Creating a robot from scratch isn't as difficult as it may seem, but it will take a number of electronic components such as servos, a receiver and a battery. However, the designer can employ here creative latitude outside of these basic steps to add his own design flair.
Instructions
1. Locate an old RC (radio-controlled) car wheel base, or one of no personal value to you. Alternatively, find a set of wheels of suitable size from any device, and start directly from there.
2. Remove the unnecessary plastic parts/car frame from the car base, leaving primarily only the wheel base--unless you wish to leave some of these pieces for stylistic purposes on your eventual robot. Either way, remove and dispose of all unwanted pieces of the car.
3. Find a two or four degree remote control. This option is completely up to you, as the degrees purely correspond to the level of movement that can be achieved. Depending on how you want your robot to move and react, you may have a need for a four degree or higher remote.
4. Acquire a receiver for the remote and two servos, or motors. A nickel cadmium battery should also be on hand, or alternatively, nickel metal hydride. Then, wire the receiver. To perform this step, find the receiver prongs, which will be on the end of the receiver. Then, make snug and sturdy attachments to the battery and servos through these prongs.
5. Combine a piece of plastic to the wheel base with professional glue or screws, if possible. Attach a piece of velcro to this base, as well. Also, flip over the base and attach an additional piece of velcro.
6. Drill four small holes into the plastic, on and around the perimeter. Attach the servos to these holes using a screw and screwdriver. Ensure they are tight. Then, on the top of the base, attach the battery by utilizing your velcro piece. Flip over the base and stick the receiver to the velcro on the underside.
7. Take the receiver and wire the two servos and the battery to it. Hook the two servos separately to the receiver on one side. Then, hook the battery to the receiver on the opposite side of the servos.
8. Use a professional strength glue to add on any stylistic frame parts. Scout old toys to see if a suitable head for your tastes may be attached to the body of the wheel base, to give your robot personality. Allow ample time for the glue to dry.
9. Add weapons to give your robot a mean streak or to prepare it optionally for competition. The easiest such fix is any metal or wood battering ram construct.
10. Remove the danger of loose wires by using a twisty tie to tie up the wires and pack them snugly into the base, out of harm's way.
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