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A few days ago we got several ATTiny85 ICs (datasheet) and this is a first video of the small chip in action. Working out the kinks of programming this little guy with an Arduino Uno and getting Arduino libraries to work with it takes a bit of effort and digging around the forums. Still, as a small, light and cheap (can be found for $1.15 online) alternative of an Arduino Uno – it looks very promising! Here is a detailed tutorial on how to program the ATTiny using an Arduino Uno. ...

..or rather what is left from a perfectly decent remote controlled tank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ff5dCPZQmjs Comments Comment by Kevin M on 2012-11-14 13:27:13 -0700 Good movement for the tank. Have some questions about fetish’s though… Looks to be a bit of Rubber and Boots to me!

Not really sure why his creator named him “Bad Boy”. There is actually a smiley face painted on the car! Comments Comment by Wagner on 2012-11-18 13:52:25 -0700 He prefers to be called “The Big Boy” to disguise his true personality.

Objectives: Build a robot that is capable of traversing across an obstacle course. The course is configurable to present at least 3 different routes. The Bot has to attempt crossing each of the 3 course setups. The winning Bot will be the one that has completed all 3 courses in the shortest time. ...