Looking to build a drawing robot with my 9yo daughter for a science fair. How and where do I get started? (programming.dev)

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Thinking of a robot which can draw basic shapes upon command. Ideally, a voice command, but if that's too complex, we can start off with a different type of command. I'm a python programmer, but have zero experience with adruino and the like. Please give me some advice to help me get started.

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[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago

You mean like those drawing robots they used to have at Chuck E. Cheese that took a snapshot of you and then sketched you?

[-] iii@mander.xyz 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I've worked with a no-brand 3030 CNC from aliexpress in the past.

It's about 150EUR. Controlled by GCode over serial (I used some python library I can't recall it's name). Did not need to write C/arduino code.

I've no idea about voice control.

[-] j4k3@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

RepRap is the original place where the 3d printing hobby got started. It has a wealth of info about DIY robotics and how to do more than just buying something.

https://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Machines

this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2024

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