Servo, May 2008

Written by BlueFox on 2:34:00 PM

Tear Down: The iRobot Looj
Get inside the latest offering from iRobot and explore its potential as a robotics platform.

The Servo Buddy
An introduction to servo motor construction and operation, and a description of an inexpensive circuit to control a servo without a microcontroller.

Designing and Building a Robot from Scratch
Part 3 covers common tools and techniques that will make the actual build process easier.

The R2 Builders Club
In a galaxy right here at home, a unique community of roboteers build R2-D2 replicas not just for fun, but for very worthy causes.

Managing Your Mobile Monkey
Discover how to add 2GB of direct access storage to your robot with just a PIC and a micro-SD memory card.

PDF | 13 MB

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Servo, June 2008

Written by BlueFox on 5:42:00 AM

RoboExotica
RoboExotica celebrates the finer things in life with robots that make cocktails, provide bar conversation, light cigarettes, and deliver snacks.

Designing and Building a Robot from Scratch
In this last installment, robot construction is completed.

Building a Sonar System
Ultrasonic ranging is a great way to add eyes to your bot. Discover this off-the-shelf solution.

Loki Crosses the Pond -- Part 1
Build this unique biped that has an unusual center of gravity that makes for some outrageous postures.

BasicBoard Robotics
OEM module robotic platform.

PDF | 14 MB

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