the prototype...... Almost done... &nbsp;   My new control box, X, Y, Z axis, DB9 conector for the limit switches, and usb conection to computer. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  Better cable arrangement..... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:36:54 -0500my first robo-tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robo-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first robot made my hands+AtMega8 +l293d +TinyBasic </p>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:01:20 -0500my start here arduino robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;this is my first robot using arduino , it uses a l239d motor driver and is basicaly my atempt at making a start here robot . Parts list : 1) arduino starter pack X1 http://www.robotgear.com.au/Product.aspx/Details/337 2) solarbotics g8 motors and wheels X2 http://www.robotgear.com.au/Product.aspx/Details/316 3) motor mounts for the g8s http://www.robotgear.com.au/Product.aspx/Details/323&nbsp;(i didnt use them but they would be beter)X2 4) infrared sensors X2 http://www.robotgear.com.au/Product.aspx/Details/309 5) ...</p>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:40:59 -0500Minisumohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minisumo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! i'm new here and i would like to share this project of mine. It's a Minisumo-BEAM STYLE. I've always wanted a minisumo and when a member(noiseO)  posted his creation, i knew it's time to start building.      The robot is based on the schematic of SOLARBOTICS SUMOVORE, but what i really used is the biomorphic map of the schematic which is easier for me to understand. And now it's finished. My minisumo.      </p>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:28:34 -0500Retractable Line Follow and New PCB'shttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/retractable-line-follow-and-new-pcbs<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just got another order of PCB's delivered, ones that I designed. New 3A power boards, IR beacons, on-board battery chargers but most importantly, an AWESOME new line-follow board. Just wanted to do a quick, little Walter update and show you what I am up to... We are getting very close to the wonderful final step of paint! So here are the regular boards: New Battery Charger. This is an on-board charger and will stay attached to the robot. It can power the robot as it charges the batterys, has an ...</p>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:11:31 -0500Herbert The 4WD Arduino Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/herbert-the-4wd-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 12-08-09 Hi Guys, More new video...this is Herbert's first attempt at collision avoidance.  Well, it wasn't very successful, lol!  I'm going to spend the next few days messin' with code and then I&quot;ll post another attempt.  Also, I want to thank all of you for the advice on motor controllers and chips...I really appreciate it!  It is such a big topic I need to just sit down and read a bunch of data sheets and web sites, heh.  In the mean time, just to be moving ahead, I bought two ...</p>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:52:03 -0500TemPoehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tempoe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Built this little guy for a mate of mine.The main housing is from a speaker set designed to plug directly into a small MP3 player. The base is a machined aluminium tape head from an old-school VHS player.As far as behaviour goes, TemPoe tries to align its solar panels with the strongest incoming light to keep its cells charged. The 2 LDR photocouples on the back allow for light tracking, while a single LDR inside the case monitors ambient light levels so TemPoe can 'sleep' if there isn't enough light ...</p>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:17:32 -0500MTR - A planetary surface exploration rover - My PhDhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mtr-a-planetary-surface-exploration-rover-my-phd<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My PhD work from concept to implementation :) &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:32:29 -0500-=eXplorer=-https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello &nbsp;First of all, I want to congratulate you for a nice place you made here . I'm glad to find a such passionate and innovative group here. &nbsp; I'll show you my little robot and how it change in past 2 months since I begin to work on it. Version 1, above picture, has simple obstacle avoidance using whiskers and 2 micro switches. CPU - Arduino 2009, drive - 2 hacked servos, power 3s LiIon cells. &nbsp;Step 2 was to made 3 colission detection sensors, using ultrabright red LEDs ...</p>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:50:27 -0500Bender - the line following robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bender-the-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is a line follower for ISTROBOT competition (www.robotika.sk/contest). &nbsp; It's brain is ATmega16 AVR connectable to the PC via Bluetooth - this allows to have the board programmed wirelessly via AVR109-based bootloade or to run some nice rbot monitoring and controling program on the PC or a mobile phone. Line sensor is made of 5 QRD1114 reflectance sensors, the robot has also one GP2D120 IR ranger with analog output mounted on a microservo. &nbsp; &nbsp;The gear is modified kit from ...</p>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:33:31 -0500Powered Exoskeleton (Old)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/powered-exoskeleton-old<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have no video of it, but it was a (very stiff) exoskeleton prototype.  Basically it was just a concept. &nbsp; Main feature: -Gave user the ability to lift between 50 and 90 pounds without any effort &nbsp; Main Problems: -Very stiff; diffictult to walk in -Only one side -Object could only be transported to any aero within 360 degrees (No walking feaure) -Object must have a spot for the hook to go through -Batteries drained easily &nbsp; There have been other prototypes, but they have either ...</p>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:14:15 -0500LadyBugBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ladybugbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet my robotic fridge magnet! :) &nbsp; &nbsp; Once upon a time I was getting into my fridge for another bottle of beer, and after closing the door, my eyes stopped at little funny ladybug magnet... And I thought: &quot;Hmmm... Why don't I build slightly bigger one, intelligent, robotic fridge magnet? :)&quot; In a day or two I already had a rough design in my head and started to collect parts. Controller: Picaxe 08m (this was my first time with it, and I'm pretty happy with it! ) with CHI040 ...</p>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:53:04 -0500QwerkRoverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/qwerkrover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the fusion of my old Qwerkbot project and a 4WD base, with omniwheels replacing the originals. I've also attached one of Oddbot's compound IR sensors for better object tracking.  Details of my (slow) progress can be found on the blog listed above. Latest Update: finally implemented (stationary) pan/tilt object tracking! (See video) </p>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:10:49 -0500GB101LMR "Jack"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gb101lmr-jack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Same video, but now also streaming from a different provider, as some complained that they could not see the first one. I had 2 weekends to complete &quot;something robotish that kids in the mall can play with&quot;, and I was paid to do the job :) I invented this game; GB101LMR &quot;Jack&quot; (this robot) is radio controlled by the player. Object is to move chestnuts from one end of a track to the other. The track was white polystyrene with black tape, and the player loses energy if crossing ...</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:26:47 -0500Minihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Mini robot follows the black path on a white surface it also detects the obstacles on its path. I use pic16f628a microcontroller and sensors cny70, tsop1738 </p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:12 -0500FT Sumo (updated Nov 25 '09 - added IR receiver code)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ft-sumo-updated-nov-25-09-added-ir-receiver-code<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nov 17: This is a new revision of the 1-kilogram sumo robot I entered into last year's competitions at the University of Saskatchewan.&nbsp; The events are hosted by the college of engineering's IEEE Robotics Club which also holds weekly tutorials so that even 1st-year students can learn and build their own sumo robot.&nbsp; The competition has two weight classes: 500grams intended for new builders and 1kg for the rest of us. I really enjoy building competitive robots.&nbsp; This is the first time ...</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:25:41 -0500First robot: Traxxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-traxx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I had a great deal of questions before diving into this project. We all have our little preferences in how things should be. I first focused on choosing the right controller for the job. I settled on an arduino because of the versatility of the board. If i needed to, i could pull the pins, flash a different sketch, and have the board ready for a different project in no time. Afterwards, I could just re-flash the robot control sketch and i'm up and running again. I consider it a great investment.  Second, ...</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:29 -0500Mappy (the mapbot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mappy-the-mapbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> So after putting together and taking apart a few prototypes starting with this ugly mofo I'm finally arriving at something I like. It's a simple start here class sorta robot allthough it has a specific purpose which is: environment mapping. Therefore it is outfitted with a pair of homemade wheel encoders, so that I can measure how much the wheels are turning, and thus calculate how far it is moving. I'm having a hell of a time getting the encoders to work properly though. These IR sensors are very ...</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:46:11 -0500CNC Machine -- Valkyrie-Clone CNChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cnc-machine-valkyrie-clone-cnc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Old pic: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/files/clone_cnc_closeup_1500px.jpg TinHead's Original: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/9006 Vector Drawings: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/files/clone_cnc_vector.pdf (draft)Measurements will be available for these drawings sometime over Christmas Break 2009 or if somebody asks me for it. Specs: ~175mm x ~115mm cutting area Cuts 4" x 6" copper-clad boards (http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p56.htm)Resolution: On a copper-clad ...</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:30:56 -0500IR eye https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-eye<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project is the first step in my motion tracking. This Eye was built and adapted from an LRM post  I use similer parts except my transistors are generic 2222 NPNs, so far all sensors work, next i will be attaching the servo and start adding some logic to it more pictures and a video as soon as I can attach it to the servo &nbsp; </p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:49:41 -0500Guajardo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/guajardo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Before: I had no supplies to build chassis. So I had to improvise using the following objects:Protein cardboard bar box (by the way very delicious)2 DVD protectors that come at the top of the stack when buying DVD'sMain problems were that the chassis could not withstand the weight of the bot board, batteries, and servos and would fold. This would make also make the DVD protectors touch the ground at different angles making the robot move slightly to the left. After: After some time, my buddy ...</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:33:31 -0500Codename Peek-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/codename-peek-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Codename Peek-E is my first robot, well that I built anyway. I own a lot of robots but this is the first time I tried to build one. Peek-E is based off of the &quot;Start Here&quot; robot. I orignally wanted to build a YDM, but after reading all about it, I decided that it is too advanced for me (for now). That is where this robot comes in. My ultimate goal for this robot is simply to teach me, so that I can build better robots. It has taught me a lot so far. The biggest thing it has taught me ...</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:03:02 -0500Mr. Lobsterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-lobster<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Meet Mr. Lobster.He's big, ugly and lazy - but he's also environmentally conscientious.Now in full-colour video! Wow! The small photovoltaic array on his head powers a 600mW double PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell, causing the fuel cell to split stored water in hydrogen and oxygen gas. The gases are stored in 'helium grade' balloons inside the tank that makes up Mr. Lobster's 'abdoben'.The fuel cell then consumes to stored gases and converts them back into water, producing around 2V @ ...</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:09 -0500my first bot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>so this is my first robot it has (4 servos)  3 for three legs  and 1 servo that will rotate the ir range finder a arduino for the brain. it is no ware near done yet the chassy is almost there now it is time to learn the electronic side of it :)</p>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:15:46 -0500Chameleon DAGU Mr Basic Kithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chameleon-dagu-mr-basic-kit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was hoping to finish this robot in time for the Mr Basic DAGU II competition, but I doubt I will have it done in the next 24 hours. Here is what I have so far! Eventually it will drive until one of the whiskers hits something. Then it will stop and try to determine what color the object is that it hit. The color detector shines a red, blue and green light (using a tri-color LED) and measures the amount of light that bounces back. It uses those numbers to do software PWM and drive 3 other tri-color ...</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:57:59 -0500GB6777LMR "Ghost"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gb6777lmr-ghost<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was asked to show some robot-stuff in a mall in a good week from now. My problem is as always lack of time.. so I went for simple and flashy. I am doing some track whti black areas, and making little quick to make robots, one which you can remote control. Magnets on the track will act like power-ups for the player, and if the player is driving over black areas, he will lose energy. Aim is to control a small robot to take some chestnuts from one place to the goal, while avoiding such dangers as ...</p>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:37:14 -0500Issy Goes Fire Fightinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/issy-goes-fire-fighting<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've built several fire-fighting robots, and several walkers, but this is my first walking fire-fighting robot. Issy will compete in the Canadian National Robot Games this November, and then the Trinity Fire Fighting Robot Contest next April.  The first Issy was originally built for Mech Warfare earlier this year. This new version is about 2&quot; shorter in both the width and length directions, a neccesary adjustment to get him inside the rules of the competitions (all entries must fit inside a ...</p>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:38 -0500first and simplehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-and-simple<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Its a pretty fun robot to see what it can climb and what not but I will improve it real soon.</p>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:07:54 -0500La Poulette V3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/la-poulette-v3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all I'm back with the Version 3 of my robot lawnmower. This version doesn't use the commpass but count the pulses on both wheels. It's able to work more than 3 hours and able to take care of about my 500 sq m. more details (in french) on http://hmnrobots.free.fr/wordpress/ I will now work on the automatic &quot;going back to base&quot; </p>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:18:33 -0500The G_Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-g-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone.I am Giovanni Izar.I am brand new to robotics and this will be my first attempt at making one. I will call it “The G_Bot.I have skimmed through the rules and intend to follow them but forgive me if I stray and correct me when I screw up.I have all my parts but I am not sure if they are all correct so if anyone can spot something wrong or out of place please let me know.When I got my Picaxe 28x1 it came with a 3 battery holder. (I got myself a 4 battery holder from RadioShack (The Scource ...</p>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:58:09 -0500Giger: Custom Humanoid Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/giger-custom-humanoid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First post here but figured I would share my most recent work; an EX-106+ servo based custom humanoid robot named Giger. This bot was designed in Autodesk Inventor, and machined from 5052 alloy aircraft aluminum using a Sherline 2000 CNC and some work from Rapid Sheet Metal. He stands 62cm tall, weighs about 5kg and uses a total of 10x EX-106+, 6x RX-64s, and 8x RX-28s. Video shown is rough initial progress, walking gait still needs a lot of work and the IMU data needs to be integrated for dynamic ...</p>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:56:34 -0500Rebuilding an Omnibot2000https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rebuilding-an-omnibot2000<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have always loved the looks of the omnibots and have the bigger ones. I found this omnibot on Ebay and I figured that the box like body would be big enough for bigger batteries and bigger brains. Before I started my build I managed to get the omnibot logicboard to run. This is why I made this video, I couldn´t find any good on the internet. On the video the robot is remotecontrolled using the stock remote. I now got one working omnibot2000 and one with a fried brain. The second one is were the ...</p>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:27:57 -0400My first arduino rover.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-arduino-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot rover I built with an arduino duemilanove and an Adafruit motorshield. It is not my first attempt however. The motors, tracks and metal frame were bought as a kit. The rover uses a Parallax Ping))) sensor to detect objects. I plan to add infrared refectors and bumper switches in the future to make sure it does not drive of the table. </p>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:26:51 -0400litle robo1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/litle-robo1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hey guys i have made my first robot after seeing the solar paneled robot i felt like making one too i searced for a solar panel but i couldnt find one. so i thought i will make a double vibrot (motor powered) i found my old vibrating motor but it only ended up burning it up (even my finger... ouchie) so i took another motor i also found my oldie medicine bottle cap made a hole in it  and fixed into the motor in an improper way( so it will vibrate) and i on it ....... . YIPPEEEE MY PLAN WORKED.that ...</p>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:07:14 -0400ProtoBot (aka ugly mofo)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/protobot-aka-ugly-mofo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wasn't really gonna post this robot, but then I thought what the heck, it IS my 1st robot. Besides the next time one of you guys make a robot that isn't as aesthetically pleasing as you'd like you can always remember: Well atleast it isn't as ugly as that thing Aniss made :) It is a quick prototype for a mapping robot I'm planning and it isn't gonna have a very long life. It's too ugly to live. I just needed to put something together now that I finally have gathered the parts, skills and knowledge ...</p>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:27:03 -0400J9Xhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/j9x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This simple project has a Picaxe 28x2 and a speakjet daughterboard. I layed out the components of it in Google sketchup. Because LMR doesn't allow sketchup files as attachements, I'll refer you to my blog:  http://ve9qrp.blogspot.com/2009/10/robot-plans-in-google-sketchup.html The models of the caster, motor pack and wheels for those I had already bought were luckily already in the Google 3D Warehouse. I added the models of the various layers and, most importantly, of the PCBs that I had already ...</p>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:08:01 -0400Phototropic BEAM vibrobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phototropic-beam-vibrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated 28/10/2009 Added a video of the bot in motion. Description This is my first vibrobot. I've wanted to create a phototropic BEAM vibrobot for a long time but I was not sure how I was going to steer it to achieve the &quot;phototropic&quot; part. After seeing Evil Mad Scientist's Bristlebot I decided to try out a &quot;catamaran-style&quot; bot, essentially joining to Bristlebot's together and driving each side at different speeds to steer. To control the bot's direction two LDRs are connected ...</p>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:15:49 -0400my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-9<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this from a kit.  Preprogrammed IC, and simple IR system.  Great way to learn how to solder onto a circuit board.  Since completing robot, I've detail painted most of the parts and fabricated a body out of a plastic cup.  A set of wheels and a set of legs are included</p>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:23:34 -0400Vac-Bockshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vac-bocks<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; It has a funky name because I like funky names. Otherwise, it's ultimately just a box, with four cpu fans to create suction, and move around and bump into things to avoid them.  &nbsp; I want it to be square, because - corners in the house are square. It's just stupid to make a round vacuum cleaner (in my opinon...)  I want omni directional because I want it to be able to follow a wall to the corner, then move along the next wall without having to turn.  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  So ...</p>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:56 -0400phone gatehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phone-gate<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is actually not a robot,, but im still learning and try to start building one. its my 1st project using PIC.  it is a gate/door that can be open and close by a mobilephone and the gate can call you back when there is accurance of a breack in. i will upload the vidio as soon as possible.</p>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:11:20 -0400Twitch of the Death Nervehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/twitch-of-the-death-nerve<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Controlled by a pic 16f84a microcontroller, it responds to light and shadows in a brightly lit room. Made of plywood, paper clips and popsicle sticks, as far as mechanics.seven servos in all for actuators.The shell is vaccum formed plastic.The video is a bit different than the project at its current stage, as I ultimately wanted more dynamic movement, rather than eye and mouth movement. More video will be coming soon:) The second video is with an arduino duemanilove board controlled by a single potentiometer.I'm ...</p>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:09:05 -0400Ardubot, robot test platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardubot-robot-test-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Ardubot, another Arduino based robot. Its base is the Sparkfun Ardubot. The brain is a Seeeduino V328 Arduino Duemilanove compatible board. Powered by a 7,4V 1100mAh LiPo battery. Motor Controller is the standard Ardubot L293D Dual motor controller. The wheels are the Pololu 42x19 wheels with quadrature encoders. The LCD on top is a DOGM163 16x3lines display. A PCF8574 I2C port expander has been used to limit the ports needed to control the display. The main function of Ardubot for me is ...</p>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:01:37 -0400Fishing ro_bo(a)thttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fishing-ro-bo-a-t<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, Unfortunately I can not build the robot to the end because my RC is broken. I took a few pictures and two movies. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; That is the plan. The robot is controlled by remote control. I hope;). He swims in the water and he fishes. When the fish bites, actuated one bumper switches K2 and picaxe knows that. Engine runs and the fish is pulled.  This is Bühler Star Max 60, 12 Volt: I eaten also the mushrooms ;) Two ...</p>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:49:02 -0400Senior Tricky Trackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/senior-tricky-track<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was basically just a test to see if the rubber track set from Tamyia would fit on a Mr. Basic frame. It took about an 30 minutes while watching TV, to test out different lengths and hotgluing the orange drive-spoke-wheels-thingys onto the wheel shafts of the Mr. Basic. I then took an old mini 6V RC battery and the guts from an old $8.99 RC toy and attached it with strips. I found an old Honda City toy car to scavenge for body and presto the thing was done.Since I work incredibly slow, this ...</p>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:02:09 -0400Extended Project - Arduino robot platform MK3 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/extended-project-arduino-robot-platform-mk3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am building this robot for a course i am currently enroled in, the Edexcel Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This course requires you to complete a project of your own choice, the outcome in this case will be an artifact, the robot. The robot is designed to be an experimental platform aimed at anyone wanting to get into hobby robotics, phisical computing or Arduino in preticular. The robot will be designed with a number of inbuilt featues aswell as room for the user to experiment with their ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:43:53 -0400my first robot "Number 3"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-number-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>first update Number 3 has now 2 picaxe 18X, a little lcd, a tilt sensor  and 2 switch in front the 2 picaxe speak with serial wire (sorry for my english i am french) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  hello ...</p>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:15 -0400IR SENSOR ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-sensor-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot, it is the same basic &quot;cutting board&quot; robot but now using the Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F to avoid objects and walls. The code have comments and functions in portuguese like frente() = forward(),  it was the way i found to undestand how to do it and to help other people from my country to understand it too. I think it is very basic code and if you have some advice to improve it .. it is welcome! After testing i found that the values readed by the sensor have the following ...</p>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:08:23 -0400dimble xfhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dimble-xf<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hello , this is my first robot , it is intended to be a long term project  kinda like CtC s WALTER , so far i only have the motors and motor drivers . motor drivers : i got 2 of these http://secure.oatleyelectronics.com//product_info.php?cPath=94&amp;products_id=206&amp;osCsid=741a01630f6850aa2b9303828e35c098 their from oatley electroincs -a fantastic australian site .i have built 2 of the boards and tested 1 ,it works !! but so far it is controled by a trim pot . heres a couple of pics of the ...</p>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:11:48 -0400Leohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/leo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Main Goal : To listen for a knock at the door and then notify the human occupant of the house.  Eventually will be an AUV, complete with charging station.  Sensors not yet implemented :  Voltage sensors Hall  Effect Sensors on the front idlers (ordere) Sonar Range Finder IR Range Finder PIR sensor  &nbsp; From Leo the Bot Ghetto Hinges or how to upcycle your soda can into bad bot parts &nbsp; Got them replaced with regular hinges but still need to replace the back bumper, I'll post a pic of ...</p>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:50:18 -0400Multifunctional Tank 01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multifunctional-tank-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, I renewed my old robot. I upgraded its software in order to act more reasonably. I detached compas, odometer and fix-distance IR sensors. They were unnecessary to find the target and bring it home. Target is found by laser-finder in combination with ultrasound. Orientation of robot is now "memorised" from previous maneuvres. This is not very precise, but for short tasks like this it is sufficient. &nbsp; Also I finetuned the gripper sensors which are "mission critical" on order to see if ...</p>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:48:43 -0400Ugly-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ugly-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hey there, this is the first robot Ive ever made... and not the sturdiest of machines.... or prettiest. Just a rover. My first Arduino project was a joystick operated 3DOF arm, this seemed like the next step and, opposed to the arm which I used other peoples code and just stuck the pieces together, this code is mostly mine... as clunky as it is. I started looking into building robots as a way to better learn coding as I’ve only really stared this year for the day job… and I always wanted ...</p>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:12:16 -0400Mr. Wake [Mr. Basic V2.0 challenge]https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-wake-mr-basic-v2-0-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, It came to the piont Mr. Wake got some shape, so I'm posting it here. Wake is Mr. Basic V2.0 contest entry, and he is intelligent annoyeing alarm clock bot :D. Right now his hardware is pretty much finished except the alarm clock itself.I'll be posting updates and videous as I progress through building process. :) UPDATE 4-Oct-2009 As you can see from new main picture Mr. Wake has got his new bumper and his head reconfigured. While testing his running behaivour I found out he is going to break ...</p>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:56:24 -0400Berylhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beryl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok this is my new bot Beryl (cause she's blue...) This is my big robot, intended to have a nano/pico-ITX PC inside with windows XP.&nbsp; She is powered by a 5AH SLA battery, And has 2X 12V 120rpm lynxmotion motors to get around.&nbsp; There is a webcam mounted on the front, which I will be using via OpenCV for face recognition.&nbsp; I have already begun developing the software for this in C#.&nbsp; I am not sure at the moment whether I will use and arduino or my old make controller to interface ...</p>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:02:15 -0400W.A.L.T.E.R. v1.xhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/w-a-l-t-e-r-v1-x<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>W.A.L.T.E.R. is my experimental and learning robot platform and will never be complete.&nbsp; This is the first robot I built, back in 2006 - W.A.L.T.E.R.. It was named by a friend of mine and became the Wheeled Autonomous Learning Terrain Exploring Rover. I originally called him Octabot due to his shape. V1.x used a Basic Micro Basic Atom microcontroller and a few Servo Erector Set brackets from Lynxmotion. He was completely driven by continuous rotation servos and was based on the Octabot II kit ...</p>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:30:47 -0400Wally - well that's what everyone calls him.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wally-well-thats-what-everyone-calls-him<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot in a few years, I took some time off.  So far everyone has said he looks like &quot;WALL-E&quot; So I just named him Wally. I'm still working on programming, but so far he can wander about the living room using the PING sensor looking left, right, and center to avoid collisions with furniture and people. Kind of the &quot;Lewis and Clark&quot; behavior described in the &quot;Mobile Robots&quot; book. As for the Tech Stuff; Wally has a BasicX-24 Microcontroller, My own Design ...</p>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:15:42 -0400#2 - unbalancedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2-unbalanced<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>DESCRIPTION: This is my second robot, and my second balance-bot. With this robot I try to improve and learn. My goal is simple; understanding. ABSTRACT: My intention with this paper is to document the robots progress so far and to create list of thing which have to be done to see it finished. I will do this by first creating a overview of the parts in use. Secondly I'll provide some information on how I plan to proceed.MICRO CONTROLLER: I'm using 2x ATmega328P. One is used to control three feedback-LED's ...</p>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:37:16 -0400(Sin alpha)^2 + (Cos alpha)^2 = 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sin-alpha-2-cos-alpha-2-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys!I present you my sixth robot. It`s from plywood and it´s very light robot. It can be moved in the middle. He receives four strong (12kg/cm) servos modiefied for continuos rotation and four servos for control. It can dance &quot;sine or cosine&quot; and it can overcome various obstacles I wanted to actually write chalk &quot;I Like LMR&quot;, but i need more time for programming. Here some pictures: &nbsp; </p>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:35:26 -0400cutting board photovore Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cutting-board-photovore-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, That´s my first robot using a cutting board base... it has a grip to hold! ARDUINO Duemilanove and full rotation servos from sparkfun. </p>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:06 -0400Mini Comp Fire Fighting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-comp-fire-fighting-robot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My local robotics group does mini competitions every few months. For October '09 the mini comp is small scale fire fighting. So this is one of my 3 entries. &nbsp; Parts List: Inex Chassis cut downPololu gear motorsPololu wheelsInex IR SensorsInex Controllerhobby gear motor and prop &nbsp; </p>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:37:59 -0400MiniEric robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/minieric-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my latest robot, still work in progress. It will take a while until it gets finished, as I want to make it more and more complex. I intend to add every functionality I can to this robot. But here is the description: &nbsp;MiniEric was born because I needed a multipurpose test platform&nbsp;to develop code for my big butler robot (Eric). I wanted a small replica of the big robot, incorporating almost all features, like: object retrieval, interaction with humans, mapping, object recognition, ...</p>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:47:58 -0400Drawbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drawbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  See the video at http://alexleut.com/drawbot.html This was my first legitimate &quot;robot.&quot; I hacked it together from an arduino and a RC car chassis. Bizarrely, the forward/backward for the drive motor was pretty unproportionate. Because of this, my attempts at doing stuff like rendering golden spirals (via a little fibs generator) didn't work, so I just ended up using stuff in its way to keep it from getting out of control. I plan to make a more controllable bot, maybe this time with ...</p>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:07:04 -0400STBot - Surveillance and Telepresence https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stbot-surveillance-and-telepresence<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my currently on-going project. Basic concept is a robot having telepresence and independent surveillance capabilities. It has Arduino-board handling all the low-level stuff, motors and sensors. Arduino is connected to Asus eee-pc which handles intelligent decision and telepresence stuff, wi-fi and so on. The pc runs probably java-software which commands arduino. Idea is to have two modes, one being independent roaming and surveillance and when spotting a human, maybe send alert  to somebody. ...</p>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:06:30 -0400Beagleboard - Arduino hybrid robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beagleboard-arduino-hybrid-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Beagle-Arduino robot will use a Beagleboard for high-level robot functions: image processingartificial intelligencespeech synthesisvoice recognitioninternet connectivity And an Arduino for low-level functions: motor / servo controlsensor input &amp; outputbattery monitoring The two microcontrollers will be connected by USB, along with a USB webcam mounted on a servo pan/tilt mechanism, and a USB wifi dongle for internet connectivity. Basic tank treads will provide movement, possible being ...</p>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:50:17 -0400SDD Mr. Lawnghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sdd-mr-lawng<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to radically change the Mr. basic model, but still keep as much as possible of the original kit.Starting from left on the main picture, you can see a big yellow water tank (and some of the orange water pump) above the red rear wheels. some Meccano parts are used to make a roof over it, and the electronics will be mounted up here. In front of the roof there's a wireless camera mounted on a GM10 motor. The camera motor is mounted on the back of the paint stick holding a SRF05 distance sensor. ...</p>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:50:23 -0400GRAB-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/grab-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 2011-10-06: Melty, melty Poor GRAB-E. His foolish creator left him in the garage for a few days after taking him home from a trip. The hot summer sun melted his polymorph sonar bracket and parts of this tracks. Last night I got around to carefully picking off the slagged polymorph. I remounted the sonar with hot glue for now. New tracks just arrived this afternoon, so hopefully I can fit him up today. I also tried out some new NiZn batteries in GRAB-E. They are AA sized and have a nominal ...</p>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:43:38 -0400Cyclops https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cyclops<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Cyclops is a obstacle avoider robot with one obstacle detector. This obstacle detector is prepared with an IR led and IR receiving module. To detect the obstacle all around the robot the obstacle detector was mounted on a stepper motor. The stepper motor comb the surroundig of robot by turning clockwise and counterclockwise. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The stepper motor is controlled with ULN2003, and to control the dc motors a L293D motor driver IC was used. The main circuit of Cyclops ...</p>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:54:02 -0400YellowTrack - Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellowtrack-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>YellowTrack is a very simple robot that I wanted to build for approach to robotics. I used Arduino Duemilanove board as control card for the servo who move the wheels suitably modified, and as reading for any sensor environment. I realized with the structure of PVC. The only current sensor that mounts the robot I recovered from anumber of parts in its possession. I realized, moreover, a small control card for the servants of the wheels, withthe L293D integrated, controlling the servo Hitech ...</p>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:03:38 -0400rambling robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rambling-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i am trying to build a metal detecting robot. i do not know anything about them but i used to do a lot of programming   so i just took a self propelled mower, took off the blade. i make it go in an ever-decreasing-circle. I paid a local electrical engineering company to interface to my metal detector thru the headset. When the headset goes off, it activates a signal which activates a solenoid to paint a spot on the ground where the metal is. I can completely cover an acre or 2 in an hour. I use ...</p>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:16:40 -0400The Cardboard Cruiserhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-cardboard-cruiser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello fellow builders. Here is the robot I have been working on. I call him the cardboard cruiser. It's basically a start here bot with my own code. Not very exciting as it has been done before, but I am still getting familiar with everything. I wrote the code myself and am not entirely satisfied with it. All it does basically is drive slightly towards objects it sees untill it runs into them, then it drives towards the biggest openning and repeats. Improvements I plan on making eventually Replace ...</p>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:48:14 -0400Tank wars!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-wars<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description: September 16, 2009:  This is a small platform I'm designing to test different control algorithms for my undergrad thesis. It's simple so far, consisting of a pic18f452 microcontroller, USB to UART board and dual motor driver board, both from Sparkfun and the ubiquitous tracked chassis from Tamiya. Optical encoders are present, but not incorporated into the circuit yet.  As of a few minutes ago, I got a simple Python script running that accepts input from the keyboard to control movement. ...</p>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:25:24 -0400Mail-E, a mail-checker robot - now also checks LMR RSS!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mail-e-a-mail-checker-robot-now-also-checks-lmr-rss<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As i'm waiting for the last missing parts for my &quot;big&quot; project, i play and make few experiments so i learn new stuff... those days i work on serial communication pc/picaxe, and there it is :                          a papercrafted Wall-E (because there aren't enough wall-e on LMR ^^ ) that warns me when i have new e-mails.It's almost finished but not yet. For now on one hand i can control it (head and arms) from a small VB software as you can see on the video. The ...</p>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:19:31 -0400Huckstable 1 - Theo Jansen Inspired Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/huckstable-1-theo-jansen-inspired-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is a large prototype of a robot inspired by the Theo Jansen walkers.  The four legs are controlled by servo and interfaced through a Parallax server controller.  Because it is only a prototype, I am using the Parallax sumo bot microcontroller. The final bot will have a styren half circular shell with close proximity object detection towards it's left and right.  Perhaps I will add a swivel mounted sonar for fun, but probably not as this is a prototype for a much smaller (less then 2&quot;x2&quot;x2&quot;) ...</p>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:54:17 -0400Sunseeking BEAM walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sunseeking-beam-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Thought I'd share my most recent project here on this great site Just a simple BEAM walker, but I guess I got a bit carried away when designing it &nbsp; More photos on my Flickr page; HERE </p>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:31:41 -0400Chess Playing Robot V1 (replaced with V2)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chess-playing-robot-v1-replaced-with-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my first version of my chess robot. I gave up on this one and built version 2.Description:&nbsp;Yes it is a crazy idea that will be hard to do. With that stated this is how i plan to do it. &nbsp; THE CHESS BOARD: &nbsp;Will be a custom made board that will have 2 metal contacts on the top of each square and a metal contact on the chess piece that will connect the 2 and make the input high. It will most likely have a box like base where all the electronics will go. Will have stripe ...</p>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:52:53 -0400FirstBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/firstbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is propably fourth or fitfh evolution version of my first finished and working robot ever built. It has Oopic-R controller as brains, 2 cont.rot. modified servos as drive system, 2 SRF04 sonars as obstacle detectors and 1 GP2D12 Ir-sensor to see edges of tables and such. And also lcd-display to help debugging. It serves as generic testing platform for new hardware and new algorithm ideas. Nowdays i'm more of a arduino-fan but oopic is also nice board. &nbsp; Side view: Top view:  Front ...</p>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:50:50 -0400Rickshawhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rickshaw<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot ever built using RF control interfaced through a microcontroller. Its named &quot;Rickshaw&quot;, because it kind of looks like one. The remote is a standard key fob remote, broadcasting at a low 315Mhz. So when you press a remote button. A low level RF frequency is sent to a RX3400 Low Power ASK Receiver IC board. Then to a HT12D decoder board that's interfaced to the micro via reading digital inputs spread over 4 pins. This in turn directs (through code) which motor, or direction ...</p>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:05:00 -0400CO2.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/co2-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my robot CO2.1 which is a prototype for a future robot. It is run with an Arduino Pro Mini and has 6 QRD1114 lne sensors, a Sharp GP2Y0A21YK range finder mounted on a bracket, which is mounted on some servos, which are mounted in their servo erector set bracket's (from Lynxmotion), which is mounted on a blue pvc sintra sheet (from solarbotics). (lots of mounting) When complete, this robot will have a line following mode and an obstacle avoiding mode. And maybe some awesome combination ...</p>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:52:44 -0400MBF v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mbf-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> MBF v1 (Mobile Bot Follower)  Description.This small bot will follow a white line over a black ground. The line  could have discontinuities of 0.5 cm or 1 cm.  Also, it can contain bifurcations, so the bot must decide wich line to follow and know if it is the end of a line or a discontinuity.    The hardware uses an Arduino Duemilanove with ATMEGA 168 and two personal shields for it.This bot is design for competition. Working ...1 Circuit Design1.1 Motuino v1.2The Motuino board is used to ...</p>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:51:46 -0400zingohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zingo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is undernieth my bot. I got the caster from ace hardware. The two motors are from a rc car called thunder tumbler. we used wire ties to hold it in one place.</p>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:14:56 -0400YASHR - yet another start here robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yashr-yet-another-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my &quot;start here&quot; robot. It is not very solid yet... i'm working on that, and also on the code... trying something similar to the navigation from part 2 but with the hardware from part 1 of the &quot;start here&quot; robot. It was built with some ice cream sticks for the body, cardboard for the wheels, everything attached with double sided tape, blue tape, and some cotton thread.   As you can see in the video this is just an initial prototype and it still does fall apart sometimes. &nbsp; I'm ...</p>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:41:40 -0400Bug a tron.....T2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bug-a-tron-t2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Having finally got the CNC mill working, I've built another Robot. Its straight off the mill, and I couldnt wait for the battery box I designed the holes for to arrive so I cable tied the box I had onto it as the double sided foam tape wasnt up to it :) I'll post more when it gets done :D  &nbsp; </p>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:07:50 -0400Mini Comp Fire Fighting Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-comp-fire-fighting-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My local robotics group does mini competitions every few months. For October '09 the mini comp is small scale fire fighting. So this is my second of my two entries. Rutherford Robotics Tankbot Chassis Tamiya duel motor gear boxInex microcontrollerSharp Ranging Sensorsa dc hobby motor with fanI'm using Logo Basic to program this robot. &nbsp; The first video shows it wall following during a test run. &nbsp; &nbsp; The second video is from a previous mini comp where I ran this robot. The goal ...</p>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:12:37 -0400Walter 2.1 Walter Gets His Voice!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-2-1-walter-gets-his-voice<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>*** Update 9.27.09 *** BIG UPDATE BIG UPDATE BIG UPDATE!!!!  Well, it has happened! Walter has gotten his voice... I was a bit surprised however, he is American made but is English brains still remember thier origins it seems! Who knew that Walter was English? Watch the top video... &nbsp; &nbsp; Hey Folks, I know it has been a while since my last Walter update. Been busy. This is really not quite a proper post, with tons of details, but really, I just need to get something up. The video is pretty ...</p>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:15:15 -0400BlueBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>BlueBot is a simple tracked robot controllable and programmable via Bluetooth (Bluetooth module OEMSPA310). Chasis based on Tamiya Track and Wheel Set is bought in our robotics shop and a little bit modified by me (the top plexi plate). The brain is ATmega88 MCU with burned bootloader based on AVR109 modified so that I can flash it over air (I don't have to press any button as usual). Motors are driven by L293D dual H-Bridge. Bluetooth is also used for seeing data from sensor amd remote control. ...