Instructables: exploring - technology - robots - diy http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 18:21:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY Ways to Play with Sphero: Obstacle Course http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Obstacle-Course/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SMALL.jpg gosphero School is almost out. Are you ready to play? With household items like sticky notes, paper clips, thumbtacks, binder clips, dry erase markers, video game boxes, and even video game controllers, you can have loads of fun this summer making obstacle courses for your Sphero. Have a favorite place in y...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT
How to make a swarmbot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-swarmbot/
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Tue, 7 May 2013 01:10:02 PDT
3D scanner http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-scanner/
3D scanner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs I was doing some research on making 3d models out of many many pictures and i came across a good many software and 2 of my favorite are  - 123d catch by autodesk  ( http://www.123dapp.com/catch )  - 3dsom ( http://www.3dsom.com ) 123d catch is more powerful and user friendly in my opinion, you just...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:29:25 PDT
our Penguin robot http://www.instructables.com/id/our-Penguin-robot/
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:40:42 PDT
Simple and cheap ROBOT HAND using only ONE MOTOR! http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-and-cheap-ROBOT-HAND-using-only-ONE-MOTOR/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/040M/HCV908IY/FD8040MHCV908IY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/040M/HCV908IY/FD8040MHCV908IY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/040M/HCV908IY/FD8040MHCV908IY.SMALL.jpg ndrplz Hi everybody, I just wanted to share this idea to make a simple, cheap robotic hand (or any end effector) using only one motor. Using only ONE motor for the whole hand allows the hand to be: - extremely cheap, which is good for your wallet because usually servomotor are quite expensive - extremely...
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 03:46:48 PST
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-RC-car-for-beginners-Android-control-over-/
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST
myRobot - DIY Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/myRobot-DIY-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/YYU1/H6MF43Q9/F3HYYU1H6MF43Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/YYU1/H6MF43Q9/F3HYYU1H6MF43Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/YYU1/H6MF43Q9/F3HYYU1H6MF43Q9.SMALL.jpg aneophyte myRobot - DIY Robot Description: Haven’t you always wanted a robot?  One that is affordable, customizable and useful?  One Siren Productions and Evolving Monkeys, in collaboration with eBork Devs, is building an open-source platform that will harness the boom in inexpensive microprocessors coupled w...
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:26:50 PDT
How to build your Modular Vibrating Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-Modular-Vibrating-Robot/
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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 18:26:30 PDT
WLT 1.0 (line tracer) http://www.instructables.com/id/WLT-10/
WLT 1.0 (line tracer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SMALL.jpg Wanka7a Hi! This is my first line tracer robot.I made it about 1 or 2 years ago. Line Tracer is a robot that follows a black line on white background. How does it work? The black color doesn't reflect the light but white does.The line is black on white background.When the line is straight the both...
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Sat, 12 May 2012 07:17:14 PDT
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Lego Claw Attachment 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:29:11 PDT
rSkin - Open Source Robot Skin http://www.instructables.com/id/rSkin-Open-Source-Robot-Skin/
rSkin - Open Source Robot Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8M2T/GV4W34TC/FMT8M2TGV4W34TC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/8M2T/GV4W34TC/FMT8M2TGV4W34TC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:38:38 PST
My Beetlebot(s) http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Beetlebots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/UZBJ/GQ225YT3/F9XUZBJGQ225YT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/UZBJ/GQ225YT3/F9XUZBJGQ225YT3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/UZBJ/GQ225YT3/F9XUZBJGQ225YT3.SMALL.jpg prosper58 So I came across a Make: Weekend Project a couple of years ago and decided to make these. All credits go to Jerome Demers and his Beetlebot Instructable - http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/ So far I've made 2 Beetlebots. Need a demonstration? http://www.youtube.co...
