http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:26 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SMALL.jpg samersh the idea of anything can be an instrumental music has been always in my mind so i made a wooden tissue box that i installed inside it a guitar of light strings  Video: equipments: 1 x Arduino Uno 1 x Adafruit Wave Shield  1 x Servo 6 x LDR 12 x 1k Resistors 6 x LED WIRES Building...
By: samersh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-PD-Proportional-Derivative-Line-Follower/
Basic PD (Proportional-Derivative) Line Follower - 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:44:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-200-Robotic-Hand-Arduino-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.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 hand.  I will have a tutorial on how to make the controller soon... Visit my website...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:39:56 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/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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:57:50 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SMALL.jpg Robugs This is the first Robug a small electronic model which runs on the 2 1.5v cells with two motors and 2 gearboxes. It self shape with no base as the gearboxes are join together as well as being attached by the battery pack. the third wheel (the back wheel) is a tag along for balance and for support ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:57 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 00:20:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Encoders-for-DC-Motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SMALL.jpg msaleiro In this instructable I'll show you how to make some really small encoders for your robot's DC motors. The sensors that are used in this instructable are Vishay's TCUT1300 IR Transmissive Sensor with photo-transistor output. Following the sensor's datasheet I designed a small board (10x8mm) that can ...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:03:24 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/Robot-Arduino-Physical-Etoys-Lego-Technic-9390/
Robot Arduino Physical Etoys Lego Technic 9390 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/T1CS/HFWST8GL/FC5T1CSHFWST8GL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/T1CS/HFWST8GL/FC5T1CSHFWST8GL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/T1CS/HFWST8GL/FC5T1CSHFWST8GL.SMALL.jpg ed gil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjEgFETZJDs&feature=player_detailpage&list=PL_OV7t1UYttjlaLJniWTt3DXYMK7F67z7 Robot Arduino Physical Etoys Lego Technic 9390 A este pequeño Robot le dotamos de dos fotorresistencias LDR para poder hacer tres programas diferentes con Physical Etoys. El primer program...
By: ed gil

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:48:21 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 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/ATOM/
ATOM - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SMALL.jpg steve_hassan Hey This is my first instructables .I finally made my tracked robot , after some plans not going right . This is a tacked robot with two 12v high torque and speed. Being tracked it can climb over a lot of things and even steep lifts . It can be controlled over a android device or pc. But my sugge...
By: steve_hassan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 07:50:47 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
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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/Robot-Arduino-4x2-Scratch-S4A-Map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/QDBW/HF2433IF/F3KQDBWHF2433IF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/QDBW/HF2433IF/F3KQDBWHF2433IF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/QDBW/HF2433IF/F3KQDBWHF2433IF.SMALL.jpg ed gil -Totalmente compatible con el Robot Arduino Minibloq. A este pequeño robot le vamos a hacer diferentes programas de forma fácil e intuitiva utilizando el programa gráfico S4A basado en la plataforma Scratch. Lo podremos dirigir desde el teclado del ordenador, o desde un teléfono Android, o desde cu...
By: ed gil

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:51:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Biologically-Inspired-Robot-KillTron7000/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Y0XV/HEXSGXH5/F2JY0XVHEXSGXH5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Y0XV/HEXSGXH5/F2JY0XVHEXSGXH5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Y0XV/HEXSGXH5/F2JY0XVHEXSGXH5.SMALL.jpg therobotfish     Killtron 7000 is a biologically inspired crab walking robot designed by me and my team at the University of Victoria back in 2011. The success of the robot was determined by how well it can autonomously navigate between several walls and how much weight it can carry. Many thanks to Aaron ...
By: therobotfish

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 22:27:24 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/Tic-Tac-Toe-Machine/
Tic Tac Toe Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MYPK/HEXSGFG2/FSTMYPKHEXSGFG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MYPK/HEXSGFG2/FSTMYPKHEXSGFG2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MYPK/HEXSGFG2/FSTMYPKHEXSGFG2.SMALL.jpg brunoip This is a simple machine that plays tic tac toe. It was made mostly form dead electronics, like a printer and a DVD reader. How it works: First we have to put our mark, it is a black square of cardboard, then by pushing a button we send the information that we are ready (if you want the machine t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:30:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Simple-Arduino-Robot-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SMALL.jpg martzsam Hello fellow iblers! This is to serve as a small guide to replicating my most recent project; an Arduino based robotic arm. First off I would like to acknowledge the help of Instructables user steveastrouk for getting me started on the programming, and my good friend Sean Ulrich for spending 6 hou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:26:16 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-TABU/
Introduction: T.A.B.U. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/Q1C3/HET1AZGA/FVDQ1C3HET1AZGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/Q1C3/HET1AZGA/FVDQ1C3HET1AZGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/Q1C3/HET1AZGA/FVDQ1C3HET1AZGA.SMALL.jpg Ashtonmehrle To all other teens (I'm 16)  who have begun to pick up an intrest in robotics and electronics the following project will give you a great user-system to get started with. This is not for complete beginers, but after only 6 months of teaching myself to code and develop robotics I have developed T.A.B...
By: Ashtonmehrle

