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Title: Arduino software help
Post by: I Am Blashyrkh on April 13, 2009, 10:56:32 AM
I am a kinetic sculptor and I got the roboduino kit (found here: http://www.curiousinventor.com/kits/roboduino (http://www.curiousinventor.com/kits/roboduino)) so that I could learn more about robotics. I built a chassis and it uses two self supporting leg units for locomotion. Each unit is powered by its own servo. Basically what I need help with is the programming. Ive seen some scripts for projects like this but I don't know enough to know if they will work for what i need. I just want a basic light follower for my first robot/sculpture.
Basically It will use two photocells to influence the two motors and make the structure move towards the light. That is all I really want for this first project. Using Arduino, could anyone either show me a script that will work, or write one, or show me how to write one that will work for my needs?
Keep in mind, I'm a robot neophyte, so naturally I probably sound like an idiot but I learn fast so please help!
Title: Re: Arduino software help
Post by: SmAsH on April 13, 2009, 03:31:46 PM
gnaa! welcome mate! i think this should help a bit http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/240 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/240)
Title: Re: Arduino software help
Post by: I Am Blashyrkh on April 14, 2009, 02:28:49 AM
gnaa! welcome mate! i think this should help a bit http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/240 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/240)

Thanks a lot man! I remember seeing an older post saying that they were going to make a $50 robot version for the roboduino but I couldn't find it so I assumed that they hadn't done it yet.
Title: Re: Arduino software help
Post by: SmAsH on April 14, 2009, 03:09:26 AM
lol if you searched "$50 robot roboduino" about 2nd or 3rd it came up with the thread with links to it.