http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:40:57 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/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/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/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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:40:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scoop/
Simple Bots: Scoop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SMALL.jpg randofo There are so many Simple Bots that sweep and scrub, that I felt it only appropriate to make one that picks up after them. Scoop does just that. It pushes itself around and systematically scoops up whatever lies in its path. Well... maybe "systematically" is too strong of a word to use in describi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-an-Obstacle-Avoiding-Arduino-Robot/
How To Make an Obstacle Avoiding Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/ETBE/GYGFD60S/FS6ETBEGYGFD60S.SMALL.jpg generalgeek314 Hello all! In this Instructable I'll be showing you how to make a robot similar to the "Mobile Arduino Experimental Platform" (MAEP) that I made. It is equipped with two motors that can steer the robot and the ability to see obstacles in front of it with a PING))) ultrasonic sensor.  With the attac...
By: generalgeek314

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:13:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pingbot-Micro-RC-Rechargable-Musical-Robot-Pal/
Pingbot - Micro RC Rechargable Musical Robot Pal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Pingbot is a very small (38mm diameter), usb rechargeable, programmable, musical, remote control robot designed for maximum fun and danceability. I've built a few experimental robots in the past and, to be honest, they all looked the part. They were nothing more than circuit boards with wheels glue...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitchbots/
Twitchbots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SMALL.jpg Orion1615 The Twitchbot is a fun little 30 minute project-y thing to do with all the lens modules you find taking apart CD-drives in search for motors and other fun stuff. Flicking it's antenna makes this bot twitch its eye and light up. This bot is a variation on the blinky bug... I'm sure a lot of you peo...
By: Orion1615

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Walker-Robot/
Simple Walker Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SMALL.jpg randofo Building a simple walking robot is really easy. Don't let the number of steps fool you into believing otherwise. This robot is basically made with a handful of household items and some simple electronics that you can easily pick up at Radioshack. In fact, this robot is entirely zip tied together, ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 08:28:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mimbo-A-Friendly-Robot/
Mimbo - A Friendly Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/X9BY/GWKKN13J/FY6X9BYGWKKN13J.SMALL.jpg wkl Mimbo is a friendly robot who mimics your emotions. He has a cardboard box body, an iPhone for a face, and a Processing sketch for a brain.   Build the Body Mimbo's body is made out of a single sheet of cardboard. The best way to make the body is to first glue the pattern on the cardb...
By: wkl

