21st Birthday Wishlist
Indeed. My 21st birthday is coming up.
This year, I've decided I am going to ask for birthday presents in a slightly different fashion, though. I'm going to compile a bill of materials on this blog-post that I would need to make my own little robot. I'll split it up into two categories: parts I need (because I don't have an alternative), and parts I want (but for which I already have an alternative if I don't get them).
If you're thinking about contributing, I greatly appreciate it. If not, rest-assured, I still like you and your friendship is more important to me than robots.
This year, I've decided I am going to ask for birthday presents in a slightly different fashion, though. I'm going to compile a bill of materials on this blog-post that I would need to make my own little robot. I'll split it up into two categories: parts I need (because I don't have an alternative), and parts I want (but for which I already have an alternative if I don't get them).
Parts I Don't Have
The following parts are those without which I probably won't be able to make the bot I want.
| Part | Qty. | Unit Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS-55 Sub-Micro Servo | 3-6 | $9.99 | generic robotic actuator, and you can possibly find a cheaper version on eBay or Amazon |
| Infrared Distance Sensor (4-30cm) | 1-2 | $13.95 | detects distance using infrared light and is cheaper compared to sonar distance sensors |
Parts I Would Like
The following are parts I can do without, but would love to have.
| Part | Qty. | Unit Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS-81 Micro Servo | 3-6 | $12.69 | would substitute the HS-55 Sub-Micro Servo simply because it has a slightly higher stall torque |
| Raspberry Pi Micro-Computer | 1 | $35 | I know what you're thinking: a Micro-Computer?!? It's only $35 and would allow me to potentially make this bot web-cam capable... but it's true, I can do without because I already have an Arduino Duemilanove, though I also wouldn't mind upgrading to an Arduino Uno |
| Infrared Distance Sensor (10-80cm) | 1-2 | $11.95 | extends the range of my distance sensing, but I wouldn't go for a range much farther than this because it severely limits close-up sensing; this would replace the other IR distance sensor |
| Clover CM625P B/W "Ultra Mini" Covert Camera CCTV | 1 | $21 | the cheaper, the better, because I'm going to tear it apart, most likely; however, I may already have a candidate, and will cross this out if I find it |
| Bluetooth to Serial Slave | 1 | $14.95 | This would allow wireless control (or with a little work, possibly wireless programming, too); there appears to be a cheaper version on eBay (~$8), but if I don't get one of these, I'll eventually buy one from the Robotics Club for cheap |
How Do I Contribute To Your 21st, Troy?
Well, if you want to contribute to my 21st and let me know which parts I don't have to purchase myself, you can fill out this Doodle (if you don't want to ruin the surprise, leave your name out or put anonymous):
http://doodle.com/5pgysvn97p934pd9.
Another option is to offer the good ol' birthday dollars if you don't feel comfortable buying the sensor yourself.
Another option is to offer the good ol' birthday dollars if you don't feel comfortable buying the sensor yourself.
If you're thinking about contributing, I greatly appreciate it. If not, rest-assured, I still like you and your friendship is more important to me than robots.
ur such a player
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