3D Print Open Source AI Robots

57 stars on GitHub · Apache 2.0 · Josh Pieper / mjbots A compact 2-wheeled robot built around surplus hoverboard hub motors for outdoor and semi-rugged terrain. Designed by Josh Pieper of mjbots. Source: https://github.com/mjbots/hoverbot Capabilities: Hoverboard hub motors (2×) driven by mjbots moteus-c1 brushless FOC controllers (CAN-FD) mjbots pi3hat handles IMU (gyro + accelerometer) and CAN-FD bus aggregation Raspberry Pi 4 runs control software via CAN-FD Fully 3D-printable PETG chassis with M3/M2.5 heat-set inserts Optional GoPro mount for first-person video Runs for hours; handles grass, gravel, and uneven pavement Sourcing heads-up: mjbots specialty parts only — moteus-c1, pi3hat, and powerdist are from mjbots.com, not Amazon 18V drill battery driving 36V-rated motors** — deliberately limited to ~2 m/s top speed, mechanically safe but not stock hoverboard performance