http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:53:57 UTC BLOX v1.01 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2008 07:56:07 UTC 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 08:30:34 UTC 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 23:32:36 UTC 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 19:09:33 UTC 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 19:53:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Controlled-Marble-Maze/
Servo Controlled Marble Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/U801/FWYHT9JR/F6AU801FWYHT9JR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/U801/FWYHT9JR/F6AU801FWYHT9JR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/U801/FWYHT9JR/F6AU801FWYHT9JR.SMALL.jpg CarlS This is version of the classic marble labyrinth, where the pan and tilt are controlled by hobby servos. With the servos, you can work the maze with an R/C controller or a PC etc. We built this one to be used with TeleToyland, and you can try it out live at the TeleToyland Marble Maze, and a secon...
By: CarlS

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:08:44 UTC 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...
By: DancingFish

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 06:07:20 UTC 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 17:28:40 UTC 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 15:28:22 UTC 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 17:11:55 UTC 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 15:45:10 UTC 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 20:44:45 UTC 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 14:22:00 UTC 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 17:17:08 UTC 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 »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 03:23:56 UTC 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 15:51:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mimbo-A-Friendly-Robot/
Mimbo - A Friendly Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SMALL.jpg wkl Mimbo is a friendly robot who mimics your emotions. He has a cardboard box body, an iPhone for a face, and a Processing sketch for a brain.   Build the Body Mimbo's body is made out of a single sheet of cardboard. The best way to make the body is to first glue the pattern on the cardb...
By: wkl

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:33:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-autonomous-Wall-E-Robot/
Build an autonomous Wall-E Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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....
By: djsures

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:11:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wendell-the-Robot/
Wendell the Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan UPDATE: 12/21/2011 - Robot Zombie Dance, Smaller head (see below) Born in dreams of 1980's,  realized today. What follows is my proposed design for a robot. A robot with a simple design, that is easy to share and change.  A robot you can build with a hand saw or a laser cutter; from cardboard or ...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:25:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/OCCUPI-Bot/
OCCU(PI) Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning from the lessons of the 1%, I set forth to outsource our occupy-related labor to a robotic workforce. Robots obviously have many advantages over their human counterparts. For instance, robots never get tired, they don't get cold, they don't sleep, nor eat, don't require tents, and when arme...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:14:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Cockroach-20/
Solar Cockroach 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DKRD/GTUGNP88/FJ5DKRDGTUGNP88.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DKRD/GTUGNP88/FJ5DKRDGTUGNP88.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DKRD/GTUGNP88/FJ5DKRDGTUGNP88.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman Awhile back I made a little instructable on how to make a simple Solar Cockroach virbobot out of a 1.5V solar cell and a little vibrating motor. People seemed to enjoy making them and I enjoyed giving them away as odd gifts to my friends instead of buying them real birthday gifts. All was good in t...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:54:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Playful-Puppy-Robot/
Playful Puppy Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/NQSD/GT9U9X2K/FH4NQSDGT9U9X2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/NQSD/GT9U9X2K/FH4NQSDGT9U9X2K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/NQSD/GT9U9X2K/FH4NQSDGT9U9X2K.SMALL.jpg OddBot This guide will show you how to make a surprisingly simple puppy robot in just 3-4 hours. No soldering is required and it is Arduino compatible for easy programming. The kit with all parts except batteries is now being sold! The controller comes with an ATmega8 but this is easily upgradeable if req...
By: OddBot

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:23:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-SpurtBot-Line-Follower/
Build a SpurtBot Line Follower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/IBY2/GSLF2SXK/FSGIBY2GSLF2SXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/IBY2/GSLF2SXK/FSGIBY2GSLF2SXK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/IBY2/GSLF2SXK/FSGIBY2GSLF2SXK.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome NOTE: Before you decide to build this robot, please read my newer Instructable on building a SpurtBot Shadow Runner robot. The new design uses a solderless breadboard, so after you build the robot, you can experiment with your own circuits to control the robot in new ways. OK, carry on. SPURT s...
By: ignoblegnome

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:09:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rave-Rover-Mobile-Dance-Stage/
Rave Rover - Mobile Dance Stage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SMALL.jpg cwilliamson8 Rave Rover was designed and built to be a portable dance platform for parties, raves, and any other trouble we can get into! I will go into as much detail as I can explaining the entire build process, and where to find parts and other accessories. Be sure to check out more information, including par...
By: cwilliamson8

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:00:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-Gripper-Syringe-Powered/
Universal Gripper - Syringe Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/9CBS/GRFN3A2Q/FNV9CBSGRFN3A2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/9CBS/GRFN3A2Q/FNV9CBSGRFN3A2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/9CBS/GRFN3A2Q/FNV9CBSGRFN3A2Q.SMALL.jpg techiebot The “universal gripper” developed by researchers from Cornell University, the University of Chicago, and iRobot inspired me to create my own version. The YouTube video is quite impressive. The gripper can form around very asymmetrical and smooth shapes and still pick up the object. I gathered the ...
By: techiebot

