Build vibroinsects using discarded mice

 by M.C. Langer
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This project is for age group 18+.

As I promised in my last instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Ideas-for-discarded-mice-reuse-GO-TEAM-MOUSE/), I will show you how to make insects reusing damaged mice. But they won't be only insects. They will be vibroinsects!! :-)

First, I will make a mantis, step by step. And in the last step you will see two more ideas: an ant and a tick. They use the same basics of the vibromantis, so you can build anyone you want.

So, let's start with the vibromantis. And... GO TEAM MOUSE, GO!!!!!!!





 
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Step 1: Materials

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MATERIALS:

1 mouse (I use a wireless mouse for saving the AA batteries holder)
1 electric motor (from a toy car it's all right)
1 joystick eccentric weight (the thing that makes the joystick to vibre)
6 car wiper pieces, 4 for the legs and 2 for the arms (replacement: 6 legs from 3D glasses)
10 frame iron pieces
4 iron angles
1 Switch
1 AA 2 batteries holder (if you don't have a wireless mouse)
2 AA batteries
wire
1 deodorant cap
screws and bolts
Tin soldering
Superglue

For the lower body I used an aluminum piece from an alarm, but you can replace it with some plastic container.
For the neck I used an iron piece found in the street. The head is an industrial piece foun in a junkyard. You can replace it even with a Lego block.


TOOLS

Dremel Rotary Tool
tweezers
screwdivers
scalpel
pliers
Wire cutters
Screwdriver kit
Soldering Iron


And don't forget the classic building rules:

1. If you don't have it, replace it!
2. Use protective equipment (dust mask and goggles)
3. Beware of drilled and soldered hot surfaces
4. Work in a good ventilated area.
5. Always have junk in stock
6. Enjoy!


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becomingthebeast says: Apr 25, 2011. 11:26 AM
Excelente!!

La pulga es genial XD.

Gran trabajo, gracias por las ideas.
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to becomingthebeastApr 25, 2011. 3:58 PM
Con gusto, Becoming the Beast. Gracias a ti!
Plo Koon says: Apr 21, 2011. 2:07 PM
So it moves on vibration?
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Plo KoonApr 22, 2011. 9:26 AM
Yeah!
Plo Koon says: Apr 21, 2011. 2:06 PM
looks like a praying mantis
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Plo KoonApr 22, 2011. 9:25 AM
Yeah!
Kaptain Kool says: Mar 3, 2011. 4:49 PM
Wow! Looks like I need to add another thing onto my to-do list.
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Kaptain KoolMar 3, 2011. 5:40 PM
AWESOME! Thanks Kaptain! :-)
Kaptain Kool in reply to M.C. LangerApr 18, 2011. 6:58 PM
I started working on it and am having a great time!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Kaptain KoolApr 18, 2011. 7:44 PM
HOORAY!!! I want to see it!!!! :-)
Kaptain Kool in reply to M.C. LangerApr 19, 2011. 2:17 PM
I'll post pictures when I finish.
akahana says: Mar 21, 2011. 11:43 AM
:D
el santo says: Mar 16, 2011. 2:57 AM
¡¡¡Enhorabuena, Mario!!!
:D
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to el santoMar 16, 2011. 4:41 AM
Muchas gracias Santo!! Siempre es genial contar con tu apoyo!! :-)
chapa-de-frente says: Mar 14, 2011. 10:45 PM
You do Great work!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to chapa-de-frenteMar 15, 2011. 8:12 PM
Thanks Chapa de Frente!! :-)
Mr.Sanchez says: Mar 15, 2011. 3:06 PM
i TOLD YOU..mARIO I TOLD YOU....cONGRATS.....
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Mr.SanchezMar 15, 2011. 8:04 PM
Thanks Paisano!!!!! :-)
brunoip says: Mar 14, 2011. 8:19 AM
Buenisimo !!!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to brunoipMar 14, 2011. 9:57 AM
Muchas gracias Bruno!!
copilarim says: Mar 8, 2011. 2:00 PM
This is a great project!! :)
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to copilarimMar 8, 2011. 2:23 PM
Thanks Copilarim!! :-)
WhyHello says: Mar 7, 2011. 7:44 PM
cute, wish i could make this
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to WhyHelloMar 7, 2011. 7:45 PM
Why don't try?
el santo says: Mar 7, 2011. 3:30 AM
Tienes mi voto :)
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to el santoMar 7, 2011. 6:32 PM
Gracias Santo!!! :-)
Lindie says: Mar 7, 2011. 1:46 PM
Cool! Fun!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to LindieMar 7, 2011. 6:10 PM
Thanks Lindie!! :-)
sculptur says: Mar 5, 2011. 4:46 AM
dude i love your sculptures do you make them for a living
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to sculpturMar 5, 2011. 6:02 AM
Thanks Sculptur!! Well, no. I work as security chief. This is a hobby. But maybe one day..,
bot-ftm says: Mar 4, 2011. 4:49 AM
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M.C. Langer (author) in reply to bot-ftmMar 4, 2011. 8:21 PM
Thanks!! :-)
el santo says: Mar 4, 2011. 5:24 AM
Impressive!
Yeah!!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to el santoMar 4, 2011. 8:20 PM
Thanks Santo!!! :-)
simplebotics says: Mar 4, 2011. 1:25 PM
very cool robot, love it!
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to simpleboticsMar 4, 2011. 8:17 PM
Thanks Simplebotics!! :-)
Mr.Sanchez says: Mar 3, 2011. 6:42 AM
El concurso perfecto pa sumercé...el q quiera mas....BUE NI SI MO...felicitaciones .
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Mr.SanchezMar 3, 2011. 6:13 PM
Gracias Mr. Sanchez! Me tocaba defender mi título del año pasado en reuso de computadores dañados! :-)
Mr.Sanchez in reply to M.C. LangerMar 4, 2011. 5:52 PM
Q se me hace q sumerce manda hacer esos contests...eso es suyo y de naiden mas.Muy muy vkano...
M.C. Langer (author) in reply to Mr.SanchezMar 4, 2011. 8:16 PM
JAJAJAJAJAJA!!! Ojalá así fuera para ganarme el Ipad!! jejeje! Pero gracias!! :-)
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