# Vibro-bugz ## Materials / Tools My first introduction to [Bristlebots](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2007/bristlebot-a-tiny-directional-vibrobot/)...  was way back in 2007 - it's amazing to see the variety of creations grown from the roots of that project.  _Here is my variation on a theme._ ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/737/medium800thumb/components_buzz.jpg?1464301626) The materials / tools list is pretty short...  - [Soldering Iron](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1204) / [Solder](https://www.adafruit.com/product/145) - [Flush Wire Cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) - [Needlenose Pliers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/146) - [22AWG Solid-core Wire](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2986) - [Pager Motor](http://amzn.com/B00O9W8ZL6) - [CR2032 Battery](http://amzn.com/B002B8QV1G) - [Googly Eyes](http://www.michaels.com/creatology-assorted-wiggle-eyes/10043489.html#q=assorted+wiggle+eyes&start=3) - [Zip Ties](http://www.michaels.com/craft-smart-craft-ties-small-primary-assortment/10366594.html) - Hot-glue / Super Glue From start to finish, it shouldn't take more than 1/2 hour to 3D print your parts and assemble a Vibro-bug. Small and simple projects... can be great fun! # Vibro-bugz ## 3D Printing So... I ran into a cute [Bristlebot](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:282610)model on Thingiverse, and made a few changes - to reduce the bill of material and simplify assembly. Feel free to edit / re-mix my [re-mix](https://tinkercad.com/things/8RCOsV0OLjL) on Tinkercad... ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/712/medium800/components_bugz_tcad.png?1464158135) Or download the ready-to-print file below - what color filament are you going to use? ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/685/medium800/components_IMG_8955.jpg?1464156630) [vibro_bot.stl](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/715/original/vibro_bot.stl?1464252471) # Vibro-bugz ## Motor Grab some solid-core 22AWG wire... in contrast or compliment to your bug body.  ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/711/medium800/components_IMG_9037.jpg?1464157776) Cut two 35mm lengths. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/686/medium800/components_IMG_8973.jpg?1464156666) Remove ~5mm of insulation on the top with wire strippers or gently roll the wire with a razor-knife. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/687/medium800/components_IMG_8977.jpg?1464156684) Remove ~15mm of insulation on the bottom with wire strippers or the same roll-and-cut technique shown above. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/688/medium800/components_IMG_8978.jpg?1464156694) Which will leave ~15mm of insulation in the middle-ish of the wire. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/689/medium800/components_IMG_8982.jpg?1464156706) Slap some flux on the pager motor contacts and the wire. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/690/medium800/components_IMG_8967.jpg?1464156718) Match the angle of the motor contacts by bending the ends of the wire a bit. Be gentle, too much stress on the motor can break the contacts.  ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/691/medium800/components_IMG_8984.jpg?1464156732) Let's make the wire to motor connector bits a little more durable by adding a 6mm length of 1/4 inch shrink-tube. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/692/medium800/components_IMG_8987.jpg?1464156757) Apply heat evenly... and voila! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/693/medium800/components_IMG_8989.jpg?1464156768) Carefully bend both wires 90 degrees to the motor with a pair of needlenose pliers. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/694/medium800/components_IMG_8991.jpg?1464156780) # Vibro-bugz ## Zip-it Good Your motor assembly should fit snug in the bug body...  ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/695/medium800/components_IMG_8995.jpg?1464156805) Passing the two wires through the holes in the middle - just make sure at this point that the end of the motor spins freely. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/696/medium800/components_IMG_8996.jpg?1464156814) Zip-ties come in a plethora of colors these days... I think I'll stick with orange. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/702/medium800/components_IMG_9045.jpg?1464156911) Zip-it... zip-it good... on both sides. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/697/medium800/components_IMG_9004.jpg?1464156824) Bend your wires up and over the battery compartment. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/699/medium800/components_IMG_9006.jpg?1464156867) Continuing into the indentations / wire guides on top.  ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/700/medium800/components_IMG_9012.jpg?1464156883) Make sure that your wire makes solid contact with the CR2032 battery. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/701/medium800/components_IMG_9014.jpg?1464156893) # Vibro-bugz ## Googly Eyes It's time to add a dash of personality... you will need a dab of hot-glue or super glue for this step. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/703/medium800/components_IMG_9016.jpg?1464157540) I like to spread-out a bag of assorted googly eyes on the table - and let awesome happen. "The eyes are the window of the soul." ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/704/medium800/components_IMG_9021.jpg?1464157549) One eye. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/705/medium800/components_IMG_9023.jpg?1464157561) Two eye. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/706/medium800/components_IMG_9025.jpg?1464157573) Little eye. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/707/medium800/components_IMG_9026.jpg?1464157591) BIG. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/708/medium800/components_IMG_9028.jpg?1464157729) Be creative and have fun... ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/709/medium800/components_IMG_9029.jpg?1464157741) I wonder what a Vibro-bug would look like with eyes all over? ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/032/710/medium800/components_IMG_9040.jpg?1464157751) ## Featured Products ### Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade) [Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1204) Known by engineers for making excellent quality tools & soldering irons! 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