How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator - Part 1: Motion...
271 views · Dec 21, 2024 motbots.com
This is the first video (Part 1) of a series of tutorials on how to build an OwlBot. In this project we’re going to be performing the initial steps of what will eventually be the OwlBot. The OwlBot will be a device (robot/animatronic) that can be used as a bird intimidation tool to scare away pesky birds in the yard, around the house or barn, at restaurants, or in trees, bushes, and gardens. Hence, the phrase, “The Bird Intimidator”. During the prototype process of making the OwlBot, I will be using the help of a previous project that was built, The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard (TUDIY), to help in the prototyping process. I've provided the links to this project below. If you didn't make your own 3220-point breadboard, then don't worry! You can use just about any ole' generic breadboard you got laying around and still participate in this project. You can obtain everything you need to follow along on this build at the given links below. Video for Our Website Page: "How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator – Part 1: Motion Sensing" Page URL: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/ Description: This is a supplemental video for a post made on our website. Website: https://motbots.com PARTS LIST: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Parts_List TOOLS USED: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Tools_Used_in_Project_Optional CODE FOR OWLBOT (Motbots): https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Programming_the_Arduino_to_Sense_Motion CODE FOR OWLBOT (GitHub): https://github.com/Motbots/owlbot-remote Possible Errors in Code and How to Fix Them: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-1-motion-sensing/#Possible_Errors_and_How_to_Fix_Them The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard: https://motbots.com/the-ultimate-diy-3220-point-breadboard/ PLAYLIST (The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXoXZro7IN0e-cALhowH6yLL0Qi-3BJhe 🦉 Fake Great Horned Owl Decoy: https://amzn.to/41AppH5 🖱️ Motbots Desk Mouse Pad: https://motbots.printify.me/product/15039437/motbots-desk-mouse-pad EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: Motbots may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:39 - Intro 0:40 - 2:24 - Plastic Great Horned Owl Figure 2:25 - 3:50 - What We'll Be Adding to the Owl Figure to Make an OwlBot 3:51 - 7:35 - Items Used for Prototype for Part One of Build 7:36 - 9:29 - The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard 9:30 - 13:41 - Step 1: Connecting 9V Power to the Breadboard 13:42 - 17:44 - Step 2: Setting up the Arduino for Power 17:45 - 23:48 - Step 3: Setting up 5V Power From the Arduino 23:49 - 35:21 - Step 4: Connecting the PIR Sensor 35:22 - 37:15 - Copy and Paste the Arduino Code 37:16 - 44:14 - Review of the Code 44:15 - 45:00 - Connecting the Arduino to Compile and Upload the Code 45:01 - 45:13 - Compiling and Uploading the Code 45:14 - 45:43 - Observing the Printouts to the Serial Monitor 45:44 - 47:31 - Overview of What We've Done so Far for Part 1 47:32 - 48:34 - What's Next #motbots #motivatedrobotics #owlbot #bird #intimidator #owl #greathornedowl #circuit #prototype #ultimate #diy #breadboard #arduino #arduinoproject #motionsensor #diyrobotics #animatronics #commissionearned
How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator - Part 2: Making...
