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
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
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
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
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
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 … Read more
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 … 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
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 … Read more