Pingpong Bot

Summary

Prototyped Pingpong shooter bot described in [1]

Tools used

  • Hand drill
  • Saw
  • Screw driver - phillips and flat head
  • Glue gun
  • Knife
  • Scissors

Parts Replaced

Complete list in [1], unavailable parts in the PH listed down here, along with replacements

  • Fast motor (Launcher) -> 48V Motor from Electric Grass Cutter [Shopee]
  • Slow motor (Feeder) -> DC TT Gear Geared Motor 6V [Shopee]
  • Steel hanger strap -> Drilling holes in the pipe, chopsticks and electrical tape 😅
  • Added an on/off switch for the feeder motor

Working prototype

Prototyping chopsticks

References

[1] How to make a ping pong shooter robot by Thongchai Kolyutsakul




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