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Offline hasahiso2010Topic starter

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help me with a new object avoidance robot
« on: February 23, 2010, 06:53:04 AM »
hey guys i ope u'll help me making my first object avoidance robot
i need the very basics my problem is with the chassis and the mechanical parts including the motors, their torque and their implementation

i read the "how to make a simple robot" part but i think it's not reliable

i need a good chassis to my first robot.

please help

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Re: help me with a new object avoidance robot
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2010, 03:21:24 PM »
Try looking in the materials section on the left side of the home http://www.societyofrobots.com/materials.shtml
Try using these materials.

I dont know if its the materials that are causing you the problems or the actual construction itself.

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Re: help me with a new object avoidance robot
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010, 03:38:39 PM »
In terms of motors and torque, I recommend you look at the Robot Motor Factor calculator located on this site (http://www.societyofrobots.com/RMF_calculator.shtml)

As for the positioning of the motors (as I assume that's what you mean by implementation), that depends on your project. Though I would always recommend placing the heaviest components of your robot over the motors to get the most efficiency.

In terms of the chassis, that also depends on the function of the robot. Is it just going to be an obstacle avoider with only a couple sensors? If so, you don't necessarily need the most rugged, expensive chassis, as demonstrated in the $50 robot tutorial. That robot only used a little scrap plastic, cardboard, a water bottle, and some elastics. But if your robot is going to be one that roams the house or is more in contact with a more "hostile" environment, then I'd certainly recommend stronger materials, like wood, plastics, even metal. I used to use a lot of wood (still do, on occasion) though now I've started using more plastics and metal, specifically sintra and aluminium sheets, respectively. The sintra is nice, since you can cut it with scissors or score it down the middle and snap it, but you can also shape it easy (stick it in boiling water for about 10-45seconds, bend, then dunk it in cold water). It is also relatively cheap. Some sign shops will give you scraps for very low prices, even free, and you can buy online.
As for mounting motors, you will often find some sort of matching mounting bracket online, and if not, your motor will more than likely have mounting screw holes in it. If that's the case, you can create your own bracket.

Remember though, it's always good to design you robot idea prior to construction. You will get less frustrated, and it will give you a solid idea of they abilities of your robot later on.

Hope this cleared some things up. :)
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Re: help me with a new object avoidance robot
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2010, 08:46:17 PM »
For your first bot when you really don't know how its all going to work is a good reason to use what ever cheap materials you have or can salvage. Even cardboard can work to prove a concept or work out a configuration. Then use a better material once you know the design.
But most important is Have Fun doing it.

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Re: help me with a new object avoidance robot
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2010, 04:40:12 PM »
thnx guyz i'll do my best
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