Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!
In this video, our R/C covermower from MAKE Volume 22, out today, gets a dumptruck add-on. More vids of the Lawnbot on J.D. Warren’s YT channel. From the pages of MAKE: MAKE Volume 22, Remote Control Everything Automate your world with remote control. From pet care to power outlets, from toys to telepresence, we’ll show […]
The 6-in-1 Educational Solar Robotic Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Kids use the 21 snap-together parts (no tools required) to build 6 different working models including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and 2 different airplanes. Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy, while they create a toy that’s fun to play with and requires no batteries. Educators, science museums, and hobbyists will surely appreciate the durability, educational value, and endless hours of amusement for children and adults too! Ages 10 and up.
Way back in 2001, Kenneth Maxon of the Seattle Robotics Society built his own Real-time Laser Range Finding Vision System using naught but a laser pointer, NTSC video camera, a bit of custom electronics, and a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD).
We’re nearing the end of the design phase of the Make: Robot Build, have you started to draw up plans for your bot?
One of the first coasterbots for our Robot Build contest has hit the MAKE Flickr pool. The work of Shawn Augustson, this robot looks very promising… I like how Shawn has altered the CD, which is totally within the rules. I had two different CD’s, one was a TDK that had gold paint on it. […]
Keith Newstead has been refining this design for twenty years. It shows. It’s gorgeous just sitting there, but when it starts to move…well, I think I audibly sighed. [via The Automata / Automaton Blog]
We sent out the third edition of our Make: Robot Build Newsletter today. Things are starting to heat up. Folks are already coming up with some cool ideas for the designs, such as experimenting with thermoforming the CD/DVD material to make various shapes for their robots. Visits the Robot Build area of the Forums to […]
