http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Maddie-the-Photonic-Robot-Cockroach-a-solar-power/
Maddie the Photonic Robot Cockroach: a solar powered Madagascar cockroach that runs faster than your cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SMALL.jpg sfrayne Oh Solar Pocket Factory fans.  How you have played right into our hands.  Oh the irony is delicious!  So ironic.  We made you believe we were trying to change the world with cheap microsolar panels made locally.   HAHAHA.  Who would do that?!   Oh you are so silly.  I now unveil to you the true pu...
By: sfrayne

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-Rotation-Servo-Mod-Adjustable-Method/
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SMALL.jpg charels88 I know there are a lot of methods for doing this but I was unhappy with the other methods.  Servos have 4 basic parts motor, gear train, controller board, and poteniometer(pot). The two things we need to modify are the gear train and the pot.  What I will do different is by using a different pot tha...
By: charels88

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Segway-Instructabot/
Self Balancing Segway Instructabot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SMALL.jpg florman Supplies: 1.  Arduino:  I used an Uno 2.  7.2v battery 3.  Set of motors:  Parralax's 7.2v motor set  http://www.robotshop.com/parallax-7-2v-motor-bracket-wheel-kit-pair.html 4.  Analog accelerometer http://www.robotshop.com/sfe-3g-tripleaxis-accelerometer-breakout-board-adxl335-2.html 5.  Saberto...
By: florman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-arm-with-conveyor-able-to-assembly-work-p/
Robotic arm with conveyor, able to assembly work pieces underway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SMALL.jpg milaci87 Hello everyone,  this is a project where I designed and built a work station to a six degree of freedom robotic arm. It is a common example from a production line, that the work piece is travelling on a conveyor belt or palette to the work station, where it stops in a fixed position, and the robot a...
By: milaci87

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:38:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Computer-Controlled-Robotic-Arm-Made-of-Old-/
Giant Computer-Controlled Robotic Arm Made of Old Cardboard Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SMALL.jpg CBRobot The Cardboard Robot is a HUGE Computer Controlled Robot Arm With A Reach Just Shy of 6 Feet.  It has two configurations: 1. The Claw – Three fingered claw that enables you to pick up stuffed animals and dirty socks from the floor without having to bend down. The ability to save the path of the arm ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:26:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Hacking-the-Hexbug-Spider-XL-to-Add-Computer-Visi/
Hacking the Hexbug Spider XL to Add Computer Vision Using an Android Smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics I am a big fan the original Hexbug™ Spider.  I have owned over a dozen and hacked them all.  Anytime one of my sons goes to a friends’ birthday party, the friend gets a Hexbug™ spider as a gift.  I have hacked the original spider to play football (http://youtu.be/h0BTYm1e5u0 ) and follow lines (http...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:32:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Soft-Robotic-Gripper/
Air-Powered Soft Robotic Gripper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/J6UO/HDRS6HBO/F2NJ6UOHDRS6HBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/J6UO/HDRS6HBO/F2NJ6UOHDRS6HBO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/J6UO/HDRS6HBO/F2NJ6UOHDRS6HBO.SMALL.jpg hahvahdsquah Update (4/23/2013): smaller, cheaper "mini" gripper STL file has been added. This gripper will cost less to order from a 3D printing service and won't require as much air to inflate (easier to inflate with a single pump from a squeeze bulb). Credits: The soft robot technology in this project was or...
By: hahvahdsquah

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:31:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-Android-Basic-Programmable-Tank-for-Le/
Building an Android Basic Programmable Tank for Less Than $50.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics The Smartphone based robot tank is s great project to build with your kids.  The project can be completed within an hour and requires no soldering or special tools.  When complete, simply download and install the EMGRobotics Audio Robot application on your phone.  The application will use the camera...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:21:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hexapod-Robot-based-on-FPGA/
Hexapod Robot based on FPGA - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SMALL.jpg costaud     This is a hexapod robot which consists of twelve DC servo motor controlled by a FPGA chip.The framework  is programmable and extendible.we can design different programs to make the robot react in different ways.           I was inspired by the Kondo KMR-M6 Robot .(Kondo is an Japanese company ma...
By: costaud

