http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:51:36 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuel-Filter-Junk-Bot/
Fuel Filter Junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SMALL.jpg rbuergi A handsome looking junkbot with a fuel filter body. Parts and tools: Parts: One Fram G8219 fuel filter (or similar looking fuel filter) ($8 at Walmart). Two shower sliding door rollers ($2 at Home Depot, door handle and hinge aisle). Two spring nuts ($4 for a box of five at Home Depot, metal cond...
By: rbuergi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 08:54:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Autonomous-Robot/
Inexpensive Autonomous Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/TKOI/H2MYK7M2/FMATKOIH2MYK7M2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/TKOI/H2MYK7M2/FMATKOIH2MYK7M2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/TKOI/H2MYK7M2/FMATKOIH2MYK7M2.SMALL.jpg jxmorris12 This instructable details the robot that I built for class at school. Materials: - 1 PICAXE programming board - 2' of 7/64" metal dowel - 1 1'x1' black plastic sheet - 2 servo motors - 1 9V battery - hot glue - 2 wheels (I used these wheels from Polulu) Obviously, you can substitute most of these: ...
By: jxmorris12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 03:37:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From-1/
How to Build and Arm a Scale Model Battleship From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SMALL.jpg picklwg
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 02:31:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-robot-made-from-hacked-toys/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SMALL.jpg mgingerich This video demonstrates my first successful robot. It consists of a Basic Stamp microcontroller, a snap circuits car, and the head of a toy robot. A servo motor rotates the head, which contains infrared sensors to detect obstacles. The motors are controlled by relays, and their power supply is compl...
By: mgingerich

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 23:38:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Naked-Singularity-Beetleweight-Wedge-Combat-Robot/
Naked Singularity: Beetleweight Wedge Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 This is a pretty basic sumo-style R/C combat robot, intended for competition in the Robot Battles (http://www.robotbattles.com) Beetleweight (3-pound) class.  My goals in designing and building it were: -- ease of construction, especially when it comes to cutting and shaping the metal parts.  In pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 01:19:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-driven-face/
Servo driven face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SMALL.jpg dionicia12 I've decided to see if I could build a head that had similar movements to the Madame Leota tombstone from Haunted Mansion using servos. Eventually, I may build a tombstone for it to go inside. The first thing I did was come up with the design for the eyes and eyelids on a word processing program (...
By: dionicia12

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 08:45:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Following-Robot/
Simple Light Following Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SMALL.jpg Mr.What Build a simple light following robot with common low cost parts.  You will need a soldering iron, hot glue gun, and an ohmmeter if you do not have matched light sensor cells.  This robot will follow light from a flashlight.  These parts are available at many electronics suppliers, and are common in ...
By: Mr.What

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:47 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/Phoenix-30-lb-Combat-Robot/
Phoenix - 30 lb Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/J2DA/H1YONIE6/FP4J2DAH1YONIE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/J2DA/H1YONIE6/FP4J2DAH1YONIE6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/J2DA/H1YONIE6/FP4J2DAH1YONIE6.SMALL.jpg AlexHrn I've been involved in robot combat (BattleBots) for the past three years now. My first robot Shish-Kabot was extremely successful with one 2nd place and two 3rd place finishes but it had one weakness. Every time it fought a flipper robot called Upheaval, it would get tossed around and lose via knock...
By: AlexHrn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Skrillex-Stop-motion/
Skrillex Stop-motion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/IBFH/H1YOLBTD/FXNIBFHH1YOLBTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/IBFH/H1YOLBTD/FXNIBFHH1YOLBTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/IBFH/H1YOLBTD/FXNIBFHH1YOLBTD.SMALL.jpg Logen995  I got the idea for this video when I was listening to Skrillex on my Ipod during my animation class. My teacher was showing us his new creation of Strawbots and I decided to use the  Strawbot to make a dancing animation to Bangarang by skrillex. Materials Blue or Green background board ...
By: Logen995

