I have always wanted to make a self-balancing robot. This post will be a diary on my journey to making one.
I’ll be updating this post as I go along this journey complete with details of the success and frustrations, pictures and expenses.
December 5, 2017 (Tuesday)
Ordered and paid for LSM9DS1 Breakout board from Circuit-Help. This one has an Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Magnetometer in a single board which would really be helpful for this project.
https://www.circuit-help.com.ph/product/adafruit-9-dof-accelmaggyrotemp-breakout-board-lsm9ds1/
After much research I saw a LSM9DS0 Breakout board in Lazada, much more expensive (₱ 1,446/pc) but has a higher accuracy than the LSM9DS1. Since I already bought the LSM9DS1 Breakout Board I just have to live with my decision.
Expenses for the day
| Adafruit 9-DOF Accel/Mag/Gyro+Temp Breakout Board – LSM9DS1 | ₱ 905 |
| Shipping (via LBC Express) | ₱ 160 |
| TOTAL | ₱ 1,065 |
Total Expense so far: ₱ 1,065
December 6, 2017 (Wednesday)
Circuit-help messaged me that they have already shipped the product. Hopefully, tomorrow it will arrive. Continue reading Project Diary: Self Balancing Robot