http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:47:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Music-with-Makeblock/
Making Music with Makeblock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SMALL.jpg Makerworks Makeblock is an aluminum extrusion based construction system that provides an integrated solution for aspects of mechanics, electronics and software design. With Makeblock you can make professional robots, toy machines or even art-ware. It's super easy-to-use and helps bring your creations to life. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Tachometer-RPM-Sensor-for-Brushed/
Cheap and Easy Tachometer (RPM Sensor) for Brushed DC Motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XCRV/HHYLVUU2/FGTXCRVHHYLVUU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XCRV/HHYLVUU2/FGTXCRVHHYLVUU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XCRV/HHYLVUU2/FGTXCRVHHYLVUU2.SMALL.jpg CalcProgrammer1 I just came up with a very simple, easy to implement, and very cheap way to monitor the RPM of brushed DC motors.  It would also work on brushless motors but there are better ways for them (counting phase changes) so I'd only recommend this for motors that otherwise have no means of determining spee...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:16:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ben-A-Light-Following-Breadboard-Arduino-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SMALL.jpg chickenparmi Ben the Light Following Breadboard Arduino Robot is the second robot I have made to help teach robotics to high school students in a class I teach voluntarily. The first robot also has its own Instructable which can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/James-Your-first-Arduino-Robot/ The v...
By: chickenparmi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:47:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LIGHT-FOLLOWING-SIMPLE-SPURT-ROBOT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SMALL.jpg makesomeso hai guys this is my simple light following spurt robot.The things you needed to build this robot are: 1) two BC337 NPN transistors 2) two LDR's 3)two 100 RPM DC motors 4) one 9v battery holder 5) one breadboard 6) some wires OPTIONAL 1) wheels 2) some pins ( for connecting wires in breadboard ) ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Spreading-Robot/
Seed Spreading Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SMALL.jpg randofo Last summer it was brought to my attention that you could buy nearly everything you needed for automated lawn care but a seed spreading robot. This intrigued me. For starters, why on Earth would anyone make lawn care robots in the first place? There are countless reasons this seems like a bad idea. ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:18:24 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beast-Bot-QuadCopter/
Beast Bot QuadCopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/YT4F/HHOFXGCL/FU3YT4FHHOFXGCL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/YT4F/HHOFXGCL/FU3YT4FHHOFXGCL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/YT4F/HHOFXGCL/FU3YT4FHHOFXGCL.SMALL.jpg UniCycleRob Hey guys! This is beast Bot , It is a quad copter design that I have mad on CAD . The idea would be to print it out in 3D off the CAD files , attach the components and fly =D . The Quad is designed to fit some Parkfly motors from HK , and I designed the camera mount system for a RTR Fatshark FPV set...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:23:29 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:13:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Light-Tracking-Robot-Critter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YS3Y/HHMI8VXQ/FYDYS3YHHMI8VXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YS3Y/HHMI8VXQ/FYDYS3YHHMI8VXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YS3Y/HHMI8VXQ/FYDYS3YHHMI8VXQ.SMALL.jpg Science Buddies Based on the popular Bristlebot robot design, this robot is built from two toothbrushes, two motors, and two light sensors that can steer left or right toward a light source. For full directions, see the "Build a Light-Tracking Robot Critter" robotics engineering Project Idea at Science Buddies: htt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:49:07 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:50:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Multirotor/
How to build a Multirotor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S23I/HHMI6IZX/FPOS23IHHMI6IZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S23I/HHMI6IZX/FPOS23IHHMI6IZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S23I/HHMI6IZX/FPOS23IHHMI6IZX.SMALL.jpg Jared_Reabow the photo you see was taken from my first ever copter which i built in 2 hours. Price range can vary drastically, if you use this tutorial to build an quadcopter, your price range will be rouphly $290 with gps and telemetry however if you chose an octocopter you will be looking at upwards of $700 ...
By: Jared_Reabow

