By Brandon Tsuge, In this post, we will see how to install the Arduino software and use the integrated development environment (IDE). For this series, I’m going to be using parts from the Arduino Starter Kit. Windows Installation First, go to Arduino software download page here. For windows users, click on the installer option. Mac users […]
By Brandon Tsuge, Introduction In this post, we’ll learn how to assemble a brushed DC motor with a rotary encoder that is controlled by a radio transmitter. Here are the parts I used for this demonstration: Pololu 50:1 Brushed DC Gear Motor (https://www.pololu.com/product/4753) I’m not and affiliate for Pololu, but I still recommend this, as it […]
By Brandon Tsuge, If you’ve ever wanted to get started with DIY robotics, you’ve probably heard the name Arduino thrown around. Arduino is an Italian made, open-source, electronics platform with incredibly user friendly hardware and software. The modular nature of the hardware and the simplicity of the programming environment makes it ideal for beginners while […]
By Chris McCarthy, Edwin lords over the crew until Chase arrives. The backstory of Amanda’s conflict with Edwin comes out. And things go from bad to worse… Ambassador Trong walks onto the bridge of Amanda’s ship. His attaches, Liam and Sturgis, enter with him. His pageant guard Maritha, walks just in front of him waving […]
By Chris McCarthy The Police Officer and Leo arrive at the house in Santa Ana. Leo remembers Celia, and finds himself in even deeper… They met randomly at a movie theater. They had both gone alone to a Thursday midday screening of Michael Keaton’s comeback film and critical darling, Birdman. Celia was not at all […]
by Chris McCarthy We find our heroes looking for help with a fast growing problem… Captain Amanda Markley looks through the thick pane of blast-proof glass in the lunchroom door. Inside the room, it’s silent. For now. “What did you think the Magno in Magno-puppy meant?” Amanda asks. Winston looks over his captain’s shoulder […]
Jiaji Li has completed the design, fabrication and testing of his Oar-Driven Unmanned Surface Vehicle, better known as his Swimming Robot. The video below shows a rendering of the final design, testing of the coordination of the oars, which are driven in sets of three by two motors. And, finally, shows the robot swimming in […]
By Chris McCarthy From his perch in a luxury coffee shop, Leo spies on the man his ex-girlfriend left him for in search of answers, but when he just misses his chance to confront him, he finds himself face to face with a human trafficking victim and her captor and channels his toxic anger into […]
Please take a look at the videos demonstrating these Robot Walkers. Our study of minimal actuation for walking robots has lead to pairs of specialized leg mechanisms at each of four corners of the walker, eight in all. The robot is steerable with two separate drive motors, that is each side has four leg mechanisms connected […]
Jiaji Li has succeeded in building a prototype Robotic Rowboat. I have used 3D printing technology ever since it was introduced decades ago to build spatial mechanisms and routinely failed, which is why this is a particularly satisfying outcome. He convinced me to buy an inexpensive 3D printer and said he was sure PLA (poly […]