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DIY Robot Chameleon
Video Tutorial
This hilarious and engaging robotic project fosters creativity and hands-on experimentation with electronics, mechanics, and design! Students will create a simple circuit using conductive tape and build an on/off switch to control a geared motor. The highlight of the project is a clever hook mechanism: The motor’s rotation is translated into a larger movement of the hook, which catches the string to move the robot forward.
The finished robot can transform into anything students imagine—whether it’s a chameleon, sloth, crab, or spider—since their design simply attaches to the robot’s on/off switch. As soon as their design is attached the robot starts moving.
Watch the tutorial below to learn more:
Facts about the Project:
Recommended age: 10 years and older
Skill level electronics: easy
Skill level crafting: medium
Time needed: 3 hours
Estimated costs per project: about 10 Euro or Dollar
Templates and Shopping List
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Included in every Download:
All the templates you need for this project, including multiple design templates.
My electronics shopping guide for this project.
Detailed instructions on my Stress-Free Workshop pages.
My Easy Circuit template for experimentation.
And much more!
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