http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:47:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuel-Filter-Junk-Bot/
Fuel Filter Junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SMALL.jpg rbuergi A handsome looking junkbot with a fuel filter body. Parts and tools: Parts: One Fram G8219 fuel filter (or similar looking fuel filter) ($8 at Walmart). Two shower sliding door rollers ($2 at Home Depot, door handle and hinge aisle). Two spring nuts ($4 for a box of five at Home Depot, metal cond...
By: rbuergi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 01:54:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From-1/
How to Build and Arm a Scale Model Battleship From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SMALL.jpg picklwg
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 19:31:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naked-Singularity-Beetleweight-Wedge-Combat-Robot/
Naked Singularity: Beetleweight Wedge Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 This is a pretty basic sumo-style R/C combat robot, intended for competition in the Robot Battles (http://www.robotbattles.com) Beetleweight (3-pound) class.  My goals in designing and building it were: -- ease of construction, especially when it comes to cutting and shaping the metal parts.  In pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:19:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbots/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Learn to draw with robots and light" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different drawing projects for geeks. Learn to make your own "doodlebot", draw with lasers and modify your iRobot to draw fun shapes. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative co...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-driven-face/
Servo driven face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SMALL.jpg dionicia12 I've decided to see if I could build a head that had similar movements to the Madame Leota tombstone from Haunted Mansion using servos. Eventually, I may build a tombstone for it to go inside. The first thing I did was come up with the design for the eyes and eyelids on a word processing program (...
By: dionicia12

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Following-Robot/
Simple Light Following Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SMALL.jpg Mr.What Build a simple light following robot with common low cost parts.  You will need a soldering iron, hot glue gun, and an ohmmeter if you do not have matched light sensor cells.  This robot will follow light from a flashlight.  These parts are available at many electronics suppliers, and are common in ...
By: Mr.What

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 09:26:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Hand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SMALL.jpg vandalex Tools used: Drill/Driver, several different types of plyers, dremel tool (mostly for precision cutting the metal scraps used for the frame), hot glue gun, small screw drivers Main ingredient found at home depot: spring loaded toggle bolts(3 different sizes).  I used 14 of these total, to form the f...
By: vandalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 01:30:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-cheap-hexapod-/
Make a real (cheap) hexapod ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SMALL.jpg balline Have you ever drooled over those cool, dancing hexapods ?  Gotta have it – right? Then you looked at the price and …well…maybe… not so cool? Well, read on and you can make it real – a real hexapod for less than a hundred bucks.  It uses only three hobby servos, a battery, and a microcontroller of y...
By: balline

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:32:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nano-based-Microbot/
Arduino Nano based Microbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SMALL.jpg PaulMakesThings This instructable was created to be entered in the Robot Challenge. If I win, the parts will of course, go into robots like this one. Notes on how to include some of the very components in the prize packages are given in the last step. I am 28, so of course, I'm not going for the student prizes. I ...
By: PaulMakesThings

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Papercraft-Goldfish-Robot/
Papercraft Goldfish Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SMALL.jpg mark46 This is one pet goldfish that never needs feeding or his water changed. He's made of paper and sits on top of a servo which turns to change direction and oscillates to simulate swimming. A Picaxe 08m microcontroller controls the servo but you could use any type that you are familiar with. You wil...
By: mark46

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 23:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-control-animatronicfairy-/
Remote control animatronic....fairy :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SMALL.jpg rog8811 ....yes fairy.  This project came about when the ladies where I work decided that a fairy birthday party would be a nice thing to do.... Now I am a rufty tufty woodsman and so I refused point blank to run said parties, I was let off on the understanding that I made a fairy that would appear with the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 09:28:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-First-Robot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different easy robotics projects. Learn everything from how to make a wall avoiding robot, to a "drunken" robot and even how to make your robot solar powered. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creat...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-E-Made-From-Scratch/
Wall-E Made From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SMALL.jpg rptech I had just entered the field of robotics and thought I should take on a project. I wanted to use such beloved Disney character to bring about a message of recycling. Just imagine a world where instead of those giant and noisy street sweepers, we will have a Wall-E at every corner of our street. (The...
By: rptech

