how to make a very simple robot

this is my 1st instructable,so please tell me if it is good.

so im going to show how to make a very simple robot:the beetle robot!

it uses no chip,no programation,only the simple 3th connection

Step 1: Get all the materials needed!

ok so get all these.i got them mostly from broken toys,i'm sure you can find them at radioshack.

- a AA battery holder -> holding the batteries
- some solder wire -> soldering
- some wires -> connecting motor to switch,to batteries
- 2 AA batteries -> powering the motor
- 2 1.5V motors (preferably identical) -> making the robot move
- a slide switch -> ON,OFF
- 2 SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switches -> used for antenna
- 1-2 paperclips -> glue on the antennae so it is longer
- some glue sticks -> use with the hot glue gun

Comments

[ssahir]

I dont have a soldering iron so can any one give me a suggestion on how to attach the wires

[saaketh]

Please send this pdf in my email . pls email it to [e-mail] .nice robot
but please mail me an easier way to make any robot as im just a beginner,and some usefull,interesting robots, and how do we make them.

thank you

[fshahid1]

I am a beginner and I have started to do this. Now I am collecting the stuff can u tell me that are the motors will be operated by a remote or not.

[dannystaple]

Nope - this robot looks like no remote is necessary - the diagram on step 15 explains it - the two tiny switches that the antennae are connected to control the direction of the motors, so the robot is completely automatic. It will roll around the floor until it bumps things and spin around to go somewhere else - pretty much until the batteries die.

[priya kumawat]

:-)

[emonsahacse]

Please send this pdf in my email . please , please , please. my email: [e-mail]

[asinha3]

Woo am a beginner and I have started to do this. Now I am collecting the stuff can u tell me that are the motors will be operated by a remote or not...and send me the pdf file im my email [e-mail]

[sheida67]

it's so good can u mail PDF file to me....my email is [e-mail] , thanks a lot

[gihan_lakshan]

it is very good can u mail pdf file to my email?
my email is [e-mail]
thank you!!!!!!

[gargish]

it is very very good can u mail pdf file to me....my email is [e-mail] you

[manhal]

thank u its very very nice

[ssharker]

nice robot
but please mail me an easier to make robot as im just a beginner
my email address is [e-mail]

[Mubashir01]

Please please send me the pdf file to my email address [e-mail]. I'm very thankful to you...

[rishabkhincha]

great one
plz can you mail the pdf file to me on [e-mail]
thank you

[anubhavtalukdar007]

good work..please mail me the pdf file.I would be very thankful to you.
My e-mail id is [e-mail]
I like it because it has no ICs.

[rishabkhincha]

great one..plz can you mail the pdf file to me
my mail id is [e-mail]
thank u

[ksajithparamesh]

how much rupees you spent for buying these things for the very simple robot.

[Battle Bot]

Can you post a video how to make it so it easier to understand please?

[sai kumar]

can anyone please tell me where to get those spst switches
in india

[sudip chatterjee]

hello sir i am persuing b.tech (1 year)(ec)
your robot is marvouleus , but can give me a hint of making a very very simple robot or a circuit design of four wheel dc toy moving in any direction as the direction given by us with the switch.
i am trying to to make your beetle robot.
please give the idea soon.

[adit0078]

aint gud

[rishabkhincha]

nice robot
but please mail me an easier to make robot as im just a beginner
my email address is [e-mail]
thanx

[rishabkhincha]

can we use other normal wheels compatible to this motor

[rishabkhincha]

where do we connect the SPDT switches

[Fujin95]

What toys can you get the SPDT switches from?

[robomaniac]

hey man

You took the image of step 15 directly from my Make article!
http://www.make-digital.com/make/vol12/?folio=140

You can credit people work and give the link to my instructables when you copy something.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot-The-BeetleBot-v2-Revisite/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/

[rthunder]

Is that why there is a diode in the circuit diagram, but no mention of it in the article?

[robomaniac]

There is no diode in diagram of step 15, those are green arrows to show the direction of the voltage/current in the circuit. I totally agree that can be confusion for beginner.

[coolrobot]

sht...sorry,i saw the image on google and copied/pasted it

[sparkspooky]

iM IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING ONE BUT I WAS WONDERING IF HOT GLUE WOULD STICK

[sparkspooky]

robomaniac created the same thing so did I were you inspired by his instructable...............................ZACHARY SEVILLA OUT PEACE!!! -----------+---

[Win Guy]

This is SOOOOO cool! It's just like little robots called "Hexbugs". Now, instead of buying them, I can BUILD them! :D Thanks a LOT, coolrobot! Win Guy

[elenwaren]

youre beetle robot is new generation

[haranu]

hiiiiiii u have made aa nice robot i hav jst watched it and i will try to do this if it get succeded i would be very greatful to you

[mynameishamm]

NC=Normally closed,NO=Normally Open?
Sorry i'm braziliam noob

[derbert]

you got this from robomaniac's instructables- beetle robot and beetle robot v2 revisited.

[coolrobot]

why?because i made a beetle bot? i went in USA so my dad's friend who is a HUGE fan of robots and makes some and he told me how to make a simple robot i dont want to take credit for anything but i just wanted to show some people who like robots (like me) how to start their hobby or whatever

[paintsniper]

mine is so good ive been doin robotics since i cant remember if i get time i will post a instructable

[coolrobot]

i'm really interested in robotics and i have been gathering parts for the past few months and now i have started building some things

remember to rate my inscructible! =D

[AndyGadget]

You really need to add a circuit diagram to this or make the wiring picture MUCH clearer. The critical thing about this type of robot is the wiring of the switches to give it its 'behaviour'. A video would be good too. Wheels from some of the small Lego kits work with that type of motor if you drill out the holes very slightly.