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Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:25:27 PDT
DIY Low Cost Arduino Mobile Development Platform http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Low-Cost-Arduino-Mobile-Development-Platform/
DIY Low Cost Arduino Mobile Development Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/0Q4I/GPLJ1V00/F6Y0Q4IGPLJ1V00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/0Q4I/GPLJ1V00/F6Y0Q4IGPLJ1V00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/0Q4I/GPLJ1V00/F6Y0Q4IGPLJ1V00.SMALL.jpg scottdude93 I have wanted to build my own robot for awhile now. But after many tried and failed attempts, I was losing hope that may ever happen. I discovered that there wasn't a small, robust, super easy to add-on to, robot that was within my budget to get. After hours of research and many robot kits later, ...
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:15:45 PDT
A simple robot mechanism http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-robot-mechanism/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif tilmen A simple robot.
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:24:28 PDT
Ollie- a DIY autonomous robotic blimp http://www.instructables.com/id/Ollie-a-DIY-autonomous-robotic-blimp/
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Fri, 13 May 2011 20:34:21 PDT
making wheels out of plastic bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/making-wheels-out-of-plastic-bottles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOD0/GLWQVBO6/F00EOD0GLWQVBO6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOD0/GLWQVBO6/F00EOD0GLWQVBO6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOD0/GLWQVBO6/F00EOD0GLWQVBO6.SMALL.jpg guibot This is an old idea, finally I have the time to show it to the world. The are bottle shapes that perfectly fit together, you will see how easy it is to create a wheel from two plastic bootles, the video speaks for itself:
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Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:34:09 PDT
Floor Cleaning Robot with Vex Robotics System http://www.instructables.com/id/Floor-Cleaning-Robot-with-Vex-Robotics-System/
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Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:01:17 PDT
Bluetooth your iRobot Roomba! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-your-iRobot-Roomba/
Bluetooth your iRobot Roomba! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/MKRJ/GLFUDNLL/FBMMKRJGLFUDNLL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/MKRJ/GLFUDNLL/FBMMKRJGLFUDNLL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/MKRJ/GLFUDNLL/FBMMKRJGLFUDNLL.SMALL.jpg djsures Group 18+. The iRobot Roomba is a great platform for robotics. The Roomba has a serial interface that accepts commands for controlling and diagnostics. The EZ-B has hardware support for the Roomba, and the EZ-Builder software has controls for the Roomba also. In this instructable, I'm going to ...
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Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:07:25 PDT
Inexpensive Robot Chassis http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Robot-Chassis/
Inexpensive Robot Chassis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/XL4C/GLDHMEKA/F0PXL4CGLDHMEKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/XL4C/GLDHMEKA/F0PXL4CGLDHMEKA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/XL4C/GLDHMEKA/F0PXL4CGLDHMEKA.SMALL.jpg laserline      This is a design for a small robot chassis that is very mobile.  It navigates by dead reckoning, but has I/O pins available for a variety of sensors and actuators.  It is small enough to run indoors, yet robust enough for most lawns and patios.      One constraint I had to deal with was keepin...
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Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:12:10 PDT
Modify A Servo For Continuous Rotation http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-A-Servo-For-Continuous-Rotation/
Modify A Servo For Continuous Rotation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/T3BF/GICYAZ1I/FAJT3BFGICYAZ1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/T3BF/GICYAZ1I/FAJT3BFGICYAZ1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/T3BF/GICYAZ1I/FAJT3BFGICYAZ1I.SMALL.jpg djsures A modified servo can be purchased from various online hobby stores. There are two kinds of servos, Standard and Modified. A modified servo has continuous rotation. There are positive advantage to using servos for robot drivetrain VS DC motor gearsets. The DC motor would require a transistor, re...
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Sat, 1 Jan 2011 20:42:46 PST
a robot i built in 2007 (state champion) http://www.instructables.com/id/a-robot-i-built-in-2007-state-champion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/U6BW/GGMMFE0O/FSDU6BWGGMMFE0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/U6BW/GGMMFE0O/FSDU6BWGGMMFE0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/U6BW/GGMMFE0O/FSDU6BWGGMMFE0O.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs emm nothing to tell about the technical specifications as its well... more of a fancy 3d show
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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:20:07 PST
A robot i built for 2008 World Robot Olympiad open category http://www.instructables.com/id/A-robot-i-built-for-2008-World-Robot-Olympiad-open/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/KHEA/GGK20OWD/F8CKHEAGGK20OWD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/KHEA/GGK20OWD/F8CKHEAGGK20OWD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/KHEA/GGK20OWD/F8CKHEAGGK20OWD.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs World Robot Olympiad 2008 open category "saving global environment" it won the junior high school runners up award held in Yokohama,Japan please have a look at the robot i built in 2009 which won first place in Korea here http://www.instructables.com/id/A-robot-i-built-for-2009-World-Robot-Olympiad...
