Category Archives: robots

Opensource robot platform

Posted on February 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting site,  basically they (veterbot) are trying to come up with a standard “open” robot platform that you can build from standard parts and a 3D printer.  It will be interesting to see where this goes since other attempts (like … Continue reading →

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Build a Wireless Robot

Posted on February 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build with some scrap parts (kids old toys) , a quazi arduino, and other bits.  I think I would have skipped using bluetooth thought… http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Robot-V2-Support-WiFi-Bluetooth/

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A RPi in the Sky

Posted on February 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where a RPi is used to do video recordings live from flying in a balloon. Could be a good cheap spying device. http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/donblair/10-21-2012/r-pi-sky-leaffest

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Cheap Arduino Robot

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its the standard arduino with an R?C car, but this project comes with source code that could be useful in the future. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Robot-with-Arduino/  

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Make your own relay board

Posted on February 10, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on how to go about do this, but…my 2 cents, you can buy a pre-made board from china for 2-3 dollars.  ANd the parts here are most likely going to cost just as much if not more. http://www.instructables.com/id/12VDC220VAC-relay-module-for-Arduino-homemade/ … Continue reading →

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Military using mini copters with cameras

Posted on February 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

This sounds pretty neat, a robot copter with a camera a soldier can carry around, til you hear that they paid 31 mill for 160 of them. http://hackaday.com/2013/02/05/military-steals-idea-of-anyone-who-ever-tied-a-cellphone-camera-to-quadcopter/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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FDA approves robot doctor

Posted on February 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Basically its one of those video conferencing robots that got the FDA seal of approval.  This just makes me wonder how much its going to cost me to see a doc over video instead of in person now. http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/01/fda-approves-robot-doctor/

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Use at TV remote to control RC car

Posted on February 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK you have to modify the car too.  Basically the author uses an arduino, a motor shield, and IR sensor and a remote to control and old R/C card.  Me, I would just use the “processor”, some cheap motor relays … Continue reading →

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$50 Quadcopter spying robot?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

According to the article a mini quad copter by Always Innovating  will be available next year (yes 2014) for $59 bucks.  Its looks neat and for $50, a good deal, but as the author says, I’ll believe it when I see it. … Continue reading →

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Print out your own 3-D robot

Posted on February 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice little Hex bot design that you can print out and assemble.  Well minus the wires, motors, and PIC controller. http://hackaday.com/2013/01/30/3d-printed-hexapod-robot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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