Quirkbot

Here is my review of the Quirkbot robot for Strawbees.

Here are a couple of videos that were taken while I was first exploring the Quirkbot

Go here to learn more about the Quirkbot.  I highly recommend this robot!  http://www.quirkbot.com/

Meccano Meccanoid G15-KS

I took a bit of a summer break from writing for my blog, but now I need to share some of the projects I worked on during my  time off. 

 My Meccanoid robot  didn't have good directions on how to put it together.  Sometimes you would have to go back and take one step apart because the directions did not explain it that well.   You would have to pay close attention to the drawings because that’s all the directions really gave you, and sometimes they were hard to see.   It was quite confusing but when it was finished, it could do a lots of impressive things.    It knew how to tango and do ballet, responded to my voice, and told jokes.  It took me about 12 hours to put together but on the box it said for ages 10 and up.

Now into the positives.  One positive thing about it would be that he does have some very impressive skills end I can also program him using only motions.  I think it is pretty cool that I can control him with my phone.  You can also by extra  servos to put on him and the extra  servos will allow him  to move more like an actual human.   His knees do not Bend which is good because if they did the robot would be even more expensive than it already is because it would have to have a bunch of sensors say it's going off balance or something like that.

When we got the meccanoid, his “brain” was dead so we called the company and they sent us a new one quickly and then later we lost the power cord and the company set us a new power cord without charging at all, which was great customer support.

   You can also take apart the “human-like” meccanoid, and rebuild it as a dinosaur. I think that's pretty cool because when you make the dinosaur his tail will actually wag back and forth.   I think it looks sort of like a velociraptor when you put it into dinosaur  forum.  I  brought it into school and all my friends thought it was cool.  Most of my friends don't like robotics that much but  they liked meccanoid.                                                                                                                                          

             

My Robotic Arm Project

 I have recently finished a OWI Robotic Arm Edge kit. This robot is capable of picking up small objects like a screwdriver. This robot was really fun to do! The reason I really enjoyed this robot was because I am very much interested in creating prosthetics someday, but this robot is good for anyone who likes robots. This robot was a bit difficult and it took me about about five hours over three days to finish.  After you finish this robot it is really fun to play with and see how it moves.

See some photos below:

Soldering Tips with Solder : Time Soldering Kit

When you solder you must be careful. If you are not careful you could burn yourself. So,here are some solder tips. When you solder you should always have one inch of solder.

 I have recently built a watch with my solder. 

It was a really fun project. I finally got more experience with a soldering iron. I always have at lest one inch of solder between my fingers and the soldering iron.

It is also important to have good directions. In the project I recently did it had really good online directions. The project is called "Solder:Time". This is a great kit for beginners. This was also my third soldering kit.

Rochester Mini Maker Faire Experience

I started making robots about three years ago and this is how far I've gotten from that point.  Come back in about a month to see the robot I'm working on now.

first starting

I made a art bot about 3 years ago here are directions. 1]you will need one tooth brush motor. 2]one container or cup. 3] 4 or 3 markers. 4] hot glue gun. 5] glue the tooth brush motor to the container. 6]last glue the 4 or 3 markers to the cup or container.                                                                                                                                                                           By, Rosie's Robots

Rosie's Robots First Presenting Experience in May

In May, the Rochester Science Museum (RMSC) with the Rochester Mini Maker Faire had a Maker Day.  I was one of 7 or 8 booths that day.  It was great showing people what I love to do,

Her is my booth.

I am whating for the musam to open.

Her I am showing my art bot.

I am demonstrating a robot called Romo, but his actual name is Blue. He is a robot that you program. 

I am showing my robots to a small group of people .

Your Ideas Make a Differenc!

I have lots of robots, but I really need new ideas so, pleas send in your ideas so, I can make more robots. Also I need more comments.                                                                                                                                                                                          By, Rosie's Robots

I need HELP!!!

I need help to find a new idea for a robot. So, can you guys send in you'r ideas, and I will see which  robot idea I can make so, start sending you'r ideas in. Thank you so, much!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  By, Rosie's Robots  

Rochester mini maker fair experience!

Yesterday I was at the Maker Faire in Rochester I had a booth, and I shard my robots with all of you. I hope you enjoyed me,and the Maker Faire. I really enjoyed the Maker Faire. I learn many new, and cool things. The Maker Faire was a good learning experience for me. I helped set up the day before so,everything would look good, and be ready for the day ahead.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  By,Rosie's Robots