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Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:15:46 PST
A robot i built for 2009 World Robot Olympiad open category artist robot (champion) http://www.instructables.com/id/A-robot-i-built-for-2009-World-Robot-Olympiad-open/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FOO/BTNU/GGBZPO51/FOOBTNUGGBZPO51.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOO/BTNU/GGBZPO51/FOOBTNUGGBZPO51.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOO/BTNU/GGBZPO51/FOOBTNUGGBZPO51.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs please take a look at the video of it (made during the national level) video of robot in action here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZwF1Y9GgYo sorry, i dont have many pictures of the robot more of the products please have a look at the robot i built in 2008 which won runners-up in Japan http://w...
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Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:06:44 PST
Walking Shoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Shoes/
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Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:56:05 PDT
FrankenDog! DIY Animatronic - Controlling an i-cybie robot dog with a toy piano http://www.instructables.com/id/FrankenDog-DIY-Animatronic-Controlling-an-i-cyb/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/9O6O/G23UUT58/FI69O6OG23UUT58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/9O6O/G23UUT58/FI69O6OG23UUT58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/9O6O/G23UUT58/FI69O6OG23UUT58.SMALL.jpg mskogly Do you have dead toys lying around? In this video tutorial I give new life to a dead i-Cybie robot dog whose “brain” was destroyed after it short circuited and almost caught fire. Learn how to animate the dead! The I-cybie is a cheap AIBO clone with many advanced features, but without a brain there ...
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:08 PST
DIY Vivus the Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vivus-the-Robot/
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:15:47 PDT
Simple Servo Tester http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Servo-Tester/
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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:37:31 PDT
DIY #5 Massive Drawer Bot - A new kind of Artbot http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-5-Massive-Drawer-Bot-A-new-kind-of-Artbot/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Q/QBB2/FWEGK3XT/F6QQBB2FWEGK3XT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Q/QBB2/FWEGK3XT/F6QQBB2FWEGK3XT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Q/QBB2/FWEGK3XT/F6QQBB2FWEGK3XT.SMALL.jpg brigadeneurale Here's our fifth instructable featuring the building of a Drawbot. We use a CD spindle case to add as many pencils as possible. Thanks for watching
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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:53:30 PDT
Paper Transformer (Movie Bumblebee) http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Transformer-Movie-Bumblebee/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5SOD/FVW21BUD/FGN5SODFVW21BUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5SOD/FVW21BUD/FGN5SODFVW21BUD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5SOD/FVW21BUD/FGN5SODFVW21BUD.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated This is the first paper transformer I made and I no it doesn't look much like the real thing but I am working on a better version.Please rate =)
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Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:11:47 PDT
DIY prototypes (robots or art design), with homemade pieces (recycling guide) Part One http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-prototype-robots-or-art-design-with-/
DIY prototypes (robots or art design), with homemade pieces (recycling guide) Part One - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/RRFL/FUNOXGXK/FS4RRFLFUNOXGXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/RRFL/FUNOXGXK/FS4RRFLFUNOXGXK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/RRFL/FUNOXGXK/FS4RRFLFUNOXGXK.SMALL.jpg alesteir This Instructable does not explain how to build some robots or art designs, does not explain how to design them, however it is a guide on how to find materials suitable for construction (mechanichal) of prototype robots (the vast majority of these articles of daily use, almost always end up in the t...