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:25:45 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/How-to-assemble-the-Tamiya-twin-motor-gearbox-ch/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/FUTY/H1YOL7BR/F4XFUTYH1YOL7BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/FUTY/H1YOL7BR/F4XFUTYH1YOL7BR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/FUTY/H1YOL7BR/F4XFUTYH1YOL7BR.SMALL.jpg meanpc The Tamiya twin-motor gearbox is terrific for small robots - it's cheap (8.95 at Pololu.com) and the motors are plenty strong enough to power a small robot.  You can also choose from two different gear ratios, 58:1 and 204:1. In this video, I am assembling the gearbox with a 58:1 gear ratio. Here's...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 20:27:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Capstone-Project/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/BQKX/H21CGJFZ/FHYBQKXH21CGJFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/BQKX/H21CGJFZ/FHYBQKXH21CGJFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/BQKX/H21CGJFZ/FHYBQKXH21CGJFZ.SMALL.jpg jacobsbr This project is for a capstone class, Robotic Engineering.  The goal of the project is to use all the knowledge obtained while in the Robotics or Electronics program at Lake Area Technical Institute.  The Robot Games is a series of obstacles and tasks the a remotely operated robot has to complete i...
By: jacobsbr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:12 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/RC-Skype-Vehicle/
RC Skype Vehicle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R7UI/H21CGLLM/FW4R7UIH21CGLLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R7UI/H21CGLLM/FW4R7UIH21CGLLM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R7UI/H21CGLLM/FW4R7UIH21CGLLM.SMALL.jpg dylanp1936 Welcome to my first Instructable! This is my first time using RC receivers and transmitters, so please comment if I get anything wrong or to make this instructable better. Please vote for me in the Remote Control, Spy, or Robot chalenges! I have had a Power Wheels ride-on Jeep since I was a little k...
By: dylanp1936

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 01:34:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Papercraft-Goldfish-Robot/
Papercraft Goldfish Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/DYQE/H1YOKXBO/FMKDYQEH1YOKXBO.SMALL.jpg mark46 This is one pet goldfish that never needs feeding or his water changed. He's made of paper and sits on top of a servo which turns to change direction and oscillates to simulate swimming. A Picaxe 08m microcontroller controls the servo but you could use any type that you are familiar with. You wil...
By: mark46

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 06:39:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/WLT-10/
WLT 1.0 (line tracer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/905H/H1YOI3I4/FNU905HH1YOI3I4.SMALL.jpg Wanka7a Hi! This is my first line tracer robot.I made it about 1 or 2 years ago. Line Tracer is a robot that follows a black line on white background. How does it work? The black color doesn't reflect the light but white does.The line is black on white background.When the line is straight the both...
By: Wanka7a

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 14:17:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-control-animatronicfairy-/
Remote control animatronic....fairy :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/YDSZ/H1YOHA83/FCTYDSZH1YOHA83.SMALL.jpg rog8811 ....yes fairy.  This project came about when the ladies where I work decided that a fairy birthday party would be a nice thing to do.... Now I am a rufty tufty woodsman and so I refused point blank to run said parties, I was let off on the understanding that I made a fairy that would appear with the...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 16:28:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Assistive-Sphero-Helmet-Drive/
Assistive Sphero Helmet Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/KWUH/H1JUJQIR/FZJKWUHH1JUJQIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/KWUH/H1JUJQIR/FZJKWUHH1JUJQIR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/KWUH/H1JUJQIR/FZJKWUHH1JUJQIR.SMALL.jpg teameerock Follow this instructable and you will be using jedi mind powers to drive your Sphero, the world's first robotic ball controlled from your smartphone! The original design was created to assist children with physical disabilities that still have moderate neck control and one-switch ability.  However,...
By: teameerock

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 20:41:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Leopold-the-Robotic-Dancing-Plush-Lizard/
Leopold the Robotic Dancing Plush Lizard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/1R9E/H1V5Y870/F2C1R9EH1V5Y870.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/1R9E/H1V5Y870/F2C1R9EH1V5Y870.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/1R9E/H1V5Y870/F2C1R9EH1V5Y870.SMALL.jpg DancingFish This instructable will walk you through how to build a robotic plush lizard    This mechatronic animal, dubbed Leopold the 17th (he went through 17 iterations), was developed as the second project for the Spring 2012 Things That Think class at The University of Colorado at Boulder. Leopold, a plush ...
By: DancingFish

