http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:18:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-roomba-arduino-snowballs-into-a-Eurobot-2/
Hacked roomba + arduino snowballs into a Eurobot 2013 entry... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SMALL.jpg nicoo It all started as a weekend project with my kids and soon enough I got sucked into a 4 month project with their school ! The idea was to get a small group of kids aged 6 to 9 to participate to a robotics contest (http://www.eurobot.org/eng/index.php). It was a fun journey and they did really well a...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 16:33:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-with-robotics-Arduino/
Starting with robotics (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac Starting with robotics can be hard, if you don’t know where and how to start. Best way to start is to make mobile robot. In this step-by-step we will show you, how to make cheap robot with parts available in your local store and household. Before you start you should make some plans how platform s...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer I made it at TechShop! (http://techshop.ws) After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things ...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:26:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Animatronics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy DIY Animatronics" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different animatronic projects. Make your own Wall-E robot, learn how to make a talking robot and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:45:28 PDT 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...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:32:12 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:31:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-an-internet-controlled-robot-using-Livebots/
Create an internet controlled robot using Livebots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/Q9Q4/HCJO4XN3/FHSQ9Q4HCJO4XN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/Q9Q4/HCJO4XN3/FHSQ9Q4HCJO4XN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/Q9Q4/HCJO4XN3/FHSQ9Q4HCJO4XN3.SMALL.jpg XicoMBD Here you will learn how to create an internet controlled robot or other installation using Livebots. Livebots is a project I'm working on which consists of an easy to use website for all the robots that people can interact with through the internet. As an example I will be using a simple Ardui...
By: XicoMBD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:13:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harlem-Shake-Instructables-or-any-site/
Harlem Shake Instructables (or any site) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SMALL.jpg searx IF YOU FIND THIS INSTRUCTABLE USEFUL OR IF YOU ENJOYED IT, PLEASE VOTE! WATCH THIS VIDEO IN HD! This instructable show you how to make the instructables robot start the Harlem Shake (with music playing) and, when the bass drops, make the whole sight go crazy. Internet Explorer and Firefox Ve...
By: searx

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 22:29:24 PST 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...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:21:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Munny-Speakers/
Munny Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Give your speakers some extra personality by making them out of a vinyl doll. Kid Robot makes the easily hackable 7" Munny doll and I've been meaning to cut one up. The combined need for some new speakers created a happy union of doll and speaker.Now, I'm not the first person to think of this. I've ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 11:07:14 PDT 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...
By: costaud

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:09 PST 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...
By: kmmarlow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:30:30 PST 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

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-Painting-Robot-arduino-controlled/
Window Painting Robot (arduino, processing, accelerometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The idea for this project came from one of my favorite 'ibles: the polargraph. I loved the drawing style and thought how cool would it be to do this on the side of a building? Unfortunately the challenges to setting up such a large polargraph on a student budget pushed me to find an alternate soluti...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 05:53:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RoboDolly/
RoboDolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SMALL.jpg aandre The Birth of RoboDolly The conception of the RoboDolly can be traced back to my senior year of high school.  This aluminum ornament evolved from housing a few flashing lights to displaying a fully handmade LED matrix.  The final product was awarded to my robotics programming mentor; it now sits on h...
By: aandre

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 22:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-First-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different easy robotics projects. Learn everything from how to make a wall avoiding robot, to a "drunken" robot and even how to make your robot solar powered. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creat...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LINUSBot-Line-Follower-Robot/
LINUSBot - Line Follower Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/PEG1/HCB8TXUJ/FNOPEG1HCB8TXUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/PEG1/HCB8TXUJ/FNOPEG1HCB8TXUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/PEG1/HCB8TXUJ/FNOPEG1HCB8TXUJ.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 The operation of this Robot is quite simple. Infra-red sensors placed at the front of the chassis  will monitor when our Robot is over a black line or when it is over a white background. In this project we will use the appropriate rounded chassis to the Robot. In case the robot being on the black l...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:35:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PEZ-Robo-Dispenser-Using-Arduino/
PEZ Robo Dispenser Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/856W/HCB8KDGZ/FTE856WHCB8KDGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/856W/HCB8KDGZ/FTE856WHCB8KDGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/856W/HCB8KDGZ/FTE856WHCB8KDGZ.SMALL.jpg techbitar I was strolling down the candy aisle at the supermarket and there it was:  the PEZ dispenser, conjuring up sweet (literally) childhood memories served up by my favorite cartoon characters in squarish sugary pellets.  Then, all of a sudden, an LED went off in my head.  PEZ meets Arduino.  In this a...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:49:13 PST 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...
By: tolik777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-e-Project-Push-toy-Modified-with-an-EZ-B/
Wall-e Project - Push toy Modified with an EZ-B - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/XJZ5/HC9MJA6M/FQ6XJZ5HC9MJA6M.SMALL.jpg timbonderud I took on Wall-e quite some time ago, i started with an Arduino but once i found the EZ-B there was no looking back I picked Wall-e up for approx. $34.99 ( http://www.ShopSmart2.com ) I picked up an Ez-b kit for $169.00 USD ( http://robotics.timbonderud.com/ez-b/ ) The only thing this toy had was...
By: timbonderud

