Computer controlled "Tank"
@ February 9, 2010
- Actuators / output devices: Tamiya dual gearbox
- Control method: joystick controlled, computer usb /
- CPU: whatever CPU exists in a computer, now a 1.7 intel centrino :)
- Operating system: anything that runs JAVA
- Power source: 4.8 NI-CD 4cell pack
- Programming language: Java
- Sensors / input devices: no sensors currently, but soon IR sensors
- Target environment: the moon :P, outdoor, offroad, indoor
hello all ! , im new here and this is one advanced creation of mine which im going to submit here and follow up on its development .
Its a tank i made that is controlled via a computer , now its being wirelessly controlled via RF modules and a 4 channel serial relay controller converted to USB by the means of an FTDI chip . the aim is to fit it with some sensors that relay back to the computer , which map out a certain block of a room for obstacle avoidance and memorizing obstacles ! , a smart program will be made to give the tank positions to go to autonomously !any question regarding this is welcome , i feel i have not talked to much about it , but every thing will be evident i guess after answering your inquires :)
here are some more pics :
UPDATE:
new development ! , i spotted a big old retired bomb disposal robot at UNI ! that im planning to rewire to become an extended development of this project , waiting for approval to start the conversion . the robot entitled has a hydrolic arm as well . this is me inspecting the rover . more details as the conversion starts :)
this time i think i will use blutooth , with a blutooth enabled laptop inside the tank , and a mobile phone for control ,it can be accomplished with a wireless wifi network as well , a server client model or even adhoc . well we will see where the wind takes us regarding this project , but since its huge i guess there is room for a mobile controller and a client server system with a camera and the such .
@ Sat, 2010-04-10 15:13
Welcome to LMR
@ Sun, 2010-03-28 20:56
This has just become cooler!
This has just become cooler!
@ Sun, 2010-03-28 12:06
Oh, wow! I can't believe you
Oh, wow! I can't believe you have gotten access to such an awesome platform! I can't wait to see what you do with it!
@ Sun, 2010-03-28 12:17
:)
something incredible for sure ! :) i will see if i can revive the dead huge arm as well .
@ Wed, 2010-02-10 02:41
hi Jad! and welkome!!
Yout tank looks great! very well designed and though, I particularly like the way you are hiding the electronics below!
still trying to understand what the applications does :)
@ Wed, 2010-02-10 07:21
Thanks :)
@ Wed, 2010-02-10 08:13
that's amazing Jad!! I
I will follow your project closely ;)
@ Tue, 2010-02-09 21:50
microcontroller?
@ Tue, 2010-02-09 22:00
yes
@ Tue, 2010-02-09 22:54
will rf module be capable of