This is Gareth Branwyn's latest book on robotics. Why should you care? Well, our own Dave Hrynkiw (dat be me) was honoured with the task of tech-editting it. It's a fun read, with some BEAM and not-so-BEAM projects, so if you're a raw newbie to robotics, this belongs on your bookshelf next to "Junkbots, Bugbots […]
Friday New Product: PCBGrip
Solar botics
August 28, 2015
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PCBGrip Cylinder Accessory (4 pack) $7.20 This accessory is great for adding standoffs and rotating elements to your PCBGrip (or Openbeam!). |
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PCBGrip Tri Nut Accessory (pairs) $5.52 Inserting and aligning nuts into Openbeam can be a bit tricky, but this clever, simple tri-nut insert is a simple, effective solution to the problem. |
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T-Bolt Accessory (pairs) $4.80 Solves the problem of needing one more threaded stud in Openbeam, when you've already capped the ends. A BIG time-saver that gets you out of a crunch! |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Thumb Screw, 14mm dia. Head (4 pack) $6.30 These are nicely machined M3, 14mm diameter thumbscrew from PCBGrip. |
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PCBGRip M3 x 0.5 x 7mm Thumb Screw, 7mm dia. Head (25 pack) $15.90 Not just a simple 3mm bolt - this is a beautiful thumbscrew by PCBGrip. |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Knurled Nut (25 pack) $11.82 Sometimes, it is the screw needing tightening, sometimes you need to adjust the nut. In which case, use this knurled M3. |
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"We are go-ing on a sum-mer holiday...
Hi all. Solarbotics & HVWTech will be closed for July 2, in lieu of our Canadian July 1st holiday. See you Tuesday!
May issue of Discover Magazine
Mr. Tilden informs me that his experiments with 40 B.I.O.Bugs in the desert of Whitesands, New Mexico will be detailed in the May issue of Discover Magazine. I've seen some of his personal pics of the experiment, and it is indeed impressive photography. Keep an eye out for this issue!
Western Canadian Robot Games 2005!
Well, we had a fun time at this year's Western Canadian Robot Games! Especially since Solarbotics' own Grant McKee won advanced minisumo with "Ender's Wraith", and although he also placed 2nd with "S.S. Solo" (but wasn't legally able to win 2 spots), the third place bump up went to...me! Dave Hrynkiw, with 2Strong2Bad! Besides the […]
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