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Deskbot Part 3: 3D Modelling

Deskbot Part 3: 3D Modelling

I model up the robot in 3D using Sketchup, so that I can generate both a visual representation and a collision model for the robot stack
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Deskbot: Part 2 — Assembly

Deskbot: Part 2 — Assembly

I assemble the robot, and talk about how it’s not great. Also, I pick up a small rubber duck
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Deskbot: Part 1 — Parts list

Deskbot: Part 1 — Parts list

It’s been a few years since I’ve built a robot outside work. So it’s time to refresh those robot skills.
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DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 4

DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 4

The software that drives it, and usage impressions
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DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 3

DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 3

Lasers. It needs more lasers.
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DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 2

DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 2

An oversized RC tank base, a tripod, and scooter batteries = a telepresence robot?
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DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 1

DIY Telepresence Robot: Part 1

I built a telepresence robot for about $400
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Witmotion Servo Control Reverse Engineering

Witmotion Servo Control Reverse Engineering

Writing a Python driver for the Witmotion 16-channel Servo board’s native USB port
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Converting Ethernet to RS232 converter to TTL

Converting Ethernet to RS232 converter to TTL

The USR-TCP232-302 is an inexpensive little box that basically gives you a RS232 port that can be accessed over TCP.
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Set up cross-compile toolchains in Docker to save time (OpenWRT build system for AR9331)

Set up cross-compile toolchains in Docker to save time (OpenWRT build system for AR9331)

Compiler toolchains are always annoying to set up — you install and fiddle with it until you get it working; and then if you have to…
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