Laser pointer robot (Remotelly controlled + Arduino + Python control APP + EXTRAS)

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<p>This is, a 2 axis (pan and tilt) Wi-Fi/internet remotely controlled robot. Completely OPEN SOURCE (all the design files and control code are fully available for everyone to modify or adapt it to its needs) and with a 3D printed frame. It can hold: small cameras, laser pointers, flashlights, toy guns, a stick…. Everything you want to move or point to.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/new-control-app-for-the-robots/"><img src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Control-it-using-an-Android-APK-by-jjrobots.png" alt="" /></a></p><p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CAMERA-GIMBAL-with-NEMA17-motors-1.jpg" /></p> <p>This <strong>3D printed laser/torch/camera pointer</strong> has been created using <strong>common</strong> and affordable elements from the <strong>3D printed World</strong> (NEMA 17 motors, Linear bearings, timing belts...)</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jjRobots-camera-Gimbal.gif" alt="" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The idea was to create a <strong>reliable</strong>, <strong>fast</strong>, <strong>modifiable </strong>and <strong>accurate</strong> "pointer" robot. Fix to this robot a small camera, webcam, flashlight, sensor... and control it remotely. The Python code will let you move the robot, autonomously, following pre-set movement patterns with precision.</p> <p>Convert it into a remotely operated webcam:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/remotely-operated-WEBCAM.gif" alt="" /></p> <p>Control it using a Xbox/ PS4 controller:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/xbox-controller-moving-the-laser-pointer.gif" alt="" /></p> <p>The control APP has been created with Python</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.jjrobots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/python-logo.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="64" /></p> <p><strong>Take a look at it: Laser pointer</strong> <a href="https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/laser-pointer-robot-wifi-controlled-a99a9e3265b04b40b78871c1da0f8428"><strong>3D interactive model</strong></a></p> <p>We have written a <a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/scara-robotic-arm-assembly-guide/"><strong>detailed assembly guide. </strong></a></p> <p>Arduino and Python <strong><a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/pybot-control-app-code-arduino-code/">code</a></strong> can be found on its project webpage : <a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/"><strong>https://www.jjrobots.com/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/</strong></a></p> <p>The control code has been written in <strong>PYTHON, </strong>and it has been thoroughly explained and commented for easy understanding. There are several control examples <a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/#python-and-arduino-code-controlling-the-robot"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p>All the links to code, videos, specifications, assembly guide...etc can be found here:  <a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/"><strong>https://www.jjrobots.com/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/</strong></a></p> <p><strong>NEW!: </strong>Added Xbox/PS4 controller. Now you can control the laser pointer robot using your PS4/Xbox controller</p> <p>************************************************************************************************</p> <p>If you want to <strong>save the hassle</strong> of getting the different elements from different sources and want them all fast, create your own <a href="https://www.jjrobots.com/product/remotely-controlled-laser-pointer/"><strong>custom Robotic KIT here</strong></a> (and add what <strong>you really need</strong>)</p> <p>************************************************************************************************</p> <p><strong>This robot uses the same electronics and motors</strong> you would need to create the:</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1804534">Air Hockey Robot</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1683764">Sphere-O-Bot (eggbot MOD)</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1590702">iBoardbot</a></strong></li> <li><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2306541"><strong>B-robot EVO 2</strong></a> (and more to come...)</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2866829">Camera Sllider Robot</a></strong></li> <li><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4579405"><strong>Pybot Robotic Arm</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>Getting tired of one robot? <strong>Create another just printing the 3D parts!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">NEW:</span> electronics CASE designed by <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/tvthiel/designs">Tom</a>. Available here:  <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5025900">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5025900  </a></strong><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5025900">(Thanks Tom!)</a></p>