After 4+ years of being out of the robotics hobby, I decided to get back into it to keep my mind sharp in electronics and programming. I have always loved Lynxmotion products and decided last time I built bots that if I ever got back into it, I'd at least start with a mobile base from a good company and concentrate on building circuitry and programming instead of trying to figure out how to machine metal parts in an apartment (although a lot can be done with a Dremel!). This is the Lynxmotion 4WD 3 with a BOE, Stamp 2, Parallax Ultrasonic sensor, and a Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x10 motor controller. This was the first day I had everything put together.

This is the journal of my robot building experience at home. I don't have many pictures of old projects but will keep this updated with any progress on the new bots.

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Beaverhausen > Schematic of Bob Dole robot using Parallax Basic Stamp 2 done by me in Visio.

Beaverhausen > After 4+ years of being out of the robotics hobby, I decided to get back into it to keep my mind sharp in electronics and programming.

I have always loved Lynxmotion products and decided last time I built bots that if I ever got back into it, I'd at least start with a mobile base from a good company and concentrate on building circuitry and programming instead of trying to figure out how to machine metal parts in an apartment (although a lot can be done with a Dremel!).

This is the Lynxmotion 4WD 3 with a BOE, Stamp 2, Parallax Ultrasonic sensor, and a Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x10 motor controller. This was the first day I had everything put together.

Beaverhausen > Here's the inside of the rover. I had to take it back apart to solder on some caps that I had lost during the initial build.

Beaverhausen > The bot looked way too short and I was already running out of room so I bought some extra decks and standoffs plus the super cool pan and tilt kit to give it a head.

Beaverhausen > Just another view from the back.

Beaverhausen > The 4WD 3 right before being stripped for electronics parts.

Beaverhausen > Wilmer still making sure he comes first.

After 4+ years of being out of the robotics hobby, I decided to get back into it to keep my mind sharp in electronics and programming.

I have always loved Lynxmotion products and decided last time I built bots that if I ever got back into it, I'd at least start with a mobile base from a good company and concentrate on building circuitry and programming instead of trying to figure out how to machine metal parts in an apartment (although a lot can be done with a Dremel!).

This is the Lynxmotion 4WD 3 with a BOE, Stamp 2, Parallax Ultrasonic sensor, and a Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x10 motor controller. This was the first day I had everything put together.