Burf2000 Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 I decided to destroy the old walker as it was too weak. This is a small preview of the new one. Can support its own weight on 3 legs. Uses Mindsensors.com Pressure Sensor, Servo Controller and Pneumatic Servo motors. Programmed in RobotC and uses Xanders Driver suite! I should have it walking by the end of the weekend I hope! Quote
Saberwing40k Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 No, seriously. where do you get the money to do this stuff? Sponsership by Mindsensors, deal with the devil? What? Anyway, it's a delicously crazy project, and i hope to see progress, soon. Quote
Burf2000 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Posted June 10, 2012 No, seriously. where do you get the money to do this stuff? Sponsership by Mindsensors, deal with the devil? What? Anyway, it's a delicously crazy project, and i hope to see progress, soon. I have a understanding wife and a good job lol. Mindsensors has been very good to me lately but I have probably still spent over £400 with them in the past. As for Lego, I just buy far to much lol. Quote
KEvron Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 I just buy far to much is there such a thing?! KEvron Quote
Scorpion Posted June 10, 2012 Posted June 10, 2012 I there! Very nice - and ambitious - project! One thing I couldn't help noticing: your walker's legs have the "knees" fixed at 90 degrees, making it very awkward, and not very efficient in respect to ground contact. Have you ever considered an arrangement with two parallel beams in the arm so that the forearm would always be perpendicular to the ground, making it more efficient? Quote
Burf2000 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 I there! Very nice - and ambitious - project! One thing I couldn't help noticing: your walker's legs have the "knees" fixed at 90 degrees, making it very awkward, and not very efficient in respect to ground contact. Have you ever considered an arrangement with two parallel beams in the arm so that the forearm would always be perpendicular to the ground, making it more efficient? That is a very good idea! The legs are a bit basic on this. Give me some time and I hope to do some improvements! Quote
kieran Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Did you order your stuff in USD and pay the shipping to the UK or did you find all the bits with a UK seller. I am interested in the servo valves and a controller. Quote
Burf2000 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 Did you order your stuff in USD and pay the shipping to the UK or did you find all the bits with a UK seller. I am interested in the servo valves and a controller. I brought from them directly and paid in USD as it was cheaper than buying from Active-Robots.com in the UK (LOL) Quote
kieran Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 I brought from them directly and paid in USD as it was cheaper than buying from Active-Robots.com in the UK (LOL) thanks for letting me know, walker looks good as well Quote
Burf2000 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 thanks for letting me know, walker looks good as well Hey if you need any further info or want to chat about Mindsensors, do drop me a email mate at burf2000ATgmail.com Quote
Zerobricks Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Wow, that is really massive! The pump sure gets a hammering from the RC motor! Quote
Burf2000 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Posted June 23, 2012 I have just noticed your avatar animates lol You jsut reminded me I must finish this robot lol! Quote
Zerobricks Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I have just noticed your avatar animates lol You jsut reminded me I must finish this robot lol! He's been smilling for the last 2 years! Finish'er up! Quote
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