
Mel Vallero, Adobe Stock - Vjom
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MATERIALS
» Plastic garbage can with wheels and flip top lid
I used the Toter 32-gallon can.
» Caster wheel, 2" diameter with single stem
» Galvanized metal strap, ⁄"×1½"×10"
» Motors, 12V DC, left-hand (1) and right-hand
(1) I used AM 218-series gearmotors, 116rpm with
64mm shafts, $107 each from robotmarketplace.
com/products/0-218-1003.html. This project will
be much less expensive if you already have some
appropriate motors lying around or can get them
“gently used.”
» Wheels with rubber tread, 8" (2)
» Radio control (R/C) transmitter and receiver,
minimum 3 channel
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