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 11:38:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/BristleBot-A-Tiny-Vibrobot/
BristleBot - A Tiny Vibrobot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/VC3R/H1LWQ1WH/FTMVC3RH1LWQ1WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/VC3R/H1LWQ1WH/FTMVC3RH1LWQ1WH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/VC3R/H1LWQ1WH/FTMVC3RH1LWQ1WH.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 BristleBots are simple robots that use a tiny pager / cellphone vibrator motor to randomly bounce around.They are one of the simplest robots to built.This is a quick , easy and fun to do project ; it also uses minimal parts.Our bristlebot uses a vibrating motor,a 3V battery ,and a toothbrush.The Bri...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 02:19:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/AWOV/H1JUHF4A/FFDAWOVH1JUHF4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/AWOV/H1JUHF4A/FFDAWOVH1JUHF4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/AWOV/H1JUHF4A/FFDAWOVH1JUHF4A.SMALL.jpg SCIENCEPAL This project is not mine, I took the video from youtube.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 12:05:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tinkertrons-Make-Artificial-Neurons-For-Robots/
Tinkertrons: Make Artificial Neurons For Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/6V17/H1LWPPDF/F856V17H1LWPPDF.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Tinkertrons are an attempt to make a cross between a circuit board and a bread board--a kind of universal circuit. These plug and play circuits are designed to be easily assembled and interfaced like tinker toys. They are designed to be easy to rearrange and interconnect. Any Tinkertron can communic...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 16:20:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Little-Wheels-Robot/
Rocket Brand Studios Little Wheels Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/A8OB/H15N90W0/F69A8OBH15N90W0.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter Drawing on the popularity of the Tiny Tank, I decided that some folks might want wheels instead. I give you, Little Wheels. The Little Wheels Robot is a great little bot for beginners and experienced robot builders alike. Simple, well designed and cute as a button, it is just a gosh darn good littl...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:38:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitchbots/
Twitchbots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SMALL.jpg Orion1615 The Twitchbot is a fun little 30 minute project-y thing to do with all the lens modules you find taking apart CD-drives in search for motors and other fun stuff. Flicking it's antenna makes this bot twitch its eye and light up. This bot is a variation on the blinky bug... I'm sure a lot of you peo...
By: Orion1615

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:25:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-SpurtBot-ShadowRunner/
Introduction: SpurtBot ShadowRunner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/ISQL/H1JUI4C4/FXDISQLH1JUI4C4.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome Intro Spurt is an abbreviation of: School Projects using Robot Technologies. The SpurtBot ShadowRunner is a simple shadow avoiding robot. It will go straight until the sensor is in shadow, then back up and turn. NOTE: After you have built and enjoyed your Shadow Runner, you may be able to adapt it...
By: ignoblegnome

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:51:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Twisty-Balloon-Pneumatic-Actuator/
Twisty Balloon Pneumatic Actuator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/LSNG/H1EN71MN/FTZLSNGH1EN71MN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/LSNG/H1EN71MN/FTZLSNGH1EN71MN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/LSNG/H1EN71MN/FTZLSNGH1EN71MN.SMALL.jpg W_world My name is Wyatt Felt, I'm a Junior in Mechanical Engineering at BYU. When I saw the Harvard Soft Robot  wiggling around I was impressed at the simplicity of the actuation. I liked how the legs re-extended with their own elasticity. I wondered whether the idea could be scaled up for skeletal sy...
By: W_world

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:41:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2012-FRC-Frame/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/T8ID/H1EN09W0/FFGT8IDH1EN09W0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/T8ID/H1EN09W0/FFGT8IDH1EN09W0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/T8ID/H1EN09W0/FFGT8IDH1EN09W0.SMALL.jpg JarrodS This is the frame I designed in Autodesk inventor for my FRC team. The fact that Autodesk gives students free software helped me decide to persue a carrier in machanical engineering. To make something like this for your team isn't bad, but it does take some knoledge of Inventor and someone to machin...
By: JarrodS

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:50:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Four-Legged-Robot/
Arduino Based Four Legged Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SMALL.jpg vexedphoenix The name of our robot is FIER and here is a video of it saying hello to the world. In this instructable, I will try to show you the basic steps to making your own walking robot for the most bang for your buck.  You may be asking why did I use balsa wood as the body for the robot. The reason I ...
By: vexedphoenix

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:47:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Robot-Creation/
The Robot Creation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2TMK/H1EMI0BF/FO62TMKH1EMI0BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2TMK/H1EMI0BF/FO62TMKH1EMI0BF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2TMK/H1EMI0BF/FO62TMKH1EMI0BF.SMALL.jpg ZipplerZap   The Creation will rise, who will fall. In this silent film, I have created the Creation. I have combined both silence and stop motion. Enjoy. Step 1 First to show you how I created the Creation. Watch this video. You will need to use any bionicle pieces laying around. Thats what I did. ...
By: ZipplerZap