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Supercharged-Thymio/
How to Make a Supercharged Thymio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SMALL.jpg woodlandtech Do you want to make your Thymio faster than it already is? Then this is the project for you! The extra large wheels make it easier for the Thymio to drive over things. If the Thymio isn't able to drive over it, then it will flip over and use its regular wheels to move away.  How to Super...
By: woodlandtech

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:34:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eremote-Thymio-2000/
Eremote Thymio 2000 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2GR/HHJO9H9M/FAVB2GRHHJO9H9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2GR/HHJO9H9M/FAVB2GRHHJO9H9M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2GR/HHJO9H9M/FAVB2GRHHJO9H9M.SMALL.jpg woodlandtech A remote controlled thymio robot. Base code used in purple mode with some of our own code added. Program the Remote Materials: OneForAll Universal Remote integration with Thymio Robot How to program a remote to a thymio: 1. Set THYMIO to the pre-programmed PURPLE mode 2. Press and hold the SET ...
By: woodlandtech

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:31:09 PDT 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...
By: marhar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:18:35 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 09:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Astromech-Fusion-Power-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CBM0/HH2VJMR0/F5NCBM0HH2VJMR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CBM0/HH2VJMR0/F5NCBM0HH2VJMR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CBM0/HH2VJMR0/F5NCBM0HH2VJMR0.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios A while back to created a droid solar charger but have always wanted to make a more authentic looking Droid Fusion Furnace as seen in Empire strikes back. The idea was to make a fully functioning charging unit one which could be used at events next to the Droids. The unit charges both 12 and 24v sys...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 00:20:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-200-Robotic-Hand-Part-2-The-Controller-A/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SMALL.jpg aaronthomen I designed and built this robotic hand and the controller for less than $200.  The fingers and thumb are controlled by servo motors.  The first video shows the hand in action.  The second video shows how to make the controller. Visit my website for an Arduino sketch to make it all work: www.Surfing...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:29 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplest-Line-Follower-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9L7S/HH2LF6FW/FOW9L7SHH2LF6FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9L7S/HH2LF6FW/FOW9L7SHH2LF6FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/9L7S/HH2LF6FW/FOW9L7SHH2LF6FW.SMALL.jpg Samartist a few days ago, i saw a robot at... http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRODUCTION-24/ to be honest, the circuitry was a mess to see, although the schematic was simple, so i made a new PCB of it, and redesigned a little things, to get a very neat and small circuit of it.... this circuit needs:- 1.L...
By: Samartist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-LadyBug-simple-cheap-vibrobot/
Make LadyBug simple cheap vibrobot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/VVPR/HGU2P1IA/FPLVVPRHGU2P1IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/VVPR/HGU2P1IA/FPLVVPRHGU2P1IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/VVPR/HGU2P1IA/FPLVVPRHGU2P1IA.SMALL.jpg Mic100 The first video I watched on youtube had surprised me with its simplicity and imagination of its author, it was the vibromotor his old laptop he had mounted on the head of a toothbrush, a simple robot, it was really surprising? Since I have seen many others, some of which were IR drived but this sim...
By: Mic100

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:20:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-pictures-and-create-fonts-using-the-Do/
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SMALL.jpg OddBot If you are reading this before 31st of July, 2013 then there is a contest with prizes running. See here for details. Doodle Bot is a simple robotic platform that is ideal for hobbyist and students learning the basics of robot locomotion. The robot has 2 geared motors for locomotion and 1 servo to r...
By: OddBot

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Balancing-Beam/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SMALL.jpg JimRD This is a video of a ball balancing beam mechanism I constructed. Fun little experiment that didn't work as expected but did return some useful information for further modifications that might make it work. Mechanism is a simple geared motor connected to a balance beam. The ball serves as a  switch...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:54:49 PDT 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...
By: gosphero

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-PD-Proportional-Derivative-Line-Follower/
Line Following Robot with Basic PD (Proportional-Derivative) control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 This Instructable  will demonstrate how to use PD (Proporational-Derivative) control in a simple line follower. The example uses the line follower developed in the Basic Line Follower Instructable :   http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-following-Robot-with-Arduino/ The following components will b...
By: ZRob314

