Watch Us Build Eddie, the Self Balancing Robot
Watch as Tyler builds this cute balancing bot on the live stream.
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Make: Volume 55 is all about DIY robots. Those who take this on will find that bot building is more accessible than ever. Motors, sensors, and hardware controllers are easy and cheap to acquire, and offer incredible power. Programming software can be as simple as dragging blocks of code in a graphical interface — and even the advanced, custom options like Robot Operating System use protocols that are easy to use. If you’re simply looking to get a kit that contains everything you need for a certain type of robot, the options are now nearly boundless. We scratch the surface with our overview of kit products that are great for makers — check them out to figure out what will suit your needs best. If you’re looking for a challenge beyond kits, check out the Chip-E project, and the companion balance bot EddiePlus. Looking to use Lego? Take a look at the TrotBot and the Color-Sensing Sound Sequencer for ways to get started using this platform.
Which Robotics Kit Is Right for You?
There is no such thing as the best kit, just the one most suitable for your purposes. Check out our recommendations for humanoid kits, tracked kits, and more.
8 Projects to Inspire Your Next Science Fair Experiment
Fun projects to spark your ideas for this year’s science fair
How DJ Sures Built EZ-Robot from the Ground Up
How DJ Sures built the EZ-Robot empire in just five years, aiming to build the world’s first complete integrated robot building platform
This Autonomous Boat Went from California to Hawaii and Beyond
After Damon met his autonomous boat in Hawaii after launching it from California, he set its course towards New Zealand.
Learn the Double-Stitch Technique to Handsew Leather
This basic technique will propel you toward custom leather tool coverings, bags, apparel, and more.
Program with Robot Operating System for Smooth Servo Movement
Learn how to use the open source ROS platform to bring your robot to life.
