How does a bristle bot work?
How does a bristle bot work?
Bristlebots is a simple to assemble robot where motion is caused by the transfer of kinetic energy from the motor, vibration, thru the robot to the ground. The bristles rapid motion, from the vibration, enables the robots locomotion.
What do you need to make a bristle bot?
Materials Needed
- (1) Vibrating Motor – 6mm.
- (1) LR44 Button Cell Battery.
- (1) Toothbrush.
- (2) Craft Eyes.
- (2) Pipe Cleaners.
- Double Sided Tape.
What is a Bristol bot?
A Bristlebot is a small robot made by combining a toothbrush head and a vibrating pager motor. The vibrations from the pager motor travel down the bristles and cause the brush to scoot and spin on flat surfaces. This activity is great for kids as young as 10 years old.
What is a brush bot?
Brushbots are easy-to-assemble mechanical toys powered by a vibrating pager motor that move them across relatively smooth surfaces, such as tables and floors. Kids, once they’ve put together a basic bot, can experience all sorts of programs themed to challenge their creativity and problem-solving skills.
How to make a giant bristle Bot Out of a brush?
• Super-size it. Make a giant Bristle Bot out of a big brush (e.g., a scrub brush, shoe-polish brush, or hair- brush). Attach an electric toothbrush to the brush. Or attach a 3-volt hobby motor (from an electronics store). To make the motor vibrate, add a strip of duct tape to the metal shaft sticking out of the motor.
What do you need to make a toothbrush robot?
If you would like to have printable instructions for how to make a toothbrush robot, just scroll down to the bottom of the page! The toothbrushes need to have bristles that are flat rather than angled. The angled ones will cause the robot to tip over. The toothbrush heads need to be fairly wide so that the foam pad and the motor will both fit.
What should I add to my bristlebot robot?
Bend the pipe cleaner legs down and around the toothbrush head. This part is optional and not needed for the bristlebot to function properly. Add eyes and any other robot decorations you want. This is a great way to show school spirit by adding school colors to your robot. Your Bristlebot is Complete !
How do you make a bristle brush vibrate?
Attach an electric toothbrush to the brush. Or attach a 3-volt hobby motor (from an electronics store). To make the motor vibrate, add a strip of duct tape to the metal shaft sticking out of the motor. Or tape a small bead to the shaft.