Part 3, Assembling the parts

This is a series of videos showing you how to build your own robot, from start to finish, step by step.



Part 3 - Assembling the parts

What we’ll cover this week:

Here is a link to the Keynote presentation as shown in the video.


What you’ll need for week 3

For this week’s Assemble the parts session:


Clean up the parts

Use files & sandpaper to clean up the parts

Remove any support structures from the prints Sand any surfaces that are rough with really light sand paper Use a file to ream the wheel centre where the motor spindle will fit Pay attention to the bottom of the chassis wheel stubs, they need to be smooth

Add the Unpowered wheels to the chassis

Its a revolution


Add the Battery

Power Up


Cut the wire

Measure twice, cut once


Solder the motors

There is an ‘L’ in solder - lets pronounce it!


Add the Motors to the Chassis

Lets Ride


Add the Wheels

This bit is wheelie good


Add the Tracks

Time to add some grip


Add the Range Finder

Lets give the Robot a face


Add the Arduino & Motorshield

This Robot is assembled, (no disassemble)


What you’ll need for week 4

For next week’s Wiring up the electronics session