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:44:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Torque-Encoded-DC-Motors-for-Robots-from-Car-/
High Torque Encoded DC Motors for Robots from Car Window Motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/C8E2/HGH715O0/F76C8E2HGH715O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/C8E2/HGH715O0/F76C8E2HGH715O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/C8E2/HGH715O0/F76C8E2HGH715O0.SMALL.jpg msaleiro Hi! This instructable will show you how to modify car window lifting motors that you can salvage from old cars in order to use them in your robots. This kind of motors have a very high torque and you only need to make some adapter pieces to make them usable in your robots. It is a short version of t...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:34:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitor-Powered-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SMALL.jpg kaceycody Our Engineering Teacher gave us the task of making a capacitor powered car. He gave us a month or so to use whatever materials we had in the metal shop. The catch? We had to make it the smallest, lightest, and quickest that we could. Total Dimensions: Front: 1" Back: 3" Sides: 4" We started with a...
By: kaceycody

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:59:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-robotic-dart-shooting-sentry/
How to make a robotic dart shooting sentry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SMALL.jpg mdwilson42 Tools: Hot Glue Gun Laptop with Arduino software 22 awg hookup wire (black, red, yellow) wire strippers usb cable drill 1/16th drillbit exacto knife Parts: 2 tongue depressors 1 clothespin 1 rubber-band 1 dart 1 cup (paper or plastic) 1 arduino 1 breadboard 1 led 1 momentary button switch 1 22k ohm...
By: mdwilson42

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:57:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-swarmbot/
How to make a swarmbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SMALL.jpg Slater-Victoroff Over the course of the class Principles of Engineering a team composed of Myself, Adela Wee, Evan Simpson, and Dara Behjat from Olin college and Babson College set out to create the cheapest robots we possible could. Nearing the end of the project we realized that the amount of documentation that we...
By: Slater-Victoroff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 01:10:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-change-the-drive-shaft-on-your-Quadcopter-R/
How to change the drive shaft on your Quadcopter RC motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1V2Z/HFWSUUBF/F5G1V2ZHFWSUUBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1V2Z/HFWSUUBF/F5G1V2ZHFWSUUBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1V2Z/HFWSUUBF/F5G1V2ZHFWSUUBF.SMALL.jpg maninvan This instructable is how to change the supplied drive shaft on a 3DRobotics supplied 850Kv motor to a new shorter one and a new prop adapter. The procedure is fairly simple if you have the right mechanic tools. They are easily sourced from your local hardware or automotive supply store and are not e...
By: maninvan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:11:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rube-Goldburg-How-to-turn-on-LIGHT-BULB/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/9C1P/HFSHUHN9/FLY9C1PHFSHUHN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/9C1P/HFSHUHN9/FLY9C1PHFSHUHN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/9C1P/HFSHUHN9/FLY9C1PHFSHUHN9.SMALL.jpg Viren66 Evidence of Evolution Project with Adjustments We began this project with a rough sketch. At the bottom, we were going to use a triangle to increase its support; but it stayed perfectly. Then a rope-way was built to move a cup. This would have eventually hit the other platform allowing the cup to tu...
By: Viren66

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 11:20:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maddie-the-Photonic-Robot-Cockroach-a-solar-power/
Maddie the Photonic Robot Cockroach: a solar powered Madagascar cockroach that runs faster than your cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SMALL.jpg sfrayne Oh Solar Pocket Factory fans.  How you have played right into our hands.  Oh the irony is delicious!  So ironic.  We made you believe we were trying to change the world with cheap microsolar panels made locally.   HAHAHA.  Who would do that?!   Oh you are so silly.  I now unveil to you the true pu...
By: sfrayne

