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BalBot: a Self-Balancing Robot
Modern acceleration sensors ease the construction process
Regulations are not only prevalent in technology, but are also commonly found in nature. The construction of self-balancing robots can serve as a preliminary stage of androids, since movement on two parallel wheels requires a control similar to that of the walking upright. In this project, an Arduino Uno and an IC comprising an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope are employed.
Components
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Component list
Component List
Arduino Uno
L298 Motor driver (or module)
MPU6050
2 DC motors, e.g. PGM37DC12 or similar
Batteries (7 pcs NiMH or 2 pcs LiPo)
2-amp fuse
If applicable: power supply switch
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