DomoArigato_MrRobotto

Robots

http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-lineform-robot-pro-wrestling-3d-printed-humanoid


FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
http://www.indianafirst.org/calendar/
http://www.indianafirst.org/first-lego-league

Harvard -  https://youtu.be/cwteFOCBalg

Two-Hour Robotics with LEGOs and Coding Class for One or Two Children at Sylvan Learning Centers (Up to 77% Off)

https://www.groupon.com/deals/sylvan-learning-centers-indianapolis-4?p=8&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=3f1b2d72-e0f4-46f7-afb8-73b1244a1d28&division=indianapolis&user=69c3386781ee834e18ed2b492651f43ee6daf2ed33e03bdc49d751be0af079f8&date=20150515&uu=fdaa7940-f8be-11e4-861e-002590980798&s=body&c=image&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=3f1b2d72-e0f4-46f7-afb8-73b1244a1d28

uno-based kit from spain
http://bq.com/gb/kit-de-robotica

Sylvan Learning Center

77 S Girls School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 247-7664

https://youtu.be/o-uQjFoeFxU

Mill-E15

overview

bluetooth android controlled
wheeled
range finding
lcd displaying
laser
led's
turn signals
light sensor (auto turns on lights)
reverse lights and beeping buzzer

Inexpensive tablet with bluetooth (which has been tested to work successfully with MillE15)
http://www.amazon.com/DanCoTek-Android-Bluetooth-Capacitive-Camera/dp/B0140URZHQ/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442192713&sr=1-24&keywords=android+tablet

Mill-E15 Robot Parts list:

• $12 Chasis/Wheels    http://www.amazon.com/Makerfire%C2%AE-Arduino-Motor-Robot-Chassis/dp/B00UN7M16G/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1429709061&sr=1-3&keywords=Motor+Robot+Car+Chassis+Kit
• $5  LCD16x2 display.   http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Character-Backlight-Display-Module/dp/B00EDMMTGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436894726&sr=8-1&keywords=lcd+16x2
• $10 Bluetooth HC05 module.   http://www.amazon.com/JBtek-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transceiver-Arduino/dp/B00L083QAC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436894853&sr=8-1&keywords=hc05
• $15 Mega IC  (aka: robot "brains")   http://www.amazon.com/Mega2560-ATmega2560-16AU-ATMEGA16U2-MEGA2560-Duemilanove/dp/B00OH21CRM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435681169&sr=1-2&keywords=mega+arduino
• $10 Lexan or Optix sheet at lowes 2' by 3'
• $10 LM293D motor driver chip.     http://www.amazon.com/utsource-10pcs-LM293D/dp/B00UOCQNJQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436894492&sr=8-1&keywords=LM293d
• $12  Range Sensor.    http://www.amazon.com/WYPH-Ultrasonic-HC-SR04-Distance-Measuring/dp/B00P5W1JLM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436894772&sr=8-2&keywords=ultrasonic+sensor
• $5 battery holders  http://www.amazon.com/Black-Plastic-Cells-Battery-Holder/dp/B00H8W5QN4/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=41PUTz7m1hL&dpPl=1&keywords=9v%20battery%20holder&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&qid=1436810600&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_2&sr=8-2
• $10 power pack - http://www.amazon.com/Vinsic-Tulip-3200mAh-External-Battery/dp/B00KEGYXV2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1436916520&sr=8-4&keywords=5v+power+pack
• $10 stand off spacers (50) http://www.amazon.com/M3X20mm-Hexagonal-Female-Thread-Standoff/dp/B00AH8DLCE/ref=sr_1_12?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1435411973&sr=1-12&keywords=stand+offs
• $5 matching screws (50) http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Mounting-Computer-4-Inches-Standoff/dp/B00032Q1J4/ref=pd_bxgy_469_img_y
• $7 breadboards (5) http://www.amazon.com/SYB-170-Color-Board-Small-Bread/dp/B00ARUF2JM/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429303373&sr=1-5&keywords=breadboard
• $10 plastic sheets  .007inch  http://www.amazon.com/Grafix-Clear-Plastic-Thickness-12-Inch/dp/B001K7Q6Z0
• $7 Fuses http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Glass-Assorted-100pcs-5x20mm/dp/B00NTK4DB0/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&refRID=1TT34PY84VN0XN39K9W9&ref_=pd_aw_sbs_auto_57
• $5 Fuse connector wires http://www.amazon.com/Holder-In-Line-Screw-22AWG-Cable/dp/B00OR2C1ZY/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&refRID=03JRCWHESJZD26P8SA82&ref_=pd_aw_sbs_e_10
• $1 buzzers/beepers/speakers  http://www.amazon.com/Terminals-Electronic-Continuous-Sound-Buzzer/dp/B00B0Q4KKO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1444513477&sr=8-4&keywords=buzzer

