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From my experiences of trying to design and build home hobby robot kits and toys for the average consumer, and talking to other non-Roboteer people about what they'd like to see in a beginner robot kit, I found that the concept of the FloppyBot™ makes for a better beginners robot kit by making the beginner steps easier to understand and build. Then being "Hackable" these kits can be upgraded until the user is ready for the more standard home hobby robot kits.
1. Buy a FloppyBot Kit™ (body, bottom plate and wheel design), prints the FloppyBot Kit™ themselves or buy the FloppyBot Kit™ already printed from an online robot shop.
2. Choose the RoboGuts Kit™ that performs the level desired …
A. Beginner is a Remote Control RoboGuts Kit™;
A1. Pair of Continuous Rotating Servo Motors
A2. Battery Pack 5V-7.4V
A3. Radio Receiver
A4. V-Tail Mixer board
A5. Radio Transmitter for Remote Control
B. Teacher Basic RoboGuts Kit™;
B1. pair of continuous rotating servo motors
B2. Battery Pack 5V-7.4V
B3. FaceBoard™
optional;
B4. BlueTooth USB module for PC Remote Control
C. Intermediate PBASIC RoboGuts Kit™;
C1. a pair of continuous rotating servo motors
C2. a Battery Pack 5V-7.4V
C3. Board of Education or HomeWork Board µController
C4. Peripheral Componens (PING, Pezio Speakers, Laser, LEDs … all with wiring to route to the breadboard)
optional;
C5. BlueTooth USB module for PC Remote Control
D. Intermediate Propeller RoboGuts Kit™;
D1. a pair of continuous rotating servo motors
D2. a Battery Pack 5V-7.4V
D3. Propeller Board of Education or other Propeller Board µController
D4. Peripheral Componens (PING, Pezio Speakers, Laser, LEDs … all with wiring to route to the breadboard)
optional;
D5. BlueTooth USB module for PC Remote Control
E. Intermediate Arduino RoboGuts Kit™;
E1. a pair of continuous rotating servo motors
E2. a Battery Pack 5V-7.4V
E3. Arduino Board of Education or other Arduino Board µController
E4. Peripheral Componens (PING, Pezio Speakers, Laser, LEDs … all with wiring to route to the breadboard)
optional;
E5. BlueTooth USB module for PC Remote Control
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- PRINTED Examples -
Printed Wheels
The Robot Hobby Shop
- HUGE SAVINGS ON YOUR HOBBY COMPONENTS -
4WD Robot Chassis (KIT) $11.29
Rover 5 Tracked Robot Chassis $34.12
I-Racer Android R/C Car (Bluetooth Control) $18.99
Mr. General - My First Robot Kit $40.17
Simple Expandable Robot Chassis (KIT) $10.15
Mini Biped Interactive Robot (KIT) $38.15
Aluminum 4WD Robot Chassis - Black (KIT) $42.09
Aluminum 4WD Robot Chassis - Gold (KIT) $42.09
Rover 5 Tracked Robot Chassis Without Encoder $26.44
Robotic Gappler $50.39
QuadBot 4 Legged Robot Chassis (Kit) $60.39
Adventure Bot Interactive Robot $42.06
OmniWheels & Wheels
41x14mm Plastic Omni Wheel (2Pcs/Bag) $5.89
51x17mm Plastic Omni Wheel (2Pcs/Bag) $6.29
55x45mm Plastic Omni Wheel 16mm Hex (2Pcs/Bag) $16.38
40x28mm Plastic Omni Wheel (2Pcs/Bag) $9.12
49x20mm Plastic Omni Wheel (2Pcs/Bag) $7.59
28mm Wheel/Tire Set (2Pcs/Bag) $4.99
