https://gabrielmongeon.ca/en/tags/the-machine/Recent content in The Machine on Gabriel MongeonHugoenMon, 27 Dec 2010 18:07:00 -0500https://gabrielmongeon.ca/en/2010/12/the-machine/Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:07:00 -0500https://gabrielmongeon.ca/en/2010/12/the-machine/<p>In a <a href="http://www.gabrielmongeon.com/post/2010/12/21/Je28099ai-recu-mon-Fez-Domino.aspx">previous post</a>, I mentioned that I had acquired a FEZ Domino. I then started the project of building a robotic platform from it and improving it over time. So here is the beginning of The Machine.</p> <h3 id="components">Components</h3> <p>I bought a few components from <a href="http://www.robotshop.ca">RobotShop</a> to start the construction of The Machine:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.robotshop.ca/plateforme-developpement-4-roues-arduino-dfrobot-3.html">4WD Arduino Development Platform from DFRobot</a>. It includes 4 motors (4WD).</li> <li>The <a href="http://www.robotshop.ca/plateforme-developpement-4-roues-arduino-dfrobot-3.html">2A Motor Controller Shield for Arduino from DFRobot</a>. With 2 outputs for the motors.</li> <li>Some hardware pieces.</li> <li>Some wires.</li> </ul> <p>I also used a Logitech Dual Action USB game controller to control the robot. The Fez Domino supports joysticks, keyboards, and mice, so no driver needed.</p>