</p>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:33:28 -0400Rampagebot V4 Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rampagebot-v4-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot features the Arduino bootloader with ATmega168 microcontroller and motor control circuitry built-in. A battery module plugs in through a stackable arduino shield compatible pinout. The video to the left is a simple motion tracker device built around a Sparkfun Atmoic 6-DOF board. A QT4 client was built on Ubuntu and PlayerStage allows you to communicate to a RRobot over Zigbee. The server and client can run on a Gumstix Overo processor running at 600Mhz.  Currently, Ubuntu supports the ...</p>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:32:49 -0400O-voiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/o-voider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated 9/6/09 I got bored and built a simple object avoider robot that I'm gonna donate to my local high school robotics group. Its a Pololu tracked base, 2 Sharp ranging sensors, and a Inex controller. I swapped the sensors to Sharp GP2D120's after these pictures were taken. I also did the suggestions from the other LMR members by crossing the sensors. Then changed my code to use more of the sensors range, and maxed the robots speed. Video 3 shows the improvements you guys suggested, which clearly ...</p>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:23:06 -0400Work in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First project board : ) Its basically a 40x1 hooked up to a l293d, with a bi-color LED. All the random pins are for either ground or power, with 2 being analogue in's for my 2 sharps (ping still isnt set up). I've also added a 5v regulator via oddbots schem. (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/3880) and will soon add a DC barrel plug so I can connect my 9v wall adapter when testing.  &nbsp; &nbsp;  ITEMS LEFT TO DO: Connect LCD w/ serial backpack to Serial out on picaxe? I'm not ...</p>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:31:32 -0400Telepresence Robot (XMOS Challenge)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/telepresence-robot-xmos-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a Telepresence robot, it is intended to be connected to the Intenet (Wifi) and allow a remote person to interact with the (remote) environment. Whilst not in telepresence mode it will interact with people locally. The project is based on the work of the leaf.org with some components from NASA's Claraty project. High level functions, planning/mapping/video processing is done on a mini-ITX with cut down Linux (puppy) running software ported from the leaf project and Calarity. Low level functions ...</p>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:17:41 -0400Mini Comp Fire Fighting Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-comp-fire-fighting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My local robotics group does mini competitions every few months. For October '09 the mini comp is small scale fire fighting. So this is one of my two entries. Pololu round chassis Tamiya duel motor gear boxTamiya truck wheelsTamiya bearing casterInex brand IR sensorsInex microcontrollerdc hobby motor with a fanI'm using a graphical programming language. &nbsp; The first video shows my first test run. The second video shows my second run after some tweeks. Also note the battery's died during the ...</p>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:05:48 -0400LLAFhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/llaf<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I haven't posted a Lego robot or a line follower, so I thought I'd do both together. Line followers have been done to death. I've blown the dust off my Lego RCX. Yes, that's right: Noah had one of these controlling the Ark, but we haven't seen any BOA-bots in ages. Time to get back in the saddle. There are three things going on here: 1) It's got 2 light sensors and a bit more intelligence than the time-honoured &quot;change direction when you loose the line&quot; type algorithm. 2) I've added a ...</p>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:55:50 -0400Delta bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/delta-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hallo everybody, this is my first LMR entry (not the first robot I build) I made this delta robot over the weekend. About two week ago i saw a video of an industrial delta robot and i was intrigued by the simplicity of the principle but the complexity of the movements it could make.So i thought, I'm gonna make one. So i bought three servos some ball joints and some aluminum strip.The metal base plate I had laying around. Just as some some nuts and bolts.I used an arduino i took out of another robot ...</p>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:31:19 -0400After the failure of the Quadruped....the come back THE IR bObOt !https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/after-the-failure-of-the-quadruped-the-come-back-the-ir-bobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Héyo it’s a serious business gays!  The IR bobot avoiding obstacles with perfection! It’s my first true programming robot ! Meanwhile the official video (I haven’t with what filmed it), Here is a video (bad quality) where I sent the robot to explore (video3) under my bed (it hasn’t found anything interesting, he just messed up some spider home lol).The other is where I tested the PIBT (Philips IR bObOt télécommande) (video4)  Video 1 is with the first style ! I change it after because ...</p>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:03:17 -0400Mini mobile platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-mobile-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, its my first robot project posted on this site. It's mobile platform intended to improvement. At first, few things about mechanics:  motors: 2 es-030 Servos modified for continous rotation, with steering method left chassis: lower plate (pcb material, i don't know how it is in english :&lt;), with batteries and servos glued with double adhesive tape and screws mounted for holding pcb in upper level. It also has a little slider glued do the second side of the chassis. Wheels are from my local ...</p>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:09:14 -0400Revenge of the Hexapod, the Quadruped that never worked.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/revenge-of-the-hexapod-the-quadruped-that-never-worked<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>3 years pass since I progressed; now I know a little program the PICMy goal in this new project was to create a robot worthy of the name, programmable! With a microcontroller I managed to find a 16f84! I haven't Servomotor so this is what I did! I bought 8 toys &quot;made in china&quot;:.....Brutally sacrificed!!! &nbsp;   The mechanical part of the servo was successful. For the electronics part I took a L298, I find it difficult!!, because I could not use a classic H-bridge, coz I had 8 motors, ...</p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:39:45 -0400push up robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/push-up-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this robot is simble and could be made in an hour  ( sorry,video quality is low )</p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:09:41 -0400"Doudah" robot worms https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/doudah-robot-worms<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another &quot;thing&quot; that does not sound like a robot  DOUDAH = worms in Arabic  The chassis is a rule of 30cm cut in half.  One motor used + 2 gears walls  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;     &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:00 -0400Light Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my 2nd robot, and 1 which looks like a robot lol  In this robot I have done nothing for the scheme, I took everything in a site that I can not find :(, I just a little change it because I haven't found the transistors request.  The chassis is a CD (the CD of gta vice city lol) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  the motors are motors of toys, made in china ^^    &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   </p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:46:35 -0400MicroMousehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micromouse<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:09:26 -0400AMLP 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/amlp-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This isn't my first robot, but it is the first one I'm posting on here.  After reading through  Tobi , I figured I should put this one on here.  I really wish I had taken more pictures of the development process.  The wife is sorting through the 236 pictures I have of it on my old phone right now.  Yes, that is 236, not a typo.  Some I can't post here because of the location I was taking them at, and still have standing non-disclosure agreements with that company.   No there are no typos in ...</p>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:58:26 -0400Hexapod of the second world war!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod-of-the-second-world-war<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Sorry if I hurt posted. this is my first post, and I'm not very good in English :)  &nbsp; My very first robot.... I know it's… a just toy, it's a real stupid, to begin on robotics it’s not the thing with which to start, It is more an artistic thing rather than robotics.It’s because I am there where there is anything for creating robots, we have just simple electronic components Ps : This country is Algeria and I suffer…..lol Well, I was 17 years I was a little naive and I just started, ...</p>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:50:05 -0400Omniwheel Growbot with Flexable Body additionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omniwheel-growbot-with-flexable-body-addition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Here is the new addition to my Omniwheel Growbot. I constructed a body using 2 peices of plexaglass and sandwitched the servos inside. I used a peice of weather stripping on the top of the servo to resctict movement. It is easy to change angles and motor placements. It worked a little better then the circuit board prototype but still far from perfect. I tried on several types of floors. Wood panel, light carpet and concrete. I also changed the wheels to single wheels instead of double wheels. ...</p>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:30:24 -04003 axis robot arm designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-axis-robot-arm-design<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello guys; Here is my first robot arm 5 axis design.The robot will be control through serial interface using microcontroller and PC based. The mechanical parts has been design using software Space Claim. Now im in process to laser cut the body ad maybe i can make is as a product to sell.Wait for another updates and happy robots.Please visit my website here: www.bizbot-technology.myportal.my below is the video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UxrquUnNd0 </p>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:45:26 -0400Protobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/protobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> 01SEP09  Video finally got him moving.  he's not exactly the brightest bulb, but i'm proud of him.  I had to redo the Tamiya gearbox down to the 203:1 from 58:1 to better work with the controller.  figured i'd leave his mistakes in the vids to mark later improvements, so don't make too much fun of him, he's trying.  also i'm marking him as complete, simply due to his completing his basic designation, but i'll definitely be making some tweaks. &nbsp; 24AUG09  Updated pics &nbsp; this is ...</p>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:16:02 -0400Light Line Follower Robot (Autonomus Light Path)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-line-follower-robot-autonomus-light-path<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is designed for leading people to their sits in cinema, theatre.. etc by controlling their tickets and accompanying them. It is basically a line follower robot, but its path makes it different from other standart line followers. The path is also autonomous, it is controlled by a PIC16F877A according to a ticket control system. By reading the ticket with CNY70 reflective optical sensors it decides the necessary path to the sit and define the path by lightening it. Therefore, the robot can ...</p>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:42:28 -0400Robot Buggyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-buggy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My First Robot It's a simple modified RC buggy, designed to follow light. Picture (Before the Tragedy) &nbsp; TRAGEDY! I was having Test Run, suddenly it missed light and baang into the wall! The front tire broke! As you can see from the picture, the front bumper is already broken, the tire directly hit the wall and broke. For your information, this RC Buggy is about 10 years old, lol. Yeah, it is my elder bro's. I asked him if I could make Robot out of it, he said, yeah why not. I don't have ...</p>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:12:42 -0400Sun Chaserhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sun-chaser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Not much to say about it at this point; this little guy is basically going to be a living ornament.He's looking pretty ugly at the moment but once I've finalised the power systems I plan on building a wire frame to cover everything above the legs, and then I'll wrap the frame in fuzzy black fabric. The obscure glass tube dangling around on the right of the main photo is going to be the 'beak', which lights up when the bot chirps using the piezo speaker. The two pairs of LEDs flopping around on the ...</p>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:12:43 -0400The spin bot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-spin-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:16:53 -0400Omniwheel Growbot test #2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omniwheel-growbot-test-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Here is another short clip at my Omniwheel Growbot programmed to run in 10 directions. Alot of mechnical problems for sure. Time to mabe make a more sound body. I am not sure if 2 wheels per axis are better then 1 wheel per axis considering surface contact vs drag. Also think the speed of a continous servo is not fast enough. Does anyone know the RPM of a Futuba standard servo? Any input would be appreciatted as usual. Back to the basement robotics lab. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:14:47 -0400Peter Rush - Walking Biped Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/peter-rush-walking-biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started working on Peter a few weeks ago. And although he is yet to take his first full steps, progress is moving along nicely. I will try and post updates as things change. &nbsp; // Update August 14, 2009 Added new video: Peter Rush Biped Robot H-Bridge Test &nbsp; //Update August 19, 2009 Added new video: Biped Robot C# Control Center - Peter Rush &nbsp; //Updated August 30, 2009 Added new video: Biped Robot Doing Squats &nbsp; //Updated September 23, 2009 Added new video: Robot Leg / Ankle ...</p>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:22:04 -0400Mini Monster Boe Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-monster-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot and first time using a microcontroller. Electronics is easy for me but programming is another can of worms. I would like to thank all the guys in the Parallax forum for answering my dumb software questions. They have excellent support. Rather then re type everything I am including 2 links to the Parallax forum finished projects section. Everything is pretty well documentted if interestted. Also a short movie clip. I am new here and like the international ideas here.  Many ...</p>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:42:29 -0400Ball-E (Bugs worked out!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ball-e-bugs-worked-out<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot. It's going to run off of an Arduino Diecimila. It will have 3 servos, used for movement. I currently have 2 of them up and running. My plan is to take a 3rd, and suspend weight (about a pound of polymorph or lead) from it. I will use it to keep the base paralell with the ground. It will drive in a wierd way: the 2 servos I already have will rotate, trying to turn the platform. As the platform is weighed down by the 3rd servo and its load, the platform will stay steady, as ...</p>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:24:49 -0400Object Lifterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/object-lifter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is My First Robot.  It Lifts the Object using Remote .There was Problem to Drive the Robot using Motors using Gearbox.   I had used a CD Rom for Upward And Downward movements while a simple Dc motors clamp the Object the only Problem is to drive my robot around. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:02:02 -0400Robot Bravohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-bravo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Video added August 16, 2009.  I'm using this platform to experiment with vision processing.  It uses the Blackfin Camera with the Matchport WIFI module. The chassis is made of 1/8&quot; light plywood, bass wood, and balsa wood.  So far it does pretty well with line following. Now I need to work on some vision based obstacle avoidance so that it can stray off the electrical tape.  I am using a first surface mirror to split the camera's view in half so it has a simultaneous view forward and rearward. The ...</p>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:04:27 -0400Robot Alphahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-alpha<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot.  Basic obstacle avoidance attempted, but it turned out that one of the servos wasn't working right, so it mostly just went in circles. </p>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:14:56 -0400Omniwheel Growbot prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omniwheel-growbot-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  I am new here and this is my second robot using a microprocessor. Electrinics in no problem for me but programming is new to me. I can see this bot will be alot more programming and tweeking then my first mini-monster Boe Bot (working on documantation). Spent around 6 hrs. just retrofitting the wheels. I plan on eventually going with 3 ultrasonic sensors or 2 Sharp IRs with an ultrasonic in the middle. Also planning on adding a 4 button R/C  controller and mabe a compass. Not sure if the Parallax ...</p>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:10:19 -0400Borg-Ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/borg-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I was at the Disney store in the local mall, and I saw this R/C Wall-E toy, which actually looked big enough to stuff some electronics into, so I just had to do it :-) I call him Borg-E because the way the maxbotix ultrasound sticks through the plastic &quot;lens&quot; reminded me of a borg from star trek. The microcontroller is the Arduino Diecimila I used to have in drumbot, with an Adafruit motor/servo driver shield stuck on top.  He is powered by an internal 6xAA battery pack, and can drive ...</p>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:21:24 -0400BewBit - Searches for lighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bewbit-searches-for-light<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Simple and yet fun to make arduino bot. Just follows the strongest light source. Using two LDRs, a modified pico and 1xAA and 2xAA battery packs, to give out 4,5 volts. Just enough to power theSN754410 and motors. But it gets around. Had a little accident, it drove over a carpet, or it came about 30cm into it and some funny gear-whining noise came :PA lot of hair in the gearbox, had to take it apart and clean it. Future plans: * Crash sensor, a small micro switch in front.* Speaker, plays sound according ...</p>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:18:34 -0400Wall-E Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A simple Wall-E robot I converted from a toy that had a tethered remote control. Doesn't do anything fancy but is cute. I wanted to do it as a challenge to see if I could fit it all in a small space. There is a bump switch on the front that theoretically should make the robot reverse and turn but currently it's not very effective. It just hits the object and keeps running into it.  The bumper switch is also used to turn it on and off by holding it down. &nbsp; I bought the toy at a car boot sale ...</p>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:39:29 -0400Little 8 "Dragster"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-8-dragster<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I need to finish some things, then i will put the complete project on web. I still have some technical and electrical problems which i am figuring out. Programming is not a problem, it's fun.  EDIT: I have put a center front wheel and a switch to control battery. Pictures soon &nbsp; </p>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:55:12 -0400Perpetual Ball Rollerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/perpetual-ball-roller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This machine is controlled by a PicAxe Microcontroller. A servo (used for steering in R/C cars) is used to tilt the track for a ball to roll round. The degree of the tilt can be controlled by a potentiometer in manual mode or in automatic mode preset instructions on the microcontroller tell the servo how to move. I struggled to find a name for this. I eventually settled on Perpetual Ball Roller. I like the &quot;perpetual&quot; part because it gives an idea that the ball will just keep going ...</p>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:26:22 -0400Robot armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my attempt at making a robot arm from meccano (and meccano like knockoff toys) It probably would have been easier if it was all ordinary meccano, but I was using what I had  I'm yet to put any kind of grabber on it, and the pan still needs some work. but I think its neat enough to warrent posting online. Actally, its been this state for a while, and i've had it on my blog here: http://diydata.wordpress.com/2008/12/31/simple-meccano-robot-arm-redone/ for a while &nbsp; Its controlled by ...</p>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:45:26 -0400My Little Red Wagon-Bot (I know the name is pretty weak, sorry 'bout that)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-little-red-wagon-bot-i-know-the-name-is-pretty-weak-sorry-bout-that<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been lurking here for a while, and have been tossing around ideas in my head-- hoping to come up with something (somewhat) original to share with this awesome community. While wondering around a Walgreens, I spotted this little red wagon on clearance, and realized I had found a chassis for my robot. The wagon is much smaller than the standard Radio Flyer (the traditional red wagon), but it struck me as being just the right size for a household bot. I have absolutely no clue what exactly it's ...</p>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:17:54 -0400Line Follower Robot (Without Microcontroller)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-robot-without-microcontroller<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple line follower robot that is designed for the purpose of applying pwm control with opamps without using any microprocessor. 5 CNY70 reflective optical sensors and 4 NE555 opamps are used. To drive the motors I've used two mosfets (IRFZ44). If you want to see my other robot projects you can visit my web site. www.robotiksistem.com </p>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:25:23 -0400connection of ac to dc voltagehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/connection-of-ac-to-dc-voltage<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this was my first robot and it was a successful one i was first afraid to work on ac because many said that it may cause shock and it may be dangerous but i was confident and i started to do the experiment i collected the circuit diagram and i connected the components in pcb board when i completed the connection i switched on the supply and tested the ouput using multimeter it showed dc output voltage it was interesting and exiting to work with bridge rectifier i connected some capacitors to reduce ...</p>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:05:00 -0400Pokey the Firefighting Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pokey-the-firefighting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Pokey is a fully autonomous, scratch built robot intended to compete in the Fort Collins Robotic Firefighting Challenge.  It seeks a lit candle in a fixed maze and puts out the candle.  Or at least that's what it was supposed to do. :) The robot uses a Pololu LV168 microcontroller board with AVR ATmega168 and built in motor drivers and other goodies. It senses flames with IR LEDs acting as photodiodes, amplified optically with a flashlight reflector and electrically with an op amp circuit. Wall ...</p>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:25:39 -0400GUI v2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gui-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 09/11/06   It's finished! (almost). The Motor Board PCB arrives and I've soldered all components together. The final results looks awesome to me! Most beautiful that I've planed. There's some parts that I don't solder, because I need purchase a SMD rework station (all solders on this robot are made with a ordinary solder station).  Two problems I only know after assembly: I've used RA4 pin of PIC18F452 for digital I/O, but unfortunately this pin is a open drain. Because that, I need ...</p>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:29 -0400Circus Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/circus-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> After finishing my sumobot I was really excited to build another robot so I started brainstorming.  I finally decided I wanted to try and make a balancing robot sort of like a segway only a lot simpler.  Now the problem is I didn't have any super fancy sensors like accelerometers or gyroscopes so I had to find a way to know if it was balanced with what I had lying around.  What I ended up using was 2 super bright LEDs and a LDR (light dependent resistor) to &quot;see&quot; how far the floor was ...</p>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:05:52 -0400RAThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally RAT is finished. A rainy summer day the last of the programming was completed. The chassis is a piece of sewage pipe (previously unused), the weels are the &quot;feet&quot; from an old stereo amplifier, with hot glue for better traction. The bumper is plastic from the lid of an old paint bucket. It´s movements are quite random, it uses one of the &quot;ears&quot; to get a random seed. The sounds are programmed on a serial EEPROM (that took a while to figure out), and there is one program ...</p>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:19:59 -0400Botty 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botty-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first bot ever, before my Botty 2. This one wanders around, and scans for places with the most light. and avoids objects. It's a very slow bot, so video is speeded up by 2.5X. Some of the pics I attached are from early building stages. </p>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:19:03 -0400Teslahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tesla<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Tesla will be a multifunctional robot that will have priority tasks. Unlike other robots that will just &quot;do&quot; things, this robot will have tasks only if certain criteria are met. This means that tesla will be able to mimic life, in the way that we prioritize things. One such example of us prioritizing tasks, is shelter, food, and water. If those 3 things are not met we generally will not do other things.  Tesla on the other hand, will prioritize obstacle avoidance, which means it will always ...</p>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:46:43 -0400My SHR (Start Here Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-shr-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my version of the Start Here Robot.  It pretty much follows Fritz's directions, with some minor adaptations of the body based on the material I had on hand, and tuning the &quot;clean_navigation&quot; code. HARDWARE The chassis is made of a plastic electrical connecting block that I had lying around. It is primarily held together with cable ties. This morning, I made some improvents to the chasis.  I mounted the Picaxe board to a little piece of board and some wooden standoffs I made. ...</p>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:38:06 -0400Simple whisker bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-whisker-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well I have finally started my first bot for this site. &nbsp; This is basically a re-build of a robot I made around a year ago, using the Picaxe School experimentor board, using an 08M chip. I have now purpose built on veroboard a new circuit allowing simpler plug-in of components.  Drive is by two modified servos and detectors are two long armed micro switches. Finished work late last night but did not function correctly.  Thinking about it I came to the conclusion I have left out a couple of ...</p>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:41:15 -04003 Helix Wingshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3-helix-wings<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started this project quite a while ago.   My first inspiration came from a hobby parts site: http://www.hobbycity.com.  They advertised a new brushless motor (hexTronic 2 gram) that was very light and a matched ESC that was 1 gram (tgy dp 3a 1s).  Another inspiration was the low voltage small Arduino from SparkFun (Arduino Pro Mini 168).  I chose three rotors, but I think four might have been optimal since you can balance torque with half the props going one direction and the other going ...</p>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:36:21 -0400Wall-e style Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-style-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  I saw the moive wall-e and like him so I decided to build a wall-e style chassie.  I am useing cheap wood, Two servo motor, track set from robotshop.ca, and the B.o.e from parallax.  I am still not finished obviolsy since it is missing the top and baI am ck side and the head.  going to put two IR on the side and in his head maybe the ping sensor from parallax.     I bought a Hitech IR disctanes sensor and ididnot have a pin out, tried googleing for it but no luck   &nbsp; Pic of inside ...</p>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:29:03 -0400Lefty the MouseBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lefty-the-mousebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've started on my own version of the Herbie-stlye mousebot. They are so simple and fun, I couldn't resist. So far I have the basic circuit breadboarded and working, and I've started on the body fabrication. My own customizations to this classic design will include: using a piece of the orignial mouse cable as a tailIR sensor module will cause bot to turn if it senses a signal from an IR remoteI'll make the tail by cutting off the 9-pin serial (yes, it's an old mouse) of the mouse cable leaving ...</p>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:47 -0400Isobot Robot Version 1.5https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/isobot-robot-version-1-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Isobot Robot version 1.5. I didn't have intention to hack this robot but the faulty board give me no choice. So after doing some google I found out the serial protocol. Conecting my BS2 to Isobot here is the result. Next I am going to try out with Pic as it has more Ram and put IR range sensor. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:48:10 -0400Botty 3 Updatedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botty-3-updated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Botty 3! Updates: * 16x2 Serial LCD* Two Sharp-IRs* Temp Sensor &amp; Light Sensor* Driving light, turns on when low light3 Buttons for menu on lcd screen. &nbsp; Built on the RP5 tracked chassis from polulu. More to come! Update2: Overview of the Drive function. Also my new IR-sensor 4-30cm arrived. Perfect for stair and other small objects sensing. Update: Sourcecode: http://www.pastebin.org/55314 </p>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:22:26 -0400TheChosenOnehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/thechosenone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This robot comes in a kit from A-wit, the original name is BOL-bot (Board of Learning). http://www.c-stamp.com/CS710003.htm The “brain” of the robot is a C Stamp 48-Pin Module and is coded in CW using MPLAB to write then build it, you then send the program to the robot through either a usb or serial cable. The C Stamp module has 43 I/O pins, 12 ADC channels (10 bits), 2 DAC channels (10 bits) and has processor speed of 40 MHz. The micro controller is a PIC18F6520 and thanks to a voltage ...</p>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:12:36 -0400Light seeker (and loves walls...)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-seeker-and-loves-walls<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; A update of the bot put up here : https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/9163 &nbsp; Just to save reading two similar posts, i'll brief what i've done: &nbsp; This is my 1st bot, built using some Vex hardware, tamiya plates and stuff off an old cd drive/music system. I've used an arduino for the mcu, two cheap 12v motors(ebay) and a polulu mc33887 motor driver. wheels are from servocity. the arduino is powered with a 9v battery, while the bot has a 6v (five 1.2v AA) source. Two photoresistors ...</p>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:16:19 -0400MBC v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mbc-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> MBC v1 (Mobile Bot Collector) Description.This small bot will collect small objects of different colors. Also will avoid obstacles.It uses an Arduino Duemilanove with ATMEGA 168 and several personal shields designs for it.Status:             hardware  90%           software 70%    Working ... &nbsp; 0 WIP Pictures. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 Circuit Design1.1 Motuino v1.2The Motuino board is used to control two DC motors using the L298 with two pairs ...</p>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:55:30 -0400Stickyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sticky<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I thought it was time to do something with legs. While roaming the store I found jumbo wooden sticks and for some twisted reason I thought I should use them to build the whole robot. It's work in progress, but the pictures show what I have so far... and the glory of Elmer's glue. &nbsp;   </p>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:58:22 -0400Propbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/propbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Propbot is based on Parallax propeller. Open source, shematics and BOM and Code at: www.xtune.seThe robot has: 4 reflex sensors to follow lines. 1 socket for xbee radio module2 H-bridges for motor control. 1 Buzzer. 1 HD44780 LCD socket. (LED backlight via N-ch MOSFET.) 1 FTDI FT232R (USB to Serial Port). 1 LM2623 (step-up DC-DC) 1 MAX1555 (a single-cell lithium-ion charger) 1 MCP3208 (8-Channel 12-Bit A / D Converters) 1 LED for power. 1 LED debug. 1 LED charging indicator 2 RC hobby servo contacts. ...</p>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:50:01 -0400Bockshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bocks<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:45:11 -0400Shovel Head Fred (incredibly lame)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/shovel-head-fred-incredibly-lame<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just completed the Tamiya &quot;Remote Control Robot Construction Set (Crawler Type)&quot; kit, which you can find here: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/70170crawlertype/index.htm Nothing exciting, but I figured it was a place to start, and I could re-use some parts.  I'll try to add some brains to this when my Picaxe kit arrives. </p>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:45:52 -0400Sumobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My second scratch built robot.  I wanted to try and build a functional sumobot and this is what I came up with.  Its not the most complicated or finally engineered robot but more of a proof of concept.  It uses a PIC18f252 on a custom home made double sided pcb board.  I got a little ambitious with this project and actually planned it all on Eagle and then built it without breadboarding anything.  I don't recommend this process as I had some hiccups as I tried turning it on for the first time.  The ...</p>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:53:02 -0400Snailshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snails<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So after trying my hand at putting together some kits and getting my feet wet I decided to build my very own robot from scratch, Snails.   It's called Snails because I think it resembles a snail the way the battery holder comes up over the power and motor board.  I learned a lot by actually putting it together, 1. I never want to do point to point wiring again 2. you should never directly solder your chip directly to your board without a way to reprogram it, no matter how confident you are on ...</p>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:08:48 -0400MTE v1 (Mobile Tracked Explorer)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mte-v1-mobile-tracked-explorer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The MTE v1 is a tracked robot that autonomously rolls around looking for new areas. Well as random as can be anyway.The project originally started out as a BOE-BOT-esque robot because i did not want to pay to buy the expensive kit. Thats right, MTE originally was Basic Stamp 2 controlled, but after researching the Propeller micro and seeing firsthand what it could do, i was hooked.The MTE is NOT finished, I have ordered a few PCBs to clean it up, but they have not arrived yet. Also, even when they ...</p>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:03:04 -0400Robot Leaderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-leader<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Goals: Head swivel to follow motion and/or sound (head currently moves in response to motion, but does not track motion or sound)Remote control of lights and other appliances via X10 (I may never do this)Audio playback of pre-sampled sounds and voice responses to stimuli (perhaps next year)Auxiliary audio jack to play radio, walkie-talkie, or other audio source (no longer a goal)Add coaxial jack for programming the PicaxeShoulder mounted lasersGreen LED eyes that react to stimuli (Done)Remote control ...</p>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:19:28 -0400Little_Voobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-voobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is one of my small projects, started from a couple of things lying around. The motors are from a couple of battery powered tooth brushes and the base is from a cell phone charger. I'm building the circuit using a 14m and  sn754410 motor driver. </p>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:40:14 -0400The last drum machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-last-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Actually I only made this one partly; LMR member Karol asked me to fix an atempt gone wrong. So All I did here was to take someone elses messed up robot apart, make the parts work, add a little design touch, and take credits right here :D No video, you know what it sounds like ;) More pictures here Original drumming robot here </p>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:07:18 -0400LED Breadboardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/led-breadboard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my version of the breadboard walkthrough by Jklug80. Thanks for the intructions jklug. Anyway, I decided to add two more LED's and I used 510ohm resistors instead of 330ohm simply because i couln't find 330ohm in my house. I used a breadboard i bought at my local radioshack which cost me $14.99. The LED's I utilized were ones that my dad had laying around. I took the wires out of a telephone cable and connected them to a 9v battery.the double-sided adhesive tape seen was just used to keep ...</p>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:23:47 -0400zenshinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zenshin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>time to build includes also time i spent playing with arduino before i even started works on the chassis. price is for motors, motor holders, wheels, Qik, arduino and 2 mini breadboards. i also bought some IR LEDS and resistors, capacitors etc. but those costs are next to nothing compared to arduino and motors :) i just started to work on the main body, so that i can put motors and battery packs on it. right now i can start working on the motor control. i tried arduino together qith qik just to turn ...</p>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:57:55 -0400Rodbot is born ("start here" bot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rodbot-is-born-start-here-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Rah!! at last my &quot;start here&quot; bot is built. Being a rank amateur struggled a fair bit with coding for the SRF05 and eventually nicked some posted code. Have digested and will be tweaking to suit but for now my bot is born and I will call him Rodbot. Will be changing Rod's chasis setup and am currently getting frustrated trying to add LEDs, I suppose it's a sign I should go and do the DIY i've been avoiding, here ends the fun (for now) :( &nbsp; </p>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:56:03 -0400Edgar - based on BoeBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edgar-based-on-boebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this was my first robot. though it was a kit and i didnt have to create chassis myself, it taught me a lot. after finishing the book and the exercises in it i started to experiment with various sensors different from those in the kit. i wanted to make it for the line following competition. first try was to use photoresistors for following black line on white board, it kinda worked, but was very dependant on ambient light. i then switched to CNY70 (5 of them in row) for line, 2 IR LEDs and 2 PNA4601M ...</p>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:23:49 -0400PSU Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/psu-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot (actually I made one a few weeks ago that was not so good...just so I could see something moving--instead of just lighting up LEDs and such). I set out to gain understanding of a few things that I know will be necessary for my future robot building--fundamentals (Use of two seperate power sources, modifying servos, more soldering on a PCB (Ive done some in the past), making use of switches, unexpectedl...learning how to organize components in a small space, and other various ...</p>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:20:00 -0400Machttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mac<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>    &nbsp; Mac is a line following and obstacle avoiding robot. As a line follower it follows the white path on black surface. When it detects an obstacle on the way it stops a short time and changs its way to not crush the obstacle. Therefore, it keeps moving and finds its own way.   It has three CNY70 reflective optosensors to detect the white path on black surface and an IR sensor to detect the obstacles  while it follows the path. The IR sensor circuit was prepared by using TSOP1738 IR Receiver. ...</p>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:01:25 -0400Mr. Passive agressivehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-passive-agressive<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My unsuccessful Mr. basic competitor. I was very unlucky with the Dagu kit I got and still haven't managed to get the chassis running normal. With the normal amount of voltage, the wheels will run at a very uneven speed and eventually stop because the drive shafts are to wobbly. I had big plans for this one... I've bought parts for water squirting, but the weight of the water was to much for the motors to carry. I bought a pea shooter, but the only servo I managed to fit inside was to weak to pull ...</p>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:40:03 -0400Scurbie - A PCB version of the Herbiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scurbie-a-pcb-version-of-the-herbie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my unfinished herbie style robot. For details re the journey from concept to &quot;its Alive&quot; check out my blog</p>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:00:19 -0400Marvin the Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marvin-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Marvin the Robot is a RC controlled lawn mower. still in beta. what is done right now is motors are mounted to a simply 2x4 frame. after I get a metal frame welded up I'll mount my lawn mower to it and add the wheelchair motors, batteries and controller box.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/38834202@N06/sets/72157620729703133/ ( here is my flickr set with mouse over notes) </p>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:51:22 -0400B.bot ( Eurobot cup )https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b-bot-eurobot-cup<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is destined to the robotic cup Eurobot ( http://www.eurobot.org/ ). It's a great amateur robotics contest composed essentially of students teams or independents clubs. The robot must be totally autonomous. He have 1'30'' to find and move a maximum of objects in a goal. B.bot is composed of two friends who made all the conception and the realization of this project. And we have also the support of a mechanical teacher who help us to build the structure The robot is composed of different ...</p>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:25 -0400Easy Arduino Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/easy-arduino-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a great little autonomous robot project using an arduino that can easily be completed in a short amount of time. We used a Modern Device RBBB (Really Bare Bones Board) as the brain of our robot. These RBBB kits are also great if you are new to soldering. Not a lot of parts, but just enough to get get some experience with. The robot is powered with four AA batteries. The biggest cost expense with the project would be for the servos - (2) continuous rotation servos and (1) standard servo. For ...</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:06:00 -0400Scorer ( Playing Ball and Make Score)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scorer-playing-ball-and-make-score<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Scorer is a ball playing robot. It has three geared dc motors. Two for the wheels and one for its robot hand. At the begining ıt searchs for the ball. It has two IR sensors for finding the ball when it detects the ball it moves to catch it and hold it by using robot hand. After it hold the ball it starts to search for the castle. The Scorer has two other IR sensors to find the castle and the castle also has an IR emitting circuit. Therefore when the Scorer find the castle it goes through the castle ...</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:09:15 -0400Lollypodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lollypod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, Thought it was about time I posted, this is actually my second robot. My first can be seen in some of the pics beside Lollypod. It used an 18x project board with SRF05 (now robbed for Lollypod) to work the three servo hexapod design. It worked pretty well but the frame was a bit too flexible which threw off the gait, plus I was using mismatched servos. Anyway it got my programming started and I may rebuild it at some point. After that, I went ahead and ordered a load of dirt-cheap micro ...</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:01:55 -0400Vaccum bughttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/vaccum-bug<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As my first microcontroller robot, I have made a two-wheeled robot with bumper switches and edge-detction (because I have death-causing cliffs in my house). The next step is to install a switch to turn on a sucking fan, although I'll have to add an additional power supply in this case, other wise the poor thing will only run for a short time before dying. It uses a picaxe18X to poll the bumper switches and the IR detectors, then signal to a 74AC240 octal inverter chip which drives the motors. Both ...</p>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:06:52 -0400TERMIT 3 (Mine Searchig and Exploring Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/termit-3-mine-searchig-and-exploring-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I want to share my robot with you. it was made in 2006.Its name isTERMIT The TERMIT is a mine searching and exploratory robot and isstudied with solar energy.It's fully autonomous and remotecontrol.The robot uses 6 dc motors to move the wheels, camera androbot arm. I use one pic16f877 and pic16f628 and two R/C devices. Iuse several mosfet for motor drives. To avoid obstacles I use fiveIR-sensors that give a picture of what the robot is approaching.From that information the robot decides if it should ...</p>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:01:36 -0400TRIppy The Tri Wheelerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trippy-the-tri-wheeler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my latest little time killer, TRIppy the Tri Wheeler. Trippy is based on a tri wheel design, with the point of this build being speed.  As a matter of fact, i accomplished that almost too well.  He's faster than his sensors it seems to me, although I am still playing with the code.  Right now, when he takes off on the roaming code, he almost slams into things, even with the safe distance set at about 30 inches or so. Here are a couple of pictures of him:  This is not a finished design ...</p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:18:20 -0400Walking Vehicle Project ("Two Feet")https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walking-vehicle-project-two-feet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I am basically in the middle of a long-term Walking Vehicle Project, dedicated to a passed science teacher. February 14/10: I think that the chassis is basically done.  The only change I need to make is the length of the feet (inward).  Other than that I'm done.  I've calculated that in order for the motor to lift me and the robot, it would need at least 1800 in-lbs.  The max I can get with a decent speed is 1600 in-lbs.  Thats three 2:1 gear reductions starting from a motor with 100 ...</p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:23 -04001069-E1 - Hunting for Dust Bunnieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/1069-e1-hunting-for-dust-bunnies<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Start where?Almost a full year on LMR and still no &quot;start here&quot; robot. That would be getting really silly. Especially with all this Mr Basic stuff going on. This project has been limping along for more than a month now. If it were not for the challenge deadline, I would have limped for another month. Actually, the bot did mighty fine, a few weeks ago. Too bad I did not deem it video-worthy yet. Because it has only deteriorated since 8-(. I burned a mini servo by inserting five freshly ...