Make Scribblebots

How to build a ScribbleBot

1. Attach washer to motor

   Wrap a piece of tape around your motor shaft like a flag, and sandwich a metal washer between two layers to attach a weight to the motor. This off-center weight will create the vibration for our Scribblebot!

2. Thread wires

   Take the black and red wires from your battery holder and thread them through the terminals on your motor (the small flaps that look like ears)

3. Attach wires to terminals

   Tuck in the wires or twist them around the terminals to make sure they stay secure. You want the wire to stay touching the terminals, even when your robot starts buzzing around!

4. Place motor on cup

   Place your motor on top of the cup with the shaft hanging over the edge so the tape and washer can spin freely.

5. Attach motor with tape

   Tape the motor and battery holder to the top of your cup. Make sure you use enough tape to keep things strong, but leave room for your battery and the spinning washer.

6. Attach Markers

   Tape the markers to the outside of your cup like a 3-legged stool. Make sure each marker is even and the caps are all below the rim of the cup so they can easily be uncapped.

7. Decorate ScribbleBot

   Now decorate with googly eyes and washi tape to give your Scribblebot some personality! (optional)

8. Add the battery

   Make sure nothing is blocking the rotation of your flag. Then add in the battery with the negative side facing the spring, and watch your Scribblebot come to life!