How to Make an OwlBot – Part 1: Motion Sensing
Part 1 of the OwlBot project starts off getting the prototype to sense motion using an HC-SR501 PIR sensor. The start of the Arduino code begins here for the OwlBot’s ability to become lifelike!
How to Make an OwlBot – Part 2: Making Sounds
Part 2 of the OwlBot project continues with getting the prototype to make sounds from a DFPlayer Pro Mini MP3 Player to a pair of speakers when motion is detected by the PIR sensor.
How to Make an OwlBot – Part 3: Flashing Red LED Eyes
Part 3 of the OwlBot project continues with adding a couple of red LEDs to the prototype circuit. Once installed, we update the code and get the LEDs to flash on and off at a rapid pace! These will act as the OwlBot’s eyes later in the finished project.
How to Make an OwlBot – Part 4: Upgrading the Power Supply
Part 4 of the OwlBot project continues with upgrading the power supply of the OwlBot prototype circuit. With all the stuff we’re going to add to it, and what we’ve done so far, we’re going to need more power!
How to Make an OwlBot – Part 5: Mechanical Movement
Part 5 of the OwlBot project continues with adding a couple of solenoids to the prototype circuit, as well as a DC motor with propeller to add a bit of movement for the OwlBot. At this point in the project, we’re pretty much done with all that we’ll add to the prototype circuit of the OwlBot. We’re that much closer to creating a completed OwlBot!