</p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:55:49 -0400el sapaterohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/el-sapatero<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  1st video - First test with the polymorph structure &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  2nd video - A quick test drive &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “el sapatero” came with this great challenge in mind, and I wanted to build something really nonsense.. and started to play with stuff I have, and my wife appear with this silly boots made out of recycled card. This card boots(?) are ...</p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:07:22 -0400Jeep Mr Basichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jeep-mr-basic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It has been hard, but I finished the main parts of my candidate for LMR Mr Basic contest just in time.As this is my first robot, the general idea was building something based on fritsl's &quot;Start here project&quot;. But with some addings and trying to use recycled parts whenever I can. The &quot;decorative&quot; part was made by a team formed by my 6 year old son and me. Building process: The first step once I got my Mr Basic chassis, was the motor driver using guibot's design (https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2074): ...</p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:38:51 -0400Opus, the idiot robot childhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/opus-the-idiot-robot-child<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So at long last, here's my latest robot project, lovingly titled OPUS. I've named him that because (a) I've been working on him for so long, and (b) he has useless limbs. =). OPUS was designed as a birthday present for my Wall-E-crazed 7 yr old, and was greatly inspired by Edward. During planning, I set out to do lots of new things with this bot: IR-Tracking HeadInter-picaxe communicationUse the speakJetIR remote controlAmanda LDRTreadsMake my own circuit boardsmake an external H-bridge to replace ...</p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:21:32 -0400B166ERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/b166er<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a quick and dirty update, mostly copied from my website  http://www.obscurereality.org/?page_id=19 I'm redoing it from the ground up.  &nbsp; B1-66ER is my first robot from scratch, and a massive learning experience. This page will document it’s progress from it’s current prototype state to completion. Coming up with what I want it to do has been a challenge itself. The very basics are a no-brainer, obstacle avoidance and interaction. But what interaction? I’ve got a few ideas.. ...</p>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:19:01 -0400AVR Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/avr-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot for a University course on C Programming, and later (after my assessment, although before the end of the course) added the tank tracks to replace the original Tamiya truck tyres. As such, all parts were supplied by the university, and as my course fees were paid by my school there was no charge to me. All extra parts were found lying round my garage, including the tracks and extra mounting hardware. The course required, for top marks, that the robot must be able to: &nbsp; follow ...</p>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:05:14 -0400Solar Centipedehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-centipede<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I´m at the moment working on this centipede. My plan is to putt a solar cell on it´s back and let it walk around and enjoy the summer. &nbsp; </p>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:13:30 -0400Wall Bot (WallB)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-bot-wallb<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>WallB is my first attempt at creating a robot that can carry a load down a hallway; specifically a small tool box. I'm constantly carrying my briefcase in one arm and a tool box in the other. The tool box weighs roughly 10lbs and its bulky shape makes it annoying to lug around. The idea came to me after reading about Steve Norris's &quot;RoboStool&quot;. My project is split into 3 steps detailed below.      &nbsp; Step 1: Test Motors and Sensors  6/02/09 WallB takes its first steps using the ...</p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:22:40 -0400Micro-servo Robot-armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/micro-servo-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>another small project i made.. thought i might aswell post it here too he got 6 DOF. enjoy the videos! :D </p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:26:57 -0400Blue boardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-board<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The blue board is still really simple.It´s two H-bridges two bumper switches and a pic16F960.I´ll ad more to it when I get the right parts and ideas. </p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:42:59 -0400BS2 Mini Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bs2-mini-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This robot is based on the Parallax BoeBot.  The chasis is flipped upside down. The tracks the Tamiya Track kit. It uses the BoeBot IR sensors and a Sharp IR sensor has been added. </p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:50:00 -0400BS2 Reboundhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bs2-rebound<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This robot is based on the Tyco Rebound chasis. It is controleed by a Basic Stamp 2e. The motors are controlled by a L298 Compact Motor Driver Kit.  It uses a Parallax Ping sensor to navigate and avoid obstacle.  It is still a work in progress. </p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:33:46 -0400NXT Mini Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nxt-mini-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This robot is made with parts from the lego NXT kit and some lego treads. The ultrasonic sensors are used to detect and avoide objects. To do list: Code the light sensor to detect the colors. </p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:32:18 -0400Less-is-MoreBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/less-is-morebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  Here is my Less-is-MoreBot.  Ever since I started using the Picaxe chips, I started to wonder how far you could take the -08M. I made this robot to squeeze about all I could out of a single -08M chip. The idea became the Less-is-MoreBot. Starting with the #AXE021 Proto board, I added female headers to make it more prototype friendly.   I had a good CD drive motor so it was used for to power the Bot. I made the aluminum gearbox at work using some leftover slotcar drag-racing gears. These are ...</p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:57:22 -0400Brainless Line Following Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/brainless-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sorry I do not have any pictures of this yet.  I just got batteries for my camera this morning before work.  This consists of: 2x Fairchild QRD1114 Reflective Object Sensors 2x 10kΩ resistors 1x 180Ω resistor 2x PNP transistors 2x GM2 motors &nbsp; The idea behind this is pretty simple.  When the QRD1114 sensor sees the reflected IR light it has emitted, the phototransistor closes and sends current through to the PNP transistor which then closes and sends current through to the motor.  When ...</p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:21:51 -0400Little 8 copyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-8-copy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This will be my first robot with a board. But I have made a RC boat made out of Styrofoam using parts from RC Helicopter. June 21, 2009 - ordered parts Brought motors and wheels from: Pololu.com Brought the Pix 8 motor board, switches, serial cable,7805 Fixed Voltage Regulator at: www.techsupplies.co.uk Brought the 9 volt connector at radio shack. Now the wait is on. June 24,2009- GM10 GM10 81:1 Geared Pager Motors with wheels arrived. &nbsp; I had to cut off the platic column on the motor ...</p>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:06:34 -0400Mini Sumo Robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE* Well this project is pretty much screwed.Its like a year old. &nbsp;I think it was due to lack of proper planning on the circuit which eventually led to its "downfall". I've also stopped using the basic stamp and migrated to PICs which are more powerful (though the bs2 is somewhat a pic) haha. Anyways, It was a great learning experience for me and helped me understand alot of concepts. I fee kinda crappy that i lost 2 of the 4 wheels that I had someone machine for me. I should have kept it ...</p>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:14:50 -0400Robot-explorer without brains (almost) :Dhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-explorer-without-brains-almost-d<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a &quot;one day&quot; project- simple robot with two whiskers, who can avoid obstacles. This one is built around motor driver IC L293D, and some transistors and capacitors. Wheels are custom made (laser cutted) with a rubber glued on it. Also two modified TowerPro MG995 servos with removed electronics. Construction is as simple as it can be. Most parts are glued with hot melted glue.   &nbsp; </p>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:26:03 -0400The Climber - Third ride - It works!!!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-climber-third-ride-it-works<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys ! I'm working on a robot from plywood. He should the stairs up and down ride. He receives four strong (12kg/cm) servos modiefied for continuos rotation and one Sharp IR and probably two bumper switches. My first Climber was finished, but he had two problems: - first and last stair, so I had to change the design. I hope that now everything is good.  24 June 2009 - First ride Without sensors.  25 June 2009 - Second ride &nbsp; He is too heavy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! &nbsp;  26 June ...</p>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:47:21 -0400SIMPLE LINE FOLLOWER- FIRST ROBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/simple-line-follower-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:20:39 -0400Giant Robot Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/giant-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, soo.... I'm working on a big robot.  Its a spider tank style deal.  ..almost finished.  I've been working on it for a while.  Actually, i have 26 youtube videos on it.  Here's the first one... &nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Krv3gE-c4 </p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:27:47 -0400Spider Tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spider-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yep... I made a plastic spider tank.  All the pieces are molded from 2 part plastic and 2 part rubber molds.  blah blah... just look at the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6qpSOjtB2E &nbsp; ...and if it will let me embed... &lt;object width=&quot;425&quot; height=&quot;344&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/_6qpSOjtB2E&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param ...</p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:18:01 -0400Robotic Arm (AIM System)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-arm-aim-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My Learn-As-You-Go project...  A few specs for the finished project:  6 degrees of freedom - base rotate, shoulder, elbow, wrist, wrist rotate, gripper.12V SLA Battery power supplyControlled by PICAXE 28X1Sensors - Microswitches in each gripper, ultrasonic unit underslung on the gripper, possibly more.Output devices - 8 servos (2 each for the shoulder and elbow joints), LCD and possibly a buzzer for debug.Mainly aluminium construction, some brass and MDF parts where requiredALL HAND BUILT PARTS. ...</p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:17:27 -0400Junky - my take on a junk bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/junky-my-take-on-a-junk-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been a stalker here for about a year, absorbing all the great ideas, information and inspiration that i can get my hands on.  I have learned a lot, and am soo glad that i found LMR. So, I saw the challenge, and all the cool stuff offered for an &quot;entertaining&quot; video.  I just had to get in on it.  So,I started &quot;Junky&quot;.  Junky is my own take on a cardboard based robot.  I kinda cheated, as i am using a Modern Device Bare Bone Board Arduino clone to control him, but I ...</p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:49:45 -0400robot boy costume for oddbot video competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-boy-costume-for-oddbot-video-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>EDIT by webmaster: Please read comment below! &nbsp; My son Shamus rampaging through the yard terrorizing the dogs in his robot costume I made for him out of a cardboard box. Truly a cheap robot, with a well made video using Sony Vegas 6.0 &nbsp; </p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:58:20 -0400Protobot - First robot projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/protobot-first-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated with a 2nd video! Code is now uptodate and can be found at: code.google.com/protobot. IntroductionThis project is all about details. If you think its a waste of time to sit all night debugging a sensor to get that correct reading you want. Well, then this project just isn't for you. I began working on my two wheeled balance robot in the beginning of June – and the 14th of August was the first time I managed to make my robot balance on its own for a time over 10seconds. ...</p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:07:33 -0400Zezinho, the poserhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zezinho-the-poser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Playing with movements and poses. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Testing movements and different servo speeds. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This is Zezinho, a humanoid robot that likes to pose! :) All the microservo supports where made with the amazing material Polymorph. For now he is being controlled by 8 analog inputs, each input controls one microservo. In the future (as I hope) he will ...</p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:07:09 -0400Three wheeling doover....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/three-wheeling-doover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>update? - not really, I accidently deleted the youtube link - so I'm fixing it ..  This is not a very intelligent, or special robot - it took me long enough, but it was really just for my education etc. &nbsp; This is about 10cm high, it is a clear ball with three servo motors, driven by three 74AC740 ICs. The ICs measure the amount of light coming through an array of sensors on the top, and rotate the balls in a direction and speed proportionally to that. The result is that the ball &quot;drifts&quot; ...</p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:19:19 -0400Mr. "Red" Adair - Firefighting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-red-adair-firefighting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my competitor for the LMR DAGU contest. It is named Mr. "Red" Adair, named after the well known firefighter Paul "Red" Adair. An Atmel ATmega328 controller acts as brain together with a Pololu LVDSMC as motor controller. For the blower motor (robbed from a defect hair dryer) a simple logic level N-FET (IRL540N) has been used. The chassis is from a cheap RC car illumninated with red, white and blue LEDs. As power supply 3 AA cells for the drive motors are used. A 9V battery block has been ...</p>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:56:02 -0400Differential NXT robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/differential-nxt-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok after a loooong time not being active on this page I figured that I had to post another NXT robot. Ok, this is my first robot with a differential, so don't complain over the strain you can see in the pictures. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  Alot of strain here!!         I will try to post a video here soon. </p>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:14:35 -0400ASUROhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/asuro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot, a kit by Arexx.  ASURO board, Processor ATmega 8L-8PC. Today, June 20 2009, I started working. until now 3 diods soldered.  &nbsp; </p>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:28:30 -0400Tubs1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tubs1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot is done (for now!) :) It's based on the 'start here' robot, but I kept the darlington driver, did not use a servo, added speaker and led and wrote the code from scratch. For the body I ended up using a small tupperware container from the dollar store. I needed something that would offer at least minimal protection from my two year old son. He's generally not violent with objects, but he is very curious. The plastic was a bit of a pain to deal with. Cracks very easily (it did when ...</p>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:13:42 -0400Carpet Rover [IsoBot02] new lookhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/carpet-rover-isobot02-new-look<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, Everyone! I have just started my second robot: IsoBot02 - The Carpet Rover :) He is going to roam around via Sharp IR sensor and compas module. And I am going to make him to return to home base. Ah, almost forgot: he is going to communicate via Xbee. 13-June-2009 So, I have received some parts for 02: HITEC Servos, Compas module, Sharp IR distance sensor. Waiting on rest of parts currently: Picaxe 28x1 + Project board, XBees, and some small parts. But I have everything I need for chassis, which ...</p>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:06:42 -0400Cardboard Walker Bot~ Oddbot's Robot Video Competitionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cardboard-walker-bot-oddbots-robot-video-competition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>* AtMega 88 Custom made Development board* Exacto-cut coardboard from a shipping box I received earlier* Coardboard painted with Rustoleum Paint (making it look plasticy)* (2) infrared emitters and an infrared receiver for object detection* (2) micro servos for tilt and stride and (3) others for stepping and pivoting* Piezospeaker in body underneath battery pack* Power switch located adjacent to battery pack* FTDI 232RL mini USB programming port* (4) AA batteries for 6v power supply* Blue power indicator ...</p>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:15:44 -0400LightMothhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lightmoth<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Simple "Herbie the Photovore" type junkbot; in this case the body is a cheapo Radio Shack 4 AAA holder w/powerswitch; the rest of the body is old ICs stripped from boards and epoxied together. All the rest is junkbot salvage. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:44:13 -0400Mr. Spinny (with new pix)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-spinny-with-new-pix<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; A persistence-of-vision robot.&nbsp;Small 'bot built into a CD case (photo with cover off). It roams around, searching for a black tape line (kinda like a line-follower). However, when it find the line it spins *very* fast and the 7 leds are used to show POV text. The black line is used as a "marker" while spinning to sync the beginning of the text line so that it doesn't drift (even as the batteries wear down). The same single line sensor is used for detecting table-top edge so it doesn't ...</p>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:27:10 -0400Mech-Strykerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mech-stryker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since Mike posted about his mech I thought maybe I should just go ahead and do the same. I have been working on this robot in my spare time for several months now. I was hoping to have it ready for Robogames, unfortunatly due to several circumstances beyond my control it will not be ready in time.  Here is a little overview of what I have done so far and what I hope to accomplish in the near future. Basically the frame is completed. I still have to mount the guns and camera on top, but I am waiting ...</p>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:32:50 -0400Mr. Lighthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-light<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Your basic &quot;classic&quot; Herbie the Photovore junkbot mouse-bot. Nothing too new on my version, except perhaps for the use of old bass guitar strings (two of them) and a bit of right-angle .1&quot; header for front bumper sensors. The wheels are lego wheels superglued onto the motor shafts (with a plastic bonding prep for superglues).</p>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:24:28 -0400SyBorghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/syborg<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Differentially-steered robot with 12x5 LED front display, sonar "eyes", text-to-speech, self-docking charging, etc.&nbsp;In progress, but mostly done. The access hole in top is open in the main photo; generally there is another small panel on top of the access hole that contains two IR detectors with a thin "vane" between them -- these are used for detecting direction to the charging-station beacon. The same detectors are used for receiving coded IR messages from the other 'bots in the fleet. Above ...</p>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:38:53 -0400Nippon - Line Followerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nippon-line-follower<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Hello everyone! This is my first LMR construction, it is also my first "pro" linefollower and it was prepared for SumoChallenge2009 in Poland. My girlfriend called him "Nippon" - don't ask me why :) Engines' nominal voltage is 3V - I switched them directly to 6V,&nbsp; used PWM=254 but they were still too slow... So changing engines is my priority at the next update. I made PCBs by myself - standard technique using iron, "smooth" paper and B327. I used special paint for soldermask, dedicated ...</p>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:35:15 -0400Tag Teaming Ithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tag-teaming-it<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update on entry for cat-splat challenge. The tracks were a dismal failure so i went back to basics and knocked up 4 wheels with a rubber band between them, no tracks but it turns much better on carpet with just the plastic contacting the ground. I've used one set to make reversing wall sensor with a microswitch activated from the pressure (gotta start somewhere, IR comes later:)       the other set is a set of arms  which can be lowered to drop what its carying.     This is the plan:  I ...</p>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:52:20 -0400Issyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/issy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Thought I would post about my latest robot: Issy (short for IssyDunnYet). I started actually making this robot run around about 3 weeks ago, and amazingly, it's ready to go in time for MechWars next weekend at Robogames in San Fransisco. Issy is built out of 13 AX-12 servos using the bioloid frame kit, lynxmotion SES brackets for legs, and a custom AVR-based controller with an XBEE wireless link back to my PC. For competing in MechWars he is carrying a Wifi camera (through which I watch and drive), ...</p>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:35:26 -0400Mr Mouse Droid - Ericski's Mr Basic Contest Entryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-mouse-droid-ericskis-mr-basic-contest-entry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update July 1, 2009 As Rik pointed out, some more details would be helpful. Firstly, more pictures can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/eric.fialkowski/MrBasicLMRContest including some of my original chassis ideas (not a mouse droid.) The shell is made from balsa and spruce that I have lying around from some of my other various hobbies.  The plan is an &quot;Mark 1 Eyeball&quot; design based on looking at the one 3/4 profile image that shows up in my teaser video.  A coat of black krylon ...</p>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:14:30 -0400Idea Explainedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/idea-explained<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp;  UPDATE Right, i'll try and explain the idea            when the other leg is rotated in the opposite direction the same happens.   I found that the gyro was not of sufficient mass to lift the legs.   I also discovered that the feet need to grip well or they slip.   If anyone has a gyro handy, do try just holding it between your fingers and alternately twist it like shown.   what is going on is that the horizontal force is transfered into a vertical force somehow :)    Like i ...</p>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:25:29 -0400ScannerTankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scannertank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Basically this tank was gutted and is being rebuilt with sensors and a new brain. I've posted info on this tank and how cheap it was to aquire, so now this is going to be the actual project page. I'm currently still working on the dual hbridge  which will be controlled by two of the pwm's of the arduino. I'll be using a 14m and 8m for the sensors and communications array. From the image I've posted, I have the gp2d10 up front for immediate front detection. This has been glue'd on. The ping senosr ...</p>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:49:30 -0400Landsharkhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/landshark<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>July 24, 2009 Update: Upgraded to use the new Pololu chassis plates. &nbsp; This is my second bot.  This one uses a RP5 tracked chassis that I bought from Pololu.  It also uses Pololu's Qik2s9v1 serial motor controller.  Currently the only sensor is a Parallax Ping attached to a servo for scanning.  I plan on adding some Sharp IR's for close in detection and an optional line-following kit. &nbsp; I made an Arduino library for the motor controller.  It can be downloaded from: http://code.google.com/p/qik2s9v1arduino/ ...</p>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:46:54 -0400LMR Start Here Robot Mark III aka BOSS EZ-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lmr-start-here-robot-mark-iii-aka-boss-ez-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is  the LMR Start here Robot Mark III, aka BOSS EZ-bot. &quot;BOSS&quot; as in Gadget Gangster BOSS Board. Many thanks to Frits for his original design. Modifed Frits' AXE020 design using a separate PICAXE 20M and a L293 motor driver, Sharp IR sensor GP2D12. Uses ping pong ball as 3rd leg.                                     More to follow.    </p>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:45:33 -0400line follwerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follwer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>it can follow a black line and it has the capability to controll it's speed according to the curve it is going to pass. it also can handle right angle turn too. I have applied ATMEGA8 and the PCB is double sided. </p>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:21:50 -0400Mimoks M3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mimoks-m3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Usb powered proximity sensor motorized arm light pulses gun bicolor eye lateral led indicator changing states </p>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:08:09 -0400Mimoks M2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mimoks-m2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Usb powered Sound sensor Light sensor expresive display face changing states &nbsp; </p>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:02:37 -0400My usb Robot Mimoks M1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-usb-robot-mimoks-m1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Usb powered Sound sensor light scanning movement bicolor eyes changing states &nbsp; </p>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:53:31 -0400Light Control Robot - and now finally finished with Movie 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-control-robot-and-now-finally-finished-with-movie-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hallo everyone, I present you my edition fire fighting and light follower robot. This is my third robot with Picaxe 28x1 and my costliest robot.I used: - One motor for my blower (14000U-1). He needs more than 3 A. - Two gear motors RB-35; 50:1; 12V, - One accumulator 12V; 1,2Ah, - Four LDR  - One SRF05 (currently not used) - Two 28-pin Project Boards and (one of them destroyed)    - Two microcontrollers Picaxe 28 (one of them destroyed)   I used for gear motors one l298 H-bridges. For ...</p>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:17:20 -0400MEEP! WhoMe? In Progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meep-whome-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, here is step 1.  Been working on getting what to me is a major step. Right now, Arduino is sweeping the a servo with a Ping ))) mounted on it. Got that working and feeding back readings in in millimeters. Those are currently being fed into a simple graphing setup in Processing. It's right nice.    Major thanks to Myc for help.   Named inspired because someone said it resembled Beaker (muppet) Current Results: Those curves are scan and rescan of a cup that was in the way.  </p>Sun, 31 May 2009 22:26:05 -0400labyrinth tracker robot / fire fighting robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/labyrinth-tracker-robot-fire-fighting-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Im working a fire fighting robot, I use ping ultrasonic range finder sensor, thermal sensor and i also use AT89S51 for the processor. I use SDCC for compiling C program and also use ISP from Atmel module for downloading the programe in to the processor. this is the base track </p>Sat, 30 May 2009 11:04:22 -0400SCR1 RF Controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scr1-rf-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first attempt at an RF controlled robot.  So far, the most I've done is stripped the chassis of an old RC car, and I've started on the control panel.  I took out its motor, and will replace it with another motor that I know how to control.  I will also add a servo in order to allow steering.  This is a big improvement compared to my other robots which used differential steering.  In addition, I also have a wireless camera that will allow me to navigate the robot from its point of ...</p>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:10:27 -0400Talkie Walkiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/talkie-walkie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Lusorobotica.com and EmbeddedDreams.com made a challenge to build a robot only with one servo, and this was what I came up with. I used the sound sensor I've done a few days ago and a little paper-boat + a servo and a box and this is the result   :) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; update: 27_september_2009&nbsp; I was asked to document how I did the walkie talkie bot and here it is  :) This how the puppet works: A hole was digger on a card box, and the micro servo is glued ...</p>Tue, 26 May 2009 02:25:49 -0400MediBot - My First Photovorehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/medibot-my-first-photovore<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This represents my first attempt at any robot. Not the happy ending that I expected. Even after two tries still nothing. I followed the tutorial found here :--&gt; http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/6897/photovore.html  . I checked everything i could i even used a smaller motor salavaged from a hexbug i paid $6 for. Anyways this has not detered me at all. Back to the drawing board. Oh by the way, its always a good idea to use a breadboard first , no matter how confident you are that you've got ...</p>Mon, 25 May 2009 07:23:05 -0400Three wheels Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/three-wheels-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is just a prototype for my code. I have it right now avoid object about 2 1/2 inches away. This is my first robot and first time actually really programming so its not that great. I still have a lot of work to do on the code. I made this robot out of popsicle sticks, dowel rods, rubber bands, super glue, and hot glue. Took me a while just to figure out how I wanted to do it. First I started with some popsicle sticks to get the servos attached together. I'm using Airtronics 94102z servos. I modify ...</p>Fri, 22 May 2009 02:28:17 -0400Mr. Basic + AVRhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-basic-avr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Say hello to my Mr. Basic. He's currently not into anything exciting - other than burning his L293 chip (Mr. Basic likes burn-outs). He will someday get a descent motor driver that can handle his motors properly and then he will be able to follow a line.</p>Tue, 19 May 2009 12:20:02 -0400Mr BASIC + AXE020https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-basic-axe020<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>In working on my Mr BASIC kit, I needed a method to add a PICAXE 28X2 AXE020 board. This simplest way was to add longer spacers and &quot;hang&quot; the AXE020 under the pcb. The AXE020 plugs into female headers solders to the underside of the pcb. Based on an earlier post, I am concerned that the 3 AA batteries may not be adequate for the motors, as well as, having a very short life under load. it seems that a separate 9 volt battery and regulator will also be needed for the AXE020, but there is ...</p>Tue, 19 May 2009 10:01:41 -0400My "Start here" bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-bot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>i finally got around to finishing it and making a video. It would have had a servo except i brought it into school for a demo on friday. I was thinking of adding my Ping as the object sensor and using the sharp for edges. The wheels are from a lego mindstorms kit and it the same chassis as my RC bot. I ordered wheels from solarbotics but they wont be here till next week. The two PCB's are just wires hooked up to header pins so that i didnt have to cut any of my female to female wires. The codes just ...</p>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:19:14 -0400Atom-R1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atom-r1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Update: 26 June 2009  A bit of a hiatus Pager motors arrived from Solarbotics. Then thay sat on a co-workers desk for a week before he decided to tell me they had arrived. Holonomic wheels causing problems so have opted to go for table tennis balls/polymorph. Thanks to emuller for proving this concept with Three wheeling doover. Have built quad motor driver (2 x L293D) board, processor (28X1) board and sensor (IR LED &amp; Receiver) on strip board(s). Software tested both in simulation and with ...</p>Mon, 18 May 2009 22:43:46 -0400First bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first bot. I made it exactly one year ago. My first project using all the cool stuff I learned about here at LMR. It was built using a picaxe 08M proto board, a sharp ir sensor and two modified mini servos. The wheels are wood and kind of heavy, but they look pretty nice. Especially with the paintsticks.  This is the only picture I have and there will be no video as this robot has been harvested for parts. Sorry I clog the front page with this post, but I thought my robot count on this ...</p>Mon, 18 May 2009 18:55:45 -0400SPYKEE for everyone!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spykee-for-everyone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I was looking at the sit when i saw the need for the internet controlled robot.coinsidently i had my spykee sitting around doing nothing. only one problem. i have no idez how to actually control it remotely from the internet.so if you guys are desperate enough to walk me through it or anything please do. it is controlled by wifi, has a web cam, light (led), catipillar treads and self parking system ( that means it backs itself into the charging bay). hope you guy get to use it.there is a site www.spykeeworld.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The ...</p>Mon, 18 May 2009 08:41:42 -0400Al-TeraG2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/al-terag2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The name was not explain that the processor used is Altera. ;) This robot i've built with my robot team to join the robot contest in my country. I like the material used to form the body, it's make from PCB. The PCB used to embedd the processor too. I use ATMega32 as processesor, and my friend wrote the program using C. Soon, i'll upload the video of this robot, it walk like a turtle, looking for the fire and extinguish it.   The first body design is using clear acrylic with 2 mm of thickness..so ...</p>Sat, 16 May 2009 09:33:16 -0400AY-Bohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ay-bo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Trying to make the mechanics form..to get the template. Still looking for the good material of robot. Anyone have comment?</p>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:08 -04003x08M https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/3x08m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: (this was all done a few months ago)&nbsp;Removed the servo that moved the eyes. Eyes are now fixed. Added an infrared receiver. Still toying with the program, but that goes very slowly with three processors, squeezing in the jumpercable that connects to the programming cable. I keep forgetting to connect it right so lots of times I end up uploading the program to the wrong chip. So many processors, so little time....&nbsp; Update: Fixed the speed control / dual PWM problems. If all else ...</p>Wed, 13 May 2009 02:46:28 -0400Walker Texas Rangerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walker-texas-ranger<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my kit robot named &quot;Walker Texas Ranger&quot; Its a basically stock Joinmax quad walker, which I've painted to make look a bit better than all the yellow plastic its made from. The cost to build is $230.00 from Pololu. (The robots name came from a lost bet....but we won't go in to that) &nbsp; </p>Tue, 12 May 2009 22:00:54 -0400Fast robot with encodershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fast-robot-with-encoders<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm building this fast robot for the upcomping LVbots mini-competition, which will include dead-reckoning and looped maze-solving contests.  I'm using: Baby Orangutan B-32 (LMR) 42mm tires with wheel encoders (LMR)30:1 HP micro metal gearmotors (LMR)6 sensors broken off of a QTR-8RC (LMR) 4xAAA battery pack (LMR)adjustable boost voltage regulator set to 6 or 7 V (LMR)custom laser-cut chassis (LMR) Total cost, including the custom-cut chassis, would be about $165 from Pololu.Update: my robot took ...</p>Mon, 11 May 2009 23:43:12 -0400And now for something completely different : MontyPythonSillyWalkBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/and-now-for-something-completely-different-montypythonsillywalkbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Like many all of you, i like robots. Big news. But i especially like robots that walk, that crawl, that jump, that fly... like OddBot's Caterpillar, or Fritsl's Skiwalker for example... So i wanted to make something which moves in an unusual way, and here it is... I couldn't figure any name until i saw it moving, then it was like a revelation : it instantly made think about my favorite Monty Python sequence : the Ministry of Silly Walks. For the crazy ignorant people those who don't know about, i ...</p>Sun, 10 May 2009 06:33:57 -0400Arduino Simple Walker aka Bug Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-simple-walker-aka-bug-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We recently had some parts designed through Ponoko.com, on that order we threw in some pieces for a simple arduino walker. If you have younger kids who are interested in robotics, electronics, crafts, etc. this is a great little project to introduce them to the Arduino. As a bonus, Ponoko.com has given us a coupon that you can use that will give you 50% off your making order! Coupon at the end of the post. Photos, video and sketch file are included with my latest post. &nbsp; Full details at http://www.arduinofun.com I ...</p>Sat, 09 May 2009 02:41:46 -0400Qwerk 3.0b ;-)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/qwerk-3-0b<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have just finished the modification of the bot, I added a laser for use with cmucam.I finally managed to operate the joystick with my small robot ....!&nbsp;... &nbsp; http://f5pql.ath.cx/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1542 This is the version beta, it is equipped with an arm, many sensors (4 GP2D12, 1 GP2D15, 1 SRF04) + light + temp. + compass i2C + Display module LCD03 + 2 experimental plates ( 1 for the power annexe(2 Luxeon LED 3w), CMUcam3 ,1 for 16F84 to convert signal to be compatible with ...</p>Fri, 08 May 2009 11:58:02 -0400project: SC-QR-1 with MORE VIDEOS!!! https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-sc-qr-1-with-more-videos<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>project: SC-QR-1           (NOT MY VIDEO-----&gt;) Small Compact - Quad Robot - 1 so i started getting inspriated by some robots i saw on youtube! shortly after i started makeing my own quadropod i wanted it to be as small as possible, and i now have a robot as high as a match-box!! i fixed my code problem! i'm almost finished right now enjoy the videos MY VIDEO-----------------------------&gt; here is a video with some of the motions it can do MY VIDEO-----------------------------&gt; ...</p>Fri, 08 May 2009 06:02:57 -0400Bug-a-tron...T1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bug-a-tron-t1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first attempt at a robot and will not be my last. Why didnt anyone tell me it is this much fun ? Based on 2 photos of &quot;stomper&quot;. I went to my local hardware shop and bought a 2M length of 10mm angle ali and a 1M length of 8mm round ali and some nuts and bolts. 5 Hours later with another trip to get some more nuts and bolts, the hardware was finished. I had a couple of servos lying around and have been getting into PICAXE programming so I had a couple of AXE020 boards also. I pinched ...</p>Wed, 06 May 2009 09:08:32 -0400TankDoserRoverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankdoserrover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the Tank Doser Rover.its my first decent arduino creation.i have been fiddling with this robot for a while but i couldnt get any movement out of it.ive used a pololu dual serial motor controller and 8 AA batteries.those tracks where donated kindly from Frits.the chasis is only temporary, i have ordered another chasis from JayCar Electronics.i didnt want to post without a video or i would most likely get badgered ;) i mentioned this bot ages ago in a post near the bottem.(https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/464)i ...</p>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:26:50 -0400Virtual Joystick Using Processing and Picaxe!!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/virtual-joystick-using-processing-and-picaxe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>For all that is holy in the world --Watch the Video!!! Here's what we got: Processing inputs the posistion of the mouse (x,y). If the mouse is clicked, these cordinates are sent via serial (serial/USB) to a picaxe 28x1 inside of Walter's transmitter. I am using the regular sync cable and plug for this and the serrxd command. From here, the transmitter code is simply dealing with 2 variables, b1 and b2 which used to be coming from the x and y on the manual joystick and sends the same serial data (via ...</p>Mon, 04 May 2009 22:27:08 -0400"Dave" - the Differentially Driven Two Wheeled Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/dave-the-differentially-driven-two-wheeled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have attached some images of my first robot. It is built around a pololu round chassis, tamiya twin motor gearbox, and tamiya off road wheels along with a ball caster (also made by tamiya). There is a second deck made from some blue HIPS, and it runs off of 4 AAs and a 9v battery. The &quot;brains&quot; are simply an atmega8 and an L293d along with supporting circuitry. I aim to make this into a sumo and line following robot, however I wanted baseline electronics, chassis and control code to start ...</p>Mon, 04 May 2009 16:18:19 -0400TOBI - The Tool Bot V.3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tobi-the-tool-bot-v-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; COMPLETED: 2011.12.08 This is my first robot built from scratch and I am new to robotics. I haven't played with electronics for over 25 years and I have a little programmed expirience in many versions of Basic dating all the way back to the days of the TI-99 computers. In short, I am a total Neebie in Robotics and if I can do this, anyone can too.&nbsp; Started on 2009.05.02 Ever since I first read about a robot that had thermal sensors that enabled it to follow its human controller in the ...</p>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:16:19 -0400Tamy 1.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tamy-1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok so I have made my 'Start Here' robot on tamiya tracks, twin geared motors and plate set. The program is based on the 'Start Here' project with a few changes to make it more suited to what I wanted it to do. I've added an extra IR sensor to 'Look' down so it wont drive off edges. As you can see in the video it drives along then stops and checks the area (in the middle of no where) then changes direction (I'm not sure why it does this). Next will be to add bumper switches, power switches and an ...</p>Sun, 03 May 2009 18:23:59 -0400My R2-D2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-r2-d2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>…a long time ago…about 25 years ago actually I made a lifesize rc R2 out of cardboard, sweat and a lot of tape. It made it through one sf convention before I had to mothball it because of rain the very next day, lol. Now after a long thought process over the years and after visiting so many conventions (last being the celebration III and IV). I decided this is it. I love a challenge, I’ve love the entire astrodroid concept as well as Star Wars (of course) and face it R2’s the real hero. So ...</p>Sun, 03 May 2009 10:54:24 -0400My First Robot Spoutnikhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-spoutnik<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi people , i creat my first robot ! My robot avoids the obstacles and looks for a better road.I used tools classic to create my robot as: crowbar(pliers), of the thread, the tin, the iron has to weld...  For the construction of my robot I put 1:30 am and for the programming I made copy / stick of the tutorial xD. If you find things has to say on my robot of the good as the bad do not hesitate, I am to learn :)ok ok thank you for watching.</p>Sat, 02 May 2009 16:44:36 -0400Rosalinda - 3 servo hexapod https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rosalinda-3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Lenght: 10.5 cmWidth: 7.5 cmHeight: 8 cmWeight: 144 gComponents 1x Picaxe 18X4x AAA 800mAh NiMh cell 3x Hitec HS-55 servo 1x Sharp GP2D120 IR Sensor&nbsp;   Schmatics Source code 'pin symbol pinServoL=2 symbol pinServoR=3 symbol pinServoC=1 symbol pinAdcIr=0 symbol pinOutLed=6 'servopos symbol servoLF=175 symbol servoLB=100 symbol servoLN=145 symbol servoRF=125 symbol servoRB=175 symbol servoRN=150 ...</p>Sat, 02 May 2009 11:58:29 -0400bipedal robo warriorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bipedal-robo-warrior<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My Name is Chaz, I live in Midlothian Va. I've been into robotics for a very long time, starting in the mid 80's with the Transformers then up to the Tomy Robots Omnibot &amp; Omnibot 2000 etc. I have converted the Omnibot 2000 to get the 2nd arm to work with a converter box i made back in the 90's without doing anything to the main board. The only fall back was the robot only had 1 speed "high". Now I have been building my own robots. So here is my version of my 2nd bipedal robot. The first one ...</p>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:13:17 -0400Plex-E in progresshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plex-e-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everyone. Like many other people, I get inspired a lot from movie &quot;Wall-E&quot; so I decided to make a clone of it. This is my first attempt to make a Wall-E similar bot. His name, Plex-E, derives from the material it's made with, the plexiglass. Below you can see the plexiglass sheet, the start point. Now i've completed the the body, the neck and i started to build the head. I APOLOGIZE YOU BUT THE PHOTOES WON'T TO UPLOAD... AS SOON AS I CAN UPLOAD THEM THEY WILL BE ADDED. &nbsp; The ...</p>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:11:57 -0400Router Controlled Mobile Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/router-controlled-mobile-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My robot is based on (quite out-of-date) Tamyia RC car in 1:10 scale. All electronics is placed inside plastic box ont the top of the car. The brain is made of Edimax BR-6104KP router, which has got two USB ports, two UARTs, some GPIOs (under desoldered LEDS - it can be used for I2C, tact-switches, buzzer and so) and some LAN ports, of course. The box is transparent, which is good for 16x2 character LCD mounted under the cover. LCD is connected to router's UART and is used for simple menu (program ...</p>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:50:45 -0400Some say it looks like an ironhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/some-say-it-looks-like-an-iron<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well here's my first attempt at a robot.  Seems like everyone I've showed it to asks me if I traced an iron for the base :) Little disappointed by the speed of the GM9 motors.  I really should have gone with bigger wheels, but I just thought these looked cool.  Had to turn down some adaptors to make them work since they don't sell them.   Next time I order motors I think I'm going with some spur gear motors. Just wish I didn't have to buy an expensive motor controller for them :(  Base is made ...</p>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:49:58 -0400Omni Wheel Robot Projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/omni-wheel-robot-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The goal of this project is to: Develop my understanding of omni wheel locomotionDesign a robot that can drive a perfectly straight lineI have done some research on omni wheel robots for a few months now and have decided to finally roll up my sleeves and start building. You have many options for wheels when it comes to omni wheels. I decided to steer clear of the mecanum wheels purely based on price alone. I ended up selecting the Vex omni wheels. There will be three wheels total (See attached Omni ...</p>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:14:50 -0400TRM Navigation Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trm-navigation-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Updated on 2/15/09. I've added a couple new pictures. Its running, but not optimized. Testing will follow, then I'll post some navigation video's, etc. &nbsp; This is my navigation robot named TRM. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp; The game plan here is a simple small scale navigation robot. But also to look visually interesting to promote robotics/science/technology. I taught some of my local robotics group members with this robot build, as some of them have not built a robot before. ...