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Sumo-Battle-Bot-with-Pneumatic-Flipper-/
Autonomous Sumo Combat Robot with Pneumatic Flipper - How to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SMALL.jpg kmmarlow This Sumo Bot was designed, built, programmed and tested over a 12 week period for one of my final year engineering classes. The aim was to design and build a lightweight fully autonomous sumo fighting robot for an in class Sumo Bot competition. The robot was required to push, lift or flip the oppon...
By: kmmarlow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:30:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-first-robot-Volume-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Hacking-Your-iRobot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Hapless-Spider-V8/
Robotic Spider V8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I needed a project that would use all my servos, so I decided to make the do-nothing, worthless spider. If you have fischertechnik and servos to waste, this is the project for you! Really, this flopping spider makes for a great learning project. The main goal of this project is to teach the fundamen...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Cloning-by-DIY-3d-printers/
Robot Cloning by DIY 3d printers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SMALL.jpg moverstreet007 The DARwIn-OP is a open hardware and software project which greatly aided me in doing this project.         DARwIn-OP is an acronym for (Dynamic Anthropomorphic Robot with Intelligence - Open Platform) or DARwIn for short. The DARwIn-OP was developed by the RoMeLa research lab at Virginia Tech in c...
By: moverstreet007

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:38:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-First-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/How-to-Make-a-TowerPro-Micro-Servo-Spin-360/
Hack a TowerPro Micro Servo to Spin 360 / Continuous Rotation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics Hey guys! Since I've got my servos, I've had two that I set aside for hacking. So, coming to my favorite website for help, I was sorely disappointed when I couldn't seem to find any instructables on how to mod a micro servo. After viewing a few, I went to my workbench and got to work. I was very sur...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:33:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-RC-car-for-beginners-Android-control-over-/
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SMALL.jpg tolik777 This is a simple project of Android Bluetooth Car with Bluetooth control. Arduino controller is used To control the car used Android-device with a built-in accelerometer. Tilt forward - car goes forward, tilt to the left - car turns to the left, tilt back - car goes back. Speed of movement or ro...
By: tolik777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-solar-charging-station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios Charging the Girls http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I decided last summer that the Droids now needed a way of charging when I was out and about at outdoor events and solar charging seemed to be the way to go. I have now created two charging systems one which uses some large solar panels which is gre...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:40:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-e-Project-Push-toy-Modified-with-an-EZ-B/
Wall-e Project - Push toy Modified with an EZ-B - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SMALL.jpg timbonderud I took on Wall-e quite some time ago, i started with an Arduino but once i found the EZ-B there was no looking back I picked Wall-e up for approx. $34.99 ( http://www.ShopSmart2.com ) I picked up an Ez-b kit for $169.00 USD ( http://robotics.timbonderud.com/ez-b/ ) The only thing this toy had was...
By: timbonderud

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Design-of-Randofos-Walker-with-upcyc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer There is a problem about some instructables: it's easy to find the materials in some countries, but it can be hard (or expensive) to find them in another. Frecuently, I've been asked about how to build some of my reuse projects because it's not easy to find stuff, as an example, oven knobs (those a...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robo-Rooter-3lb-Combat-Robot/
Robo-Rooter- 3lb Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SMALL.jpg AlexHrn Robo-Rooter is my latest combat robot. It is a 3lb horizontal disk spinner. Design and Concept Over the summer a friend was selling some of his unused combat robot parts and I bought one of his hubmotor disks from one of his old robots. I bought the disk before I had any real plans for building a...
By: AlexHrn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:08:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keres-a-pocket-sized-fighting-robot/
Keres, a pocket sized fighting robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR Keres is my latest combat robot project. This is my smallest robot to date, weighing in at just under 150g. The main motivation for this build was to test out the prototype "Mini-Spark" gearmotors from FingerTech Robotics (http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/) that should be released in the very near...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:09:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Mini-Sumobot-500g-Prototype/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's my mini sumobot, running for the national sumobot competition (Philippines). After the competition (January 12 & 26) I'l probably release a full step by step tutorial, provided with some old codes. This guide will help you understand and provide you ideas on how a typical sumobot works.  Wha...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:20:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Extra-simple-walking-mechanism/
Extra simple walking mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SMALL.jpg fado1986 For a college course I was required to build and analyze a mechanism, so I decided to make a walking mechanism, because since I had a LEGO Technics I always wanted to make a walking robot but I was never successful. Now with a lot more of knowledge I made it happen. Designing      When you invest...
By: fado1986

