Arduino Single-Wheel Balancing Robot -- Episode 491

As the brainy, hairless apes we are, we take it for granted that we can easily stand, walk, and run on two feet. For robots, staying upright is a real challenge (if it’s not already inherently stable). Keeping an unstable system that only has one or two wheels balanced is a common challenge in control theory and a great exercise in basic robotics, which is why today DJ will be diving in to get a better understanding. Follow along and see if he has what it takes to make his own robot capable of balancing on a single wheel.

Supplemental Content:

Episode 491: Bonus Content: Self Balancing Robot Demo

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
Arduino Nano BLE 33	ARDUINO	1	Buy Now
Arduino MKR Zero	ARDUINO	1	Buy Now
PLA Filament	VERBATIM	1	Buy Now

Additional Parts:

Product Name
3 Cell LiOn Battery 2200 mAh
100:1 Metal Gearmotor 37Dx73L mm 12V
Pololu G2 High-Power Motor Driver 18v17
Bosch BNO055 IMU
XT60 Connector pair