http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:14:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Challenge-Remote-Controlled-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/6C13/HI3TRH24/F096C13HI3TRH24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/6C13/HI3TRH24/F096C13HI3TRH24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/6C13/HI3TRH24/F096C13HI3TRH24.SMALL.jpg s14tuner This is a robot that me and my team had to build for my design class. The purpose was to go around a track and recover some balls and deposit them in a set place. we used 2 stepper motors,1 servo and a pneumatic arm to accomplish this. The video shows my final run. In the video you see me walking be...
By: s14tuner

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Music-with-Makeblock/
Making Music with Makeblock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SMALL.jpg Makerworks Makeblock is an aluminum extrusion based construction system that provides an integrated solution for aspects of mechanics, electronics and software design. With Makeblock you can make professional robots, toy machines or even art-ware. It's super easy-to-use and helps bring your creations to life. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-ArduinoRaspberry-Pi-Robot-Platform/
How to Make a Arduino+Raspberry Pi Robot Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/GJEL/HHS9TFLR/FRHGJELHHS9TFLR.SMALL.jpg cbrittain1 This is not the definitive story on Pi and Arduino orchestration. Just my version. Berryboot 1. Get Berryboot.  Berryboot will allow you to download several Raspberry Pi images. SD Card Preperation Now extract the zip files to a blank SD card. Berryboot Put the BerryBoot SD card in your ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robot-Gripper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SMALL.jpg Cworkshop Here is my robot gripper that i am working on it is simple idea on the real working one but it is not ready yet to be printed 3D as soon i can i will upload one that you can probable  print it here is some photos that show u how it work and i am working on 3 fingers robot that save 98% from it's rea...
By: Cworkshop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:42:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Integrate-Ardublock-with-Arduino-IDE/
Integrate Ardublock with Arduino IDE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/I7PM/HHS9WL83/FVDI7PMHHS9WL83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/I7PM/HHS9WL83/FVDI7PMHHS9WL83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/I7PM/HHS9WL83/FVDI7PMHHS9WL83.SMALL.jpg Rifath Hello friends!!!!!!!!!! Programming with C is not always the easy job for all those non-programmer Arduino enthusiasts but now for their ease the ‘ArduBlock’ a graphical, block-based programming language is available. We have already seen a number of graphical, block-based programming languages in ...
By: Rifath

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:17:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robopod-the-Arduino-Powered-Robot/
Robopod the Arduino Powered Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SMALL.jpg 86 Robopod is a simple arduino robot that uses antennas to detect obstacles. Robopod's motors are controlled by an H bridge and   powered by a nine volt battery.  Robopods circuit is based on a breadboard for easy modification. Tools and Materials Material Arduino uno Breadboard H Br...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Build-a-Robot/
Let's Build a Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SMALL.jpg rwinscot I've been building stuff like this since I was about ten or so years old... and I love it! It's amazing how fabrication techniques have improved in the last few years. Inexpensive hardware, 3D printers, and awesome boutique electronics stores like Adafruit, SparkFun, and Seeed Studio have opened a ...
By: rwinscot

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:21:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-mini-robot/
Arduino mini robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UZV4/HHS9VEF3/FL4UZV4HHS9VEF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UZV4/HHS9VEF3/FL4UZV4HHS9VEF3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UZV4/HHS9VEF3/FL4UZV4HHS9VEF3.SMALL.jpg stive.cool Everyone plays motion games on their mobile ever wondered what it would to be like to control stuff using motion control . In this instructable I'm going to show you how to build a android motion controlled  robot that transmit video through wifi or through VHF . This robot can also be controlled ov...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ben-A-Light-Following-Breadboard-Arduino-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/399J/HHS9VCH2/FT8399JHHS9VCH2.SMALL.jpg chickenparmi Ben the Light Following Breadboard Arduino Robot is the second robot I have made to help teach robotics to high school students in a class I teach voluntarily. The first robot also has its own Instructable which can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/James-Your-first-Arduino-Robot/ The v...
By: chickenparmi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:47:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LIGHT-FOLLOWING-SIMPLE-SPURT-ROBOT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SMALL.jpg makesomeso hai guys this is my simple light following spurt robot.The things you needed to build this robot are: 1) two BC337 NPN transistors 2) two LDR's 3)two 100 RPM DC motors 4) one 9v battery holder 5) one breadboard 6) some wires OPTIONAL 1) wheels 2) some pins ( for connecting wires in breadboard ) ...
By: makesomeso

