The objective of LinuxPCRobot.org is to build a fully functional robotic development platform for $500 or less using linux, commonly available components, a little skill, and some good old fashioned scrounging.

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Components

Compare with WhiteBox Series-9

Convert a PC/2 Mouse to a dual wheel encoder

PID Control

PC Parallel Port

Ethernet Cable

Source Code (Mohawksoft.Org)

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Submitted by mohawk software on Tue, 2011-02-15 15:55

The important thing to notice is that the robot tracks straight. This means that the speed of each wheel is very tightly controlled.

Linux PC Robot

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A Short Video