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:34:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tinkertrons-Make-Artificial-Neurons-For-Robots/
Tinkertrons: Make Artificial Neurons For Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Tinkertrons are an attempt to make a cross between a circuit board and a bread board--a kind of universal circuit. These plug and play circuits are designed to be easily assembled and interfaced like tinker toys. They are designed to be easy to rearrange and interconnect. Any Tinkertron can communic...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 09:20:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Little-Wheels-Robot/
Rocket Brand Studios Little Wheels Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter Drawing on the popularity of the Tiny Tank, I decided that some folks might want wheels instead. I give you, Little Wheels. The Little Wheels Robot is a great little bot for beginners and experienced robot builders alike. Simple, well designed and cute as a button, it is just a gosh darn good littl...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:38:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitchbots/
Twitchbots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SMALL.jpg Orion1615 The Twitchbot is a fun little 30 minute project-y thing to do with all the lens modules you find taking apart CD-drives in search for motors and other fun stuff. Flicking it's antenna makes this bot twitch its eye and light up. This bot is a variation on the blinky bug... I'm sure a lot of you peo...
By: Orion1615

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-SpurtBot-ShadowRunner/
Introduction: SpurtBot ShadowRunner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome Intro Spurt is an abbreviation of: School Projects using Robot Technologies. The SpurtBot ShadowRunner is a simple shadow avoiding robot. It will go straight until the sensor is in shadow, then back up and turn. NOTE: After you have built and enjoyed your Shadow Runner, you may be able to adapt it...
By: ignoblegnome

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:51:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-Omnibot-Voice-Camera-Servos-Bluetooth/
DIY Mod an Omnibot 80's Robot with Voice, Camera, Servos, Bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/7R3K/GJQEBINQ/FJQ7R3KGJQEBINQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/7R3K/GJQEBINQ/FJQ7R3KGJQEBINQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/7R3K/GJQEBINQ/FJQ7R3KGJQEBINQ.SMALL.jpg djsures *Check back for more updates on this build :) So, have you heard of the Omnibot? Well! Any kid from the 80's will remember how amazing this robot was. For you young kids, this robot was released in the early 80's by Tomy. The robot was "programmable", in the sense that the actions were recorded to ...
By: djsures

