Category Archives: robots

Nice CNC Etch-a-Sketch build

A bit older article, but its a nice build where the author can draw on an etch-a-sketch.

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Use RemoteXY to control a robot arduino

Basically its a wizard for creating an “app” to control an arduino via wireless. Seems pretty neat.

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Cool robot build

Uses an arduino to control the servo’s for the arms. All parts are cut from plex board. https://www.instructables.com/Bidex-Robot-Dual-Arm/

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Nice Robot gripper

This one uses belts to pull and grip objects.

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POT to PWM controller

Using an ATiny no less, bascially you turn the POT, and a PWM comes out to control the motor speed. Good for DC based motors. It also has a nice small footprint. https://www.instructables.com/Poti-PWM-Control/

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Cool robot that can swim, skate, and crawl

Came out in 2018, but still a neat robot to watch in action.

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A pretty serious nerf ball turret

The motors the author uses this are ones you find in higher end RC cars. Its a clever build and seems to shoot an move pretty fast. https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-NERF-Ball-Wireless-FPV-Sentry-Turret/

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Using planetary gears for more torque

The video does a good job explaining why and how you go about doing this. Its an intersting one to watch and helps explain why you would want to do this. https://www.hackster.io/news/this-split-ring-compound-planetary-gear-system-can-achieve-super-high-reductions-4f2c4e103a22

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Interesting cheap multi switch automation setup

OK I definately will not make this build. Neat looking where the author uses a stepper to “move” a servo across a row of light switches to turn them on and off. https://www.instructables.com/Cheapest-Plug-Play-Room-Automation-Setup/

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Neat M&M sorter

Neat build, the author 3D printed the hardware and uses an arduino as the brains to sort M&M’s. https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-MM-Color-Sorter/

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