Building Munchie Mk2: The Not-So-Smooth Journey of Crafting a Grocery-Buddy Robot
Mohammad Abu-Shaaban Mohammad Abu-Shaaban

Building Munchie Mk2: The Not-So-Smooth Journey of Crafting a Grocery-Buddy Robot

Get ready to meet Munchie Mk2, the grocery-bot that’s over-engineered, under-budgeted, and probably a little too ambitious for its own good. With an aluminum frame, plywood panels, and hoverboard motors, Munchie isn’t just here to carry groceries—it’s here to make grocery shopping a full-on adventure. In anticipation of the first episode, we’re diving into the unconventional design choices and questionable decisions that went into making Munchie Mk2 the over-the-top grocery assistant you didn’t know you needed. Spoiler: there’s a servo-controlled suspension, and yes, it might be overkill.

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Building Munchie: A DIY Candy-Dispensing Halloween Bot!
Mohammad Abu-Shaaban Mohammad Abu-Shaaban

Building Munchie: A DIY Candy-Dispensing Halloween Bot!

Looking to add a tech twist to Halloween? Meet Munchie, my DIY candy-dispensing robot powered by AI! Built for fun and interaction, Munchie hands out treats with personality, lighting up the faces of trick-or-treaters with animated expressions and responsive movements. In this post, I’ll break down how I brought this unique Halloween bot to life—from designing the chassis to coding a candy dispenser and programming a personality that charms everyone. Whether you're into robotics, DIY projects, or just love Halloween, join me on this journey of bringing Munchie to life!

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