Farming is changing with production at all time highs but there is always room for improvements. Introducing a new breed of robots that automate things around the farm.
Author Archives: Bertus Kruger
Raspberry Pi B+ Dimensions and Pinout
We have a new member to the Raspberry Family. The B+ version offers More General Purpose IO pins. Double the amount of USB ports Micro SD card Better audio Lower Power Consumption Neater Form Factor Dimensions of the Raspberry Pi B+ are below With a 40-pin breakout socket it offers a lot more than … Read More →
Robot of the week : Pick and Place machine
Brain Dorey has a nice build log about the DIY Pick and place machine he built. Pick and place machines are robotic machines which are used to place surface-mount devices. They are used a lot in the electronics industry. Some are also used for stacking and packing manufactured goods. The video below is a Pick and Place at … Read More →
Machine of the week : CNC Plasma Cutter
I recently found a nice build log about setting up a CNC Plasma Cutter. http://cncplasmabuild.com/buidpage18.html Plasma cutters uses a high-frequency, high-voltage spark to ionize the air through the torch head and initiate an arc that can cut thick plates of steel.
Robot of the week : Parrots Jumping robot
Parrot has create some nice quadcopter in the past. This a great addition to their range… It works with a spring that is loaded and released on command.
Robot of the week : Origami Inspired Wheels that adjust accordingly to load
As in nature, robots need to learn to adapt or die. These origami inspired wheels increased the load capacity of a robot without the need for extra power. It also helps the robot to get into small space for jobs like search and rescue.
Easiest Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE) – PyCharm
I have used Python on and off over the last year or so and keep getting surprised how versatile the programming language is. From the start I have accepted that it’s a scripting language and always used a normal text editor with the hope of someday being able to develop in a proper Integrated Development … Read More →
Space Mining Robots – NASA is already onto it…
This reminds me of one of my favorite movies Avatar. (Big blockbuster made in New Zealand.) Mmmm… Looking at the trailer its very similar with of planet mining driving the operation. Related articles across the web NASA to test giant Mars parachute 3 Private Moon Lander Concepts Make NASA’s Short List NASA wants … Read More →
Touch Screens of the Future
Touch screens has changed the way we interact with machines. But it is still a very primitive, poking around business. The video below demonstrates how using current technology can be Sci-Fied to feel like something out of a Hollywood movie. Motion Leap is also a similar technology to keep in mind -> LeapMotion
The Economics Of Selling Your Hardware Project – EEVBLOG [Reblogged]
I’ve had quite a few people ask why I am not selling my µCurrent through international distributors like I did last time. Well, that’s a good question, and I’ll answer that as well as breaking down the economics of selling your own hardware product, what price you should sell your product at, and the pros & cons … Read More →
