http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 04:30:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 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-Bot-Switches-Sensors-and-Modules/
Simple Bot Switches, Sensors, and Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SMALL.jpg randofo Sometimes we want to add some complexity to our Simple Bots so that the motors do more than spin in one direction. This is where switches, sensors and modules come in. These tools allow us to not only change the direction of the motor, but also vary the speed and toggle the motors on and off. These...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:24:09 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/Graphing-values-in-Arduino-the-EASY-way/
Graphing values in Arduino, the EASY way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Power-Functions-Mini-Tank-v20/
Lego Power Functions Mini Tank v2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/ZTJV/GXXSDL0Q/FL4ZTJVGXXSDL0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/ZTJV/GXXSDL0Q/FL4ZTJVGXXSDL0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/ZTJV/GXXSDL0Q/FL4ZTJVGXXSDL0Q.SMALL.jpg 1_TSD_1 »»»IMPORTANT: If your browser does not display the text or colors correctly, let me know so that I can find a better font and colors to use. Just let me know what browser and version you are using.««« In this Instructable, I will show you how to make a great Lego Power Functions vehicle. It requi...
By: 1_TSD_1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:41:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wired-control-robot-manual-4x4/
Wired control robot manual - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SMALL.jpg Avadhut.Deshmukh Simple Wired  Robot Manual tethered by the control wired,wire 4x2 or 4x4 ! dc gear motor 300rpm-1000rpm ...racing 4x4,robot mod,robot wars fight !If you want to make a robot at your home, let me tell you this. There are basically five types of robots they are:- 1.LEVEL ONE ROBOT (wired robot with 2 ...
By: Avadhut.Deshmukh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Hydraulic-Machines/
Easy Hydraulic Machines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/XZLR/H0OJ752Z/FB9XZLRH0OJ752Z.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance After the success of the JudoBots, I decided to explore more projects that use simple hydraulic systems. Hydraulics made from plastic syringes and vinyl tubing are so easy to make and add an element of sophisticated movement to otherwise rather hum-drum projects, and yet it's only utilized in roboti...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:20:47 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/Lego-Power-Functions-Mini-Tank-With-Video/
Lego Power Functions Mini Tank (With Video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/QKSC/GXTKPE36/FZ7QKSCGXTKPE36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/QKSC/GXTKPE36/FZ7QKSCGXTKPE36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/QKSC/GXTKPE36/FZ7QKSCGXTKPE36.SMALL.jpg 1_TSD_1 To see an updated version of this article, click HERE   This is an instructable for a small, remote controlled Lego Power Functions tank. The Lego Power Functions parts you need to build it are: - (2) Small Motors - (1) Batter Pack - (1) IR Receiver - (1) Remote Control If you need...
By: 1_TSD_1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-light-seeking-robot-with-555-timing-IC/
Simple light seeking robot with 555 timing IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson In this Instructable I will show you how to make a robot that will be able to move towards a near by light source. This project uses a very simple circuit, so just about anyone can make it. I still have several improvements to make on this robot, but this is a good design for people who are new to t...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:51 PST 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/Make-a-simple-platform-and-give-mobility-to-your-c/
Make a simple platform and give mobility to your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SMALL.jpg XicoMBD A computer is a very handy thing to use in your robots. If you start listing all the features that can be used for robotic purposes you'll find that it is cheaper to buy a netbook than buying LCD, wifi and bluetooth modules, cameras, speech synthesizer modules, keypads, memory card readers, speaker...
By: XicoMBD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:34:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-Kun-WobblyBot-Simple-Self-Balancing-Two-Whee/
Domo Kun WobblyBot, Simple Self Balancing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SMALL.jpg Chein A self balancing two-wheel robot that wobbles, hence the name WobblyBot. Quite possibly the simplest design for a robot that could (sort of) balance itself on two wheels, without the use of accelerometer, gyroscope or microcontroller. A great weekend project, and do check out the video to ...
By: Chein

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:20:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Miniball-Wannabe/
Solar Powered Miniball Wannabe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SMALL.jpg Solarbotics This miniball project has its roots in the old BEAM Miniball kit published by Solarbotics. It's still a cool kit, so we're going to show you how built a simpler version. This project is spearheaded by Mr. Jerome Demers ( aka Robomaniac ), our intern at Solarbotics! This robot uses a solar engine ci...
By: Solarbotics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:49:32 PST 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-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/No-Solder-Funny-Robot-in-Minutes/
No-Solder, Funny Robot in Minutes (Bristlebot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/AL2R/FUNOX5XQ/FLPAL2RFUNOX5XQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/AL2R/FUNOX5XQ/FLPAL2RFUNOX5XQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/AL2R/FUNOX5XQ/FLPAL2RFUNOX5XQ.SMALL.jpg laxap Summary: Build a cheap robot with no soldering, no programming, and no mechanical work. It is built on a dishwashing brush. To move forward, it will use the vibrations transmitted asymmetrically by the skew of the bristles. I saw such a robot at the robotics festival of the Swiss Federal Institute ...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Balancing-Robot/
Balancing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/MEA4/FJMBXQP3/FZTMEA4FJMBXQP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/MEA4/FJMBXQP3/FZTMEA4FJMBXQP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/MEA4/FJMBXQP3/FZTMEA4FJMBXQP3.SMALL.jpg vahid_you2004 This is a very simple robot that uses a simple switch as a sensor and stands on only two wheels with inverted pendulum mechanism. When the robot is going to fall the motor starts and moves the robot to the direction it is going to fall, so the motor torque about the center of gravity that is higher ...
By: vahid_you2004

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:06:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Beginners-Robot/
Super Simple Beginners Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SMALL.jpg BIGBUG '''ROBOT VIDEO''' Here is an offsite link to the video while YouTube is processing the embedded version... I created this Instructable for the absolute n00by robot wannabe. I have noticed a huge jump in the number of beginners getting into the hobby and the number of "how do I" questions seem ...
By: BIGBUG

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:19:27 PST 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

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