Building an internet controlled security bot
Here’s David’s wireless security rover with IP camera, nice work! Link.
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!
Build your own Gonk Droid
Bonnie writes in – Some fans say Gonk the Power Droid is an out-dated, useless hunk of metal, I say he’s the unsung hero of the Star Wars saga. Either way, now you have a chance to make your own Gonk to sit around the house or keep you company as you work at your […]
Playstation turned into light-seeking robot
I posted a piece on Street Tech about BEAM builder Harold Ilano’s latest creation, a single-chip (74AC240) photovore made from some Playstation parts and a cell phone battery. Mercury, Robot Seeker of Light (Detector of Dark) – Link
Hektor the Spray-Painting Robot
Here’s a video Link (mp4) of Hektor the spray-painting robot! – Link.
iRobot Create ServerBot
This builder used his iRobot Create platform to quest for the holy grail of domestic bots: the drink-serving robo-butler. ServerBot – for serving food and drinks – Link
HOW TO – Make a PosterBot with the iRobot Create
Here an Instructable on using the iRobot Create, parts of an old injet printer, and some C/C++ programming to create a marker-wielding posterbot. PosterBot: Make a Marker-Writing Robot out of an Old Inket printer and an iRobot Create – Link Related: The Make:: Drawbot Draws! – Link Make Podcast: Weekend Projects – Making A Drawbot […]
Defconbots autonomous sentry gun
Kevin Hjelden and his friend Joe built this autonomous shooter for this year’s Defconbots competition. They described the build before they started: The electronics for this project are going to be relatively simple as well. To control the three servos (pan + tilt + firing), we are going to use the Pololu 8-channel servo controller. […]