PlyBot Plywood Robot
The PlyBot is a 5" x 7" differentially steered robot made from 1/4" aircraft grade plywood. It is shaped from a rectangular piece of plywood, and requires only minimal cutting and drilling.
It is powered by two Tamiya gear motors (made from kits) and two Tamiya 58mm diameter rubber wheels.
A steel ball transer (aka ball caster) is used for balance on the end opposite the motors/wheels.
Found in: Chapter 8, Build a Motorized Wooden Platform
PlyBot Parts List |
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1 |
5" × 7" 5-ply 1/4"-thick birch plywood Tower Hobbies (6 pack of 6" x 12" sheets) HobbyLinc (6 pack of 6" x 12" sheets) (or your local hobby/crafts store) |
2 |
Tamiya Worm Gear kit, model 72004 |
1 |
Tamiya Narrow Tires (pair), 58mm diameter, model 70145 |
1 |
11/16" diameter ball transfer (i.e., ball caster) |
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Assembly hardware: 4-40 ×1/2" machine screws, 4-40 nuts |