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:09:09 PST 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...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robo-Rooter-3lb-Combat-Robot/
Robo-Rooter- 3lb Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/Q4VA/HBUZEQX3/F2XQ4VAHBUZEQX3.SMALL.jpg AlexHrn Robo-Rooter is my latest combat robot. It is a 3lb horizontal disk spinner. Design and Concept Over the summer a friend was selling some of his unused combat robot parts and I bought one of his hubmotor disks from one of his old robots. I bought the disk before I had any real plans for building a...
By: AlexHrn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:08:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Biologically-Inspired-Robotics/
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SMALL.jpg randofo I have been spending the last few months doing research into biologically inspired robotic structures. While my approach may seem formalistic in nature, these devices were simply a means for ultimately conducting social research. This desire stems from my experience building Simple Bots, and their s...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Robot-V2-Support-WiFi-Bluetooth/
Wireless Robot V2 (Support WiFi & Bluetooth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SMALL.jpg Husham Samir Car Structure I get The motors ,gear box and tires from two broken car kids toys from Scrap market nearby , they cost me about 10$ and I connect them using din rail and plastic as shown in the pictures. Connection Digram Using the Serial pins of ATMEGA16 MCU is The Concept of this circui...
By: Husham Samir

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:19:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keres-a-pocket-sized-fighting-robot/
Keres, a pocket sized fighting robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR Keres is my latest combat robot project. This is my smallest robot to date, weighing in at just under 150g. The main motivation for this build was to test out the prototype "Mini-Spark" gearmotors from FingerTech Robotics (http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/) that should be released in the very near...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:09:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Kissies/
LED Kissies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/SM6F/HBFFJ2XC/FMESM6FHBFFJ2XC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/SM6F/HBFFJ2XC/FMESM6FHBFFJ2XC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/SM6F/HBFFJ2XC/FMESM6FHBFFJ2XC.SMALL.jpg masynmachien With all the “Love Robots” I’ve been making (see here and here), they where bound to procreate and spawn of a new generation. Wanting to approach the simplicity of the famous LED Throwies, the name LED Kissies was already lingering in my mind, even before I came up with the concept presented here. ...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:56:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Extra-simple-walking-mechanism/
Extra simple walking mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/T3NE/HAQ3A88S/FUNT3NEHAQ3A88S.SMALL.jpg fado1986 For a college course I was required to build and analyze a mechanism, so I decided to make a walking mechanism, because since I had a LEGO Technics I always wanted to make a walking robot but I was never successful. Now with a lot more of knowledge I made it happen. Designing      When you invest...
By: fado1986

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:04:12 PST 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...
By: alasdair.robertson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-New-Way-to-Make-an-Aluminium-Alloy-Robot/
A New Way to Make an Aluminium Alloy Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/J6CD/HANAQ77F/F22J6CDHANAQ77F.SMALL.jpg schang10 With modularized mechanical structures, electronic modules, and Arduino programming, I made this aulminium alloy robot with Makeblock. (Now they are on Kickstarter, and many super-value kits are available.)  Tools Tools needed: Screw drivers and a plier. Prepare motors The tank is two motor dr...
By: schang10