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thymio-Caution-Bot/
Thymio Caution Bot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/OQ68/HFBKAHMM/FZEOQ68HFBKAHMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/OQ68/HFBKAHMM/FZEOQ68HFBKAHMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/OQ68/HFBKAHMM/FZEOQ68HFBKAHMM.SMALL.jpg woodlandtech The Thymio caution bot, is a robot that stops and starts based on it's surroundings. If it can't go because of an obstacle it will turn red and make loud noises to alert you. If it an go it goes at a fast speed and turns blue.  Step One: Gather the Legos for Part One Gather the Following Legos yo...
By: woodlandtech

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:20:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibroclip/
Vibroclip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/1E31/HFPTETFW/FY51E31HFPTETFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/1E31/HFPTETFW/FY51E31HFPTETFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/1E31/HFPTETFW/FY51E31HFPTETFW.SMALL.jpg pvbot Inspired by how much free time fans of Instructables have churning out wacky gadgets I decided to join the foray. Vibroclip is created in the same vein as in Evil Mad Scientist Bristlebot and other variants shown in Instructables. Instead of a toothbrush head, paper clips serves as the body. The t...
By: pvbot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 00:20:05 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:29:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-Rotation-Servo-Mod-Adjustable-Method/
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SMALL.jpg charels88 I know there are a lot of methods for doing this but I was unhappy with the other methods.  Servos have 4 basic parts motor, gear train, controller board, and poteniometer(pot). The two things we need to modify are the gear train and the pot.  What I will do different is by using a different pot tha...
By: charels88

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-cleaning-mop-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SMALL.jpg ws2pac This is cleaning mop-robot(Krobi "K").Needed items:Old car toy wheels,piece of styrofoam,old flowers pot,switch,console batteries and piece of cloth. another video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHx6LeweM4Y
By: ws2pac

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:32:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Airscrew/
Modern Airscrew! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/HQD3/HFD175CI/FG4HQD3HFD175CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/HQD3/HFD175CI/FG4HQD3HFD175CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/HQD3/HFD175CI/FG4HQD3HFD175CI.SMALL.jpg éclatement The actual helicopter wasn't built until 1940 but it is believed that Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches from the late fifteenth century were the predecessor to the modern day flying machine. Also known as the "Helical Air Screw" or simply the "airscrew", the device was designed to compress air to obtain ...
By: éclatement

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Segway-Instructabot/
Self Balancing Segway Instructabot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SMALL.jpg florman Supplies: 1.  Arduino:  I used an Uno 2.  7.2v battery 3.  Set of motors:  Parralax's 7.2v motor set  http://www.robotshop.com/parallax-7-2v-motor-bracket-wheel-kit-pair.html 4.  Analog accelerometer http://www.robotshop.com/sfe-3g-tripleaxis-accelerometer-breakout-board-adxl335-2.html 5.  Saberto...
By: florman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Prototype-Night-light/
The Prototype - Night light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/MTTC/HFD1JIE3/FLXMTTCHFD1JIE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/MTTC/HFD1JIE3/FLXMTTCHFD1JIE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/MTTC/HFD1JIE3/FLXMTTCHFD1JIE3.SMALL.jpg Darkstar Robotics The prototype was intended to be an experiment for me to try and produce a professional chassis and outer shell for my future robot projects. Once I completed it I inserted a large blue LED and now I use it as a wall hanging night light. The Build instructions are also documented on my blog www.dark...
By: Darkstar Robotics

