https://techworkshop.org Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:10:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://techworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tech-workshop_favicon-150x150.png https://techworkshop.org 32 32 https://techworkshop.org/bd-x-droid-build/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:04:16 +0000 https://techworkshop.org/?p=26326 This proposed project would build a functional BD-X Droid, which is a bipedal robot, just under 2 feet in height. Fortunately, there is an active community of builders already focused on this challenge.

Design Requirements

• Mini BD-X Droid (code named “Duck Mini”)
• Fully animated movement, with articulated head and antennae
• Majority of parts will be 3D Printed
• Digital display on chest and LEDs for eyes and spotlight
• Integrated sound effects

Additional References/Resources

• Building a BD-X Droid from Galaxy’s Edge
• Disney’s Bipedal, BDX-Series Droid Gets The DIY Treatment
• Open Duck Mini Repository

]]> https://techworkshop.org/mini-robotic-arm/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:46:18 +0000 https://techworkshop.org/?p=26269 This proposed project is for a custom designed miniature robotic arm. The kids will design, build, code, and test this arm.

Design Requirements

• Articulation performed by inexpensive servos
• Controlled by an Arduino
• Majority of parts should be 3D Printed
• Custom CAD design

Additional References/Resources

• Robotic Arm with Arduino – Save/Play/Export/Import Positions
• 3D Printed Robot Arm (Arduino)

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