RunMyRobot
Hardware
internet-controlled robot
SHOW HN2016
How HN took it
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
WOOT? This is amazing! One of the best demos I've seen in my life.
diegorbaquero on HNThis is awesome. The real time chat too. Damn!
ge96 on HNCraziest thing in the world. This is actually real.
fiatjaf on HN
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 HNThis 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
Crazy. Are you going to write something about how you built it?
enraged_camel on HNany link to details on what parts you use for these bots?
anon4this1 on HN
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
Twitch Plays Real Life!
fphhotchips on HN