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:33:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Robot-Prototype/
Walking Robot Prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/D958/HET0RMHL/FKHD958HET0RMHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/D958/HET0RMHL/FKHD958HET0RMHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/D958/HET0RMHL/FKHD958HET0RMHL.SMALL.jpg Mateucz I would like to share with you my progress on making a walking robot. So far i have created a prototype that ... tries to walk. I have designed a circuit to control my robot, I have writen a program to make it do what i want and I created a simple skeleton to keep it all together. It all seems great...
By: Mateucz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jury-Rigging-A-Servo-To-Drive-A-Low-Voltage-Motor/
Jury Rigging A Servo To Drive A Low Voltage Motor (DIY ESC) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/OPBX/HEQEE5RN/F95OPBXHEQEE5RN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/OPBX/HEQEE5RN/F95OPBXHEQEE5RN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/OPBX/HEQEE5RN/F95OPBXHEQEE5RN.SMALL.jpg Nicapizza Every good maker has used a servo at sometime or another. Whether it was for a RC car or an Arduino powered robot arm. I was working on building an Arduino powered tank. I tried using continuous rotation servos as the drive motors, but it was much too slow. I knew how to interface a servo with an Ar...
By: Nicapizza

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:50:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lipo-powered-Roomba/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/3JPI/HELXKLRH/F9N3JPIHELXKLRH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/3JPI/HELXKLRH/F9N3JPIHELXKLRH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/3JPI/HELXKLRH/F9N3JPIHELXKLRH.SMALL.jpg bremus This is a real simple and quick build log that I did this morning. I was sweeping up the dogs fur when I remembered I had a roomba a few years back and stopped using because the stock batteries sucked. I had been toying around with the idea of making it lipo powered but never got around to it. Its ...
By: bremus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:52:14 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/Fun-with-an-Arduino-or-how-I-learned-to-love-myro/
Fun with an Arduino, or how I learned to love myrobotlab software... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/1PFH/HEI4BP27/FQ51PFHHEI4BP27.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/1PFH/HEI4BP27/FQ51PFHHEI4BP27.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/1PFH/HEI4BP27/FQ51PFHHEI4BP27.SMALL.jpg nomasfilms Hello All! I am so excited over my first use of myrobotlab software ( http://myrobotlab.org/ ) that I actually made a video about it. I have been interested in 3D printers for some time now, and can hardly wait to have my own, for just one reason: I WANT TO PRINT AN INMOOV ANDROID! ( http://inmoov.b...
By: nomasfilms

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:58:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GigginoBot-20-Arduino-powered-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/B2QA/HEI48CZ2/FX2B2QAHEI48CZ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/B2QA/HEI48CZ2/FX2B2QAHEI48CZ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/B2QA/HEI48CZ2/FX2B2QAHEI48CZ2.SMALL.jpg 0x54 This is GigginoBot. It is builded recycling an old wine bottle packing case. It is Arduno based and it has several sensors. In the following video it uses only the two sonar sensors on the top to move around avoiding objects contact. I'm also working on computer vision with Open...
By: 0x54

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:05:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-UpCycling-40-Wheelchair-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/Z07M/HEBNHUW3/FCFZ07MHEBNHUW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/Z07M/HEBNHUW3/FCFZ07MHEBNHUW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/Z07M/HEBNHUW3/FCFZ07MHEBNHUW3.SMALL.jpg Dark Light I needed to do some research on Smart Wheelchair technology, and what better way to do it than on an actual wheelchair? Well, the better way was upcycling 3 broken wheelchairs into one working wheelchair-based robot. Total cost for the entire project: $40 for an Arduino and some ultrasonic sensors....
By: Dark Light

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:38:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/V6S2/HEBMZF1T/FXZV6S2HEBMZF1T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/V6S2/HEBMZF1T/FXZV6S2HEBMZF1T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/V6S2/HEBMZF1T/FXZV6S2HEBMZF1T.SMALL.jpg ando2013 YOU NEED :  - 1x ARDUINO UNO  - 1x TAMIYA UNIVERSAL PLATE SET  - 1x TAMIYA TRACK & WHEEL SET  - 1x TAMIYA MOTOR GEARBOX  - 1x L298 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver  - 1x 9g Servo  - 1x Ir Sharp Sensor  - Plexiglass  - 1x SPDT Switch  - Some Wires  - Hot Glue Gun  - 3x 9 v Battery  - 1x Test PCB  -1x L087...
By: ando2013

