I am about to order this. I am new to making robots, and I was curious, what else do I need for this to function properly?
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In addition to the arduino micro controller base or similar you will need the arduino motor shield to interface the micro controller to the motors. And of course a computer to run the software.
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you will need some kind of micro controller like an arduino to instruct the motors to spin, you will also need a soldering iron to connect the motors to the arduino.
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You will need two channel motor module(controls motors so that they go forward or reverse and use skid steering).You will need a microcontroller (Arduino uno recommended).This will make it move in preprogrammed way.For automatic movement you need sensor(distance or light or other sensor).if you want to control it manually you need transmitted and or receiver(Bluetooth tranciever for laptop control )or (transmiter receiver kit with another Arduino and a joystick for a remote control).
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You will need batteries, a motor controller board, and a microcontroller, like an Arduino nano. Sensors, like a range finder, would also be good. Also, this comes with ZERO assemby instructions. But you should be able to figure out how to assemble the kit after some head scratching.
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I am not entirely sure just how the motor works but I do believe that you need the motor sheild and these connectors, Arduino Compatible 4-Pin/I2C Connector, 8" Cable. Hope this helps you.
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Agree with the previous answers. Manual is sufficient and love the machine!
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I would buy from a seller who has a sizable number of feedback. Look for fully functional machines.
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The truck, motor, and speed control. You will need a remote, battery, and servo. I also got the bearing kit for it for about ten dollars, easier to put the bearings in before you build gearbox than doing it later.
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It depends on the servo controller you use for this. This is for the base kit - you supply the controller, power supplies, router/spindle, software to run it, etc...
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Try this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004AMLUKI?pc_redir=1401767893&robot;_redir=1
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Will Try. Go to the I Robot website and down load the manual for the Scooba, it will have a trouble shooting section in there to find the problem. and hope that it is not "brain dead" where the computer brain is fried.
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You absolutely do need to supply the electronics for the kit version. If you are not sure what that means, you might want to consider the "RTR" or ready to run version, which includes motor, speed control, steering servo, radio, etc., and will be cheaper in the long run.
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Yes. I have a shopbot and I use this exact router. This is all you need, plus the parts that came with your shopbot. (the split-plastic ring and the metal holder)
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i have just bought i am planning on modding it my self but have not found the time. sorry. there should be add on kits for it, i am planning on making it remote controlled.
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What you need to do it build a humanoid robot friend. That way he can hold your bike up while you put the pad down. You two can high five after.
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I agree with the others... Very good value and very reliable. I would only choose the New Makerbot if sleek appearances justified the high cost... If it was running in a storefront for an architectural firm, for example. I would have a Makerbot running up front, and an army of flash forges in the back room... Perhaps there is an analogy hidden somewhere there... But I will leave you with that.
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This what I found good sources of info!http://42bots.com/tutorials/28byj-48-stepper-motor-with-uln2003-driver-and-arduino-uno/ See Adafruit tutorials on stepper motors.
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I got this for my son for Christmas, so he hasn't opened it yet. However he is 10 years old, very into robots and did research and the robot quad is what he wanted. Apparently you can program it to do lots of other things. Hope this helps.
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My advice, as mine did not work. Take your machine to a store, and test the device before you buy. Make sure it works, first. Greg
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Not at all, your robot comes out of the box, just as you see it in the picture. The only time you need to assemble anything, is when segments of your robot's armour has been blown off in battle. Even then, it's just a matter of clipping it back on.