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==Welcome to Vorpal Robotics!==
Vorpal Robotics is dedicated to creating fun, interactive, classroom-friendly projects based on open source technologies and 3D printing.

== Vorpal Open Source Projects ==
Our projects combine 3D printing along with electronics to help you create amazing things. All of our projects are open source and do not use any proprietary components. We do provide convenient kits that include everything you need in a single package, or individual components if you want to source some from us and some from other places.

Click on the image to go to the Wiki page for each project, click on the caption PURCHASE link to go to the online store for that project's kit of parts.
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Image:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|link=Vorpal The Hexapod|'''Vorpal The Hexapod Kit'''<br>([[Vorpal The Hexapod|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-the-hexapod-opts PURCHASE])<br>Our flagship project!
Image:Grip-picture-color.JPG|link=Hexapod Grip Arm|'''Hexapod Grip Arm Kit'''<br>([[Hexapod Grip Arm|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/hexapod-grip-arm-kit PURCHASE])<br>Our flagship project!
Image:Megapod-With-Vorpal-Comparison-scaled.jpg|link=Max The Megapod|'''Max The Megapod Kit'''<br>([[Max The Megapod|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-the-megapod-pre-order PURCHASE])<br>Double the size and ten times the fun!
Image:Child+Giga+Mega+Hexa.jpg|link=Gidget The Gigapod|'''Gidget The Gigapod Kit'''<br>([[Gidget The Gigapod|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/gidget-the-gigapod-kit PURCHASE])<br>Great for public demonstrations, Maker Spaces, and turning heads!
Image:VaseDazzlerPromoPicture-4-3.jpg|link=Vorpal Vase Dazzler|'''Vorpal Vase Dazzler Kit'''<br>([[Vorpal Vase Dazzler|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vase-dazzler-kit-no-soldering-required PURCHASE])
Image:Spinner-Lighting-Multicolor-3.jpg|link=Rainbow Fidget Spinner|'''Rainbow Fidget Spinner Kit'''<br>([[Rainbow Fidget Spinner|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/rainbow-fidget-spinner-maker-kit PURCHASE])


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Most projects are available both as "Maker Kits" that do not inclue the 3D printed parts, and also as "Complete" kits that do include the 3D printed parts.

== Popular Components ==
We also sell parts that are generally useful for robotics and electronics based projects that may or may not include 3D printed structures. Here are a few of the most popular, a complete
list is on the [http://store.vorpalrobotics.com Vorpal Robotics Store]
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HC05-PAIR-STORE.png|link=Vorpal Factory Paired Bluetooth Modules|'''Factory Paired Bluetooth Modules'''<br>([[Vorpal Factory Paired Bluetooth Modules|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/pair-of-hc05-bluetooth-modules-factory-configured PURCHASE])<br>Preconfigured modules automatically pair on boot giving you a transparent wireless connection.

Vorpal-Brand-MG90-cropped.jpg|link=Vorpal MG90 Micro Servo|'''Vorpal MG90 Micro Servo'''<br>([[Vorpal MG90 Micro Servo|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-brand-mg90-micro-servos PURCHASE])<br>Micro servo specifically designed for small robotics projects like our hexapod, manufactured by Tower Pro for Vorpal Robotics!

Hexapod-electrical-system.jpg|link=Vorpal Factory Paired Bluetooth Modules|'''Regulated Electrical System'''<br>([[Vorpal Regulated Electrical System|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-hexapod-electrical-system PURCHASE])<br>Several choices for battery holder, 5V3A BEC for power regulation, and a nice on/off switch for your projects.

DPAD-Button-Module.jpg|link=DPAD Button Module|'''DPAD Button Module'''<br>([[DPAD Button Module|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-dpad-button-module PURCHASE])<br>Four directional buttons plus one extra to activate an actuator, and it only requires a single analog port and a few "if" statements to decode which button is pressed.

Button-Matrix-4x4.jpg|link=Button Matrix 4x4|'''Button Matrix 4x4'''<br>([[Button Matrix 4x4|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/button-matrix-4x4 PURCHASE])<br>Sixteen buttons that can be individually accessed, including the ability to detect when multiple buttons are held down at the same time. Requires 8 analog or digital ports (any combination) to decode.
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==Vorpal Robotics Forum==
You can visit our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/vorpal-robotics-forum VORPAL ROBOTICS FORUM] to get online support and share ideas about Vorpal Robotics products.

== What's With the Funny Names? ==
The word Vorpal comes from the classic Lewis Carroll nonsense poem ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabberwocky Jaberwocky]''. The word Vorpal represents a powerful weapon used to slay an evil monster, the fearsome Jabberwock. To us, it symbolizes using powerful technologies to solve problems. See [[Jaberwocky by Lewis Carroll]].