The Forklift is an educational 3D printed add-on for your Stackr robot that transforms it into a miniature forklift you can control right from your smartphone. Designed to be simple yet powerful, this project introduces key robotics concepts through hands-on building and coding — while keeping things fun and approachable.
What You’ll Learn
🔩 Mechanics – Understand the lifting mechanism behind forklifts and explore how leverage and motion can be achieved using a single servo motor. You’ll see how precise movements can lift and lower loads effectively.
⚡ Electronics – Learn how to connect and control a servo motor using the Arduino Nano ESP32 on your Stackr platform. This project gives you practical experience with electronic interfacing and servo signal control.
💻 Software – Expand your programming skills by:
Creating a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface for wireless operation.
Integrating the GamePad App to control lifting and driving actions from your phone.
Writing code to coordinate servo control with robot movement.
Why You’ll Love It
The Forklift add-on is the perfect weekend project to explore the fundamentals of robotics and automation. It’s easy to build, rewarding to use, and an excellent foundation for learning how machines handle real-world tasks. Work on it solo or with family and have fun lifting, stacking, and experimenting with your creations.