70x30x55mm Steel Ball Omni Wheel $1.39
50x23x25mm Steel Ball Omni Wheel $1.05
49x20x32mm Steel Ball Omni Wheel $1.15
Geared Motors
Geared Motor - Offset Shaft (2Pcs/Bag) $3.29
Geared Motor w/ 90 Deg Shaft (2Pcs/Bag) $3.29
294RPM Brushed Motor w/ 34:1 Gearbox $8.69
133RPM Brushed Motor w/ 75:1 Gearbox $8.69
Robot Servos
HXT12K 10kg Servo (metal gear) 55g / 10kg / .16sec (USA Warehouse) $8.64
Turnigy TGY-S801D Digital Robot Servo 6.5kg / 0.12sec / 40g $12.95
Turnigy TGY-S901D Metal Gear Digital Robot Servo 13kg / 0.14sec / 58g $9.99
Turnigy TGY-S902 Metal Gear Digital Robot Servo 13kg / 0.14sec / 58g $9.84
Arduino, Robot Sensors and Components:
Educational LCD Display Electronics Training Kit $41.99
Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04 Arduino $2.98
Multiwii MWC FC Bluetooth Module Programmer (Android compatible) $7.49
MultiWii PRO Flight Controller w/MTK GPS Module $64.99
Multiwii and Megapirate AIO Flight Controller w/FTDI (ATmega 2560) V2.0 $47.99
Arduino Mega 2560 Microcontroller Board $17.60
Arduino Uno - Atmel Atmega 328-PU $11.18
MultiWii MicroWii ATmega32U4 Flight Controller USB/BARO/ACC/MAG $33.27
Arduino LCD Keypad Shield $8.49
Arduino Uno R3 Microcontroller - Atmel ATmega328 $14.52
Arduino Ethernet Shield V1.1 $16.92
MultiWii 328P Flight Controller w/FTDI & DSM2 Port $27.29
MultiWii NanoWii ATmega32U4 Micro Flight Controller USB/GYRO/ACC $19.99
UBLOX LEA-6H GPS Module w/Built-in Antenna 2.5m Accuracy $53.59
Arduino Nano V3.0 Microcontroller Board $9.69
Multiwii Compass Module HMC5883L $7.49
Multiwii Barometer BMP085 $7.49
Arduino Sensor Shield V4 digital analog module $5.37
Arduino Pro Mini Microcontroller 3.3V/8MHz w/Mini USB Adapter $21.89
Arduino USBtinyISP V2.0 $7.94
Arduino Digital Output Port Shield $4.85
Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Sensor Expansion Board $9.99
2.4Ghz AV FPV Receiver (Arduino Compatible) $12.53
Arduino XBee PRO Shield for Wireless Module $7.67
Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Sensor Expansion Board $9.59
Arduino Sensor Shield V5.0 Sensor Expansion Board $9.59
Arduino Mini Flame Fire Wavelength Sensor $2.69
Universal Sensor Adapter for Arduino $2.81
LED Matrix 8x8 - Triple Color RGB Common Anode Display $6.99
Arduino MEGA ProtoShield V3 Prototype Development Shield $10.33
LCD 12864 Module V2.0 for Arduino $21.79
Arduino Fio ATmega328P Microcontroller $14.24
Arduino Color Recognition Sensor Module $6.84
MultiWii Lite V1.0 Flight Controller w/FTDI $25.65
Arduino Prototype Development Shield $2.69
Colorduino V2.0 RGB LED Matrix Driver $18.47
Arduino Mini USB Cable $1.49
Arduino V0.3 XBee PRO Shield for Wireless Module $9.59
PIR V2.0 Body Movement Detection Sensor for Arduino $7.23
Arduino Analog Variable Rotation Sensor $2.69
ENC28J60 Ethernet Module for Arduino $6.51
MultiWii SE V2.0 Flight Controller w/FTDI $43.99
Arduino Barometric Pressure Sensor - BMP085 Breakout $9.38
Arduino Analog Temperature Sensor Module $2.50
Arduino Light Sensor Module with cable $2.69
Arduino Triple-Axis Digital Output Gyro Sensor ITG-3205 Module $11.07
Arduino Temperature and Humidity Sensor with cable $2.93
