Summary of BOXZ
BOXZ is an open-source, origami-style robot platform using Arduino, cardboard or plexiglass skins, and modular parts for quick, LEGO-like assembly. It supports Bluetooth control via an Android client and can be used for games like football, racing, or fighting. Files (drawings, skins, Arduino code, Android app) and updates are on GitHub and instructables. The project has Base (cardboard) and Pro (plexiglass, more sensors) variants; cube size is 128 mm with 130 mm skins.
Parts used in the BOXZ Base:
- Arduino (Seeeduino or Arduino 328P 2009)
- Driver Board (ladyada.net)
- Bluetooth board (seeedstudio.com)
- 2x Analog Servo TowerPro SG90 5V
- 4x bolts M2x10
- 8x nuts M2
- 2x bolts M3x10
- 2x nuts M3
- 1x battery case 4 x AA or 5 x AA (7.5V DC)
- 2x bolts M2x30
- 2x nuts M2
- 2x TT Reduction Gear 1:48 or higher
- 2x DC Motor 130, 6V
- 2x Wheel 65MM
- 4x bolts M3x30
- 4x nuts M3
- 4x Hexagonal pillars M3x6
- 4x bolts M3x6
- 4x Breadboard cables 5-10CM
- Cardboard sheet (2MM thickness) or plexiglass for BOXZ Pro
- A4 paper for printing templates
- Double-sided adhesive (approx 5MM width)
- Skin templates (e.g., Mario, Cubeecraft)
- 14 laser-cut or printed board parts: P001, P002, P003 x2, P004 x2, P005 x2, P008, P020, P030, P041 x2, P050
BOXZ is is an open source robot platform for interactive entertainment! We connected Arduino, Plexiglass(or cardboard) Origami and your idea together, so we can easily and quickly build a remote robot by ourself! You can assembled it like LEGO! We can use it to playing football game, racing, fighting or some other interesting things!
Follow the step, I will show you how to build a BOXZ Base
Here are the drawing, skin of Mario, Android Client and Arduino code in the Att.
Version info:
BOXZ Base: Easy and funny, made by cardboard
BOXZ Pro: Support more sensor and use plexiglass
Size info:
The Cube of BOXZ: 128x128x128MM
The Skin of BOXZ: 130x130x130MM
Some more update:
http://letsmakerobots.com/node/34221
Everything you can find it here, include the draw, Arduino code and skin…Have fun!
Github
https://github.com/leolite/BOXZ
http://www.instructables.com/id/BOXZCreeper/
Some of Skins are reference from the web:
http://www.cubeecraft.com/
Author: Leo
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
BOXZ base 20120704.pdf237 KB
BOXZ_Skin_0001_Mario20120620.zip
boxz-android-client-1.0.2.rarStep 1: What we need?
We also need the following items Electronic Boards
1x Arduino (Seeeduino or Arduino 328P 2009)
1x Driver Board (ladyada.net)
1x BT board (seeedstudio.com)Mechanical Component and some others
2x Analog Servor TowerProSG90 5V
4x bolts M2x10
8x nuts M22x bearing 623(3*10*4)
2x bolts M3x10
2x nuts M31x battery case 4 x AA(min) or 5 x AA (7.5V DC)
2x bolts M2x30
2x nuts M2
2x TT Reduction Gear 1:48 or higher
2x DC Motor 130, 6V
2x Wheel 65MM
4x bolts M3x30
4x nuts M3
4x Hexagonal pillars M3+6
4x Hexagonal pillars M3x6
4x bolts M3x6
4x Breadboard Cable 5-10CM
BTW: some words in the photo is Chinese
Step 2: Before start 1/2
1x P001 Main support board
1x P002 Front support board
2x P003 Motor support board
2x P004 Wheel side vertical board
2x P005 Wheel covers horizontal board
1x P008 Arduino pallet board
1x P020 Peripheral front board
1x P030 Peripheral back board
2x P041 Peripheral side board [+ servo slot] 1x P050 Peripheral roof board 1Notice:
the parts P006 and 007 have been deleted!
Step 3: Before start 2/2
Step 4: Preparing to Cut the cardboard
The most important things is print with 100%, measure the maximum of the length of the part is 128MM!2. Cut the drawing, left 20MM spare space is better3. Pasted the drawing to cardboard with double-sided adhesive (prefer the width is 5MM)
- What files are provided for building BOXZ?
Drawings, skins (e.g., Mario), Arduino code, Android client, and step-by-step guides are provided (links on GitHub and instructables). - What materials are needed for the BOXZ Base?
A 2MM cardboard sheet, A4 paper templates, double-sided adhesive, electronics and mechanical parts listed in the parts list. - Which Arduino board is recommended?
Seeeduino or Arduino 328P 2009 is recommended in the article. - What are the dimensions of the BOXZ cube and skin?
The cube is 128x128x128 mm and the skin is 130x130x130 mm. - What sensors or connectivity does BOXZ support?
The BOXZ Pro supports more sensors and uses I2C; Bluetooth is used for wireless control via a BT board. - How should template printing be done?
Print templates at 100% scale and ensure the maximum part length measures 128 mm before cutting. - Where can I find updates and additional skins?
Updates and skins are available on the project GitHub and instructables links provided in the article. - Can BOXZ be assembled like LEGO?
Yes, the article states BOXZ can be assembled easily and quickly like LEGO.