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:03:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handroid/
Handroid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/1CH7/HEBN97LF/FZY1CH7HEBN97LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/1CH7/HEBN97LF/FZY1CH7HEBN97LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/1CH7/HEBN97LF/FZY1CH7HEBN97LF.SMALL.jpg pablo_g16 Have you ever wanted to build a robotic hand that can feed you or play music on a piano for you? Well this project is designed for you to build your own robotic hand that can carry out basic tasks. The reason i decided to make a robotic hand was because i was participating in a school science fair ...
By: pablo_g16

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LINUSBot-Line-Follower-Robot-with-PID-control/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/41B4/HEBNHL0X/FYY41B4HEBNHL0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/41B4/HEBNHL0X/FYY41B4HEBNHL0X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/41B4/HEBNHL0X/FYY41B4HEBNHL0X.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 LINUSBot - PID Control This is a supplement to the first "instructables" of the LINUSBot (line following robot). Now the robot has movement control done by a PID controller, control Proportional, Integral and Derivative. This makes the movements at the bends much smoother and during the straights,...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:19:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-program-attiny-using-arduino-uno/
How to program attiny using arduino uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/VQKK/HEBNNQHA/FPPVQKKHEBNNQHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/VQKK/HEBNNQHA/FPPVQKKHEBNNQHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/VQKK/HEBNNQHA/FPPVQKKHEBNNQHA.SMALL.jpg Pranavthegreat I just wanted to make a small arduino for my few projects because buying a arduino for every project will be too expensive for a 15 yrs  old guy !!!!! Things you need arduino IDE attiny files on ur arduino IDE to download the attiny files click on the link enter your email id and the file will be...
By: Pranavthegreat

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:36:15 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/3D-modeling-the-instructables-robot/
3D modeling the instructables robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/EN06/HE7DB06L/FN6EN06HE7DB06L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/EN06/HE7DB06L/FN6EN06HE7DB06L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/EN06/HE7DB06L/FN6EN06HE7DB06L.SMALL.jpg hobbyman The model is made to be used as a toy or decoration when 3d printed. its size is approx 8x8x6 cms. The images are quite self explanetory with the solidworks features listed on the left menu step by step as the process progresses. The STL files for 3d printing can be found at the last step. ...
By: hobbyman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:37:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Latte-Art-Plotter-Latte-Plus/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2HE9/HE7D9ZRO/FDT2HE9HE7D9ZRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2HE9/HE7D9ZRO/FDT2HE9HE7D9ZRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2HE9/HE7D9ZRO/FDT2HE9HE7D9ZRO.SMALL.jpg kuwa I made the plotter which draws latte art  with a my friend. This Plotter made in Monozukuri Garage in Osaka, Japan.
By: kuwa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:29:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-drawing-robot-Open-Source-KeerBotcom/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SMALL.jpg wavegm KeerBot goal is to develop open hardware robot – A new one! No more regular boring robot that rolls on the ground but a new robot that can draw on walls. The robot is hanged on two wires with known initial length, and it has a painting head in the middle of it, and the software tells the wires t...
By: wavegm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:40:55 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/Automatic-Slinky-Machine/
Automatic Slinky Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/WC7O/HDYZJ363/F9PWC7OHDYZJ363.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/WC7O/HDYZJ363/F9PWC7OHDYZJ363.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/WC7O/HDYZJ363/F9PWC7OHDYZJ363.SMALL.jpg JimRD This slinky machine plays with a slinky for you. This instructable  presents a video of the machine operating and also some general guidelines for building your own machine. My basic rule of construction has always been, just use what you got. Not a lot of science here except an interesting observa...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:48:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-servo-leg/
How to make a servo leg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/S0B1/HDYZ6UH4/FW0S0B1HDYZ6UH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/S0B1/HDYZ6UH4/FW0S0B1HDYZ6UH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/S0B1/HDYZ6UH4/FW0S0B1HDYZ6UH4.SMALL.jpg jreeve17 This instructable will show you how to create a simple servo leg that can be controlled by buttons on an arduino or via serial. Here is a video of the leg in action    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8i1nrPIJvo Leg Materials: Popsicle sticks-make sure that all of them are flat and not curved, like ...
By: jreeve17

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:46:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-hand-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SMALL.jpg slsa It is a prototype. I have made in the beginning a hand on the computer in 3d, then already of a steel. In the manipulator there are not enough freedom degrees, but simple operations can be carried out. Depending on the application purposes it will be possible to finish a manipulator design. http:/...
By: slsa

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