Step 1 : Basics
Original Link : http://www.societyofrobots.com/step_by_step_robot_step1.shtml
Notes and Modifications:
Most of the parts listed on the "Required Parts" section are not needed .
Here is the Required Parts list for the $50 Robot Tutorial when using the Roboduino:
| Item | Cost each ($) | Quantity | Website, Part # |
|
Hitec HS-311 servo (modify the servo) |
8.99 | 2 |
Servocity.com 31311S |
|
1.62Kohm resistor ( thats what I calculated) calculate the correct resistor value for use with your photoresitors using this tutorial: |
.49 | 5 pack |
DigiKey.com 1.62KXBK-ND |
| CdS Photoresistors | 2.99 | 5 pack |
RadioShack 276-1657 |
|
NiMH Battery Pack |
11.96 | 1 |
All-Battery # 11106 |
| Roboduino Microcontroller Board ( Kit Version - needs assembly, but you can also get the Assembled Version for $15 dollars more) |
39.99 | 1 |
CuriousInventor Roboduino |
Optional : AVR MKII Programmer - $34 Digikey# ATAVRISP2-ND