Dev Log #1 – Designing the Self-Leveling Robot

Today I began work on my PID self-leveling robot project. The first step was designing the robot in CAD and deciding what components would be included in the final build. I spent time planning the overall structure, thinking about where the motors, battery, controller, and sensors would be mounted to keep the robot balanced and compact.

After finalizing the concept, I created the 3D models for the main structural parts and prepared them for assembly. A major focus was making sure the design would be sturdy while keeping the center of gravity in a good position for balancing.

Once the modeling was complete, I started assembling the printed and purchased components to verify that everything fit together correctly. This stage helped identify areas that may need adjustments before moving on to electronics integration and PID tuning.

Next steps include completing the mechanical assembly, mounting the electronics, and beginning development of the balancing algorithm.