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Making Adabot: Part 2 Overview

Making Adabot: Part 2

Make your bot move, blink, and smile!

by Rick Winscot

published February 17, 2014, last edited March 08, 2024

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Time to make your robot scoot around, blink, and smile.

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We'll put the skin on in part three.

For best results, follow the AdaBot part 1 tutorial first!

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