Category Archives: Robot Parts

HexBug Nano

Posted on January 7, 2010 by dkohn96

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SparkFun Free Give-a-Way Update

Posted on January 7, 2010 by dkohn96

Update on previous post…. I tried all morning to get my order in. No Luck – SERVER BUSY. Just got in and the banner said all $100,000 was gone in 1h 44m 50s.

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Free Stuff from SparkFun

Posted on December 7, 2009 by dkohn96

Free Day is January 7th, 2010! by Nate (From http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/news.php?id=305) November 23, 2009 You can blame it on Chris Anderson’s book Free. After reading his book, I started kicking around the idea of what we can do that’s ‘free’. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver

Posted on October 1, 2009 by dkohn96

Although I like the Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver (H-Bridge) the pdf that comes with it does NOT include the schematic. But it is available HERE but here it is for convenience: but it did not include the L298 pinout … Continue reading →

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Perfect Robot Motors?

Posted on July 7, 2009 by dkohn96

Just purchased: From MPJA. According to a second seller the motor goes 1/2 speed at 12v. Seems to be a perfect motor for a very simple robot base. Time will tell…..

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Add Sensors to your Lego NXT Robot

Posted on June 10, 2009 by dkohn96

Check out HiTechnic for Lego approved add in sensors for your Lego NXT Robots.

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Dale Robots

Posted on April 10, 2009 by dkohn96

Want to buy a robot? Want to deal with a company in Tennessee. Take a look at Dale Robots in South Pittsburg, TN.

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How to Build Your First Robot Tutorial

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Here is a tutorial on how to build your first robot from the Society of Robots The site even has step by step instructions on building a $50 robot.

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BLUFF CITY ELECTRONICS

Posted on April 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Finally was told about an electronics parts store in Memphis: BLUFF CITY ELECTRONICS 3339 Fontaine Rd Memphis, TN 38116 (901) 345-9500 View Larger Map

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PITSCO Education

Posted on March 30, 2009 by dkohn96

Pitsco is the supplier for the Tetrix robotics base kit and other robot parts. They also sell other science related kits.

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