Let's Make Robots!
Since October 2007 I developed new object recognition algorithm "Associative Video Memory" (AVM). Algorithm AVM uses a principle of multilevel decomposition of … Read more
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The robot controller app is out! Woo Hoo! Finally, a Android-based hobbyist robot controller that works with every microprocessor. There is no corresponding … Read more
It prints plastic parts to help me in my plan to conquer the world ... bua-ha-haaa
  Hi LMR, I have finally decided to take on the challenge and build my own 3D printing machine. While I usually try doing things from scratch, this time I have … Read more
Do whatever you want to add on.
For using this track with timing belt as same way as I did, the robot must be under 30 pounds (As light as possible). It will be very difficult to make turn because … Read more
Triggers a camera flash when a sound occurs. The divice is used for taking high speed images.
Photography is one of my many interests. I bought my first DSLR 12 months ago, and have experimented with it a lot. I came across some nice high speed pictures and … Read more
This spring I’m trying to build a ROV for me and the kids to play with in the summer. I’m trying to make it as small as possible so it’s easy to carry and … Read more
Allows a robot to track body heat and flame
This is a new version of my compound eye.I am attempting to make a new version of Splatbot using a 6WD "Wild Thumper" chassis that can fight fires. The major … Read more
This is an additive rapid prototyping machine that can print lots of its own parts, it replicates!
   This is my build of a Reprap v2 3D Printer, called a Mendel.  Since 2005, the inventors of the Reprap have been leading a now worldwide movement to create a … Read more
A mechanism with a one-track mind.
This is something I built a while ago.  I won't call it a robot as it's very limited in its function - It only knows about FORWARD!  It was just an idea which I … Read more
Anyone that has played with these little workhorses of our world and wondered how they work, read on. The standard three terminal regulators like the 7805(5v) are … Read more
When I first came across some videos on YouTube for Ferrofluid I was amazed of its properties and wanted to build something micro controlled with electro magnets. Read more
This is the homemade track for robot made by me using a bicycle chain and some plastic tubes.. inspired by amando's  AATV and its very simple to build   1   Read more
Detects any metal at a short range
Metal proximity dectors can be very useful in robotics (contactless switch, assorting of metal and non-metal parts, etc.). The figure below shows a simple circuit, … Read more
Run 2 Motors, Fwd and Rev with PWM
I found this site for almost a year ago and I must say it is incredible! Full of useful information and creative, helpful people! When I saw Chris the Carpenter … Read more