</p>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:31:29 -04002nd Symet (trimet actually, i guess)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2nd-symet-trimet-actually-i-guess<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this one is a little ugly:) All the parts for this one were salvaged from different things, nothing purchased, Hence the mismatched caps. the solar cells are from old calculators, and the motor came from a vcr.</p>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:56:57 -0400First Symethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-symet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first symet. The motor i salvaged from something or other, the caps and solar cell came from spark fun electronics. I'm still trying to learn basic electronics, so i've decided to try to make some &quot;BEAM&quot; projects, which seem to be more simple than types of robot projects, but which are also (to me) very interesting. this was my first attempt at making a flashing LED solar engine, and it worked out pretty well. I have a video that i will add later on also.&nbsp; </p>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:45:33 -0400BARMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/barm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is BARM, my work in progress robot. BARM stands for Blue Autonomous Rolling Machine. Beautiful isn't he?He would be alive right now, but he needs a 330Ω resistor snd some wires.As you can see, the &quot;chassis&quot; is made from popsicle sticks.Here are some more pics.Blurry &quot;Majestic&quot; view.Close up.Wheel UBER close up!I will probably be finished next weekend!Comment please!</p>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:00:07 -0400Ardbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ardbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Still a work in progress. I'm just testing out the various subsystems (wireless, camera pan &amp; tilt, tracks, IR distance sensor). I've attached some pictures of the pd patches i'm using to test things out - hopefully someone will find them helpful. It took awhile to figure out how to read data across the bluetooth serial port using pd but it works well.  I started with the Robotshop rover development platform kit from robotshop.com. I added the Bluetooth Bluesmirf Silver modem from sparkfun.com ...</p>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:37:10 -0400Snapperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snapper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE 2: Project has ended and robot is disassembled. link UPDATE 1: Since i changed from PIC to Atmega, I remade this bot's whole brain. H-bridges and motor controllers were a headache so I changed motors to servos. Also now i have new power source, 5x AA NiMh regulated to 5V for electronics. Hmm. New pictures soon. &nbsp; -- Original -- First bot what is entirely my built and has sensors what are connected to brain. Now it just moves its gripper open and close and does other preprogrammed activities. ...</p>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:03:02 -0400BotKropny, the ugly light-seeking robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/botkropny-the-ugly-light-seeking-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Beleive it or not, that thing without real shapes is a robot! It's my first attempt to make a bot with a brain, a picaxe 18X. He moves with 2 home-made continuous rotation servos that are concealed into an old modem case. Add some Meccano to hold the batteries and the LDR, the first piece of plastic i found in my garbage as a third wheel, and a lot of electric tape...  The video is pretty crappy, but i just have my phone to film -_-v This robot was supposed to have 2 bumper switches, hence the ...</p>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:09:33 -0400Line Cruiser https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-cruiser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my first line following robot using 6 'nokia' cellphone battery (code bl2c) for motor driver and its power (12v) , plus 4  for the minimum system  (mikrocontroller, sensor, etc). i used atmel mega32 for the brain, and IR for sensoric system. &nbsp; </p>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:26:32 -0400my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-8<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>my robot is using the picaxe18 power board from sparkfun.com. he turns both ways and decides which way is better to go and goes that way   here is my code:       symbol dangerlevel= 84   Main: readadc 0,b0 if b0&lt;dangerlevel then low 4: high 5: low 6: high 7 goto main else label_1: readadc 0,b0 end if high 4: low 5: high 6: low 7 if b0&gt;75 then goto label_1 else  low 4: high 5: high 6: low 7 pause 500 readadc 0, b0 high 4:low 5: low 6: high 7 pause 1000 readadc ...</p>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:19:04 -0400RISC bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/risc-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first robot I built.  It drives itself around trying its best to avoid running into walls and other objects.  most of the circuitry has been done for a while now. The base is made out of some scrap oak I had laying around from a previous 4-H shop project.   The programming is probably the most fun and challenging part.  I've created many subroutines in assembly so when I want to do something all I have to do is call a subroutine.  It really isn't any harder than high level languages.  ...</p>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:50:37 -0400HCR-Home Care Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hcr-home-care-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HCR-Home care robot is an open source robot project.   It aims to develop an affordable domestic mobile robot platform which can validate various robotics technologies such as Human machine interface, navigation, localization.   At this moment, it has just finished the mechanical design. The electricity module is still under development.   But I am trying to use several arduino type of MCU as the low level hardware control, and uses a normal laptop or netPC as the main control unit which can ...</p>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:01:57 -0400Mobile Platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Ok this is a project I have wanted to do for a while now and have finally started since I needed a good topic for my Senior Exit Project. So far I have attached the two wheel chair motors that I stole (only paid $25 for the entire chair) to a sturdy platform, and added a caster in front. Doesn’t sound like much but, it is what it is for the time bean. My intent is to basically build an oversized Boe-Bot (Parallax) you know just a nice maneuverable platform that I can add sensors to and just ...</p>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:40:55 -0400El Primerohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/el-primero<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Behold the first of many robots to come - my LMR. It is using Picaxe 28X1, SRF05 &amp; motors/gears from Picaxe store. These motors &amp; gears (available at http://194.201.138.187/epages/Store.storefront/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Store.TechSupplies/Products/GBX015) offer several gear ratios, and are very easy to assemble. You can get the wheels from the same place (but no tyres). The gears are quite noisy - in a spark of brilliance I have put several drops of machine oil on them in order to lessen the ...</p>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:44:00 -0400Robot Cube?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-cube<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While this may not be as awesome (or mobile) as the other robots but its something i've been wanting to do for a while ever since i saw one on youtube. Right now it consists of two 2x2 LED squares and a 2x1 line, in the end it will be 3x3 however i somehow lost LEDs : /. This is very basic however seems like a source of near endless fun, it also helps to reinforce simple programming knowledge. I also didnt have time for a video or a real demo but if people want one i guess i could make it before ...</p>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:31:26 -0400Abrahamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/abraham<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(old)  Well, here is Abraham. He is named after the American tank, mostly because he has tank treads. (M1 Abrams, any army guys around driven one?) He looks cool, but I NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP!!! 1st) Do you think I should glue little segments of rubber band to his treads like this... or keep 'em bare so I can skid steer better? &nbsp; 2nd) My servo does not work. I am going to hook up ground and volt directly to the batteries this time. &nbsp; 3rd) The start here code does not upload. I get an ...</p>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:33:12 -0400Retlaw (Walter's little bro)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/retlaw-walters-little-bro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As I wait for parts for Walter, I decided to get back to my &quot;Start Here&quot; bot. I had an old Playmobile tank which had some pretty fantastic treads on it. Badda-boom-badda-bing, Retlaw the little robot. This, of course, is just the basic chassis and will eventually get a proper head and sensors and the like but for now, tell me these treads don't kick ass! Original Blog Post &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; More soon... &nbsp; </p>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:52:11 -0400Jansen Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jansen-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've spent quite a bit of time on the mechanical design on this robot, maybe more then was strictly necessary since I used this opportunity to learn SolidWorks, and since all the parts are laser cut, absolutely everything must be modeled. All the body pieces are laser-cut, excluding the obvious bolts, threaded rods, and electrical parts. The pictures you see here are from the assembly of the 3rd prototype and so far I'm pleased with how it’s turned out. I've successfully driven it around on my ...</p>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:39:52 -0400Croco - Omniwheel ????https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/croco-omniwheel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I present you my fourth robot &quot;Croco&quot;. This is my second robot with Picaxe 28x1. I used four hacked servos and two l293d H-bridges. I used for the first time a SRF05 and I must say: the sensor is wonderful. The biggest problems had I with programming, it took me about a week. My problems have arisen because: - It was Easter - My batteries very quickly lose voltage. - I needed all 8 outputs after ULN2803A for controlling motors and how can you command PULSOUT, you also need a ...</p>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:31:59 -0400Woody -The Line Following Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/woody-the-line-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, a line follower. I got the idea and schematic from David Cook's book 'Robot Building for Beginners' at robotroom.com. Great book for first timers. </p>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:08:42 -04002009 FIRST FRC Robot, Team 2197https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/2009-first-frc-robot-team-2197<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok this year we had to design a robot that could successfully collect these “moon rocks” and then deposit them in the trailer of the opposite alliance. Sounds pretty simple but!!! It has to weigh less then 120lbs, fit in a 28”x38”x60” box, use only specified motors and pneumatics (we used no pneumatics this year), use only a certain battery, and a hole list of other rules (three ring binder full). But still you have a lot of freedom to design whatever you want. Oh and we only had six weeks ...</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:18:53 -0400First Robot-Object Avoiderhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-object-avoider<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've been lurking on this site reading and looking and finally got enough good info to create my first robot. The chassis is made from 1.6mm thick phenolic. Laser cut from a sheet. Alum wheels were from another old project. I narrowed them and fitted an O-ring tire. Entire robot was modeled in SolidWorks 2009. Picaxe 18X High Power board (CHI-035) supplies the brains. I had to remove (1) MOSFET and add a jumper to control my Sharp vision servo. Also added the screw type terminal blocks. Front ...</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:14:14 -0400Wall-e Toy Modifiedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wall-e-toy-modified<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It's been along time since project Wall-e, but now he is being re-vamped with DJ Sures Easy-Robot module, awesome. You can get it at http://www.ez-robot.com &nbsp; My Robot is a Wall-e Toy, i got the idea from DJSURES (Thankyou for that) I took apart the wall-e toy, extracted the voice eprom so i could use it. Added two arm servos, two continuos rotation drive train servos, 1 neck servo, and 1 head tilt servo. Also two IR distance sensors. This project has been very, very fun. I would highly recommend ...</p>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:58:18 -0400Number Onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/number-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi All, I just completed my first robot project.  It's based on a dsPIC33FJ32MC202 DSP.  I used the Tamiya track kit and dual motor gearbox for the vehicle base.  A L298 bridge controller was used to control the motors and a Sharp GP2D12 mounted on a RC servo was used for ranging and navigation. The Chassis: The Motor Controller Board: The dsPIC33FJ32MC202 DSP board: Boards Mounted on Chassis: Completed Robot: I'll post video as soon as I make one. &nbsp; </p>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:59:01 -0400Chopping board Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chopping-board-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: been through a few revisions, new pics added of the last mods and the latest mod-in-progress (front+rear castors, mid-mounted motors and batteries)  This new layout should improve the speed and handling at the expense of poor handling of rough grount (castors could hang the bot up easily) &nbsp; Original Post: New robot using a TReX controller, a pair of XU1 drill motors and plastic wheels, mountd on a chopping board. 6v SLA battery with a slightly broken eeepc on top, running from flash. ...</p>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:40:39 -0400RastKad4https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rastkad4<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first robot of Bilal, one of my students. He wanted to build a robot without any programmable circuit nor connection to a computer. It uses four SN74150 (digital multiplexers of 16 inputs) to take decisions, and some logic gates. It has 4 LDR sensors to sense light in any horizontal direction.   Two wheels attached to two geared motors and a custom ball caster -made of a roll-on deodorant-. Unfortunately it doesn't work. There are a lot of connections in the breadboards that fails ...</p>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:02:42 -0400Luigihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/luigi<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok. I have started my first custom robot! I'm going to call him &quot;Luigi&quot; cuz he was going to be controlled by an Arduino, but I decided not to. But its a cool name! You're probably disappointed because I'm using pre-built VEX pieces. That's okay, because I'm going to change that to PICAXE soon enough. I just can't wait till I get my parts! I want to build a robot NOW! I am in the works of cutting my sheet of plastic (yes, by hand, not with Dremels or machining tools or lasers.) I got a ...</p>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:49:06 -0400Skullyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/skully<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi.  This is Skully my first Pic robot.Still under construction. I am going to make it as a multipurpose Robot.   I have finish working on the head movement and hacking my MP4 player for the voice. I have include several photos of the MP4. It's quite challanging to solder the wire in very limited space.  </p>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:26:33 -0400Update- Laser Cat https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/update-laser-cat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I cant think of a good name, but im sure theres a good one somewhere, if any of you think of anything let me know.  &nbsp; Laser Cat &nbsp; The idea of this project is to help me learn a few things needed for my longterm project Airborne bot. It is basicaly a laser controlled by an arduino using two servos. It is for my two cats Harry and Fifi (girls cat. Fifi ffs! ) to play with. &nbsp; WHen it is complete it will enable me to move the laser using a web page with a control panel and a video ...</p>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:07:11 -0400My phidget servo control wired to a IK arm controlhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-phidget-servo-control-wired-to-a-ik-arm-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello,   I've been working with my SES arm and phidget servo control, and started to understand how frustrating it can be to control a full robotic arm position on a per servo position basis.  I'm attempting to create something that is easy-to-use for anyone not familiar with programming or robotics and would like to try phidgets. I have finally jumped into inverse kinematics  and will start to create a separate 'add in' control that will work in tandem with my phidget servo controls.  Here ...</p>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:38:58 -0400MECXAPODhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mecxapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, I stumbled across this site and watched a few video's and got all inspired. I've been planning to make a fully autonomous robot for the last few months but never got around to it yet. However, I did have an Arduino controller lying around and several servos ... plus of course a box of Meccano! This is my achievement from Sunday afternoon. It is based on the Lynxmotion EH1. I built the base from Meccano and did some basic programming into my Arduino to make it walk forward, backward, left and ...</p>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:43:54 -0400Mobot 2009https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobot-2009<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my entry for Carnegie Mellon's Annual Mobot Race.  The object of the race is to follow a line.  This robot has yet to be named as as tested didn't work quite as well as I had hoped.  The front of the robot has a 4 bar linkage which would allow the sensor to ride along the ground.  All it does however is get caught and drag when the robot tries to turn. It is also very slow.  I'm working on remounting the sensor and speeding up the mobot.  As you can see in the video, it's very slow.  ...</p>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:46:50 -0400My Start Here Robot V.2.1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-robot-v-2-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>****Update 4-6-09**** Polymorph head ,IR extension and side panels!!!  **Coming soon - Speaker,  LED'S and MORE POLYMORPH!** &nbsp; Just my first start here robot with SRF05 for obstacle avoidance and the Sharp IR so it doesnt fall into any holes! For now i plan on adding a speaker and a few more leds but eventually want to make it much smaller so it can navigate my desk and add self charging capabilities. </p>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:58:13 -0400YAABR - Yet another Arduino based robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yaabr-yet-another-arduino-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>YAABR is my first Arduino based robot. The name is an abbreviation for yet another Arduino based robot. It is a multipurpose platform for experimentation. With its Bluettoth Interface it can be controlled remotely from a PC oder a PDA,&nbsp; it it also possible to reprogram the main controller over Bluettoth, no cable needed. Construction Update! For the first time I am creating a robot with a CAD program. I use Google SketchUp for this. OK, some changes were made during design, but the main construction ...</p>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:02:39 -0400Magnet Roboterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/magnet-roboter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello girls and boys !!!This is my third robot. He moves on the metal wall or ceiling.The robot has two magnets.and eight Bumper switches.and now CompleteI had two problems:- Tamiya twin gearbox was very loud ~ 80dB or more- The wheels have a bad adhesionHallo Mädels und Jungs,ich möchte euch meinen dritten Roboter vorstellen. Er kann an der Wand und an der Decke fahren. Er kann das aber nur dann, wenn die Decke aus Metallt hergestellt wurde ;). Das funktioniert weil darunter zwei starke ...</p>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:57:38 -0400My first Robot! Looks familiar!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-looks-familiar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first Robot, made with the &quot;Start Here&quot; project :) I added a switch in the little box between the motors which houses some of the wires. I'm not sure if adding a switch directly on the power wire is the right thing to do, but it works :) Also i wasn't too sure about wire sizes. I have been robbing wires and connectors from old PC's and stuff around the house :) The wires on the motors are hard drive power wires. They seem a bit thick, will that make less power get to the motors?  ...</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:30:16 -0400My first Junkbot (very original title isn't it?)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-junkbot-very-original-title-isnt-it<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi everybody, this is my first entry here! First entry for my first robot, so let me proudly introduce you my junkbot :     I found the instructions on Make Magazine and started to look for the components... I got the switches in an old computer mouse, the motors from a friend, some Meccano, a battery holder from a broken remote-control, two paperclips, some electrical tape, et voilà!  He's not very intelligent, but he was pretty fun to build, and most of all he gave me the need to do more! ...</p>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:41:21 -0400My Start Here Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-bot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well its been a while, but i finally finished the base. Right now everythings held down with double sided foam tape, but i plan on cable tying the motors down. Thanks to oddbot's tutorial i made a nice mounting bracket, cept the lighter discoloerd the shapelock a bit. I got all the wiring sorted out, thanks to isotope i was able to get my ping running. Right now i just have to order some header pins, and maybe the wheels (if anyone has a link to nice ones that fit onto the geared motors in the &quot;start ...</p>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:31:01 -0400Barebone 74HC240 Solar HEADhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/barebone-74hc240-solar-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  Features Lenght: 75 mm  Width: 60 mm  Height: 54 mm  Weight: 44 g Free Forming Technique Schematics &nbsp; </p>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:48:30 -0400TOW - TriOmniWheelerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tow-triomniwheeler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's the latest from BOA-Labs: My first omni-wheeler. It draws very little from the suggestion here. Most roving robots must turn to face their direction of travel. The plan with this one is that it should be able to move around in 2D space without having to turn to face &quot;forward.&quot; It's called &quot;holonomic&quot; motion. It's annoying that so many variations on this have already made it to market. Other omni wheelers have a perceived flaw where they might slide off the sloped roof ...</p>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:53:21 -0400warnerbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/warnerbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:54:03 -0400toothbrush bot1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/toothbrush-bot1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first project. Its very simple, but i'm still trying to learn basic electronics. I figured though, that instead of just lurking on the site here, i'd upload this little guy:) &nbsp; it uses a little motor that i pulled out of a remote control mouse cat toy. and a LR 44 battery. I added a peice of speaker wire, to kind of act like a spring, to keep it from tipping over. It took about an hour and a half to build, including the time i spent pulling the motor out of the cat toy. </p>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:28:25 -0400Explorerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>[Need help with Hardware (Encoders), see last Picture]  Hi There, although I just registred, I've been visiting this Site for a while. Now that I started my own robot, I thought it was a good Idea to share it with you. The future &quot;Brain&quot; will be an Atmel but I am not shure wich one. Right now I am using an 8515, but i Think I'll eventually have to go for an atmega32 or something like that. Although I know you all got some great working and funky looking wheelbases and chassis, I decidet ...</p>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:21:54 -0400Solarized PowerSmart Head v2 https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solarized-powersmart-head-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This PowerSmart head circuit was solarized, courtesy of Darrell Johnson, and dubbed the Solar Power Smart Head (SPSH). The SPSH circuit has been tweaked from time to time (each time improving its efficiency); Free-forming technique: &nbsp; Schematics: </p>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:05:52 -0400Black Bot - Arduino bot made from black plastichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/black-bot-arduino-bot-made-from-black-plastic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been lurking here for a while, and I thought I might let everybody in on my bot in progress.  It is a differential drive robot with an ir distance sensor mounted on a servo, and a two channel RC receiver.  I initially wrote firmware to make the robot radio controlled in order to test the chassis. The bot terrifies my dogs for some reason, so it was fun to chase them with it. The bot is way too slow to give a good chase and the RC fun wore off quickly, so I added an IR sensor to the front ...</p>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:07:04 -0400Zip the Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zip-the-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my attempt at building a drum machine from fritsl's walkthrough. I used two GM3 gearmotors from Solarbotics to drive the black tracks (also from Solarbotics). The project is centered around a Picaxe 28-pin project board. The microcontroller I used is a Picaxe 28X1. &nbsp; This is my first project with the Picaxe system, and I like it.&nbsp; I had a steep learning curve, because this is the first microcontroller based robot I've actually wired and programmed. Interfacing to the project ...</p>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:23:00 -0400Spektrum R/C Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spektrum-r-c-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi guys, this isnt an autonomous robot but i thought i'd post it while i wait for the rest of my &quot;start here&quot; parts to arrive. Its not a very complicated robot, just two GWS s03n standard servos, with an ar6200 reciever. Im using the spektrum Dx6i to control it via the ccpm config. The base is just made out of shapelock, the US version of polymorph (so i think). and i took the wheels from the old lego mindstorms kit. Theres a cap on the bottom to allow it to slide/ turn easliy. And i guess ...</p>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:42:18 -0400My first attempt at a robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-attempt-at-a-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. i'm not really sure if it counts as a robot yet because i havent added any sensors so it can only do what its code tells it to. The main chassis is made form the bottom of an old computer mouse and various parts from a couple of old RC cars. </p>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:25:46 -0400All Terrain Robot :)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/all-terrain-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> []ALL TERRAIN ROBOT[] Hi  Well this is my first robot it was to build to participate in some of the All Terrain Robotics Competitions. This robot is the simplest and easiest to make. The items required to build this Robot is mentioned below: Chasis[1]Clamping Clips [8]Motors(1.5A ; 24 V ; 300RPM) DC Geared [4]Wheels [4]DPDT Centre Off Spring Loaded Switches [2]WireNow Lets start the work :) My robots Chasis dimension is 19 X 21 cm. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Now ...</p>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:01:23 -0400Sir Golden-Tail 4.2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sir-golden-tail-4-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Hey Y'all, &nbsp; Well, this is Sir Golden-Tail.  SIR Golden-Tail.  Not Golden-Tail, or Sir Gold, Its SIR GOLDEN-TAIL!!!! &nbsp; In fact, me and my friebd had a bet:  If I placed seventh or highr (because we had never even placed before) in the robotics competition with it, he would call it Sir Golden-Tail.  But, any lower, we had to promise to call it Golden-Butt. &nbsp; But, we won second!  Yay. &nbsp; Well, Let me explain what I mean. &nbsp; This robot started out like a funky-looking ...</p>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:55:14 -0400robotDAhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotda<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>RobotΔ. I am almost finish this project i use PICAXE 28X1 and SRF05  the code need some adj... &nbsp; Cool...... </p>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:41:29 -0400Durex(lol) the Vibrobot 01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/durex-lol-the-vibrobot-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this one is derived from Vibrating rings condoms ........... the ultimate source for pager motors :D</p>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:39:59 -0400Pacohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/paco<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Use two motors with separate solar engines; rely on differential sensors to achieve a goal. Poppers are essentially just pairs of solar engines mounted together with motors; they seek out bright sources of light through the differential action of the two solar engine motor pairs. &nbsp; Lenght: 5.3 cmWidth: 5 cmHeight: 4 cmWeight: 11 g  Components Qty   Cost 1/2 Solarbotics SCC3733 - 37 x 33mm Polycrystalline Solar Cell 7,30 EUR 1 Cap 1000 uF ...</p>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:19 -0400Blue Dome in progress...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blue-dome-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, I'm restoring an old robot, because I'm now able to use Basic Stamps. This robot is a Parallax &amp; DeAgostini projects which came out from newsagent's, so file by file, component by component I've done this robot when I was 7. OMG !!! I was a bit distructive (I opened a servo to know how it works lol) BUT NOW I KNOW HOW TO WORK ON IT. &nbsp; &nbsp; The hand was working bad for low batteries so now it's running with the aid of a power supply or good batteries. The robot now can be controlled ...</p>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:07:32 -0400My first omniwheelerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-omniwheeler<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Hmm.. I found that it pulls a trailer really well.. Hmm.. And the Omni's are really easy to navigate. Hmmm :) I was waiting for my omni wheels to arrive, because I wanted to see if they where not the right thing for my main project. While waiting and working on other small stuff, I got interested in making my own Mecanum Wheels. After making that proof of concept, I decided to make 4 stable ones, and put them on a test-platform. I got some triangled wood, drilled holes in it, and cut it ...</p>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:47:12 -0400My Start Here Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>* avoids obstacles * avoids edges *detects motion *has a external rf camera *made a software that records what the camera sees. just baby stuff.  &nbsp; &nbsp; trying to put a bluetooth device for the motion detection  </p>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:04:28 -0500wannabe Wall-ehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wannabe-wall-e<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>here is an autonomous robot that has a plc as brain and an IR sensor with relay output.When the sensor detects an object, it will turn away from the object. I have been very inspired by Frits robot with the yellow wheels. I use a speed controller from velleman electronics to control the speed of the 2 gearmotors, and the servomotor is without electronics I control it with af relay and the potentiometer in the servo goes to an input on the plc, so the robot knows where the sensor is and which way ...</p>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:23:12 -0500Mr. Basichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-basic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Mr. Basic.  He is a work in progress.  Right now he is waiting to receive his first set of commands.  I know he doesn't look like much, but he's a nice robot with a BIG heart.</p>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:23:00 -0500Ratazanahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ratazana<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>06, March, 2009first test &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 26, March, 2009drifting performance26, March, 2009I´ve been quite busy with the motor of this bot and already started to have the results I want, but still couldn´t find a stable setup, after a couple of drifts it starts to loose power as you can see by the end of the movie. Besides this, I like the way he moves, and I can have some control when he´s driftin, it is now my anti-stress toy!!! :) ...</p>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:35:18 -0500Cheater the Pinewood Derby Carhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cheater-the-pinewood-derby-car<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I know some won't consider this a &quot;robot&quot; because it lacks a brain, but it is still fun and worth mentioning. Anyone who is familiar with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Royal Rangers has seen a pinewood derby car before. The Kits typically include a block of wood, 4 wheels and 4 metal axles or 2 pieces of dowlrod and 4 screws. Chuck most of that because you only need a couple of the wheels and the axles. Items needed: Paint SticksHot Glue Gun Pinewood Derby Car Kit (optional)2 WheelsWooden ...</p>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:57:22 -0500MasterBlaster https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/masterblaster<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> A pummer is a solar powered self activating LED flasher. Pummers are nocturnal critters that soak up sunlight during the daytime, then get active at night. Their nocturnal activity can either consist of a light show, or some pattern of sounds. The difference between a pummer and a BLFNAR (blinky light for no apparent reason) is that a pummer has a soft turn off, which means that it turns on fast, but slowly fades away. Electronically, Pummers essentially consist of just two parts -- a ...</p>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:40:32 -0500Beer Fetching robot, current statehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/beer-fetching-robot-current-state<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the third or so generation of this robot. The previous versions were all tracked, and the first few used a balsa wood frame. Many reasons for failure, mainly related to the two large 6v 12AH SLA batteries mounted in it (duh!). Now i am using an old Asus wireless router with a USB port that runs linux as the main stressed component, and will be using it to its full capacity for wireless control and to interface with whatever USB dongles i can cram in once i get a 5v regulator so i ran run ...</p>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:50:19 -0500The black onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-black-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After seeing all this cool robots on LMR I build one my self. I used parts from an old computer, printer and old cassette recorder to fabricate the frame for it. For a while now I was looking for a simple yet powerful project bort to experiment with and picaxe 28X1 was perfect for my needs so I order it and put it to use right away. The robot is just driving around and avoiding obstacles at the moment using ultrasonic SRF05 sensor, but it has room for robotic arm at the top which is ...</p>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:09:04 -0500hack a battle bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hack-a-battle-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, &nbsp;    Here is a work in progress when my 6 month old falls asleep. It will be a hacked battle bot I picked up w/o remotes. I figured they would be more fun running off arduino. In this case Really Bare Bones Board and home made motor driver board used in my previous attempt. I basically just ripped all of the on board circuitry off and will use the body with the motors. This toy is set up similar to a tank where the left side wheels are controlled by one motor while the right side wheels ...</p>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:39:04 -0500Somimorohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/somimoro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>it's the ultimate solar rover based on Picaxe 18X it soaks only 25 uA in idle mode it have a brain it's i/o modular through 2.5mm strips it's efficient it's small (L:66m W:37mm)  the nemesis of beam robots  asd the actual schematic </p>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:17:33 -0500Tbotshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tbots<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First bots using Picaxe kit 28. Came across a distributor from my country who bring this item in. Hook up with Parralax Ping))) instead of SRF05. Im yet to find it locally else have to get it online fly to asia. Unlike the &quot;Start Here&quot;, i did not combine it with the servo since a few of my servo eventually only turn one direction and i've yet to figure it out. Anyone here may be can help me out. Video will be up soon. &nbsp; Updated 07 March 09 After the relising left out tutorial on ...</p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:37:22 -0500The Toothbrush Robot Walterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-toothbrush-robot-walter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here my little Robot, Walter... I had all the materials so I couldn't help myself.  Hope you enjoy! </p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:35:12 -05008085 based Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/8085-based-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was inspired by the TAB Build your own Robot, the first version I built back in 1985, long since gone! So I decided to build another one to play with, I had a few 8085's etc, a bit of history. Anyway it was put to one side when I saw the YDM. &nbsp; </p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:25:28 -0500Old Mini Sumo Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/old-mini-sumo-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot was built to learn PID control of motors, I use IR shining through holes in the one of the gears in the gear box. IR is used for Ring Edge detection and finding the other robot. I has been modified to test various ideas such as playing with the cheap 433MHz RF modules. Wheels are turned Alu and the body is Al sheet and angle. The electronics are all on Perf board, mainly wire wrapped. </p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:16:56 -0500articulation prototypehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/articulation-prototype<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the result of a couple of tests with recently arrived microservos + programming + polymorph shaping technics + recently build G'Remote :-) I don´t have any specific application in mind for this, the main purpose is to learn and test new concepts of mechatronic articulations, and to get used to polymoprh wich I became a big fan.(sorry for the low light condition video, will make a better one) </p>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:47:03 -0500My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-7<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Fritsl and a few others here helped by those walkthroughs and tips. See fritsl im am a perfect expamle of he who reads does it.All those and a few mistakes brought me to the finished product. I used fritsl first robot but used other things rather than his exact. I used servo powere and ir for seeing. I also used the lowly picaxe 08m chip. The bot has seperate mainboard and servo suppies. main is 3 aaa cells and servos on 4 aa cells in a shack box complete with power switch.i even put a switch on ...</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:40:00 -0500Zweirad Roboter Picaxe 8Mhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/zweirad-roboter-picaxe-8m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hallo, This is my second robot with Picaxe 8M. The Robot has: - two gearmotors RB-35; 50:1; 12V, -12V; 1,2Ah, - Picaxe 8M, - one mechanical sensor mith 6 metal balls and 6 contact, - three drain PVC, - and only two whells. and now Germany Das ist mein zweiter Roboter, bei dem ich ein Mikrokontoller Picaxe 8M benutz habe. Die ganze Elektronik und Motoren wurden in die Abflussteile aus dem Baumarkt eingebaut (versteckt). Die nötigen Anschlüsse für die Programierung, Laden der Akku, Laden ...</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:04:31 -0500My RoBoT...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is currently under process...and I as an amateur am learning the basics of robotics along with my friends...</p>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:42:59 -05009.4GB DISCO Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/9-4gb-disco-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just a fun use of the continuous rotation servos.  First video is DiscoBot II, my entry to the Coolest DiscoBot Video Award   </p>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:16:36 -0500I'm start to building my first robot!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/im-start-to-building-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello from Russia. On images i sent, you see only a prototype of chasis of my robot. Then&nbsp;i&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;child,&nbsp;me&nbsp;and&nbsp;my&nbsp;father&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;see&nbsp;a&nbsp;film&nbsp;"Short circuit".&nbsp;After&nbsp;that&nbsp;i&nbsp;ask&nbsp;my&nbsp;father&nbsp;to&nbsp;build&nbsp;Johnny5. Now,&nbsp;i&nbsp;think,&nbsp;i&nbsp;must&nbsp;do&nbsp;it&nbsp;self.&nbsp;Of&nbsp;course&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;not&nbsp;a&nbsp;copy&nbsp;of&nbsp;johnny5,&nbsp;but&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;real&nbsp;fully&nbsp;autonomical&nbsp;machine. Now ...</p>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:07:23 -0500Yes, Another Wall-e type Robot! https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yes-another-wall-e-type-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yes, Another Wall-e type Robot! This is a RAD 2.0 old robot base, that have suffer a serios transformation. I cut the first free wells and mounted over the rest with 2, 1/4&quot; treaded rod, to form the triangle shape track. The same rod works like a tension adjuster for the track belts. This one is gona have some sensors, and a PICAXE 28X1 controller. Already have some on hand some sonar sensors, photo sensors, a nice small linear bearing to be used in a extend/retract gripper hand.The body will ...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:21:58 -0500My first RC Robot "Cyclops"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-rc-robot-cyclops<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HI, every one! This is my first entry to LMR. This RC robot Is called CYCLOPS by my doughter, because have a big blacklight from a old  LCD screen, that turns on like a big eye. I made the Platform from 1/4&quot; Lexan, and have 2 modified servos for continuous rotation. The control electronics is a salvage form an old and cheap RC car. It's suppose to be for an autonomous robot, but she wants to control it herself. Well at least she help me assembling it. The small round balls are from ...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:15:21 -0500My Big-Base Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-big-base-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have posted many ideas for robots, but this will be my second on this website. &nbsp; It is a Butler Robot. It will have a 12v Mini Fridge onboard, with a springed DC Solenoid wired to a Max232 chip, to the USB of a local laptop. An onboard wireless camera will be linked to its radio receiver connected to a TV Tuner (RCA inputs) to the USB of a computer. The computer will be running image/video processing software to detect and follow distinct blobs of color, shape, etc.   &nbsp; The final designs ...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:09:48 -0500Arduino robot platform, Mk 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-robot-platform-mk-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok this is my second arduino robot thats currently in very early development, i thought i'd drop a few picks to show how its going. at the moment this is, electronicly very similar to the last bot. https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/5134 the main difference being it is now driven using motors and tracks, hence the motor driver circuit.   the chassis i used is the RP5 robot chassis available from therobotshop.com. its realy nice quality and comes preassembled with 2 6v geard motorsand ...</p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:40:46 -0500Spinal the Vibrobot 02https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spinal-the-vibrobot-02<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:30:45 -0500Atomyk-x |-| The Firefighter Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/atomyk-x-the-firefighter-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Initial Post - 24/02/2009: &nbsp; This is a Firefighter Robot, (note that the cointaner of water is a old cointainer of pills): Wich is not completed, it needs a infrared sensor that will enable the &quot;bomb of water&quot;, that is a jet of water from a car (here we can also detect a connecting pole wich is to programme the robot ;) ): But, before I go further, this robot uses a Picaxe 40x:   It uses a  LM293D to control the motors, (all the printed circuit boards are made at home), to moves ...</p>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:56:23 -0500autonomous blimphttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-blimp<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The original plan was to build two battle blimps that used sonic to ovoid objects and infra- red to find each other, a direct hit from the nose would count as a hit and if the blimp hit anything else on any other part of its body it would be a crash. Sadly when the balloon turned up it was obvious that i wasnt going to two in the same room and having just moved house and being near xmas i was short of money, so the blimp became an autonomous bot and all but two sensors were changed to sharp ir and ...</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:17:10 -0500GreenRoomBaahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/greenroombaa<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I got a vacuum cleaner for my birthday. Sorry, Chris, but MY wife is the coolest wife ever. I didn't have the correct plug for the interface, so I really spent quite a long time on the software while I was waiting. Tonight, I said to my wife: &quot;I connected the vacuum cleaner to the computer.&quot; said replied &quot;What took you so long?&quot; I'm extremely pleased with the result. The video shows: the bot driving around (cautiously - this is not full speed) under control of a Logitech Attack ...</p>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:07:26 -0500Marvinhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/marvin<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Marvin is a lot faster than Jasper. My wife named him. Right now he can just avoid objects with his SRF05 and is able to be controlled with a radio remote. The transmitter and reciever were only 10 bucks at walmart. lol. Just bought a toy car and gutted it for the parts. :D Right now the radio receiver is not controlling the motor controller directly. It is connected to the analog pins on the Picaxe and controlled programaticly. The video shows him in both modes. Below are some additional pictures. ...</p>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:15:07 -0500NEON Bipedal Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/neon-bipedal-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hey, &nbsp; This is my &quot;NEON&quot; Biped.  It is about 2.5 feet tall, and walks at about the same speed as a person does.  The video shows it running on a smooth surface, so it doesn't go anywhere, but outdoors it runs!! &nbsp; This was the largest biped I had ever built.  It has the following specs: &nbsp; -Alluminum Chassis -18 Volt Rechargeable Battery -2.5 ft tall -About 3 ft per/sec max -Two 24 Volt DC Motors &nbsp; Dont be fooled by the wheels on the ...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:26:50 -0500Bipedal Chair Progress - NOT FINISHED YET!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bipedal-chair-progress-not-finished-yet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>VIDEO!!! Well, video is up.  I dont show anyone sitting on it because I'm the only person who knows how to controll it and I had to shoot the video, so I just let it walk solo. Enjoy :] BTW at the end one of the neighbors is like &quot;whats that?&quot;  so I, (almost startled) say &quot;um...robot&quot; and the video ends... &nbsp; &nbsp; June 5, 2009 Update: Well I never could get a video...yet.  I'm doing some repairs and upgrades today, and rebuilding the control box.  WITH ANY LUCK it'll ...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:02:14 -0500Alpha Trooperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/alpha-trooper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>(As I spend more time and money, I'll update the fields)   ::The Idea::I received the tank when I bought the Gears of War 2 Special edition so far I haven't spent anything but I will soon enough!  This is what I'm starting with, not really sure where I'm going to go with it but I'll keep my log here.  The top swivels 360 degrees.  I did a complete disassembly of the tank and took pictures of what I've got to work with and there is a commentary video.  Looks like I'll be putting a servo in the ...</p>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:25:40 -0500ARB Mini (Anthropomorphic Robotic Biped)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arb-mini-anthropomorphic-robotic-biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;  (In the video,you can see ARB walking.  Watch it, its pretty neat!) This is ARB Mini, or Anthropomorphic Robotic Biped (mini).   There have been umpteen &quot;ARB&quot; Models, but this has been the sole remaining survivor of the series.  I hope to make a new series sometime next year. &nbsp; So the specs: -Radio controlled -About 5 in tall -Powered by two AA Batteries -49 Mhz -4 micro servos (only three are hooked up, and they are all modified servos) -No processor &nbsp; It ...