Toys to play (robot arms, cars, etc.)

Luis Digital

Hello all,

My area is not robotics, but I see on eBay items (toys) that fully comply with the wishes of many here, the benefits are: reasonable prices, assembled (sometimes), and elegant in some cases.

I know you know, but why not use these?

For reference the robotic arm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Build-Your-Own-Robotic-Robot-Arm-self-assemble-construction-kit-5-motors-/250934182903?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a6cd7c3f7


Note: These arms are operated by persons and may not have sensors in their motors to know the position.

erco

Luis: Toys are a great place to start. People hack toys and vehicles all the time, including the very arm you showed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ElUAaYcYQ

http://www.picaxeforum.co.uk/showthread.php?18858-Adapted-OWI-535-Robot-Arm-as-Picaxe-Robot-with-psuedo-CNC-controller

Here's my simple offering: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8lTSX4PHs

And a few others:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CguCTJyuJpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp79cyiCMHw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwU6bvWA7bM

Luis Digital

In the first project shown as equipping the robot with sensors.
Marked as favorite link.

Thank you, erco.