Instructables: exploring - technology - robots - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 Seed Spreading Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Spreading-Robot/
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:18:24 PDT
Build STEMbot1 - A Robot That Makes Programming Fun and Easy http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-STEMbot1-A-Robot-That-Makes-Programming-Fu/
Build STEMbot1 - A Robot That Makes Programming Fun and Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics The modern smartphone or tablet (mobile device) has more computing power than desktop computers had just 10 years ago. Modern mobile devices are full of sensors including: GPS, compass, 3-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc and are well connected via cellular network, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Chances a...
By: emgrobotics

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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:52:13 PDT
James - Your first Arduino Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/James-Your-first-Arduino-Robot/
James - Your first Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SMALL.jpg chickenparmi So you want to make a robot? Don't know where to start? How about you learn how to make a robot with me and make James! James was made as part of a Robotics Class I teach to a few high school students. I called him James in memory of my late Grandfather James Manning Edwards who passed away 14-3-20...
By: chickenparmi

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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:13:23 PDT
Build a Paper RoboBee Model http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Paper-Robobee-Model/
Build a Paper RoboBee Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SMALL.jpg hahvahdsquah Have you ever seen miniature flying robotic insects in movies? That might sound like something completely out of science fiction, but believe it or not, engineers at the Harvard Microrobotics Lab are actually working on a bug-sized flying robot called the "RoboBee": While this Instructable won'...
By: hahvahdsquah

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Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:50:02 PDT
Cheap, Sturdy, 1-Hour Quadcopter http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Sturdy-1-Hour-Quadcopter/
Cheap, Sturdy, 1-Hour Quadcopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SMALL.jpg marhar Here's a quadcopter build that we did in under an hour to win a bet.  We've got some experience building and took some shortcuts (such as using a flight controller from another unit, saving us the time of having to configure it), but I think it's reasonable to say that most makers could build this f...
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Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:18:35 PDT
Micro paper robots (cyborg crab) http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-paper-robots-cyborg-crab/
Micro paper robots (cyborg crab) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SMALL.jpg lockershop Its a hexapod robot, its only 12 mm high and its made almost entirely from paper ! Each of the mechanized insect's legs are fully articulated and it has the capacity to move at speeds of up to 240 steps per minute. Once built this robot can move sideways much like a crab and the legs have a synchro...
By: lockershop

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Sat, 1 Jun 2013 09:55:03 PDT
The Boss Box Bot http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boss-Box-Bot/
The Boss Box Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Welcome to the Boss Box Bot instructable, or as we like to call it, the Bo-Bo Bot. The Bo-Bo Bot was designed to use extremely low cost materials to allow people to construct a robot without high-priced kits. Our Bo-Bo Bot will be made using various tools such as AutoCAD, Corel Draw, and a laser cut...
By: sphsengineering

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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:37 PDT
Maddie the Photonic Robot Cockroach: a solar powered Madagascar cockroach that runs faster than your cat 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...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 08:42:46 PDT
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method 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...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT
Plant Host Drone http://www.instructables.com/id/Plant-Host-Drone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SMALL.jpg Stephenverstraete Easy and cheap to make P.H.D. (Plant host drone) With this you’ll never have to worry that your plant stands in the shades, always the best light for your favourite houseplant! When you put the Robot in direct sunlight it will not run and he will just sit there and enjoy the sun, but when the day g...
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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:03:36 PDT
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot v2 ( Revisited ) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot-The-BeetleBot-v2-Revisite/
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot v2 ( Revisited ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SMALL.jpg robomaniac This is the beetle robot instructables revisited a la MythBusters style! I originally made a instructables about my beetle robot version 1. It is now time to show you a new version of this wonderful robot. This new version is much easier to build and fool proof! The beetle robot (Beetle bot), is a...
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Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:46:15 PDT
Self Balancing Segway Instructabot 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...
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:03:20 PDT
How To Make an Obstacle Avoiding Arduino Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-an-Obstacle-Avoiding-Arduino-Robot/
How To Make an Obstacle Avoiding Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SMALL.jpg generalgeek314 Hello all! In this Instructable I'll be showing you how to make a robot similar to the "Mobile Arduino Experimental Platform" (MAEP) that I made. It is equipped with two motors that can steer the robot and the ability to see obstacles in front of it with a PING))) ultrasonic sensor.  With the attac...
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Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:13:43 PST
Solar robotic beam robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-robotic-beam-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SMALL.jpg banlanji This is a solar which based on solarengine.it is a car.
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:06:22 PDT
Easy and Simple Arduino Robot Arm http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Simple-Arduino-Robot-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SMALL.jpg martzsam Hello fellow iblers! This is to serve as a small guide to replicating my most recent project; an Arduino based robotic arm. First off I would like to acknowledge the help of Instructables user steveastrouk for getting me started on the programming, and my good friend Sean Ulrich for spending 6 hou...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:26:16 PDT
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT
Robotic arm with conveyor, able to assembly work pieces underway 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...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:38:37 PDT
Giant Computer-Controlled Robotic Arm Made of Old Cardboard Boxes 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 ...
By: CBRobot

