How To Build A Robot

[@bc6363]

Thank you Lisa you've inspired my daughter to be interested in something constructive and destructive you're awesome.

[@Sporteez3000]

Engineer?

[@veggieidiot6152]

Randy26 gaming no, pilot

[@olxvi464]

@@Sporteez3000 I wanna be a engineer:D

[@arjuns1599]

Pls support her. ❤️❤️❤️

[@geraldineraya9376]

@@olxvi464 cool 😎 I want to build robots 🤖 before 2026 wish me luck llorase 😎🥺🥺

[@xeuzak]

I can't believe how much I learned in 3 short minutes. You're awesome.

[@sanaasif3516]

Thank you for sharing and teaching us 😎🥰😉👍

[@dougsarg7810]

i said, oh snap, she is the b*mb..lol #Rockstar

[@Cdefgahc2]

I've always been interested in robots and science, but never really got any opportunities to actually make and learn about them, so I'm just starting here, hopefully I will be able to do this one day

[@koffeekage6118]

I'm trying to build a robot who's purpose is to get butter

[@georgekircher4307]

Keith Kovacs (robot proceeds to kill itself)

[@ewitskai2748]

Wow, name the price.

[@tylerallen4635]

What is my purpose

[@musakgoete6071]

@@tylerallen4635 you get butter

[@itzwill8586]

I actually get a Rick and morty reference for once

[@AzubikeOkpalaeze]

Your lecture is very concise. You took a complex narrative and simplified it to a layman's understanding.

[@WelcomeToTheCosmos]

Wow you made this so simple. Everyone makes it so complicated and doesn’t know how to break it down. Thank you

[@TheRoadstr]

I just realized that she's the creator of Mega Tento from Battlebots.

[@Monky_Man_Was_Taken]

Did you just realize that lol

[@TheRoadstr]

@@Monky_Man_Was_Taken yes

[@ItsTotallynotMabel]

I did not realize

[@lieutenantnomad9198]

And Tantamushi from the old Comedy Central era.

[@huntzzio]

And DoughBoy, although it’s less popular

[@Callummullans]

Thank you 🙏 I feel way less daunted by robotics and I’m eager to learn more

[@justinebonuedi4768]

Me too

[@thanakolamul6197]

Wow you are a great teacher.and i love your mega tento.🖐️🙏🙏

[@chameleon2984]

Thanks you Lisa, I'm eleven and my dream is to build robots and this video helped me so much. Even if you made it 4 years ago.

[@duncanluthervanheerden2906]

I've watched multiple videos and read plenty of content, this is by far the best

[@candacejune416]

this was a sigh of relief, thank you for such a fundamental explanation! I'm looking into mini-robot projects to do rn with either an arduino or a raspberry pi board; hopefully I find something easy enough lol

[@rogervandertorre4857]

I didn't know, making a robot can be so easy. I love your work that you put in to making robots and I love your robot plan x

[@vagabondbrothers9178]

Thank you lisa not only ive improved on engineering but now i wanna become like you

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Thank you Lisa! I very much appreciate this video. I like the idea of Keep It Simple. Not too much to start.

[@pseudonymgenesis8720]

You're the clearest teacher here!!! Thank youu!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@LisaWinterX]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@mqtt9294]

You explained this so easily that it was simple to understand. Thanks!

[@huntzzio]

Thanks a lot Lisa I’m twelve and really want to build robots and this is a lot simpler than I thought. I had thought that I needed to like learn all this like programming or whatever, and maybe for spinners or something I do idk, but it shows I probably could buy a few batteries and stuff from Costco and put them in a cardboard box with rx car wheels or whatever already

[@emanhacker]

My idea for a solid robot to battle in battlebots would be basically like bronco but instead of a flipper the front slams forward with a solid metal wedge. So Every time a robot gets close it punches it away.

[@honeybeetantawy5049]

thank you lisa this improved my nolage

[@sugitokardin4801]

GREAAT.. TREMENDOUS.. VERY SIMPLE AND QUICKTIME TO UNDERSTAND THE VERY BASIC CONCEPT OF ROBOTS. GOD BLESS YOU

[@averagemineman5452]

Wow never thought it would be that easy

[@luckychucky3426]

Nice presentation good job

[@SandersChicken]

Awesome vid, thankyou! Never been a fan of tento, but im definitely a fan of you!

[@saianzero]

Wow! Beautifully put forward ❤️🔥 3:12 gives me anxiety attacks tho 😂

[@brandonpyle7697]

That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing that. I'm totally going to build a bunbot, a robot bunny!

[@elysionkm]

Thank you Lisa for your video!

[@BLAKPIXEL98]

Very informative! I'll have to give this a try!