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:51:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Four-Legged-Robot/
Arduino Based Four Legged Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SMALL.jpg vexedphoenix The name of our robot is FIER and here is a video of it saying hello to the world. In this instructable, I will try to show you the basic steps to making your own walking robot for the most bang for your buck.  You may be asking why did I use balsa wood as the body for the robot. The reason I ...
By: vexedphoenix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:47:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Facebook-Wall-Robot/
Facebook Wall Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SMALL.jpg sketchsk3tch ***UPDATE 4/28/2012*** I made a spray painting gondola, see step 11 for information.  This ends up being a nice upgrade since you can only write with a marker on certain walls, but you can spray paint on any wall (brick, cement, etc.) ;).  I've also added a video below   Not sure what h...
By: sketchsk3tch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Rubber-Make-Touch-Sensitive-Robot-Skin/
Conductive Rubber: Make Touch Sensitive Robot Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Make conductive rubber and use it to create a flexible touch sensitive robot skin. The resulting skin can be stretched across a frame or mounted on solid surfaces. It can also be mounted on curved surfaces or clothing. It is touch sensitive and will produce an electrical signal no matter where you ...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:53:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wired-control-robot-manual-4x4/
Wired control robot manual - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SMALL.jpg Avadhut.Deshmukh Simple Wired  Robot Manual tethered by the control wired,wire 4x2 or 4x4 ! dc gear motor 300rpm-1000rpm ...racing 4x4,robot mod,robot wars fight !If you want to make a robot at your home, let me tell you this. There are basically five types of robots they are:- 1.LEVEL ONE ROBOT (wired robot with 2 ...
By: Avadhut.Deshmukh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Earth-Rover-Two-35G-Exploration/
Mobile Earth Rover Two - 3.5G Exploration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SMALL.jpg mobile_earth_explorer If you can’t explore the Moon or Mars … you can always explore your neighborhood! The main goal of this project is to alter a remote controlled vehicle and control it via Internet Telerobotics using the Mobile Telephone Network (WWAN - Wireless Wide Area Network) 3.5G or 4G (Long Term Evolution) an...
By: mobile_earth_explorer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:58:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Attiny13-based-IR-proximity-sensor-for-2/
Make an Attiny13 based IR proximity sensor for $2.42 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews NOTE: The diagram is wrong. The sense pin goes on pin 6 (one more to the left), not pin 5. I'll update the diagrams soon. Thanks to brmccollum for the correction. This is an extremely cheap IR proximity sensor you can make with a few cheap parts and an AVR programmer. I use an Arduino as my program...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:28:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Your-iRobot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Hacking Your iRobot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to modify your iRobot. Turn your Roomba into a printer, make your Roomba remote controlled and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pict...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-first-robot-Volume-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot Volume 2" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different projects perfect for robotics enthusiasts getting started. Learn to make a light seeking robot, a Wii-powered robot, a butler robot and much more.  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by o...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Tools-and-Fasteners/
Simple Bots Tools and Fasteners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SMALL.jpg randofo Simple Bots are a series of mechanical creatures made out of commonly available materials. Even if you have no prior experience building robots, you can quickly getting started building Simple Bots. To make Simple Bots, all you need are simple tools. Almost all of the tools we will use in the creat...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:40:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Transmitter-Kit/
Rocket Brand Studios Transmitter Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter The Transmitter Kit from Rocket Brand Studios is a perfect way to add RC control to your robot or electronics project via a X-bee unit. We start with a FetaDuino, the Arduino-based LCD backpack system, add a nice Playstation-style joystick and then throw in some pots and buttons for good measure. F...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Seeking-RC-Car-Hack-with-Arduino/
Light Seeking R.C Car Hack (with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox Creating a robotics platform from scratch takes allot of work and a few dollars. Buying a ready built one is easy but costs allot of money (at least for me). So instead I decided to piggy back off of the companies who make remote control cars. This is a great because it comes ready made with two h-b...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:31:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Earth-Rover-35G-Exploration/
Mobile Earth Rover One - 3.5G Exploration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/DT3D/H19RHE6J/F9KDT3DH19RHE6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/DT3D/H19RHE6J/F9KDT3DH19RHE6J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/DT3D/H19RHE6J/F9KDT3DH19RHE6J.SMALL.jpg mobile_earth_explorer If you can’t explore the Moon or Mars … you can always explore your neighborhood!   Get ready for an Extreme RC Truck Modification in order to allow for some Extreme Earth Exploration!!! The main goal of this project is to alter a remote controlled vehicle and control it via Internet Telerobotics u...
By: mobile_earth_explorer

