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Al's Robotics - Tutorials for those interested in building BEAM and PIC Micro controller based robots with tutorials and photos.

AusRobotics - An online community for Australian robotics hobbyists. Membership is free and all members are provided with a journal to document or discuss their projects.

Build a Robot for Under $50 - Detailed introduction to robot building with step-by-step information on the chassis, drive train, controller, and sensors.

Build a Robotic Webcam - Describes how to build a robotic pan and tilt webcam using two servos and a PIC controller. The finished device can be controlled from a PC's serial port.

Dick Cappels' Project Pages - An assortment of microcontroller projects for robotics and other embedded applications. Projects include a software component, a hardware component, or both. The information and source code is proprietary. The license allows free (gratis) download and use for non-commercial purposes only.

Evil Robotics - Specializes in designing and building fighting robots. Robot design tips and downloadable SolidWorks parts files.

FastCharged - DIY (Do-it-yourself) robotics and electronics including radio control (R/C) toys.

GPS Bots - Discussion forum, how-to's, guides, gallery and information concerned with the use of GPS for robots.

Handyboard from MIT - Offers an affordable, nearly plug and play and fairly well documented microcontroller board supporting several digital and analogue ports, the ability to control four motors, and an LCD.

The Hobby Robotics Page - Tips on turning an RC toy car into a mobile robotic device using a Tecel F100 80C251 controller.

Ikalogic - Robot projects information resource site with tutorials, video clips, articles and a forum covering core robotics topics such as navigation, micro-controllers, motor control, sensors and more.

Jones on Stepping Motors - A tutorial on the use of computer controlled stepping motors.

Open Automaton Project - An open PC-based mobile robot reference design, for navigating autonomously in home or office environments. The project goal is provide a standard implementation based on the best available standards for mobile robot design. The source code, circuit schematics and documentation may be freely downloaded.

OR Robot Tutorial and Tips - This site spotlights my testbed robot named "OR". There are a few tips for starting your own robot.

PC in Control - Tutorials on the use of computers in automation, control and robotics. Includes simplified descriptions of feedback, proportional control, derivative control, and integral control.

Pekee - Web gate dealing with robotics. Intended for robotics fans, A.I, robotics and technology. News, articles, information about robotics and technology.

PiC Electronics Projects - Electronics Projects using PIC microcontrollers including EEPROMs, USB, LCD, wireless modules, i2c, compass, and tilt sensor. Projects may be used for educational purposes but not commercially.

PPRK: Palm Pilot Robot Kit - The Palm Pilot Robot Kit is a design for an easy-to-build, fully autonomous robot controlled by a Palm handheld computer.

RC Robots - Tips for building an rc robotic mobile platform.

Robot building forums and resources - UK based site for robot builders of all levels; tutorials, resources, competitions and forums for electronics, programming, mechanics, B.E.A.M. and fighting robots.

Robot Questions and other Technology Questions - Young robot builder willing to answer electronics, robotics, computer, and programming questions.

Robotica - General robot and circuit building information down to the component level and information on the author's robot projects.

Robotics Bookmarks and Other Trivia - Plenty of links to other hobby robotics sites.

Robotics Universe - Support site for the book, Robot Builder's Bonanza, and, hopes to become a repository of useful robotics information.

Robots' Home - Information and photos that detail the construction of three similar robots based on the 68HC11 microcontroller.

Society of Robots - Tutorials on how to build a robot at any skill level with pictures, parts lists, and basic term definitions.

Stepbots - Detailed construction notes for creating robots based on direct-drive stepper motors salvaged from disk drives. A PIC 16F84 is used for control. Diagrams and schematics.

A Technical Guide To Building Fighting Robots - Lots of detailed information about designing and building fighting robots, including the physics behind different weapons, speed controllers, motors and batteries.

University of Alberta EE401 Robot Pages - Tutorials, drawings, and general information on a variety of robot building topics including the Handy Board, motors, sensors, and programming in C.

Vex Fan - Discussion forum for Vex Robotics kit owners.