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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. Next article in the series by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "How to make love to your robot"

  2. Robots and cars by zegebbers · · Score: 5, Insightful

    are excellent for getting kids interested in science/engineering. These sorts of things can be modified and are fun to learn so they're perfect. The prices are also relatively modest compared to other expenses.

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  3. Beautiful... by RedNovember · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I have to say, this is one of the most useful things I've seen on Slashdot in a while. For getting kids interested: my old middle school used to participate in a robotics league, which really got me interested in the whole idea of AI and computer programmming. There was too much demand: we could only send 16 people (8 per team) and every year 50 kids would show up. Let's get some schools to join...

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  4. 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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  5. Johnny 5 Alive! by Mr.Progressive · · Score: 5, Funny

    See how to build a fast and easy prototype that can be disassembled

    No disassemble!

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