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Build a REAL Robot

Build a Real Robot – Part 2 – Base Design

Build a REAL Robot - Episode 2

In the second installment of the “Build a REAL Robot” series I will show you how to assemble the chassis for the DB1 robot

I will also discuss some of the materials that you can use to create robot chassis of your own design

DroneBot Workshop March 14, 2019April 6, 2019 Build a REAL Robot, Robots 13 Comments Read more

Build a Real Robot Part 1 – Introduction

DB1 Robot Part 1

Introducing DB1, a “real” robot project that you can follow along and build.

In this introduction to the project I will go over the main features and “layers” that DB1 is composed of. You will also get an idea of how the project will evolve.

DroneBot Workshop March 7, 2019April 6, 2019 Build a REAL Robot, Robots 18 Comments Read more
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Table of Contents

  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Base and Chassis Materials
    • 2.1 Aluminum (or Aluminium)
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  • 3 DB1 Chassis
    • 3.1 Aluminum Channeling
    • 3.2 Actobotics Channeling
  • 4 DB1 Base Assembly
    • 4.1 Parts List
      • 4.1.1 1 – Base Frame
      • 4.1.2 2 – Bottom Plate
      • 4.1.3 3 – Top Plate
      • 4.1.4 4 – Tower Assembly
      • 4.1.5 5 – Mount Tower to Base
  • 5 Conclusion

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