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Wed, 20 May 2009 13:36:54 PDT
DIY Your Life! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Your-Life/
DIY Your Life! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/099X/FSSIKZQX/FBO099XFSSIKZQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/099X/FSSIKZQX/FBO099XFSSIKZQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/099X/FSSIKZQX/FBO099XFSSIKZQX.SMALL.jpg JFDuval If you are a real DIYer, you probably think that a standard way of life is never really adapted to your needs. There is a French proverb that says "Vous n'etes jamais mieux servis que par vous meme"(If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.) and this is the exact reason why I choose to live in...
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Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:49:35 PDT
DIY: How to Build a WiFi Robot Spybot http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-How-to-build-a-wifi-robot-spybot/
DIY: How to Build a WiFi Robot Spybot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/L4JC/FSE8LZAQ/FJFL4JCFSE8LZAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/L4JC/FSE8LZAQ/FJFL4JCFSE8LZAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/L4JC/FSE8LZAQ/FJFL4JCFSE8LZAQ.SMALL.jpg AppleGuy We will be showing you how to build a wifi robot / spybot from scratch. It is a very straight forward project and can easily be handled by a intermediate robot builder. To complete the robot, it will take a couple of hours.Video of complete robot driving:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieb4zxwHs5kIte...
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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:42:02 PDT
BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT. DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/BUILD-YOUR-OWN-ROBOT-DIY/
BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT. DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/U640/FRD89CI5/FULU640FRD89CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/U640/FRD89CI5/FULU640FRD89CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/U640/FRD89CI5/FULU640FRD89CI5.SMALL.jpg jrubiogtz This Instructable shows how to build a basic robot in the simplest way. You only need a few tools and a little time ... There are two ways to build your own basic robot1.- One is to make your own PCB. Learning a bit of electronics and other skills. Have some experience in electronics and putting...
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Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:46:45 PST
The Many faces of the Instructables Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Many-faces-of-the-Instructables-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/X0B6/FPBKY3JQ/FDNX0B6FPBKY3JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/X0B6/FPBKY3JQ/FDNX0B6FPBKY3JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/X0B6/FPBKY3JQ/FDNX0B6FPBKY3JQ.SMALL.gif Keith-Kid The Instructables robot, the beloved mascot of Instructables.com has become a symbol of DIY for some, who wish to express their love of making and their appreciation of instructables through it. These are the many faces of the instructables robot, created by instructable members themselves.
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Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:14:43 PST
Low Cost Water Flow Sensor and Ambient Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Water-Flow-Sensor-and-Ambient-Display/
Low Cost Water Flow Sensor and Ambient Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SMALL.jpg staceyk Water is a precious resource. Millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water, and as many as 4000 children die from water contaminated illnesses every day. Yet, we continue to be wasteful with our resources. The overarching goal of this project is to motivate more sustainable water us...
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Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:27:38 PST
Robots http://www.instructables.com/id/Robots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/MYKJ/FN82NZ5U/F69MYKJFN82NZ5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/MYKJ/FN82NZ5U/F69MYKJFN82NZ5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/MYKJ/FN82NZ5U/F69MYKJFN82NZ5U.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Instructables has nearly endless resources for robot based projects. Whether your hacking up your robotic vacuum or building self replicating robots from scratch, our robot projects will satisfy all of your brain's electronic impulses. You can learn how to build robots by following the easy step-by...
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:10:10 PST
Build A Cookie Monster Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Autonomous-Cookie-Monster-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/U90E/FN82TZN1/FU4U90EFN82TZN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/U90E/FN82TZN1/FU4U90EFN82TZN1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/U90E/FN82TZN1/FU4U90EFN82TZN1.SMALL.jpg djsures Hello everyone! My newest robot is a little out of my ordinary but still keeps with my robot pet theme. The code has evolved from K@ to K9 to Wall-E and now resides in my Cookie Monster. Watch the video: You Tube The code had been modified to give cookie monster a realistic walking motion. The fr...
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Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:57:45 PST
Build an autonomous Wall-E Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-autonomous-Wall-E-Robot/
Build an autonomous Wall-E Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SMALL.jpg djsures Hi! After a kabillion requests, here you go! This robot is running the EZ-B available at http://www.ez-robot.com First a little introduction, watch the vide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJiMUzJHYFk I started off with the toy titled "Interactive Wall-E". Available at toys'r'us current price $34....
