RunMyRobot

Hardware

internet-controlled robot

SHOW HN2016

162points
32comments
#199of 2,264 in 2016
Top 9%of 2016 by points

How HN took it

LovedMost comments that take a side are positive

14 positive, 5 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 20 comments about the project. Thread score +0.51.

Idea: 6 for, 0 againstExecution: 4 for, 1 againstDocs: 1 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 1 for, 0 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 against

The thread, comment by comment

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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker

What HN said

What people liked

  • Impressive, fun demo of live robot control

    From 3 comments
  • Good hardware choices, especially using Android phones

    From 2 comments
    • What an awesome project. I love that you leveraged android devices. Has everything you need for execution. Well done!!
      moondev on HN
    • This is exactly what I have been looking for, reasonable hardware that I can put together with a drivable car/robot that I can have fun programming. I will watch your video and…
      NotSammyHagar on HN

Objections

  • Console logging of every move request left in code

    From 1 comment
    • you seem to be console.logging every move request you register, not sure if you mean to do that or left something in from dev
      taternuts on HN

Requests

  • Build instructions and parts list

    From 2 comments
  • Private home-camera version with own server

    From 1 comment
    • Is your software open source or available, it looks like it's python from the video. I want to buy your kit, but I'd like to build a robot that drives around my house while we…
      NotSammyHagar on HN

Questions

  • Is the software open source?

    From 1 comment
    • Is your software open source or available, it looks like it's python from the video. I want to buy your kit, but I'd like to build a robot that drives around my house while we…
      NotSammyHagar on HN

Alternatives named

  • Burger King subservientchicken.com

    From 1 comment
    • This reminds me of Burger King's subservientchicken.com, except theirs was prerecorded video. This is way cooler.
      jonaf on HN
  • Twitch Plays Pokemon style crowd control

    From 1 comment

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