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:59:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tree-Climbing-Robot/
Tree Climbing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SMALL.jpg Technochicken After I got comfortable programming and building with an Arduino, I decided to build a robot.  I did not have any particular type in mind, so I wracked my brain (and the internet) for cool robot ideas.  Eventually, somehow the idea popped into my head to build a robot that could climb trees.  At fir...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:32:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Furby-Brain-Surgery/
Furby Brain Surgery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SMALL.jpg monkeywidget Maybe you have a sick Furby which doesn't act properly. Maybe you have a dead Furby.  How you got it is not important. Maybe you want to see how Furby works. Maybe you want to make Furby into a animatronic puppet. The goal of this project is to strip Furby down and remove his brain, leaving his ot...
By: monkeywidget

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 02:22:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-top-energy-seed/
Desktop energy seed lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/US73/FSFOIP2L/FUMUS73FSFOIP2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/US73/FSFOIP2L/FUMUS73FSFOIP2L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/US73/FSFOIP2L/FUMUS73FSFOIP2L.SMALL.jpg robomaniac Hello everyone,Today I will show you something very interesting. It is not a killing robot or skynet (not yet).It is a desktop ambiant light that use dead alkaline battery to power itself. This design can hold up to 15 batteries. It use a single joules thief circuit to power 50 LED! The idea came wh...
By: robomaniac

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:26:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ollie-a-DIY-autonomous-robotic-blimp/
Ollie- a DIY autonomous robotic blimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GQUH/GNNHTMYI/FBMGQUHGNNHTMYI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GQUH/GNNHTMYI/FBMGQUHGNNHTMYI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GQUH/GNNHTMYI/FBMGQUHGNNHTMYI.SMALL.jpg pritika.16 Ollie is an open source blimp-based autonomous and ambient robot that dwells in human habitats. Ollie is observant, often flying in a manner suggesting curiosity for the world around him. Ollie reacts to voices by excitedly flapping his wings, communicating his friendliness and eagerness to be notic...
By: pritika.16

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 03:34:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Uniwheel-Toy-Thing-Mutt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SMALL.jpg JimRD After watching the animated movie Robots for the nth time I thought it would be cool to have one of those speedy unicycle robots and after much ruminating came up with the following project. For a step-by-step instructable on how to build this toy, go here: h...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 15:09:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/POLYRO-oPen-sOurce-friendLY-RObot/
POLYRO (oPen sOurce friendLY RObot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SMALL.jpg UglyBuddha This is an instructable on building a relatively low-cost wheeled robot platform for developing ROS applications. Think of ROS as an operating system for your robot (providing hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more). THIS ROBOT IS ...
By: UglyBuddha

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 00:35:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:34:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Claw-1/
The Claw. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SMALL.jpg AntMan232 This is how to build... The Claw. The Claw is my awesome 3 fingered robotic gripper. it is controlled with a servo, and can be attached to another servo which acts as a "wrist". To see what it should look like, there is a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7vCUfmeNU. (for the NRW contes...
By: AntMan232

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:11:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Sumo-Bot-Science-Olympiad-2011-Rule/
How to Make a Sumo Bot (Science Olympiad 2011 Rules) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SMALL.jpg AlphaFire This Sumo Bot was the Century High School, from Rochester, Minnesota, Science Olympiad Team's entry into the State Competition on March 5, 2011. Although we didn't do so well (25th out of 32 teams), I still decided to showcase my hard work, and to provide tips for other people. Here's a brief overv...
By: AlphaFire

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:38:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-Kun-WobblyBot-Simple-Self-Balancing-Two-Whee/
Domo Kun WobblyBot, Simple Self Balancing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SMALL.jpg Chein A self balancing two-wheel robot that wobbles, hence the name WobblyBot. Quite possibly the simplest design for a robot that could (sort of) balance itself on two wheels, without the use of accelerometer, gyroscope or microcontroller. A great weekend project, and do check out the video to ...
By: Chein

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 10:20:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanized-Android-Figure/
Mechanized Android Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SMALL.jpg tanabata These Android figures are cute, but they don't actually do anything. Let's change that. Have a look at the video: These are the steps to make an Android that reacts to sound, moves it's head, sends out Morse Code messages and displays some cool light patterns. In the video...
By: tanabata