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:04:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automaton-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SMALL.jpg alasdair.robertson I was given the brief to design and construct an automaton for a university project. It was stipulated that the piece's mechanical parts must be constructed of laser cut acrylic. The model was to be marked on complexity, innovativeness and amount of moving parts. The materials used must be 3mm thick...
By: alasdair.robertson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Simple-Robot-Leg/
Build a Simple Walking Robot Leg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SMALL.jpg JimRD Here is probably the simplest robot leg that allows forward and backward and up and down movement. It only requires a toy geared motor and some other miscellaneous stuff  to build. I didn't have to buy anything to build this project. The problem with leg movement is that as the leg moves forward or ...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:49:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-New-Way-to-Make-an-Aluminium-Alloy-Robot/
A New Way to Make an Aluminium Alloy Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SMALL.jpg schang10 With modularized mechanical structures, electronic modules, and Arduino programming, I made this aulminium alloy robot with Makeblock. (Now they are on Kickstarter, and many super-value kits are available.)  Tools Tools needed: Screw drivers and a plier. Prepare motors The tank is two motor dr...
By: schang10

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:25:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Standing-Linear-Actuator-powered-by-Modtronix/
Standing Linear Actuator; powered by Modtronix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SMALL.jpg N.fletch Some context surrounding the project: This Linear Actuator was designed for company use; so due to the context of this Instructable, no information will be discussed of the products: they are prototype systems. However I am free to discuss the Linear Actuator itself and how it was built. In additio...
By: N.fletch

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:51:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Caterpillar-Treads-Johnny-Five-Style-3D-P/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SMALL.jpg Tomdf When I was but a wee little inventor, I saw a movie that forever imprinted itself into my soul. This picture told the gripping tale of mans' ever loosening control over its own technology; a film that dared ask the question "What makes us alive?" This masterpiece of the cinema was, of course, Short...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics-for-Beginners/
Simple Robotics for Beginners! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SMALL.jpg .A. For my very first instructable, I decided to do something that had eluded me for several months on where to start a while back; R/C robotics and battlebots.  The components that I used are hard to find now, but the good thing about this instructable is that it applies to all sorts of speed control...
By: .A.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R4-P17-Droid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk A Droid for charity Loads of people have been emailing me asking if i have ever created a step by step guide to making a droid. The answer is no, however, a few months ago I was asked by a local charity group to make a static R2D2 style Droid that could be used for ...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:31:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-T3-M4-Droid-build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios T3-E1. Old republic Droid For a full build log check out : http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk Ok, here we go, my latest build. I started this build five weeks ago. The plan is to complete it for a large Sci-fI event in April 2013. I am going to post the full build blog here as well as on my main websi...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:07:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Voice-How-To-Make-Any-Circuit-Talk/
Robot Voice: How To Make Any Circuit Talk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Using the latest text to speech IC, most circuits can be made to speak the words of your choice. This can be handy for making a talking robot or other talking devices. It can help in  programming a microcontroller, or simply letting you know when something is on or off. This is mainly a Picaxe proj...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:03:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-K9-Dr-Who/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios I built my first K9 back many years ago when I was at University as part of an Arts project. A few years ago I met a number of the creators of the Dr Who K9 robot and after talking to them about my other robots I had build they encouraged me to build my own K9, or rather my take on the k9 design....
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:36:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bug-Catching-Spider-in-Web-Part-1/
Bug-Catching Spider in Web, Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SMALL.jpg idesigner4 This project is a collaboration between bhasudha and idesigner4 (me), students in the Fall 2012 course Things That Think (CSCI 7000) at The University of Colorado - Boulder. The story of our bug-catching spider automaton goes like this: A giant evil spider resides in a big web. One day an unfortuna...
By: idesigner4

