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Glue Logic Mini Robot

Sunday, January 20th, 2013 – running time 17:21

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Ben modifies the Squatch tracker into a robot that runs on logic gates. Ben explains what logic gates are and how to use them.

Ben modifies the Squatch tracker into a robot that runs on logic gates. Ben explains what logic gates are and how to use them.

Watch this video on YouTube: Glue Logic Mini Robot (glue logic, logic gates, 555 timers)

Ben News - New Animations for Ghost Squad Pinball

Ben shows off the dot matrix display animations he made for Ghost Squad.

00:50 | Play

Glue Logic 101 - The Basics of Logic Gates

Ben explains the three most common logic gates and how they can be combined to create other gates.

01:13 | Play

Logic Gates in Action - Making a Real World Example

Ben discusses his plan to make a glue logic mini robot.

02:45 | Play

Squatch Tracker Take Two - Disassembling the Squatch Tracker

Ben scraps the Squatch tracker to make a glue logic mini robot. He laser cuts a new carriage for the robot and puts the pieces together.

05:32 | Play

Salvaging Switches - Using Switches Taken Out of Xbox Controllers

Ben installs tact switches onto the mini robot.

08:35 | Play

Gates Galore - Creating the Circuitry

Ben builds the X drive.

10:23 | Play

Gluey the Robot - The Glue Logic Mini Robot

Ben shows glue logic in action with the mini robot.

13:00 | Play

Closing Thoughts - Using and Understanding Glue Logic

Ben discusses the value of using glue logic.

14:20 | Play

Rants and Raves - Hot Glue

Ben rants and raves.

15:37 | Play

Viewer Question - Hot End for 3D Printing

Ben answers a viewer question.

16:27 | Play

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The Ben Heck Show
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Season 3 premieres November 5th with brand new episodes each week! Tune in to join master hacker, engineer, and conjurer of cool stuff Ben Heck as he tackles all new projects. Submit YOUR idea for what Ben should build next at BenHeck@Revision3.com.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Sep 12, 2010
Episodes:
80
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Ben Heck (Host)