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:
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 |
Arduino Single-Wheel Balancing Robot
Top Comments
Nice build.
Think about the guys that made a self balancing robot with just a 555 chip.
DAB
Pretty cool.
At first glance I thought it had two wheels, but I see it is a single drum that has two wheel like areas.
Nice!
Nice work! I’ve always wanted to make one of these. Are you ’driving’ this remotely?