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 10:28:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Wooden-4-Axis-Positing-System/
Laser-Cut Wooden 4 Axis Positioning System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B60N/H0FLRQCE/FT9B60NH0FLRQCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B60N/H0FLRQCE/FT9B60NH0FLRQCE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B60N/H0FLRQCE/FT9B60NH0FLRQCE.SMALL.jpg DancingFish The following instructable details the process of building a 4 axis positioning system (X,Y,Z+theta). While we leveraged this setup for an automata aquarium, it may be useful in your other projects as well.  Anyway, our build targeted modified Hitec HS-55 servos (see this other shamelessly plugged i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 23:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Lego-Claw-Attachment/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Lego Claw Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:29:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Walker-Robot/
Simple Walker Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SMALL.jpg randofo Building a simple walking robot is really easy. Don't let the number of steps fool you into believing otherwise. This robot is basically made with a handful of household items and some simple electronics that you can easily pick up at Radioshack. In fact, this robot is entirely zip tied together, ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 08:28:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
RC Car to Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SMALL.jpg randofo Converting an RC car into a robot is a quick and easy way to get started with robotics. At the very least, when you get bored of playing with your remote control car after three days, you can turn it into a robot that will do all of your evil bidding. Well, maybe not all of it, but at least a siza...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-The-Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Missile-Launche/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Missile Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:47:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brookstone-Rover/
Brookstone Rover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/L7E4/H05NHJAL/FNWL7E4H05NHJAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/L7E4/H05NHJAL/FNWL7E4H05NHJAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/L7E4/H05NHJAL/FNWL7E4H05NHJAL.SMALL.jpg djsures Do you have a Brookstone Rover? If so, don't worry about having to use it with your iPhone any longer! Now you can control it from your computer with a Wii Remote, Joystick or your voice! You can even control the Rover from another location over the internet! The camera on the rover does not have t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:17:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FOBO-bipedal-walking-robot/
FOBO bipedal walking robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/G2G4/H01NAFHG/FO1G2G4H01NAFHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/G2G4/H01NAFHG/FO1G2G4H01NAFHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/G2G4/H01NAFHG/FO1G2G4H01NAFHG.SMALL.jpg jdowdall FOBO is the fourth prototype from Project Biped.  It is a 3D printed, self-contained, statically balanced, bipedal robot. It has 8 DOF (degrees of freedom) and can walk around its environment and avoid obstacles using an ultrasonic range sensor.  All of the designs, instructions, source code, and pa...
By: jdowdall

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:45:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Robots-Making-Robot-Air-Muscles/
Soft Robots: Making Robot Air Muscles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Pneumatic robot air muscles can be easily made using Oogoo. These flexible, silicone artificial muscles have the advantage that they are inexpensive and can be easily molded to fit almost any robot body. The intro pic shows a six segment elbow muscle, a three segment actuator muscle, and a single s...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:44:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beetle/
Beetle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SMALL.jpg jonghewk715 This is a toy that I made.  It moves back and forward depending on the way I put my inputs.  equipment Equipment that I used: Rubber, Popsicle Sticks,  Four Lego motors, Arduino shield, light sensor, USB cable, Wires, hot glue, Lego pieces, Soldering equipment, Jen500 (power supply...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/StorageBot-voice-controlled-robotic-parts-finder/
StorageBot - voice controlled robotic parts finder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/JR53/GZ0BW3FZ/FBTJR53GZ0BW3FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/JR53/GZ0BW3FZ/FBTJR53GZ0BW3FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/JR53/GZ0BW3FZ/FBTJR53GZ0BW3FZ.SMALL.jpg dttworld Video Introduction I created the StorageBot to help solve a problem experienced by most Makers. After many years of accumulating thousands of parts stored in storage bins, I began to go crazy looking for parts scattered between so many of these bins. The hardest parts to find were alway...
By: dttworld

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:22:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Versatile-Arduino-Robot/
The Versatile Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/AUV6/GYQESQZX/FE1AUV6GYQESQZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/AUV6/GYQESQZX/FE1AUV6GYQESQZX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/AUV6/GYQESQZX/FE1AUV6GYQESQZX.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson This is my first arduino robot, and I am quite happy with the outcome. What I came up with is a robot that with modifications can do just about anything in the realm of small arduino robots. The electronics are very simple. You only need an H bridge, and a simple setup for the sensor that you are us...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:05:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/rSkin-Open-Source-Robot-Skin/
rSkin - Open Source Robot Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8M2T/GV4W34TC/FMT8M2TGV4W34TC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8M2T/GV4W34TC/FMT8M2TGV4W34TC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8M2T/GV4W34TC/FMT8M2TGV4W34TC.SMALL.jpg Plusea This textile skin is designed to stretch over a robotic limb in order to detect intensity of pressure as well as location of contact across it’s entire surface. rSkin was commissioned by Ian Danforth who also helped fund the Bilibot, an affordable robotics platform. The aim of this project was to de...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:38:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-arm-with-coffee-gripper/
Robot arm with coffee gripper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/K9T1/GYIIIL2Y/F7CK9T1GYIIIL2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/K9T1/GYIIIL2Y/F7CK9T1GYIIIL2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/K9T1/GYIIIL2Y/F7CK9T1GYIIIL2Y.SMALL.jpg ehudwill My idea for this project came from the video below. After watching it I had to build my own version. My version does not work nearly so well. Being strapped for cash at the moment I decided to see what I could build with odds and ends around the house and parts left over from other projects. ...
By: ehudwill