Bright LED's

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Bright-Voltage-Dropping-Resistors/dp/B0066AYRSY

terminal mounting blocks (i hope to use them with the female wires)

http://www.amazon.com/30Pcs-Pitch-Mount-Screw-Terminal/dp/B00EZ3QPCU/ref=pd_sim_328_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=04ZZWPYQ6WTWS1ZT3K5T

Small items -

• wires, 
• screws, bolts, nuts
• four #1 or 2 size bolts/nuts (mount range finder)
• 9v btry for motors
• LEDs

Tools:

• wire strippers/crimpers 
• soldering iron + solder, (for LCD pins)
• small screw driver 
• utility knife (cutting plastic sheet)

Fun Blogs

https://www.pololu.com/blog/

Ideas

Have piBot setup for tv/keyboard hookup
  (so it can be used as a computer!)
make its case an easily extractable module?

• consider using a simple current shunt/monitor (which measures current using a sensing resistor and calcs from the veeeeeeeeeeeery small in-line voltage drop)

Snap Action Switches (aka Limit Switches)
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Limit-Switch-Straight-Action/dp/B00FHCELGK/ref=sr_1_14?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1431550816&sr=1-14&keywords=snap+action+switch

$5 Alligator clip wires

http://www.amazon.com/SE-TL10-Clip-Test-10-Piece/dp/B0002KRABU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429704152&sr=8-1&keywords=aligator+clip+wires

prime
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-TL-6-Standard-Alligator-10-Piece/dp/B0002JJU28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429708212&sr=8-1&keywords=alligator+clip+wires

Bluetooth $10

http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-converter-serial-communication-master/dp/B008AVPE6Q

straight header (needed for the bluetooth card to breadboard)
http://www.amazon.com/10-Pcs-40-Pin-Headers/dp/B00C0Q4YAO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429666804&sr=1-3&keywords=Solderless+Headers+-+10-pin+Straight

Ultrasonic sensor $10

http://www.amazon.com/niceeshop-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Distance-Measuring/dp/B00F167T2A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429704231&sr=8-2&keywords=ultrasonic+sensor
prime
http://www.amazon.com/SunFounder-Ultrasonic-Distance-Mega2560-Duemilanove/dp/B00E0NXTJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429708303&sr=8-1&keywords=HC-SR04

webcam $10

http://www.amazon.com/Jtron%C2%AE-Ov7670-Camera-Module-Arduino/dp/B00UJ9DF22/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429704606&sr=1-1&keywords=jtron+OV7670

prime
http://www.amazon.com/Huhushop-TM-OV7670-Camera-Arduino/dp/B00GASB45G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429708423&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Jtron%C2%AE+Ov7670

gear motor box kits $7 with wheel
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BG9L8YG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_hi_18?refRID=0ZFKQHQEX5PMHDD5P96V

gear motor box kits $5 with wheel

http://www.amazon.com/Geeetech-Smart-Wheel-arduino-project/dp/B0081C5B80/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&refRID=07DDB804VANXGXE6JWCB&ref_=pd_aw_sbs_hi_42

motor shaft kit $12

http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-Drone-Quadcopter-Spare-Pinion/dp/B00AZGAIWO
prime
http://www.amazon.com/Makerfire%C2%AE-Arduino-Motor-Robot-Chassis/dp/B00UN7M16G/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1429709061&sr=1-3&keywords=Motor+Robot+Car+Chassis+Kit

Cool robot kit
http://www.amazon.com/Makerfire%C2%AE-Arduino-Motor-Robot-Chassis/dp/B00UN7M16G/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1429709061&sr=1-3&keywords=Motor+Robot+Car+Chassis+Kit

• 65m wheels with rubber tires
• 3mm acrylc board - peel off paper/protectant
• 22 x 16cm
• 3-6 volts
• 1:48 gear reduction 
• 125 rpm speed
• solder on wires
• encoder discs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHuOJ54YXaA

