PancakeBot Draws Edible Makey Art
Maker Miguel Valenzuela’s goal is to inspire kids to get into technology, and learn about programming and food manufacturing.
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!
Hacking toys with Energia
We talked with Robert Wessels, and Adrian Fernandez, about the TI Launchpad and the Energia Project, and about the hacked Hexbug toys they’ve brought with them to Maker Faire this year.
Delightful DARwin Mini Humanoids
The DARwin Mini is an adorable $499 humanoid robot from Robotis that can dance, fight and just generally be awesome. It’s now available in now in the Maker Shed and at Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend.
Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: Part 6 — Assembly and Painting
If I’m going to get this right, ED-209 needs to be massive and intimidating.
Orchestra of Obedient Deltabots Sways at Your Command
“Robot Army” installation glows in the dark, responds to gestures via Kinect.
Tilt-Rotor Quad Goes Crazy Fast
Design boasts 53 mph airspeed at less than half of full-forward prop tilt.
My Giant Robotic-Arm Operation Game
After seeing a medical robot on TV, deciding to build the OpBot — a giant robotic version of the popular board game Operation — was a natural progression for me.
