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Object avoidance
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This is the start of "Plank." My first successful attempt at a robot. The base is made from a 3mm thick 4x12 inch piece of plywood. Wheels are model … Read more
This is the makings of my drumming robot.  I know, I know, it's been done again and again, but hey I guess Fritsl started a craze :-)  Anywho, I am using a … Read more
Chassis is complete and all the materials are gathered, but now my soldering Iron failed to work, so I am going to get my friends boss's husband who is an … Read more

One ball robot

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2009-10-01 00:

Here is a challenge, something I just thought about.

A Segway is a vehicle on two wheels that uses a gyroscope to keep the rider upright, accelerating the motors when the user tilts forward and slows down when leaning back so the rider doesn't fall.

This would create a two wheel robot, but if the motors were mounted at right angles and drive a ball in the opposite way a ball mouse works. One motor drives forwards and back, the other turns the robot clockwise and counter clockwise. If the robot tilts to the left, the motor drives to the right to stabilise. 

navigate around via read switches as sensor
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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 … Read more
Navigate around via ultrasound,
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Update: new photos   Made this one while waiting for my servos from China (about 6 weeks now). I've found the tamiya tracks aren't up to the task, so I don't think … Read more
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facilitates new research
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Before I start building a real robot, I must finish remodeling this room. Into a robot lab of course! Others would call it an office, or a study or a den or a hobby … Read more
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Learn the terminology, and which package to choose for your needs.
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     If you've ever had to use any kind of IC, chances are you've heard of quite a few package types. IC packages are split into two main groups, through-hole, … Read more
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 … Read more
Move arounda and bang stuff
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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 … Read more