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HOW TO MAKE
SIMPLE ROBOTS
Robots, such as humanoids robot
perform like humans and can do things
humans do. However, if you are starting
out making your first robot, do not
think of the complicated, high
technology and functional robot. Simple
robot will need two wheels and the
ability to move forward, move backward,
move left and move right. This is the
simplest robot you can do, enough to
help you learn the basics. Hopefully,
through your mistakes in your first
robot, you can develop your second robot
with more functionality.
What you need in making a simple
robot?
· Money – of course you will need
money in making your own robot because
you cannot create your own parts by now.
· Design plan – again, do not think
of a highly complicated design, simple
robot needs to be able to move forward,
backward and side ways.
· Wheel, this will move the robot.
· Motor, preferably battery operated
motor
· Power, the choice of battery is
important.
· Cool circuit thingy.
Steps in making a simple
robot
1. Take the design and list the
parts, tools and equipment you need.
2. Find a suitable place to make your
robot, this will ensure that you have
all you need in one place.
3. Follow the algorithm for a robot:
1. Forward, both wheels need to move at
the same speed.
2. Backward, both wheels need to move at
the same speed as well.
3. To move left, left wheel moves
reverse and the right wheel moves
forward
4. To move right, right wheel move
reverse and the left wheel moves
forward.
4. Attach the wheel; 3” wheel is the
best because it will move the robot
faster.
5. Attach the motor; the program will
calculate gearing ratios, desired
terrain, desired velocity and
acceleration, voltage, power consumption
and controllability.
6. Attach the battery to the motor; NiMH
is the recommended battery for your
motor.
7. Finally, the cool circuit thingy. Buy
one that is already assembled, do not
experiment on this one, you may do it on
your second robot.
8. Test, test and test.
Making a robot is not easy; you
therefore need a goal to finish the
project. Joining robotics competition
will help you move forward in your goal.
If you do not win, no problem, redesign
your robot and join again. It will give
you the motivation to finish your robot.
My Robot Did my Term paper!
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