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Where can I find parts to build a basic robot?

OK, I promised my little sister that I would build her a robot because she is not allowed a pet. I know all about building the circits and programming. The problem is, where do I find the parts? Bearing in mind I can't afford to buy a kit of some kind. I want to make it from scratch using recycled materials or stuff I can get for free.

Does anybody know where I can get the parts from? Or any sites that show detailed instuctions?

What i would do is do a google or yahoo search and find " Build a robot" plans…that will at least tell u what u will need and how to build it….then i would go to ebay or Amazon and buy them from there or see if u have the items around ur community….good luck…

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8 responses to “Where can I find parts to build a basic robot?”

  1. frogsareace Avatar
    frogsareace

    japan
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  2. bi_cali_chick86 Avatar
    bi_cali_chick86

    What i would do is do a google or yahoo search and find " Build a robot" plans…that will at least tell u what u will need and how to build it….then i would go to ebay or Amazon and buy them from there or see if u have the items around ur community….good luck…
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  3. mmm vodka Avatar
    mmm vodka

    you could try a scrap yard and whats a good sis you are
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  4. mark r Avatar
    mark r

    Well , its easy if you in the UK and Ireland, try Maplin ,they have some good stuff.If you some where else as a nerd or a computer geek .www.maplin.co.uk
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  5. bluers122002 Avatar
    bluers122002

    Check Robot magazines. I know the robot wars mags can be helpful but i'm ot sure their made any more
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  6. jdrisch Avatar
    jdrisch

    #1 eBay, I am student with no real income, at least till i graduate, and eBay is the sole reason I can accomplish anything. eBay is an excellent source for everything, pretty much, and especially robotic parts. Given you know what you are looking for, your very likely to find the best prices on eBay.

    If you looking for free, well that's an efficiency that is VERY hard to achieve, but if your willing to do the work, that is $$millions being thrown away daily. Try a dump, millions of people discard printers, computers, copiers, appliances all of which are loaded with motors, gear trains, circuit components, transistors, etc. SO if you really want to save money, in exchange for the work you would need to scavenge free parts, there lots of stuff out there being tossed

    IF you would like to see some of the robotics I have designed, check out my website:
    https://www.csupomona.edu/~jdrisch/projects.htm

    All of my projects were funded far below expects costs, the autonomous follower transport was build entirely from cheap to obtain extruded aluminum from "Lowes" and Ace Hardware, all its circuit components were harvested off of eBay for les then 100$ total, the FPGA board, great programmable device (the best in my opinion) can be purchased from
    http://www.design4fpga.com/
    who also sells a useful, educational daughter board.
    Building things which you can't afford is the most efficient way to do it, limited by your own resourcefulness.

    good luck, email me if you are interest in anything else, or have any questions, I'm happy to help other's interested in engineering projects, and furthering their own knowledge.
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  7. NEIL C Avatar
    NEIL C

    The rubbish skip.
    You can find everything there from keyboards to old infrared sensors.
    Trying the free charity shops as well can help.
    Try this link.
    http://www.aaai.org/AITopics/html/robots.html
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  8. nustrodomus Avatar
    nustrodomus

    hmm try lego
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    ww.lego.com

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