Simple Bots: Buck

Just like a bull, a bronco, and a ninja, Buck has a lot of kick. With spring-loaded feet, this noisy little bot does a lot of stomping about. Everywhere Buck goes, commotion ensues. This keeps people on their toes, which is a good attribute for any bot to have.

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Step 1: Go get stuff

You will need:

(x1) continuous rotation servo modified for direct drive**
(x1) 4" x 3" x 2" plastic container
(x1) 4 X AA battery holder
(x1) 5" cylindrical metal drawer pull (with two arms)
(x1) 8-32 x 2" bolt
(x3) 8-32 nut
(x2) 4-40 x 3/4" bolt
(x4) 4-40 nuts
(x2) 1/8" (inner diameter) x 1/2" plastic spacer
(x1) 3/4" to 1" extension spring
(x2) 4-40 x 1/4" nuts and bolts
(x1) Assorted zip ties

**Modify your servos for direct drive here

Comments

[JuJer]

Or has that already been claimed

[JuJer]

I love your bots your truly the father of simple bots

[blinkyblinky]

You should try some Sugru or rubber at the bottom for slightly more grip...

[TedRobotBuilder]

Where can I get those white plastic spacers? Thanks.

[randofo]

I got it at Ace Hardware.

[AntzyP]

I've always been a fan of your pics. But I see a slight fault for the first time. Your 'Go get stuff' image is a bit blurry (easier to pick faults than to do better I guess :-). But still AMAZING photography...

This bot reminds me of bull riding. A cool mod will be to make a bull shaped body with a cowboy on it :D

[Lindie]

Cool!

[amandaghassaei]

you need to make one out of lead and turn it on when you leave for work in the morning.

[randofo]

The filming for this video resulted in some stopping from upstairs.

[meanpc]

Your project photography is incredible

[M.C. Langer]

I love it! One day, I have to build one of your amazing simple bots!