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Got a Nintendo DS? Bored of gaming? Well, rather than use it as a wedge for a very wobbly table, why not repurpose your multi-screened console as the brains of a tri-wheeled robot: natrium42 will be happy to sell you the appropriate parts.
Admittedly in its natural form it’s not the prettiest of platforms – a simple smoked perspex platter, a few industrial looking wheels and a fetlock of cabling – but the possibilities for further adaptation are deliciously broad. Control via WiFi either locally or over the internet is just the beginning; apparently it’s very straightforward to add things like webcams and other peripherals.
Creator Alexei Karpenko envisages a thriving fan community adapting the RoboDS and posting guides to generally hackery. You can see a video of his own – purposed as a remote viewing robot – over at his blog.
The natrium42 RoboDS kit costs $119 and ships internationally.
2 Responses to “Nintendo DS repurposed as WiFi robot brain”
Elwyn Jenkins May 17, 2007
What a great project. This will find a spot in my calendar for rainy days and holidays. Thanks for the coverage — and that video on the other site — my goodness that is just superb. If youhaven’t already go and visit the video.
+1Chris Davies May 17, 2007
Glad you like it, Elwyn – if you do make the robot, send us photos!
[quote comment="22284"]What a great project. This will find a spot in my calendar for rainy days and holidays. Thanks for the coverage — and that video on the other site — my goodness that is just superb. If youhaven’t already go and visit the video.[/quote]
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