Digger Add-On – Bring Motion and Mechanics to Life
The Digger is an exciting 3D printed add-on for your Stackr robot, transforming it into a fully controllable digging machine that you can operate directly from your smartphone. Designed as both a learning tool and a fun weekend project, Digger helps you explore the mechanical, electronic, and software aspects of robotics in an engaging, hands-on way.
What You’ll Learn
🔩 Mechanics – Discover how a parallelogram mechanism works. This clever design lets your digger arm lift and pivot the scoop smoothly — just like real construction equipment.
⚡ Electronics – Learn how to interface two servo motors with the Stackr’s Arduino Nano ESP32, gaining practical experience with motor control and wiring.
💻 Software – Dive deeper into coding and robot control:
Build a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface for wireless control.
Integrate the RobotiX One's GamePad App to remotely operate both the robot and its digger.
Learn how to control servos through code and combine multiple movements for complex actions.
Why You’ll Love It
The Digger isn’t just educational — it’s interactive and fun. Build it together with friends or family as a weekend project, then challenge yourself to expand its capabilities. Every step teaches you new robotics concepts that empower you to design and build your own custom creations.
