Exploring Successful Innovations at HardwareCon
HardwareCon is a two day celebration where entrepreneurs reinforce the message that “Hardware is hard, but it’s getting much easier.”
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!
Design and Construct Your Own Tiny Actuators
Sean Hodgins takes a few moments to show a great example on how to make your own actuators.
Learning Microcontrollers and Robotics in the DroneBot Workshop
Discover an excellent YouTube channel for learning hobby electronics, microcontrollers, robotics, and drones.
10 Arduino-Based Robo-Critters
Take a look at ten really clever and fun robo-critters you can build and program.
This 3D Printed Arduino-Based Hexapod Robot Can Bust a Move!
Check out the sick moves on this open-source, 3D-printable hexapod robot.
You Don’t Know Terror Until You’ve Experienced the Furby Organ
A mad musical inventor turns 45 Furbies into an adorably animated weapon of sheer sonic horror.
Maker Spotlight: Lauren Valley aka Junie Genius
Meet Lauren Valley, and her alter ego Junie Genius, who builds and showcases her projects on her YouTube channel.