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This is Probebot 1, a robotic sculpture built on commission. It is designed around a triple symetry and employs 4 popular BEAM circuits. First, there is the 3 LED power indicators made from a pochmark arrangement. The micro LEDs are wired straight to the solar cell and have a 1F gold cap as a buffer. The LEDs remain lit while under a light source and still glow brightly for around 15 minutes after the bot is removed from the light. The second circuit is a common 1381 J solar engine hooked to a pager motor. It spins the central antenna every few seconds in full sun. The last two circuits are Wilf's SIMD1 hooked to a standard Bicore LED flasher. The circuit activates in the dark and flashes two micro LEDs for hours. The body of the bot is made from the storage caps. There are 7 capacitors in all, 3- 3300uF caps, 3- 1F gold caps in the button package, and 1- 1F gold cap in the AL package. The circuits are all hidden behind hinged panels that allow a peak at the probe's guts. The SIMD1 is at the bottom under the cone shape. The cone opens into three equal pieces that hinge upward. The 1381 solar engine and Bicore lie behind their own panels on two of the three sides of the bot. The third panel opens into a retractable arm that extends outward like a testing device. The frame and legs are made from paper clips and aluminum tubing. The legs each have a mini shock absorber that allows the leg to compress like a suspension system when the knee joint is pressed.

These are the LED power indicators. There is one mounted on each side of the bots main body for a total of three. A small panel has been added over and under the LEDs. The top panel shades the LED so it is more visible. The bottom panel has a piece of mirror finish material on it also enhancing the glowing effect.

This is the panel covering the Bicore. Once opened, the Bicore becomes very visible. The power leads run down to the SIMD1 underneath.

This is the retractable/extendable  arm. It fits snuggly into the space provided by the caps. The finish panel is part of the arm itself and closes neatly over the arm when retracted.

This is the 1381-J solar engine. It projects through the panel when closed to add a bit of complexity to the panel.

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