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tic-Tac-Toe-Robot/
Tic-Tac-Toe Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/S2AV/HHS9ROIT/FFCS2AVHHS9ROIT.SMALL.jpg OddBot In this Instructable I will show you how to make a robot arm that plays Tic Tac Toe using a Micro Magician robot controller, 4 servos and building blocks / materials of your choice. The wiring is super simple, just plug 4 servos and the battery into the Micro Magician. There is no keypad to wire up ...
By: OddBot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:23:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-object-avoiding-rover-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SMALL.jpg Crazyffrey A rover that could avoid objects can be very beneficial for continuous entertainment! As this rover rolls on the ground, it can detect an object coming with its infrared distance sensor, change direction, and continuously stay on the go.The rover is powered by the Arduino. The infrared sensors detec...
By: Crazyffrey

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:30:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dancing-Magnetic-Robots/
Dancing, Magnetic Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/17OS/HHMI70ST/F5H17OSHHMI70ST.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/17OS/HHMI70ST/F5H17OSHHMI70ST.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/17OS/HHMI70ST/F5H17OSHHMI70ST.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Make a pair of dancing robots using magnets! While messing around with some magnets I purchased from Ebay I discovered something really cool.  If you put a small washer on a flat surface and move a magnet in a circle motion underneath the washer, it will spin one way and then another. As soon as ...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Spreading-Robot/
Seed Spreading Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SMALL.jpg randofo Last summer it was brought to my attention that you could buy nearly everything you needed for automated lawn care but a seed spreading robot. This intrigued me. For starters, why on Earth would anyone make lawn care robots in the first place? There are countless reasons this seems like a bad idea. ...
By: randofo

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

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

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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:49:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Paper-Robobee-Model/
Build a Paper RoboBee Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/NOVF/HHJOISVH/F7ANOVFHHJOISVH.SMALL.jpg hahvahdsquah Have you ever seen miniature flying robotic insects in movies? That might sound like something completely out of science fiction, but believe it or not, engineers at the Harvard Microrobotics Lab are actually working on a bug-sized flying robot called the "RoboBee": While this Instructable won'...
By: hahvahdsquah

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:50:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Supercharged-Thymio/
How to Make a Supercharged Thymio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/P5M0/HHJOM4I1/FMKP5M0HHJOM4I1.SMALL.jpg woodlandtech Do you want to make your Thymio faster than it already is? Then this is the project for you! The extra large wheels make it easier for the Thymio to drive over things. If the Thymio isn't able to drive over it, then it will flip over and use its regular wheels to move away.  How to Super...
By: woodlandtech