209 views · Jan 7, 2025 motbots.com
This is the second video (Part 2) of a series of tutorials on how to build an OwlBot. In this project we’re going to be performing the next step of what will eventually be the OwlBot. The OwlBot will be a device (robot/animatronic) that can be used as a bird intimidation tool to scare away pesky birds in the yard, around the house or barn, at restaurants, or in trees, bushes, and gardens. Hence, the phrase, “The Bird Intimidator”. During the prototype process of making the OwlBot, I will be using the help of a previous project that was built, The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard (TUDIY), to help in the prototyping process. I've provided the links to this project below. If you didn't make your own 3220-point breadboard, then don't worry! You can use just about any ole' generic breadboard you got laying around and still participate in this project. You can obtain everything you need to follow along on this build at the given links below. Video for Our Website Page: "How to Make an OwlBot: The Bird Intimidator – Part 2: Making Sounds" Page URL: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/ Description: This is a supplemental video for a post made on our website. Website: https://motbots.com __________________________ PROJECT INFO __________________________ PARTS LIST: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/#Parts_List TOOLS USED: https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/#Tools_Used_in_Project CODE FOR OWLBOT (Motbots): https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/#Programming_the_Arduino_to_Make_Sounds CODE FOR OWLBOT (GitHub): https://github.com/Motbots/owlbot-remote The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard: https://motbots.com/the-ultimate-diy-3220-point-breadboard/ PLAYLIST (The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXoXZro7IN0e-cALhowH6yLL0Qi-3BJhe __________________________ LINKS TO PROJECT STEPS __________________________ 🔗 Soldering the Header Pins to the DFPlayer Pro (Steps 1 - 3): https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/#Soldering_the_Header_Pins_to_the_DFPlayer_Pro ▶️ Trick to Soldering Header Pins to a PCB Module Board (DFPlayer Pro Mini MP3 Player): https://youtu.be/51rSIyM7UZo 🔗 Step 7 – Loading an MP3 File Onto the DFPlayer Pro (Owl Sound MP3 File Can Be Found Here): https://motbots.com/owlbot-part-2-making-sounds/#Step_7_%E2%80%93_Loading_an_MP3_File_Onto_the_DFPlayer_Pro __________________________ ITEMS FOR PROJECT __________________________ 🔊 DFRobot DFPlayer Pro Mini MP3 Player (DFR0768): https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2232.html?tracking=DiKm0pdZdYvxZfZ25Y65e2w67ZjeejfFgPv83GFI28803s1lhS9m96RlSPLoyfsG 🦉 Fake Great Horned Owl Decoy: https://amzn.to/41AppH5 __________________________ ITEMS IN VIDEO __________________________ 👕 Motbots T-Shirt: https://motbots.com/shop/ 🖱️ Motbots Desk Mouse Pad: https://motbots.printify.me/product/15039437/motbots-desk-mouse-pad __________________________ MORE INFO __________________________ EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: Motbots may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:36 - Intro 0:37 - 1:22 - What We Did in Part 1 of the OwlBot Project 1:23 - 2:05 - Goal for Part 2 of the OwlBot Project 2:06 - 2:53 - DFRobot DFPlayer Pro Mini MP3 Player 2:54 - 3:38 - Alternative DFRobot MP3 Player 3:39 - 4:15 - More on DFPlayer Pro 4:16 - 5:20 - Discussing the Header Pins of the DFPlayer Pro 5:21 - 6:49 - The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard (TUDIY) 6:50 - 7:42 - Overview Look at the Breadboard 7:43 - 9:12 - A Closer Look at the DFPlayer Pro Mini MP3 Player 9:13 - 10:57 - The First Few Steps 10:58 - 13:13 - Step 4: Seating the DFPlayer Pro Onto the Breadboard 13:14 - 15:56 - Step 5: Connecting the DFPlayer Pro to Power 15:57 - 20:57 - Step 6: Connecting the DFPlayer Pro's RX and TX Pins 20:58 - 23:32 - Step 7: Loading an MP3 File Onto the DFPlayer Pro 23:33 - 30:03 - Step 8: Connecting the Speakers to the DFPlayer Pro 30:04 - 32:05 - Programming the Arduino to Make Sounds 32:06 - 45:15 - Reviewing the Code 45:16 - 47:27 - Uploading Code and Fixing Possible Errors 47:28 - 49:29 - ERROR: "Bad CPU Type in Executable" on macOS (FIXED) 49:30 - 52:02 - COMPILATION ERROR: "No Such File or Directory" (FIXED) 52:03 - 53:50 - Testing What We've Done 53:51 - 1:00:03 - Improving Sound Quality on the DFPlayer Pro 1:00:04 - 1:00:48 - What's Next in the Project 1:00:49 - 1:01:24 - Audio Comparison of Speaker Sound Quality 1:01:25 - 1:02:19 - Final Remarks #motbots #motivatedrobotics #owlbot #bird #intimidator #owl #greathornedowl #circuit #prototype #ultimate #diy #breadboard #arduino #arduinoproject #dfrobot #mp3player #diyrobotics #animatronics #commissionearned