Project 2 Blog

Lab 1: Hack a Motion

I tore apart a roomba looking for motors and other cool parts. I got 2 stepper motors and 4 dc motors. It was really gross and I wont be doing it again.

Lab 2: Servos

Using servo motor and potentiometer to create motion.

Lab 3: Experimental Motion

Using a DC motor from the Roomba, I made a crank and piston system with cardboard and tape. It worked surprisingly well but required a bit of help to get moving. Too much friction from the cardboard.