http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 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-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/Cheap-Sturdy-1-Hour-Quadcopter/
Cheap, Sturdy, 1-Hour Quadcopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/Q2U4/HH2VOB6P/FAEQ2U4HH2VOB6P.SMALL.jpg marhar Here's a quadcopter build that we did in under an hour to win a bet.  We've got some experience building and took some shortcuts (such as using a flight controller from another unit, saving us the time of having to configure it), but I think it's reasonable to say that most makers could build this f...
By: marhar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:18:35 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/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/Maddie-the-Photonic-Robot-Cockroach-a-solar-power/
Maddie the Photonic Robot Cockroach: a solar powered Madagascar cockroach that runs faster than your cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SMALL.jpg sfrayne Oh Solar Pocket Factory fans.  How you have played right into our hands.  Oh the irony is delicious!  So ironic.  We made you believe we were trying to change the world with cheap microsolar panels made locally.   HAHAHA.  Who would do that?!   Oh you are so silly.  I now unveil to you the true pu...
By: sfrayne

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-Rotation-Servo-Mod-Adjustable-Method/
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SMALL.jpg charels88 I know there are a lot of methods for doing this but I was unhappy with the other methods.  Servos have 4 basic parts motor, gear train, controller board, and poteniometer(pot). The two things we need to modify are the gear train and the pot.  What I will do different is by using a different pot tha...
By: charels88

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-Segway-Instructabot/
Self Balancing Segway Instructabot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/S4ZF/HFD176YX/FTIS4ZFHFD176YX.SMALL.jpg florman Supplies: 1.  Arduino:  I used an Uno 2.  7.2v battery 3.  Set of motors:  Parralax's 7.2v motor set  http://www.robotshop.com/parallax-7-2v-motor-bracket-wheel-kit-pair.html 4.  Analog accelerometer http://www.robotshop.com/sfe-3g-tripleaxis-accelerometer-breakout-board-adxl335-2.html 5.  Saberto...
By: florman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:03:20 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/Robotic-arm-with-conveyor-able-to-assembly-work-p/
Robotic arm with conveyor, able to assembly work pieces underway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/AR6D/HET1FEQE/FWEAR6DHET1FEQE.SMALL.jpg milaci87 Hello everyone,  this is a project where I designed and built a work station to a six degree of freedom robotic arm. It is a common example from a production line, that the work piece is travelling on a conveyor belt or palette to the work station, where it stops in a fixed position, and the robot a...
By: milaci87

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:38:37 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/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/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/Hexapod-Robot-based-on-FPGA/
Hexapod Robot based on FPGA - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/9IAH/HDHM3K1R/F699IAHHDHM3K1R.SMALL.jpg costaud     This is a hexapod robot which consists of twelve DC servo motor controlled by a FPGA chip.The framework  is programmable and extendible.we can design different programs to make the robot react in different ways.           I was inspired by the Kondo KMR-M6 Robot .(Kondo is an Japanese company ma...
By: costaud

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:44:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Sumo-Battle-Bot-with-Pneumatic-Flipper-/
Autonomous Sumo Combat Robot with Pneumatic Flipper - How to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/AB5F/HDHW4Q1P/F8IAB5FHDHW4Q1P.SMALL.jpg kmmarlow This Sumo Bot was designed, built, programmed and tested over a 12 week period for one of my final year engineering classes. The aim was to design and build a lightweight fully autonomous sumo fighting robot for an in class Sumo Bot competition. The robot was required to push, lift or flip the oppon...
By: kmmarlow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:30:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hapless-Spider-V8/
Robotic Spider V8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I needed a project that would use all my servos, so I decided to make the do-nothing, worthless spider. If you have fischertechnik and servos to waste, this is the project for you! Really, this flopping spider makes for a great learning project. The main goal of this project is to teach the fundamen...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Cloning-by-DIY-3d-printers/
Robot Cloning by DIY 3d printers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/UTLX/HCB8KMU8/FLZUTLXHCB8KMU8.SMALL.jpg moverstreet007 The DARwIn-OP is a open hardware and software project which greatly aided me in doing this project.         DARwIn-OP is an acronym for (Dynamic Anthropomorphic Robot with Intelligence - Open Platform) or DARwIn for short. The DARwIn-OP was developed by the RoMeLa research lab at Virginia Tech in c...
By: moverstreet007

