1 Name: Hitsuji : 2016-01-12 15:17 ID:5LzBKcqD [Del]
So for school I need to build a battlebot (my design), which will be about 8" by 5". For now I am only building a prototype, so the Structure will be 3d printed (what my class is using for our projects). I am trying really hard to find the cheapest parts possible because I have a really tight budget but can't seem to fit everything in my small budget. Does anyone know how to build the pieces other than structure and wheel with a 3d printer? I have no experience with robots, and I am running out of time, please help!
2 Name: FindMuck : 2016-01-12 20:14 ID:wBHbATOy [Del]
I'm don't have much experience either. but just from following youtubers; I've noticed they find CAD files online to save time building parts. I wish I could help more.
3 Name: Hiroki : 2016-01-13 10:15 ID:vzGOQQq1 [Del]
"so the Structure will be 3d printed"
"how to build the pieces other than structure and wheel with a 3d printer?"
Usually, that's not the structure which is made with a 3d-printer. Could you use a 3d printer, you will make small specific pieces or complex assemblies with it.
But the cheapest way is to conceive your robot to use only standard parts that you can buy virtually everywhere.
Also, you can conceive parts so that they can be produced in another way (eg milling machine).
What kind of 3d printer do you have ?
4 Name: Hiroki : 2016-01-13 10:16 ID:vzGOQQq1 [Del]
>>1 Do you have blueprints ?
5 Name: Shirai Iku : 2016-01-13 10:50 ID:QFtJg7XC [Del]
I have a pretty good understanding with robotics and I could be happy to help. Just contact me at :
shiraiiku.dollars@gmail.com
6 Name: Sid : 2016-01-14 03:06 ID:EJP/4Yah [Del]
RadioShack. They have a lot of do it yourself electronics. I was slightly interested in building a robot and visited a club and most of the parts came from there. otherwise you can find electric motors anywhere. You could take a trip to the junkyard to get a fan motor. Wires can be bought at any hardware store, or most computer stores too.
You can buy a bunch of different types of metal at a hardware store too. You don't have to restrict yourself to the 3d printer.
Yet there is a lot of coding needed for any robot.
It all depends what part of the robot you want to specialize in, since it usually takes more than one person to build a decent one. There is an extensive amount of coding, a lot of time put into coming up with a design, and a lot of time put into making that design too.
