Finished my 1st robot ($50 robot tutorial)

[davie_gravy]

Got inspired to learn about robotics.  When I found this site, i couldn't pass up an opportunity to get my feet wet on robotics for $50 (although it actually cost me more like $80 total).  After a few trials and tribulations, I got everything working correctly.  Here's my first robot (photovore bot).  Looks like a crab.  I give major props to my friend Glen Henke who designed and fabricated the body. 

[SmAsH]

wow, well done man! its so neat and tidy! do we get any videos of crabbot in action?

[offy]

Nice, 1 thing though, add bigger wheels, will make it go faster, a lot faster, you have like .5 in diameter wheels right now. Also please do make a video.

[davie_gravy]

Yes it is kinda slow.  Thanks for the advice on the wheels.  I will post some video when I can get my hands on my brothers camcorder.

[SmAsH]

yep, were waiting for it!

[Jaryd107]

Kool i just started building my $50 dollar robot
i was wondering if you could give me some info on your microproccesor. Ive been having some trouble finding one
Like how much it costs$$, is it good, and where you got it thanks

[SmAsH]

its called an atmega8 they cost about $2-$5, you can get them online everywhere.

[dellagd]

it tells u where to get them on the parts list

[Jaryd107]

kk thank you dellagd and smash