[@Johnno9989]

Great video Lisa

[@joeytv7466]

Wait where do u get the controller?

[@LisaWinterX]

All part names are listed in the video description, and can be found many places online. Try Amazon or RobotMarketplace.

[@TeamVelocity]

Great intro for beginners! The in-progress Mini Tento looks to be about the right size for the 12lb weight class, do you plan to compete with it when completed?

[@LisaWinterX]

Quite possibly. My main goal is to have a small model I can bring to schools to teach kids about robotics.

[@huntzzio]

@@LisaWinterX Wow! (Late comment) you could like create a robot summer camp, and then easily expand it to more locations and then combat robotics/robotics in general would get a lot bigger

[@annanyatyagip]

thanks for this overview!

[@nghiale61]

Good demo ! can you build the cart(remote control) which can carry weight under 50lb.

[@alu1sh0t1kill8]

You have inspired me to some great work can you post a video on how work the arms the sound the moving or do i just do the same concept that you said for the legs

[@ajayioluwatoyin6219]

Good video can we use another TX -s SPEKTRUM DX6

[@aanyaahuja927]

omg this is so simple and easy to understand tysm!!!!!!

[@jpshowtyme6585]

I enjoy your video you super simple I’m learning about myself so thank you much 😊

[@smileyybrii2409]

I’m 11 years old and all I want is to be able to build robots:) thank u!

[@katalyst4stem]

simple and elegant explanation 🙂

[@normellow]

You Rock Lisa !

[@tormachinc]

Thanks for sharing this video Lisa! We hope some future roboticists get inspired and build their own. Hope to see more in the future!

[@tobebuilds]

Awesome video. As for the parts, do you buy them separately? Build them? If you buy them, where do you get wheels, etc?

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi Tobe. I describe some of the parts in the video description. For wheels in particular it reallllly depends on the size and function of the robot, and what surface you'll be driving on. Some times wheels from a hardware store are fine, or an RC car shop.

[@mftneves]

Thank you for the video,really informative!

[@ashtrose1035]

This was incredibly useful, thank you so much

[@jayjain6204]

Thank you for amazing explaination, just a small doubt how does the robot know to go straight for example, when your press forward button on the joystick?

[@LisaWinterX]

The joystick acts as a mixer for the two channels/motors. Pressing the joystick forward sends both channels power, which means that both motors spin the same direction (forward in this case). If I press the joystick to the right then it tells my left motor to go forward, and the right one to go backwards, which makes the robot turn right.

[@jstew726htu]

I absolutely love this video! I hope you'll do more tutorials in the future Lisa! =) I'd love to get into combat robotics but I don't have the machinery to build my own stuff. so till then I'm building dozens of drones and trucks getting a feel for it all ^_^

[@milkcartonmagic6316]

I made a full combat flying robot from a milk tin and toilet rolls. It's the man and it even moves it's eyes.

[@oliviariley2857]

John Stewart how do you build a drone

[@rf2632_]

Very simple and clear, subscribed!

[@alpha-dh6sk]

Thanks for the tip nice work, brain's and looks dfntl, a keeper

[@rogisolorzano6691]

You're awesome! You just motivated me to make a robot lol

[@BlipzCCG]

Lisa you are amazing! 🤓

[@makwanaharsh6349]

Hello Lisa, I am trying to build a robotics hand out of scratch. I have basic idea of the components am going to use. But am not sure if i should do the interface part first or design the hand then try to do the interface?

[@LisaWinterX]

Design, design, design, then build, test, repeat. :)

[@Abuuthmanmohammed]

Well I mean I’m not into building robots but I want to learn so I can teach my dad how to build a robot because my dad is into robots

[@lulechium2022]

Mohammed Haider how did she connect the wheels?

[@SeriouslySeriousGrim]

That’s so wholesome 🥺

[@GoldenTimTam9126]

Hi Lisa! I'm trying to start building a robot for the Robo Wars here in Australia and I am wondering what size motors (rpm, voltage) would you use on something like Mega Teno (the bigger version)

[@LisaWinterX]

The Mega Tento motors are 48v Ampflow motors www.ampflow.com/ The gearing and voltage you provide will depend on your robot and the size of the wheels, etc.

[@jokiemonz5431]

Thanks a lot simpler than I thought good vid

[@Jmann2021]

I know this is an old video but my son wants me to start with robotics similar to this. I live in Houston , is there any particular store where you can buy these parts?

[@LisaWinterX]

Hey! I have some info in my FAQs page: www.lisaxwinter.com

[@Jmann2021]

@@LisaWinterX awesome thanks!

