......the yard. Remounted the SainSmart Ultrasonic module to the front of the unit and it works pretty well, though now I see a need for either a servo mount (to scan side to side) or several more units mounted at 45-degrees for 'side' vision. Next up, edge detection circuitry.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Robot.................
...meandering. The HC-SR04 ultrasonic ranging module isn't working at this time - the width of the 'beam' catches the battery pack, but it works in photovore mode (although best in low light levels). Need to devise a more forward mount for the module.
The 114:1 gear ratio of the Tamiya dual gearbox works fairly well, but already I'm seeing a need for higher voltage motors....something along the lines of the Pololu 130 6-volt units. They'll drop into the gearbox with no modification.
The 114:1 gear ratio of the Tamiya dual gearbox works fairly well, but already I'm seeing a need for higher voltage motors....something along the lines of the Pololu 130 6-volt units. They'll drop into the gearbox with no modification.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The Beginning.............
of the Robot Invasion!!!!!!! Basic transport mechanism with the Arduino/electronics platform mounted.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
The Walking................
....Beast. Salem Mini-Maker's Faire..and JUST this was worth the price of admission.
website for the Walking Beast
website for the Walking Beast
Monday, August 4, 2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
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