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BurgerBot

An open-source, burger-shared robot you can build yourself


 2 December 2024   |     2 minute read   |   By Kevin McAleer   |   Share this article on

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What is BurgerBot?

BurgerBot is a simple 3d printable robot you can build yourself. It’s a flexible design that can be used for a variety of applcations including, simple follow or avoidance, line following, and even drawing with the addition of the pen module.

The 3d printable robot you can build yourself

BurgerBot starts with a simple base.


Evolution of BurgerBot

BurgerBot has evolved over the years, from a simple robot with a Raspberry Pi Pico, to a more complex robot with a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W and a custom PCB.

evolution

The ltest version of BurgerBot is based on a custom PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that makes it easier to build and more reliable.

For the best results use a Pico H, Pico WH, Pico 2 H, or Pico 2 WH as these have the header pins already soldered in place, and include a small plastic spaceer to keep the PCB off the surface of the robot. This makes it easier to connect a USB cable to the Pico for programming.

evolution


Features

BurgerBot is made up of a base, a front face for the Rangefinder, and a back section that can house the battery pack. The raspberry Pi can either be mounted on top (for the non-drawing version), or inside the robot (for the drawing version).

  • 3d printable
  • Raspberry Pi Pico powered
  • 2x DC motors
  • 1x Servo motor (for the drawing version)
  • 1x Ultrasonic sensor
  • Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity for the Raspberry Pi Pico W & Pico 2 W versions

Simple and quick to print

All the components are designed to be quick to print