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:33:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wendell-the-Robot/
Wendell the Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/WIWY/GWF6EJ9S/FHQWIWYGWF6EJ9S.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan UPDATE: 12/21/2011 - Robot Zombie Dance, Smaller head (see below) Born in dreams of 1980's,  realized today. What follows is my proposed design for a robot. A robot with a simple design, that is easy to share and change.  A robot you can build with a hand saw or a laser cutter; from cardboard or ...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:25:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/OCCUPI-Bot/
OCCU(PI) Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/MXKP/GV2UVD8T/F2ZMXKPGV2UVD8T.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning from the lessons of the 1%, I set forth to outsource our occupy-related labor to a robotic workforce. Robots obviously have many advantages over their human counterparts. For instance, robots never get tired, they don't get cold, they don't sleep, nor eat, don't require tents, and when arme...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:14:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SPROT-my-SimPleROboT/
SPROT, my SimPleROboT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/WVWT/GUWHGMD5/F65WVWTGUWHGMD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/WVWT/GUWHGMD5/F65WVWTGUWHGMD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/WVWT/GUWHGMD5/F65WVWTGUWHGMD5.SMALL.jpg sbateson in this instructable i will show you how to make a very simple robot, using an arduino. this robot could be the base for a wide range of projects, i am planning on adding LDRs to mine so it can seek put light and also follow a line. it uses a small shield I made out of a piece of stripboard on the a...
By: sbateson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:15:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduRoller-balance-bot/
ArduRoller balance bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/HXUV/GRFNDFDV/F2HHXUVGRFNDFDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/HXUV/GRFNDFDV/F2HHXUVGRFNDFDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/HXUV/GRFNDFDV/F2HHXUVGRFNDFDV.SMALL.jpg fasaxc This instructable shows how to build my ArduRoller balance bot. It balances quite well on the spot and responds to most knocks pretty quickly but sometimes giving it a more gentle push sends it gliding across the room at a constant speed. I'm still working on that. There's a video of the bot in act...
By: fasaxc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Six-Legged-Walking-Robot/
Six Legged Walking Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/X7C4/GD2JKNU5/F72X7C4GD2JKNU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/X7C4/GD2JKNU5/F72X7C4GD2JKNU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/X7C4/GD2JKNU5/F72X7C4GD2JKNU5.SMALL.jpg r570sv Overview Take the Taymiya six legged walker robot and make a larger version of it. Ultimately I’m deciding if I want to make a bot large enough that two people can ride and drive in. See (rpantaleo http://www.instructables.com/id/Hexabot-Build-a-heavy-duty-six-legged-robot/) for a large versio...
By: r570sv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:14:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Inchworm/
Simple Bots: Inchworm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SMALL.jpg randofo If you can count on only one thing, it would be a ruler. Now, don't get me wrong. I am not talking about supreme despots for life, or anything of that sort. The rulers that I am referring to are the measuring kind. After all, how can you not count on something with so many sequential numbers? That i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:35:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scrub/
Simple Bots: Scrub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SMALL.jpg randofo As part of my effort to make our life easier through robotics, I have made a low-cost cleaning bot called Scrub Bot. This state of the art cleaning robot is great at polishing floors and shining glass tables (provided that you soap it up first). It also disperses small particulates evenly across you...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Barreller/
Simple Bots: Barreller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SMALL.jpg randofo A Barreller Bot is a device that has seemingly eternal forward propulsion in a given direction. In other words, there is a motor that acts as an off-centered weight inside of a can. When the can rolls forward in the direction of the weight (the weight, being the motor), the motor turns upwards, henc...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Wobbler/
Simple Bots: Wobbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/0TWS/GXDWYH8Y/FEO0TWSGXDWYH8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/0TWS/GXDWYH8Y/FEO0TWSGXDWYH8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/0TWS/GXDWYH8Y/FEO0TWSGXDWYH8Y.SMALL.jpg randofo Typically, you learn how to wobble before you learn how to walk. But in the world of bots, anything is possible! That is why a day after showing you how to walk and two after showing you how I roll, I am back to show you how to do a little wobble wobble. That's right! In almost no time, you can be o...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:16:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Walker/
Simple Bots: Walker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SMALL.jpg randofo My goal with Walker Bot was to make a 4-legged walking bot that could be made in ten minutes. This bot ultimately took me three hours to make. That said, my goal wasn't to make one in ten minutes, but to make one that could be made in ten minutes. I am pretty confident that now that I know what I am...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:08:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot-The-BeetleBot-v2-Revisite/
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot v2 ( Revisited ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/9MB8/FHY0HAKC/F0H9MB8FHY0HAKC.SMALL.jpg robomaniac This is the beetle robot instructables revisited a la MythBusters style! I originally made a instructables about my beetle robot version 1. It is now time to show you a new version of this wonderful robot. This new version is much easier to build and fool proof! The beetle robot (Beetle bot), is a...
By: robomaniac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-one-motor-walker/
How to build the one motor walker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/66ST/FFRD437D/F0T66STFFRD437D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/66ST/FFRD437D/F0T66STFFRD437D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/66ST/FFRD437D/F0T66STFFRD437D.SMALL.jpg robomaniac Welcome! Here is Instructables on how to build a walker with only one motor! This design is base on the principal of B.E.A.M robotics! Building simple and elegant robot inspired by insect. This robot was build back in 2000 and want to show you how to build it. Beware this is a complex projec...
By: robomaniac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:33:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bobblebot-Robot/
Bobblebot Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CNYX/FDSE94YR/FIDCNYXFDSE94YR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CNYX/FDSE94YR/FIDCNYXFDSE94YR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CNYX/FDSE94YR/FIDCNYXFDSE94YR.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Is that a robot in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?Since the extinction of the the pocket protector, what else could replace the ubiquitous uber-geek pocket accessory but a Bobblebot pocket Robot? People can spot it a mile away and know to either holster their K'nex weapons or say "Hai, ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:23:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SMALL.jpg robomaniac Welcome!I have been in robotics since I was a kid and I am very passionate by robotics. I learn BEAM robotics around 1997-98 and started building robots for a science faire project call "Insectroides" in 2001. http://robomaniac.solarbotics.net ( they change server and the website links does not wor...
By: robomaniac

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:19:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beware-of-the-horrible-pumpkin-bots-..../
Beware of the horrible pumpkin bots .... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/N8T9/F82EZJSP/FOLN8T9F82EZJSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/N8T9/F82EZJSP/FOLN8T9F82EZJSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/N8T9/F82EZJSP/FOLN8T9F82EZJSP.SMALL.jpg frickelkram These bots are all dangerous!They came over me with full force. I did not expect them to be this powerful. Hopefully they all lose their energy very soon ... ;-) What you need It helps a lot if you own many many things that you got out of old electronic devices. I used motors from old XBOX gamep...
By: frickelkram

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:11:29 PDT