</p>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:56:07 -0500Mousey the Scared Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mousey-the-scared-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot built...Based on the classic &quot;Mousey the Junkbot&quot; by Gareth Branwyn. (http://www.streettech.com/robotbook/mousey.html) Basically, it's a scared little creator that seeks the light, but afraid of contact. This creates a pretty funny combination... &nbsp; Note: All parts were stripped from various junks. &nbsp; </p>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:01:00 -0500My second line follower robot ( Dörtteker (fourwheel ))https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-line-follower-robot-dortteker-fourwheel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this project is continue. ... *MotorsI give motors by Fırat DEDE's website. Japan Autotrol 15:1 12V 746 Rpm http://www.robotus.net/motor/motor.asp motors are 10 mA *batteryI give Battery by türkkuşu of Türk Hava Kurumu.(bataryalar/li-po) http://modelucak.thk.org.tr/satis1/satis.php battry is lityum polimer 7.4 volt 1000 mA. I will ally to battery and total 14.8 volt *SensorsSensor is cny70. 4 front 4 back &nbsp; *Program (proton-basic) Device = 16F876A XTAL = 20 ALL_DIGITAL = true TRISA=255 TRISB=255 ...</p>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:02:42 -0500Scrap Toy Rover https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrap-toy-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>very 1st experience with Roving my 8 years old brother call it &quot;the abulance&quot; because sometime it produce acute beeps to signal a stuck condition... this robot no longer exists.. it have been recycled... :( </p>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:49:35 -0500Tank 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tank-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . &nbsp; Handcrafted Base hold containing: -5x AAA battery -2x solar geared motor -Mother Board -Geared wheel drive &nbsp; Mother Board features: - L293D motor driver - DC Buzzer - Lo dropout 5V regulator - I2C hub (not used) Handcrafted 5x LDR array sensor Front sensors: - 5x LDR array - 2x ...</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:42:47 -0500Eperimental Arduino Robot Platform https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/eperimental-arduino-robot-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, i chose to use arduino because of its relitivly simplistic and modular take on the whole programable logic jazz. the robot itself is in very early stages of development, i'd just finnished first assembly before i took these picks.        currently it comprises of the arduino board itself along with my homemade prototype shield. Two continuous rotation servos for a drive system and a normal servo with an IR distance sensor on top. The arduino is powerd by a 9v cell that ...</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:11:42 -0500Tankahhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankah<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Since I started messing with robotics that I wanted to build a tank, and finally that moment arrived when two Tamiya thread kits and a Twin Motor Gearbox arrived. Everything started with a sketch: And as soon as I decided what I want, the assemble process has began. I have some plastic sheets laying around and I thought they would be perfect to hold all the hardware. The chassis: Meanwhile the replacement motors from Pololu arrived and I soldered the caps to remove motor noise. The ones that ...</p>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:49:34 -0500Light Arduino Robotic Shieldhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/light-arduino-robotic-shield<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Our shield that we designed with Eagle arrived today from batchPCB.com.   We have to test it out yet to make sure it works properly. I was just excited to show the progress. This is basically what we designed on the protoboard from our autonmous robot. http://arduinofun.com/blog/2009/01/12/lars-test-run/    </p>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:03:15 -0500Carmenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/carmen<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>     We built this bot for the FIRST Competition - This will explain a lot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnGfbGzEFrM) &nbsp;      We plan on harvesting balls and using the belts to tranport the balls up to the pistion, after that I hope to pin other bots and launch then in to there trailer.  Let me know what you think of our desgin. More Pictures here and there. &nbsp; We went with Ackermann steering to have better control of the bot, we usually use tank drive. &nbsp;    Here ...</p>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:30:19 -0500Spin: 4 metre, 400kg robotic sailboathttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/spin-4-metre-400kg-robotic-sailboat<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Spin is a modified 2.4mR single-person keel boat. She has 4 onboard Parallax Propeller processors for motor control and system monitoring, 64 channels of A/D, 8 gear motors for winch control, a bunch of linear actuators, and lots of other cool stuff. I hope to finish up her wiring, waterproof her, and have her sailing around Auckland by March '09. She has a carrying trolley with twin 24V, 60A gear motors for getting her up and down gangways for launching. </p>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:36:57 -0500Rodrigo the photopopperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rodrigo-the-photopopper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Features Lenght: 8 cmWidth: 6.7 cmHeight: 4 cmWeight: 34 gSchemaWork in progressComponents Qty Component Price 2 Solarbotics SCC3733 - 37 x 33mm Polycrystalline Solar Cell 14,60EUR 1 74HC240 CMOS Inverted Octal Bus Buffer 1,00 EUR 2 Micro-motoriduttore, rapporto 81:1, 370 RPM 26,40 EUR 2 Fotoresistenza LDR 07, ø 5 1,50 EUR     43.50 EUR</p>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:59:21 -0500Microcore Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/microcore-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>74AC14 microcore ( L293D driver ) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:49:13 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-6<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Based on Fritsl's design I'm working on my first robot.&nbsp;I built the robot and it works but the only problem is that my servo won't do anything. I&nbsp;copied and pasted the code and the&nbsp;motors moved but not the servo. I don't think the sharp ir is working either. I think I might know what is wrong with the sharp&nbsp;ir. If I can fix this then&nbsp;the servo might work too, but I'm not sure. I will keep this updated if I fix&nbsp;it. &nbsp;(Sorry for bad picture quality I took the picture ...</p>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:41:38 -0500Arduino Minisumo 01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-minisumo-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Weight: 332 gSize: L=10cm W=10cm H=12cmSensors: Dual Front telemeter ranging, Dual Surface IR line sensing Brain: Finite state machine baesd on Arduino duemilanoveTraction: Dual Solarbotic geared motor Power supply: 6 AAA 800mAh NiMh Rechargeable battery </p>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:11:19 -0500LineBhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lineb<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started on a new robot. Totally thought up from my head. I thought of a line following robot that should be pretty easy. LineB or Line Bot. It uses kinda a lot of transistors and a compartor chip. LM393. I'm sure this should work. So the robot runs of a 5V power supply so I built a 5V regulator circut. The zener diode is always on. When the battery falls below 5.6V the diode turns off and so does the LED. Telling you the battery is out of juice. &nbsp; Sensor Circut/Inverter  The senso I bought ...</p>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:00:56 -0500Sumo Bot V.2 aka Labotimizehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumo-bot-v-2-aka-labotimize<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Okay, The first one was okay, but in six weeks, I have to go to the West Point military academy and compete in four more events, one being Sumo Bots. &quot;We can rebuild him, we have the technology&quot; Construction for Labotimize begins today, Pics up tomorow, hopefully the La-bot-amy videos will be up tomorow also RULES (more or less)  Wiegh under 2.5 Kgvoltage must not exceed 18 voltsrobotmust fit in 30cm x 30 cm squaremust operate on at least 3 frequencies (we have 7 sets of crystals)competition ...</p>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:01:01 -0500Stomper - 3 servo hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stomper-3-servo-hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is &quot;Stomper&quot;, a 3-servo walking robot I built a few years ago from plans in Karl Williams &quot;Insectronics&quot; book. I've resurrected him from my robot junk pile to be my first robot posted here. He wanders about making noise until he runs out of battery power or we get tired of him stomping about frightening the cat or one of our dogs. He uses an SRF04 ultrasonic ranger to &quot;map&quot; the space in front of him and avoid obstacles. Since several here are asking a bit more ...</p>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:56:24 -0500Mini Machine!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mini-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well I've started work on a new robot, with size in mind. It's setup is somewhat similar to the &quot;start here&quot; bot, but it's actually got a chassis and something to cover up the electronics. Hopefully the only wires we'll see on this bot is the wires from the Sharp sensor. (This info is now out of date: I can now reveal the chassis is transparent, so we can look at the guts!) I haven't actually got the parts yet, but I've designed it and made a Cad: &nbsp; Yes, the Sharp sensor DOESN'T look ...</p>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:17:02 -0500METAL REXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/metal-rex<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second proyect i decided to make a biped ( in emulation of the metal gear saga ) the circuit that controls the servos consists in a pic16f88 and i also use the arduino decimilla am going to post the drawings and schmes in a couple of days &nbsp; any tips with the walk sync or any other subject are welcomed. the the mesurements are in cm and they where made out from the servos there are 2 kinds of servos in this proyect futaba 3004 and hi tec hs-311 (standard servos) &nbsp; &nbsp; Ok ...</p>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:23:29 -0500my simple bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-simple-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is my first robot it is just a simple one that nagiates around using IR to avoid obsticals it rotates it's self to look left and right. the looking is goverend by a random varaible to make so you dont know what it will do. I used Gm3 motors from solarbotics to drive and a L293D motor driver &nbsp;  the First Video is the fisrt platform &nbsp; the Second video is with some refined code and a second battery pack &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  I ...</p>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:32:51 -0500The YDM (which isn't really yellow)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-ydm-which-isnt-really-yellow<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So this is our one and only Black YDM. Its not finished yet, but we are working on it, and in my honest opinion: it seems to be working out quite well. </p>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:26:09 -0500Chaser ?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/chaser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Guard is no more. I splatted the cat, well, the mouse and so Guard was returned to the Lego parts bins, and I've returned to my earlier theme - the attempt to build a four-wheeled robot. Chaser - its provisional name - is another design from David Perdue. There's Ackerman steering at the front, and the rear wheels are independently driven by a motor each. This design, constrained by the parts in the current nxt kit, has the ultrasonic detector attached to the steering motor, so to turn the sensor ...</p>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:22:06 -0500Fanuc End Effectorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fanuc-end-effector<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So I guess this counts as a robot project.  Still haven't got much done on my own robots at home, so I figured I'd post about the robot at work.  I'm a lab aide for Heartland Community College in their robotics, automation, machining, and electronics labs. We have a huge conference coming up so I've been redesigning the end effector on our Fanuc LR Mate.  The purpose of the end effector is to screw in 4 screws on a part as it travels around an assembly line.  It also has a gripper for other tasks ...</p>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:54:51 -0500Snakinator - limbless snake robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snakinator-limbless-snake-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is our entry into the PIC32 challenge. Please check it out on http://www.pivut.com/snake.htm and VOTE FOR US before 2/10/09! It is our first robot. All of the source (schematic, source code, etc.) is available on the mypic32 site (see link above). Please give us feedback. The robot is a limbless snake robot with a PIC32 brain. It contains a microSD card reader to load in the various gaits to control the snake movement.  Other sensors include an accelerometer, ultrasonic rangefinder, and touch ...</p>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:38:34 -0500Sheila (Mobot 1)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sheila-mobot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sheila was our initial entry to Carnegie Mellon's 14th Annual Mobot race. Sheila did not place.  However during trial runs we managed to make it through 3 gates (which would have had us place). &nbsp; Sheila has since been disassembled and parts of her have been used to make other Mobots. </p>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:18:52 -0500Sumo Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sumo-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Oh, yeah, the low cost is due to the fact that we (built with a classmate) used all scrap parts except for hookup wire Okay, so this project is SUMO BOT for new york Science olympiad, Rules here Rule recap bot must fit in 30cm x 30 cm squarewiegh no more than 2500gmaximum voltage of batteries must be less than or equal to 18 voltsmust operate on 3 frequencieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkWol-aiojQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JavRCrLEgDs&amp;feature=channel_page BOT BODY &amp; MOTORS (shown ...</p>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:17:34 -0500TP2 - Test Platform 2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tp2-test-platform-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second test platform robot.  All parts on it are modular and it is meant to be very flexible and expandable.  Each feature on the robot is going to have its own board, similar to how a computer has a board for the video, the sound, and network (a video card, a sound card, and network card.)  As you can see in this first picture, there is a board for the processor, and another board for the H-Bridge.  Right now, I am using a breadboard for the IR receiver, but I will eventually give ...</p>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:43:08 -0500A 15 Minute Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-15-minute-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi! &nbsp; This is my second experiment with my just arrived Arduinoboard and servomotors. It´s not really a robot, all it can do is walking forward and backward, while his heart and brain must be carried behind him. The body is made from three SG-90 micro servos which were glued together using doublesided tape. The legs are bend from a piece of welding rod and taped onto the servohorns. The front and backmotors move the legs forth and back while the middle motor lifts the legs up. This creature ...</p>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:10:57 -0500NABOT - [Not A] BOT Domotichttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nabot-not-a-bot-domotic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NABOT, is not a bot. But could be considered as one  (remember that movie with the 'red eye' in the house?)   Purpose: At the origin, only have some cool touch switches now... a complete domotic and security system   Platform: interconnected PICAXE devices, various sensors    Network (BUS):  Inter-picaxe communication works fine         https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/3548  (mintvelt's excellent tutorial) But the 5V TTL signals are not tailored for long distance domotic ...</p>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:03:37 -0500IsoBot01https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/isobot01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>31-Jan-2009 Hi! This is my first robot! I was waiting a week for electronic components to arrive from UK, and then long month to find proper chasis. I found it today! Not working remotely controlled crane on tracks. I have connected motors to Picaxe via motor driver as per &quot;Start here&quot; and tested the chasis, it works. Now my robot can drive in zigzags. Next step - get servo hooked up... &nbsp; 1-Feb-2009 Continuing with construction I used an empty drugs tube to contain SRF05 and hook ...</p>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:56:27 -0500My first navigation bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-navigation-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have made my first robot with my dad not long ago. My dad wrote the program as I'm not EXACTLY sure how to use the ADC, which I need to interpret the analog output of the sensor. However, I think I am very close to writing my own programs. Anyway, here it is; my first navigation bot:   Ok, I admit its chassis is quickly pieced together using a construction kit thing similar to Lego, called K'nex. General construction: Reflective infrared distance sensor with analog output Two K'nex tracks driven ...</p>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:58:20 -0500MaxBot V1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/maxbot-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first bot....as you can tell.  It is an on going learning experience for sure.  This is basically V1 as I intend to mount and wire everything in a more permanent fashion.  Its one thing to get motors spinning and bumper switches working independantly but combining it all is a much greater feeling of accomplishment.  I have the servo and waiting on the Ping to finalize the layout.    Thanks to all who provided insight to my coding questions.  I'm sure there will be more shortly...  UPDATE**** After ...</p>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:48:15 -0500Roboduinohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roboduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>We just received our Roboduino from Curious Inventor in the mail the other day. It has been snowing outside since yesterday and today we woke up to an ice storm that shut down the city. All the schools were closed so it was a perfect day to put together the roboduino. We even put together a step-by-step tutorial for other newbies like us. We received a whole box full of old modems and some DVR's from the guys in the warehouse at my work. They have putting stuff aside for us knowing that my son and ...</p>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:30:54 -0500Jasperhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jasper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Jasper is my version of the start here robot. He has a Picaxe 28x1 v A.5 brain. (Finally got my updated chip today!)He just avoids objects right now. Right now he just has 1 servo, 2 geared G3 motors with tracks, and the Picaxe 28x1 vA.5 firmware. I have added the code which I modified from the start here robot and the how to on the SRF005 node. He first started to twitch his servo because of the pulsout command for the SRF005 sensor. I added a pause to his pulses and now the twitching is minimal. ...</p>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:43:49 -0500Trixiehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trixie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1/27/09 Hello, this is my first robot on LMR, but i previously have built 1 other robot. This robot is my first robot that i designed myself. It is a three wheeled robot with a base made of a 1/4 inch HDPE. The two rear wheels are the drive wheels and are on a 7/16 inch diameter axle made from the shaft of a baton (not my baton).The front wheel is not powered, but it's axle is attached to a Futaba servo from Parallax to steer the robot.  To keep the wheels on the axle, they will be duct taped ...</p>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:02:22 -0500My Yellow Drum Machine (in Progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-yellow-drum-machine-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello all,  YAYDM, Yet another Yellow Drum Machine! I have gone away from the original a little bit, my one uses the Tamyia dual gear box and tracks, everything else is machined from Al. It is powered by 6 NiCads and I am using an Ardunio for the brains. I am working on the Sonar now, the drum sticks will be similar to the original but I am using Carbon Fibre rod (because I had some!).  The suspension is torsion bar and it looks cool running across the work bench over the screw drivers and pliers!  All ...</p>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:52:27 -0500Steviehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/stevie<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well I am waiting for my version A.5 picaxe and got an idea for this little guy. He is not fully done yet but getting there. Stevie is a BEAM bot/Solar Roller. As you will see in the video I need to get him a good propeller from a hobby shop. And he is only under a 100 watt bulb. In sunlight that motor will move pretty fast. It only cost about 25 bucks to make him. The solar cell is SCC3733 from solarbotics.com The base is made out of expanded PVC. The wheels are 9mm rubber. The back has a small ...</p>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:27:05 -0500Self Balancing Robot -dismantledhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/self-balancing-robot-dismantled<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Who doesn't want one? I want a mini autonomous segway! It started with a garage sale. I came across a guy selling a lot of old school digital Vernier lab tools. I bought the good stuff and went home to plot an evil mastermind project. One of the things I bought was an accelerometer. I thought jokingly "now I can build a self balancing robot." The more I thought about it though, the more I planned. I went to Trossen Robotics' website and bought some necessary self balancing parts. 2 Solarbotics gm3 ...</p>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:28:22 -0500Project "I"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/project-i<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Sorry about the lack of pictures. Here is another one of my long term work-on-it-somtimes robots. For this robot, I decided I didn't want to screw around with a base so I just bought a fully functional RC tank for $40 on ebay. The fact that it shoots BBs was an added bonus. For those of you who saw this project before, it was a survey defense tank. Too bad, no fun to have a robot easily punted by burglars. So what do we do now? We go for intelligence! That's right, we are talking in second person ...</p>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0500Ratberthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ratbert<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>05-Mar-09 I've been busy. The SpeakJet board is made, and to my amazement works fine. It may not be pretty, but it is better than I expected, and was easier to solder up than I expected. The benefits of planning.I've mod'ed my 28X project boart to replace some of the female headers I added earlier with header pins - must improve my desoldering! Then spent an evening making female to female fly leads to connect the various Ratbert components. these turned out to be easier and quicker to make than ...</p>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:24:29 -0500Guard IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/guard-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>21 January 2009 Guard II is now up and running. I'll try to make a video in the next few days but it's time consuming. This is a stationary bot that listens and &quot;looks&quot; for targets. When it finds one it shoots a ball at them. Overall, this has worked well for me. It came together quickly, and unlike Guard, the design of both the bot and its program are my own. The ultrasonic problem was a simple fix in the end, but the nxt-g interface made it hard to spot. I hadn't created a control link ...</p>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:53:31 -0500L.A.R.S. Light Autonomous Robotic Scouthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/l-a-r-s-light-autonomous-robotic-scout<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is our first robot. My 11 year old son and I have been working on it. We started a blog at http://www.ArduinoFun.com to post our progress for the robot and other projects while we learn about the Arduino. Few more photos: The Chassis. Boe Bot chassis which we used plexiglass top and then attached the IR sensors and components to. This is the shield we built to fit ontop the Arduino. It kept everything organized easier.  New wireless color camera added. Sends audio and video back to our tv. ...</p>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:34:57 -0500 UPDATED Acrylic Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/updated-acrylic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey look, a new description!  \/ I started this robot over a year ago. I happened to have just recieved a box of parts from a copy machine and was astounded by all the goodies. What stood out to me the most were those 2 wonderful steppers down below. My first thought was &quot;CNC machine ya!&quot;, but I decided I didn't need ones that big for a desktop CNC machine. A few days later I thought about having a robotic arm mounted on my desk. So I went and looked through my copy machine parts box and ...</p>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:45:46 -0500YAWH: Yet Another Wall-E Hackhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yawh-yet-another-wall-e-hack<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Everyone. Update: I've got Wall-e mobile and sensing objects. Lately I wired up a dual battery supply. Separate batteries for his servos and cpu. Once his servo batteries get low, he switches to use his cpu batteries for both servo and cpu. The one test I did on the switch over was successful, not&nbsp;even a movement interruption. Wiring up the sound board now, so Wall-e can "talk". Next will be wiring up and testing the microphones. Oh, I also have the LDR's attached, when it get's dark now, ...</p>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:34:37 -0500NXT drum robot programmed in RobotChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nxt-drum-robot-programmed-in-robotc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NXT robot that drums. Programed in RobotC. The attachment is the file that I have made so far (download it and open with notepad if you don't have RobotC)It's now apart and I'm trying to make a moving thing again. Finded out that servos that is included in the Tetrix package is much faster and controllable than those NXT motors.Are probably going to do a blog about Moon Robotics team (First Tech Challange here we come.)Someone who has been on a First tech Challange that can give me tips me about ...</p>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:32:24 -0500Cardboard Robot Serieshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cardboard-robot-series<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> So far all I have is this cardboard prototype. I chose to make it out of cardboard instead of making a CAD model cause I thought it would be FUN! :p &nbsp; &nbsp; Well it's pretty obvious what it is...it's a robotic arm...and it's name is A.R.M. which stands for Autonomous Robotic Arm. It's perfect! I made the cardboard model in hopes that I could mount my servos inside of it...but I don't know how to attach a servo to cardboard. So I used thumb tacks instead. This is actually my second model that ...</p>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:39:59 -0500My uncreative retarded clone of the famed YDMhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-uncreative-retarded-clone-of-the-famed-ydm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> NEW VIDEO!!!  The 1st Video is of the basic 1st working code slapped together in about 30 min. The second video is a tweaked version with wall detection so it doesnt just skim across walls. Its not perfect but getting better.   This is my first attempt ever at a robot. Ive always been semi-interested in robotics but nothing ever sparked my interest till the Yellow Drum Machine. (Thanks Fritz) Right now it is built on a 1/4&quot; poplar base and everything is hotglued with the exeption of the ...</p>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:48:28 -0500rumble bee?https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rumble-bee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>well since i put my other prototype on the side, i have decided to build my little rumble bee? its a $20 USD RC car from New Bright (cheap generic brand), which was suprisingly moduler constuction, i didng have to break any plastic or destroy the RF reciever which i may use in another project. so far it will go forward till it sees something that is 15 inches away, then back up, still working on the turning, it seems that the gears are sliping when trying to turn so i may have to fasion a new turing ...</p>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:33:58 -0500WI-FI Mecanno Robot SPYKEEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/wi-fi-mecanno-robot-spykee<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Spy kee is a build it your self robot that you can controll using a interface on your pc/mac. it is very responsive when on ad-hoc mode but has 1 sec lagg doing it over the internet. it comes with over 200 parts and has a built in voip phone for online calls. it has 5 different lights including the LED head light and 4 fiber optics You can make 3 models. the lunar robot plain spykee robot and i have no clue wat its called lol i now have 2 very stong fans which i took off the zero gravity wall climber ...</p>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:22:27 -0500Guardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/guard<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've spent 24 hours (when not at work / asleep) building a Cat-Splat entry. I didn't intend to do this next, but couldn't resist. We've just been trying it out - no cats so used the children - and it's a wee cracker. This Lego nxt stuff is marvelous - so quick to reconfigure ... Update Razorz51 was kind enough to say that Guard looked like a cat. Well, maybe it does, but it walks like a constipated dog. If you watch the video you'll see that it trips over it's own feet pretty often. What you won't ...</p>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:40:20 -0500twitch https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/twitch<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>same as fritsl robot but with line sensors. i made this some time ago and still want to add more but im working on another robot at the moment. i called it twitch because when ever i change the code it just twitches until i get it right  </p>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:19:16 -0500Quabhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quab<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 3/27: Per request, I've attached the code I used for this guy. -------------------------------- This is my next little object-avoider, made from spare parts from around the house. I actually made this guy a while ago, but I wanted to try to program a fun personality for it. Since that never happened, I'll just post it and move on. Parts: Since the bot is powered by low-torque pager motors (yes, with pepsi caps for wheels), the body needed to be lightweight. So i made it out of some old CD ...</p>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:13:26 -0500BERNThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bernt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&quot;My First Robot&quot; - BERNT EDIT: 2009-02-02 - BERNT IS ALIVE!  New video added, I know the performance sucks and all that...but i just wanted to show it. =o)    EDIT: 2009-01-11 - FIRST POST Part one of the &quot;How to Build Your First Robot&quot;-code is implemented with some minor changes in order to suite the somewhat different components htat i've used. The difference from the tutorial is that i've used a  Parallax PING))) sensor and added two &quot;bumper&quot;-switches that actives ...</p>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:07:00 -0500Nxt "car" programmed in RobotChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nxt-car-programmed-in-robotc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:04:32 -0500LR-1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lr-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The LR-1 is the first autonomous robot I have made. I created this robot to learn more about electronics and microcontrollers. The robot is capable of navigating at random through a room, avoiding obstacles and recovering from collisions. The robot uses two servos modified for continuous rotation as actuators. These servos work together as a differential drive for the robot. The robot's surroundings are sensed by two infrared distance sensors, a magnetic compass, and two microswitches actuated by ...</p>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:58:14 -0500Crazy Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crazy-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1st Stage - Robot Platform This is my first robot. I use arduino Decimila for the brain and Tamiya twin motor gearbox. Sensor is Sharp IR connected to a servo.  At this moment it is an obstacle avoidance robot.The robot will be use as a base for the later stage of my work. Already i have some problem with the robot. It seem that arduino seem to go crazy when i use battery to power it. I dont know what the prolem is. I am thinking maybe because i am using only a single 9v battery to power both the ...</p>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:04:33 -0500Lynxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lynx<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>05/01/09  Hi, I discovered this site about a week ago and since then I have decided I have to build a robot. I have been experimenting with PIC microcontrollers over the last couple of months anyway so I decided building a robot would be a good opportunity to implement some of the skills I have learnt. I have no previous robot building experience (with the exception of building 'Cybot' from 'Real Robots' magazine. To be honest I didn't know what I was doing, I just followed the instructions.) &nbsp; ***INTRODUCTION*** Once ...</p>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:39:22 -0500The LCD from hell now lives!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-lcd-from-hell-now-lives<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well folks, it works... It turns out I was trying to run this LCD from a bad Picaxe chip. Here is why the chip is bad Much thanks to rik (and all others) for their help in the diagnosis I promise to re-write this post and give everyone all the info I have learned through this ordeal, but for now, I am going to go play with my new display!!!!!! Thanks again, folks -We're a good family here. </p>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:18:43 -0500bugbot1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bugbot1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>bugbot 1 is for most an boebot with modified chasis it has a pir motion sensor,2full rototation servos and a parallax standard servo for the mandable it also features a mercury tilt switch so the bug knows when it should stop moving in tilt situations like table edges to atempt a reverse or if you pick it up it will attempt to pinch you with its functioning mandable the mandable also has a touch sensor to know it has caught you as well as sound and light sensitivity I also included a phillips pcf8574 ...</p>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:23:59 -0500bugbot1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bugbot1-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>bugbot 1 is for most an boebot with modified chasis it has a pir motion sensor,2full rototation servos and a parallax standard servo for the mandable it also features a mercury tilt switch so the bug knows when it should stop moving in tilt situations like table edges to atempt a reverse or if you pick it up it will attempt to pinch you with its functioning mandable the mandable also has a touch sensor to know it has caught you as well as sound and light sensitivity I also included a phillips pcf8574 ...</p>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:50:05 -0500Walter 1.4https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walter-1-4<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After many, many tests and trial runs, I have started cleaning up Walter's electronics and mechanics to a state that is a little bit closer to what it will be when done. I decided to start a new post about Walter as the last thread is quite long anddocuments most of the &quot;getting it working&quot; tests. This thread should be about building the final project. &nbsp; ***Update 4.2.09*** Head moves, remotes and autodrive... All found in top video **TING!** I have finished my new remote in adding ...</p>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:30:21 -0500Big Motor Driver (Inspired by Chris the Carpenter)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-motor-driver-inspired-by-chris-the-carpenter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this site but find myself visiting it on a daily basis now.  I spent the better part of a week reading through a numerous amount of posts and became inspired by some of the designs. One design that caught my interest was the motor controller made by Chris the Carpenter (with contributions from others).  So, instead of mooching information off of the site I decided I should contribute something. I have posted a motor controller design that is supposed to be simple, ...</p>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:30:51 -0500QuickStarthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/quickstart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is essentially the QuickStart robot from the Lego Mindstorms nxt kit without the grabber and with a wider front bumper. It took about 15 minutes to build and about three days to program. It can complete the LMR Chair Challenge (see video) by using rotation encoders to follow a preset path - which I feel is a bit of a cheat. However, it fails much more often than it succeeds because it wanders off line and crashes into a chair leg. There seems to be a known problem with the accuracy of the encoders ...</p>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:56:13 -05001069-C1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/1069-c1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>You asked for it! This cost me all night. Including video editing, voiceovers and retakes! Uploading, deleting and reuploading... No Pulse for all of you this week! YOU KNOW WHO TO BLAME! 8-) Play your own music with the video. Suggestion attached. Y*t*b has me on a copyright offenders watch list or something. They probably should. Tech description: blahdimensions: well duh! figure it out! count the little squares!brain: nopesensors: noperobot: nopemotors: yeppower: a little bit [fidgety power ...</p>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:09:38 -0500SQ01 (simple quadroped 01) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sq01-simple-quadroped-01<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>well this is what I've been working on for a while. The plans started out as a hexapod with the same basic idea, but the servos I ordered for it are a bit weak so I had to do something with the three larger servos I had. The result is this little guy.  The body and legs are made from clear acrylic. I't light and fairly easy to work with, and I've found a reliable and relatively cheap source for it. It's held together with double-sided tape and a bit of glue. Only place I had to resort to more ...</p>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:16:23 -0500Moonlight Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/moonlight-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot that is based on the start here bot, and my CD Scout.  It's basically the same input and output devices in the CD Scout, but this one has a better chasis and a switch in the rear that senses when it is runing into something and tipping backwards.  It has 2 LED's.  One that is green for when it is going forward, and one red for when it stops.  This is a pretty solid platform and i plan on testing and tinkering around with alot more types of input and output devices on this chasis. The ...</p>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:42:34 -0500proto flying bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/proto-flying-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Jan 1 right now im waiting for some parts, Arduino Duemilanove, Protoshield, L293D x2, atmega328, and some other stuff im still trying to find some dc motors and props with a side of 2 servos still need to stop by the local hobby shop and i havent decided on the sensors as soon as parts come in ill  have some pictures on the progress theres not much to do till then  Jan 2 i found this    im going to dremmal some plastic and try and add a duct to it to see what will happen(thanks Saotome) &nbsp; &nbsp; jan ...</p>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:15:34 -0500Sh*tBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sh-tbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My &quot;nineteenth&quot; attempt to make a four-wheel robot using Lego Mindstorms nxt. All ended in failure as I couldn't get any of them to turn. This was a kind of articulated tractor-trailer effort, but still no good. I've rturned to two wheel / skid-steering for now.</p>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:35:27 -0500Phoenixhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/phoenix<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  Here's a robot that i'm making using a cassette player mechanism to create the body. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:14:23 -0500ratb0thttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ratb0t<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the ratb0t, he has a nervous behavior and remainds me a rat.. :] I´m using an Arduino Diecimila to control the steering servo and the traction motor. The XBee module recieves data from another Arduino, this one has a wii nunchuck controller attached. Next Step: make it autonomous Update: 31 Jan 09 I´ve added two ultra sound sensors and now I´m trying to make this bot a wall racer. Due to its drifting capabilities its being very hard to code this, but I will find a way. I´ve replaced ...</p>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:15:16 -0500Farrusco RChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/farrusco-rc<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first experiment working with the XBee modules, and I thought it would be cool to control Farrusco. So, first I used 2 potenciometers and assign one to each motor.. and then I used a nunchuck controller. Both require a learning curve and only after a while you start to feel the touch :] </p>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:51:56 -0500Little brother of GOOFY. https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-brother-of-goofy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second line follower robot. It is very cheap. Thanks to the light construction it's faster than previous robot GOOFY.  Small motors are directly soldered to the base-copper coated board.  &nbsp; </p>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:42:38 -0500Line follower "GOOFY"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-goofy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my very first line following robot that is built around ATMEGA8. Construction and circuit are quite simple. Such a name- GOOFY is given because robot movements are somewhat clumsy. But hey! Its still working and doing his job very well! :) There is two geared DC motors that are controlled using PWM. Tyres are the ones that are used in RC cars. Besides-these have a nifty looking.&nbsp; You may ask "Whats that tho pieces of metall on screws in front of robot? ". The thing is that batteries ...</p>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:26:54 -0500Roger, the Roving Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roger-the-roving-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>1-1-09 Roger has been working like this for a while, but I never went around to make a video of it. Here it is. I added some white LED's as head lamps and that is about it.&nbsp; 12-28-08  I was working on roger, and I finally programmed him and got all of his ports working correctly! Roger just runs around and moves, but doesnt really do anything useful yet. I also comment on my ASUS1000HA netbook. I LOVE IT. BUY ONE.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&amp;DEPA=0&amp;Order=BESTMATCH&amp;Description=1000HA&amp;x=0&amp;y=0 &nbsp; &nbsp; 12-23-08 ...</p>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:33:51 -0500explorer :)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/explorer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. The photo shows the way it looks for now, but it's a just 'prototype' yet and it will evolve ;) It has been inspired by fritsl's 'how to build your first robot' as you probably can see (this one and many other tutorials/tips are SOOOOOOOOO helpful, THANKS!). I made my own IR sensor using a IR LED and a phototransistor or whatever it's called.. The sensor cost me about 3$. I used some wood as chassis, nails as axles and a glue gun OF COURSE ;) and some LEGO wheels I had.. ...</p>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:31:15 -0500Biped robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. I made it some years ago before I knew of programmable chips, so it was connected with wires to a computer (COM). It is a very simple design (well-known) using only two servos to walk. The metal is from a big old lunch box and the legs is made from threaded bars and old tent poles.</p>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:15:34 -0500Resistor sorterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/resistor-sorter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The goal of this project is to automatically sort resistors in 66 different tubes, 60 tubes for the E12-series: 10, 12, 15, 18, 22, 27, 33, 39, 47, 56, 68, 82 ohm and six tubes for unknown and out of category resistors. It will be controlled by a PICAXE 28X1 chip. To measure the resistance a voltage divider is read with ADC by the picaxe chip (different compare-resistors is connected with relays: 100Ω,1kΩ,10kΩ,100kΩ,1MΩ). A belt drive will feed the resistors and a servo will hold them while ...</p>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:04:14 -0500TractorRobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tractorrobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robot made from kids electric tractor.</p>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:31:45 -0500Froggy, the quadruped experimenthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/froggy-the-quadruped-experiment<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Another foamboard bot   this one has 4 legs and a pan/tilt mounted Ping)))   </p>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:19:39 -0500BOE X-a-podhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-x-a-pod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Really simple 3servos hexapod Foamboard strikes back !    It could get the Ping))) with pan/tilt servos  </p>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:15:54 -0500A big onehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-big-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. It's a 115cm tall creature powered by an Atom motherboard and a Delphi program under windows. It's remote controlled only by now (trough TCP) I plan to develop automations as soon as I learn how. &nbsp; &nbsp;  Early RobClient screenshot   &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:22:43 -0500Guilbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/guilbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Guilbot, he is my first robot. He uses an arduino, a ping sensor, one servo and two motors provided with the chasis which used to be an RC tank. Currently im using a 7.2v nicad battery. </p>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:32:52 -0500iRobot Rooma 530 Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/irobot-rooma-530-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This really was just built to learn how to program C# robotics applications. A goal is to have some type of object tracking via the webcam, currently it uses just the roomba standard sensors for navigation. Outdoors I have a GPS module that I will be testing in a local tennis court once summer comes back and the snow is gone.... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  This is a picture of the SCI control cable, it connects to a standard serial port TTL 5V, (uses a max232 for the PC connection), ...</p>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:06:37 -0500Lexi: Archery Participanthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lexi-archery-participant<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> I just finished the new hardware on my Lexi(Boe-bot on picaxe). After I created the code I will enter Lexi on LMR Olympics: Archery. I always wanted to equipped Lexi with a weapon to guard itself from curious 3yrs old cousins. MUWAHAHAHA!. Hehe. I just like to do a little bit like the bullybot by TheCowGod. I always like mideval weapon with steroids(semi- to fully automatic). This will be my first realm on automating my weapons using a microcontroller. The $20 is for Lexi's new brain and some ...</p>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:46:04 -0500"Scrappy" the 10euro robotic armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/scrappy-the-10euro-robotic-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As a total moron, I've deleted the previous robot page while trying to clean some attachments   So, let's start again.. Steve the disembodied robotic arm as been a source of inspiration for me I've found tons of nealy free micro servos on ebay..  so I decided to give a try   For more than a week now, I've been working on my excel simulator, and BS2 implementation of my inverse kinematics algorithm,   which is now able to reach a X,Y,Z target using 4 servos   I've just recieved the servos today ...</p>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:00:03 -0500Cat Toyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cat-toy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Huge thank you to buhatkj who i was able to learn most of this. &nbsp; I am working on a basic tracked robot.  Using an arduino, motor shield, tamiyia bulldozer chassis. other parts and pieces. it will have a laser to drive the cats nuts. i have built most of it but have no idea how to program it YET.  I don't think this will ever be finished, i already have a new set of tracks to see if i can make it have a trailer, or just a longer wheel base. who knows... Big update: added the code i &quot;wrote&quot; ...</p>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:38:10 -0500Arduino Controled Servo Robot (SERB) | oomlouthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-controled-servo-robot-serb-oomlout<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Arduino Controlled Servo Robot. It's an open source robot kit with, as the name indicates, an Arduino for it's brain, made from acrylic. It currently has no sensors, but that leaves it a lovely blank canvas to add your creativity to.   