Category Archives: robots

Print your own Linear servo actuator

Posted on December 23, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build/print.  Basically you can 3D print out the actuator to fit on standard hobby servos. Save a Few Steps on Your Next Build with These Easy Linear Actuators

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3D print and build your own spider bot

Posted on December 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, involves ALOT of servo motors thought. https://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-WIFI-AP-Controlled-Quadruped-Robot/

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Make a water bottle connector

Posted on November 29, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, you can use it to make custom floaties, and quick robot builds (for water). https://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Connector-Recycled-Building-System/

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Making a cheap foam R/C boat

Posted on November 24, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  If you want to make a big R/C boat, this is the way to go. https://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-RC-Airboat-Build-DIY/

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Make your own wheels for a robot, or R/C car

Posted on November 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build…me…if I was in a pinch I think this would be a great idea.  But… You can get wheels pretty cheap on ebay.  Or cheap casters at Harbor Fieght and then take them apart. https://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Robot-Wheel/

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A nice etch a sketch build

Posted on October 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author with 2 steppers, an RPi, build this to draw pictures on an etch-a-sketch, could be a good way to into for kids into CNC or robotics. Bot Makes Etch A Sketch Art In One … Continue reading →

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Cool CNC robot for sand (or spray gun)

Posted on September 5, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice looking build for a robot (CNC based to write stuff out in sand, or adapted to use spray cans. Spraychalk Anoints your Sidewalks with Precision Sandprints main site https://openbuilds.com/builds/cnc-sand-and-spraycalk-drawmaschine.4792/

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Make your own sand printing robot

Posted on August 31, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build.  Most of it was 3D printed and I like the use of the servo and a “stick” to write in sand.  Downside, it seems to move pretty slow. https://gizmodo.com/this-automated-sand-printer-is-ready-to-flood-your-inst-1827313521

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Convert a windshield wiper motor into a servo

Posted on August 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Servos are expensive for a motor, so if you need a big one, this is a nice alternative to buying one.  The author uses a windshield motor, pot, an arduino, to build one. Supersize DIY R/C Servos From Windscreen Wipers

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Nice arduino robot build

Posted on August 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a water boat build, it would be a great project to do with kids. https://www.instructables.com/id/Waterbot-Arduino-Robot-Boat/

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