Pololu Blog »

Video: Phone-controlled BB8 droid build tutorial

Posted by Ryan on 25 January 2016

TechBuilder’s life-size phone-controlled BB8 droid uses a Pololu dual VNH5019 motor driver shield to drive two 19:1 37D metal gearmotors.

For step-by-step instructions for building this droid, see his DIY BB8 Instructables page.

Video: Rubik's Cube-solving robot
by Ryan - 25 January 2016
This “World’s Fastest” Rubik’s Cube-solving robot uses six DRV8825 stepper motor driver carriers, one for each face.

Grant's mini sumo robot: Rattata
by Grant - 26 January 2016
Remember my super cool sumo robot? My sumo robot is different from regular sumo robots. It’s like my sumo robot is in the top percentage of mini...

Using your Pololu account allows you to customize your avatar and manage your comments; you can also post anonymously.

I have a password.

I forgot my password.

Email:
CAPTCHA:	Need help with this form? Please contact us.

I am a new customer.

First name:
Middle name (optional):
Last name:
Email:
Password:
Re-type password:
CAPTCHA:	Need help with this form? Please contact us.

I want to post anonymously.

CAPTCHA:	Need help with this form? Please contact us.

	Log In \| My Account \| \| Shopping Cart US toll free: 1-877-7-POLOLU ~ (702) 262-6648 Same-day shipping, worldwide
Catalog		Forum		Blog		Support		Ordering		Distributors		About		Contact

US toll free: 1-877-7-POLOLU ~ (702) 262-6648
Same-day shipping, worldwide

	TB67S579FTG Stepper Motor Driver Compact Carrier (Soldered Header Pins)
	Pololu Basic SPDT Relay Carrier with 5VDC Relay, Terminal Blocks, and JST SH-Style Top-Entry Connector
	120:1 Mini Plastic Gearmotor HP, Offset 3mm D-Shaft Output, with 12 CPR Encoder, Side Connector
	Motoron M3T453 Triple I²C Motor Controller with JST SH-Style Connectors and VIN Terminal Block
	Motoron M3T453 Triple I²C Motor Controller with Soldered Headers
	ACS37100LMATR-050B3 TMR Current Sensor Compact Carrier -50A to +50A, 3.3V
	ACS37030LMYATR-040B3 Current Sensor Compact Carrier -40A to +40A, 3.3V
	ACS37200LLXTR-150B3 Current Sensor Large Carrier -150A to +150A, 3.3V
	TPS2116 Power Multiplexer Carrier with USB Type-C Connector (USB priority)
	Glideforce GF01-121003-2-66 Micro Linear Actuator with Feedback Potentiometer: 12V, 4.3kgf, 17.6mm/s, 30mm Stroke