FREE SUMO ROBOT STRUCTURE From 5L Cleaning Container
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FREE SUMO ROBOT STRUCTURE From 5L Cleaning Container
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In this instructable I will show you how to use an empty 5L plastic container and transform into a nice ROBOT STRUCTURE !
Cut the Container Bottom All Around With a Finger Height
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Trace a line all around a Plastic (PE-HD) cleaning product container at the aprox. height of 8 cm (a finger length) and cut with a scissor.
Cut the Lateral TABS
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Cut 4 lateral tabs in a way depicted in the pictures
Fold and Glue the Tabs
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Now fold the tabs and see how it looks... choose the look you like and glue it all with hot glue.
Cut Two Rectangle Holes for the Wheels to Fit
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On the under side cut two rectangle holes the size needed for the wheels to fit the structure... The bigger the wheels the bigger the holes...
Cut a TOP COVER
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From the rest of another container cut a top cover for your ROBOT.
Secure the TOP COVER and Make It Movable
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You will have to access the ROBOT interior to fit the electronics inside so it's best to add a way to articulate the cover. My solution was to cut a piece of plastic glue it to the cover and secure the other side to the belly with a screw.
Add a Front Free Wheel (Roll-on)
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With the aid of a lighter cut a hole large enough to fit the top part of an old and used DEO ROLL-ON !!! This will serve as the free wheel and will be in fact FREE !
Glue it with hot glue.
Glue the SERVOS and Cut the Wires Holes
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It's time to fit the SERVOS and cut the holes to pass the servo wires on the back side of your structure
Cut the Holes for the Ultrasonic Sensor
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Draw the holes for the ultrasonic sensor and cut... make it fit ! You are done !
Add Some Electronics
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Now it's time to take a look at my other instructables and add some electronic brains to your creation !