Omikron Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Finally my build is complete, I will post pictures and video soon. I wonder why there is no Mindstorms contest entries? Edited November 18, 2013 by Omikron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted November 17, 2013 No Mindstorms entries....yet! Maybe they will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omikron Posted November 18, 2013 Photos are up, uploading video now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrNumbskull13 Posted November 18, 2013 Awesome and super original! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bp10030 Posted November 18, 2013 Wow that looks very clever. Looking forward to watching the video... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D3K Posted November 18, 2013 Hah, I was considering almost the exact same, with a robotic arm, conveyor and a car body!:-) Looks great, looking forward to the video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakop Posted November 18, 2013 You forklift looks to be very good. It's neat an tidy. I too look forward to your video. A good entry for the comp. H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted November 18, 2013 Indeed, a nice entry! Very original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omikron Posted November 18, 2013 Video is up and running Check the top post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grum64 Posted November 18, 2013 Good Evening Everyone Hope all's well with everyone. I think this entry is great! I had an idea similar to this but haven't been able to get any further than starting the build on LDD due to a prolonged spell off Ill health. My idea was to recreate part of the old Fiat Strada TV ad, one I always found very memorable. I was thinking of the last part of the ad with the body shell being sprayed by the robot sprayer. That'd be be 2 of the required 3 parts. For the 3rd I was thinking of the guided 'platform' the car sits on as it progresses through the assembly hall. Just in case you're not familiar with the ad or just want to refresh your memory you can view it here: I can see from Omikrons entry that it would've been a workable idea so that makes me feel better about not getting mine done. Good Luck to all who enter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omikron Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Quick update. There is a bit missing in the video. Forklift Steering capabilities. Edited November 18, 2013 by Omikron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VKTechnic Posted November 18, 2013 Hah, I was considering almost the exact same, with a robotic arm, conveyor and a car body!:-) Looks great, looking forward to the video! You stole my idea too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirdwigg Posted November 18, 2013 I like the worm gears for the forklift. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rishab N Posted November 18, 2013 Really nice and original idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zux Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Those wheels for forklift looks tiny! You stole my idea too! Well it isn't stealing. Sometimes idea is in the air, and couple of parties consider it as good option before at least one shows up with their product. Edited November 18, 2013 by zux Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junpei Posted November 20, 2013 Wow, this is amazing, I love the arm's functions and orange color scheme. I have no idea how you fit so many functions into that arm, and to have it all RC! Also, the four-wheel steering on the forklift looks great, but I agree the wheels are a bit too small. Awesome job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc_Brown Posted November 20, 2013 This is a great entry! Well done. Super video too, love all the mechanisms and controls. Awesome job. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omikron Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Thank you =) I've never seen a forklift with big wheels in my life. I know that they maybe exist, some say there's photos and even videos of them! Mad men! I've seen things like these The wheels are not so tiny as they may look in video or on photos. Maybe it's because of the shooting angle. There's a good example of their size - Black gear on the rear part of the forklift. Edited November 20, 2013 by Omikron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted November 20, 2013 The video is very nice! It was fun to watch! I really like the robot arm, with the welding nozzle. You proved that bigger is not necessarily better Maybe the wheels look tiny, because they stick out. In the real life examples you posted, the wheels are more integrated in the body/chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
