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Robot Hardware

Monday, June 10th, 2013




Some new cool robotics hardware to check out!



We are now selling our custom robot slewing bearings individually for those who need them. They come in two sizes, 120mm slewing bearing or 140mm slewing bearing.

Do you need to mount stuff, possibly your PCBs? Pick up our Metric Nut and Bolt Variety Pack or the Standoff Variety Pack to help.

Finally, we have our gooseneck solution for mounting cameras on robot arms or for mounting stationary cameras or sensors. Goosenecks are awesome for quick and easy positioning without having to build complex custom mounts for each situation.

Mini Custom Octapod Project

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013


Forum member tom_chang79 is back with a vengeance! He’s using micro-servos driven by an ARC-32 powered by a 4S LiPo battery for his newest creation – a Octapod that’s super small! Tom bought himself a 3D printer to help teach himself CAD, and he used his new found knowledge to create the body of his ocotopod. He deisgned two custom chassis for his new octopod, he’s calling the OCTCHASSV000.

We absolutley love this little crawler’s movements. Despite its small size, the ocotopod has alot of power and character. Learn more about the crawler here

Arduino Project Treasure Box

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

Looking for a treasure? How about a Treasure Box? Because we can help you with that. Take your projects to a new level of style and mystery with our arduino project Treasure Box!

New Sealed Floor Mat Switches Are In!

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Looking for a more rugged solution to our Standard Floor Mat Switches? Well we’ve got it! We now have four different sealed floor mats in stock in two different sizes, and two different trigger weights. These particular switches are a perfect solution for monitoring security points, inventory, and more. While the mats are most often used in security applications but it can also be used for projects such as interactive arts, stage triggers for plays, animal behavior tracking and more. They can even be placed underneath carpeting and welcome mats.

The 9″ x 15″ comes comes in trigger weights of 25lbs and 60lbs. The 18″ x 24″ mats also comes in the same 25lbs and 60lbs trigger weights.

Stay tuned for new products as well as some new videos!

Come See Us At the Chicago Mini Maker Faire!

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

This Saturday, May 18th we’ll be at the Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire! The faire runs from 10am-4pm and will be filled with amazing and creative projects from the Chicagoland area, and beyond!

We’ll be demoing some of our crawlers like the PhantomX Quadruped and Hexapod. As well as some of our other robots. So whether you want to try out our crawlers or just chat about robotics, stop on by for a great time.