The short version
Solar-powered analog robot build using a soldering iron and a few components.
From the HackerLinks archive
Photovore BEAM robot
Solar-powered analog robot build using a soldering iron and a few components.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-11-01
Last seen:2026-11-01
Times seen:1
Website:youtube.com
Why it caught our attention
An enthusiastic hands-on recommendation offers a small physical robotics project.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-11-01
“Highly recommend the photovore BEAM robot if you’ve got a soldering iron. It requires a small solar cell and a few analog components from online suppliers like Digikey.”
gfat · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Simple circuits can create complex behaviors
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