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Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:11:01 PDT
G1 Optimus Prime Paper Transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/G1_Optimus_Prime_Paper_Transformer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/2G3X/FITUPN3V/FYL2G3XFITUPN3V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/2G3X/FITUPN3V/FYL2G3XFITUPN3V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/2G3X/FITUPN3V/FYL2G3XFITUPN3V.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated This is an Optimus Prime paper transformer i made. I am hoping that this will inspire people to make there very own design. Please rate =)
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Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:58:37 PDT
Ard-e: The robot with an Arduino as a brain http://www.instructables.com/id/Ard-e-The-robot-with-an-Arduino-as-a-brain/
Ard-e: The robot with an Arduino as a brain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/W6W8/FIES1WG8/F1IW6W8FIES1WG8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/W6W8/FIES1WG8/F1IW6W8FIES1WG8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/W6W8/FIES1WG8/F1IW6W8FIES1WG8.SMALL.jpg imadami How to create an open source Arduino controlled robot for under $100. Hopefully after reading this instructable you will be able to take your first step into robotics. Ard-e cost about $90 to $130 depending on how much spare electronics you have lying around. The main costs are: Arduino Diecimel...
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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 01:10:30 PDT
How to make a paintball silencer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-paintball-silencer/
How to make a paintball silencer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCK4/FI42NGYK/FZWPCK4FI42NGYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCK4/FI42NGYK/FZWPCK4FI42NGYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCK4/FI42NGYK/FZWPCK4FI42NGYK.SMALL.jpg MrAngryPants ############################################################################################################DISCLAIMER############################################I am not responsible for any injuries deaths or felonies you cause with this device.######################################################...
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Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:53 PDT
How to make huge posters. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-huge-posters./
How to make huge posters. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Featured, front page on 4/06/08! :-) This Instructables shows you how to make huge posters, with just an image in JPEG format, a computer, printer, and tape. Let's get to work! I hope you like my Instructable, don't forget to rate, or comment! Items. TapeScissors (optional)ComputerHandshttp...
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Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:53:50 PDT
The becoming of a bonded hand http://www.instructables.com/id/The-becoming-of-a-bonded-hand/
The becoming of a bonded hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/04PE/FEHJYCMX/FL104PEFEHJYCMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/04PE/FEHJYCMX/FL104PEFEHJYCMX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/04PE/FEHJYCMX/FL104PEFEHJYCMX.SMALL.jpg nejo0017 Not quick, but dirty! Here you get a step by step intro, how to weld a static-robot-extremity and how to plan a simple stand from solid wood. Enjoy and remake it if you like. Planning the construction a) Strain your brain and think about the part you want to shape:- Think about the time you want...
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:30:41 PDT
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Router---60x60x5---JunkBot/
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SMALL.jpg russaanderson This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of this Instructable is not to show a full step by step progression but rather to pass along my experiences with making my own CNC...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:56:07 PST
Making an Android For less than 30$ http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Android-For-less-than-30/
Making an Android For less than 30$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Y7D3/FA0CVGZA/F01Y7D3FA0CVGZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Y7D3/FA0CVGZA/F01Y7D3FA0CVGZA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Y7D3/FA0CVGZA/F01Y7D3FA0CVGZA.SMALL.jpg loup226 this android can talk,can listen,and with some tuning with a voice recognizer software, it will open and close many different application.You can make an infinity of cool desing You need a:Web cam 7$Microphone 1$speakers 1$LED light 50 centssensitive light 50 centsSmall LCD screen 18 $styrofoam head...
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Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:42:00 PST
How to Build A Walking Robot - Passive Walker http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-A-Walking-Robot---Passive-Walker/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SMALL.jpg tycoyoken How to build a passive walker by PVC tubes, no battery required, I show you how to build 1 for just 8 bucks, very easy, just watch my video instruction. (a little slant and mat are required)
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Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:39:02 PST