This project is advanced students. If you like tiny robots, then this one is for you! Powered by cheap hobby motors, this fast little robot zips ’round and avoids obstacles using momentary switches and an idler wheel for a tail.
I recommend watching the entire video first, then rewind and watch again, this time building as you go. Make sure you have all your parts laid out ahead of time, or you’ll get frustrated partway through if you have to stop. You will need a soldering iron to make this project.
Here’s what you do:
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I will see what I can do!
Can you please post a schematic for this robot?
I’m sorry you’re having trouble, Mary! I’ll have someone contact you to help with access.
this is what it says Sorry, but it looks like you don`t have access to the rest of this content.
They’re on the main page right now… look here:
https://www.sciencelearningspace2.com/2015/06/radio-shack-component-replacements/
and you’ll also find the shopping lists updated as well on the site.
Do you know when the new links to order Jameco parts will be up? I was using the Radioshack links to see what I needed to get and now they are gone. We have no Radioshack and the 1 hobby store in town doesn’t have many of the things we would need. My kids are really excited to get started!
We do have a kit that has a lot of the materials needed, especially for the electronics projects. It’s called Science Master, and you can learn more about it here: http://www.superchargedscience.com/mastery.htm We’ll get that updated and uploaded for you soon!
Aurora
Thank you Aurora for updating the lists. That will be a big help. As a newbie to escience mom, I would gladly buy material kits as these lists are overwhelming. I did go to an electronics store last night (a long drive) and they were able to help, but they didn’t have a some of what I needed. So I am back on the internet to see what I can find. Thank you again for what you do- my guy is excited to start!
We’re in the process of replacing all Radio Shack numbers with Jameco numbers. We should have it completed in about a week. You can look online at http://www.jameco.com if you want, or wait for our official list to come out. I apologize for the confusion.. it’s frustrating (and sad) when things like this happen!
Hi! We are new to supercharged. It seems a lot of stuff is sold out. Where else can these supplies be purchased?
Thanks, the switch wasn’t clicking.:)
Okay, so this is a hard question to answer without actually seeing your robot. Check these things first…
1. Good battery?
2. Bare wires aren’t touching each other in ways they are not supposed to?
3. Does the switch click when you press it?
4. The switch has three contacts on it… did you wire these up right? If you mix these up, it’s not going to work.
Let me know how it goes so I can help more… 🙂
Sure – make this switch here and make the paperclip stay in the UP position, so when you push down on the paperclip it touches the brass fastener. When you let go, the switch turns itself off. That’s a momentary switch!
I would like to know how to make a momentary switch. Can you tell me?
We have attached everything, but the electric charges are not flowing through the wire that connects the switches together.
What should we do?
There’s an entire video on how to solder here.
How do you solder?
You’ll want to get the longer size – if you get a variety pack, then you’ll have it for several other experiments as well. Check with your local electronics supply store – they will probably have what you are looking for.
The heat shrink tubing comes in 2 different sizes (1 in or 6 inches). Is it okay to get the 1 inch size or is it too small. And will I be needing it for a different experiment that it may need to be the longer size (6 In.)
thanks,
Denise