Spherical Robot Base

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**Assembly Your Spherical Robot** Are you ready to create a robotic companion that's both unique and functional? Look no further! In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of building a spherical robot base that will revolutionize your DIY projects. **Materials Needed:** * 1 x Arduino Uno * 1 x L298N Motor Driver * 2 x DC Motors * 1 x Servo Motor * 1 x Power Supply * 1 x Battery Holder * 1 x Spherical Body (you can use a large ball or create your own using foam or plastic) * Jumper Wires and male/female headers * Hot Glue Gun **Step 1: Prepare Your Components** Before we begin, make sure you have all the necessary components. If any of them are missing, don't worry! You can easily source them online or at your local electronics store. **Step 2: Assemble the Motor Driver** Take the L298N Motor Driver and attach it to a breadboard. Connect the VCC pin to the 5V output on your Arduino Uno and the GND pin to the GND terminal on your breadboard. This will power the motor driver and enable you to control the DC motors. **Step 3: Connect the DC Motors** Attach the two DC motors to the L298N Motor Driver. Make sure they're securely connected using screws or hot glue. These motors will be used to move your spherical robot around. **Step 4: Add a Servo Motor** Take the servo motor and attach it to the top of the spherical body. Use hot glue to secure it in place. This servo motor will be used to control the orientation of your spherical robot. **Step 5: Power Your Spherical Robot** Connect the power supply to the battery holder and attach it to the spherical body. Make sure the positive terminal is facing upwards. This will provide power to all the components on your spherical robot. **Step 6: Write Your Code** Using your preferred programming language, write a script that controls the movement of your spherical robot. You can use libraries like Adafruit's Motor library or Arduino's Motor library to make it easier. **Step 7: Test and Refine** Once you've written your code, upload it to your Arduino Uno and test your spherical robot. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure smooth movement and stability. Congratulations! You now have a fully functional spherical robot that can be used for various DIY projects.