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:26:13 PDT
Hacking the Hexbug Spider XL to Add Computer Vision Using an Android Smartphone 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...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:32:12 PDT
Air-Powered Soft Robotic Gripper 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

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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:31:57 PDT
Building an Android Basic Programmable Tank for Less Than $50.00 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...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:21:01 PST
Hexapod Robot based on FPGA 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...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:09 PST
Autonomous Sumo Combat Robot with Pneumatic Flipper - How to 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...
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:30:30 PST
Robotic Spider V8 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

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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST
Robot Cloning by DIY 3d printers! 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...
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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:38:38 PST
Hack a TowerPro Micro Servo to Spin 360 / Continuous Rotation 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

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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:33:13 PST
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) 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...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST
Droid solar charging station 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...
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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:40:05 PST
Alternative Design for Randofo's Simple Bot "Walker" 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...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:47 PST
Wall-e Project - Push toy Modified with an EZ-B http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-e-Project-Push-toy-Modified-with-an-EZ-B/
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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:09 PST
Robo-Rooter- 3lb Combat Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Robo-Rooter-3lb-Combat-Robot/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:08:59 PST
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/
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Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:19:20 PDT
Keres, a pocket sized fighting robot. http://www.instructables.com/id/Keres-a-pocket-sized-fighting-robot/
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:09:19 PST
My Mini Sumobot (500g Prototype) 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...
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Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:20:20 PST
Extra simple walking mechanism http://www.instructables.com/id/Extra-simple-walking-mechanism/
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Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:04:12 PST
Automaton Hand 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...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST
Build a Simple Walking Robot Leg http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Simple-Robot-Leg/
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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:49:40 PST
A New Way to Make an Aluminium Alloy Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/A-New-Way-to-Make-an-Aluminium-Alloy-Robot/
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:25:49 PST
Standing Linear Actuator; powered by Modtronix http://www.instructables.com/id/Standing-Linear-Actuator-powered-by-Modtronix/
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:51:39 PST
Make a wall avoiding Robot! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-wall-avoiding-Robot!/
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Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:27:18 PDT
Robot Caterpillar Tank Treads, Johnny Five Style - 3D Print 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...
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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:40 PST
Push-Start a Comatose Furby http://www.instructables.com/id/Push-Start-a-Comatose-Furby/
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Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:18:14 PDT
Simple Robotics for Beginners! http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics-for-Beginners/
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 PST
Podpadstudios R4-P17 Droid 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 ...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:31:34 PST
Podpadstudios. T3-M4 Droid build 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...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:07:17 PST
Podpadstudios. K9. Dr Who. 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....
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:36:25 PST
Robot Voice: How To Make Any Circuit Talk http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Voice-How-To-Make-Any-Circuit-Talk/
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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:03:40 PST
Bug-Catching Spider in Web, Part 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bug-Catching-Spider-in-Web-Part-1/
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:09:04 PST
Podpadstudios. R6.E1. Astromech. Emy 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...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:06:47 PST
Podpadstudios. Star Wars R11.E1. Astromech (Zoe) 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...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:26:09 PDT