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:41:56 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/Arduino-Biped/
Arduino Biped - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/UUUA/H166UWHF/FCAUUUAH166UWHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/UUUA/H166UWHF/FCAUUUAH166UWHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/UUUA/H166UWHF/FCAUUUAH166UWHF.SMALL.jpg bluebean A robot is defined as a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance . Typically a robot is an electro -mechanical device that is guided by computer and electronic programming . So I decided to try my hand at robotics, and what appealed to me the m...
By: bluebean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:30:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-E-Made-From-Scratch/
Wall-E Made From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/XFO7/H19RHF5B/F3NXFO7H19RHF5B.SMALL.jpg rptech I had just entered the field of robotics and thought I should take on a project. I wanted to use such beloved Disney character to bring about a message of recycling. Just imagine a world where instead of those giant and noisy street sweepers, we will have a Wall-E at every corner of our street. (The...
By: rptech

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:34:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wired-control-robot-manual-4x4/
Wired control robot manual - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SMALL.jpg Avadhut.Deshmukh Simple Wired  Robot Manual tethered by the control wired,wire 4x2 or 4x4 ! dc gear motor 300rpm-1000rpm ...racing 4x4,robot mod,robot wars fight !If you want to make a robot at your home, let me tell you this. There are basically five types of robots they are:- 1.LEVEL ONE ROBOT (wired robot with 2 ...
By: Avadhut.Deshmukh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:59:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Printing-a-Robot-Arm/
Printing a Robot Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1E3B/H18FJTEO/F401E3BH18FJTEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1E3B/H18FJTEO/F401E3BH18FJTEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1E3B/H18FJTEO/F401E3BH18FJTEO.SMALL.jpg hardwarehacker Back in 2006, a client of mine wanted to make a robot arm to play Go. The idea was to allow remote play on real boards with the robot arm moving the stones for the remote player. Two arms would be used to keep two physical boards in sync with each arm matching the moves made by the other player. The...
By: hardwarehacker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:16:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Earth-Rover-Two-35G-Exploration/
Mobile Earth Rover Two - 3.5G Exploration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9Q10/H18FRFC5/FNB9Q10H18FRFC5.SMALL.jpg mobile_earth_explorer If you can’t explore the Moon or Mars … you can always explore your neighborhood! The main goal of this project is to alter a remote controlled vehicle and control it via Internet Telerobotics using the Mobile Telephone Network (WWAN - Wireless Wide Area Network) 3.5G or 4G (Long Term Evolution) an...
By: mobile_earth_explorer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:58:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Attiny13-based-IR-proximity-sensor-for-2/
Make an Attiny13 based IR proximity sensor for $2.42 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews NOTE: The diagram is wrong. The sense pin goes on pin 6 (one more to the left), not pin 5. I'll update the diagrams soon. Thanks to brmccollum for the correction. This is an extremely cheap IR proximity sensor you can make with a few cheap parts and an AVR programmer. I use an Arduino as my program...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:28:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-pneumatic-Robot-MOLCOS/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/PS53/H15NI9HP/F8VPS53H15NI9HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/PS53/H15NI9HP/F8VPS53H15NI9HP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/PS53/H15NI9HP/F8VPS53H15NI9HP.SMALL.jpg Alexei W.I. IR-Sensor Update Parts: - Compressor (20 Liter) - 3x "Afag" Linear Module (400mm stroke) - 2x "Festo" Cylinders (250mm stroke) - 1x "Festo" Rotating Module - Valve Island "Bürkert" Type 8640 - USB Relay Card - 24V Adapter - USB Webcam - USB Belkin Hub - 2x I...
By: Alexei W.I.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:53:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Facebook-Wall-Robot/
Facebook Wall Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/F9KJ/H1KH9QNQ/FHFF9KJH1KH9QNQ.SMALL.jpg sketchsk3tch ***UPDATE 4/28/2012*** I made a spray painting gondola, see step 11 for information.  This ends up being a nice upgrade since you can only write with a marker on certain walls, but you can spray paint on any wall (brick, cement, etc.) ;).  I've also added a video below   Not sure what h...
By: sketchsk3tch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:19:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-hinge-pin-to-servos-for-joint-motion/
Add hinge pin to servos for joint motion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/B96M/H0OIVGOB/FL3B96MH0OIVGOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/B96M/H0OIVGOB/FL3B96MH0OIVGOB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/B96M/H0OIVGOB/FL3B96MH0OIVGOB.SMALL.jpg dloranger So trying to build and design my own biped robot leg I bought some servos and started tinkering only to find I needed pass-thru axel attachments to use the typical "C" bracket.  I looked around online and found some that were poorly rated and the recommendation to just buy the right servo. Not my s...
By: dloranger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:08:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Simple-Robots-With-1-DC-Motor-No-Soldering/
Two Simple Robots With 1 DC Motor (No Soldering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/EZKD/H0OJ1UDO/FANEZKDH0OJ1UDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/EZKD/H0OJ1UDO/FANEZKDH0OJ1UDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/EZKD/H0OJ1UDO/FANEZKDH0OJ1UDO.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox DC motors are great because they don't have polarity and they don't require any additional components (resistors, diodes) to operate, just hook them up to a battery and voila. The National Robotics Week Contest caught my attention,so I decided to see what sort of robots I could make without any sold...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:30:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibrating-Motors/
Vibrating Motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/U83U/GV2OKKPD/F8QU83UGV2OKKPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/U83U/GV2OKKPD/F8QU83UGV2OKKPD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/U83U/GV2OKKPD/F8QU83UGV2OKKPD.SMALL.jpg randofo A vibrating motor is essentially a motor that is improperly balanced. In other words, there is an off-centered weight attached to the motor's rotational shaft that causes the motor to wobble. The amount of wobble can be changed by the amount of weight that you attach, the weight's distance from the ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:59:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Tools-and-Fasteners/
Simple Bots Tools and Fasteners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SMALL.jpg randofo Simple Bots are a series of mechanical creatures made out of commonly available materials. Even if you have no prior experience building robots, you can quickly getting started building Simple Bots. To make Simple Bots, all you need are simple tools. Almost all of the tools we will use in the creat...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:40:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Transmitter-Kit/
Rocket Brand Studios Transmitter Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/SU1G/H0C6MHD2/FQ6SU1GH0C6MHD2.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter The Transmitter Kit from Rocket Brand Studios is a perfect way to add RC control to your robot or electronics project via a X-bee unit. We start with a FetaDuino, the Arduino-based LCD backpack system, add a nice Playstation-style joystick and then throw in some pots and buttons for good measure. F...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:50:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Seeking-RC-Car-Hack-with-Arduino/
Light Seeking R.C Car Hack (with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox Creating a robotics platform from scratch takes allot of work and a few dollars. Buying a ready built one is easy but costs allot of money (at least for me). So instead I decided to piggy back off of the companies who make remote control cars. This is a great because it comes ready made with two h-b...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 04:31:35 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/Liger-Zero-Wing-Custom/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4HDE/H1YONJK7/FKA4HDEH1YONJK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4HDE/H1YONJK7/FKA4HDEH1YONJK7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4HDE/H1YONJK7/FKA4HDEH1YONJK7.SMALL.jpg bradgm This is my robotic Lion name "Liger Zero Wing Custom" he is a walking robot with the capability to battle other robots and explore. He can move on any rough terrain no matter how hard or smooth it is. Its main design uses four servo motors which moves the legs and a fifth one to tilt his body just l...
By: bradgm

