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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: michealcollins on December 01, 2011, 12:42:27 PM
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So with Admin's amazing help and guidance, I was able to build my first robot (the voice recognition robot using the Axon II and Easy VR). Took me 2-3 months, and it was well worth it.
I will be further modifying the bot to obey different commands...but I believe I'm ready to move onto something that digs deeper into the Axon II and it's uses.
I dont mind a little programming as I just finished a C++ project for a battlebot which was a big success. It would be cool to do something with sensors. I also have been constructing a small RC car from scratch. So maybe incorporating that with the Axon?
Any suggestions? Please include links to tutorials if possible...
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Did no one on this site have a suggestion for the next bot I should build with my Axon II?
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Perhaps some kind of walking robot, or a robot with "artificial intelligence" of sorts would be good?
I've always been a huge fan of Hexapods, so maybe even one of those?
I'm currently designing and researching to make one as my second bot :)
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Quads are a better challenge than hexapods ;)
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Modify your voice recognition bot to be your butler :)
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Quads are a better challenge than hexapods ;)
I assume due to the need for balance control?
I'm not a big fan of the quadrupedal bots, though I must say the bigdog is impressive!
bigdog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZPRsrwumQ#small)
Back on topic; Maybe an inflatable 'bot of some description, like the helium filled penguin 'bots etc etc?
edit: seems I can only embed, not link, sorry
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Go for a swarm of bots.... either walking or wheeled... The AI involved in controlling the swarm is always a challenge...or perhaps a bi-ped would be more fun... ???
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Would you be interested in making a simple four legged walker with Axon? I have been making a four legged walker kit that is very cheap simple. So far I have tested it with different Propeller boards, but some kind of AVR is a natural. I haven't made any software for it except for the SPIN code. I could send you the frame pieces and the servos, it's not difficult to assemble.
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Another picture to add to the post above.
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Quads are a better challenge than hexapods ;)
I assume due to the need for balance control?
I'm not a big fan of the quadrupedal bots, though I must say the bigdog is impressive!
There's the "spider" kind of quad, too. This is my friend's bot:
Mech Warfare 2011 - Immortal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrhlYsF2uTU#)
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WOW! Thats some amazing stuff. I will do some research and see what I may be capable of. Maybe something like that would be something I can do as my final Bachelors capstone project. I had a pretty tough time just getting that little VR robot to work (took me 2-3 months), and that had a tutorial lol
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There's the "spider" kind of quad, too.
Oh wow, they actually handle a lot better than I thought they would/do.
Love the little city layout in the vid lol :)
@ michealcollins
Triggered any ideas for your 2nd 'bot yet matey? :)
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well, i'm still trying to perfect my first one. It's servo wheels had restricted movement, so I took em apart to modify them for continuous motion. Definitely a learning experience! So, hopefully I will be onto the next robo-venture soon =)
Mike
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Ah nice matey :D
I remember being overly paranoid about mucking up the gears (removing them and not remembering how they go back) When I done my first cont. mod lol
But agreed, it's good to know exactly how to do it :)
Be sure to keep us update, Mike. Interested to see which you decide to go with :)
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thanks Red! will do!