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:35:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PROTEI007/
PROTEI_007 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/Z3Y2/GXX2XH1D/FHNZ3Y2GXX2XH1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/Z3Y2/GXX2XH1D/FHNZ3Y2GXX2XH1D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/Z3Y2/GXX2XH1D/FHNZ3Y2GXX2XH1D.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine Protei_007 is the seventh prototype for a project called Protei, which is an open source, articulated, segmented, robotic, unmanned, sailboat, originally built to sail upwind, dragging a long oil-absorbent boom, to aid in the cleanup of oil near spill sites.  However, Protei is being developed into ...
By: gabriellalevine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:17:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/30lb-Fighting-Robot/
30lb Fighting Robot-Nyx - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/SC4G/GY4RTPIH/FZBSC4GGY4RTPIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/SC4G/GY4RTPIH/FZBSC4GGY4RTPIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/SC4G/GY4RTPIH/FZBSC4GGY4RTPIH.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR I recently built a new 30lb fighting robot for the NERC Sportsman class and Dragon*Con Robot Battles events. This instructable will follow the build process and will include links to parts suppliers, machining resources and .dxf drawings of the custom components used to make the robot. If you are s...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:23:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-IKEA-Robot-Lamp-Adding-the-servos/
The IKEA Robot Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SMALL.jpg arduinoarts Welcome to the SM-1 project from ArduinoArts.com! (A.K.A as the Annoying IKEA Lamp) We are proud to introduce you to the SM-1 project (aka the Annoying IKEA lamp), as part of the Toy hacking contest from the SeeedStudio.com friends. The project consists in modifying an IKEA 5€ lamp and adding it so...
By: arduinoarts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:51:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dance-Dance-Roverbot-Build-a-Light-Activated-Danc/
Dance Dance Roverbot! Build a Light Activated Dancing Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build a light activated dancing Snap Circuits programmable robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your Dance Dance Roverbot). Next, you will learn what a simple PIC...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:54:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRODUCTION-24/
Home made line tracer robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/AZVI/GZYCFUXQ/FIKAZVIGZYCFUXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/AZVI/GZYCFUXQ/FIKAZVIGZYCFUXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/AZVI/GZYCFUXQ/FIKAZVIGZYCFUXQ.SMALL.jpg Pranjal Joshi In this instructables I will show you how to make a line tracer robot without using any kind of microcontroller. It is basically works on the property of reflection of light is greater from whiter surface than black surface. Hence when the robot sensors on the black path it receives less light than ...
By: Pranjal Joshi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:55:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Robot-Ears/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/TP3L/FJNELM7B/F6OTP3LFJNELM7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/TP3L/FJNELM7B/F6OTP3LFJNELM7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/TP3L/FJNELM7B/F6OTP3LFJNELM7B.SMALL.jpg Doctor What I made a pair of the awesome headphones out of ear protectors (classic instructable), but with a twist. Obviously, it wasn't instructable worthy, so it might make a good slideshow. Just more proof that the Instructables Robot is taking over.
By: Doctor What

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Tiny-Tank/
Rocket Brand Studios Tiny Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/A9OY/GX8SHJF6/F10A9OYGX8SHJF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/A9OY/GX8SHJF6/F10A9OYGX8SHJF6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/A9OY/GX8SHJF6/F10A9OYGX8SHJF6.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter This is the assembly instructions for the Tiny Tank from Rocket Brand Studios. This is a great little robot kit, and can be purchased as a complete kit or as a rolling chassis, ready for the micro controller of your choice --Arudino Uno, Duemilanove and Nano, Picaxe 28 board, or Gadget Gangster Pro...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:37:34 PST