433MHz Superheterodyne 3400 RF Transmitter and Receiver $6.79
LiPo Battery Packs
Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack $7.89
Turnigy 160mAh 1S 30C (Eflite, Minium compatible) $1.69
Turnigy Soft Silicone Lipo Battery Protector (White) $1.49
Turnigy nano-tech 130mah 1S 25~40C Lipo Pack (Kyosho, Eflite, Parkzone Etc) $1.26
Turnigy nano-tech 160mah 1S 25~40C Lipo Pack (Kyosho, E-flite Nano CP X, Parkzone Etc) $1.40
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 1S 35c Lipo Pack (Suits FBL100 and Blade mCPx) $4.49
Turnigy nano-tech 450mAh 2S 65-130C Lipo Pack (E-flite Blade 130X) $7.59
Turnigy nano-tech 160mah 1S 25~40C Lipo Pack (Fits Align Trex 100) $1.30
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 2S 35~70C Lipo Pack $4.07
Turnigy nano-tech 1300mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack $9.16
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 1S 45C Lipo Pack (Suits FBL100 and Blade mCPx) $5.49
Turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack $17.49
Turnigy nano-tech 600mah 1S 35~70C Lipo Pack (Fits Nine Eagles Solo Pro 328, Eflite MQX, 120SR) $2.67
Turnigy nano-tech 130mah 1S 25C Lipo Pack (Nine Eagles style - T2 Twin Rail for older models) $1.04
Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack $9.59
Turnigy nano-tech 180mAh 2S 25C Lipo Pack (E-flite micro series compatible) $4.99
Turnigy 1450mAh 3S 11.1v Transmitter Lipoly Pack $7.69
Turnigy nano-tech 160mah 1S 25C Lipo Pack (Nine Eagles style - T1 Single Rail for 2010+) $1.14
ZIPPY 240mAh 20C single cell $1.71
Turnigy nano-tech 130mah 1S 25C Lipo Pack (Nine Eagles style - T1 Single Rail for 2010+) $1.04
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 1S 35~70C Lipo Pack (Fits Nine Eagles Solo-Pro 100) $1.78
Turnigy nano-tech 160mah 1S 25C Lipo Pack (Nine Eagles style - T2 Twin Rail for older models) $1.14
ZIPPY Flightmax 8000mAh 4S1P 30C $57.44
Nine Eagles replacement High-Cap 150mAh 1S LiPo $1.75
Turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 35~70C Lipo Pack $18.49
Turnigy nano-tech 260mah 2S 35~70C Lipo Pack (E-flite EFLB2002S25 micro series compatible) $4.99
Turnigy nano-tech 750mah 1S 35~70C Lipo Pack (Fits Nine Eagles Solo-Pro 180) $2.29
Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack $6.13
Turnigy nano-tech 260mAh 1S 35-70C Lipo Pack (QR Ladybird/Genius CP/Mini CP) $2.29
ZIPPY Flightmax 1500mAh 3S1P 20C $7.44
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 1S 45~90C Lipo Pack (Fits Nine Eagles Solo-Pro 100) $2.51
ZIPPY Flightmax 1300mAh 3S1P 20C $5.74
ZIPPY Flightmax 1000mAh 3S1P 25C $5.31
Turnigy nano-tech 850mah 2S 25~40C Lipo Pack $5.99
Turnigy nano-tech 300mah 2S 45~90C Lipo Pack $4.13
Turnigy nano-tech 180mah 2S 25~40C Lipo Pack $3.90
Turnigy nano-tech 5600mah 2S2P 50~100C Hardcase Lipo Pack (ROAR APPROVED) $33.97
Turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 45~90C Lipo Pack $19.49
ZIPPY 350mAh 20C single cell $2.47
Turnigy nano-tech 5300mah 2S2P 30~60C Hardcase Lipo Pack (ROAR APPROVED) $26.39
Turnigy nano-tech 950mah 1S 25~50C Lipo Pack (Fits Walkera V120, X100) $3.40
