555 Timer Photovore Robot

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555 Timer Photovore Robot

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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) Requested pictures: Schematic I found from the internet. There's not much to see on the inside because i DeadBugged the 555 Timer. EDIT: As of July 25, 2012 this robot ...

555 Timer Photovore Robot
555 Timer Photovore Robot

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)

Requested pictures:

Schematic I found from the internet.

There's not much to see on the inside because i DeadBugged the 555 Timer.

EDIT: As of July 25, 2012 this robot no longer belongs to me. It has been shipped off to Chicago to give company to my cousin.

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Actuators / output devices: Tamiya twin gearbox with treads
Power source: 4x AA
Sensors / input devices: 2 photoresistors

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555 Timer Photovore Robot

555 Timer Photovore Robot

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