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What are the things to consider in making a Radio Controlled Robots?


Well, I’m planning to make a radio controlled robot. I have decided to make x2 motors powering one wheel each to make it move and other to turn one of the motors would slow down or stop completely. What are the things to consider in making a Radio Controlled Robot? What components would I need to make radio controlled robots? I’m looking at to add a cursor wheel in the front. I need suggestions to make radio controlled robots. Please help me.
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Ravindra D. Patel | Jan 11 2012
Robots are becoming more prevalent in modern society due to advances in the miniaturization of electronics and technology. However, one of the most popular robotic control is by radio - that the robot is still operable by human hands, but from a distance.

Fortunately, the same advances in miniaturization and technology make it possible for ordinary citizens to design and build their own remote-controlled robot with very impressive results with ease and low cost tools and materials available.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

  1. 4 inch by 4 inch wood panel
  2. Two 6-volt DC motor fans w / rubber wheels
  3. Free rotation of the rubber wheel
  4. 12 volt battery and battery
  5. Insulating tape
  6. 2 channel remote control circuit w / Remote Control
  7. Insulated copper


  • Position of the DC motor through each other on the edge of the wood panel. Align and secure with mounting hardware included.
  • Install the free rotation of the wheel on the opposite edge of DC motors, making sure it is centered as much as possible. This will be the front of the robot.
  • Mount the battery of 12 volts, no batteries in the center of the wooden panel and secure with tape.
  • Connect the RC circuit in the rear of the robot, between the engines if possible, and secure it with their hardware, including the assembly and / or tape.
  • Wire positive and negative outputs of the battery supplies power for the RC circuit. Secure the connection with small strips of duct tape.
  • Run a length of insulated wire from the positive and negative outputs of the RC circuit to the respective inputs of the engines. Secure the connection with electrical tape.
  • Insert the batteries into the battery mount. The robot will now start to respond to radio commands from the remote control.
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