Make Your First Robot (in 2 hours)

August 21, 2008 by Chris
The project write-up for this robot is very thorough and even the newest of the new can build this bot. The author's write-up style is similar to mine except it's all on one really, really long page (pro or con, I'm not sure). Be sure to check out the video of it in action!


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The Rossum Project

August 15, 2008 by Chris
This is an interesting project that I stumbled onto when I was surfing through source forge. The Rossum project attempts to create a standard software platform for similar hardware. Robotics software usually needs to be built from the ground up, so this project helps to leap over the first hurdles when developing robotics software.


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The Coat Hanger Walker

July 26, 2008 by Chris
The coat hanger walker is an interesting little robot that I came across. The parts are all off the shelf and the project write-up is literally for anyone interested in getting into robotics. The build process is detailed out very well and very thoroughly, which is exactly what beginners want & need.


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Open-Source Segway

July 17, 2008 by Chris
The idea of the Segway drove many people to try and build their own version. This segway is open source so all the code is there waiting for you. The project write-up lists & details out the parts used with lots of pictures. Be sure to watch the video!


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Guitar Playing Robot

July 10, 2008 by Chris
This is an awesome project made by some students at Georgia Tech. It's a robot/machine that takes midi input and translates it over so that it can be played on guitar. No video samples, but there are some audio downloads of the robot playing that are very impressive.


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Robotic Waterstrider

July 8, 2008 by Chris
Now for a look at some professional research, here is the robotic waterstrider. It uses properties of water tension to 'stand on the water' and even walk/run on it. There are quite a few professional papers included that have been written on this topic. Pretty cool stuff I'd say.


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Plotbot & E-Paper

May 18, 2008 by Chris
Plotbot is a single piece of paper plotter that can be erased and printed with something new on the fly. Granted it's just a mod made from a child's toy, but this application is something we need in offices because of all the paper-waste going on. Be sure to check out the video of it in action.


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Control of Stepping Motors

May 15, 2008 by Chris
We've seen stepper motor control tutorials before. However today's project write-up goes into much greater detail. It is an in-depth thesis on the topic of Steppers. There are also a plethora of links to different manufacturers and resources, all for stepper motors.


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Build A 6 Legged Robot

May 11, 2008 by Chris
Hexapods have recently grown far more popular in both autonomous & r/c worlds. This short, but informative write-up details the process of making a hexapod with standard hobby servos. There are many resourceful links within it as well.


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Yellow Drum Machine

May 4, 2008 by Chris
The yellow drum machine is a neat little robot that navigates & plays music. It drums using little 'drum sticks' attached to its body with actuators. The write-up details the entire project and there are alot of cool videos of the robot in action!



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