Vibro-bugzI ran into a cute Bristlebot (model on Thingiverse, and made a few changes - to reduce the...

Vibro-bugzCreated by Rick Winscot

Last updated on 2018-08-22 03:54:14 PM UTC

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Guide ContentsMaterials / Tools3D PrintingMotorZip-it GoodGoogly Eyes

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Materials / ToolsMy first introduction to Bristlebots (https://adafru.it/nNd)... was way back in 2007 - it's amazing to see the variety ofcreations grown from the roots of that project.

Here is my variation on a theme.

The materials / tools list is pretty short...

Soldering Iron (https://adafru.it/dyY) / Solder (https://adafru.it/nNe)Flush Wire Cutters (https://adafru.it/dxQ)Needlenose Pliers (https://adafru.it/nNf)22AWG Solid-core Wire (https://adafru.it/nNA)Pager Motor (https://adafru.it/nNB)CR2032 Battery (https://adafru.it/nNC)Googly Eyes (https://adafru.it/nND)Zip Ties (https://adafru.it/nNE)Hot-glue / Super Glue

From start to finish, it shouldn't take more than 1/2 hour to 3D print your parts and assemble a Vibro-bug.

Small and simple projects... can be great fun!


http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2007/bristlebot-a-tiny-directional-vibrobot/

https://www.adafruit.com/product/1204





http://amzn.com/B00O9W8ZL6

http://amzn.com/B002B8QV1G

http://www.michaels.com/creatology-assorted-wiggle-eyes/10043489.html#q=assorted+wiggle+eyes&start=3

http://www.michaels.com/craft-smart-craft-ties-small-primary-assortment/10366594.html

3D PrintingSo... I ran into a cute Bristlebot (https://adafru.it/nNF)model on Thingiverse, and made a few changes - to reduce thebill of material and simplify assembly.

Feel free to edit / re-mix my re-mix (https://adafru.it/nOa) on Tinkercad...

Or download the ready-to-print file below - what color filament are you going to use?

https://adafru.it/nOb

https://adafru.it/nOb


http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:282610

https://tinkercad.com/things/8RCOsV0OLjL

https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/715/original/vibro_bot.stl?1464252471

MotorGrab some solid-core 22AWG wire... in contrast or compliment to your bug body.

Cut two 35mm lengths.

Remove ~5mm of insulation on the top with wire strippers or gently roll the wire with a razor-knife.


Remove ~15mm of insulation on the bottom with wire strippers or the same roll-and-cut technique shown above.

Which will leave ~15mm of insulation in the middle-ish of the wire.


Slap some flux on the pager motor contacts and the wire.

Match the angle of the motor contacts by bending the ends of the wire a bit. Be gentle, too much stress on the motorcan break the contacts.


Let's make the wire to motor connector bits a little more durable by adding a 6mm length of 1/4 inch shrink-tube.

Apply heat evenly... and voila!


Carefully bend both wires 90 degrees to the motor with a pair of needlenose pliers.


Zip-it GoodYour motor assembly should fit snug in the bug body...

Passing the two wires through the holes in the middle - just make sure at this point that the end of the motor spinsfreely.

Zip-ties come in a plethora of colors these days... I think I'll stick with orange.


Zip-it... zip-it good... on both sides.

Bend your wires up and over the battery compartment.


Continuing into the indentations / wire guides on top.

Make sure that your wire makes solid contact with the CR2032 battery.


Googly EyesIt's time to add a dash of personality... you will need a dab of hot-glue or super glue for this step.

I like to spread-out a bag of assorted googly eyes on the table - and let awesome happen.

"The eyes are the window of the soul."

One eye.


Two eye.

Little eye.


BIG.

Be creative and have fun...


I wonder what a Vibro-bug would look like with eyes all over?

© Adafruit Industries Last Updated: 2018-08-22 03:54:08 PM UTC of 18

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