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:38:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TowerPro-Micro-Servo-Spin-360/
Hack a TowerPro Micro Servo to Spin 360 / Continuous Rotation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/APCO/HCB8TMSH/FBNAPCOHCB8TMSH.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics Hey guys! Since I've got my servos, I've had two that I set aside for hacking. So, coming to my favorite website for help, I was sorely disappointed when I couldn't seem to find any instructables on how to mod a micro servo. After viewing a few, I went to my workbench and got to work. I was very sur...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:33:13 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/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/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/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/Build-a-Simple-Robot-Leg/
Build a Simple Walking Robot Leg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/TDVF/HAWSLFEX/FMOTDVFHAWSLFEX.SMALL.jpg JimRD Here is probably the simplest robot leg that allows forward and backward and up and down movement. It only requires a toy geared motor and some other miscellaneous stuff  to build. I didn't have to buy anything to build this project. The problem with leg movement is that as the leg moves forward or ...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:49:40 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/Standing-Linear-Actuator-powered-by-Modtronix/
Standing Linear Actuator; powered by Modtronix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/R61S/HA4LG8V5/FSIR61SHA4LG8V5.SMALL.jpg N.fletch Some context surrounding the project: This Linear Actuator was designed for company use; so due to the context of this Instructable, no information will be discussed of the products: they are prototype systems. However I am free to discuss the Linear Actuator itself and how it was built. In additio...
By: N.fletch

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:51:39 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:03:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bug-Catching-Spider-in-Web-Part-1/
Bug-Catching Spider in Web, Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SMALL.jpg idesigner4 This project is a collaboration between bhasudha and idesigner4 (me), students in the Fall 2012 course Things That Think (CSCI 7000) at The University of Colorado - Boulder. The story of our bug-catching spider automaton goes like this: A giant evil spider resides in a big web. One day an unfortuna...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:09:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Snake/
Robot Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/UW9M/H8RVD49E/F31UW9MH8RVD49E.SMALL.jpg IzzyLink Purpose This project was built for the Things that Think undergraduate/graduate class CSCI 4830-7 and CSCI 7000-7 for the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Our group consisted of one graduate and two undergraduate students.  We worked on the project for 8 weeks, most of the time trying to learn h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:46:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Pound-Fighting-Robot-Algos/
One Pound Fighting Robot, Algos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/9RZD/H82U2BOS/F2K9RZDH82U2BOS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR My latest robotic creation is a 1lb fighting robot that competes under the name Algos. Algos replaces a basic 2 wheel drive wedge robot named Kobalos. The concept for Algos came about when I decided that I wanted to switch to a robot with an active weapon. I had a few key requirements in mind when...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:22:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Scanner-Home-made-3D-Scanner/
123D Scanner - Home made 3D Scanner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/GX1K/H7URBW9F/FO6GX1KH7URBW9F.SMALL.jpg wavegm Hey - have a look at my new project HERE In this project I built a 3D Scanner, that enables generating 3D models of physical objects. The files can later be viewed in 3D software (GLC Player, Sketchup, Rhino, or sites such as http://3dfile.io) and even manipulated into .STL file and 3D printed. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Simple-Tiny-Vibrating-Robot-No-Soldering/
Fast Simple Tiny Vibrating Robot (No Soldering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/583S/H7ZPBWAX/FN2583SH7ZPBWAX.SMALL.jpg mytinkerbot601 There are many designs out for vibrating robots. Here is our version of it that uses a custom laser cut piece of acrylic, but you can easy use a piece of cardboard from the end of a box to complete the frame. All the parts can be found around your house or can be purchased for very cheap. If you wan...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 12:05:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Doodle-Bot-kit-from-DAGU/
Building a Doodle Bot kit from DAGU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/NQS9/H742PQ7D/FBINQS9H742PQ7D.SMALL.jpg OddBot Doodle Bot is a very simple beginners robot that can write messages using white board markers, jumbo chalk or crayons. The kit comes with all parts including an Arduino compatible controller and a screwdriver. You will need to supply 4x AAA batteries and a suitable USB cable to program the robot. A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:41:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-robot-with-on-board-code-editor-PS2-keyboa/
cheap robot with on-board code editor (PS/2 keyboard code input,EEPROM storage) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/809N/H7A8PHC0/F13809NH7A8PHC0.SMALL.jpg thatdude624 Hello! this is my first Instructable :) This robot is unique because it allows you to edit the code, simply by connecting a keyboard and using the on-board, on-screen code editor! The programming language it uses is simple and easy. It's also pretty awesome you can just plug in a keyboard and edit ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:36:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Solar-Robot-Stage-1/
Autonomous Solar Robot Stage 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/Y6WT/H742SC15/F6FY6WTH742SC15.SMALL.jpg Autonomous96 Background: Hi, my name is Ben Rawstron and this is the robot I have been working on, recently in my sophomore (tenth grade) year of high school. I created this project as an "independent study" at my local school here in Waldoboro Maine since I wanted to surpass the limitations of robots I had wor...
By: Autonomous96

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Checkers-the-seven-servo-robot-arm/
Checkers the seven servo robot arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/3RGI/H6MF3THO/FS33RGIH6MF3THO.SMALL.jpg Mateo_ In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a 7 servo robot arm. I will release the the CAD file soon, on the 18th of September. Also this instructable only shows you how to build  the physical arm, so please do email me with control method suggestions.  Oh and by the way this only the so...
By: Mateo_

