Maker Creates Robot That Looks Just Like a Spool of Filament for 3D Printers
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Matt Denton created SpoolBot, a remote-controlled robot disguised as an ordinary orange 3D printer filament spool for Prusa. The robot uses two geared DC motors with differential drive for movement, while an IMU sensor and gyro feedback keep it balanced and upright as it rolls around. Despite looking identical to a regular 2kg Prusament spool with realistic filament wrapping, the sophisticated internal engineering allows various operating modes including straight movement, turns, spins, and trail-following capabilities.
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