http://www.robotandchisel.com daily 1 https://robotandchisel.github.io Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Reviewing my robot builds Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2026/08/17/wpfl/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2026/08/17/wpfl/ Finally using MoveIt on ROS2 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/22/ubr1-on-moveit2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/22/ubr1-on-moveit2/ Implementing the graceful_controller package. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/14/graceful-controller/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/14/graceful-controller/ A bit of a different type of blog post. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/01/robotics-startups/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/10/01/robotics-startups/ How I'm using ROS 2 on my Macbook Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/01/08/ros-in-parallels/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2024/01/08/ros-in-parallels/ A dumb robot gets smarter. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/11/22/small-nav/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/11/22/small-nav/ Thoughts and themes from so many discussions. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/10/24/roscon/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/10/24/roscon/ This is the dumbest robot I've built in a while. Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/04/29/tablebot/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2023/04/29/tablebot/ Porting to ROS2 Humble Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2022/06/21/ubr1-on-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2022/06/21/ubr1-on-ros2/ A look back at a strange year. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/12/31/review/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/12/31/review/ The UBR-1 is now cruising around autonomously. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/09/01/navigation2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/09/01/navigation2/ Maxwell and the Robomagellan are making progress. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/25/etherbotix/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/25/etherbotix/ I built a map and localized the UBR-1. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/19/slam-in-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/19/slam-in-ros2/ I've been working with Cyclone DDS lately. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/12/cyclonedds/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/12/cyclonedds/ I've got ROS2 Foxy and RVIZ2 running on MacOSX Catalina. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/10/rviz2-on-mac/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/08/10/rviz2-on-mac/ Take only what you need to survive. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/07/29/five-things-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/07/29/five-things-ros2/ Porting the head camera. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/16/ubr1-on-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/16/ubr1-on-ros2/ Porting robot_controllers to ROS2. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/11/ubr1-on-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/11/ubr1-on-ros2/ I've finally started to work in ROS2. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/08/ubr1-on-ros2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/08/ubr1-on-ros2/ I bought a UBR-1 on Craigslist and am working on restoring it. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/04/restoring-ubr1/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/06/04/restoring-ubr1/ I've managed to get some decent results for outdoor localization of the robomagellan robot. Fri, 01 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/05/01/outdoor-navigation/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/05/01/outdoor-navigation/ I'm making progress on my outdoor robomagellan robot. Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/25/compass-calibration/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/25/compass-calibration/ The new website is finally up. Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/18/new-site/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/18/new-site/ It is really starting to feel like spring here in New Hampshire, so I've been reviving my Robomagellan robot. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:32:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/10/robomagellan-update/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/10/robomagellan-update/ Calibration is essential for robots. I cover the usage and evolution of my robot_calibration ROS package. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:38:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/09/robot-calibration-for-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/09/robot-calibration-for-ros/ A look back at my favorite little orange robot. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:26:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/08/blast-from-past-ubr-1/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/08/blast-from-past-ubr-1/ Introducing a ROS package I've been working on for a while. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/07/code-coverage-for-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/07/code-coverage-for-ros/ A look back at the evolution of the ArbotiX board. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:22:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/06/10-years-of-arbotix/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/06/10-years-of-arbotix/ How to configure the PS4 controller to work with your ROS-based robot Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:46:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/05/ps4-controller-and-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/05/ps4-controller-and-ros/ After a five year hiatus, the blog is back. So is Maxwell. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:03:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/01/reviving-maxwell-and-this-blog/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2020/04/01/reviving-maxwell-and-this-blog/ How to use ROS answers like a pro. Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:42:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/09/21/answersrosorg-missing-manual/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/09/21/answersrosorg-missing-manual/ A killer small computer for your robot. Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:38:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/09/06/intel-nuc-for-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/09/06/intel-nuc-for-ros/ The robomagellan robot has been fully assembled and tested outdoors. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 03:37:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/02/24/its-actually-alive/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2014/02/24/its-actually-alive/ How to build your own buildfarm for building your code. Sun, 29 Sep 2013 20:56:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/09/29/buildbot-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/09/29/buildbot-ros/ How to setup ikfast for a better inverse kinematics on your robot. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:37:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/05/21/generating-ikfast-plugin-for-moveit/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/05/21/generating-ikfast-plugin-for-moveit/ A look at the predecessor to Maxwell, a mini version of the PR-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:57:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/30/blast-from-past-pr-mini/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/30/blast-from-past-pr-mini/ PR-Shelf Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:36:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/29/pr-shelf/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/29/pr-shelf/ Upcoming events and an update on Maxwell playing chess. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:05:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/08/national-robotics-week-and-quick-note/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/04/08/national-robotics-week-and-quick-note/ Catkin Resources and Common Pitfalls Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:22:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/03/19/catkin-resources-and-common-pitfalls/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/03/19/catkin-resources-and-common-pitfalls/ There are a number of ways to connect your hardware to ROS. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:45:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/03/15/update-ros-on-arduino/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/03/15/update-ros-on-arduino/ A first look at MoveIt and Maxwell gets another degree of freedom. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/02/26/movenit/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/02/26/movenit/ There are a number of 3d-SLAM applications now available in ROS. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:18:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/02/16/3d-mapping-is-here/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2013/02/16/3d-mapping-is-here/ I've finally started building my RoboMagellan robot. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:28:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2012/12/02/its-alive/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2012/12/02/its-alive/ I've uploaded a couple robot parts on Thingiverse. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:38:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2012/09/01/new-parts-on-thingiverse/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2012/09/01/new-parts-on-thingiverse/ Navigation and mapping in smaller homes. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:58:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/23/navigating-apartments-with-ros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/23/navigating-apartments-with-ros/ A new linear actuator gives Maxwell the ability to reach the floor and the table Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/21/maxwell-finally-gets-vertical-arm-lift/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/21/maxwell-finally-gets-vertical-arm-lift/ Update Palooza Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:46:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/21/update-palooza/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/12/21/update-palooza/ Video of a robot chess match. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:09:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/08/15/maxwell-vs-shallow-blue-video/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/08/15/maxwell-vs-shallow-blue-video/ Maxwell won 1st place in the 2011 AAAI Small Scale Manipulation Challenge. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:14:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/08/12/maxwell-wins-at-aaai/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/08/12/maxwell-wins-at-aaai/ My first project of the summer here at Willow is now in release. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:09:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/07/22/rosserial-released/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/07/22/rosserial-released/ New 3D printed grippers for Mini Maxwell. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:41:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/07/01/new-gripper-for-mini-max/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/07/01/new-gripper-for-mini-max/ I designed a little brother for Maxwell. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:08:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/06/26/introducing-mini-maxwell/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/06/26/introducing-mini-maxwell/ I recorded a small video of Maxwell navigating, under voice control. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:03:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/29/navigation-with-maxwell/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/29/navigation-with-maxwell/ Maxwell journeys across the country to visit the Stanford Robot Block Party. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:18:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/21/national-robotics-week-day-6-stanford/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/21/national-robotics-week-day-6-stanford/ I spent Monday and Tuesday at the IEEE Technologies for Practical Robotics Applications (TePRA) Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:29:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/14/national-robotics-week-days-3-4/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/14/national-robotics-week-days-3-4/ National Robotics Week, Day 2 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:25:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/11/national-robotics-week-day-2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/11/national-robotics-week-day-2/ Highlights of my trip to the Trinity Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:52:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/10/national-robotics-week-day-1/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/10/national-robotics-week-day-1/ A preview of the upcoming week that is National Robotics Week. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:44:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/07/national-robotics-week/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/07/national-robotics-week/ A look at the perception side of the AAAI Small Scale Manipulation Challenge. Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:21:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/03/localizing-chess-board/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/04/03/localizing-chess-board/ Earlier today we got Maxwell moving chess pieces around a bit. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:09:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/30/maxwell-moves-chess-piece/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/30/maxwell-moves-chess-piece/ I rebuilt Maxwell's base using a new design which allows the front plate to drop down for easy access to the ArbotiX2 prototype. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/29/look-inside-maxwell/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/29/look-inside-maxwell/ I added a big red panic button to Maxwell. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:30:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/22/maxwell-gets-emergency-stop/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/22/maxwell-gets-emergency-stop/ A look at how laser scanners and Kinects interact with our surroundngs. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/20/sensors-hate-dark-surfaces/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/20/sensors-hate-dark-surfaces/ This afternoon I collected a very nice dataset and map of our lab at ILS. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:39:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/20/mapping-with-maxwell/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/03/20/mapping-with-maxwell/ And now a video of Maxwell driving around. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:53:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/11/introducing-maxwell-part-2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/11/introducing-maxwell-part-2/ Maxwell is my latest attempt at a lowcost, human-scale mobile manipulator using an ArbotiX and ROS. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:49:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/07/introducing-maxwell/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/07/introducing-maxwell/ My entry to the ROS 3D contest, and a new robot to test it. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:26:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/02/snow-day/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/02/02/snow-day/ How to build a map with gmapping and a 360 degree laser. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:18:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/01/01/neato-slam/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2011/01/01/neato-slam/ CoreSLAM is finally working. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:29:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/31/other-slam-algorithms-coreslam-part-3/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/31/other-slam-algorithms-coreslam-part-3/ More progress on CoreSLAM in ROS. Sat, 25 Dec 2010 22:40:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/25/other-slam-algorithms-coreslam-part-2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/25/other-slam-algorithms-coreslam-part-2/ I've been developing a SLAM dataset. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/24/slam-data-sets/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/24/slam-data-sets/ A look at alternative SLAM implementations. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:34:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/23/alternative-slam/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/23/alternative-slam/ It's alive! You can now build maps with ROS and the Neato XV-11. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:42:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/14/neatoros-now-with-slam/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/14/neatoros-now-with-slam/ My initial work on a ROS driver for the Neato XV-11 robot is successful. Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:32:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/12/neatoros/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/12/12/neatoros/ Building maps with a small robot, Hokuyo laser and ROS. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:38:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/11/01/armadillo-goes-mapping/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/11/01/armadillo-goes-mapping/ I've been working on a poor man's lidar for ROS navigation. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:20:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/08/09/ros-and-other-ramblings/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/08/09/ros-and-other-ramblings/ Another solid day of printing robot parts on the Makerbot. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:40:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/06/22/another-day-of-printing-and-issy/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/06/22/another-day-of-printing-and-issy/ Issy3 has a new foot 3d-printed foot design with integrated tactile feedback. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:53:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/06/10/issys-new-legs/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/06/10/issys-new-legs/ Let's recap Robogames 2010 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:25:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/05/20/robogames-wrap-up/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/05/20/robogames-wrap-up/ If you're looking to build a giant robot, here is your tool Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:33:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/04/09/announcing-rx-bridge/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/04/09/announcing-rx-bridge/ The saga of creating a 3d-printed head for SMALdog Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:06:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/03/13/smaldog-gets-new-printed-head/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/03/13/smaldog-gets-new-printed-head/ Over the past month, Vanadium has released two new products, and has another on the way. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/02/17/whats-new-in-lab/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/02/17/whats-new-in-lab/ The Nearly Universal Kinematics Engine (NUKE) is finally out in a first beta. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:26:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/01/03/get-your-ik-on/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2010/01/03/get-your-ik-on/ The Nearly Universal Kinematics Engine is nearly released. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:55:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/12/17/coming-soon-nuke-and-other-ramblings/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/12/17/coming-soon-nuke-and-other-ramblings/ Issy didn't fare so well in the Fire Fighting competition Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:10:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/28/cnrg-report-and-new-robot/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/28/cnrg-report-and-new-robot/ Check out the video of Issy fighting fires Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:12:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/09/issy-goes-fire-fighting-video/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/09/issy-goes-fire-fighting-video/ Video of Sally, a salamander-inspired robot. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:39:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/08/introducing-sally/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/11/08/introducing-sally/ More SES-based assemblies for Bioloid/Dynamixel. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:08:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/10/16/bioloid-build-tips-4/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/10/16/bioloid-build-tips-4/ I've been working on assembling a Biped for mech warfare for a little while now. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:55:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/27/reaver-demo/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/27/reaver-demo/ Where to Buy Stuff, Part Two Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:13:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/24/bioloid-build-tips-3-where-to/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/24/bioloid-build-tips-3-where-to/ While the hardware of the arbotiX has been stable and ready to go for months, we've still been working to expand and refine the software suite. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:59:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/19/beta-testing-and-future-work/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/19/beta-testing-and-future-work/ It's finally here! PyPose V0.91 is a complete rewrite of the software, using wxPython as the GUI package. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:23:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/16/arbotix-beta-3-released/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/16/arbotix-beta-3-released/ I've been talking lately about building a walking fire fighter, but I've now finally started transforming Issy from a mech into a Fire Fighter Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:56:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/14/issy-goes-fire-fighting/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/14/issy-goes-fire-fighting/ Socket head cap screws are an awesome upgrade for your bioloid kit, here's where to get them. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:02:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/10/bioloid-build-tips-2/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/10/bioloid-build-tips-2/ How to install nuts in Dynamixel servos Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/09/bioloid-build-tips-1/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/09/09/bioloid-build-tips-1/ The first full batch of arbotiX prototypes is finally done after a summer of development and testing. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/08/30/arbotix-prototypes/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/08/30/arbotix-prototypes/ Robogames 2009 is now over. Both of my bots faired quite well. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/06/21/report-from-robogames/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/06/21/report-from-robogames/ Recap from 2009 Trinity Fire Fighting Robot Contest. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:21:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/04/12/viva-la-crate/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/04/12/viva-la-crate/ Trinity is just 6 days away. GMR is looking pretty good right now. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:39:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/03/30/green-machine-reloaded/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/03/30/green-machine-reloaded/ There's always gonna be some setbacks... such as the robot falls over when it comes to a stop. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:03:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/02/23/green-machine-reloaded-part-2b/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/02/23/green-machine-reloaded-part-2b/ I've nearly finished the assembly of GMR. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:18:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/02/18/ive-nearly-finished-mechanical/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/02/18/ive-nearly-finished-mechanical/ I've made quite a bit of progress on GMR. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:33:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/01/09/building-gmr/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2009/01/09/building-gmr/ I'm rebuilding a new Fire Fighting robot from the ground up - the Green Machine Reloaded (GMR) Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:44:00 +0000 https://robotandchisel.github.io/2008/12/22/green-machine-reloaded/ https://robotandchisel.github.io/2008/12/22/green-machine-reloaded/