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:40:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-the-Snap-Circuits-Rover/
Hack the Snap Circuits Rover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to hack the Snap Circuits Rover by adding a PICAXE micro controller and building a Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your programmable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:17:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Skitter/
Simple Bots: Skitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SMALL.jpg randofo Skitter Bot came into this world as result of a chain reaction of exploded of cosmic energy. By current estimates, this chain reaction took roughly 13.7 billion years to complete. When put into such context, it becomes quite clear just how long it takes for near-perfect walking scrub brush bot to ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-sugru-robot-Fixbot/
How to build your own sugru robot, Fixbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/C99M/H6DWPP2A/F1VC99MH6DWPP2A.SMALL.jpg projectsugru So you saw our video and you've fallen in love with Fixbot, have you? That's okay, it's understandable. We've fallen in love with it too. We have some great news! You can build your own Fixbot too, provided that you're okay with getting your hands dirty and that you have access to a Makerbot / Re...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 04:44:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Ping-Pong-Balls-Launcher/
Arduino controlled Ping Pong Balls Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJON/H6MF42AQ/FZDLJONH6MF42AQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJON/H6MF42AQ/FZDLJONH6MF42AQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJON/H6MF42AQ/FZDLJONH6MF42AQ.SMALL.jpg XicoMBD Hi everyone! This is a ping pong balls launcher designed to be controlled by an arduino. It uses a servo to dispense the balls and two motors with wheels to give speed and shoot them. All the pieces can be printed using an 3D printed and the base can be done using a CNC or a laser cutter. You ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:54:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Drinkbot-The-Elixirator/
Building a Drinkbot: The Elixirator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/VK46/H6I6WQTB/FR6VK46H6I6WQTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/VK46/H6I6WQTB/FR6VK46H6I6WQTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/VK46/H6I6WQTB/FR6VK46H6I6WQTB.SMALL.jpg botronics The Elixirator is a Steampunk cocktail mixing machine. Up to 10 different drinks from four ingredients can be selected and dispensed. Four bottles are used to hold the spirits and mixers for the drinks.  The contents of the bottles are pressurized with an aquarium pump and released into the glass wi...
By: botronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:40:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Robots-Make-An-Artificial-Muscle-Arm-And-Gri/
Soft Robots: Make An Artificial Muscle Arm And Gripper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/VRQT/H672MAZ3/FEQVRQTH672MAZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/VRQT/H672MAZ3/FEQVRQTH672MAZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/VRQT/H672MAZ3/FEQVRQTH672MAZ3.SMALL.jpg mikey77 Using artificial air muscles, a very flexible robot arm and gripper can be made. This soft robot is powered by compressed air and each one of the 11 muscles can be controlled by a standard infrared universal remote control or an infrared LED connected to a micro controller that can output Sony ...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:56:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Implementing-Manipulators-in-Competition-Robotics/
Implementing Manipulators in Competition Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SMALL.jpg FIRSTIntern In the FIRST Robotics Competition, choosing a manipulator that achieves your team’s strategy goals is crucial to fielding a successful robot.  However, designing and building one is often one of the most challenging aspects of the competition.  Successful teams have learned how to use the engineerin...
By: FIRSTIntern

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/6-AXIS-ROBOTIC-ARM/
Sexy 6 AXIS ROBOTIC ARM - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/CH0T/H5ZJKY1N/FTECH0TH5ZJKY1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/CH0T/H5ZJKY1N/FTECH0TH5ZJKY1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/CH0T/H5ZJKY1N/FTECH0TH5ZJKY1N.SMALL.jpg sparten11   Well I finally did it. I finally pulled the trigger and started to build a 5/6 axis robotic arm. This is an ongoing project so please check back from time to time to look at the progress and offer any  ideas you might have who knows I just might include the changes. I have alot done so far. I will...
By: sparten11

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:59:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DJI-Groundstation-instructions-for-flying-an-octoc/
DJI Groundstation instructions for flying an octocopter on autopilot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/9179/H5Y9W2W7/FML9179H5Y9W2W7.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine You can use the DJI wookong flight controller system, upgraded for use with GPS waypoint coordinates, to fly a helicopter on autopilot mode. It was somewhat hard for me to decipher the DJI wookong maual. SO here's how I did it. What you need I was flying the OctoKong, purchased from rc-drone...
By: gabriellalevine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:22:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Buck/
Simple Bots: Buck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SMALL.jpg randofo Just like a bull, a bronco, and a ninja, Buck has a lot of kick. With spring-loaded feet, this noisy little bot does a lot of stomping about. Everywhere Buck goes, commotion ensues. This keeps people on their toes, which is a good attribute for any bot to have. Get th...
By: randofo

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