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Explore ingenious robots built from salvaged parts, controlled by our mobile app.

Robot made from soda cans with exposed wiring
[ READY ]
60ms Latency
/dev/junk/soda-bot.v1ESP32
webappsv1.0.2
Can-Crusher Bot
Bluetooth • PWM • Servo Control

Custom robot built from soda cans and printer motors, controlled via real-time mobile joystick.

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Rover built from printer parts with tank treads
[ READY ]
45ms Latency
/dev/tty/rover-01Arduino
experimentsv2.1.0
Inkjet Rover
Stepper • Motor Driver • LiPo

All-terrain rover chassis salvaged from a discarded office printer, featuring tank-style treads.

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Claw robot made from scrap metal and servos
[ READY ]
30ms Latency
/usr/bin/claw-logicESP32
enginesv0.9.4
Scrap Claw Bot
Servo • Logic • Sensor

Automated grabber bot constructed from scrap metal and RC servos for precise object sorting.

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Robot with light sensors and LED indicators
[ READY ]
50ms Latency
/etc/light/beacon.shArduino
webappsv1.2.0
Beacon Bot
Photoresistor • Logic • PWM

Light-tracking robot that follows workshop lamps using optical sensors and custom logic.

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Self-balancing robot with gyroscope sensor
[ READY ]
20ms Latency
/opt/gyro/core.wasmESP32
experimentsv3.0.1
Gyro Stabilizer
Gyro • PID • Motor

Self-balancing robot built from recycled toy parts and a high-speed gyroscope module.

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Scout robot with ultrasonic sensors
[ READY ]
40ms Latency
/lib/sonar/scan.binArduino
enginesv1.5.0
Sonar Scout
Sonar • Logic • Motor

Obstacle-avoiding scout bot using ultrasonic sensors to map workshop layouts.

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Maker Lab Alpha

by Leo Chen • 5 makers

48 days
“We turned a pile of printer scrap into a remote-controlled rover in one weekend. The app latency is non-existent, making real-time steering feel incredibly precise.”
Custom junk robot rover built from salvaged printer parts
184 logs sharedRover Build
Verified Build

STEM Club 101

by Sarah J. • 6 students

112 days
“The interface is so intuitive that our students were driving their bots within minutes. It bridges the gap between complex coding and pure, hands-on mechanical fun.”
Students testing their junk robots in a classroom setting
420 builds pinnedEducation
Verified Build

Night Workshop

by Mark V. • 4 builders

29 days
“I love the programmable routines. I can set my bot to patrol the garage while I work on other projects. It is the perfect tool for any serious hobbyist.”
Custom junk robot patrolling a workshop floor at night
96 routines setAutomation
Verified Build

Scrap Tech Squad

by Chloe & Sam • 7 builders

76 days
“Every build gets its own dedicated sensor log and performance thread. Having one central spot for our robot telemetry changed how we iterate on our designs.”
Two makers analyzing robot sensor data on a mobile device
310 logs pinnedTelemetry
Verified Build
24k+Active Bot Projects
1.2MDaily Commands Sent
64 DaysAvg. Maker Streak
4.9 / 5Community Rating
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