For full instructions and details on how to make your own: http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Make_an_Arduino_Controlled_Servo_Robot_SER/   Or if you're looking to jump right in kits with everything you need to get started roboting are available from ...</p>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:13:11 -0500My first robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-5<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Newest Update: Oh my, its been a long time. Well, I'm finally back to programming the little guy after many hours of trial and error. Unfortunantly, he had a bit of a fall and broke one of his power switches and popped off his treads, but thats easy enough to fix, so I hope to have another video of him taking on the living room soon.  &nbsp;  Pictures and a video. &nbsp; &nbsp;  Old pictures &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; UPDATE: Mounting the components (old)I have started to mount ...</p>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:26:44 -0500van Rijnhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/van-rijn<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm afraid I'm STILL on the Write LMR trip. It's not got tired yet. I've decided to motorise a miniature Etch-A-Sketch. I decided on steppers. Not servos. Servos hadn't enough rotation. Continuous servos had no positional feedback. Here's my prototype circuit. Simple ULN2803 driver and a PIC 16F628. There's a max232 on there, too as the RS-232 interface to the PC. WOW! It draws a circle. The most impressive bit of this is my implementation of Bresenham's line drawing algorithm. The circle is made ...</p>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:00:34 -0500My Nameless Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-nameless-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>8.Dez Hello, &nbsp; Thats Me: Yes, now i am here. I am from Switzerland (I speak German) and I'm 15 years old. I like all things with Robots, Electronic and Computers. &nbsp; The Robot haven't got a Name. I built a it with an ATmega16. I use Bascom for programming. A 16Mhz Quarz supports him. I can put 4 Digital and 4 analog devices on it.  He has three Sharp Sensors (GP 2D120J). The Motors are from an other Robot like &quot;Cybot&quot; from the magazin &quot;Real Robots&quot; (How know it?). The ...</p>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:45:59 -0500Solar Trackerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/solar-tracker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a solar tracker that I'm working on.  It's a stationary robot that will keep a pair of solar panels perpendicular with the sun so that they can charge batteries.  I only have one panel on it, but in the end, there will be two.  By the time I was able to test it, it was already dark so I walked around with a high powered halogen lamp in order to simulate the sun and have the robot track me.  I still have a bit of testing to do, but for the most part, it works.  </p>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:31:24 -0500ArtBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/artbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a robot I am working on to create art, I hacked an old RC car, but instead of hacking the car, i hacked the remote (the leftovers of which are on the hood of the car (no one said it looked good)) I am using an Arduino Duemilenove. Everything is attached with rubber-bands and stuff. I will clean that up later. I have discovered that it is a bad idea to plug the leads from the remote which i soldered on directly into the Arduino is not a good idea because when I set a pin to high to stop ...</p>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:04:46 -0500R3M3 Version Ihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/r3m3-version-i<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>When I started R3M3, a month ago, I was using a BS2 for the core intelligence. Aside from price, I enjoyed the simplicity of the Basic Stamp. However, I have since been turned onto the cost-effective-tiny-form-factor PICAXE. So I swapped out the BS2 for a 40X and have used a 14M and an old NES Advantage as it's core controller.  Upcoming upgrades include beefier 36mm BaneBot gearmotors, quadrature encoders, and closed loop data logging. </p>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:58:50 -0500Icarus Experience Ihttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icarus-experience-i<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I'm working hard on a arm with 2 axis without a gripper in the first version. that will interface with a pc or a cotroller pad with a lcd display 16x2. Review-1.  a gripper </p>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:12:09 -0500robotwohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotwo<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The Robotwo is inspired by fritsl &quot;how to make your first robot&quot;.My goal is to let the robot drive around my living room without any human interfering.However my living room being a bit of mess sometimes thats not so easy. Robotwo uses 2 switches configured as a bumber, and the ultrasonic sensors SRF05. The SRF05 is mounted on 2 servos so the sensor can look horizontal and vertical. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:46:09 -0500Mobile Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  &nbsp; I made this CAD in Google Skechup after I had an epiphany. I thought this would be a really cool idea, and would give me some good experience. Here is how it will go:  It will use 1/8inch Sintra, simialer to PVC The Servo brackets will either  be custom made from bigbluesaw.com or pre-made from Lynxmotion.com The gripper itself will also, either be homemade from aluminum or bought. On the gripper, the actuator of the gripper itself will either be a regular DC motor with a Motor Controller ...</p>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:38:15 -0500BLUETOOTH PRINTERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bluetooth-printer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a Bluetooth printer using lego mindstorms nxt , java program to image processing and LejosParts:1 nxt brain 3 motors2 touch sensorssome of technic partsMore detailshttp://www.xframe.com.br/printer&nbsp; </p>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:02:54 -0500bristlebothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bristlebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I am working on what is probably the easiest robot in the world, and i almost have it done. this took longer than expected because i added a switch to it.i cant get an image just yet, because it fell off of my bookshelf. srry</p>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:17:43 -0500Orange Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/orange-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my version of the drum machine. Measuring 4&quot;X4&quot;X5&quot;</p>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:24:10 -0500Hexapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hexapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was the first robot I ever built.  Its based on the design in the book Insectronics by Karl Williams.  The body is made from aluminium and it uses 3 servos to move six legs, in such a way that 3 legs are always in contact with the ground.  I used a pic for this robot programmed in assembly.  It has whisker sensors on the front to detect when its bumped into something.  Not very high tech but it was a starting point! Unfortunately i havent got any video of this robot in action and its now ...</p>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:05:30 -0500First Object Followhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-object-follow<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Being quite inpired by Mintvelt's &quot;FourEyes&quot;, I decided to give it a shot and try my own. The mechanics were solid and the inital tests went well, however I tried to expand on Mintvelt's code and adapt it for my purposes and it all went downhill from there. It just goes to show, if you write your own code instead of cutting and pasting, it is just that much easier to change and debug. In addition, I found that it was quite a task indeed to try to get both servos, both sharp sensors and ...</p>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:39:28 -0500LetsmakeRobots inspiredhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/letsmakerobots-inspired<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First ever robot made by me. </p>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:37:27 -0500Mhew - My Hexapod Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mhew-my-hexapod-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; This is my 3rd robot, the first non-frits-like ;) I'll never post anything about previous robots: you can find many F-Like robots here. Well, legged walkers are a class of robots that imitate the locomotion of animals and insects, using legs. I'll try to build a six legged model, called a tripod gait, because a tripod positioning of legs always supportsthe weight of the walker. This walker robot is a compromise in design, but allows to build a sixlegged walker using just three servomotors. ...</p>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:03:35 -0500Lil' Drum and Bass Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lil-drum-and-bass-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: After getting a little attention for this bot, i decided to teach him a new tune. His objectivism avoidance still needs some work, but that's really the secondary function anyway ... ..................... here is my version of the drumbot, lovingly known as Mitch Mitchell (RIP). This guy provides his own soundtrack and drums to it. Like many, I became interested in this site, and robots in general, after seeing the Little Yellow Drum machine. The idea behind this bot was to add my own twist ...</p>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:42:21 -0500yet Another First Robot (yAFRO)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yet-another-first-robot-yafro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So, here's my first robot (yAFRO) It has nothing exceptional other than running on Arduino instead of PICaxe and being built form an old snakes and ladders board. I choosed this track geometry to make it different than the usuall Tamiya tank chassis.  &nbsp; I still have much to do; the motor driver still doesn't work and I have to learn how to program the Arduino. &nbsp; Since it's Arduino it can't be powered by only 4 AA batteries, do you have any good idea what type of battery I could use? I ...</p>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:20:24 -0500Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After seeing fritsl's Yellow Drum Machine in action, I decided that I needed to build a robot like that.  It just looked so fun and to tell you the truth - it has been.  Here are a few pics and videos about my progress.  *workstation for my drum machine (notice the laptop with Fritsl's how-to on the screen :) ) As you can see, the motors I recieved were shaped differently from Frits'.  This forced me to adjust the frame to make a wider or fatter base for the drum machine.  If needed I'll ...</p>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:11:52 -0500My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-4<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I built this robot back in December 2004.  I had received an issue of Make Magazine from a BYU-UUG meeting and found an article about how to make a light seeking robot out of an old mouse using simple electronics (most of which came from the mouse itself).  This was a fun project but I didn't continue with robotics until I came arcoss Frits' robot, Yellow Drum Machine.  It re-ignited my desire to tinker around and build another robot.  So I came to letsmakerobots.com, created an account and started ...</p>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:45:42 -0500Mouseyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mousey<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>15-Nov-08 Still a work in progress, this is the Mousey project from the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Building Robots. It's taken about two hours of building to get this far, but I was being helped by my 10-year old so there was a lot of education going on to - from what the parts are and what they do to wire stripping and soldering. The amazing thing for me is that the prototype seems to work. The motors spin; covering one 'eye' and shining a torch on the other causes one motor to stop; and closing ...</p>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:20:54 -0500Robotic Disk Platformhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotic-disk-platform<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my next planned robot. It's based on pieces from the self balancing robot, that will be sadly recycled. Components: Brain: Arduino diecimilaMotor Driver: MD23 Dual 12Volt 3Amp H Bridge Motor DriveMotors: EMG30Battery: 12V scooter batteryChassis: 2 circular plexyglass panelsIt will be a general platform with enought room to experiment whatever comes in my mind :) I already planned some things, like remote control based on ZigBee links, mapping software, a remote tv camera, etc.. Here's the ...</p>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:40:24 -0500a BoeBot with no namehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-boebot-with-no-name<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Second-hand BoeBot With the whole 2K eeprom and the luxury 13 words RAM Fitted with the Ping, a compass, the quad QTI kit (2 used as kindof wheels encoders) + all the std Parallax accessories    Currently just roaming, go to the nearest object, and trying to track with the ping update: now with IR Remote Control   (don't know yet what it could be used for...) update: new ultrasound cartography  (uses trigonometry to calculate distances between multiple objects) update: new 'go to the closest ...</p>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:16:11 -0500Little Black Boxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-black-box<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>10/12/08  This will be my first robot with a brain, unlike my first attempt at a robot which just had 4 transistors for its extremely basic operation.  I'll be using an Arduino, or more specifically the generic &quot;Really Bare Bones Board&quot; from Modern Device, which is considerably more affordable.  Some people refer to these generic boards as &quot;Freeduino.&quot; After my Solarbotics order arrived the other day I was so anxious to play with my cool new robot parts that I ended up building ...</p>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:27:12 -0500Ozzyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ozzy<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>09/06/09 I finished the latest cleaner head and mounted it temporarily on Ozzy with double sided tape. This is the 3rd revision of the vacuum head, the 2nd was made of 1.2mm PP sheet and was dumped for being too flimsy. This one`s made of aluminium U channel, hole punched metal strips and plastic. A GM7 baby motor turns the rotating brush through a double set of pulleys, which is made of a pencil with fluffy tape stuff glued to it. On the front is a wire bump sensor with a microswitch on the left. ...</p>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:57:49 -0500my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ahoy! what I am trying to do is make a mobile platform with a little breadboard on it so that I can try different projects. Underneath I have a l298 motor driver kit from solarbotics attached to the standard fa-130 motors that came with the tamiya gearbox. I had a hard time soldering the one lead of the caps onto the motor chassis, but the lead-to-lead caps are ok. &nbsp; Im about to cut a hole in the front to mount the ping sensor and servo. &nbsp; Everything works great when I have 2 seperate ...</p>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:35:05 -0500Pick and Place robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pick-and-place-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A simple pick and place robot which is my first robot. I haven't made it autonomous. But it is possible to do it. </p>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:57:16 -0500Mr. Teahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-tea<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Alright, Mr. Tea is put on hold pending my graduation date, and the fact that pretty much everything fell apart RIGHT AFTER I finished my presentation. I got an A btw. My instructor is interested in further development I take with this machine, and will likely join us in the near future! This machine even converted him to the picaxe chip. woot. &nbsp; ---------------------------------------------  &nbsp; So here I am again with anoter robot. I know I haven't finished Mortimer yet, but this one is ...</p>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:56:50 -0500Multipurpose Robot: XRB3https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multipurpose-robot-xrb3<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>XRB3 is powered by an AVR ATMEGA324P micro controller on a custom board that I made. Although he is fully autonomous, he is using an XBEE module to communicate with my PC for debugging (and eventually with other robots). Onboard sensory includes: 3 Sharp IR sensors (for wall following and obstacle detection), an SRF-05 sonar sensor and AVRcam. The sonar, a gp2d12, and the camera are mounted in a 2-axis head. He also has quadrature encoders on each wheel, I currently have code implemented for closed ...</p>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:28:16 -0500Write Out "LMR"... Sorta...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/write-out-lmr-sorta<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my shot at this challenge... I really didn't figure on how far the tail-end swings around during turns, but the basic shape is there! I am wicked happy with the encoders working and all the direction and distance commands were &quot;pre-stored&quot; on the EEPROM. Well, actually I just wrote a program that had all the directions and distances written out and I used it to store info to the EEPROM. In actuallity, I could have just entered that info directly into the drive code but it was cool ...</p>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:29:08 -0500Meet "Walter"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/meet-walter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Thanks to the naming genius of GroG... I now proclame thee Walter! &nbsp; ***Major Update 11.16.08*** First test worked perfectly! Even with bad code. The motors came on a little suddenly and I didn't have a good 0 to Full-speed range (code problem) but the basic system is solid. Now that I know everything works, I need to do a total tear-down and start figuring out where everything is going to go. Now, God doesn't open a window without closing a door so it seems that this guy will be taken down ...</p>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:59:39 -0500Multiple Purpose Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/multiple-purpose-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is a robot that I am working on for my robotics class at school.  At the end of the quarter, it will have to do hide and seek, tag, line following/endurance, and tug of war. Since some of these requirements conflict with each other, the trick is finding a happy balance that will win the most events.  As of right now, all it does is demonstrate that it can move forwards/backwards/turn, but sensors will be added to it soon.  Right now, the wiring's a little messy, but it will be cleaned up ...</p>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:01:21 -0500Another 'Start Here' Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first 'thinking' robot. It's based on the Start Here tutorial. A PicAxe 28x1 controlling 2 motors with SRF05 ultrasonic sensor. It carries a 5Ahr lithium battery( I know, it's definitly overkill, but I had it laying around unused). The drivetrain was salvaged out of a toy robot(the 'Joe-Bot') that I picked up for $1.99USD, which lowered my construction costs big time. It had it's first test run yesterday which was a 'qualified' success. Needs a whole lot of software tuning as it spazzes ...</p>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:44:28 -0500RoverBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/roverbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my Roverbot.  He is a very simple robot, all he does is basically what the &quot;Start Here&quot; robot does, but with a casca tankbot chassis, an arduino, and a custom motor/servo driver board. There is also 1 tiny innovation in his code, I made a very small circular buffer to record his last 10 decisions, which I use to prevent him from oscillating back and forth when he drives into a narrow dead end (he will instead just turn around ~180). Also, I built his gearbox with the really high ...</p>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:17:44 -0400MY "Start Here" Robot...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-start-here-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I thought I should make a &quot;Start Here&quot; robot, so I did! When I built the control board, I included an EEPROM, IR remote, 2 trimmer pots and wired the motor driver to the PWM outputs so I should have quite a bit of room in terms of code-play. To be honest, I have no idea what I am going to have it do, but again, all options are open with what I included on the board. For now, just a simple slide/spin code to drive around. Pictures: </p>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:53:49 -0400QwerkBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/qwerkbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Latest Update: New 4WD base with omni wheels- see new 'QwerkRover' project! My first robot. I added a couple of features to the &quot;Qwerkbot+&quot; recipe- a sharp IR distance sensor for input; a couple of ultrabright LEDs for at-a-glance status indication; and a loudspeaker for audio playback. The base had two wheels for differential drive, plus a castor to balance. The webcam and IR sensor are then mounted on a pan/tilt unit (two servos). Programming projects on this configuration included ...</p>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:08:41 -04001069-A1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/1069-a1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is a brainless, nameless, clueless little vehicle that chases the light. It's a photovore. Well, it actually is just a photophile. It does not eat the light, it just likes it. 1069-A1 (by lack of a better name) is powered by 4 AA cells (NiMh rechargeable), not by a photo voltaic cell. Each motor has its own light sensing circuit. The two LDR on stilts are directed in opposite directions. Each LDR is part of a voltage divider with a pot. The resulting voltage is sent into a darlington of two ...</p>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:35:06 -0400Snap-O-Lanternhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snap-o-lantern<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first  fully working microcontroller project, just in time for halloween. I got the idea from evil mad scientist labs and then saw BOA's haloween bot challenge, and thought I had to post it here.    It runs from my picaxe 28 board with my new servo upgrade.inside is a servo with a balsa wood arm glued on.    </p>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:48:18 -0400Big Motor Driver Donehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-motor-driver-done<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>***Update*** Well, it seems I might have smoked something. I am in the process of testing the motor driver, with a load, and using 2 motors. While my &quot;B&quot; channel seems to be working fine, the &quot;A&quot; channel seems to be stuck on. Not to mention, the FET driver sorta burned my finger when it was touched. All this and I have yet to blow my 20 AMP safety fuse! I'm letting it cool off a little and am going to try again. ---I am not looking forward to asking for &quot;purchase authorization&quot; ...</p>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:50:41 -0400First Robot Wall Racerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-wall-racer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I could not figure out how to do the real wall racer yet so I will try this version. I will attemp the real wall racer when I have more free time. Basically is the same as the first robot but I have to modified the code so that the back motor always drive forward and the front motor to turn right and left. I think I have to play around with the high and low to make the motor turn in the right direction.  Symbol dangerlevel = 35' how far away should thing be, before we react? symbol turn = 500 ...</p>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:01:03 -0400The wandererhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-wanderer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Description:  Here is my own little creation. I decided to build this after I saw “First Robot” that was made by fritsl.  I want to thank him and also everybody else who helped me!This is still a work in progress for a TPE ( secondary school project).  It seems to be going well for now as all the components are working.  I am still learning the programing code so it only does basic stuff for now, such as drive around and rotate the servo. At the end of the constrution, I would like the robot ...</p>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:53:16 -0400Lunchbot IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lunchbot-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This will be my first &quot;real&quot; robot. I.e. my first robot with brains. My last lunchbox robot was done in a small team as part of a first year engineering course. Lunchbot II is going to be built in little stages. Eventually I want it to be able to roam around free all my itself without supervision. Map out new areas it finds, comunicate with its peers and find its own way to a home base station to charge itself. Right now I just want to build the H-bridge and make a program to let it drive ...</p>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:08:47 -0400Procrasti-bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/procrasti-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update - added a front bumper switch The switch is activated by a horizontal bar, and currently only triggers the camera to take a photo. Description This is a &quot;robot&quot; that has been inspired by the powers of procrastination (I have a week and a half to go before my end-of-year exams). Essentially, I have coupled a simple keychain camera (takes 25 photos, at 640x480) with a mobile base made from scraps lying around. It will use the solar panel for recharging, and a very simple (BEAM-style) ...</p>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:50:12 -0400Autonomous Robot UANhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/autonomous-robot-uan<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UAN consists of a number of panels connected to a common I2C bus. Power supply to the panels is provided together with the communication cables. The lower level contains the MD22 motor controller, motors, batteries and voltage regulation circuitry. Two 6V 3.2Ah batteries drive the robot. One battery is used to drive the electronic circuits, including the processor . In order to achieve this, its voltage is regulated to 5V using a low drop-out regulator. The other battery is used to drive the motors ...</p>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:21:29 -0400Yet another newbie's tryhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yet-another-newbies-try<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> UPDATE: He's  back, and better than ever... the amazing Nick! * the crowd goes wild* I know, I've not been aktive on LMR for a while, had a lot of school-work and stuff, so I had no time. Well anyway, I've moved my robot onto a diffrent chaissis, (the other one broke) and added the servo and Srf005. I'm all done with building, but well, you know.... programing isn't my thing. But I'm giving it my all, and i should be done in... *he types something into a calculator* 17 Years!       -     ...</p>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:42:34 -0400Crumhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crum<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have got the sonar sensor working and scanning and added this to the data sent to the pc.  I have also written a very basic obstacle avoidance program which basically involves the robot turning for a certain time whenever an obstacle is sensed.  I am going to develop this program so that the sonar data is also used to make decisions on what way to turn.  I would also like to send data from the pc to tell the robot which way to turn so that unexplored areas of the map can be explored.  For now ...</p>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:04:56 -0400Fritsl first robot creationhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/fritsl-first-robot-creation<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Chasis completed. it was constructed from a low weight holow plastic from my pool deck fence its very lightweight and strong at the same time  new video up!!!  http://s517.photobucket.com/albums/u335/adem70/?action=view&amp;current=MOV00191.flv</p>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:03:15 -0400Blinkyhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blinky<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>10/19/08  I got tired of waiting for my Arduino to &quot;process&quot; and ship.  It's been almost two weeks (apparently it's getting here tomorrow), and I'm just too damn anxious.  So I went down to Radio Shack and took it upon myself to build a robot purely from component parts.  I found the BeetleBot tutorial on Instructables that I'm sure everyone is familiar with and I really liked the design, but I didn't like the fact that it uses a wiring trick for its brain as opposed to circuit components. ...</p>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:02:19 -0400WhizzyWriterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/whizzywriter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, if Servo Writer is a robot, then so's WhizzyWriter. Here's the motor. This was the X-axis motor from a printer (the one which pulls the print head across the paper). I have attached a disc of white plastic to it as the reflector for the optical position sensor. This is an aluminuim U section mounted to the motor. Two screws were screwed into section, one on either side of the motor shaft to fix it in position. Note the black line drawn on the &quot;reflector&quot; and the multicoloured wires ...</p>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:00:59 -0400Mortimer, the drum machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mortimer-the-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally started on building Mortimer after ooh-ing and ahh-ing over all the pretty new parts. I'm hoping to get the soldering on his board done this next week, and if I can find a video camera to borrow, I can get some video of him in action! I did do some tests with a motor on the breadboard, so I felt a bit more like I knew what I was doing. I was a bit hesitant to start bulding, but decided it would be best to dive in headfirst! So far this has ben an exciting build. I've had experience in programming, ...</p>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:02:47 -0400First quadrapodhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-quadrapod<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My wife was looking through some video tapes, searching for something as irelevant as our wedding! To my happy surprise she found an old robot project of mine, my first QuadraPod! Not much to say, 8 servos, sticks, testing &amp; fun :) Made before LMR existed. As I remember it was tuned to walk pretty OK, however it was always sot of dragging the legs, due to the way it was constructed. </p>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:24:49 -0400HD-Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hd-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>HD-Bot is my first intend in building robots. His name is is derived from his chassis, which is an an old hard disk case. There is no controller onboard, the motors are controlled by a comparator chip (LM393). The line sensors are build with 2 CNY70 infrared opto reflex couplers. In a future version, 2 LDRs for light detection and a collisision detector are planned. For this reason a 4x2 analogue multiplexer is also needed. &nbsp; Sensors 2 x CNY70 as line follow sensor 2 x LDRs for light detection ...</p>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:25:31 -04005Y-MPLhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/5y-mpl<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>TYVM LMR for the great Instructions and content. I am looking forward to my next project =)  First step into robotics with Fristsl PICAXE bot. Basic chassis complete (tamiya track &amp; wheel set/universal plates/dual motor gear box, Sharp IR, PICAxe28X1, a servo).  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Had to redesign when I had everything ready to assemble. Hopin for ...</p>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:09:50 -0400Battle tank - with Voice Control https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/battle-tank-with-voice-control<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Before going on developing the Home Explorer, I have to make a battle tank with shooting capability for my son...because I promised him several months ago. The battle tanks are remote controlled and made to shoot each other by laser or infrared. It has these features: - remote control - moving in eight directions, 2 speed - rotating canon tower - laser gun, to shoot a target - IR gun, to shoot a target, or turn on some electronics applicants - IR detector, when it is shot by another tank ...</p>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:45:25 -0400Mi-Gohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mi-go<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Big thanks to fritz. I had a robot that was a bit autistic for awhile but I've learned so much I'm about ready to advance to a larger project. I can't thanks fritz enough for the big jump start on this. His teaching methods are super. &nbsp; </p>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:56:43 -0400BlahBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/blahbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After a long period of inactivity, I've finally returned to working on this project. I was just too busy to work on it and I didn't have the parts I needed. However,  ordered a custom PCB and assembled that, and the brain is ready to go. I've just got to assemble the chassis and program the brain. Update 11/19/2009: Installed a charging plug for the charger, time to see if this battery will hold a charge. The battery is a 6V sealed lead-acid battery from an 80's Sears Die Hard flashlight. If it ...</p>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:11:12 -0400Home Explorer https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/home-explorer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Just bought the Tamiya Track &amp; Wheel Set 70100 and Double Gearbox 70168 yesterday for HKD $80 (~ USD10).  The tank base will be about 7&quot; x 3&quot;. I've built a simple radar station as shown on the video. It is an ultrasonic sensor mounted on a servo. The output of the sensor is fed to PC thru wireless module. The PC side software reconstruct a radar like screen for human to read. http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/jw!afd6dGGRHBRkp2laqwk198fg/article?mid=320 I plan to improve the ultrasonic ...</p>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:25:09 -0400DIY Robot Arm to Play Chinese chess game with computer visionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/diy-robot-arm-to-play-chinese-chess-game-with-computer-vision<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot project. I choose to DIY almost all the components of this project because I live in Hong Kong. The robot community in Hong Kong is small and it is hard to find suppliers at reasonable price. Shipping cost from US to Hong Kong is expensive, if available at all. Also, I would have much better control of the overall design if it is DIY. The robot arm is made from windows frame material. It costs about $8. You can visit my blog to check on how to make it and I will post more later. ...</p>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:13:33 -0400Low Cost DIY Bipedalhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/low-cost-diy-bipedal<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot. This bipedal is made with 12 low cost servos (MG995), 4 atmega168, aluminium material for window frames, and with small hand drills, hand saws and files.  It is still in progress. I would like to remote control it first, and later to have it self-navigate in the house. Will post to show how to make it. But you can check out also in my blog : &nbsp; Servo In the planning stage, I actually possessed very limited knowledge in controlling servos. I knew that I need powerful ...</p>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:30 -0400Steve, The Disembodied Robot Armhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/steve-the-disembodied-robot-arm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Video Links: Manual ControlFlailing AroundGroup MoveLooking BetterStripped servo gearStacking BatteriesLetsMakeRobots!&nbsp; 2008/10/7&nbsp; &nbsp; I'd always wanted to play with a robotic arm. I intended to build my own, but as I started looking into the complexity of the mechanisms for the rotating base and the grippers, and comparing the cost of buying the servos and materials myself compared to buying a pre-designed kit like LynxMotion's, I ended up deciding to just buy the Lynx 6 kit. I still ...</p>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:07:38 -0400Plankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/plank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the start of &quot;Plank.&quot; My first successful attempt at a robot. The base is made from a 3mm thick 4x12 inch piece of plywood. Wheels are model airplane wheels bolted on to servo horns. I modified two Futaba servos for continous rotation for locomotion. The tail wheel is a tamiya ball caster. I tried a couple of other casters but they were either too heavy or they didn't rotate well. For sensors I have a Sharp IR sensor (GP2D120) for close range object detection. There are two ...</p>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:41:14 -0400My first bot with Pic16F84Ahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-bot-with-pic16f84a<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> My first bots and first post in this great community. Made up of Pic16F84A and L293 dc motor driver, read switches as a sensor and the rest of the parts  are common. Comment appreciated. </p>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:36:54 -0400arduino controlled robot with ping sensorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/arduino-controlled-robot-with-ping-sensor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It uses the Arduino Diecimila. It also uses a ping ultrasonic sensor to detect objects in front of it. For motor control I used the SN754410NE. I mounted the chip on a dip ic board, that I then mounted on a home made arduino proto shield. I use a 9 volt battery as the motor voltage source and 4 AA batteries as the Arduino voltage source. My goal now that I have gotten this far is to add a servo to turn the ping sideways and to add more to the program. Right now it only goes ...</p>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:44:11 -0400Farrusco tries to write 'LMR'https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/farrusco-tries-to-write-lmr<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>While coding new interactivity into this robot, and trying to achieve more control on the way it moves, I though it would be cool to see what happens if I mount one little servo to hold a pen, and tell him to write 'LMR'.The idea came from this challenge... and I thought I could give it a shot.If you can´t see the videos here are the Youtube Links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v3BJMeKFW0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzekyC9O6hA &nbsp; The result was far from what I expected. The pen ...</p>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:07:38 -0400Jumpahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jumpa<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: Added video. I know it's motion stinks.. But it is work in progress, I only made / show you the video because I find it interesting myself to sit and figure stuff out by watching it :)  Well at leat this time I have managed to make something that jumps.. Like crazy :D And that is the problem, it goes nuts! It's late &amp; dark now, so I cannot get it on video.. outside.. and trust me; one does not want to attempt it inside :) The &quot;pins&quot; are fiber glass, very springey, I found ...</p>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:17:41 -0400Drumbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/drumbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Final Update: Welp drumbot was interesting, I got him to the point where he could approach, align, and drum on objects, but shortly thereaftrer the gears stripped on one of his GM10 stick motors when the stick got stuck on something.  *sigh*  In any case, DrumBot is finished, and his components are now being reclaimed for a rebuild of igor :-).  Pics of that coming soon-ish.  ------------------------------------ This is the makings of my drumming robot.  I know, I know, it's been done again ...</p>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:16:54 -0400A Total Rebuildhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-total-rebuild<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>With my new-found knowledge from my last test base comes the new tail-dragger! This robot is built from VEX parts using my own brain, servos and custom parts. As mentioned above, this unit was a 4-wheel job which served it's function as a HUGE learning experience. Now that I feel I have solidified all the seperate componants, I decided to do a full rebuild, clean-up and upgrade. As follows: Upgraded from the standard 28x board to a picaxe 40x1 Seperate servo-connection-only conection board (with ...</p>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:51:41 -0400CD Scouthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cd-scout<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first bot I made with a blank CD as the body.  I was reading on the &quot;Start Here&quot; bot and just thought i would go with that, but i needed more room for my extra battery pack for the 2nd circuit.  This is the very first time i have used a soldering iron.  It is pretty easy once you get through those first few trial runs.  there is a 2nd deck where i put a piece of sturdy metal over the 2 motors to add another layer for the 3-battery battery pack and board to sit on.  It's ...</p>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:14:25 -0400Lil Jumpahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lil-jumpa<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Strobe studies - pretty crap as I did not have a strobe, but had to use LED's. But they showed m that Lil Jumpa is lifted up to the height where he's axle / hip is floating in mid air. Not much, but I consider it a jump, for a beginning :) In principle - if he was strong enough - it would mean that he could go over obstacles of heights up till that point, which is pretty ok. .. OK, I know my &quot;robots&quot; start to look a little the same lately. It is a part of a series, trying out ...</p>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:25:31 -0400Sicilian Robot "Jaffiu u cuttu"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sicilian-robot-jaffiu-u-cuttu<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a simply sicilian robot what: Navigate around via infrared and solar panels, lighting with lamp when it's dark, send image from motorized wireless camera, charge battery from solar panel.It's autonomou or, if you want, controlled by remote control wired. Solar panel provides just 6V and 50mA. Banaly, if you want to charge four 1.2V and 500mAh batteries (for example AA Ni-MH) it takes 10hours to finish complitely the re-charge. It uses: 1 Sharp InfraRed Sensor 3 PIC: 2x 12F675 and 1x 16F84 ...</p>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:18:15 -0400PetToyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pettoybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a pet toy robot, not a pet robot like Aibo But children like it more than pets do  &nbsp; this is second prototype of my Pettoybot. First one was on $10 toy RC car platform. but it runs too wild, so I made this gentle two wheel one caster version.  Mission of this robot is play with pet. So I give him a sensor to detect pets movement and tell him to follow the movement of pets.  Pet detecting sensor is  just the same one in the portal lamp in ordinary house. the lamp automatically lights ...</p>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:53:32 -0400The Dead Kangaroo Fishhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-dead-kangaroo-fish<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Next one here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/2259 As a sequel to The Headhunter I wanted to try faster and stronger, to see if I could provoke some sort of &quot;jumping like a kangaroo&quot; - motion.. However, the nearby option I had was the back from an old RC car. And.. where the &quot;arms&quot; should move in sync for it to start jumping (in my dreams), the nice motor/gear/axle has diferential drive pull and that, combined with some other laws of nature, provoked the ...</p>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:09:52 -0400"HOLY-HELL "A.F.F.R https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/holy-hell-a-f-f-r<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first fire fighting robot,actually its the second one built  here in jordan and first in my university J.U.S.T,its really hard to design one when you know nothing but with time all can be solved,using 2 DC geared motors,PIC16F877,SRF05 placed on a servo,TPA81 flame sensor placed also on a servo,L298N H-bridge to control the Motors,fire extinguisher,tubular solenoid ,2-3 12 v Dc battery and some designs i managed to start,its not finished yet and am still working and testing to get the ...</p>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:28:11 -0400The Headhunterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-headhunter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: Next step here UPDATE: New video, some studies :)UPDATE: Quote from the shoutbox: Addy:No offence, but that headhunter seems a bit idiotic to me. It's not even a robot, it has no logic at all, it's just a couple of arms stuck on motors to flop it forward. ************* (and lots like it) ************* Ahahahaaa.. this is / was a laugh to me :D Some finding this the most idiotic thing, insulting almost, and some rating it 5 stars :D So, I thought I'd put some more words on it: Yes, for crying ...</p>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:53:14 -0400Melvin, the Black Drum machine - TERMINATED -https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/melvin-the-black-drum-machine-terminated<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Directly inspired by the Yellow Drum Machine, this is my first venture into robotics. Cobbled together with copious amounts of hot-glue, Melvin shall arise from mechanical parts and give birth to the most kickass drummer in the world.   Or at least, that is the plan. For what Melvin lacks in charisma, he shall make up for in SPEED. Drumming speed at least, he moves as slow as a turtle now. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Still a work in progress. I need to get him to intercept potential targets, and program ...</p>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:43:40 -0400A fun little project! + extra upgrade!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-fun-little-project-extra-upgrade<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>here is a small project, that I made with my friend ( Stefan ) if you are a real robot builder , you have alrady got all the stuff you´ll need turn off your speaker if you get tired of the music ( Daft Punk - Around the World ) and now with upgrade to get a better grip = perfect turn then hitting a wall </p>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:36:05 -0400Harmenszoonhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/harmenszoon<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This baby takes input from a home made scripting language and turns it into drawings on the floor. When I rule the world, PVC conduit is going to be what all robots are made from. You have an easily workable, light, smart material ready for making L-sections, U-sections, boxes... You name it. Here's a piece which is just busting to get turned into a robot. Mounting the servos is a piece of cake. Cut a pair of parallel lines with your mini circular saw, drill half a dozen 2mm holes across each end, ...</p>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:32:34 -0400Rebuilding the Robosnailhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rebuilding-the-robosnail<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Robosnail was my first working robot. For nostalga, maybe a challenge entry, and just to have it running again, I'll attempt a rebuild this fun little robot, addiing some of the components previously used, and improving a couple others. In it's intial configuration, Robosnail used CDs as wheels, but that had a few traction problems. The current wheels are scavenged baby stroller wheels, which a set screw has been added to, that attach to a couple of Canon gearmotors. The body of the robot is a ...</p>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:28:14 -0400CanBot V2https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/canbot-v2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is Version 2 of CanBot. I have added weight lifting (smallthings), and some more music types to play. This is my 3rd Robot.   </p>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:03:30 -0400WeightBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/weightbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is for the Olympics challenge. It can lift heavy things(for its size and its own weight). It lifts thingsand holds them up for 3 seconds. And then, after it puts the object to the ground again, It says &quot;Fantastic !&quot; after it succeds.  Well, actually, even I was surprised when it lift that rock ! </p>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:50:22 -0400Rebounder, a conversion jobhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rebounder-a-conversion-job<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Rebounder is a quick little platform that had been adapted from a Tyco Super Rebound RC car. The original radio receiver electronics were removed, and an IsoPod driving 2 5A h-bridges were installed. The original battery was used, as were it's contacts and the original power switch. Rebounder in basic form takes a momentary switch sensor as input, to begin the programmed sequence. &nbsp; </p>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:33:44 -0400NewBOThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/newbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>9-Oct-08 - First Drive! Always a proud day, like baby's first steps. In the video i'm using the WASD keys to drive and steer. The speed control is working very nicely. With the manual control I am currently dividing the 10-bit pulse width into 10 gradients which makes it a little jerky. When autonomous it will be allowed 100 discreet speeds in either direction. It's open loop for now because i haven't found any encoders small enough/cheap enough. The install of the motor controller into the ...</p>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:49:52 -0400My First EEPROM! (Test 3, with wheels!!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-eeprom-test-3-with-wheels<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>With much help from my LMR homies, I have figured out i2c and EEPROM's! This is just a little video of my first test. Oh, the possibilities now that I can record data!! ***The third video is a little choppy, sorry. --Friggin' Youtube and their damn compression!  </p>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:19:51 -0400EpeeBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/epeebot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is for The Olympic Competitions ! This is for participating in fencing. Thanks Frits for making great challenges ! I'll post a video. This is a robot which attacks with its &quot;blade&quot; when it sees a foe !  I really wanted to enter the Olympics Competition because I found it interesting. Now, RUN Away before my robot attacks xD  :) Good Luck in the competition everyone ! </p>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:41:03 -0400CanBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/canbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, This is my first Robot. I was interested in Robotics and saw your website about 1 and a half years ago or maybe 2. I did not have any Idea where to start, Until I found A Mindstorms NXT Set !  So, I modified the starting tutorial robot in the set and Here's CanBot. I added Some more places to put things on, Some sensors...   I am really happy that now I got to make a robot at last !   There is a Walk around program for starters that I wrote. Note that there is no Keep Alive block so the ...</p>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:37:37 -0400"Slunk"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/slunk<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATE: This project is closed. I'm using the (working) parts for a new bot. But I had a battery question (below). .................................................. So, I created my own first robot following the Start Here instructions. I was only able to get one picture: I decided to upgrade the robot itself to look more presentable when i tried to show it off on my favorite website. I would also document this build, step by step.Materials: 1 Picaxe 28 project board1 4 AA battery case from RadioShack1 ...</p>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:17:31 -0400Edwardhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/edward<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>update: added code (older version 1.1) as attachment update: Frontplate is mounted. Turned the IR sensors. Lost the abiity to detect cliffs :(  &nbsp; This is my second robot. The first one was for practicing soldering using a picaxe 08M prototype board. It had two modified servos, a led, an infra-red eye and a switch. I couldn't get the speed control right using the servos so I figured I should use PWM. The other problem I ran into was the program size. The 256 bytes on the picaxe08M is just ...</p>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:07:47 -0400My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-2<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot, which I made based on Frits' great tutorials.</p>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:56:11 -0400My first Robot- basic drive systemhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-basic-drive-system<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first project so far. I have got the basic forward system almost working, and was wondering if anybody had any tips/improvements? It runs straight and I have made the treads tighter to get more force from the wheels, and it turns fine..  got some pics, just done quickly from my phone.                 I think that with everything from only 3 AA batteries, the motors are not getting the power they should. I may connect some kind of rechargable power pack as well. the treads ...</p>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:37:00 -0400my 1st robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-1st-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my first attempt at creating a robot, inspired by Fritz's start here robot! I don't have a name for it yet :( I stumbled upon this sight, &amp; got quite inspired by Fritz, &amp; many others here. As of this time, there is no hot glue or sticky tape holding it together (sorry Fritz) :D Under the hood is the Tamiya  70168 double gearbox set at 344.2:1, driving the Tamiya track &amp; wheel set. The brain is the Picaxe 28X1 , motor driver, L293 ultra sonic range finder SRF05, various stuff ...</p>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:58:11 -0400My line follower robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-line-follower-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is my first robot. :)    cny70 sensors.    Cny70 driver.   Microcontroller circuits.   optocoupler circuit.   L6203 motor driver. 750 RPM motors.   </p>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:36:34 -0400BubbleBoy v1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bubbleboy-v1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my emotional robot, BubbleBoy. Briefly, BubbleBoy was created to demonstrate emotions and their applications in robotics. BubbleBoy has a food and water level, and when averaged out, a health level. The mood is determined by the health level. There are 10 moods, each of which BubbleBoy has a little ‘action set’ with. This is to try to get more food! After the ‘action set’ is over, you can feed it or give it water. When the food/water button is pressed, it increases the food/water ...</p>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:24:24 -0400My Arduino + CMUcam indoor rover.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-arduino-cmucam-indoor-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update 20/09/2008: A major milestone has been reached! The robot can navigate around a otterman, two shoes, my leg and a kitten using just the CMUcam's averaging function and some Arduino clevers. The latest video is the top one. The code for the robot is attached as well. Update 18/09/2008: I have installed a pair of Solarbotics &quot;Secret&quot; L293D Motor Drivers in the Rogue Blue's servo casings and have added a video showing a test of them in action. I have also uploaded the Arduino code used ...</p>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:23:49 -0400First robot with basic object avoidinghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-with-basic-object-avoiding<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot with my own navigation after learning from &quot;How to make your first robot&quot; how everything works. Don't mind the design of this cigar-box-robot. I put just something together for testing. Form follows function :-) The next thing I'm trying after  improving the existing navigation is that the robot is able to follow a light or my finger or something. I haven't a clue for now how I will do this, but I think somehow it will work. My final robot should be able to get some ...</p>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:09:01 -0400n8dmhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/n8dm<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> (8/25/08) Material are being gathered for my Yellow Drum Machine morph. I plan on making this with my 7 and 4 year old sons. Therefore the drumbot will need to take on a Wall-e look. The two ultra sonic eyes will work nicely with some strategic masking or holder. Not sure how the arms will work as drum stick yet… Current expenditures: Techsupplies.com (8/21/08):Battery Box (6V) £0.22Ultrasonic Range Sensor £11.9920s Sound Recorder £10.90Shipping ...</p>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:43:05 -0400ProjectBOXhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/projectbox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a small rover I built one day when I was bored at school. I picked up a small square project box and thought, &quot;This would make a good carpet rover&quot;, and the rest is history. The wheels, made to mate with the non-stamdard HiTec servo splines are from Lynxmotion and the treads around them are a custom urethane molded part from the Omnitread robot that I helped to design and build as part of the Mobile Robotics Lab at UMich. </p>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:59:53 -0400Piano Pokerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/piano-poker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This little guy (passively in the works) will evntually play the piano. The design will compose of 5 digits, four wheels, and will hopefully only take up the linear space of 2 fists. It's very very rough in design and still in the works: generally, you feed it a midi file, it will parse the notes, determine piano fingering, and play the piece. This is gonna take a while.... </p>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:47:57 -0400Standard Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/standard-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a simple tracked robot, based mostly on standard entry level components: picaxe, sharp sensors, l293d driver, tamiya motors. I'm mainly reusing them from my first robot, apart from the motors. The chassis is made by two custom hand-sawed &quot;plastic glass&quot; sheet, distantiated by long screw. I used a lot of L-shaped components to secure the wheel axels and the sensor. The final structure is rock-solid. This time i also added a switch. I was tired of connecting and disconnecting the ...</p>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:06:06 -0400Budget Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/budget-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yeah... I just got a wireless transmitter and receiver, along with two servos. Being 14 years old, i will have to wait about two weeks before i can buy anything over 10 dollars. Anyway, i have a Wii Fit, wchich comes with a balance board in a nice cardboard case. So I carved the cardboard and built an ugly little chassis. Now, i plan to give it two arms so it can pick stuff up (obviously light stuff). However i cannot find a way to plug a DC motor into a receiver so it can go forward or backward (go-figure). ...</p>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:52:26 -0400Snail Light Seekerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/snail-light-seeker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Snail Light Seeker This creature roams through the environment and seeks for light sources. If an object is too close it reverses motion and turns around, then continues seeking light. I used an old toy motor and platform, then added two LDR for light sensors and a SHARP infrared sensor in front. </p>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:41:01 -0400A.O.U.S. 2008https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-o-u-s-2008<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This quite simple robot made with LEGO® Mindstorms NXT set is programmed in NXT-G (LEGO's visual programming language) to Avoid Obstacles using the Ultrasonic Sensor. The idea was to make a labyrinth with white, black and blue coloured walls. Coloured walls help our robot to find its way out of the labyrinth saying it to which side it should turn. White wall means „turn 90˚ right“, black one means „turn 90˚ left“ and blue one means „stop“. When we run the program, A.O.U.S.2008 waits ...</p>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:55:07 -0400XP2Mhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/xp2m<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Very simple robot plays xylophone using one LEGO® Mindstorms NXT servo motor to move forwards and the other one to lower and lift the bat. As every NXT robot has to hold an intelligent brick, XP2M is designed to drag it as a trail on 4 cog wheels that can’t turn left or right. Every time the robot moves from one metal plate of xylo to another it plays a tone. Though it wasn’t programmed to play some melody, that could be done if you figure out how to control its speed so that the played tone ...</p>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:37:13 -0400The Wi-Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-wi-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have started my work on my second robot - Wi-Rover. the idea as i said while concluding my first robot is to have one that can roam around on itself avoiding obstacles and can be controlled using my latptop over some wireless mechanism. Since adding the arm board on my robot and adding the wireless LAN capabilities turned out to be a very costly option, i am designing my robot around long range  RF Modem's. It has an initial investment but they are re-usable and really nice. You can find the full ...</p>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:34:56 -0400voodoobothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/voodoobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Alrighty, so this is the slapped together voodoobot(not running just yet). I'm working on a possible conversion to a tracked version(using vex track kit) for ease of movement vs wheeled motion(3 point turns are a pain) but will do a test with the wheels. [The start] So originally this was one of those rc spycars, came with a micro vid transmitter and reciever(on the radio transmitter). I've pulled the electronics from the main boards and am working on making it standalone so I can integrate it ...</p>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:28:39 -0400Farrusco - my second robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/farrusco-my-second-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my second robot!With a better understanding of robot building and navigaton programming i´ve came up with this robot! I think that the great improvement here was to make a plan of what i want to build, and started to find solutions before the assemble proccess. So this came out a more successfull robot!! It´s my first real approach of avoiding obstacles and navigation programming and i´ve had a lot fun! Yet, the values that returns from the sensor fluctuate a little and i must work ...</p>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:24:00 -0400biped walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-walker-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is a walking robot with two feet. At the moment it's shuffling like MC Hammer, but the saga continuous. I started with the parts from an RC toy, and an idea of a one motor biped where you change the point of ballance by tilting the ancles instead of shifting the hip or torso. The original feet were prototyped using an extremely cheap Meccano™. The black joint couplings are model plane hardware, the chunky silver one is the guts of one of these). (Damn my pictures are crappy!) The ...</p>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:52:17 -0400My Lil Qhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-lil-q<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:23:49 -0400First Robot!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>18/12/08 I`ve marked this robot as complete, because it`s in the process of being torn down for parts. It was fun and a good learning experience in electronics and programming. &nbsp; &nbsp; This is my first robot. I decided to build it after seeing the amazing YDM on Make website :) Really this is just my first robot to get a handle on electronics and programming. It wont do anything except move around and avoid stuff. It doesn`t do much just yet, still working on programming seperate bits and pieces ...</p>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:23:04 -0400RC Car managed by Java leJOS NXJhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rc-car-managed-by-java-lejos-nxj<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This project tries to manage any RC Car which you can purchase in your city using a NXT brick and a Lattebox NXTe. 2009/06/07I am finishing a preliminar GPS navigation solution for leJOS project, but I have a problem to understand some value, azimuth.In my tests I had some problems to understand the azimuth value which is returned by the method AzimuthTo in a Coordinates Object. AzimuthTo return an angle which is referenced with North pole.In my tests I use a GPS point as goal: Goal: 40.445049309324573,-3.4673066139221191http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.445049309324573,-3.4673066139221191I ...</p>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:14:07 -0400My Drumming Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-drumming-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Still trying to get the L293D to work... &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:21:42 -0400Robot Marathan Runner: Contest for the Robot Olympics Challengehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-marathan-runner-contest-for-the-robot-olympics-challenge<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I really want that Chassis as well as a SRF05 mount... Can't find one of those anywhere! Vote for meeeee! Please. &nbsp;  MINDSTORMS NXT using a two-legged walking robot.  In the center of gravity to move the ankle, knee bent and her feet to walk properly. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It Drags it's feet, the soles are almost non-skid the brackets along the weather. So, the robot walks straight&nbsp;   Beam with a raised tile Blocks, &nbsp; &nbsp; The robot from behind, with two ultrasonic sensors ...</p>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:27:59 -0400Boe Bot but I call him georgehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-bot-but-i-call-him-george<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Nothing as free as the start here robot. But i had all ready invested in it before i found this site. And  as it turns out there seams to be a lot of things left to be added to it to make it do my biding. But that will come later when my programing levels increase, but with the book i have learned a lot and it is a free download at the parallax web site for of you other newbees out there wanting a little help on learning PBasic. On the video the only program is to go forward but hay got to start ...</p>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:14:21 -0400HairyBot 1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hairybot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's the photo of my first original bot - HairyBot 1, so called due to the abundance of wires from this breadboard on wheels.  It's a pretty simple setup, made up of the following principle parts:  - Arduino Nano  - GP2D120  - 2x GM10 Motors  - L293D Motor Driver &nbsp; So far the software is pretty basic, since I've built everything tonight:-)  It goes forward, then into reverse if it gets too close.....  That's about it.  The problem right now is that the motors are too weak.  The 2 ...</p>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:24:26 -0400PC controlled Wireless robot with live video feedback! My second robot (Google Streetcar Rover!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pc-controlled-wireless-robot-with-live-video-feedback-my-second-robot-google-streetcar-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Having created my autonomous rover, I wanted to create one that I could control with my Mac and provide live video feedback. Bought this RC toy from Radio Shack for around 7 bucks!  Took apart the RF transmitter and hooked it up to my Mac's USB port.  I had an old Nokia phone which I'm using to provide live video feedback to my mac via bluetooth. Here are some pictures of the rover and the setup &nbsp; The command center that ties the live video, serial communications and my mac written in VB &nbsp; The ...</p>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:59:30 -0400Short lived defective tracked robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/short-lived-defective-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello! This is a tracked robot i did a couple of days ago. Unluckly, is suffered from a severe design fault so i disassembled yesterday :) I'm posting it the same becouse it's cool looking and my error could be useful for others. So the problem was that the battery pack (which is the heaviest part) was too high off the ground and too back on the robot, almost at the end of it. This resultedin a severe unbalance, so that even with the smallest step the robot goes upside down :) So learn from my mistakes ...</p>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:01:35 -0400Robot navigating by visible light alonehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-navigating-by-visible-light-alone<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Update: To make FritsLDR stand the ultimate test, I wanted it to navigate with light only.. but using a standard old fashionable light bulb instead of a smart &amp; fast display of super bright LED's to track in front.. .. and then it had to navigate at a kitchen table.. where all lights in the cieling was florescent lamps :) And it can be done. Quite easily actually! So this concludes this for me; It CAN be done - you can navigate by visible light, and you can make your own sensors with ...</p>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:43:55 -0400bigbrohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bigbro<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Update: 13, April, 09 This time I added the Solarbotics L298 Compact Driver Kit, the car is now much more powerfull and it is very cool to drive. &nbsp; In the photo you can see a proto shield where I connected the Xbee, the motor and servo and the LEDS, than the L298N board and a 6v voltage regulator. I added a small video with some “stunts” ...  :)I´m using the G-Remote to drive this beast!  :D I love the way it looks in the night: While playing with the digital camera ...</p>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:29:00 -0400"Baratinha" My First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/baratinha-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here goes my first attempt of making a robot, i used an arduino and a motor shield, with one servo for steering, and a standard dc motor for traction.I didn´t have any cool sensors like infrared or ultrasonic at the moment, so i used two micro-switchs to be like bug sensors.. and i called it &quot;baratinha&quot;, a portuguese word for &quot;little cockroach&quot;.It´s very basic (i know) and a bit dumb, the sensors doesn´t work as i would like to, in real obstacules it bumps and doesn´t press ...</p>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:17:05 -0400TankServoBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tankservobot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, First of all Yellow Drum Machine was my source&nbsp;of inspiration and after looking at all other users I have started making a Tank Servo Bot. I have just completed assembling the Tankservo bot kit from budget robotics. Currently working on assembling USB Picaxe28X1&nbsp;module board (still waiting on the picaxe28x1 chip (alomost a week after ordering). My fellow robot hobbymate Duane (Octobot2) lended me one of his spare picaxe28x1 chip. Thank you Duane. Will keep posting ...Good to join ...</p>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:14:10 -0400Octabot IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/octabot-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my first attempt at building a hobby robot.  I'm using an Octobot II platform from Budget Robotics.  The MCU is a PICAXE 090 experimentor's board with a PICAXE 28X1 chip. The Octabot II platform uses 2 R/C servos that have been modified for continuous rotation. There is a Parrallax Ping))) ultrasonic sensor mounted on the turret.  The turret has 180 degrees of movement via an unmodified R/C servo. I've installed an IR receiver so that I can operate it by remote control, or let it operate ...</p>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:13:12 -0400BumpBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bumpbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi this is another &quot;my first robot&quot; kind of thing. Got inspired after seeing the robots on this page and bought a picaxe 28x1 kit and a pair of motors with gearboxes. I thought I'd see how hard it is to program these things before I go and buy a bunch of servos and sensors, so I started out simple. I bought two of these: You get a choice of 1:60 and 1:288 gear ratios and they're pretty cheap. It's possible to get additional gears and axels for these as well. If you live in sweden you ...</p>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:55:44 -0400Ganzbot: A talking robot which reads Twitterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ganzbot-a-talking-robot-which-reads-twitter<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED: I've added the video of Steve's reaction to the robot.  Also, here are more details about the robot, construction and software: http://blog.mozmonkey.com/2008/ganzbot-an-arduino-robot-who-reads-twitter/ &nbsp; This robot has eyes, eyebrows and a mouth and will verbally read the latest Twitter status to you. It uses an Arduino Decima to control the head actions and receives the latest Twitter status information over USB from a host computer. For those who don’t know, Twitter is ...</p>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:06:56 -0400My First Robot (Rover)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>From all the inspiration i got from reading posts by you guys, i thought of doing the same thing - creating a robot on my own. Thanks for the awesome work guys, keep it going, there are more like me out there who need some inspiration - I will try to follow the path you guys have set to explore myself :).  Ok so i read many blogs here and started thinking about creating one myself. So i found out the stuff i need online and ordered them. I got the platform, gearbox and stuff delivered yesterday ...</p>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:33:54 -0400My first Robot, called Duckie (or Sniffer if you like) https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-called-duckie-or-sniffer-if-you-like<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I started this back in May but he, she or it had the servo and sensor mounted on top of the base. I found it kept missing ‘seeing’ obstacles so recently moved the sensor to the front of the base. Well it still messes up sometimes but now it has that nice tilting motion like Fritsl’s robot in part 2. &nbsp; Before: &nbsp; &nbsp; After: &nbsp; Other views: &nbsp; &nbsp; A top-down shot giving the slightly misleading impression that it's fallen apart (it hadn't quite in this picture!) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...</p>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:01:23 -0400The House Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-house-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my current project and first post: &nbsp; Originally conceived with 4 wheels, half way through the build process I thought it would be cool to balance, so no casters yet.  After a few weeks of fiddling with the IMU and Kalman filters, it outputs a good angle, but takes way to long to settle at the correct number.  There is no way it will balance until a correct angle can be generated without a settling time.  A dual omni wheel suspension system is in the works so that progress can be ...</p>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:42:57 -0400Ant v3 - Micro Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ant-v3-micro-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the reaplcement to Ant v2, almost the same specifications, has newer SMT memory and more SMT parts and is .5&quot; smaller all around. &nbsp; This is a retired robot as I am currenlty moving to a newer MCU platform (AVR) on Ant v4. </p>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:19:02 -0400Ant - v2 - Micro Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ant-v2-micro-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> ...</p>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:11:36 -0400Lego NXT Mobile Tracked Robot - Bluetooth with MS Robotics Studiohttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/lego-nxt-mobile-tracked-robot-bluetooth-with-ms-robotics-studio<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was built to start using the Microsoft Robotics studio. The Lego is a stock NXT with a &quot;Crystal Reaper&quot; track set. Some sensors are not part of the NXT kit and were made from CDS cells for light and two micro switches for the front bumpers. &nbsp; This robot is capable of running in full autonomous mode, auto over bluetooth with MSRS, and as well in RC mode over bluetooth working with a X-Box USB controller. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:58:17 -0400Biped Walkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-walker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was built before I realized just how hard it is to make something walk on two feet! It has a &quot;swinging&quot; battery on the top servo, and it does walk (flop from side to side). I have a video somewhere and will post it once I find it. It is not longer being worked on and needs a total redesign to actaully be able to work/walk smoothly. &nbsp; </p>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:40:42 -0400Ant v4 - Micro Tracked Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ant-v4-micro-tracked-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>New design's being modeled in SolidWorks. Current target specifications: -Atmega 128 MCU 128K Flash Memory -4 x CDS Light Sensors -4 x IR Sensors -2 x IR Transmitters (Serial TX/RX robot to robot communications)  -Micro FET h-bridgedriver -Li-ion 80Mah Battery -USB Charging/Programming -Sub-sub-Micro servo control over Jawfunctions (grab/lift) -6mm pager motor drive with planatery gear box -Analog flex micro front feelers -Temprature sensor -Peizo speaker/buzzer (can play basic notes/tunes) -Color ...</p>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:56:18 -0400Covabothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/covabot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Inspired by Igor and one of idaniel's robots, I've decided to build what will hopefully be my first robot.</p>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:49:07 -0400CD Turtlehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cd-turtle<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Goal:  Make a robot that draws and takes some of the same commands as KTurtle.  Eventually this robot will draw using a marker through the hole of the CD.  I like to try to find the cheapest possible way to make things. Here's the list of materials so far: &nbsp; Item: Price 2 HXT900 Servos: $3.65each= $7.30 discarded CD: $0.00 discarded RC airplane wheels: $0.00 &nbsp; Grand total: $7.30 &nbsp; Planned additions: ATmega8: ~4.00 754410 quad half-H: ~1.50 5V 1A linear regulator: ~0.47 7.4V 900mAh ...</p>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:56:15 -0400CascaBots RoundBot Chassis for Tamiya 70097 twin motor gearboxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cascabots-roundbot-chassis-for-tamiya-70097-twin-motor-gearbox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I've taken a look at what's out there for the Tamiya 70097 gearbox, and decided to design this chassis :-)  Major design features include a twin deck and parallel I beam construction for rigidity; all moving parts,including the turret mast are inside the diameter of the chassis - nothing protrudes (Frits's request); the internal beams fully support the output shafts from the 70097 - a sorely lacking feature on current chassis... and my personal favorite, an engraved protractor on the top deck. ...</p>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:34:49 -0400Advanced Room Exploring Vehicle Model 1 AREVx1https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/advanced-room-exploring-vehicle-model-1-arevx1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ARES1 Will pick up where ViPER left off. ViPER was not going to work because of poor planout of the modules and the fact that I did not have a robot body planned for it. ARES1 Is where ViPER failed because of these problems. The first thing I did was make sure that ARES1 uses the same 2x5 header, primarily because it accomodates for all 8 I/O ports and 2 for the power and GND pins. All modules are done on Veroboard, perfboard, etc whatever your local dialect calls them.The ARES1 System will use the ...</p>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:44:35 -0400First Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p></p>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:39:36 -0400Patches the robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/patches-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot im attepting to build, I want it to do the basic things to start with such as to avoid obsticals and such.The base is made of some ply wood i found around my house, lego and two gearboxes i baught from my local electrical store. The robot isnt to big but not to small either, I intend to add sonar and light resistors soon after getting my robots locomotion in order :). The microcontroller it will be using is a Picaxe 28A basic board like the one found in the start here guide ...</p>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:35:25 -0400Little PIChttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-pic<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I wanted to build something quick and fun with my newfound PIC knowledge. I had been wanting to build my own version of Frits' Little 8 for a while, so I decided that now was the time. I was thinking that the two Solarbotics GM10 motors that had failed as drumsticks might work just fine as motors -- the gears tended to jam when the drumsticks hit stuff, but as motors they wouldn't be subjected to the same types of sharp, sudden stresses. So I went down to Home Depot and grabbed a handful of free ...</p>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:49:44 -0400Robot (soul) Transferhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-soul-transfer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Once robot 1 (off track) drives onto the circled tracks, it converts power (turns on) robot 2 (on track) .      Both are autonomous Robot 1 is Robot 2's on switch </p>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:58:44 -0400MURR- Maze Uni-Rotational Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/murr-maze-uni-rotational-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>NOT TO SCALE  :-P  Out of town right now, and was inspired by vince to model the project I'll be working on when I get back. This is Murr, will be a quick and dirty robot that will do the job simplistically. What's the job? Well, maze navigation is a common challenge in robot contests, so I figure murr would be an excellent prototype to test the waters. I'm too lazy to get a servo so murr can turn his sensors side to side. It takes a little too long and murr has no time to lose. It's funny, ...</p>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:14:28 -0400Robot 2, this time /w planninghttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-2-this-time-w-planning<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Now that i can do SketchUp  this allows me to plan my next robot a little better. I am recycling parts from my first robot Kaboodle https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/1284 Same plan with better execution, also a larger steadier base that is parallel to the surface. the body will be made from acrylic sheet and cut with a plastic cutting knife + and rotarty tool. &nbsp; New additions i will be trying include: -use of microswitches for bumpers -RF link for remote conection -cliff detection ...</p>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:13:20 -0400Pudding Bowl Specialhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pudding-bowl-special<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Having taken a sabbatical from programming Big Chaser, I decided to do a ball bot. There are a pair of pudding bowls or mixing bowls attached directly onto a threaded bar. Also attached to this bar is a servo (modified for continuous rotation). When the servo is powered, it moves the bar, attempting to turn it and the pudding bowls. Hanging from and perpendicular to this servo is an unmodified servo, attached to which is the battery and the control. When this second servo moves, it swings the battery ...</p>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:19:28 -0400robotizing a mechanical walking framehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robotizing-a-mechanical-walking-frame<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, I'm looking for a device that records my walking motions digitally, and can control servos to imitate my walking forces, balance etc.. You see, I've got this 'mechanical spring-loaded bipedal walking frame' that assists in the walking motion (google search &quot;spring walker&quot; to understand what I mean), and what I want to do with it is turn it into a autonomous walking robot. I've been thinking that if I attached servos and a computer (brain) to it to record my walking motions, ...</p>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:36:07 -0400bipedhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>hi guys! i'm working on a project. it's a biped (two-leg robot). i think the animation(click on the image) shows the most but.. that on the top is a hard disk platter on a fast spinning motor. it must act like a simple gyroscope, keeping the robot straight.. i'm not quite sure, if it's gonna work, but i'll try :) i have all the parts and i have allready build the&quot;body&quot;, but i don't have a torx screwdriver to unscrew the platter :( so till i find one i have to imagine only what will happen ...</p>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:43:59 -0400Ok, This one is pretty good...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ok-this-one-is-pretty-good<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well here it is folks, As you saw from the video, I am using 2 Sharp distance sensors  in a cross-fire configuration. As the head sweeps, only one is activated at a time therefore each is reading it's half of the sweep with a little over lap in the middle. I have found that this is twice as fast as a single sensor having to do a 180 degree sweep. The speaker and tune command work great I even added an amp! However, at the time of the video, I was using an older version of the code I wrote and it ...</p>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:18:46 -0400laser cut tracked chassis for Tamiya 70097 motor/gearboxhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/laser-cut-tracked-chassis-for-tamiya-70097-motor-gearbox<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, I got busy tonight and finished up my new tracked robot design! I've been wanting to do this for awhile and finally got around to designing and lasering it out tonight.  Uses a Tamiya 70097 twin motor/gearbox, Tamiya 70100 track and wheel set and the chassis has built in provisions for either setting it up as a 58:1 or 203:1 ratio on the gearbox. Parallax Ping is mounted and working.  Strangely, I didn't take any pics with the batteries mounted... I guess that'll have to wait for the video. ...</p>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:06:01 -0400inTouch+90degretorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/intouch-90degretor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Last year I made a virtual simulator as part of my Masters Degree research using Matlab’s tolboxes of VRML and Simulink for controlling the famous K-team’s Khepera II robot. The virtual simulator turns to be very popular for researchers, because was the first one implementing the Khepera II robot on a VRML environment. After that, I just decided to improve the technology I used to develop the simulator and I called ‘‘inTouch’’, because it control any mobile robot by touching on the ...</p>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:06:08 -0400A self-balancing robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-self-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So here we are :) I decided to try and build the holy grail of robotics hobbist: a self balancing robot. I've made some research around and i've come to the conclusion that it should be feasible. The most difficult part is probably going to be the programming, but i'm a computer programmer (quite skilled, btw :P) and i've already have some ideas on how to build it. I worked on some videogames in the past and i have a background on 3D math and physics that should help a lot. I don't know if it will ...</p>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:57:45 -0400FooBarhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/foobar<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I don't know what it will be, anyway it's happening now...</p>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:21:13 -0400Power Spherehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/power-sphere<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So here are some rough sketches of my first robot. I'm going to order the parts today, all of which are in the start here robot:) But I'm going to change it up a bit and see if i can put a few bumper sensors in. It's going to be a silver sphere, that I'm going to cut into three, I will use the outside pieces as wheels and then i will put two very small wheels perpendicular to those on the bottom of the middle section, all of the wires and motors and power supply will go inside of it, so it should ...</p>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:43:05 -0400ForfraBagfrahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/forfrabagfra<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Update: Just a small new video, nothing really. Just my studies, I use the platform for different testing of stuff. Video and slow motion helps :) While playing around with stuff to use on another project, the 360Bot, I found some old RC cars. What people throw out,  you wont believe it :) Since I have 360 degrees view on the 360Bot (using a stepper motor), I thought it would be fun to make something that is the same both ways, and steers by &quot;breaking&quot; at the very center. So I took two ...</p>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:48:50 -0400BoxBot(Panda Edition)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boxbot-panda-edition<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey Im ted, 14, and im making my first bot, im thinking about making just a small square bot with treads, and i would like to make it an R/C, i dont know how i would do the R/C cuz im new and i dont know what it costs we are low on funds at the moment Thanks Panda13oy </p>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:54:04 -0400My First Real Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-real-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; Just got some of the part through mail still missing some ,so i still strated doing half of the work untill my shippment. Can't wait untill i get all of my part so i can actually fiinish building my first robot and really experiment with alot of cool thing's. keep all posted as soon as i get New parts.:)  update!!!!! 8-3-08 got all the parts just finish hooking everything up and is ready to be program... &nbsp;       &nbsp; It was a great experience building this bot . I'am sure ...</p>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:11:01 -0400360bot - Stepper motors are cool!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/360bot-stepper-motors-are-cool<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Strange, some Google videos are down. Link to the one down now when writing this, here. Update: So I thought; With 360 degrees overview, I am unbeatable, I can navigate anything. I took an old toy-tractor and in amazingly short time got everything fitted onto it. That tractor was made for this, I thought. I knew that it would be crap at steering, as the wheels where big, and the rear wheels (or front sometimes, this is 360!) where locked to each other, giving no differential steering, and slow turns. But ...</p>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:56 -0400Igor, My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/igor-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is igor, my first robot.  His brains are a Make controller, a SAM7-based microcontroller which I gotta say was NOT the cheapest but for the most part is a joy to program.  The chassis is an octobot chassis from budget robotics, with an extra deck which is not attached in the photo.. Anyway, I just put him mostly together tonight, and wrote a real quick app to test the IR rangefinders.  I'm not really sure what his mission in life should be yet, but for now I'm just gonna try to make him able ...</p>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:43:04 -0400Pal, an obedient autonomous truckhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/pal-an-obedient-autonomous-truck<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hey, a home for my robot, Pal. (this is blog format so the beginning of the experiment is on the 3rd page from here) I'm tired of carrying my electric RC truck around from hill to hill while working it up in the dirt. just seems kinda of humiliating to both of us, ya know? Also, I think one of the best/simplest ways to instill a sense of awareness in a robot is for it to know where you are. towards that goal i''m adding some ultrasonics and some brains to it so it will follow it's control unit around ...</p>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:40:04 -0400Godzillahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/godzilla<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> This is my bot, Godzilla. No, it is not huge and it does not pick up buses and throw them back down. I just called him Godzilla because i love the song by Blue Oyster Cult!Anyways, back to the bot: It does not do much now since i haven't mounted my 180 servo yet, the one you see in the pictures is just a continuous one i have used to give myself and you an idea of how it is gonna be. It goes aroung with its ultrasonic sensor avoiding objects it finds on its way.This bot has a really simple structure. ...</p>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:54:21 -0400New laser cut robot chassis for GM series motorshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/new-laser-cut-robot-chassis-for-gm-series-motors<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, I got busy tonight and designed a chassis for the GM series of motors. The GM motors are really tops with price/performance... at $5.50 each, they are VERY hard to beat. I thought you might like to see a video of the chassis being cut out, so it's included. The material is plexi .093 thick - it's clear, but has a blue protective plastic coating designed to protect it durring cutting and handeling - plexi scratches easily. I designed this because there are absolutely no good chassis for the ...</p>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:18:09 -0400SprintBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/sprintbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi all, new to the group. Here's my first robot project ever - &quot;SprintBot&quot;  I do laser engraving and cutting as a business, so the chassis of the bot was fairly straight forward for me. I found the original idea and drawings here http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-OAWR-Obstacle-Avoiding-Walking-Rob/?newComment=true#comments and redid them to suit my needs.  As of tonight it walks and the servo points and the Parallax Ping triggers, but I get no readings from it :-( so... ...</p>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:32:51 -0400E-Wallhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/e-wall<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>this is a plan/design/idea/i don't know what i am doing. this is my very first robot plan. so if you could help me in any way please do. i am planning on using a Picaxe 28x1 or whatever the starter one is. please comment supportivley!</p>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:29:08 -0400Kaboodle my first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kaboodle-my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>The 2 images below was my first attempt at a robot using fritsl's guide. After my first attempt i felt ashamed of how flimsy and goofy the robot looked.  So I broke it apart and re-did it! I decided to invest more time to make a custom chasis using the battery pack as the core as it is the most solid and non fragile component, then surrounding it in rubbery material (known to me as kaboodle) i bought at an art supplies store. I used 2 power supplies in this newer version, since fritsl wrote an ...</p>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:17:18 -0400Recycled MicroBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/recycled-microbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As this is make a recycled robot week, I have decided to put together a little object avoiding robot using a few bits ripped out of an old miniature line following &quot;fire engine&quot; toy and a micro radio controlled car that broke. Parts used: 1 plastic sphere that used to contain a chewable toothbrush2 tiny bottle motors from an old line follower2 transistors ripped off the radio control car handset board1 UV led (I bought 100 of these off ebay for £5 a while back)1 Microchip 12F675 microcontroller ...</p>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:11:41 -0400A Little TrackBot (From Recycled Parts!!)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-little-trackbot-from-recycled-parts<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; Well, here's a fun one I built out of a bunch of parts stolen from one of my first bots: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/589 &nbsp; Right now I am just running some super simple code just to get it moving around. I have used the &quot;crossfire&quot; arrangement of the IR sensors on a couple other projects and it seemed to work well. I have never used this placement on top of a servo before though. As of yet the servo is hooked up but not coded to do anything. Eventually ...</p>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:23:56 -0400Antares Roverhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/antares-rover<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Started out building a basic rover that uses IR for navigation.  It's been a long wait, waiting for various parts, reading up on connectors, components, basics, but finally have it ready.  I'll post a video sometime later, for now only pictures. The rover is mostly metal construction and very sturdy yet reusable.  I can take it apart and build a different configuration Before starting out, I set  a few objectives for building Antares. A reusable hardware platform.  That means minimize gluing, ...</p>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:07:28 -0400Hank 1.0https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/hank-1-0<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well, here's to starting my first robot! This bot is going to be the standard first robot that's shown here. It will have the standard two wheels, but I will be adding a slider to the front of the chassis so it's not always toppling over, and I don't have to worry about balance as much this way. It will probably be half of a ping pong ball or something that size. There won't be any special programming for the first run, just the standard object avoidance using IR sensors. On my second run, Hank ...</p>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:37:40 -0400My Yellow Drum Machine - The Starthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-yellow-drum-machine-the-start<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So it all needs to start somewhere - order has been placed for the various components just when will they arrive. When out buying concrete, sand and shingle tho i could not believe my eyes when i spied a £10- glue gun - so it begins. Shopped around for the components and think overall I have good prices - sadly the rule of thumb seems to be find the part - damn its from an american supplier - the price I wonder from the English ? easy swap $ for £ and add about 10% and robert is your fathers brother.  It ...</p>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:51:11 -0400Unnamed as yet...!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/unnamed-as-yet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>First of all, let me say I LOVE this site, it's exactly what I've been looking for for quite some time - Keep up the good work!! I've been messing about with microcontrollers for a while and thought it's about time I did something a bit more tangible than just flashing LEDs and making servos move back and forth!! So I've decided to make a robot that I can keep extending and adding features to and maybe end up with something cute and fun. For the time being I'm going to be using a PICMicro 12f675 ...</p>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:41 -0400BullyBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/bullybot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Video Links IR detection testingShooting blanksDetecting bare skin Detecting humans through clothingToo damn effectiveBullyBot gets a taste for human blood&nbsp; By now I've built a few different robots, and they've had it pretty good so far. They get to spend their entire life going about their business, drumming on things or chasing light, with nobody to bother them. I think it's time that changed. They need to learn what it's like in the real world. To that end, I've started building what I'm ...