Show HN: JBR-001 – An open-source 3D printable desktop robot
JBR-001 is an open-source, 3D-printable desktop companion robot powered by the Arduino UNO Q, featuring modular components for education and makers.
summary is enough The project provides straightforward open-source robot blueprints, while the comments offer useful critique on hardware costs and design limitations.
summary
JBR-001 is an open-source 3D-printable desktop companion robot built around the Arduino UNO Q and Modulino hardware. The project aims to make robotics and edge AI accessible for hobbyists and educational use. Commenters discuss the proprietary nature and high cost of the UNO Q board compared to cheap clones, alongside design critiques regarding its non-walking legs.
key points
- Powered by the Arduino UNO Q and Modulino modular hardware components.
- Features 3D-printable body files and open-source GitHub code for customisation.
- Community discussion highlights cost barriers due to the lack of cheap clones for the UNO Q SoC.
who should read it
Makers, educators, and hobbyists interested in desktop robotics and Arduino projects.
discussion positive
consensus
Commenters generally like the open-source and educational aspect of building it with kids, but debate the accessibility and cost of the required Arduino UNO Q board.
pushback
Some critics argue that the robot's stationary legs are misleading since it cannot actually walk, while others lament the lack of cheap Chinese clones for the chosen SoC.
I’m sad that it uses the Uno Q. I really dislike the uno Q, since it uses QC SoC, which means no cheap Chinese clone, which is not very accessible to everyone.
It raises a practical critique about the Arduino UNO Q's lack of cheap clone alternatives, impacting accessibility for developers in developing countries.
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