"If I were to start taking care of my grooming, I would no longer be my own self." Einstein

Tools

Digital design for the Hardware Production

• “Inkscape” for svg data for laser cutter
• “TinkerCAD” for 3D printer
• “Cura” is the 3D software coming with the printer itself
• “OnShape” a good CAD alternative

Programming the Remote Control

• johnny-five API
• different hardware plugs and there configuration
• Communication with Firmata Protocol

Node.js

• Only one thread and this one is handled
• Asynchronous event listeners

The Robot

The central unit is a NodeMCU with an underlying RTOS and a Firmata Receiver unit. The file wifiConfig.h configures the wireless connection to upload data and connect the remote.

Hardware

• SumoBot (nodebots.ch)
• NodeMCU ESP8266
• LIS3DH (Accelerometer)
• LED Matrix HT16K33 8x8