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:34:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recyclable-Robo-Dancer/
Recyclable Robo-Dancer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/HOIL/HHI4WFRL/F3WHOILHHI4WFRL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/HOIL/HHI4WFRL/F3WHOILHHI4WFRL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/HOIL/HHI4WFRL/F3WHOILHHI4WFRL.SMALL.jpg ryanwillpt The reason I created this instructable is because I was assigned to make one by my geometry teacher. The goal was to construct an instructable which incorperated both mathematical geometry and the green theme. We were also required to do this as a group. We decided to make some sort of sculpture out...
By: ryanwillpt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 13:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-paper-robots-cyborg-crab/
Micro paper robots (cyborg crab) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/B0WN/HH2VNRZC/FN2B0WNHH2VNRZC.SMALL.jpg lockershop Its a hexapod robot, its only 12 mm high and its made almost entirely from paper ! Each of the mechanized insect's legs are fully articulated and it has the capacity to move at speeds of up to 240 steps per minute. Once built this robot can move sideways much like a crab and the legs have a synchro...
By: lockershop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 09:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArtooR2-ATtiny2313-Wall-Avoiding-Robot/
Artoo [R2] (ATtiny2313 Wall Avoiding Robot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/VD0W/HH2VMVRB/FQ5VD0WHH2VMVRB.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Since I had a lot of ATtiny2313s lying around I wanted to do something cool with them, I thought for a while and then decided to make a simple wall avoiding robot with the ATtiny2313, an ultrasonic sensor and 2 motors. Its an easy to make and simple robot which runs on a very small amount of code s...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 02:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-based-Robotic-Manipulator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/468H/HHS9CY77/FZC468HHHS9CY77.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/468H/HHS9CY77/FZC468HHHS9CY77.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/468H/HHS9CY77/FZC468HHHS9CY77.SMALL.jpg TheSteamer71 This is my first prototype of a robotic manipulator. Until now, I've really been focusing on the physic aspect of the arm so I haven't been working a lot on the program aspect. The current goal of this project is to create a solid platform to reproduce every-day actions and develop my programming ap...
By: TheSteamer71

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 15:58:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/UnderSeawolf-ROV-Project-for-Long-Island-Sound-Fr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/PHYU/HH2VY4PL/FYZPHYUHH2VY4PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/PHYU/HH2VY4PL/FYZPHYUHH2VY4PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/PHYU/HH2VY4PL/FYZPHYUHH2VY4PL.SMALL.jpg Veteran_ComputerEngineer Hi there and thanks for stopping by,  Every now and then I get an idea for my ROV but I have been stuck for a while now as I am trying to figure out how to, compactly, rotate those thrusters you see in the image. I was thinking about designing a 2-Axis module to go in between the ROV and the Thrust...
By: Veteran_ComputerEngineer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 12:01:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basics-of-Turning-your-RC-Vehicle-into-an-Autonomo/
Basics of Turning your Remote Controll Vehicle into an Autonomous System (Drone) Using an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/WOPI/HH2VN2RW/F8BWOPIHH2VN2RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/WOPI/HH2VN2RW/F8BWOPIHH2VN2RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/WOPI/HH2VN2RW/F8BWOPIHH2VN2RW.SMALL.jpg Captain Dyson I began this project with the objective of cheaply turning my RC helicopter into something of a UAV or at least to fit some sensors to reduce collisions and other "mis-haps." Now unfortunately at the beginning of the project i miscalculated my little helicopter's lift capabilities and so with the eq...
By: Captain Dyson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 10:57:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carboard-Mechanical-Robot-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/0QZL/HH2VMVTH/FXD0QZLHH2VMVTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/0QZL/HH2VMVTH/FXD0QZLHH2VMVTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/0QZL/HH2VMVTH/FXD0QZLHH2VMVTH.SMALL.jpg chaitanyak if you use corrugated plastic instead of the cardboard.. youve got a poop-scoop :D
By: chaitanyak

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 02:40:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-200-Robotic-Hand-Part-2-The-Controller-A/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J3H4/HH2VKRE6/F3YJ3H4HH2VKRE6.SMALL.jpg aaronthomen I designed and built this robotic hand and the controller for less than $200.  The fingers and thumb are controlled by servo motors.  The first video shows the hand in action.  The second video shows how to make the controller. Visit my website for an Arduino sketch to make it all work: www.Surfing...
By: aaronthomen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boss-Box-Bot/
The Boss Box Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Welcome to the Boss Box Bot instructable, or as we like to call it, the Bo-Bo Bot. The Bo-Bo Bot was designed to use extremely low cost materials to allow people to construct a robot without high-priced kits. Our Bo-Bo Bot will be made using various tools such as AutoCAD, Corel Draw, and a laser cut...
By: sphsengineering

