Category Archives: robots

Speedy Inchworm robot

Posted on March 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Fun to watch this little guy move along.  The goal is to make a device that can go into a person of course. http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/speedy-inchworm-robot-only-needs-one-motor?utm_source=feedburner-robotics&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrumRobotics+%28IEEE+Spectrum%3A+Robotics%29

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Cheap Robot Vac cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well its more of a floor duster than a vac from the sounds of it.  But at $40, it maybe worth it.  Since I (or someone in my family) is vaccuming every day, this might be a good “spot” vac … Continue reading →

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Robot Combat

Posted on March 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, there really is a real robot combat bit…check out the IEEE article on it. http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/heather-knight-talks-robot-combat?utm_source=feedburner-robotics&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrumRobotics+%28IEEE+Spectrum%3A+Robotics%29

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How to figure out servo speeds

Posted on March 19, 2013 by robertwilkie

Author puts up a bunch of info on how to figure out speeds of servos…too much math for me, I just look them up.  🙂 http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Math/

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Build your own DC adjustable power supply

Posted on March 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on building one yourself.  This is a great circuit for say, controlling a motor.  BUT…my 2 cents, you can get one already made and looks nice for 2-5 dollars on email.  Free shipping.  Still nice idea and might … Continue reading →

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Cool robot that moves and turns with 1 motor

Posted on March 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

Bit of an older article I stumbled on.  Its really a 2 motor robot, one that spins a wheel/weight and the other that tils it to turn.  Fun video to watch and its really fast. http://hackaday.com/2011/07/09/amazing-hemispherical-omnidirectional-gimbaled-wheel-robot/

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Old drunk guy defeats 2 police robots

Posted on March 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

Apparently some 60s old guy got loaded and was taking potshots outside his house.  Cops where called in and sent in one robot, which got shot up.  So they sent in the 2nd, bigger robot, which ended up the same … Continue reading →

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Build a battle bot that can take care of itself

Posted on February 27, 2013 by robertwilkie

Small, some  parts  could be swapped out with cheaper solutions, except that arduino stuff 🙂  Either way this build is nice since it could smash the other bots on its own (without user control). http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Mini-Sumobot-500g-Prototype/

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Build as little battle bot

Posted on February 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

This would more be my speed and cost for a battle bot.  Not as exciting, but still would be fun to make and battle with kids.  My 2 cents, the author in his build uses mostly new parts, me, I … Continue reading →

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How to control an arduino thru a phone

Posted on February 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Actually its more of arduino via bluetooth to android phone.  Still this could be useful for custom robots and such.  Just the range of bluetooth is no so great. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-control-arduino-board-using-an-android-phone-a/

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