   My robot, a small tutorial for all
  I've been aware, from past conversations I've had with GD.Net members, that people would be really interested in a robotic tutorial of sorts, something that would show the mechanical part of it, the electronics, the software, where to get it all, and perhaps most importantly, how much it all costs.Today has arrived via UPS the 2 kits I had ordered, the Lego 8275 Bulldozer:These will allow me to finally build the body for the robot that I wanted to build. I'll soon be posting here regarding materials, costs, the sensors, etc.I do this as humbly as possible in the knowledge that I'm no expert, but that, whatever small information I have about this hobby, I can share here and perhaps allow others to gain enough info to wet their own toes on the field.   
  I've done robots using Mindstorms, which are coded in NQC. If you want to get into robotics and lego, try that.   ;  No matter what anyone says, they will always be Legos to me.And I look forward to updates!   ;  Haha that looks awesomely fun.  I'm happy to see that LEGO hasn't ruined TECHNIC the same way they ruined their regular blocks: by combining everything together into large chunks.  Now a LEGO Castle has 5 pieces: a foundation, a drawbridge, a tower, a dungeon, and a throne room.Sorry, childhood memories...that does look like a fun project though [smile]   ;Quote:Original post by ShakedownHaha that looks awesomely fun.  I'm happy to see that LEGO hasn't ruined TECHNIC the same way they ruined their regular blocks: by combining everything together into large chunks.  Now a LEGO Castle has 5 pieces: a foundation, a drawbridge, a tower, a dungeon, and a throne room.Sorry, childhood memories...that does look like a fun project though [smile]ZOMG i just started to cry over again. n.b. you forgot the dragon piece. Lego was always too expensive. By the time I could afford the pieces I needed to make my model of the time machine from Back to the Future, I was too old to buy it. Lego Mindstorms gives the an excuse to play with legos again.The new Lego Mindstorms NXT works with the motors you have in the pictures on the box.   ;  I have to admit, I was expecting to see a tutorial on MC68 and analog electronics -- and subsequently I being able to provide insight on the topic.Lego RCX/MXT/ETC just isn't a topic covered by our 3rd year of Computer Engineering here. Hopefully it's covered in 4th year, so we will have learned at least something practical. [sad]   ;  What, are you building a pico-scale Killdozer?   ;  Oooo, make a bionic cat plz!;  Also, please tell me this isn't a gift for your "11-16" year old lover. I'm not judging you or anything; it's just -- if I ask for photos, I don't want the police raiding my dorm.   ;Quote:Original post by WanMasterOooo, make a bionic cat plz!I'l tell you now, that is one pissed off kitteh.   