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Fast Robot Prototyping

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the zero-to-hal-in-sixty-seconds dept.

Lana writes "This article walks you through various materials and techniques you can use to physically build a robotic prototype. See how to build a fast and easy prototype that can be disassembled, reconfigured, and reassembled. This article builds on a previous articles, entitled 'How to drive your wireless robot.'"

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  1. Lego Mindstorms by endlessoul · · Score: 4, Informative

    After skimming TFA, this idea seems all well and good. However, this immediately brought to mind Lego Mindstorms.

    Besides, with Legos, you don't have to have power tools. Just your handy dany digits.

  2. most useful thing for physical prototyping by Mungkie · · Score: 5, Informative

    Some stuff called polymorph (a trade name I think?) it's a thermo plastic that becomes maleable in boiling water and sets tougher than most other plastics. Perfect for making parts for almost anything that is not heated above 50'C.

    Tools wise a dremmel type drill, lathe, set of files, hacksaw, and a screwdriver.

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  3. Re:OMNI Magazine story on prototype robots in '81 by tpearson · · Score: 3, Informative

    I believe you're talking about Mark Tilden and B.E.A.M. robotics. IIRC, he now works (worked?) at Los Alamos with his bottom-up approach.