BEAM Robotics: electronic art life

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Vibrobot

From Wikipedia:

The word « beam » in BEAM robotics is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics. This is a term that refers to a style of robotics that primarily uses simple analog circuits instead of a microprocessor in order to produce an unusually simple design (in comparison to traditional mobile robots) that trades flexibility for robustness and efficiency in performing the task for which it was designed. Exceptions to the convention of using only analog electronics do exist and these are often colloquially referred to as « mutants« .

Interesting links:

LED Throwies: I want some!

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LED Throwies are an open source graffiti technology developed at the Graffiti Research Lab, a division of the Eyebeam OpenLab.

If you’d like to create you’re own LED Throwies, you can get more info on the instructable page, or watch this YouTube video.

I’ve already made some budget research on eBay:

  • Pack of 50 multicolor LEDs: 16$ – 9$ + 7$ shipping from China – Search for « 10mm diffused led« 
  • Pack of 25 CR2032 batteries: 7€ – 2€ + 5€ shipping from Honk Kong – Search for « CR2032« 
  • Pack of 50 magnets: 12.74$ – 7.99$ + 4.75$ shipping – Search for Neodymium Magnets 1/4 inch Disc N48 Rare Earth

Another place to buy packs of LED Throwies from China at hebeiltd.com.cn