Flower
8-10 Hours
$725/unit
Intermediate
The Flower is a stationary robot with seven degrees of freedom. Once you have built the Flower, you can use TeRK’s Robot Universal Remote and Flower Power software to program its movements. You can program your Flower to rise or wilt and program the motions of its petals. Because the Flower is equipped with IR sensors on three of its petals, it can track objects moving in front of it. It can even catch a lightweight ball.
Required Tools
| Image | Tool | Source | Part Number | Price |
 | #1 Phillips Screwdriver | McMaster | 5682A27 | $3.20 |
 | #00 Philips Screwdriver (Qwerk 1.1 only) | McMaster | 5682A27 | $3.20 |
 | #4 Flathead Screwdriver | McMaster | 52985A13 | $2.81 |
 | Wire Stripper | Jameco | 215888 | $3.95 |
 | Hot Glue Gun | Local craft store | | $2-$10 |
 | Scissors | | | |
 | Pen | | | |
 | Pencil | | | |
 | Computer | | | |
Required Parts
| Image | Part | Source | Part Number | Quantity | Price |
 | Qwerk Power Connector Housing (Qwerk 1.1 only) | Charmed Labs | | 1 | Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit |
 | Qwerk Power Connector crimps (Qwerk 1.1 Only) | Charmed Labs | | 2 | Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit |
 | Male Kyosho Battery Connector (Qwerk 1.1 only) | Tower Hobbies | LXD173 | 1 | $1.49 |
 | Female Kyosho Battery Connector | Tower Hobbies | LXD171 / LXD169 | 1 | $1.49 |
 | Female Coaxial Cable | QS Radio | DC-JACK-25 | 1 | $5.00 |
 | AC Power Adapter (12V, 5A) / High Power Alternative (for high-power projects) | Mini-Box | Listed under "Products" > "Power supplies (mini)" > "AC-DC 12V-5A" | 1 | $25.00 |
 | Sharp GP2D120 IR Sensors | Acroname | R146-GP2D120 | 3 | $12.50 |
 | Aluminum Tubing Connector Hub | Lynxmotion | HUB-08 | 4 hubs | $8.00 |
 | Hexagon Aluminum Hub Connector | Lynxmotion | AHC-03 | 1 | $19.95 |
 | Aluminum Multi-Purpose Servo Bracket | Lynxmotion | ASB-04 | 1 | $11.95 |
 | Aluminum "L" Connector Bracket | Lynxmotion | ASB-06 | 15 | $5.95 |
 | Aluminum "C" Servo Bracket | Lynxmotion | ASB-03 | 1, min 2 | $7.95 |
 | Load Balancing Spring - 1.5", 1.58lb | Lynxmotion | SPR-01 | 2 | $1.95 |
   | 8-ohm Round Speaker | Mouser | 253-2015, 253-2020, 253-2022, 253-2025, 253-2030, 25SP024, or one comparable | Optional | $2.00-3.00 |
 | Green Stranded 22 AWG Cable | McMaster | 7587K52 | 40 in., at least 10 ft. (optional) | $0.74 |
 | Male Kyosho Battery Connector (only for Qwerk 1.1) | McMaster | 7108K81 | 2, min 100 | $3.74 |
 | 2-56 x 3/8" Screws | McMaster | 90272A079 | 2 | $2.43 |
 | 2-56 Lock Washers | McMaster | 91102A710 | 2 | $2.76 |
 | Double-sided Foam Tape | McMaster | 7598A912 | 1.5 yd. | $5.43 |
 | Electrical Tape | McMaster | 76455A11 | 1 (optional) | $1.51 |
 | Elmer's Glue or Fabric Glue | McMaster (or local office supply store) | 7516A1 | 1 (optional) | $2.47 |
 | Ethernet Cable | Local office or computer supply store | | 1 | $7.00-15.00 |
 | Felt, Construction Paper or Fabric in colors of your choice | Local craft or art supply store | | One 2.5 in. square, one 5 in. x 10 in. piece | $0.40 |
 | #2 Conservation Board | Local craft or art supply store | | 1 | |
| Paper (to print out or design your template) | Local craft or art supply store | | 1 | |
 | Craft / Decorative Supplies | Local craft or art supply store | | 1 | |
 | Flower Pot or Box (at least 5 13/16" x 5 1/16"; larger if you're using a wireless adapter) | Local craft or garden supply store | | 1 | |
 | Household Cleaner | | | 1 | |
The quantities mentioned here are the minimum required for the recipe. In some cases, you will be subject to a minimum purchase of more than these quantities
The Ethernet cable is the quickest and most reliable method of connecting your robot to the Internet. However, if you prefer a wireless Internet connection, please see a list of our supported devices.
The LXD169 part from Towerhobbies includes both a male and female connector, and costs less than buying these two parts separately.
The speaker is an optional addition to the Flower. However, if you choose to attach a speaker similar to the speaker TeRK recommends, then you will need the 22 AWG cable, electrical tape, and Elmer’s glue to connect the speaker to the Qwerk.
The hot glue gun is an optional tool that you will use to attach felt to the hexagon if you do not attach a speaker to the Flower.
Documents
Download the Petal Template