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:34:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/the-crane/
the crane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/5V8Y/H05NT9HT/F6I5V8YH05NT9HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/5V8Y/H05NT9HT/F6I5V8YH05NT9HT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/5V8Y/H05NT9HT/F6I5V8YH05NT9HT.SMALL.jpg ms10 this is the machine crane not a bird made from a old cd player .made by me     .......     it can hook stuff it can be built by me and i am 12. things you need 1x scissor 1x  red led 5mm 1x hex tronics servo a tape a 8cm chop stick you can use wire a CD player i got most of the stuff from he...
By: ms10

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:24:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/GOduino-II-Arduino-L293D-Variable-Speed-Motor-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/S6UR/H0OJ5NSP/FGOS6URH0OJ5NSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/S6UR/H0OJ5NSP/FGOS6URH0OJ5NSP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/S6UR/H0OJ5NSP/FGOS6URH0OJ5NSP.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATES GOduino II was featured on dangerousprototypes.com 04/07/2012  I have added a budget slide for those readers who were wondering where I got my INTRODUCTION The GOduino II is a self-contained programmable controller for wheel-based robots. It's an Arduino Uno clone plus an L293D motor dr...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:51:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LISA/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/99BG/H0KKG919/FMI99BGH0KKG919.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/99BG/H0KKG919/FMI99BGH0KKG919.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/99BG/H0KKG919/FMI99BGH0KKG919.SMALL.jpg fluffy111 L.I.S.A. (Land Inteligence and Survaillance Agent) is a robotic platform. I have built it for education purpuses. Plan for the future is to build some electronics systems for controling and collecting data in it surroudings. If there is enough interest, I will make instructable. Photos are made with...
By: fluffy111

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