NE-B918 120mAh 1S 10C (V2) OEM Replacement for: NE4950001 $1.23
Rhino 360mAh 2S 7.4v 20C Lipoly Pack $4.23
ZIPPY Flightmax 500mAh 2S1P 20C $4.14
ZIPPY Compact 1000mAh 3S 35C Lipo Pack $6.05
Rhino 610mAh 2S 7.4v 20C Lipoly Pack $3.86
Turnigy nano-tech 120mAh 2S 25C Lipo Pack (E-flite micro series compatible) $4.19
Turnigy nano-tech 1400mah 3S 40~80C Lipo Pack (TRA2823 Traxxas 1/16 models) $12.14
Turnigy nano-tech 180mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack $5.85
Turnigy nano-tech 1300mah 2S 25~50C Lipo Pack $5.95
Save a little on your standard hobby servos:
Corona 929MG Metal Gear Servo 2.2kg/ 12.5g/ 0.10sec $4.55
Turnigy TGY-9018MG Metal Gear Servo 2.5kg/13g/0.10 $4.83
Corona 919MG Metal Gear Servo 1.7kg/ 12.5g/ 0.06sec $5.90
HobbyKing 929MG Metal Gear Servo 2.2kg/ 12.5g/ 0.10sec $4.55
Corona 939MG Metal Gear Servo 2.5kg/ 12.5g/ 0.14sec $4.37
HK-15178B Digital MG Servo 13.5g / 1.5kg / 0.08s $3.89
Turnigy TGY-R5180MG 180 Degree Metal Gear Analog Servo $4.57
DS65HB Digital High Speed Servo 6.5g/1.5kg/.07sec $4.99
H-King Ball Bearing Analog Servo 39g/4.5kg cm/0.13s $4.99
Turnigy MG90S Metal Gear Servo 1.8kg / 13.4g / 0.10sec $4.99
Turnigy 1440A Servo 4.4g/0.8kg/.10sec (V2) $3.39
HKS-9650 High Speed Servo 2.3kg/ 25g/ 0.08sec $4.99
Turnigy Servo 5.5g/0.9kg/.10sec $3.33
HXT 6.9kg / 39.2g / .16sec Twin bearing servo $4.59
HK15148 Analog Servo 17g / 2.5kg / 0.14s $2.54
Turnigy 1370A Servo 3.7g/0.4kg/.10sec $2.86
HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo $2.69
Other Peripherals?
HD Wing Camera 1280x720p 30fps 5MP CMOS $36.69
HD Wing Camera 1280x720p 30fps 5MP CMOS $36.32
HD Wing Camera II - Full HD 1920x1080P 30FPS $95.99
Hobbyking OSD GPS Module $41.53
F-TEK OSD Video Overlay Module w/GPS $104.99
HobbyKing Tiny OSD III (w/ 10Hz GPS and 60A Current sensor) $95.63
True 640x480 8ch 2.4/5.8Ghz Dual Rx w/ HeadTrack Video Goggles $359.95
FatShark Full Color 640x480 FPV Video Goggles $249.95
SD DVR High Resolution Digital Video Recorder for FPV $47.37
Motor Controllers/ESC
HobbyKing 6A ESC 0.5A UBEC $7.07
Hobbyking SS Heli Series 70-80A ESC w/UBEC $17.76
HobbyKing 30A BlueSeries Brushless Speed Controller $10.59
Hobbyking SS Series 18-20A ESC (card programmable) $7.75
H-KING 20A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller $8.83
Hobbyking YEP 45A (2~6S) SBEC Brushless Speed Controller $26.20
HobbyKing 70A Boat ESC 3A UBEC $27.62
Hobbyking SS Series 8-10A ESC $6.53
H-KING 10A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller $6.10
HobbyKing 30A Boat ESC 3A UBEC $12.55
HobbyKing 50A Boat ESC 3A UBEC $20.09
Hobbyking SS Heli Series 50-65A ESC $11.16
Hobbyking YEP 80A (2~6S) SBEC Brushless Speed Controller $40.93
Hobby King Brushless Car ESC 100A w/ Reverse $37.09
Hobbyking YEP 100A (2~6S) SBEC Brushless Speed Controller $50.27
Hobbyking SS Series 40-50A ESC $11.30
Hobbyking SS Series 50-60A ESC $13.84
Hobby King 80A ESC 4A SBEC $29.63
Hobbyking SS Series 190-200A ESC $30.24
HobbyKing Brushless Car ESC 45A w/ Reverse $20.65
HobbyKing 120A ESC 4A UBEC $47.03