Nano arduino off-brand $10

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_pc?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=DCCduino&node=541966

prime

http://www.amazon.com/Solu-Atmega328-Arduino-compatible-Beginners-Download/dp/B00SISJSPE/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1429708024&sr=1-6&keywords=nano+arduino

LCD displays

LCD screen show 1p addr on first line
$5 lcd 1602  16chars x 2 lines   backlit
http://www.buydisplay.com/default/1602-blue-lcd-module-hd44780-16x2-displays-characters-white-backlight?gclid=CjwKEAjw3sKpBRDJ7rDqzsyuhDASJACZAikiwbhm7Jg2rc6dkDSUaoyjSqoejdsJM_ySc22AyWeqLhoC-jTw_wcB

colored Bread boards ($1 a piece!!!)

http://www.amazon.com/SYB-170-Color-Board-Small-Bread/dp/B00ARUF2JM/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429303373&sr=1-5&keywords=breadboard

3rd Wheel Ball Caster $5

http://www.adafruit.com/products/1200?gclid=CjwKEAjw3sKpBRDJ7rDqzsyuhDASJACZAikifdSuGr-O3ZNqjk6uQJ5s3qaFrQgsohp-3OxRMZ-o1BoC0FXw_wcB

continuous servo's

$2 L293 h-bridge (control 2 motors/servo's)

$5 Fitec FS90
http://www.robotshop.com/en/9g-continuous-rotation-micro-servo.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwmLipBRC59O_EqJ_E0asBEiQATYdNhzvCwOaa3e7-rmRftQ4K2xYxLHQZQRu_H0wzczcVeUUaAnyK8P8HAQ

or

$12  servo's
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10189

or

$15 continuous servo (6v 50rpm)
  http://www.imagesco.com/servo/motors/HSR-1425CR.html

$3 wheels (attach to continuous servo's)
  http://www.imagesco.com/servo/servomotor-wheel.html
800 230 4535  (Images Scientific Instruments)
Images SI Inc.
109 Woods of Arden Road,
Staten Island NY 10312

Batteries

$20 2200mAh  11V (Prime free shipping)
http://www.amazon.com/Turnigy-2200mAh-20C-Lipo-Pack/dp/B0072AEY5I/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HAZ8STAGF9T2PB3GDMC

$10 1000mAh
http://www.amazon.com/Turnigy-1000mAh-Lipo-HobbyKing-Battery/dp/B0072AEHIC/ref=pd_sim_t_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0B7BCTVNHVRS74FSM880

Possible compatible charger ($10)
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-100-240V-Battery-Balancer-Charger/dp/B00CR9RJO2/ref=pd_sim_t_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XQKVADJTH727NPK44NY


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=378&gclid=CI-TvuCCs8UCFZCLaQod71oAgQ

$11 1300mAh

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11903__Turnigy_nano_tech_1300mah_3S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html



$15 12v 700mAH battery

   http://www.batteryspace.com/nicdbatterypack12v700mah10xaaforrccarrc-daa10i5tm.aspx

The charger for the above battery $15
http://www.batteryspace.com/Compact-Smart-Charger-0.6-A-for-RC-Car-6.0V---12-V-NiMH/-NiCd-Battery.aspx



$15   3lbs   4inches   small but powerful (4500mAh!!!)
Schumacher SB 1245-F2 '12V' 4.5Ah AGM Sealed Lead Acid Power Sport Battery

http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SB-1245-F2%C2%A012V-Sealed-Battery/dp/B009II5DMK/ref=sr_1_21?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1430334522&sr=1-21&keywords=12v+battery

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How do I mount a wheel to the motors? All I've got is this little nub that barely fits anything.

Most model shops sell a selection of brass tubing of different diameters.
 It should be possible to get a piece into which
  the motor shaft fits snugly
    and
    the outside diameter (O/D) may suit your wheel.

      If not you may need a second piece of tube that fits over the first etc. etc.

You would cut the tube to the length you want and
  glue it in place on the motor shaft
   with epoxy.

 if you need to remove it.
   If you can drive a small rod (the size of the motor shaft)
     into the open end of the tube
       to push the motor out
         (Dont try to pull the motor out - you will break it)

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u may want to skip the motors with their shaft issues
 and use simple/inexpensive continuous servos to drive the wheels.
  wheels can be hot glued to the servos (easy to apply and remove).

