As well as being available to buy in kit form and also with the PCB pre-built, we have made the cutting files for our Vibrobug Kit available for you to laser cut your own. Before you start you will need to buy:
- 1 x Miniature 3V Vibrating Motor (per Vibrobug).
- 1 x Coin Cell Power Board Kit (per Vibrobug).
- 1 x Coin Cell (per Vibrobug).
- 1 x Pack of M3 Nuts (per 25 Vibrobugs).
- 1 x Pack of 12mm M3 Machine Screws (per 25 Vibrobugs – note: Select 2311 from the Screw Length drop down list).
- Your choice of any colour 3mm Perspex.
You will also need the cutting files, which we have released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License, and the build instructions.
- Click here to download the cutting files.
- Please note if using 2D Design the .dxf file can be opened by using File -> Import.
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Click here to download the full build instructions.
Of course by buying the parts separately, as well as saving money, you also have the opportunity to design your own unique Vibrobug. To give you some inspiration see these images from Mr Cluney (@cluneyd) baloe, which he has been working on with his year 8 students in SolidWorks.

