Although not a true BEAM robot, this simple schematic by Randy Sargent is small, simple, slick, and effective. My own version uses a pair of pager motors and three cells from a 9V rechargeable battery. Hard to get any simpler than this device!
Today we have two superstars - the Kossel Pro 3D Printer and the SketchBoard. Both are relatively new add-ons to the Solarbotics website.
Initially created as a Kickstarter project and designed around the OpenBeam aluminum extrusion system, Kossel Pro is now available for purchase. It comes with a spool of 1.75mm PLA filament (random color) and a laser cut spool holder, as well as free shipping to Canada & the US. Scroll below to see some of the new specialty filament too.
The Solarbotics Sketchboard is a open-and-use device just like the Arduino Uno, but manufactured by Solarbotics and incorporating the additional features of the Freeduino.
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The Solarbotics SketchBoard $22.00 A fully assembled surface mount Arduino-compatible. |
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Kossel Pro 3D Printer Kit with HBP |
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1.75mm Thermochromic PLA Filament Grey To Natural - 0.5kg $36.00 1.75mm 0.5kg spool of thermochromic PLA changing from grey to natural/off white as temperatures rise and fall. |
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eSun 1.75mm PLA filament - Luminous Blue - 1kg Spool $36.00 1.75mm PLA filament for 3D printing. PLA is an excellent general purpose filament with a great finish, very rigid and biodegradable. Oh, and it also glows in the dark! |
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1.75mm Thermochromic PLA Filament Blue To Natural - 0.5kg $36.00 1.75mm 0.5kg spool of thermochromic PLA changing from blue to natural/off white as temperatures rise and fall. |
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eSun 1.75mm Flexible PLA Filament - White - 1kg $36.00 1.75mm 1kg spool of soft, flexible white PLA filament. |
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eSun 1.75mm Wood Infused PLA Filament - 0.5kg $36.00 1.75mm 0.5kg spool of wood infused PLA filament that smells like a campfire when printing. |
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eSun 1.75mm Bronze PLA Filament - 0.5kg $30.00 1.75mm 0.5kg spool of bronze powder infused PLA filament, not recommended for nozzle sizes under 0.3mm. |
Although not a true BEAM robot, this simple schematic by Randy Sargent is small, simple, slick, and effective. My own version uses a pair of pager motors and three cells from a 9V rechargeable battery. Hard to get any simpler than this device!
WOW! What a week! Most of us have returned from Maker Faire, where we had a fantastic time. We met a lot of great people, saw loads of neat projects and displays, and got a chance to take in some beautiful California weather. We're absolutely exhausted after an insanely long and busy weekend, but we're […]
A handy tutorial explaining how to put together the RGB LED Horns. Make your own, or get a kit with everything included (except for the paint). Supplies: Fosshape 300 2 x slow scroll RGB LED 2 x coin cell batteries conductive thread 2 x coin cell battery holder - sewable 2 x pieces of velcro […]
For all of you politically inclined, here's the latest news on the U.S. election process. The results will be known tomorrow, but for now - the fight is on! These sumorobots are totally autonomous. "No Radio control and no preset behavior. Or lobbyists." - as the author of the video puts it.
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