Homemade X-Ray Inspector Reveals PCB Secrets
Hardware hacker John McMaster built his own x-ray machine in order to get a closer look at the details of printed circuit boards.
Robotics
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!
Wobblebots Walk Without Motors or Electronics
Wobblebots are simple robots that can walk down an incline using only potential energy.
Adorable Automated Turret Launches Rubber Band Barrage
This 3D printed rubber band launching turret looks like it popped right out of Portal.
Sphero Releases SPRK Edition Educational Robot
Sphero’s new generation of remote controlled robotic ball is called the Sphero SPRK Edition, and is geared towards child robotics education.
6 Life Lessons from Robot Combat
You can learn a lot about life by watching combat robots destroy each other.
Impressive Star Wars X-Wing Foam Drone
Master drone maker Olivier C makes a quadcopter version of the Incom T-70 X-Wing from the forthcoming Star Wars film.
Controlling a Robot with a Wearable Lego Exosuit
Using a combination of Lego bricks and other electronics, Danny built a robot that is controlled wirelessly by a wearable Lego “exosuit.”
