RoboSkies · Hands-on Robotics
Follow clear parts lists, assembly, wiring, programming, and testing guidance — from a first wheeled robot to quadruped and humanoid builds.
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One platform, one way to build
Everyone follows the same step-by-step build journey — visual steps, parts guidance, progress tracking, and practical troubleshooting.
Build at your own pace with visual steps, parts guidance, progress tracking, and practical troubleshooting.
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A complete checklist of components and tools for your robot build.
Everything for your first build — a simple chassis, motors, and sensors to get rolling.
What you'll learn: Learn to build and program a wheeled robot that avoids obstacles and follows lines.
Microcontroller
Arduino Uno / Raspberry Pi / ESP32
Motor Driver
L298N / L293D Shield
DC Motors (x2)
6V-12V Geared DC Motors
Wheels (x2)
65mm Rubber Wheels
Caster Wheel
Ball Caster or Swivel Caster
Battery
7.4V Li-Po or 6×AA Pack
Chassis
Acrylic / 3D Printed / Wood
Ultrasonic Sensor
HC-SR04
IR Sensors (x2)
TCRT5000 / QRE1113
Breadboard
Half-size Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Male-to-Male & Male-to-Female
Switch
SPST Toggle Switch
USB Cable
USB-A to USB-B (for Arduino)
Soldering Iron
Temperature-controlled Station
Multimeter
Basic Digital Multimeter
Screwdriver Set
Phillips & Flathead
A four-legged walker with 12 servos, terrain sensing, and autonomous navigation.
What you'll learn: Learn to build a four-legged robot that walks, climbs terrain, and navigates on its own.
Microcontroller
Arduino Uno / Raspberry Pi / ESP32
Battery
7.4V Li-Po or 6×AA Pack
Serial Servos (x17+)
LX-224 / Dynamixel (6 per leg, 4 per arm, 1-2 head)
Servo Driver (16ch)
PCA9685 PWM Driver / Serial Servo Controller
IMU Sensor
MPU6050 Gyroscope/Accelerometer
Camera Module
Raspberry Pi Camera V3 / ESP32-CAM
Pan/Tilt Bracket
Servo Pan-Tilt Camera Mount
ToF Distance Sensor
VL53L0X Time-of-Flight
LiDAR Sensor
RPLIDAR A1 (for SLAM mapping)
3D Printer Filament
PETG / ABS for body & limbs
Servo Brackets (U-Bracket Set)
Multi-servo brackets & frames for joints
Ball Bearings (x8+)
For hip & knee side-load reduction
Breadboard
Half-size Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Male-to-Male & Male-to-Female
Switch
SPST Toggle Switch
USB Cable
USB-A to USB-B (for Arduino)
Soldering Iron
Temperature-controlled Station
Multimeter
Basic Digital Multimeter
Screwdriver Set
Phillips & Flathead
USB Microphone
for voice commands
Mini Speaker
for text-to-speech responses
AI Accelerator
Coral USB Accelerator (optional ML)
A bipedal build with 17+ servos, balance sensors, AI vision, and voice interaction.
What you'll learn: Learn to build a bipedal humanoid that walks, balances, sees, and responds to voice.
Microcontroller
Arduino Uno / Raspberry Pi / ESP32
Battery
7.4V Li-Po or 6×AA Pack
Serial Servos (x17+)
LX-224 / Dynamixel (6 per leg, 4 per arm, 1-2 head)
Servo Driver (16ch)
PCA9685 PWM Driver / Serial Servo Controller
IMU Sensor
MPU6050 Gyroscope/Accelerometer
Camera Module
Raspberry Pi Camera V3 / ESP32-CAM
Pan/Tilt Bracket
Servo Pan-Tilt Camera Mount
ToF Distance Sensor
VL53L0X Time-of-Flight
LiDAR Sensor
RPLIDAR A1 (for SLAM mapping)
3D Printer Filament
PETG / ABS for body & limbs
Humanoid Torso Frame
Pre-cut torso plate / 3D-printed torso housing
Pelvis Plate
Mounts both hip joints to the torso
Leg Linkage Set (x2)
Thigh + shin linkages per leg
Foot Plates (x2)
Wide flat feet with rubber soles
Arm Linkage Set (x2)
Upper-arm + forearm links per arm
Head & Neck Mount
Pan/tilt bracket for the camera head
Servo Brackets (U-Bracket Set)
Multi-servo brackets & frames for joints
Ball Bearings (x8+)
For hip & knee side-load reduction
Breadboard
Half-size Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Male-to-Male & Male-to-Female
Switch
SPST Toggle Switch
USB Cable
USB-A to USB-B (for Arduino)
Soldering Iron
Temperature-controlled Station
Multimeter
Basic Digital Multimeter
Screwdriver Set
Phillips & Flathead
USB Microphone
for voice commands
Mini Speaker
for text-to-speech responses
AI Accelerator
Coral USB Accelerator (optional ML)
Start free, then unlock tracks as you progress. Every project is tested end-to-end — follow the build, get a working robot. Pay once per track, no subscription required.
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