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:25:49 PST 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...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics-for-Beginners/
Simple Robotics for Beginners! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SMALL.jpg .A. For my very first instructable, I decided to do something that had eluded me for several months on where to start a while back; R/C robotics and battlebots.  The components that I used are hard to find now, but the good thing about this instructable is that it applies to all sorts of speed control...
By: .A.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 PST 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 ...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:31:34 PST 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...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:07:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/impBot-a-Pan-Tilt-Electric-Imp-Robot/
impBot: a Pan-Tilt Electric Imp Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SMALL.jpg tombrew With controlBox, you've got a great basic input device pushing data to the Electric Imp planner (and therefore to the internet at large, via the HTTP Out node), but what about output devices? Controlling lights is a good trick, as we saw yesterday, but it's not enough to start your quest for global ...
By: tombrew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:00:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Voice-How-To-Make-Any-Circuit-Talk/
Robot Voice: How To Make Any Circuit Talk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/XPX1/H994RHJZ/FHEXPX1H994RHJZ.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Using the latest text to speech IC, most circuits can be made to speak the words of your choice. This can be handy for making a talking robot or other talking devices. It can help in  programming a microcontroller, or simply letting you know when something is on or off. This is mainly a Picaxe proj...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:03:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Pound-Fighting-Robot-Algos/
One Pound Fighting Robot, Algos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR My latest robotic creation is a 1lb fighting robot that competes under the name Algos. Algos replaces a basic 2 wheel drive wedge robot named Kobalos. The concept for Algos came about when I decided that I wanted to switch to a robot with an active weapon. I had a few key requirements in mind when...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:22:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Robot-LED-Backlit-Hot-Glue-C/
Hot Glue Casting: Instructables Robot {L.E.D. Backlit} - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/7566/H82UFLF5/FKR7566H82UFLF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/7566/H82UFLF5/FKR7566H82UFLF5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/7566/H82UFLF5/FKR7566H82UFLF5.SMALL.jpg Siddharth Jain This Instructables is not only about The Instructables Logo - The Robot, But it also about HOT GLUE CASTING!!!...It shows you how you can make your very own Instructables Robot model!!!.. Which could also double up as a cool night light!.. After seeing one too many instructables on How to make the ...
By: Siddharth Jain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:26:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LDR-Robot/
LDR Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/47Z6/H82UEKCG/FZ047Z6H82UEKCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/47Z6/H82UEKCG/FZ047Z6H82UEKCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/47Z6/H82UEKCG/FZ047Z6H82UEKCG.SMALL.jpg EGRobotics LDR Robot with IR and a Servo The LDR/IR Robot is designed to seek out light and avoid obstacles. The robot uses the Light Dependent Resistor to seek out light and the Infrared Sensor to detect and avoid objects in its path. The following are instructions with pictures to show exactly how we built ...
By: EGRobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:27:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Davincibots-Create-a-3d-printed-modular-robot-toy/
Davincibots: Create a 3d printed modular robot toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SMALL.jpg dealywhopper Click on the first image, to start a slideshow to introduce Davincibots. Tools and Materials: Tools used: 3d printer Hot glue gun Small saw Materials needed: Plastic #4 finishing washers 5mm diameter spherical magnets 4mm diameter hardwood dowels Print the parts. Download the files, found her...
By: dealywhopper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:16:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Doodle-Bot-kit-from-DAGU/
Building a Doodle Bot kit from DAGU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SMALL.jpg OddBot Doodle Bot is a very simple beginners robot that can write messages using white board markers, jumbo chalk or crayons. The kit comes with all parts including an Arduino compatible controller and a screwdriver. You will need to supply 4x AAA batteries and a suitable USB cable to program the robot. A...
By: OddBot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:41:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-robot-with-on-board-code-editor-PS2-keyboa/
cheap robot with on-board code editor (PS/2 keyboard code input,EEPROM storage) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SMALL.jpg thatdude624 Hello! this is my first Instructable :) This robot is unique because it allows you to edit the code, simply by connecting a keyboard and using the on-board, on-screen code editor! The programming language it uses is simple and easy. It's also pretty awesome you can just plug in a keyboard and edit ...
By: thatdude624

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:36:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousebot-construction/
Mousebot construction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SMALL.jpg milanovic jana My mentor won these in MAKE's Kit-A-Day Giveaway.  We put it together for c4k. This is our second project and we wanted to share it with you. Herbie the Mousebot is a very speedy light-seeking robot with functional whisker and tail sensors! Step 1. Checking the parts. We photographed and tried to...
By: milanovic jana

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Solar-Robot-Stage-1/
Autonomous Solar Robot Stage 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SMALL.jpg Autonomous96 Background: Hi, my name is Ben Rawstron and this is the robot I have been working on, recently in my sophomore (tenth grade) year of high school. I created this project as an "independent study" at my local school here in Waldoboro Maine since I wanted to surpass the limitations of robots I had wor...
By: Autonomous96

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Robotic-Drum/
Arduino-Controlled Robotic Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SMALL.jpg randofo For years I have been telling anyone who listens that I was going to build a robotic drum. Most people kind of shrugged indifferently. Even as I built it, most people kind of glanced over at it and conveyed doubtfulness. It seemed like no one but myself was convinced of just how awesome it was goi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Mobile-Model-Rocket-Launcher/
R/C Mobile (Model) Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SMALL.jpg tcone Project Overview A number of years ago, I bought a remote-controlled (R/C) four-wheeled robot base but didn't end up doing anything exciting with it beyond assembling it and driving it around in the dirt a little bit.  Eventually, my brother and I began discussing turning it into a mobile rocket la...
By: tcone

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