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:09:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Snake/
Robot Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SMALL.jpg IzzyLink Purpose This project was built for the Things that Think undergraduate/graduate class CSCI 4830-7 and CSCI 7000-7 for the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Our group consisted of one graduate and two undergraduate students.  We worked on the project for 8 weeks, most of the time trying to learn h...
By: IzzyLink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:46:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R6E1-Astromech-Emy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios You can see the full build log here. http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk Emy R6:E1, was the second Droid I made, however, she was the first fully mobile one. She is a replica of an R6 Astromech, basically an R2D2 below the shoulders with a different head. Zoe who came later was much more sophisticated a...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:06:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-R11E1-Astromech-Zoe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios   Zoe (R11:E1) http://podpadstudios.co.uk All my Robots are scratch built, no kits or pre made parts. I know some R2D2 builders collect loads of resin or metal parts and then put them together into a Droid but for me the fun is in the fabrication  not simply putting a pre made jigsaw together. Thi...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Pound-Fighting-Robot-Algos/
One Pound Fighting Robot, Algos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR My latest robotic creation is a 1lb fighting robot that competes under the name Algos. Algos replaces a basic 2 wheel drive wedge robot named Kobalos. The concept for Algos came about when I decided that I wanted to switch to a robot with an active weapon. I had a few key requirements in mind when...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:22:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Scanner-Home-made-3D-Scanner/
123D Scanner - Home made 3D Scanner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SMALL.jpg wavegm Hey - have a look at my new project HERE In this project I built a 3D Scanner, that enables generating 3D models of physical objects. The files can later be viewed in 3D software (GLC Player, Sketchup, Rhino, or sites such as http://3dfile.io) and even manipulated into .STL file and 3D printed. T...
By: wavegm

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Simple-Tiny-Vibrating-Robot-No-Soldering/
Fast Simple Tiny Vibrating Robot (No Soldering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SMALL.jpg mytinkerbot601 There are many designs out for vibrating robots. Here is our version of it that uses a custom laser cut piece of acrylic, but you can easy use a piece of cardboard from the end of a box to complete the frame. All the parts can be found around your house or can be purchased for very cheap. If you wan...
By: mytinkerbot601

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 12:05:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Doodle-Bot-kit-from-DAGU/
Building a Doodle Bot kit from DAGU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SMALL.jpg OddBot Doodle Bot is a very simple beginners robot that can write messages using white board markers, jumbo chalk or crayons. The kit comes with all parts including an Arduino compatible controller and a screwdriver. You will need to supply 4x AAA batteries and a suitable USB cable to program the robot. A...
By: OddBot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:41:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-robot-with-on-board-code-editor-PS2-keyboa/
cheap robot with on-board code editor (PS/2 keyboard code input,EEPROM storage) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SMALL.jpg thatdude624 Hello! this is my first Instructable :) This robot is unique because it allows you to edit the code, simply by connecting a keyboard and using the on-board, on-screen code editor! The programming language it uses is simple and easy. It's also pretty awesome you can just plug in a keyboard and edit ...
By: thatdude624

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:36:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Solar-Robot-Stage-1/
Autonomous Solar Robot Stage 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SMALL.jpg Autonomous96 Background: Hi, my name is Ben Rawstron and this is the robot I have been working on, recently in my sophomore (tenth grade) year of high school. I created this project as an "independent study" at my local school here in Waldoboro Maine since I wanted to surpass the limitations of robots I had wor...
By: Autonomous96

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Checkers-the-seven-servo-robot-arm/
Checkers the seven servo robot arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SMALL.jpg Mateo_ In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a 7 servo robot arm. I will release the the CAD file soon, on the 18th of September. Also this instructable only shows you how to build  the physical arm, so please do email me with control method suggestions.  Oh and by the way this only the so...
By: Mateo_

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:40:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-the-Snap-Circuits-Rover/
Hack the Snap Circuits Rover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to hack the Snap Circuits Rover by adding a PICAXE micro controller and building a 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 programmable ...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:17:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Skitter/
Simple Bots: Skitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SMALL.jpg randofo Skitter Bot came into this world as result of a chain reaction of exploded of cosmic energy. By current estimates, this chain reaction took roughly 13.7 billion years to complete. When put into such context, it becomes quite clear just how long it takes for near-perfect walking scrub brush bot to ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-sugru-robot-Fixbot/
How to build your own sugru robot, Fixbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SMALL.jpg projectsugru So you saw our video and you've fallen in love with Fixbot, have you? That's okay, it's understandable. We've fallen in love with it too. We have some great news! You can build your own Fixbot too, provided that you're okay with getting your hands dirty and that you have access to a Makerbot / Re...
By: projectsugru

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