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How to Build a Simple Robot - Beetle Robot |
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Written by Jerome Demers
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Friday, 06 January 2006 |
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The following article will show you how to build a simple robot,
called "The Beetle Robot", created by Jerome Demers. It's great for beginners and easy to do.
This is the Beetle Robot v. 3 you are going to build:
Before starting, I suggest you to read the complete tutorials. This will greatly lower the chances of you making a mistake.
Tools Needed:
Components for the robot
- 2x - small 1.5 Volts motors
- 2x - small paperclips
- 2x - big paperclips
- 2x - batteries AAA or AA
- 1x - battery holder AAA or AA
- 1x - 2 cm of heat shrink
- 1x - wooden pearl (for the caster)
- 1x - meter of electric wire
- 2x - Sub-mini lever SPDT switches
Here are the serial numbers of the components and tools from RadioShack .
| soldering iron |
64-2184 |
| electronic solder |
64-006 |
| diagonal cutter |
64-2951 |
| 1.5 Volts motor |
273-223 |
| battery holder |
270-398 |
| SPDT switch |
275-016 |
Most of the components can be bought for much cheaper at Digi-Key, Jameco, or similar.
At Solarbotics you can find the dual AA battery holder and the Mabuchi motor. You can find these components at any good electronic store.
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