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MAYAmake.How-To.EdibleRobotics
For more info go to http://make.maya.com/edible/ A five minute film on how to make your own edible robot. Edible robotics is an exciting new field of research into robots as food and prey. This research was supported by Robo250, the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, the Mattress Factory and MAYA Design, Inc. Duration :…
I want to build a battlebot. I need help.?
Is it possible to directly couple the motor to the wheel? How do I do it? I need help! 😀 You could use an off-the-shelf gearmotor. These have the gear reducer built right in. www.mcmaster.com and www.grainger.com are two good sources in the US for general widgets and other hardware. Also msc-direct.com. You can attach…
How do I know what brushless motor is best?
What are the advantages of one towards the other for a drum on a battlebot? Motors are designed with Speed and Torque in mind at a given voltage and current (amps consumed) level. Torque is the ability of the motor to move the load. The best motor is the one in there right now most…
Junkbots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels
From the publishers of “BattleBots: The Official Guide” comes this do-it-yourself guide to BEAM (Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, Mechanics) robots. They’re cheap, simple, and can be built by beginners in just a few hours, with help from this expert guide complete with full-color photos. Get ready for some dumpster-diving!
Educational Toys: OWI Sumo Robot Kit
Bring the Sumo fighting tradition to your home. This Beginner Level OWI super warrior, SUMO robot, can be controlled to assail and overpower its opponent or retreat to prepare for battle. An infrared sensor beam is emitted to detect an opponent. Upon detection, it instructs the brain of SUMO to charge, creating a bonafide wrestling…
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