Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: megaman935 on September 18, 2006, 03:16:51 PM
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Ok.. ::) I've started thinking about my robot but if you get HDPE what size do you need? then how thick do i need? What size motor is best? ??? Please help! :'( I want it to look like his 2 wheeled robot in the beginner tutorial by the way... http://www.societyofrobots.com/images/materials_HDPEexample.JPG
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Sorry about the double-post, but what can i find of use in an old 95 Windows monitor that can help when you are making a robot?
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if you get HDPE what size do you need? then how thick do i need?
It depends on the size and weight of your robot. Just try and plan out where your parts go to get general dimensions. On that robot, I used .25" HDPE, and I think it was 1' x 1' dimensions. I used a bandsaw to cut it, but a common handheld hack saw can cut HDPE really fast too.
What size motor is best?
This tutorial can help you select a motor:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/mechanics_dynamics.shtml
If you are ever unsure, get the motor that has more torque and lower rpm.
what can i find of use in an old 95 Windows monitor that can help when you are making a robot
capacitors and wiring that is good for robot power electronics, for sure . . . screws too? i dunno what else open it up! ;D
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if you have plans about opening your monitor, WEAR SAFETY GLOVES AND GLASSES!!!
those bastards contain like 25 000V (yep, 25 thousand Volts).
and becarefull, i always unsolder the big capacitator and the flyback transistor, aswell as remove the monitor itself...
but it might be another better way, anyone know?
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yea just short the power wires while wearing gloves to discharge the cap . . .
i should have warned you :-\, but i assumed you hadnt powered it for years . . .
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Thanks guys, and no i haven't opened it up yet so thanks. ;D Although I dint quite understand that tutorial- being in the seventh grade- I think ill just wing that part. ;) But I will take the advice on HPDE and safety glasses, so forth. So thanks again guys I'll just play it cool. 8) I wont forget K.I.S.S.(Keep It Simple Stupid). :) ( I like smileys) :) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-\ :'(
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where can I get a 0.050-inch hex wrench?
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homedepot, mcmaster.com, any hardware store, walmart :P