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jurry-Rigged-FIRST-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/4WEF/HFD16I5K/FLS4WEFHFD16I5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/4WEF/HFD16I5K/FLS4WEFHFD16I5K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/4WEF/HFD16I5K/FLS4WEFHFD16I5K.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox This is the first year that my school has competed in the FIRST Robotics Competition, so our knowledge and experience about building robots, especially of this size, was just about zero. We were given our materials and task in the beginning of January and had until February 18th (I think) to complet...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:22:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Who-Tardis/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/JWRR/HFBK96ID/FTCJWRRHFBK96ID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/JWRR/HFBK96ID/FTCJWRRHFBK96ID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/JWRR/HFBK96ID/FTCJWRRHFBK96ID.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios I would love to make a full size Tardis but simply have nowhere to put it so I went for the next best thing. The idea behind this build is that the Tardis will act as a computer case and mobile Dalek charger which I can use on public events. A fully working computer will be built into the Tardis and...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Fx-And-Robot-Shop/
My Fx And Robot Shop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/GH1Q/HF2444H6/F0SGH1QHF2444H6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/GH1Q/HF2444H6/F0SGH1QHF2444H6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/GH1Q/HF2444H6/F0SGH1QHF2444H6.SMALL.jpg jakemiers This is the shop I've been building from the time I got the space when I was 13. It's my parents basement so hopefully ill move to a bigger space sometime soon but for now I hope you enjoy Bench #1 This is the first of my three benches I use this for breaking down robots if they break and if I u...
By: jakemiers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:09:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solarbotic-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/TN99/HF243TVV/F0QTN99HF243TVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/TN99/HF243TVV/F0QTN99HF243TVV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/TN99/HF243TVV/F0QTN99HF243TVV.SMALL.jpg banlanji this is a another solarbotic
By: banlanji

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 02:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solarbotic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/D3XT/HF243RFU/F7LD3XTHF243RFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/D3XT/HF243RFU/F7LD3XTHF243RFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/D3XT/HF243RFU/F7LD3XTHF243RFU.SMALL.jpg banlanji the solar cell is so weak,1v,so i use a joule thief to Increase the voltagei also build a solarengineAssembly them together

By: banlanji

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:32:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Following-Robot-1/
Simple Light Following Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GT1L/HF23MV3K/F5GGT1LHF23MV3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GT1L/HF23MV3K/F5GGT1LHF23MV3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GT1L/HF23MV3K/F5GGT1LHF23MV3K.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 This simple project will demonstrate how to create a robot that will use two low cost photo resistors to follow a flash light. It will also demonstrate a very simple control loop.  A control loop is an important concept in the world of robotics.  Control loops are used for everything from...
By: ZRob314

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:10:34 PDT 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.
By: banlanji

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reversible-No-Soldering-Modification-of-Parallax-S/
Reversible No-Soldering Modification of Parallax Standard Servo to Continuous Rotation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/4O6E/HF2432UL/FK74O6EHF2432UL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/4O6E/HF2432UL/FK74O6EHF2432UL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/4O6E/HF2432UL/FK74O6EHF2432UL.SMALL.jpg danzee I needed to modify a number of Parallax standard servos to continuous rotation for a kids' robot workshop project.  I came up with a method that requires no soldering and allows the servo to be changed back to position operation if desired.  The following procedure is specific to the Parallax servo ...
By: danzee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SMALL.jpg simplebotics This guide is dedicated to showing you six easy, yet fun robotics projects! Enjoy! How to Build a Simple Robot from Trash Im in the age group of 13-18. The SimpleBot is one of SimpleBotic's first robots, and its a pretty fun project. This little critter is under $15.00 and makes a great p...
By: simplebotics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:50:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-3-D-Ball-Kicking-Leg-Mechanis/
How to make a simple 3-D Ball Kicking Leg Mechanism using CATIA - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/JHZR/HELX6GQD/FSHJHZRHELX6GQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/JHZR/HELX6GQD/FSHJHZRHELX6GQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/JHZR/HELX6GQD/FSHJHZRHELX6GQD.SMALL.jpg espongy In this instructable, I'll show you a step-by-step guide on how to construct, and maybe simulate, a 3-D product of a kicking human's leg with a Quick-Return Crank. P.S. You may build the mechanism by yourself from any material you want i.e. wood. You may also put simple gears and a motor to drive y...
By: espongy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:08:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-arm-with-conveyor-able-to-assembly-work-p/
Robotic arm with conveyor, able to assembly work pieces underway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SMALL.jpg milaci87 Hello everyone,  this is a project where I designed and built a work station to a six degree of freedom robotic arm. It is a common example from a production line, that the work piece is travelling on a conveyor belt or palette to the work station, where it stops in a fixed position, and the robot a...
By: milaci87

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