Tag Archives: atmega

Battlebots – laser tag style!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Dan Fisher

I soldered and tested the PCB from OSH Park a few weeks ago for my omniwheel R/C robot, and I’m quite pleased with the results. I’ll take stuffing parts into a PCB over laborious hand wiring any day! Of course, … Continue reading →

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USB charging buck converter assembled

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Dan Fisher

I received my PCBs from OSH Park late last week and got to work soldering components. It was my first time using surface mount components by hand so I was cautious, especially with the tiny 0805 resistors and capacitor. I would … Continue reading →

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Omnibot with embedded motor control

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Dan Fisher

While I was researching, simulating and animating mecanum-wheeled vehicles for my class during fall semester, I got the hankering to build something of my own. While mecanum wheels are relatively pricey, not to mention the motors and platform to go … Continue reading →

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