In the top of the device, there is a plastic cap holding the motor in place. I undid the three clips by squeezing the device to allow for a bit more wiggle room, then prying with a flathead screwdriver. Under the plastic cap there is a rubber thingy,...
Why The robot revolution is happening and it's in need of more open and modular technology! Providing an open source platform to build a robot will help anyone having a robot solution in mind to jump start development for that solution. Not only a small...
Why? I was curious to experience how it looks and find out if it works. It might also be a slightly more engaging alternative/addition to showcasing the uncertainty principle with two razor blades and a laser. How did it turn out? Better than expected....
At the beginning of the year 2020, a sudden outbreak of COVID-19 swept the world, causing huge human disasters around the world. Until the vaccine comes out, the most effective defense we can do is to wear a mask. Currently, the most effective masks...
Design Criteria Fast – For me fast = fun Rugged – Has to cope with off-road use High torque - Good hill climbing ability Reasonable Looks – I didn’t want the classic home-made E-Bike look! Must be able to pedal without turning the motor. Introduction...
Part 1. Hardware Beginning The first idea was to implement a physical speed gauge for BVE5 train simulator. Fortunately I had a few dirt cheap stepper motors 28BYJ-48, a fake Arduino Nano, a fake CNC shield and some fake drivers. The drivers are...
As an inhabitant of a big European city and a maker preoccupied with some environment-friendly thoughts, finding a convenient way of transportation turns out to be a heck of a conundrum. Cars (electric or not) are doomed to decline as a commuting solution....
The ZS1100A is a successor to the IOT power profiler tool (ZS2102A) which I had designed earlier. There is a tear down on Hackaday for that tool. Many users suggested to add a power supply to the tool which would enable them to power their devices in...
First things first - since everyone is mainly here for specs and moving robots I guess :) The Robot Specs: 6 Degrees of Freedom BLDC Servo driven absolute encoders on all axis all structual parts are made from Aluminium belt drives on first four axis,...
A Libre/Open Office spreadsheet BOM file has been added that lists sources for the required parts totaling around $1500. The main rails are made from 3"x3"x1/4" aluminum angles, with 1/16" aluminum angle used as replaceable wear strips on the corners...
At the QUT Robotics club (QUTRC) we are dedicated to fostering innovation and providing students with hands-on learning and practical experience in robotics. The Australian Rover Challenge is a prestigious competition that brings together university...
Leakage control is very important in this vehicle, which operates with a nominal 48V BLDC motor. The insulation control on this electronic card is provided by coding it with the STM32F103C8T6 microprocessor. This card, which works with the logic of...
Inspiration:The SolarSurfer project started because we were looking for something cool to do. Being surfers and engineers, the project was a perfect fit. When we first started, we had no trouble finding the right microcontroller, sensors, GPS,...
Motor/Servo selection In my search for a suitable motor I came across the HBS 880 BB MG brushless servo. Hobby servos are a good fit for this project since they are relatively cheap, lightweight and already include a gear train. Also the splined output...