MiniSkybot Robot V1.0

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The MiniSkybot is a cutting-edge mobile robot designed for educational purposes. This innovative robotic platform boasts three key features: it can be 3D-printed, fully open-source with both mechanical and electronic components freely available, and was exclusively created using Open source tools such as OpenScad, Freecad, and Kicad. With the MiniSkybot, students not only learn robot programming but also gain hands-on experience in modifying the chassis and creating custom parts. The platform's open-source nature allows users to easily modify, copy, and share the design across the internet, making it an invaluable tool for educational purposes. Additionally, its affordability makes it accessible to a wide range of institutions. The development of the MiniSkybot is a collaborative effort between three professors from the Robotics Lab at Carlos III University of Madrid and one part-time teacher at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. The team consists of Dr. Juan Gonzalez-Gomez (UC3M), Andres Prieto-Moreno (UAM), Dr. Alberto Valero (UC3M), and Dr. Mohammed Abderrahim (UC3M), with several engineering students also contributing to the project. The robot's chassis was designed using Openscad, and more information can be found on the IEARobotics wiki page. The electronics consist of the open-source Skycube board, a small board featuring a PIC16F876A micro-controller designed with Kicad EDA tool. Several components previously designed and uploaded to Thingiverse were used in the creation of the MiniSkybot, including servo wheels, parameterized battery packs, and the chassis itself, which is an evolution of the minimal proof-of-concept design. The team would like to extend their gratitude to all students who have tested and improved the robot, particularly Olalla Bravo for designing the castor wheel. This preliminary work will be presented at the 6th International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (AMiRE). Update: A paper and slides about the MiniSkybot, presented at AMiRE 2011, can be found on the IEARobotics wiki page. A video showcasing the robot is also available on YouTube. Update: A new video featuring CW Kreimer explaining and demonstrating his Miniskybot has been uploaded to YouTube. Update: The new Skymega board, compatible with Arduino, is now being used for controlling the robot. Update: A new version of the MiniSkybot, referred to as the "Miniskybot 2," has been released on Thingiverse.