Category Archives: Robot Projects

Internet Controlled Robot Arm – Online

Posted on August 18, 2009 by dkohn96

The Beta version of the Internet Controlled Robot Arm is now ready for testing. The link is: http://robot.tech-uofm.info/ Please leave a comment and let me know what you think! [The internet controlled robot arm is a project students and I … Continue reading →

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Internet Controlled Robot Arm – coming to a browser near you…..

Posted on August 4, 2009 by dkohn96

2+ Years ago I purchased a LabVolt Armdriod Robot Arm from Ebay. It did not come with its control box, but I have been able to reverse-engineer it so it could be controlled by a PC via the parallel port. … Continue reading →

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Build a simple robot base

Posted on August 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Materials needed: 1/4″ hardwood (plywood) board cut into 12″ squares 1/16″ x 1′ x 3′ Aluminum Angle (cut into 1 ft lengths) 1/4″-20X12″ Threaded rod (4 pieces) 1″x2″x12″ wood (2 pieces) Closet Door Ball Catch (Solid Brass Co N-7287 or … 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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Video on building your own robot

Posted on May 16, 2009 by dkohn96

Building the base Add Controls

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OLPC Robot Project

Posted on April 22, 2009 by dkohn96

I have a One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) computer and am thinking about using it with a robot base I have (see below) to create a telepresence robot and the stuff below will be a good place to start. OLPC … Continue reading →

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