A guide to robotics

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A friendly guide to robotics

Robots are created in our own image, so they are simple to understand by nature.

The brain

Every robot, just like human, has a brain to control all operations. This is often a Raspberry Pi computer.

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized, affordable, and highly versatile computer. It's the perfect choice for various robotic projects. The Raspberry Pi comes with Wi-Fi functionality, enabling you to remotely control your robot using the ComfySpace app. It also features I/O pins (input/output) to control sensors, motors and more.

Original image by Raspberry Pi Foundation

The limbs

Robots can sometimes perform an action: a car moving, a light turns on, or a speaker producing sounds.

Comfy Space demo projects

To drive these actions, your robot might require one or more (or none at all) of these components, depending on the desired function.

Original image by Adafruit

When used (single or multiple), these "limbs" can create amazing results.

Jax - camera on wheels (robot)

The senses

Some robots can also "sense" their surroundings, taking information from the surroundings (temperature, humidity, air quality, video, etc.)

Flame sensor tutorial by NerdCave

There are many sensors available, measuring anything you can think of.

Four out of many useful sensors available

The veins

To connect all of the useful components above together, jumper cables are required.

Jumper cable in a pack

These cables are used to physically connect components together.

The power source

To power all of the components above, a power source is required.

The simplest power source is a power supply. If you have a stationary robotic project, this is a perfect option.

Raspberry Pi power supply

If your robots require portability, perhaps consider a portable battery!.

Final words

Hello, folks! This is Thomas the Maker, your friendly assistant. I hope this guide has been helpful to you. Robotics can seem like a complex field, but I aim to simplify that. I believe this beginner-friendly guide has given you a clearer understanding of the basic anatomy of a robot, helping you visualize your ideas better.

Thomas Nguyen – Author

If you have any questions or ideas to share, don’t hesitate to let me know! Thank you for reading, and remember to keep your creative juices flowing!

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