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==Welcome to Vorpal Robotics!==
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Vorpal Robotics is dedicated to creating fun, interactive, classroom-friendly projects based on open source technologies and 3D printing.
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== Vorpal Open Source Projects ==
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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.
  
==Welcome to the Vorpal Robotics Wiki==
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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.
Here you'll find information about projects and products from Vorpal Robotics, LLC, including technical information, free downloads, classroom activity ideas, and more!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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])
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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.
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== Popular Components ==
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
  
Vorpal Robotics is dedicated to creating fun, interactive, classroom and teacher friendly robotics products based on open source technologies and 3D printing. We sell kits as well as fully built robots that can support STEM activities from grade school through middle- and high-school. All of our projects are open source, meaning we provide all the source code and source 3D models free of charge. This allows you to remix, hack, and modify our projects to your heart's content.
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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.
== Vorpal Projects ==
 
Click on any caption below to learn more about the project.
 
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Image:Scamp-Leg-Raised.jpg|link=Vorpal the Hexapod|([[Vorpal The Hexapod|MORE INFO]]) ([https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vorpal-the-hexapod-opts PURCHASE])
 
Image:VaseDazzlerPromoPicture-4-3.jpg|[[Vorpal Vase Dazzler]]
 
Image:Spinner-Lighting-Multicolor-3.jpg|[[Rainbow Fidget Spinner]]
 
 
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Here are some quick links to get you started:
 
*[[Vorpal The Hexapod]] Pre-soldered electrical parts for inexpensive mini-servo 12DOF 3D printed hexapod robots.
 
*[[Vorpal Factory Paired Bluetooth Modules]] has information on how to use our factory paired HC05 Bluetooth Modules for your Arduino or Raspberry Pi (or other microcontroller) projects
 
*[[http://store.vorpalrobotics.com Vorpal Robotics Store]] where you can purchase our projects and products, and many components useful for Arduino, Robotics, and 3D printed projects.
 
  
 
==Vorpal Robotics Forum==
 
==Vorpal Robotics Forum==

Revision as of 03:07, 22 November 2018

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.

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 Vorpal Robotics Store

Vorpal Robotics Forum

You can visit our 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 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.