This robot as a BIG version of the tiny Bristlebot robot. Using an eccentric drive motor, this robot will show you how a cell phone vibrates by using an off-center weight being slung around by a motor. We built these types of robots in all sizes: from tiny toothbrush versions all the way to large commercial-sized sweeper brooms.


This project is just the right size to give you a fun robot that really works. It’s lightweight enough so you don’t have to use large, expensive motors or power supplies and worry about high voltage… so enjoy!


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Materials:


  • old brush
  • 3V DC motor
  • 9V battery
  • two alligator clip wires
  • wood clothespin
  • hot glue gun


If you haven’t made the Jigglebot yet, make sure you do it soon!
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3 Responses to “Brushbot”

  1. Yes we teach soldering in Unit 14.

  2. talaljabari says:

    you should do a zoom class on sautering

  3. TRACY RAYNOR says:

    Hi this is Skylar:
    Do you know of anything right now that is smaller than a clothespin that can be used to help spin and work the robot?(y)