</p>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:08:09 -0400Virginia's Dreamhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/virginias-dream<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>      Virginia is a land based robot that was designed for the 2008 FIRST Overdrive Competition. Virginia can be programmed to be full autonomous, full tele-operated, or a hybrid of the too. The Robot Controller is a Innovation First Controller that is pair with an operator interface. The frame is made of mainly extruded fiberglass; Virginia can pick up a ten pound forty inch diameter ball and launch it seven feet vertically and about thirty feet horizontally! More pictures at - http://picasaweb.google.com/john.h.842/FIRSTOverdrive08BuildingTeam842FalconRobotics ...</p>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:30:35 -0400My First Robot (with Arduino)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-with-arduino<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is based off of the &quot;First Robot&quot; tutorial and uses the Arduino Decima board instead of Picaxe; it's also the first robot I've ever built. The Arduino board doesn't have a dedicated slot for the motor driver chip, so it had to be on it's own board. After doing that I decided to make that board the main one and use several pin/header rows to connect it to the Arduino board and peripherals (sensor, servo, motors). This way I could easily unplug the motor when I wanted to test the servo ...</p>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:48:39 -0400Crawling McGregorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/crawling-mcgregor<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is just a strange thing that crawls around using its &quot;arm&quot;. My ultimate goal is to add CMUCam3 and get the thing to follow some objects by crawling towards them. Locomotion is veeeery slow and suffers from bad traction of the arm. Initially I did use the claws that come with NXT kit as the end of the arm but they had zero traction so I decided to use the rubber wheel instead. And yes, I do realize that in the title picture it looks like the robot has a serious hard-on :-D </p>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:57:13 -0400freddy alphahttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/freddy-alpha<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>okay folks, i fell in love with the TYDM from fritsl, the version II ist so amazing, i simply wanted to build one myself. so i started wit the tutorial (thanks fritsl, your tutorials and tricks are really helpful!). only problem: it's not very easy to get the right parts here in germany, so i ordered some stuff in the uk (which was delivered VERY fast), some stuff at solarbotics (est. end of july :) and some other parts from italy. but i didn't want to wait for the delivery, so i went shopping and ...</p>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:05:02 -0400Rebel IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rebel-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the second robot that I've ever build. The first robot was Rebel. But this robot had some limitations and shortcomings. The things it missed are among other things, a real third wheel (now it was just a plastic cap that dragged over the floor), on/off buttons (every time I want to put it on I have to connect the batteries, remote controlling (I'd really like to know if I can make it remote control with a PCB from an old RC car I had lying around). First I started to design my new robot in ...</p>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:57:14 -0400My first Robot - Boe Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-boe-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first. It's nearly out of the book, but i tweaked the logic a bit for reacting to left, right or both sensors triggering I made this years ago and i just pulled it out of the box today and it still works! Well, i had to re-aim the IR emitters and sensors. It freaked my dog out. :P </p>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:52 -0400NURC National Underwater Robotics Challenge entry from Carl Hayden H.S.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/nurc-national-underwater-robotics-challenge-entry-from-carl-hayden-h-s<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is an ROV built for the National Underwater Robotics Challenge. This video clip shows the mission and then shows one of the teams, Carl hayden High School, Falcon Roboitics team's ROV, Amanda going through its mission at 4 x the speed. You can learn more about this competition at www.h2orobots.org Students at the school spen three months designing and building this rov based on the legacy knowledge from the four years prior experience.for pictures of the construction http://picasaweb.google.com/john.h.842/Amanda &nbsp; Control ...</p>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:01:58 -0400My first robot ( try two)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-try-two<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; It turns out that the treads I was using are way to heavy/bulky so I decided to just scrap the tankbot idea for now and go with a simpler bot  I am using two GM9 (143:1 90 Degree Shaft) and wheels,  a Pololu micro dual serial motor controller, a Hs-311 standard servo, and a parallax ping))) ultrasonic sensor.   Ive got almost everything done, but I am going to need some help with the motor controller . Here is my attempt at an arduino tankbot  this is going to take me a while to complete ...</p>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:34:56 -0400German tiger tankhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/german-tiger-tank<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>bought this rc tank but i have turned it totaly automagic. i will upload pics and vids but for now im looking for my camrecorder it was rc but now i have replaced most of it with programable stuff the ir sensor is mounted very hidden from a naked eye the idler wheel keeps falling of and it is realy hard to remount These 2 first videos are not mine there just videos of it being Remote controlled and are not the fineshed product next vid is mine but soz its crappy defonition &nbsp; </p>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:43:44 -0400First Robot, Rover.... and stuff my uncle sent mehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-rover-and-stuff-my-uncle-sent-me<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I just bought a Ping sensor in radioshack for my arduino thats coming and when i got home i got a box from my uncle... He used to work for northwest airlines fixing computers and engines and has taught me alot so he sent me some of his aircraft electronics.. It included some metal transistors of all types, glass diodes, high precision resistors from vishay with tolerance from .001% and disk caps, photocells, mylar caps (i think), and caps i have never seen before. They say 30uf and -10v... never ...</p>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:18:33 -0400E.I.T. - The way of the Martians (Work in progress)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/e-i-t-the-way-of-the-martians-work-in-progress<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>E.I.T. - Earth Invading Tripod v. 1 &quot;...higher than many houses, striding over the young pine trees, andsmashing them aside in its career; a walking engine of glitteringmetal, striding now across the heather; articulate ropes of steeldangling from it, and the clattering tumult of its passage minglingwith the riot of the thunder.&quot; -- The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (1898) Allways liked those Invading Tripods coming from space bringing chaos and destruction upon earth and mankind. So ...</p>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:18:59 -0400Deskpethttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/deskpet<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As an ongoing project. I have been working on a small robot that could live on my desk as a pet, hence the Deskpet moniker. I’ve done some research into how to give him personality, as well as how to add emotion (links soon). Last weekend I decided to play with my CNC mill and cut out a design for the body of my deskpet robot. I’ve been working on this design for a while so it was just a matter of loading and running the program. Then, one of the guys at work used the CNC’d master to make an ...</p>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:28:28 -0400ViPERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/viper<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>ViPER Versatile Programmable Experimental Robot ViPER is not done as of now, but I do have The Motherboard (18F4620) and the LCD board done. I am working on finishing the Motherboard and the Motor Driver board. I had to do some repair on my LCD's Backlight, as the pins themselves were not working, so I had to make a jumper cable for it. Picture overview and explanation: 001: Overview of the entire ViPER system. 002: Motherboard, with a great picture you can read the PIC 003: LCD board with pot ...</p>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:21:34 -0400A cone based CVT (Continuously variable transmission)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-cone-based-cvt-continuously-variable-transmission<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my continuation of the comment thread started here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/763#comment-2036 The goal is to come up with a gearbox transimission that will let us change the gear ratio on the fly as it's turning.  This will let you start at a high ratio to get the robot moving and as it gains momentum change the ratio until you're 1:1 or higher.  The result of this would provide great speed and torque when you need it. I've never done something like this before, but ...</p>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:45:48 -0400Transmissionhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/transmission<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is my first go around with Sketchup. I realize it SUCKS, but I can't figure out that dang rotate tool. My thought is that a rack gear would be moved by a servo and move the gears in the way of the motor gear. Here is the part that is up in the air. Since cone gears don't exist (or aren't easily attainable) I thought it would be more fun if the robot had to use a clutch to move a gear away and put it back onto these gears to make it shift. A cone gear would be smoother, but this will be more ...</p>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:28:04 -0400One more First bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/one-more-first-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After far to much time spent gathering parts, I put together my bot. I skipped using a servo for the moment so it turns on its tracks to measure distance left and right. After the time spent putting it together, and coding it, it felt amazing to see it navigating the kitchen floor. I'll have a video up soon. &nbsp; ***UPDATE #1*** Built on a picaxe 28x1 micro controller and programmed in BASIC ( i think?!) Tamiya dual gear box Tamiya Track and Wheel set A sharp infrared sensor as the range finder. &nbsp; Originally ...</p>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:58:31 -0400Turpis the robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turpis-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>As I previously stated:I've been working on my robot, and I honestly feel like a doctor in a third world country, I'm short on everything. I've run out of glue sticks for my glue gun, my microcontroller was faulty, so I had to replace it, the bumper switches were about 10x smaller than they should be, I don't have the right battery pack (a 9v will fry it), the back is severely sagging, I have nothing to cut my metal, I could go on and on! I've decided to name my robot &quot;Turpis&quot;, and I don't ...</p>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:29:28 -0400A Tail-Dragger...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-tail-dragger<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>****Update 1.0******* I have discovered that with the sensors all the way to the front, the robot had a hard time figuring out where it's &quot;corners&quot; were... I have moved them back with great results. Also I ammended the code to add a &quot;slide&quot; feature. Instead of one wheel forward and one reverse, one motor runs forward while the other is off. I am still working on an encoder (with the help of cowgod and Jimmy --thanks) to tell the robot how far it has turned or how far it has gone. ...</p>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:43:33 -0400War Pig - Line Follower Robot https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/war-pig-line-follower-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello,I'm proud to show you my first robot.Its name is &quot;War Pig&quot; and it's a line follower.I'll give you some technical specifications about the project.Let's start from the electronic schematic.The core of the circuit is the PIC18F4331. I know it's definitely over sized for the project, but since it came as a free sample, I didn't loose time to find a cheaper one.Ground color is detected through two photoresistor. The signal is read in the middle of the serie between a 2-20k photoresistor ...</p>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:24:23 -0400easy-made manipulatorhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/easy-made-manipulator<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>well, it's my first manipulator. ist's nothing special, but it's better than everything i did with this metal contruction box i have. it would be great, when there is someone who wants to help me, so i can control it from my pc, but you have to know ,that i'm totally new in this stuff(but i work hard to improve myself). i work on a new project wich shoud be ready after some months, but i'll probably make a video before that. so, enjoy! </p>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:08:01 -0400CD Carthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cd-cart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Parts list: *  Arduino Diecimila*  Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Distance Sensor      Pin 1 =&gt; Analog 2      Pin 2 =&gt; Gnd      Pin 3 =&gt; +5V*  1K 5% resistor (Brown Black Red Gold)*  T-1 3/4 5mm Full Color LED (Radio Shack part #276-028)      Pin 1 =&gt; Digital 9      Pin 2 =&gt; 1K resistor =&gt; +5V      Pin 3 =&gt; Digital 10      Pin 4 =&gt; Digital 11*  Pololu dual serial motor controller      Pin 1 =&gt; +9V      Pin 2 =&gt; GND      Pin ...</p>Sat, 31 May 2008 21:51:03 -0400Toilet Roll Tubes and Eggboxeshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/toilet-roll-tubes-and-eggboxes<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Don't you laugh at me, Fritzl! I know how to make robots better than any Daddy. I guided my 7-year-old in his first robot endeavour at the weekend. This is it. &nbsp; </p>Thu, 29 May 2008 16:29:54 -0400Physi the *robot*https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/physi-the-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Ok, so it's not really a robot, it can't make decisions nor can it think what-so-ever because it has no microcontroller. However, running on vibration motors from 2 Xbox controllers I ripped apart it can drive around and bounce off walls. It has no wheels, only two toothbrush heads whose bristles vibrate when the Xbox motors are on. There are 2 heavy magnets on the bottom that change its center of gravity thus affecting how it moves. Because of this, I have named it &quot;Physi&quot; as it helps ...</p>Sat, 31 May 2008 16:55:20 -0400Not exactly a robot....https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/not-exactly-a-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>But it does show, you can even have fun with an electric can opener. Autonomous to its demise. The video got water damaged, so a friend was kind enough to do a sound track which matched. Parts ListMotor - electric can openerHead, Hands, &amp; Feet - raku fired clay and a lot of (Frits would aprove) glue - but apparently not enoughBicycle wheels It was a piece of an art installation (a bunch of little pieces controlled by relays from a computer) - more info here Personally I think he's cute, and looks ...</p>Mon, 26 May 2008 03:30:53 -0400Mapping robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mapping-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi Everyone, great site. Just created an account so i thought i'd share my robot with you. I originally designed this robot as a micromouse and i got it to navigate through a maze but decided to try and get it to do other things. I built a robot at university that was able to navigate and, by sending data to a pc, create a primitive map. It wasn't very accurate so im now trying to improve on this with my latest robot. This robot uses modified servos to drive. Theyre modified for continuous ...</p>Thu, 22 May 2008 10:33:14 -0400Robot Wall Racershttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-wall-racers<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is updated, reason is here &nbsp; A video in better quality than YouTube &amp; Google is here How to make Robot Wall Racers yourself, see here The car-chase was made by holding a camera on a stick, chasing the cars around. Some clips where made by placing the camera on a record-player. All editing was done in the standard "free" program that comes with a Mac, called iMovie. It is a nice program for light editing.. but phew, it was pushed to make this The second video shows some work with the ...</p>Sun, 25 May 2008 17:01:53 -0400Score!!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/score<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>So here's the deal folks, I scored this cool &quot;Vex&quot; starter kit... FREE!!  It is not actually a robot as it sits, more a build-your-own R/C car (you have to buy additional doo-dads to program it). However, EVERYTHING is hackable. Everything is a standard servo, either a 360 degree &quot;motor&quot; servo or a standard one. There are plenty of gears, collars, axles, wheels and the like. &nbsp; This is simply the most solid, changable robot test bed one could ask for... For example, I wanted ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2008 20:12:51 -0400Cap Launcherhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/cap-launcher<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok so don't ask how I inherited almost 4,000 2 liter (or 20 ounce) soda bottle caps... Anyway my plan is to make a robot that walks around and randomly shoots caps at things. I think I can fashion something to hold the caps out of coat hanger wire and use a servo to feed them one at a time. I have some high powered motors that should be able to launch these things too. Work will start in a few days since I will have to dismantle my first robot to harvest the board and servo. :( Any ideas for other ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2008 23:00:41 -0400My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-1<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot - or more correctly my recent version of my first robot. I will post some video later. It has gone trough some changes since I first assembled it a couple of weeks ago - mostly in body design. I followed fritsl's guide on how to make your first robot https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/17 but with the SRF05 instead of the Sharp infrared sensor. The code is copied from fritsl's post. I just assembled the part and trimmed the code to my pins on the board and off it ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2008 17:30:47 -0400Big Chaserhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/big-chaser<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; 2008-05-18 The deal is, this 'bot will (hopefully) follow me around. For me the challenge is to do something bigger than Lego scale. &nbsp; So far, I have attached a car windscreen wiper motor to a pneumatic sack truck tyre. It's going to be BIG. The clue is in the name. The wheel consists of two metal plates which are bolted together. I made a couple of extra long bolts and bolted a bit of mild steel to it. Bolted to the middle of the bit of steel is a windscreen wiper motor ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2008 18:29:46 -0400TIRDNKWIIThttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/tirdnkwiit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>If Google video is down, the videos can be found here: Video 1 Video 2 &nbsp;  &nbsp; The I really Do Not Know What It Is Thing! I just had to do this - One day I may show more tricks with it.. </p>Sun, 18 May 2008 07:41:45 -0400CoAxial Wheeled Balancing Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/coaxial-wheeled-balancing-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> &nbsp; My other holy grail. The co-axial wheeled balancing robot. I've tried this several times. I didn't alwasy keep a photographic record, but here's one of my earlier ones. (And probably the one which came closest to working.) Here is it stripped down. The two MFA motors are brilliant with their built in gearboxes, but they ain't cheap. Thay also work from an irritating 18V, so I controlled them by 3/4 PWM from a pair of 12V home alarm system batteries. The two M8 threaded rods show how high ...</p>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:57:27 -0400Another First Robot based on fritsl designhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-first-robot-based-on-fritsl-design<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Here's my first robot :) It's based on fritsl design. The differences are that it doesn't have a servo (it always looks forward) and has 2 touch sensors just in front of the weels so that if it bumps on something, it goes a little back and turn away. Also, it's not held together by tape, but with a solid structure based on nuts and bolts (as you can see from the pictures) and CD plates. A wooden cube is the main attachment for all parts. I like this design becouse it's completely disassemblable, ...</p>Sun, 18 May 2008 03:53:54 -0400First Robot (Stole Frits' Design)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-robot-stole-frits-design<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>He is working as well as he could be. Still some minor bugs. If I hold him he doesn't stop until he gets close to something. On the ground he only moves a few inches then thinks he hit something. I think having the servo, motors, and board on the same power source is messing up the range finder. I'll get a video posted tonight. &nbsp; </p>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:11:20 -0400turtle challenge entry!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/turtle-challenge-entry<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> my e-mail is neblick@westnet.com.au this is my turtle bot that is made of that wonderful yet failing lego! it goes forward and awoids obsticals at as basiclly as POSSIBLE. it will see an object less than 20 cm infrount then it will move back turn and then continue. instead of having a castor wheel i use a touch sensor. when the souch sensor isnt being touch it waits 2 seconds (so it knows its upside down) then flips itself over. lets have a look. (its not working so go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRe2C2Q1bpM) ...</p>Sun, 11 May 2008 08:47:43 -0400Rebel, first attempt at building a robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/rebel-first-attempt-at-building-a-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is a first attempt at building a robot. For now it is able to follow a line, and to drive around free with obstacle avoidance. In the near future I will program it to follow someone/thing, and in the far future I will try to let it solve a maze. ie. find it's predefined goal in a maze. The programming bit wasn't the hardest for me as I am studying Computer Science. It was the electronics that I really had to dive into. But in the end that was also not the hardest. I really enjoyed building my ...</p>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:12:09 -0400First Real One...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/first-real-one<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well folks, Here's another entry based on Fritz's great code. One goal I had was to not have anything soldered directly to the main board. Instead I installed another board for hard connections and to allow me to expand in the future. I am thinking of this as a great, solid test bed for additional sensors and experimenting with code. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:56 -0400Biped Walking Robot from a piece of PVC Conduithttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/biped-walking-robot-from-a-piece-of-pvc-conduit<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>&nbsp; *** Hot Breaking NEWS *** I'm reopening this case file. While revisiting the PIC firmware for this, I found a stonking flaw in my servo output timing. My pulses were happening every 48ms. They shouldn't be more than about 1800ms apart. I don't know why I didn't spot this on a scope months ago. This MAY account for the servo jitters mentioned later, but more importantly, my patched software now drives my MG995 servos! This means I now have enough mechanical power to swing the upper torso weight ...</p>Sun, 04 May 2008 17:39:01 -0400PhilBot (Aspiring Phil Collins Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/philbot-aspiring-phil-collins-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>After seeing so many great drumming robots on LMR, I figured it was time for me to build one of my very own. I have never built a robot, or done anything quite like this, so this will be a learning process. I bought an Arduino a month or so back after reading about it constantly in my favorite magazine, MAKE. With a little help from TheCowGod, who also used the Arduino in his drumming robot, I have put together the start of PhilBot. I also picked up a motor shield for the Arduino from Adafruit. ...</p>Sat, 03 May 2008 17:16:29 -0400My first robot - Ziltoid the omniscienthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot-ziltoid-the-omniscient<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Ok, This is my first go at it. I will post more pics and some video as well. Yes I did name him Ziltoid based on a Devin Townsend project. This is the first incarnation of Ziltoid here, I will work on a second one, probably just modify this one with speakers and sound. Ok, I had a little fun with the 2nd video. It does not explain anything, but it was fun to play with. Enjoy! Ok, I can go over what I used now and costs. But first, thanks to Fritsl for the inspiration and his how to build ...</p>Sat, 03 May 2008 16:50:19 -0400The Green monsterhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-green-monster<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>It is a RC lawn mower project that I just finished. I used it once t(here is a link to the video on my web site), and blew up the cutter motor. The one I bought apparently was to small. I used solidworks and cosmos to design it, once again there is info on my web site. I am working on getting a microprocessor so I can make her a real robot. I am also looking for a good cutter motor if any one has any suggestions. I would rather stay away from gas just becuase I want it to be fully electric. It currently ...</p>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:08:41 -0400Palm Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/palm-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p> Hi everybody, I would like to show you one of my robotics projects, it’s a mobile robot integrated with a Handheld Computer (Palm). The main idea of this project was to use the Palm as a brain for the robot. I built the robot and I communicated it with the PDA via serial communication (RS232). I must confess that the project isn’t very new, but it allowed me to continue my work between the integration of mobile robots and mobile devices. I’ll share with you some of my newest designs ...</p>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:54:47 -0400The way we walk...https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-way-we-walk<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is an attempt to build a walking biped with only 4 servos, since that's what I have left right now. Since I don't have any video recording equipment right now, I'll try to describe how it walks. It start by tilting left to put all the wight on the left foot and lift the right foot. This is done by turning the left foot servo to the left, while turning the right foot to the right to support the robot as far as possible in the tilt, like this: When the left servo turns further to the left, the ...</p>Fri, 02 May 2008 18:16:05 -0400TrackBothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/trackbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is just the base of the upcoming PIC controlled robot that can be easily swapped out with new control circuitry when needed. The video is just the robot climbing over stuff and me enjoying its ruggedness. &nbsp; Solarbotics Tread package FOR THE WIN!  </p>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:09:57 -0400Yellow Drum Machine IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-drum-machine-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>How to make a Yellow Drum MachineAudiofile Engineering asked me to do a sequel to a robot of mine, Yellow Drum Machine. It was named Yellow Drum Machine II (YDM II). And.. sniff.. now it is no longer with me. I have drowned it in polestyrene in a box, taped it up, and have given it to the lady at the post office. It is flying to the states now, so that it can be first prize in a world wide promotional contest. Sniff.. Count me in on the contest, I am going to win it back! &nbsp; "TheCowGod" once ...</p>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:42:13 -0400Mannys First Robot.https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mannys-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hi, i am new here and this is my first robot. Inspired by the awesome tutorial by FritsL.Of course, i made my own modifications. I wanted the tread-look to have it crawl around in my livingroom.I salvaged parts from my old Computer Chassi and some parts from my broken 19&quot; LCD Screen. Of course, this thing falls apart a little bit now and then due to the doubble-sided rubber-tape not being strong enough.The video shown is the first inital test.I think i might have to tweak the AI of course and ...</p>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:50:52 -0400IR controlled Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ir-controlled-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot and I am quite pleased with it. I use a standard remote to control forward, backward, left, right, and stop. I put together the simple circuit on a small bored and put the IR receiver on the other side. I plan to add more features which I can control with the IR remote. I want white leds for headlights and red for tail lights. An srf05 range sensor on a servo would allow me to push a button and put the bot into roam mode where it could go off on its own. I want to add voice ...</p>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:28:24 -0400Gripper Bothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/gripper-bot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Foto Album I'm thinking in make a robot where i can make my things my way.. so i'm making it to be line follower, but to future update to gripper. Last updated foto  &nbsp; From now on i will start to upload fotos to here.. to don't spam the main topic. http://picasaweb.google.pt/tig.rodrigues/GripperBot </p>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:25:24 -0400OFR (Object Following Robot)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/ofr-object-following-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I have been having this idea in my mind for awhile. Now I want to get it out and put it on the drawing board. OFR is a robot that follows a specific infared siginal around and around where ever it goes! I'll give updates on my progress &nbsp; I have made an infared emmiter from some parts and it emmits a 38kHz. This will be what the robot will follow.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I have planned out the circut board that emmits a 38 kHz signal.&nbsp; &nbsp; Also I have it designed in a PCB form. ...</p>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:44:22 -0400Servo Gripper projecthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/servo-gripper-project<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello, i have saw a lot of grippers using servos, like the image bellow, but i don't like them, because they have low torque, they require a lot of strength from there servo. Servo gripper example: &nbsp; So, I think.. why not build my own gripper? I'm thinking in something that with a cheaper servo can hold some nice weight..  All info is welcome, i will post my ideas here, and hope we can get some nice gripper. &nbsp; Until now, i just grabed a pen, and made a crap draw: &nbsp; </p>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:43:28 -0400JABO Project - "drumming bots jam session"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/jabo-project-drumming-bots-jam-session<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I thought of a possibly fun project for the robots inspired by Fritsl                           JABO &nbsp; Let me know what you think. &nbsp; Cheers, &nbsp; GroG  </p>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:57:34 -0400another first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/another-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>My first robot project, after fritsl's great tutorial, with my own ideas added on with what to do with it in the future, the ds's is showing a bit in the picture, as that is something I think of using as the brain, talking to the picaxe for movement and other things, or I'll just use a gba micro, with its already built in serialport :) I think my crazy plans come mainly from being a programmer rather than an electrician, and having a job working with games (as an artist!), I'm intrigued by artificial ...</p>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:32:43 -0400THE LITTLE LEGO DRUM MACHINEhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-little-lego-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This robot is in its early stages. construction. There is still loose cables and all, but it should be pretty awsome. i think everyone loved fritz's yellow drum machine so i realy wanted one and the only way i knew how was with lego. my mindstorms robotics invention system will do all the drumming. while my mindstorms nxt finds the object moves and records the sound. please make a coment. and fritz your my hero.... =) well not really issac asimov is! update # 1 &nbsp; ok... ive finished building ...</p>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:54:07 -0400Loki - Gets A"Head"https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/loki-gets-a-head<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>  Loki's Head &nbsp; &nbsp; Loki's control interface &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Loki grew a head recently in order to support some experiments with stereo vision.  The two lasers are for other tests :) &nbsp; </p>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:52:18 -0400My first bot! THANKS FRITS!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-bot-thanks-frits<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Finally finished! Thank you frits!</p>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:40:06 -0400KALSABERhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/kalsaber<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>KALSABER is an autonomous Light seeking robot that can Track a light source with a hacked servo head, and will proceed to follow it.KALSABER v1.0 Krumlink's Autonomous Light Seeking Advanced BEhavior Robot v1.0 Unfortunately this robot is Currently Disassembled, but I took many pictures, and The circuitry is still working. Kalsaber uses 4 CDS Cells in a 2 pair configuration that is then fed back through a Conduit that feeds into the robot's Circuity. It has 3 Transistor H Bridges, 1 sensor board, ...</p>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:02:07 -0400Mobile mobile computerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mobile-mobile-computer<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is meant as a platform where I can put a laptop and a webcam and then let the laptop control the NXT brick via usb or bluetooth from C++ code. The main purpose is to do some image processing and see how that turns out. The speed of the platform is not very impressive as you can see in the videos and the gears in the sprockets tend to skip when the thing is turning - there must be too great a load on them or something like that. </p>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:01:15 -0400Icebox Robot (coolerbot?)https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/icebox-robot-coolerbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Unfortunately, this is the amount of documentation I have left of this project. It was a robot constructed from a thrown away icebox cooler. It ran windows 98 on a donated 75 mhz pentium. Since windows 98 was still dos at heart you could still use outb &amp; inb functions. Now, I use Linux exclusively. It had wireless, so one day I left it at work and tele-operated it from my home. I used net-meeting to see where it was and a mic to scare co-workers into submission. bwah ha ha ha. 4 motors on ...</p>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:28:27 -0400Walking shopping carthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/walking-shopping-cart<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>A study in automating less glamorous aspects of society. Carlos was a college kinetic sculpture project. I was interested in the concept of automating aspects of society that were considered not so &quot;glamorous&quot;. Robotics are often used in environments which are considered dangerous to humans. Deep sea exploration, nuclear cleanup and volcanism are some of the &quot;higher profile&quot; adverse environments which robots are used. My question was, &quot;What about other dangerous or hazardous ...</p>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:07:34 -0400Boe-bot for The Chair Challenge IIhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/boe-bot-for-the-chair-challenge-ii<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Find out my new project here. Hope it respect all parameters in the challenge: &quot;The Chair Challenge!&quot;Requirements: Robot can be placed in any position and place operator prefers before startRobot must then spin around it´s own center at least 10 times before step 3. (so we know it is actually navigating on it´s own)Now the robot should try to drive around each of the 4 legs of a chair, like the orange arrow&nbsp; Result:Robot was placed at the chair left side, in it direction.The robot ...</p>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:18:22 -0400Board Cleaner Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/board-cleaner-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Hello everybody! I'm new here and I would like to share a project I am working in with some partners in university. It is a board cleaner robot. It is made with Lego Mindstorms 2.0. This robot has two important parts: - A car with 4 wheels, which moves all along the board it has to clean - An arm that has two movements: up and down and forward - backward Finally the robot is finished, I hope you enjoy the videos. Thanks for your patience. </p>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:35:28 -0400Little Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here's my latest project. I liked Frits' Yellow Drum Machine so much that I decided I wanted to build one of my own. I'm working on the physical construction first -- once I have somewhere to mount the batteries and logic board, I'll glue on some drumsticks and start working on the drumming code. When my SRF05 arrives in the mail, I'll add that and start working on navigation. The last step will be adding the sampling board to record and play back sounds. Well, that's the plan, anyway :) &nbsp; Photos&nbsp; ...</p>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:36:15 -0400Robot that listens then repeats drum beats made from lego NXT!https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-that-listens-then-repeats-drum-beats-made-from-lego-nxt<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I made this robot using lego NXT. The program is written in NBC/NXC using BrickCC. A drum pattern is played by the user then after one second of silence the robot repeats the pattern played. This is achieved by using the sound sensor, when a sound loud enough is played the time in ms that the sound was registered is recorded into an array. Once the drum pattern is completed the robot then plays a beat that corresponds to the information stored in the array. If anyone wants the source code ...</p>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:21:30 -0400Feivelhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/feivel<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Feivel was my very first robot. He's a little phototropic (light-seeking) robot built into an old computer mouse case. I'm nowhere near clever enough to come up with the simple circuit that controls him -- it's the classic 'Herbie' circuit by Randy Sargent, using an LM386 op-amp (originally intended for use as an audio amplifier) to read the difference in light level between the two infrared phototransistor 'eyes' and use that to split the voltage between the two motors. When both eyes are seeing ...</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:45:11 -0400Harry the Discbothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/harry-the-discbot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Harry is my current project, and he's a work-in-progress. My first goal was to simply build a nice differential-drive mobile base for my Basic Stamp so that it could drive around on my carpeted floors. Now that that's done, I have to figure out something for him to do :) I may try to use this to attack the Chair Challenge. Mobility is handled by two low-end standard-size servos, modified for continuous rotation (control boards removed and wires soldered directly onto motor's + and - terminals, and ...</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:07:25 -0400Line Follower Robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/line-follower-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is the first robot I made in toy motors and all from scratch. It is a robot that follows the white line on the black surface. To keep the design simple the robot does not have much of components, it works using two motors and two transistors. Refer the attached file for full details of the robot.</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:46:36 -0400Herpehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/herpe<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Herpe is a curious-yet-skittish-puppy-bot. What he's supposed to do is seek you out and drive up to you, but if he gets too close, he backs away in fear. In reality, his motor is too fast and his CPU (a Parallax Basic Stamp 2) is too slow, so he doesn't react fast enough to realize he's getting close to you until he's bumped into you. He also has trouble going in a straight line. After failing to solve the problem with code tweaks, I tried adding a 2-axis accelerometer to the board to let him detect ...</p>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:19:20 -0400Entry in the toy car contesthttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/entry-in-the-toy-car-contest<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Well folks, Here is not only my first picaxe project that sorta worked but also my entry in the toy car contest. I have no idea what the car used to be but it is actually still remote controlled! I found it was easier to hack the remote rather than the car itself. I am using an 18x in an axe090 board and a darlington driver to talk to the old remote. The &quot;drive tword the light&quot; code could use a little work but the concept is sound. I think I have a side-job sold so a ping sensor and the ...</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:50:45 -0400Robot Hansenhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/robot-hansen<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Out of pure frustration with the fact that my LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT based robot, that was supposed to participate in DTU robocup, turned out to be crap, I thought that I'd try to at least get a decent line follower ready for robocup. This robot is based on my R/C car - an HBX Bonzer Monster Truck XTI - and it will only be able to follow a black line and hopefully also be able to handle line branches. To start with I was going to build a line sensor based on 8 infrared detectors for 36 KHz modulated ...</p>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:54:46 -0400Mr. Chair Challengerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/mr-chair-challenger<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Here is the program for the robot :-) Since it just uses its encoders to do the moving it will drift over time as you can see in the video... - Jimmy </p>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:39:54 -04001st robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/1st-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This is my first robot. It can't do much now, but drive ahaead, since there are no sensors on it yet. It's a simple robot made from a Tamiya Twin gearbox and some Tamiya wheels. The body is created from some old toys I had lying around. The rear end is supported by some plastic gizmo, that I found. What you probably can't see is, that the support is not perfectly centered, so in the first test, it dragged the robot to the left. I'll find a way to center the thing and maybe find something with less ...</p>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:14:12 -0400The hexapod robot "Spider P.I.G."https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/the-hexapod-robot-spider-p-i-g<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Yes, this is a teaser... I will post more content of it and a tutorial as well. *Update* What i've been working on lately is to shorten down the legs. I tested it today, and it worked a LOT better than before. I'll see if i can manage to get a video soon ( I'll have to borrow a camera from someone :/ ). It still have some slight problems lifting the EEE PC, but it does work at least. *New Update*  Fritsl uploaded three new videos, which is the later three ones on this page. Thanks! </p>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:22:08 -0400ONEinONE - it's not even a robot ;phttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/oneinone-its-not-even-a-robot-p<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>not all in one just one in one ;p in concept it had to be just one part of every thing, but i failed ;[ i wanted just one wheel, but i had to attach a couple at the back to let it go smoothly and i had to use to cables to connect motor to battery [i had an option to put something similar on the other side of wheel to counter balance the battery - it would be stupid] except that: 1 leading wheel 1 motor 1 battery 1 body ;] i connected 2 CDs with 6 same width sticks form a plastic model kit frame ...</p>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:31:33 -0500Little 8Rhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-8r<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>If the Google video is not working, please see the video here I proudly present part II of the &quot;Little 8&quot;-project!All I did was actually to cut the bumper's wire, place a ER900RS-02 instead of it (tried to have both, but nogo), fire up my old joystick Black Box.. and camera.. and go :D (20 minutes max)   The code in it: 'What is recieved for any 9 possible positions of jopystick + 2 buttons: 'ABC'DSF'GHI 'X Y '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''high ...</p>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:40:04 -0500Yellow Drum Machinehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/yellow-drum-machine<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>How to make a Yellow Drum Machine&nbsp; &nbsp; Audiofile Engineering asked me to make a robot like this for them, to be won in a promotional contest. Yellow Drum Machine II is done now, and it can be found here. .. There is always more fun to do with this robot, but for now I will just mark it "complete" in the current version, hope you enjoy it. Notice how the robot first plays on the object it finds (or is forced to find by the angry cameraman), plays a small beat, and records the beat it plays ...</p>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:16:12 -0500Little 8https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/little-8<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Edit: Check out this nice clone: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/8386 From building big, nasty, with large shovel, 2 cores, multiple sensors, soundsystem etc, I got tired of that.. and decided to see what fun I could have with a little Picaxe 8 on a board ($16, total prize for robot is about $40). Version II of this fella here: https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/101 I have since recieved some interest in how to build this extremely easy and cheap robot, and so I hereby transform ...</p>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:06:59 -0500Skiwalkerhttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/skiwalker<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This was in a series of robots I made when I was really fond of the idea that instead of giving a robot wheels with traction, it should just be &quot;something&quot; that could push itself around on free roling wheels. Hard to explain, but take a look at this: It is tha base of an old Nielfisk Vaakum Cleaner.  Wouldn't it be fun to have a robot placed on top, with arms that it could push itself around with? (whatch video to catch my drift) I want to do more of that kind some day soon ;) I mainly ...</p>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:25:41 -0500PICAXE Petehttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/picaxe-pete<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>Most of the LEGO platform used for this robot was used in DTU RoboCup 2006. PICAXE Pete is my first time using the PICAXE controller. The robot has a homemade line sensor using light dependent resistors (LDRs) and a homemade PICAXE-board with an L293 driver chip as well (see picture). It can either connect to a single 7,2 V pack og two of these in serial (for giving the motors more power). Power to the chips and line sensor is regulated by an LM7805 voltage regulator with some bulk capacitors. ...</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:33:57 -0500A thousand little creatureshttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/a-thousand-little-creatures<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>I must have made a hundred modificated versions of easy and fast robots like this one. They are really fast and easy to do - it is quite fun to do quick modifications, and make them battle, or do new tricks, test new sensors etc. </p>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:40:30 -0500My second robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-second-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>This time I wanted a faster robot. No turning head, just some parts from old toy, mocked up, and getting much too high voltage! It went completely beserk, but frankly; It was quite a poor robot, haha. (But fun) </p>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:55:29 -0500My first robothttps://community.robotshop.com/index.php/robots/show/my-first-robot<div class="legacy-alert">This is an automatic import from our previous community platform. Some things can look imperfect. <br><br> If you are the original author, please access your User Control Panel and update it.</div><p>UPDATED: Code on how to make this sort of navigation inserted below.   My first robot! I did not have a clue to all the stuff you can buy, and so I thought I was the only one in the world making Robots, and was inventing eveything from scratch..   But.. I actually managed to make some pretty cool code, quite nice navigational system that I have been using in many projects afterwards:   Basics of the code: Main routine:Drive ahead!Pan head from left to right, and backConstantly return sonar ...</p>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:51:24 -0500