Make a Vibrobot

A vibrobot is perhaps one of the quickest and easiest bots that you can build. In almost no time you can make a fun little bot that makes its ways to and fro across the floor. It is so easy, in fact, that it wouldn't be hard to make a few at once. And then, you can have your own mini private army of vibrobots to do your bidding (assuming that your bidding is to have a bunch of tiny little bots moving randomly to and fro).

Step 1: Go get stuff

You will need

- 3VDC Micro-Vibration Motor (Model: 273-107 | Catalog #: 273-107)
- CR1220 Coin Cell Dip Type Battery Holder (Model: 270-008 | Catalog #: 270-008)
- Enercell® 3V/225mAh CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery (Model: CR2032 | Catalog #: 23-802)
- Toothbrush

Comments

[papul1993]

Umm... can anyone please tell me if toothbrush with criss cross bristles(like the one used in this instructable) or toothbrushes with flat bristles work better?

[blossom9283]

I added a switch to mine because the battery was a pain off the "bug to put in," so I figured it'd be harder on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB8HidxsM7I

[Annathema]

Ahhhh so this is how you make a vibrating toothbrush.. ;D

[Qtechknow]

Mine just fall over after about 2 seconds and go around in circles. I used a different toothbrush and it would fall about .5 seconds after I set it down. Any help?

[sitzikbs]

Sure man, its all about the weight balance. try glueing something heavy enough from the side opposite to where it falls.
check mine out
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bristle-Bug/
I had to balance the bug on it....

[Redgerr]

i dont know as i haven't made one but what if you tried and did 2 toothbrush bottoms? or maybe used something to cut it so it was completely flat on the bottom?

just a thought

[sitzikbs]

Great Video. great instructable.
I am making one just like it only mine has a twist... wait and see...

[sitzikbs]

Like I said, here is mine:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Bristle-Bug/
check it out

[projectsugru]

awesome video randofo

[Lindie]

That is so cool! So fast and easy, it made me laugh!