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!
iRobot published the 500 series (New Roomba) open interface specs, this is GREAT news and I’m thrilled that iRobot keeps opening up the interfaces for their fantastic robotic vacuums – Link (PDF). Related: HOW TO – Roomba Bluetooth Interface – Link. HOW TO – Make a Roomba Serial Interface – Link. iRobot 500 series – […]
Patricio sent in the construction of his photo panoramic robot, it shoots 60 photos for a complete 360 degree view… – Link.
Former MAKE technical advisory board member, techno artist, and environmental activist Natalie Jeremijenko recently gave a speech at the New Cultural Networks conference in Amsterdam. Regine, of we make money not art, was there and blogged her notes of the talk. Natalie talked about her various projects undertaken at New York University and elsewhere, such […]
Oddly compelling slow-mo tractor pull with two BEAM solarollers. Solaroller Tractor Pull – Link
On today’s episode of Boing Boing TV, MAKE editor-in–chief Mark Frauenfelder looks at some of the venerable Robot Group’s contribution to last month’s Austin Faire. Mark also covers Bleep Labs’ Thingamagoop analog synths. I have a review of these cool little synth critters on the Federated Media Holiday Gadget Guide. You can read that here. […]
Here’s a guide on modifying extremely cheap servos to rotate continuously. These servos can be used as drive motors for small robots etc. The guide can also be used for different types of servos too – Link.
We’re a little late posting this, but check out the winner of the iRobot Create contest! – iRobot Corp. today announced a winner in the iRobot Create Challenge contest. Built using the iRobot® Create® Programmable Robot, the winning entry, titled “Personal Home Robot,” was designed to make life around the house more convenient and entertaining. […]
