Marius, creator of the fantastic Wall-E robot, has generously shared the design files and source code for the sumo robots his kids put together. It even includes a couple photographs from different angles so you can piece together the bill of materials. If you build one, please share your story in the forums. I know I’ll be reading your words with undivided attention.
Bill of materials is as follows:
- 5x IR reflectance sensor
- 1x Arduino Uno
- 1x stackable DC motor shield
- 1x LCD with 6 button shield
- 2x 50:1 micro motor
- 1x motor mounting bracket
- 1x 6v2200ma battery
- 2x wheel
- 2x analog distance sensor
Maybe instead of 5 ir sensors try this 6-sensor array, save $2.50 and time soldering.
Tags: sketchup, source code, sumo robot, wall-e
[...] Marius and his two kids showed up with their home made sumobots. So nice! Meet YELLOW MONSTER and FLOWER HUNTER. I told them what I tell anyone: if you get me design files and schematics I’ll sell it in my store and give you 50% of the profits.Edit: They did! [...]
Here is our part list:
5x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/pololu-qtr-1a-ir-reflectance-sensor-3.html
1x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/arduino-uno-usb-microcontroller-rev-3.html
1x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/dfrobotshop-rover-arduino-compatible-motor-shield-2a-5.html
1x http://www.dipmicro.com/store/BTE-ARD-LCDKEY-B
2x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/pololu-50-to-1-micro-hp-gear-motor.html
1x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/pololu-micro-mounting-bracket-extended.html
1x http://www.robotshop.com/ca/pololu-nimh-rechargeable-battery-6v-2200-mah.html
2x http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1127
2x http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/136
Of course, some of this can be found cheaper than in my links.
Sweet! I’m going to add this to the post with the plans.