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|ProjectSkills=Electronics, Making, Arduino, Soldering
 
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|ProjectNiche=Other
 
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The aim of this project is  
 
The aim of this project is  
  
  to produce a low cost kit robot that aims to give someone a sense of agency and the experience of making, not just a toy
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  to produce a low cost kit robot that aims to give someone an experience of making, not just a toy
  
 
The robot must be
 
The robot must be
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*5 pin connector - 0.39 EUR
 
*5 pin connector - 0.39 EUR
 
Total: 9.69 EUR (plus all the work of soldering a 'ftdi' cable)
 
Total: 9.69 EUR (plus all the work of soldering a 'ftdi' cable)
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=== Alternative to Soldering ===
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Theres the option of using a breadboard and jumper wires, since the soldering is quite difficult and lengthy for a beginner.
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the breadboards are - https://dx.com/p/mini-prototype-printed-circuit-board-breadboard-white-140716 - 2.52 EUR
  
 
== Total Expected Cost ==
 
== Total Expected Cost ==
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*5 x Arduino compatible nano v3.0 - 8.51 EUR http://dx.com/p/nano-v3-0-avr-atmega328-p-20au-module-board-usb-cable-for-arduino-118037
 
*5 x Arduino compatible nano v3.0 - 8.51 EUR http://dx.com/p/nano-v3-0-avr-atmega328-p-20au-module-board-usb-cable-for-arduino-118037
 
** 54.95USD (delivered)
 
** 54.95USD (delivered)
*5 x [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26248__Simple_Expandable_Robot_Chassis_KIT_.html Simple Robot Chasis] - 7.98EUR from hobbyking, plus shipping
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*5 x [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26248__Simple_Expandable_Robot_Chassis_KIT_.html Simple Robot Chasis] - 7.98EUR from hobbyking, plus shipping (turns out this is a Arexx ARX-CH09)
 
**72.50USD = 56 EUR
 
**72.50USD = 56 EUR
 
**+25EUR customs cost
 
**+25EUR customs cost
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Sum: 16.2 + 8.51 + 1.81 <br>
 
Sum: 16.2 + 8.51 + 1.81 <br>
 
Total: 26.52 EUR
 
Total: 26.52 EUR
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with breadboard
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Total: 29.04 EUR
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== Alternatives ==
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http://www.banggood.com/Ultrasonic-Ranging-Obstacle-Avoidance-Smart-Car-Kit-With-LCD-Display-p-916545.html?currency=EUR - 42 EUR
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= Software =
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http://blog.minibloq.org/2014/05/minibloqv082-released.html

Latest revision as of 16:22, 17 August 2016

Projects
Trtl chassis.jpg
Participants Amx109
Skills Electronics, Making, Arduino, Soldering
Status Finished
Niche Other
Purpose Education

The aim of this project is

to produce a low cost kit robot that aims to give someone an experience of making, not just a toy

The robot must be

  • simple to build
  • easy to use/program via software
  • have a reusable element
  • cost less than 20 EUR

The intent is to introduce kids and adults alike to building, making, electronics and software. For certain values of building, making, electronics and software.

This project is based off of work done for TRTL at the london hackspace - http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:TRTL

Statements

All design and build detail will be made free via open source principles.

The electronics will be made as re-usable as possible. Something based around the arduino platform (ATMEGA328) will be used.

Materials

Robot Chassis

Simple Robot Chasis - 7.98EUR from hobbyking

Electronics

H bridge - 1.75 EUR from farnell

'Arduino' Compatible micro-controller

Option 1:

Option 2:

  • Arduino Mini pro - 6.91EUR from DX.com
  • atmega serial->usb - 2.39 EUR from hobby king
  • 5 pin connector - 0.39 EUR

Total: 9.69 EUR (plus all the work of soldering a 'ftdi' cable)

Alternative to Soldering

Theres the option of using a breadboard and jumper wires, since the soldering is quite difficult and lengthy for a beginner.

the breadboards are - https://dx.com/p/mini-prototype-printed-circuit-board-breadboard-white-140716 - 2.52 EUR

Total Expected Cost

Option 1: 18.24 EUR
Option 2: 19.42 EUR

Actual Cost

Sum: 16.2 + 8.51 + 1.81
Total: 26.52 EUR

with breadboard Total: 29.04 EUR

Alternatives

http://www.banggood.com/Ultrasonic-Ranging-Obstacle-Avoidance-Smart-Car-Kit-With-LCD-Display-p-916545.html?currency=EUR - 42 EUR

Software

http://blog.minibloq.org/2014/05/minibloqv082-released.html