LEGO Mindstorms NXT Laser hack
Here’s how to add a laser pointer to a LEGO NXT bot… [via] – Link. Related: LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT goes open source – Link. Blockheads – LEGO: The ultimate prototyping material. Seriously. MAKE 02 – Page 36.
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!
Gameboys and robots!
Here’s how to build a simple robot for $34 that is expandable to a wide range of projects. From sumo to fire fighting to soccer… Thanks Jose! – Link. Related: Steam powered Gameboy – Link. GameBoy projects… – Link. Tongue controlled Gameboy Advance – Link. Robot projects – Archives & Link.
BattleKits – Combat robot kits
Wow, BattleKits have combat robot kits ranging from 30lbs to a massive 340lb’er… all based on the extremely successful “BioHazard” bot… if any Makers use or know about these, let us know… – [via] – Link. Related: Volume 06: Robots – Build a pair of electronic insects. LED throwies. Rodent-powered nightlight. Floating tower structure. Bug […]
Cheap BOE-BOTs
Tonyvr writes in with this deal on BOE-BOTs – “Cheap BOE-BOTS are back at MicroCenter again, but at $70 instead of the previous $50. This is still a terrific deal, as list price is $149. I bought 20 kits at $50, and although the boxes were battered, and had “Radio Shack” price stickers on them, […]
Giant robot costume
Here’s an oldie but goodie, a giant mech robot costume by Kevin Kelm, it took 5 months to construct!. Thanks Nat! – Link.
Robothon – This weekend for Seattle area Makers!
If you’re in the Seattle, WA area, go check out the Robothon – they have a robot rental and building workshop too… Paul writes – “As the site says, it’s a national event that showcases ROBOTS put on by the Seattle Robotics Society (http://www.seattlerobotics.org/) Best part? IT’S FREE. and two days long! Located at the […]
2-XL laptop bag
I spent a good part of my only-child-childhood with this “robot” called 2-XL from Mego Corporation – I buy old ones off eBay for parts / projects and I finally got around to starting my 2-XL laptop bag project. I bought this green bag specifically because it was “2-XL green” and started to outfit it […]
