Lesson 03.1 – Programming Your Otto DIY Biped Robot (Block Programming)
Learning to program the OTTO DIY robot : As part of this lesson we will learn how to program the OTTO Robot. You can program the OTTO DIY robot using a couple of different approaches i.e. using a block based programming approach (using Blockly) while advanced users can program OTTO using the Arduino IDE. Let’s look at both the approaches in more detail.
Using Blockly (Beginner, Intermediate users): For most beginners we would recommend going with the block based programming interface called Otto Blockly. Otto Blockly is relatively easy to use, comes with all the libraries and tools you need to program your robot and includes heaps of examples which will help you get started with your learning journey. So if you haven’t programmed before or are just starting with robotics, electronics and are new to programming we would highly recommend getting started with the Otto Blockly interface. Otto Blockly has been designed by Camilla Parra and his team at OTTO DIY Robots.
Check out some relevant learning material created the OTTO DIY project lead here –
Links to downloading Otto Blockly –
- You can access the online Blockly interface here – Otto Blockly
- You can download Otto Blockly here ( Recommended ) – Otto Blockly Download
Here’s what the creators have to say about using OTTO Blockly to program the OTTO DIY robot.
See the instructional video below by the creator of OTTO DIY who offers an in-depth video tutorial on using OTTO Blockly.
Purchasing the OTTO DIY Robot : To learn more about the Otto DIY robot or purchase a off the shelf kit please head over to the OTTO DIY website at www.ottodiy.com. By purchasing the kit you will be supporting Camillo Parra and the rest of the OTTO DIY Robot team. At the OTTO DIY website www.ottodiy.com you also have the option to purchase the kit without the 3D printed parts, print the parts yourself using your own 3D printer at home.
For those interested in downloading the 3D models for printing using your own 3D printer, you will find a number of OTTO DIY robot re-mixes (3D print models) along with the original project at the Printables website (hosted by the guys who own Prusa). So head over to the 3D models hosted at Printables.com website to see all the different variants of the OTTO DIY robot listed there. If you are just wanting to download the parts for the basic Otto DIY Biped Robot then check out the following link at the main OTTO DIY Biped Robot page at the Prusa website.
For Makers, Creators & Innovators – If you are a maker, hacker and want to put together your own 3D printed robot using off the shelf components then check out this article at DIYODE – 2 Legged 3D Printed Robot. You can source all the components, parts listed above from Ebay/Amazon. If you do that, you are responsible for identifying and sourcing relevant parts, however if you purchase the kit from the OTTO DIY website www.ottodiy.com you will get quality parts including support from the OTTO DIY team.
Learn more about the OTTO Biped Project and join the OTTO DIY Robot community here – https://wikifactory.com/+OttoDIY/otto-diy and here https://wikifactory.com/+OttoDIY/otto-diy-plus
What is OTTO DIY – Otto is completely open source, Arduino compatible, 3D printable robot which you can put together yourself. This is robotics and opensource at it’s best. The robot was designed by Camilloa Parra as a social impact mission to create an inclusive environment for all kids. Learn more about OTTO DIY at www.ottodiy.com.