Made my day, thank you letters from the year 3 & 4 school children for robot show n tell I did last month.
Category Archives: Magician robot
NiMH Batteries and Netduinos
The robot is pretty hard on batteries so I figured I would get some rechargables. (Eveready NiMH from Countdown on special every so often)
Charger (includes 4 AA batteries) NZD 24.69 + Batteries AA NZD 12.99
My Robot – No tools required
A few local people have asked for a BoM for my robot. This is for the entry level version with no soldering or additional tools required. (There is a screw driver included with the robot chassis kit)
2WD Robot chassis from Mindkits – NZD25
Netduino from Mindkits – NZD58
IR Distance Sensor and cable from SeeedStudio– USD 14
Motor Controller from SeeedStudio – USD 20
Mountings for IR Sensor from Mindkits – NZD 5
bracket x 2
screws x4
nuts x 2
With the Seeedstudio motor controller I use a larger battery pack –
Battery holder 6xAA NZD2.25
Battery snap NZD0.75
If you don’t mind some soldering or crimping …
Short range ID Distance sensor from Mindkits NZD 25.50