Building robots

These tutorials guide you through building physical robots with OctoMY™.

Pro Tip

Start with a simple wheeled robot to learn the basics. You can always add more complex hardware like arms and sensors later. The basic wheeled robot tutorial is designed for absolute beginners.

Tutorials

Tutorial	Description
Basic wheeled robot	Build a simple two-wheel differential drive robot
Arduino integration	Connect Arduino-based motor controllers
Sensor setup	Add distance sensors, cameras, and other inputs
Traxxas RC car example	Complete configuration example for an RC car robot

Building robots overview

Did You Know?

OctoMY™ supports multiple hardware architectures. Whether you're using Arduino, Raspberry Pi GPIO, or commercial servo controllers like Servotor32, the configuration process follows the same pattern.

Prerequisites

Completed getting started tutorials
Basic electronics knowledge
Access to robot hardware (motors, controllers, chassis)

What you'll learn

By completing these tutorials, you will:

Connect motors and motor controllers to your Agent
Configure actuators in OctoMY™'s hardware settings
Set up sensors for feedback and autonomy
Test and calibrate your hardware
Understand the ArduMY protocol for Arduino communication

Hardware requirements

Component	Purpose	Example
Chassis	Robot body/frame	3D printed, RC car, kit
Motors	Movement	DC motors, servos
Controller	Motor driver	L298N, Arduino + ArduMY
Power	Electricity	LiPo battery, USB power bank
Computer	Runs Agent	Raspberry Pi, Android phone