http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:18:46 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/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/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...
By: sunFlow3r

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 17:35:03 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/Cross-Stitched-Baby-Clothes-Hanger/
Cross Stitched Baby Clothes Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/IOYH/HEXUHV9R/FYYIOYHHEXUHV9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/IOYH/HEXUHV9R/FYYIOYHHEXUHV9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/IOYH/HEXUHV9R/FYYIOYHHEXUHV9R.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This cross stitched baby clothes hanger is the perfect gift for a baby shower or any expecting couples.  My cousin just had a baby boy and I've been brainstorming gifts ideas for him for the past 9 months. I designed this custom clothing hanger for a past project and decided to scale it down to baby...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:17:00 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/LED-Space-Robot/
LED Space Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/TXM1/HEBN0C2Y/FV1TXM1HEBN0C2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/TXM1/HEBN0C2Y/FV1TXM1HEBN0C2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/TXM1/HEBN0C2Y/FV1TXM1HEBN0C2Y.SMALL.jpg Roboi Try to build this space Robot scale model!!! It’s an awesome creative proses and at the same time challenging and skill building! This is one project you will enjoy and have a lot of fun whit! Experiment whit shapes, led’s, moving parts, paint and decals and grow you skills a builder and...
By: Roboi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:07:11 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/Make-a-robot-lamp-using-discarded-speakers-and-a-/
Make a robot lamp (using discarded speakers and a colander) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/07DO/HDXM92ID/FPY07DOHDXM92ID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/07DO/HDXM92ID/FPY07DOHDXM92ID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/07DO/HDXM92ID/FPY07DOHDXM92ID.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer This is my first project as Artist in Residence on Instructables. I'm just discovering how to find stuff in this city, so I started working with a small box of e-waste kept by the Instructables staff. Thanks guys! I found a big speaker and four small ones with the same decoration, so I decided to m...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:13:40 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/Tincloth/
Tincloth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TH7U/HDOVWGU5/FRETH7UHDOVWGU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TH7U/HDOVWGU5/FRETH7UHDOVWGU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TH7U/HDOVWGU5/FRETH7UHDOVWGU5.SMALL.jpg donedirtcheap Turning an Instructables apron into an Indestructible apron: Water-proof, flame resistant and easy-clean. Could be it turns a knife too! Ever wonder why some canvas, like the stuff that a Carhart jacket is made of, is so much tougher than, say, a drop cloth?  The secret is 'tincloth,' invented in s...
By: donedirtcheap

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:20:39 PST 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/robot-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/O767/HD4VGAK3/FXGO767HD4VGAK3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/O767/HD4VGAK3/FXGO767HD4VGAK3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/O767/HD4VGAK3/FXGO767HD4VGAK3.SMALL.jpg champx Here is a simple way to make an original lamp! just take an old motorcycle headlight, use fasteners to put the legs, make holes for eyes and mouth, buy a cheap RGB LED bulb with remote control and here is a mood lighting out of the ordinary!
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:35:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scary-bots-and-super-creeps-vibrobots-with-conne/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ESGQ/HD2RYL1F/F6LESGQHD2RYL1F.SMALL.jpg ynze Make funny, scary, silly vibrating bot creatures with little more than connectors, cable ties and electrical wire. The bots in the pictures and video are just examples of what you can make. Your imagination is the limit. Thanks to the versatility of connectors, cable binders and electrical wire, the...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:06:31 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/Steampunk-Nutcracker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SMALL.jpg treese1 Meet Walnutsworth- the newest addition to my holiday nutcracker collection. Started our as a "blank" wooden nutcracker but after a day of painting, building, and decorating, he is now a steampunk gentleman complete with clockwork robotic arm and jetpack! Enjoy!
By: treese1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:28:52 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/Build-Ironman-Mark-VI-out-of-makedo-and-cardboard-/
Build Ironman Mark VI out of makedo and cardboard paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SMALL.jpg yihungkuo The idea of making an ironman simply came from my 3 kids... I wanted to make them a toy suit for roleplay and halloween, but ended up making my own size model.  In any case, they had fun during the month long period I spent making this model.  If it were not for the daily 'Daddy, where is the ironma...
By: yihungkuo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:02:48 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/Android-Robot-Print-Out-and-Make/
Android Robot - Print Out and Make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/6XWA/H9G12K0J/FX46XWAH9G12K0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/6XWA/H9G12K0J/FX46XWAH9G12K0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/6XWA/H9G12K0J/FX46XWAH9G12K0J.SMALL.gif robives Download, print out and make your own Android robot. This poseable robot is available for everyone to download for free.This project was originally published on the robives.com website.  The Android robot is the logo of Google's Android mobile device operating system. This Android robot is modified...
By: robives

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:42:50 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/Transformers-Costume-H1-Hummer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/KHNE/H994HXVD/F2TKHNEH994HXVD.SMALL.jpg tblood3846   Here is the costume that I made this year. It is a transformers costume. I change from robot mode when I am standing up into an H1 Hummer (vehicle mode) when I lay down on my stomach. This thing took me around 90 hours total though a lot of that time was spend sitting on my couch deep in thou...
By: tblood3846

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