EddiePlus simple 3d printed balancing robot based on Intel Edison

EddiePlus is Intel Edison and Sparkfun Blocks based balancing 3d printable robot that is easy to make. It has many features for such a small machine and is developed by diabetemonster.

Key Eddie features:

• Rechargeable
• WiFi Enabled
• Remote Control
• FPV Capable
• Open Source
• Wheel/Motor encoders
• Faster Motors
• Bigger Wheels
• Dual PID control on each wheel
• Dynamic balance
• Anti-drift when traveling in a straight line
• No exposed screws
• Interchangeable head
• Backpack to keep electronics safe
• Build Guide to assist in assembly

Features in development:

• iOS application (can accept a limited number of beta testers)
• Bluetooth control

Here is video of Eddie showing how it can carry a small object:



You can find all the files, code and instructions for construction of this robot here:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:694969

GitHub source code repository: https://github.com/r3n33/EddieBalance

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B-Robot fully 3d printable self balancing robot

Fully 3d printable self balancing robot powered by with Arduino, controlled by smartphone via Wifi. Designed and made by Jose Julio.
GitHub B-robot repository with all files and code

https://github.com/jjulio/b-robot

Project homepage in Spanish:

http://cienciaycacharreo.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/b-robot-un-robot-equilibrista-impreso_28.html

Here is another 3d printable self balancing robot:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2012/06/balancing-3d-printed-diy-robot.html


Jose Julio also developed very interesting computer vision guided AHRobot (air hockey robot):

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-air-hockey-robot-from-3d-printer.html

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Make It Stand - balancing 3d models

Software that makes your models stand. It adjusts shape - pose - weight balance without the need for heavy bases or magnets. There is no download of the software I can find, hopefully it will show up somewhere. The paper explaining science and calculations behind it is available so maybe it can be interdependently programmed.

Research abstract:

Imbalance suggests a feeling of dynamism and movement in static objects. It is therefore not surprising that many 3D models stand in impossibly balanced configurations. As long as the models remain in a computer this is of no consequence: the laws of physics do not apply. However, fabrication through 3D printing breaks the illusion: printed models topple instead of standing as initially intended. We propose to assist users in producing novel, properly balanced designs by interactively deforming an existing model. We formulate balance optimization as an energy minimization, improving stability by modifying the volume of the object, while preserving its surface details. This takes place during interactive editing: the user cooperates with our optimizer towards the end result. We demonstrate our method on a variety of models. With our technique, users can produce fabricated objects that stand in one or more surprising poses without requiring glue or heavy pedestals.

http://igl.ethz.ch/projects/make-it-stand/

http://igl.ethz.ch/projects/make-it-stand/make-it-stand-siggraph-2013-prevost-et-al.pdf

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Balancing 3d printed DIY robot

Made by Jason Dorweiler, this 3d printed robot balances itself. It's parts are all 3d printed except the electronics.
Notice the cool biohazard wheels :-)

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