That is something I'm looking At for the future....I need to get him completed first, then start upgradeing him to Autominous.... maybe a couple years :)Quote:
Originally Posted by crenn
CrazyBillyBob
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That is something I'm looking At for the future....I need to get him completed first, then start upgradeing him to Autominous.... maybe a couple years :)Quote:
Originally Posted by crenn
CrazyBillyBob
Well, if you need a hand in something, I'll always be happy to help, I'm a bit of a robotics 'geek'.
Great...I'll add you to the list (got a few others that volunteered to help if I need it). But It will be a bit till I get back to work on R2.... I'm going to take a few months off, I promised my wife that I'd fix a few things around the house before I dive back into R2 (It was our little deal so that I could blow every thing off for the last four weeks....I mean everything She's great took care of it all!!!!)
I've got a few smaller R2 things to work on (which means there will be some posts here.....just not as many as normal) The outer feet need pined, and I'd like to see the Projector in place real soon. But I'm going step away for a bit (helps keep the burn out away!), But never fear I'll still be here hanging out in the forums!!!
CrazyBillyBob
whoa. wait.....projector.
Ok, I know it only makes sense but that would be amazingly awesome.
Yeah, Go back into my work log, I go into some details on how to make your own.... I think the end cost was less then $50us..... not counting the ac to dc convesion I'm doing (using a boat load of UB LEDS for a light source instead of a bulb). It's built I just need to get the light source installed then the whole projector mounted into R2.
CrazyBillyBob
You know If I ever built an R2, one thing it would have to be able to do is follow me around. Now I have no idea how this could be accomplished, but something like a radio emitter on your person and some kind of receiver that can tell direction and distance in R2 itself. and then a program that tries to maintain x distance away from you at all times. Then you have it setup so it has the follow program active or the remote control active, so if you want to do something you can whip out the remote, other wise he rolls along following you.
I notice in the moving videos the outside leg feet are not aligned with the ground, but aligned with the leg supports, yet I could swear the feet should be parrallel to the ground.
Looks awesome great to see it moving!
Your Absilutly Right, The Foot shells kept moving on me (even though they are Torqued down as tight as I can get them), It's due to the weight of R2 and the speed/Torque that is being transfered as he rounds the corners. That is also why I Want to pin the feet as soon as I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thallion
As for the Auto Track, It's a feature that I've thought about but will only be able to make happen when/ if I make R2 autonimous..... Still Wrastling with this, he weighs in at around 150Lbs, and is very fast....he could hurt some one very easily and I plan on taking him to childrens events when completed...That could be bad news together. But it's still a thought.
CrazyBillyBob
The speed controller should make it so R2 can move slowly.... and I think I might have an idea for getting R2 following you around, it will be a couple of things. If you want it mentioned now, either post here or PM me about it.
I had missed this worklog for a while somehow, it's great to see so much progress in so little time. Well done CBB, i can't wait to see you finish this completely. :)
What's the battery life like on the little critter?
-Dave
This Log is not dead!!!
R2's coming back from Summer Vacation Shortly :)
Dave,
Battery Life is Crazy....On one Set (2 X 12V 4.5AH) R2 Ran At MML for 4-6Hrs....That's the DRIVE SYTEM :) and he's got 2 sets a Primary and a backup. I'm very happy about the Run Time. I have to keep both sets of Batts in R2 So that He Doesn't do wheelies so much....(Still does plenty of wheelies thou.....In fact I've had him Flip over on his back....An other R2 Builder saved him from hitting the floor ). I'm still looking for a big 12V Batt (12-18AH) for the PC side. I've got Lots of Things to do to R2 and now that my Summer Time "Out Side" home Improvements are wrapping up I'll get back to them.
Ready to MOD!!!
CrazyBillyBob