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BentoBot

Posted by Paul on 20 December 2012

BentoBot is a robot designed to compete in a Mini Sumo competition. It uses a Zumo chassis, 100:1 micro gear motors, and a TB6612FNG motor controller. Here is a video of BentoBot competing at the 2012 Atlanta Hobby Robotics Club Robot Rally:

See this forum post for more pictures and information about BentoBot.

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