Introduction: How to Make a Very Simple Robot
this is my 1st instructable,so please tell me if it is good.
so im going to show how to make a very simple robot:the beetle robot!
it uses no chip,no programation,only the simple 3th connection
so im going to show how to make a very simple robot:the beetle robot!
it uses no chip,no programation,only the simple 3th connection
Step 1: Get All the Materials Needed!
ok so get all these.i got them mostly from broken toys,i'm sure you can find them at radioshack.
- a AA battery holder -> holding the batteries
- some solder wire -> soldering
- some wires -> connecting motor to switch,to batteries
- 2 AA batteries -> powering the motor
- 2 1.5V motors (preferably identical) -> making the robot move
- a slide switch -> ON,OFF
- 2 SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switches -> used for antenna
- 1-2 paperclips -> glue on the antennae so it is longer
- some glue sticks -> use with the hot glue gun
- a AA battery holder -> holding the batteries
- some solder wire -> soldering
- some wires -> connecting motor to switch,to batteries
- 2 AA batteries -> powering the motor
- 2 1.5V motors (preferably identical) -> making the robot move
- a slide switch -> ON,OFF
- 2 SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switches -> used for antenna
- 1-2 paperclips -> glue on the antennae so it is longer
- some glue sticks -> use with the hot glue gun
Step 2: Get All the Tools Needed!
i borrowed all the tools from my father,once again,they should be available at radioshack
- wire cutter and stripper ->cut wires and strip them
- pliers ->shape the antennas
- hot glue gun -> glue the switch and the SPDT switches on the battery holder
- a soldering iron -> solder and connect wires together
- a multimeter -> check the battery
- wire cutter and stripper ->cut wires and strip them
- pliers ->shape the antennas
- hot glue gun -> glue the switch and the SPDT switches on the battery holder
- a soldering iron -> solder and connect wires together
- a multimeter -> check the battery
Step 3: So,let's Get Started!
check the battery's power - =D
if its' on <<good>> use it
if it's on <<bad>> change it (in my case,regharge it)
if its' on <<good>> use it
if it's on <<bad>> change it (in my case,regharge it)
Step 4: Some Wires
solder the wires to the AA battery holder - i made the wires extra long on the blue battery holder so i don't mess it up,=)
don't forget the 3th connection!!!
it's the wire that connects the 2 batteries together
i changed the battery holder
don't forget the 3th connection!!!
it's the wire that connects the 2 batteries together
i changed the battery holder
Step 5: The Antennae,part 1
glue it with the hot glue gun in front of the holder try to do it as perfect as possible
<-i'm a perfectionist->
try to do as in the picture
<-i'm a perfectionist->
try to do as in the picture
Step 6: The Antennae,part 2
with the pliers,bent the paperclip into a straight line.
do your best, =\
do your best, =\
Step 7: The Antennae,part 3
cut the antenna with something pointy =)
I used the wire cutter/stripper
you will now have 2 small lines...
I used the wire cutter/stripper
you will now have 2 small lines...
Step 8: The Antennae,part 4
with the pliers,bend each line like in the photo
try to make them identical by putting one on top of the other or bending them together
try to make them identical by putting one on top of the other or bending them together
Step 9: The Antennae,part 5
the last part!
glue the 2 metal things on the top of the SDPT switches
glue the 2 metal things on the top of the SDPT switches
Step 10: The Motors
glue the motors at an angle of 40 degrees.
once again,do your best
once again,do your best
Step 11: Some Wheels!
i got these from a kinder toy,i honestly don't know where to buy some.sorry
glue it to the back of the AA battery holder.glue it a little lower so the holder doesn't touch the ground.if it does it will not go straight and will go slower
glue it to the back of the AA battery holder.glue it a little lower so the holder doesn't touch the ground.if it does it will not go straight and will go slower
Step 12: Some More Wires
ok so now connect the wires,do your best and look in the picture
Step 13: Some Decoration!!!
be creative!
you can use my model,or create your own!
i also added some electrical tape to the motor for better grip
check out my other instructable!
https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-homemade-ONOFF-switch/
you can use my model,or create your own!
i also added some electrical tape to the motor for better grip
check out my other instructable!
https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-homemade-ONOFF-switch/
Step 14: The Circuit Diagram
well follow the pic and connect the wires
zoom it so you can see better
zoom it so you can see better
Step 15: How Does It Work?
when the robot hits a wall,it triggers the L or R switch which maked the opposite motor reverse for a couple of seconds.this makes it avoid obstacles
the picture may explain alot
the picture may explain alot
Step 16: Questions
any question,comments,ideas on how to make it better?
post them here!
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post them here!
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