Instructables: exploring - technology - robots - electronics - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 09:08:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 Vortex-Drive Micro ROV (ROVVor) http://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Drive-Micro-ROV-ROVVor/
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By: leevonk

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Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:08:40 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...
By: russaanderson

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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:56:07 PST
Tree Climbing Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Tree-Climbing-Robot/
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By: ben_k

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Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:32:00 PDT
The Easter Solar Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easter-Solar-Engine/
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By: TinkerJim

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Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:58:32 PST