[@fugitive1205]

Thx Lisa,,, my question is where to buy that motors and circuit parts in north America? thx again beauty

[@LisaWinterX]

Here's a few amazing websites: www.robotmarketplace.com/ www.robotshop.com www.trossenrobotics.com

[@fugitive1205]

Thanks beauty

[@jaimejones1745]

Hi Lisa love your robot were can i get parts for the body

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi Jaime. Mini Tento's chassis is made out of aluminum. The best source for purchasing metal usually depends on where you live. Out here in California a good, decently priced place is called ALCO. If you're in a rush and money is not a problem then McMaster-Carr is great. They're an online store that has literally everyyyyything.

[@lulechium2022]

How did you connect the wheels?

[@LisaWinterX]

The wheels stay on the motor shaft with a set screw.

[@lulechium2022]

*Lisa Winter* Thank You So Much! 😃

[@thesmartest1919]

thank you lisa

[@ethanchbt]

i think i saw you in the robot battle thingy on netflix you did awesome ngl

[@mitior5055]

Thank you,I learned lot of things,make more pls🙏🙏

[@phoebegunawan1727]

Omg thsk you so much! I've learned so much in 3 mins!

[@thangarasuappavoo3999]

Good on you, fantastic

[@xyruzedmonpalisoc3337]

Hi, I just wanna say tat your video has inspired me to be a btter person and I am now a father of 5 amazing children. because of your teaching my wife has completely fallen inlove with me when I made a robot saying "I love you" and she was instantly hooked to me and she fell inlove with me and boom here I am. thanks.

[@VoltageTripwire]

Went to an event a while ago, and honestly, I'm glad you made this video coz not only does it teach you a few things, but it also acts like a refresher for those who need it. Brilliant stuff.

[@robotdizaynlar1086]

Thanks Lisa

[@ieatrocks3798]

Yes this video will help me develop an idea of mine

[@FrxnchT04st]

can you use any controller for this or does it have to be that one?

[@mineakrm8932]

Thanks so much but how I connect the controller with the motor

[@LisaWinterX]

The positive and negative wires from the motor attach to the speed controller output.

[@cool5451]

What about a four wheeled robot? Is it the same thing but with four motors?

[@LisaWinterX]

There's many routes you can take. Same thing but 4 motors, or you can have two motors (one left, one right) and use chains or gears to connect to 2 back wheels. Actually, here's a really cool article about some of the methods: en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Robotics/Types_of_Robots/Wheeled

[@keshav2136]

That's an awesome explanation!

[@LisaWinterX]

Thanks Tennyson!

[@gamecloset8840]

I have a question, how do you make it so that the controller is connected to the robot

[@LisaWinterX]

Are you asking about the remote control? The remote control (Tx) is paired with the receiver (Rx), which tells the ESCs how much power to give the motors.

[@gamecloset8840]

@@LisaWinterX oh so the remote and the receiver come paired its not something you manually do

[@keithgraham8874]

Hi Lisa, I'm new to robotics/rc and want to try my hand at making one. My plan is to have a 4 wheel robot snow plow with a 775 motor per wheel. I am stuck on finding the right electronic speed controller. The motors I bought are basically cordless drill motors. Anyway, I see a couple of ESCs that specifically say they work with RC, but they are upwards of $80 each for the dual channel (Roboclaw, Sabertooth...). Any suggestion on an ESC that will work with radio control and not break the bank? Also, do I understand it right that I will need two dual channel ESCs to power the 4 motors? Thanks in advance for any tips you can provide. All the best!

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi Keith, a dual channel ESC controls two motors separately. So, if you have 4 wheels/motors you can either control just one motor on either side, or you can control the whole left side on one channel and the whole right side on the second channel. It's true that if you want to control a decent amount of current then the ESC will be a bit pricey, however it's worth it because cheap ESCs will blowup and you'll just have to buy it again! Go for a good one from the start.

[@keithgraham8874]

@@LisaWinterX Awesome! Thank you for the response 😊 I will give the sabertooth a shot and control side versus side. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks for helping us noobs get started!

[@jasminepearls1047]

Where do you buy the supplies?

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi Sarissa. I listed all the parts I used in the video in the description. You can find them all on the internet, even Amazon.com. RobotShop.com is another good robot part site.

[@oktoberfest4424]

You are a judge in battlebots right?

[@LisaWinterX]

Yep! 2018 and 2019 seasons.

[@adityakothari6300]

Thank you! My child now wants to build a remote control vacuum robot. Can you include links to where to buy these materials from and the total price it would be. Also, can you please tell me how to connect the transmitter to the receiver? Thanks again!

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi! The components are listed in the video description, and there are most likely newer versions by now. It's so great your kid wants to make a robot!

[@evant315]

Thank you so much!

[@lolololol6595]

heeyyy, this was so use full :), i was just wondering do you use glue to attach the parts inside the robot?

