Table of Contents1 Introduction2 What is LIDAR?2.1 LIDAR History2.2 LIDAR Robotics Applications3 How LIDAR Works3.1 LIDAR vs Other Technologies3.1.1 LIDAR vs Ultrasonic Sensors3.1.2 LIDAR vs IR Light Sensor3.1.3 LIDAR vs RADAR4 DFRobot LIDAR Sensors4.1 TF Mini LIDAR4.1.1 TF Mini LIDAR
The DF Robot 5 DOF Robot Arm kit is a high-quality robotic arm that you can assemble yourself. With heavy duty servo motors and sturdy aluminum parts this inexpensive arm is perfect for your robotics experiments
Follow along as I assemble the robot arm. I’ll also build a simple robot arm controller based on the Arduino Nano and the PCA9685 16-channel PWM module.
The MeArm is a small robot arm that was originally designed as a teaching device for schoolchildren. Despite its toy-like appearance it is also an excellent tool for serious robotics experimenters who would like to develop software and control systems for robotic arms without a large hardware expenditure.
Robots are the ultimate experimenters project. Nothing else lets you unleash your creativity more than designing a robot. And now with the availability of things like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi along with a wide assortment of mechanical parts and the ability to make your own with a 3D printer, robots have become a project that any dedicated experimenter can work on.
There are so many components and design considerations that must be taken into account when building a robot, This can often be overwhelming, especially when you’re creating your first automated device. This article should provide a firm foundation for getting started on your first (or next) robotics project.
From Roomba’s® to R2D2’s, humans have always had a fascination with robots. With the availability of cheap electronics and inexpensive parts it’s easier than ever to design and build your own robot. Make it follow a line or make it do the dishes – it’s your robot!
Controlling DC Motors is an essential skill for constructing robots and other hobby projects. An easy way to control DC motors is to use an L298N H-Bridge, an inexpensive component that you can buy from several sources.
Fear not if you’ve never heard of the L298N or if you don’t know what an H-Bridge is – in this article I’ll show you everything you need to know to start making things move with an Arduino. We’ll even construct a simple Robot Car that you can pilot using a Joystick.
So let’s get our motors running and learn all about the L298N H-Bridge!
Learn to use a PlayStation 3 controller with an ESP32, and control pretty well anything!
We’ll pair an inexpensive game controller with an ESP32 and control LEDs, motors and a lot more.
Learn to use seven different DC motor drivers with an Arduino Uno.
We’ll see how to put these to use with motors of all sizes, and of course we have hookup diagrams and code samples!
If you have ever required a very big servo motor, or one that rotates at an angle other than 180 degrees, then this article is for you! Today we will take a Seeeduino XIAO and a potentiometer and use them to construct a custom servo motor, using a DC gear motor.
This is a project I’m doing in tandem with Jeremy Fielding and his “self-driving go-kart” build.
Table of Contents1 Design Requirements2 6-Wheel Rover3 Lots of Technologies4 More Information Welcome to my newest adventure, the design, construction, and testing of a robot that can go beyond my house and explore the great outdoors! This is a collection