Bottom is a simple bot test setup I made and
 used plastic peanut jar lids for wheels
  hot glued to the servo horns.
   http://www.lynxmotion.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6343

$5 continuous servo's
  http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__3743__HXT_6_9kg_39_2g_16sec_Twin_bearing_servo.html



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small dc motors aren't gear motors; they won't have enough torque to move anything.
 You need to gear a DC motor down in order to generate enough torque to move.
  If those motors had some gearboxes on them, they'd work OK, most likely.

For a table-top robot - you want a gearmotor with an output speed of around 100 RPM.

You could attempt to build your own "gearing" with your setup.
 ex: make a wheel with a jar lid, put a rubber band around it
   and the motor's drive shaft.

You may need to hunt down something to use as a pulley on the drive shaft
  - a pencil eraser, perhaps?

That might turn fast, but it would likely have enough torque then to move.
 You would also need to figure out a way to keep
  the rubber band on the pulley and on the jar lid; all doable, of course.

Mount your wheels (jar lids) in the center; figure out an axle for them.
 Cut a ping-pong ball in half, stick one half on each end (on the bottom of the platform)
  - you may need a spacer of some sort - to act as a primitive "caster" wheel.

Instead of cardboard, you may want to try foam-core board.
Instead of duct tape - use hot glue.

Also - I second the suggestion of using continuous rotation servos instead of gear-motors;
 just easier to work with, likely cheaper, too!

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From Lowes get a 2'x2' piece of 5.2mm lauan plywood (~$3, make sure it is flat),
 a full sized hot glue gun,
  and a small saw.

to make a simple/strong bot frame with this.
 Wood is cheap and easy to work with using common inexpensive tools.

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$70 kit
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AJGM4H2/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1


To understand what is going on, you're going to need to have (and give us) some information:

1) What is voltage requirements of one of the motors?
2) What is the current requirements (stall current) of one of the motors?
3) How are the motors connected to the motor shield?
4) How are you powering the motors (type of batteries, number, voltage, mAh, etc)?
5) How are you powering everything else (type of batteries, number, voltage, mAh, etc)?

Note that the h-bridge that comes with the bot may have a significant voltage drop across it.

Misc

Timing pulleys, servos and accessories

https://www.adafruit.com/products/1438
 driver/board/sheild  $20

timing belts 6mm wide  (good for cnc)

10feet for $15
https://www.servocity.com/html/xl_timing_belt___foot.html#.VVOxs_lVhBc

pulleys
5mm bore (hole) fits on stepper motors
8mm bores also for 8mm shafted motors

extrusions
 adjustable angle connectors ...like a hinge but fixed
   1 side goes on end of extrusion (tap with m5 metric 5)
   the other side of hinge goes into a place on the side of extrusion

$10 for 2 yellow keyboards and mice!

Action Gear EZ Eyes High Contrast Large Print USB Keyboard and Mouse Kit (ZK520-MS26-2PK)

http://www.amazon.com/Action-Gear-Contrast-Keyboard-ZK520-MS26-2PK/dp/B00CGZ0D5O/ref=sr_1_7/190-6755118-3058954?ie=UTF8&qid=1429536842&sr=8-7&keywords=cheap+usb+keyboard

$10 Keyboard glow in the dark
http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Keys-Spill-Resistant-Keyboard-72-72582/dp/B00BG5MZ5Q/ref=pd_sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z1AS8GF1ETEW5M8VQ95

$5 flexible keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Portable-Flexible-Waterproof-Silicone/dp/B00EOT2HWM/ref=pd_sim_pc_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z1AS8GF1ETEW5M8VQ95

$30 backlit (select the color)  Azio brand
http://www.amazon.com/Azio-Keyboard-Interchangeable-Backlight-KB506/dp/B00I0S6SK0/ref=pd_sim_pc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z1AS8GF1ETEW5M8VQ95



https://www.adafruit.com/products/1251

Actuators

4'' Stroke 150lb Force Linear Actuator $120 

http://www.robotshop.com/en/firgelli-4-150lb-linea-actuator.html

$40 actuator from Ezzy Lift
http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Linear-Actuator-Stroke-Lift/dp/B00GYFKDCU/ref=sr_1_47?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1431547948&sr=1-47

 

 

Tank Track wheels 

cheap technique using bike chain, small pvc tubing and screws bolts

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-custom-and-strong-tank-tracks-for-very/?ALLSTEPS