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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: sahilkatoch on September 16, 2008, 09:47:58 AM

Title: need robot design
Post by: sahilkatoch on September 16, 2008, 09:47:58 AM

 :'(
i m just a beginner and want to build the robot with following specification
-four wheeled
-manually controlled(wires)
-can walk on tuff terrain
-able to lift some light cylindrical items
-max volt limit 12V
-can climb on slopes(abt 30-40degree inclined)


so plz give me some design,ideas and various tools needed



admin edit: changed "need help" to a useful subject header ;)

Title: Re: need help
Post by: benji on September 16, 2008, 10:05:39 AM

yo should use geared dc motors
check with torques and do the math then choose the appropriate motor and appropriate gearbox

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-able to lift some light cylindrical items

you can build an arm with 2 or 3 servos

Title: Re: need help
Post by: Rebelgium on September 16, 2008, 02:00:55 PM

I strongly recommend building the 50$ robot first.

Title: Re: need help
Post by: Admin on September 18, 2008, 08:18:26 AM

This design almost fits your specs:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_asme.shtml

(http://www.societyofrobots.com/images/robots_asme.jpg)

Title: Re: need robot design
Post by: sahilkatoch on October 04, 2008, 06:43:50 AM

thnx very much 4 the design and its really superb

bt only prob with dis is that arena's surface is rocky and we need suitable tyres 4 it

and do tell abt desgning da arm as i m facing prob in finding appropiate material and guidance in making it

Title: Re: need robot design
Post by: Admin on October 07, 2008, 07:12:47 AM

help with arm design:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_arm_tutorial.shtml

and wheels:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_wheels.shtml