HobbyKing Brushless Car ESC 60A w/ Reverse $27.83
HobbyKing Brushless Car ESC 30A w/ Reverse $15.55
HobbyKing 100A ESC 4A UBEC $40.62
HobbyKing ESC Programming Card $6.53
Hobbyking SS Series 90-100A ESC $24.51
H-KING 50A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller $16.64
HobbyKing 70A ESC 4A UBEC $29.67
HobbyKing 10A ESC 1A UBEC $6.88
Hobbyking SS Series 15-18A ESC $6.58
H-KING 35A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller $13.03
Hobbyking SS Series 18-20A ESC $7.18
Hobby King 60A ESC 4A UBEC $16.89
HobbyKing 50A ESC 4A UBEC $18.75
HobbyKing 12A BlueSeries Brushless Speed Controller $7.62
Radio?
Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware) $64.75
Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2) $9.11
Hobby King 2.4Ghz 4Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2) $26.37
Hobby King 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx V2 - Mode 2 $29.99
Hobby King GT-2 2.4Ghz Receiver 3Ch $5.97
Futaba
Corona R8FA 2.4Ghz Fasst Compatible Reciver $28.51
Corona 2.4Ghz 6ch Receiver (V2 DSSS) $14.03
Corona R4FA-SB 2.4Ghz FASST Compatible S.BUS Receiver $26.92
Corona R6FA-SB 2.4Ghz FASST Compatible S.BUS Receiver $29.59
Corona 2.4Ghz Futaba Module & Rx (V2 DSSS) $38.19
JR
OrangeRx Open LRS 433MHz TX Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) $29.99
DM4F 4 channel DMSS Parkfly Receiver $15.75
OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 2.4Ghz Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) $29.99
FrSky DJT 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Telemetry Module & V8FR-II RX $36.44
FrSky DF 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Module & RX $51.13
JR RG1131B 11-Channel Full Range 2.4GHz DMSS Receiver w/Telemetry $169.89
JR RG411B 4-Channel Park Flyer 2.4GHz DMSS Receiver w/Telemetry $44.02
JR RG411BL 4-Channel Park Flyer 2.4GHz DMSS Receiver w/Telemetry $46.68
JR RG611B 6-Channel Park Flyer 2.4GHz DMSS Receiver w/Telemetry $53.99
JR XG6 6-Channel 2.4GHz DMSS Transmitter w/RG631B Receiver (Mode 2) $186.94
JR RG631B 6-Channel Full Range 2.4GHz DMSS Receiver w/Telemetry $76.33
Spektrum
OrangeRx R615 Spektrum/JR DSM2 Compatible 6Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver $5.89
OrangeRx R620 Spektrum/JR DSM2 Compatible Full Range 6Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver w/Failsafe $12.95
OrangeRx R100 Satellite Receiver $11.56
OrangeRx R415 Spektrum DSM2 Compatible 4Ch Micro 2.4Ghz Receiver $9.99
OrangeRx R710 Spektrum DSM2 Compatible 7Ch Receiver w/Failsafe $18.95
OrangeRx R910 Spektrum DSM2 9Ch 2.4Ghz TwinPort Rx $22.95
OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2 2.4Ghz Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) $29.99
OrangeRx R410 Spektrum DSM2 Compatible 4Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver $9.99
OrangeRx T-SIX 2.4GHz DSM2 6CH Programmable Transmitter w/10 Model Memory (Mode 2) $64.99
OrangeRx R610 Spektrum DSM2 6Ch 2.4Ghz Receiver (w/ Sat Port) $5.89
Stepper Motors & Controllers;
Stepper Motor and Driver Board 5V $4.09
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