Qwerkbot Classic
The Qwerkbot Classic is the simplest mobile robot that you can build using a Qwerk processor. Utilizing the holes in the Qwerk enclosure as mount points for two motors and a caster the Qwerkbot recipe literally turns your Qwerk into a robot.
Once you have constructed your Qwerkbot and turned it on, it will automatically search for a wireless network and connect to the Internet. You can then use our software to drive it from any computer with a web browser and Internet connection, even if you and the robot are not in the same place. There’s no need to write or compile any software (of course, you can write your own software if you desire, because all our code is open-source).
Required Tools
| Image | Tool | Source | Part Number | Price |
|---|
 | #1 Phillips Screwdriver | McMaster | 5682A27 | $3.20 |
 | 3/32" Allen Wrench | McMaster | 7391A51 | $1.04 |
 | Crescent Wrench | McMaster | 5385A12 | $11.31 |
 | Needle-nose Pliers | McMaster | 5783A2 | $14.60 |
 | #4 Flathead Screwdriver | McMaster | 52985A13 | $2.81 |
 | Wire Stripper | Jameco | 215888 | $3.95 |
| Ruler |
 | Scissors |
Required Parts
| Image | Part | Source | Part Number | Quantity | Price |
|---|
 | Qwerk | Charmed Labs | {qty} | $330 |
 | Qwerk Power Cable | Charmed Labs | {qty} | Included in Qwerk 1.2 kit |
 | Qwerk Power Connector Housing (Qwerk 1.1 only) | Charmed Labs | {qty} | Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit |
 | Qwerk Power Connector crimps (Qwerk 1.1 Only) | Charmed Labs | {qty} | Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit |
 | Logitech Communicate STX Webcam | Amazon | {qty} | $42.49 |
 | Zonet ZEW2501 802.11G Wireless 54 Mbps USB Adapter | Amazon | {qty} | $25.99 |
 | 7.2V 1500mAH or similar RC Car Batteries | Tower Hobbies | LXERB4 | {qty} | $7.99 |
 | NiCd Battery Charger | Tower Hobbies | LXJC33 | {qty} | $19.99 |
 | Male Kyosho Battery Connector (Qwerk 1.1 only) | Tower Hobbies | LXD173 | {qty} | $1.49 |
 | Motor Mount | Lynxmotion | MMT-02 | {qty} | $7.95 |
 | Wheel Hubs | Lynxmotion | HUB-02 | {qty} | $8.00 |
 | Wheels | Lynxmotion | BBT-01 | {qty} | $15.75 |
 | Motor | Jameco | 253446 | {qty} | $18.95 |
 | Electrical Tape | McMaster | 76455A11 | {qty} | $1.51 |
 | 4-40 x 3/8" Screws | McMaster | 90272A108 | {qty} | $1.53 |
 | 4-40 x 1 1/2" Screws | McMaster | 91772A119 | {qty} | $4.88 |
 | 4-40 Washers | McMaster | 92917A110 | {qty} | $1.04 |
 | 4-40 Lock Washers | McMaster | 91102A720 | {qty} | $0.53 |
 | 4-40 Nuts | McMaster | 90480A005 | {qty} | $0.70 |
 | Caster | McMaster | 24215T44 | {qty} | $1.04 |
 | Zip Ties | McMaster | 7130K52 | {qty} | $1.87 |
 | Motor Crimps | McMaster | 69525K11 | {qty} | $3.79 |
 | Furniture Pad | McMaster | 2387T41 | {qty} | $4.04 |
 | Green Stranded 22 AWG Cable | McMaster | 7587K52 | {qty} | $0.74 |
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