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi, usually components are bolted down, and sometimes for little lightweight parts I'll use a very strong velcro.

[@thyresias194]

Thank you Lisa for sharing. Nice video, Take care ;-)

[@amity2763]

Would I need like 8 motors for a 8 wheeled robot?

[@methuselahbwalya9981]

Thank you Lisa. I've major interest in building up one , am a fun of robs too much cheers .

[@Jen-vb9sh]

Can I change size as big or small as I want?i never built a robot before🙂

[@morosx3514]

do you have a video on how to connect all of the electronics

[@LisaWinterX]

Not yet. However I fully support soldering!! That's the most secure way to connect wires without them un-connecting.

[@chitrasaaimurugan9243]

Cool 👍 i like this video i am new to this channel it was a great vidio

[@junkfoodhater6763]

Thank you so much. I love the video.

[@johnconnor6735]

thank you. very nice

[@sonikitti]

Thanks, you explained this really well :)

[@itz._.fancuu3038]

Hello,i might be late but i have a question,can i use the same way you showed in the video to make Arm Movements?

[@LisaWinterX]

Sure! This is the basic concept for controlling a motor, and you could have your motor control an arm. Have fun building!

[@johnkoester7795]

What can I use as a power source two give enough energy to power a handmade voice box that has a pull string that requires no chargeable batteries a hand crank Or etc.

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi John. Power comes in many forms, but first you need to figure out what voltage and current ratings will work for your voice box.

[@johnkoester7795]

@@LisaWinterX My woody doll is made by Hasbro and I forgot how tall he is either 12 to 10 inches?

[@stevefrik]

Hi Lisa. When you went fwd it operated both motors? Turning obviously controlled only one motor? How do you program that into the controller?

[@LisaWinterX]

Good questions. If you tell the robot to turn it will rotate one wheel forward and one backwards. The programming will depend on what speed control and tx/rx you are using.

[@ashketchum7359]

Can the robot control itself?

[@LisaWinterX]

This one is controlled by a remote, but you could use a microprocessor to do the thinking!

[@PCTVChannels]

Very informative

[@gameme3747]

Where can we get those products?

[@LisaWinterX]

The product names are in the video description. You can get them many places online, or you feel free to use a different brand too.

[@gameme3747]

Thanks

[@xs5040]

Wow love it

[@iamvonimmel]

Also, with your transmitter.. Did you have to do any sort of special programming for robot conversion?

[@LisaWinterX]

Specifically for Mega Tento I have the right joystick control drive (FW, BW, L, R) and the left joystick for controlling the weapon (L-R) and lifting the shell (FW-BW). Nothing else special about the transmitter. The speed control can be programmed to do an assortment of things (mixed mode, lipo mode, ramping, etc).

[@iamvonimmel]

Lisa Winter thank you for your help! Keep on rockin!

[@dalalhamadalajmi]

How many motors we need to build a robot car that has 4 wheels? And what type of motor we need ? Please explain thanks

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi, there are many different ways of doing this. Some of the most common options are to have 1 motor per wheel, OR you could use 2 motors on 2 of the wheels and the other wheels are not powered, OR you could have 2 motors each connected to 2 wheels via chains or belts. You'll want a DC motor (unless you're thinking of plugging the robot into wall power). The 'size' of the motor completely depends on how big the robot is and what it will be doing. Motors for robot wheels are usually geared for a preference of torque over speed.

[@dalalhamadalajmi]

Lisa Winter if I wanted to add a gripper on it to pick up items and put them down , how many motors I need ? And DC or servo?

[@heavymachinery5220]

How do you bind the receiver to the remote?

[@LisaWinterX]

It depends on the manufacturer. I recommend reading the instructions for the exact model that you have. Usually it involves a jumper, and pressing a button.

[@heavymachinery5220]

Oh ok thank you

[@rhthehuman866]

How can I build a robot that can move around on it's own and can sense edges and walls?

[@LisaWinterX]

You can start off with some simple code on an Arduino or other computer. Connect light sensors, proximity sensors, or any type of input you'd like, to change the direction the robot moves.

[@rhthehuman866]

@@LisaWinterX Ok. thanks!

[@Ty-io3nn]

What motors are you using?

[@LisaWinterX]

Part names are in the description :)

[@Tech-nic-allie]

Is your ESC Arduino based? Or do you make your own ESC? BTW I am 11.

[@LisaWinterX]

Hi, it is a Sabertooth ESC that I can customize with the physical DIP switches. No programming necessary :)

[@the_robotics_geekwm3864]

Lisa Winter hey Lisa would this design work for tank treads? What motor should I use if I want my 250 lbs bot to run at 18 mph? Keep up the great vids

[@tech-nic-alok2329]

bast warking Robot 🤖