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:45:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Fish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom This is sadly another mere photo-instructable.  This was built before I discovered instructables, and sadly before I started taking pictures of steps along the way.  My buddy Paul was always telling em to document my builds, pesky hindsight!  Video to be posted soon - Oh look-ee videos posted! ...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2011 04:34:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Penguin-Torso/
Animatronic Penguin Torso - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SMALL.jpg djsfantasi I had a dream of developing an animated Christmas Holiday Season display, potentially as a fund raiser for the arts. My original idea was to use puppets as characters, but reading and investigating made me curious as to whether I could build an animatronic penguin. This instructable concentrates o...
By: djsfantasi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:22:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PIXARs-AUTO/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Even though it's fairly unlikely I will be posting a step by step Instructable on him I figured, what with National Robot Week, I could still share a couple of photos of one of my earliest PIXAR builds the villainous Autopilot from WALL·E.   Back in the spring of 2009, when I was the Public Represe...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:35:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Robot-from-TRASH/
Solar Powered Robot from TRASH!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SMALL.jpg martzsam Update; My age category for the contest is 13-18 because I am fifteen. :) Yes, the title explains it pretty well. In this Instructable I will show you step by step how to construct a light sensitive, solar powered, robot. All you need is some parts that can easily be found in the trash or in your b...
By: martzsam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:31:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblebot-Gigantic-Bubble-Generator/
Bubblebot: Gigantic Bubble Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SMALL.jpg zvizvi Welcome Here is one grand weekend project! Make this awesome Bubble Bot: While being a bit lengthy and requiring experience with Arduino, this contraption is bound to grant you infinite glory among your friends, toddlers and grownups alike! Avast, then! What You Need Here's a list of t...
By: zvizvi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:32:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Eyes/
Animatronic Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SMALL.jpg djsfantasi This instructable shows how I made a set of eyes for an animatronic robot character. They only move from side to side, but have working eyelids. (18+) I actually modified a manually controlled set of DIY puppet eyes, to use servos. Hence, I originally performed the steps in a drastically different ...
By: djsfantasi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:01:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-arm-controlled-by-NES-gamepad/
Robotic arm controlled by NES gamepad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SMALL.jpg brunoip In this instructable I gonna try to describe how to make a robotic arm with parts from a printer, and control it using a NES gamepad. It may look like a hard work but I have prepared templates for all the parts and I try to take pictures for all the angles in order to make it simple. Also it is a r...
By: brunoip

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:58:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Automotive-Ultrasonic-Sensors/
Hacking Automotive Ultrasonic Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/XTNA/GIJG3TSA/FO1XTNAGIJG3TSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/XTNA/GIJG3TSA/FO1XTNAGIJG3TSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/XTNA/GIJG3TSA/FO1XTNAGIJG3TSA.SMALL.jpg jimk3038 This instructable will show you how to hack / reuse a common Bosch automotive ultrasonic sensor(s).  The sensor in this instructable is a very common sensor that can be found in junkyards all over the world.  The hope is that this information will allow folks to reuse these sensors in wonderful ne...
By: jimk3038

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:01:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Cockroach-Virbobot/
Solar Cockroach Virbobot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/59A9/GIWZLMC3/FQN59A9GIWZLMC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/59A9/GIWZLMC3/FQN59A9GIWZLMC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/59A9/GIWZLMC3/FQN59A9GIWZLMC3.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman *** The 1.5V solar cells and little nokia vibrating motors can no longer be found online.  I've written a new guide using new parts.*** I had a blast making bristlebots with my 4th grade science club a few weeks ago, so I started thinking up new ways to make simple vibrobots to give away as gifts. ...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:01:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SADbot-the-Seasonally-Affected-Drawing-robot/
SADbot: the Seasonally Affected Drawing robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SMALL.jpg dustynrobots SADbot was created in collaboration with Ben Leduc-Mills for the window gallery at the Eyebeam Art + Technology Center. The main idea was to use solar energy to power a drawing machine that could interact with people outside the window through light sensors. You can re-create this project to install...
By: dustynrobots

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 03:37:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scrub/
Simple Bots: Scrub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SMALL.jpg randofo As part of my effort to make our life easier through robotics, I have made a low-cost cleaning bot called Scrub Bot. This state of the art cleaning robot is great at polishing floors and shining glass tables (provided that you soap it up first). It also disperses small particulates evenly across you...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:56:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydraulic-robot-made-of-cardboard-and-scotch-duct-/
Hydraulic robot made of cardboard and scotch duct tape. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MLCM/GGPEU4YC/F4BMLCMGGPEU4YC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MLCM/GGPEU4YC/F4BMLCMGGPEU4YC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MLCM/GGPEU4YC/F4BMLCMGGPEU4YC.SMALL.jpg Nelson_Yepez [ please give me a vote for the contest if you like the instructable, thanks] I always wanted to do this project but in all the guides i always found that you need some kind of wood cutting skills and/or tools. So … I decided to make a simple hydraulic robot with cardboard, reinforce and hold by du...
By: Nelson_Yepez

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:26:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-Drink-Mixer/
Robotic Drink Mixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/OP2M/GE7LEUR8/FR5OP2MGE7LEUR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/OP2M/GE7LEUR8/FR5OP2MGE7LEUR8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/OP2M/GE7LEUR8/FR5OP2MGE7LEUR8.SMALL.jpg jamiep It's time to head back to college and that means lots of fun, parties, and EPIC TAILGATING!  (Go Razorbacks!) BUILD A ROBOTIC DRINK MIXER! This is a portable system that can mix over 5,000 drinks on demand from a laptop computer.  Build it and they will come! Here is what the Robotic Drink Mixer ...
By: jamiep

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:40:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Inchworm/
Simple Bots: Inchworm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SMALL.jpg randofo If you can count on only one thing, it would be a ruler. Now, don't get me wrong. I am not talking about supreme despots for life, or anything of that sort. The rulers that I am referring to are the measuring kind. After all, how can you not count on something with so many sequential numbers? That i...
By: randofo

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