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FunnyRobotics brings news and information related to Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system, simulation, and others micro...
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B-Squares: Solar Powered Arduino In The Wild

B-Squares: Solar Powered Arduino In The Wild

FunnyRobotics ― The B-Squares is a KickStarter Project launched by Jordan McRae which intended to facilitate the conception of solar powered devices / hacks by the "DIY" community. B-Squares is a 3D modular electronics system which emphasize on solar power... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 20th, 2011
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Microsoft Kinect SDK For Windows In Beta

Microsoft Kinect SDK For Windows In Beta

FunnyRobotics ― It is rare that the DIYers'community is so dynamic and enthusiastic about something that one of the most powerful software company feels obliged to respond. And yet, that is what happened with the Kinect, which started as a game accessory for the... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 16th, 2011
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Autodesk 123D, From Simulation To Prototype

Autodesk 123D, From Simulation To Prototype

FunnyRobotics ― Autodesk releases 123D, a Windows based application mainly dedicated to hobbyists which allows not only to create 3D models but also real prototypes, thanks to its solid modeling capabilities. The purpose of 123D is to provide access to the tools to... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 15th, 2011
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AlienCortex, One Board To Rule Them All.

AlienCortex, One Board To Rule Them All.

FunnyRobotics ― There is currently an interesting project on KickStarter, the AlienCortex board. AlienCortex AV provides a new and powerful electronic canvas. The specificity of the Aliencortex is that it doesn't use a traditional micro-controller. Instead,... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 15th, 2011
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Arduino, Interrupts And Timers

FunnyRobotics ― Most of us, when working on an Arduino project, put their code in the "Loop" function and this code is executed again and again. We can of course use "If" or "Switch / Case" statements, often related to sensors data, to execute some code only if a... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 14th, 2011
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RobotShop Microcontroller Instructables Contest

RobotShop Microcontroller Instructables Contest

FunnyRobotics ― RobotShop is partnering with Instructables, to bring you the Robotshop Microcontroller Instructables contest. To enter the Microcontroller Contest, you will jast have to Create a new photo, video, or step by step Instructable. From simple buzzer,to... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 9th, 2011
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The Robot Can, Mbed Controlled

FunnyRobotics ― Cool DIY robot... Controlled by an Mbed controller... See our article on the MBed controller HERE (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 8th, 2011
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MBED, Microcontroller for Rapid Prototyping

MBED, Microcontroller for Rapid Prototyping

FunnyRobotics ― The mbed Microcontroller is a 32-bit ARM processor with a comprehensive set of peripherals and a built-in USB interface, all provided in a small and practical DIP package. It is designed specifically to make ARM microcontrollers easily accessible for... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 8th, 2011
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Arduino With Servo Motor

Arduino With Servo Motor

FunnyRobotics ― If you plan to build a robot based on an Arduino, sooner or later, you will have to drive a servo motor. Servo motors enable you to accurately control movement because they move to a position instead of continuously rotating.. Servos are easy to... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 7th, 2011
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Quadrotor Controller Board (KK Board) From HobbyKing

Quadrotor Controller Board (KK Board) From HobbyKing

FunnyRobotics ― The HobbyKing QuadRotor controller is a flight control board for 4 rotor Aircraft (Quadcopters). Its purpose is to stabilise the aircraft during flight. To do this it takes the signal from the three on board gyros (roll, pitch and yaw) then passes... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on Jun 6th, 2011
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FreeScale Tower System: New Peripheral Modules

FreeScale Tower System: New Peripheral Modules

FunnyRobotics ― The Freescale Tower System is a modular development platform constitued of interchangeable and reusable modules (along with open source design files). Sold in kits or as individual modules, the expansion of the Tower System is simple and cost... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on May 31st, 2011
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Arduino and Near Field Communication (NFC)

Arduino and Near Field Communication (NFC)

FunnyRobotics ― The Near field communication, or NFC, is a set of short-range wireless technologies, typically requiring a distance of 4 cm or less. NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and at rates ranging from 106 kbit/s to 848 kbit/s. NFC always involves an initiator and a... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on May 30th, 2011
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TurtleBot, The Clones War

TurtleBot, The Clones War

FunnyRobotics ― A few weeks ago, Willow Garage introduced the TurtleBot, which is basically an IRobot Create, a deck, a laptop and a kinect. We also saw the introduction of the Bilibot, also based on the Irobot Create platform. Unfortunately, both kits are priced at... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on May 30th, 2011
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Fairly Priced Android Development Kit (ADK) Board By Seeeduino

Fairly Priced Android Development Kit (ADK) Board By Seeeduino

FunnyRobotics ― Good news, Seeeduino just added an ADK board (Open Accessory Development Kit) to its catalog. Unlike the board sold by a japanese company around $400.00, the Seeeduino product is offered at a very fair price, $79.90. It is already possible to pre... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on May 25th, 2011
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Kleekbots In Beta: NXT Bots Controlled With a SmartPhone

Kleekbots In Beta: NXT Bots Controlled With a SmartPhone

FunnyRobotics ― KleekBots lets you controls pre-defined MindStorms NXT robots with a smartphone, namely IPhone, Android based devices, Windows Mobile devices, Nokia, Samsung, IPod Touch, IPad and BlackBerry. Kleekbots requires a client application... (more)
 FunnyRobotics ― Posted on May 23rd, 2011