build, program, enjoy

A site to document my learning bringing together electronics, mechanics and software programming.
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MyRobot

Follow the development of my robot project. A two wheeled drive platform with an ultrasonic sensor and camera mounted on a panning servo. Controlled by a Raspberry Pi, it can either run autonomously or receive commands from a web browser.

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Quadcopter

Follow the development of my first quadcopter self build. This is built on an X535 V3 folding frame and uses four Multi-Star 935KV brushless motors with 8" props and a Hobbyking multi-rotor control board for flight control.

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3D Printer

See how easy it is to build your own 3D printer. Here I document the build of my RepRapPro Mono Mendel. I have produced several printed parts for both my robot and quadcopter using this printer.'

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Raspberry Pi

Follow my adventures with the Raspberry Pi. A credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It's a capable little PC which can be used for many things, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video.

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Beaglebone Black

Follow my adventures with the Beaglebone Black. The Beaglebone is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. Its a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video.

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