Category: Robots

simpleR Mechanical Framework – Features and Concepts

This week I think my framework is ready to be shown. I finalized the main concepts and base parts, and now I want to show everything including the framework’s main features. The most important parts that define the framework are…

simpleR – a Mechanical Robotic Framework

I have a passion for building robots and want to create more of them. But a robot without a frame is just a heap of electronics. For each robot, I need a skeleton to hold the electronics and bring them to life. I need a mechanical framework that fits my needs, but online solutions are either too rigid or overly complicated. That’s why I started my simpleR Framework—a simpler, more adaptable solution for robotics enthusiasts like me! The first attempt looked like a centaur 🙂 The square shape looks better The small prototyping with my existing robot showed that the shape should be square-like And now it looks like this: My plan is to move all…

LeOn – a Toy for Cats

Here I’m sharing my results with a project I started last summer. I finished it in the winter but forgot to share the results, so here they are. The project turned out quite simple, but I think it’s pretty solid.…

New Zakhar Face Module

The new Unit is based on the ESP-Wrover-Kit and uses a TJA1050 module for CANbus communication. It is compatible with the qCAN protocol (described on the Zakhar main page) and can show 5 facial expressions: Anger (0x32), Sadness (0x34), Pleasure…

First test of the second instinct for Zakhar

Testing of the mind of Zakhar with two “instincts”: Error happened.

New test site!

Just finished a new site for tests and demonstrations! New place, new hardware, more updates soon! Error happened.

Three Ultrasound Sensors

Unfortunately, I broke my ultrasound sensor during resoldering of connectors. Taking advantage of necessity of buying something, I’ve bought three new ones! Updated code with a new ultrasound sensor driver: https://github.com/an-dr/zakhar_sensors/tree/c4e7a5e5c91acbbc1efdaaa4122e46428793c973 Error happened.