Hacks n Tweaks | January 22nd, 2008

BristleBot

The folks at Evil Mad Scientist bring us step by step instructions for this tiny bot that uses the vibrating bristles of a toothbrush for locomotion.

The bot’s parts list is made up of a toothbrush, a battery and a pager motor. Can’t be much easier than that, can it?

In the youtube video instructions below, skip ahead to 2:15 if you want to just watch this little bugger in motion. 

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(YouTube video here.)

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2 comments

  1. ChattyDm

    Jan 22nd, 2008

    I’m so making one this weekend with my son!

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