Build a simple solar robot toy that can shimmy a rope

Build a simple solar robot toy that can shimmy a rope

This is the most simple kind of robot made, of one motor and a gear box, but it moves very interestingly. It can shimmy across a rope, so you can send it to spy on your neighbors, when you're just too lazy to do it yourself.

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Creator's Site: www.digg.com/users/samimy
Curated By: cwiltz

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markjaradeh1 (1) 11 months ago
hi i was wandering where you got your gearbox from for i am very interested in making this robot. looks like fun! please reply to this comment. it will be greatly appreciated! 8-)
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markjaradeh1 (1) 11 months ago
*Wondering sry
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ciong 4 months ago
Great!
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