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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2010-Halloween-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P0VL/HH11QQ48/F18P0VLHH11QQ48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P0VL/HH11QQ48/F18P0VLHH11QQ48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P0VL/HH11QQ48/F18P0VLHH11QQ48.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills I apologize I do not have pictures of this build. I had the idea and worked 7 straight hours before the contest and actually won $250. This project is made from cardboard boxes, plastic bottles for the ears etc. some nuts and bolts from the garage, a old T-shirt, rope and one roll of black duct tape...
By: DootMadskills

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:39:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-robots-with-Raspberry-Pi-and-Python/
Building robots with Raspberry Pi and Python - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/ISJ4/HGZNX326/F2IISJ4HGZNX326.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/ISJ4/HGZNX326/F2IISJ4HGZNX326.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/ISJ4/HGZNX326/F2IISJ4HGZNX326.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 The goal of this tutorial is to help you begin programming with Python to control your Arduino robots with a Raspberry PI. We will go over the basics like installation and some simple examples to control your robot from a Python GUI from Raspberry PI.   Parts list In this tutorial we are goin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:38:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I-am-the-Robot/
I am the Robot! (Sketchbook Pro 6) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/2XY5/HGU2PDY2/FT12XY5HGU2PDY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/2XY5/HGU2PDY2/FT12XY5HGU2PDY2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/2XY5/HGU2PDY2/FT12XY5HGU2PDY2.SMALL.jpg snmiller   Hello out there! I designed a hoodie for the "Dream it, Draw it, Wear it" contest because i couldn't go without showing this. I was thinking about some great designs and this one popped into my head and "The Robot Hoodie" was born. I decided to give this one a different kind of direction. I used s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:43 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 ...
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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/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.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...
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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...
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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...
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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/
Line Following Robot with Basic PD (Proportional-Derivative) control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 This Instructable  will demonstrate how to use PD (Proporational-Derivative) control in a simple line follower. The example uses the line follower developed in the Basic Line Follower Instructable :   http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-following-Robot-with-Arduino/ The following components will b...
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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.  Here is Part 2: DIY $200 Robotic Hand Part 2: The Controller Visit my websi...
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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/Crab-Bot-sidestepping-robot/
Crab Bot, sidestepping robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs Ok, the title might be a little deceiving, the robot does not actually have claws or does it walk sideways. But this robot is designed to turn on a dime and be able to move sideways apart from the usual four wheel powered platforms maneuvering. For this ible i will be assuming that you are familiar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 22:36:11 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...
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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/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Swimming-Accessories/
DIY Ways to Play with Sphero: Swimming Accessories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/07UZ/HAM7WWVP/F3507UZHAM7WWVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/07UZ/HAM7WWVP/F3507UZHAM7WWVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/07UZ/HAM7WWVP/F3507UZHAM7WWVP.SMALL.jpg gosphero Sphero has a reputation for making a splash at pool parties. With his high-impact polycarbonate shell, he is able to roll out an exceptional cannonball dive. Since he is already waterproof and floats with ease, all he needs now are some swimming accessories to maximize his swimming potential. Dive i...
By: gosphero

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 13:35:27 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/Ladies-Fit-Robot-T-Shirt/
Ladie's Fit Robot T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ANES/HFSHU8CU/FCIANESHFSHU8CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ANES/HFSHU8CU/FCIANESHFSHU8CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ANES/HFSHU8CU/FCIANESHFSHU8CU.SMALL.jpg sunFlow3r Hello everybody!  I recently received a robot Instructables t-shirt as a prize in the Cardboard & Duct Tape contest   A huge THANK YOU! to anyone who was kind enough to vote for me by the way!  Anywho, the t-shirt was only available men's sizes, and since I am most definitely not a 'men' I was swimm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 17:35:03 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...
By: pvbot

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...
By: michaelgohjs

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