Category Archives: robots

Nice collection of turtorials on using DC brushed motors

Posted on September 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good set of write-ups.  Worth keeping track of  for future needs. http://letsmakerobots.com/content/collection-my-dc-brushed-motor-tutorials

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Building an underwater robot

Posted on September 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

The frame for the robot is pretty basic PVC stuff.  The interesting part is how the author waterproofs the motors (from standard DC motors to waterproof ones). http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Underwater-robot/

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Taking the mousetrap to a new level

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Talk about a serious mousetrap.  The author automated this have-a-heart mousetrap with an Raspberry Pi that sends alerts, status, video, etc etc….way to much stuff for me. https://hackaday.com/2015/08/31/building-a-better-mousetrap-with-the-raspberry-pi/

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Using the L298 with arduino for Dual DC motor controll

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

Again, I know I have shown a few of these before, but this is one of the first ones with a good wiring diagram. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-L298-motor-driver-integrated/

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Another arduino controlling stepper motor write-up, BUT has nice diagram

Posted on September 1, 2015 by robertwilkie

I know, you have seen these before.  But this one has a nice chart for showing wire color codes for some common motors. http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Bipolar-Stepper-Motors-with-Arduino-wi/

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Using an arduino and android phone to make an autonomous RC car

Posted on August 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

Cool build, if you have an extra $100 and an android phone to spare, its a nice build for an RC car.  Now if you could combine this with open sentry project, our overlords will be taking over next.  🙂 … Continue reading →

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Simple DC Motor control with an arduino

Posted on August 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have been looking for some simple DC motor control tutorials with an arduino.  Here is what I found sofar. https://www.openhomeautomation.net/remotely-controlling-a-motor-using-arduino-python-and-php/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-2-way-motor-control-for-the-arduino/  

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Build an RC Catamaran

Posted on August 21, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author took a plastic shoe box, some PVC pipe, 2 pool noodles, and make a propeller/steering system (oh and the motor/controller from an old RC car) to make a slick boat.  Figure under $20 in parts (between … Continue reading →

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Print out your own cute robot

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

All the files are on thingiverse if you need them.  Its a pretty simple robot that uses 2 servos, an atiny, and an ultrasound sensor to determine where to go.  Good project for kids. http://letsmakerobots.com/robot/project/attiny-can-robot

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How the increase in minimum wage could bring in a robot revolution

Posted on August 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good article.  It does a good job pointing out how the increase in minimum wage could trigger a sudden burst in robotics as companies find they have to do more with less. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/minimum-wage-offensive-could-speed-arrival-of-robot-powered-restaurants/2015/08/16/35f284ea-3f6f-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html

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