The Green monster
@ April 28, 2008
Cut Grass
Cost to build:
$540
Time to build:
120 hours
URL to more information:
Weight:
165 grams
- Actuators / output devices: 2 servos, wheel chair motors, 2 cycle engine
- CPU: Parallax BS2
- Power source: 12V SLA deep cycle
- Programming language: Basic
- Sensors / input devices: Snoanr and Bumper switches
- Target environment: Out door
It is a RC lawn mower project that I just finished. I used it once t(here is a link to the video on my web site), and blew up the cutter motor. The one I bought apparently was to small. I used solidworks and cosmos to design it, once again there is info on my web site. I am working on getting a microprocessor so I can make her a real robot. I am also looking for a good cutter motor if any one has any suggestions. I would rather stay away from gas just becuase I want it to be fully electric. It currently has 2 wheel chair motors to drive it and a deep cycle SLA for power. I am using a Sabertooth 2x25 motor driver and the thing is awsome.
Web site: http://myweb.wit.edu/ricardij/
@ Thu, 2011-12-08 02:18
Everytime I log on here I am
Everytime I log on here I am never denied amazement...this is is just awesome. Wow, dude...you are really Lazy hahahahha...just kidding :) Great idea and execution...loved it.
@ Wed, 2011-12-07 21:00
hi
is it possible to make it autonomous, trajerctory with sabertooth by attaching it with a computer ?
@ Thu, 2008-07-17 02:56
This is an AWSOME bot! I
This is an AWSOME bot! I can't wait to see it when you have it autonomous.
BTW... BaseOverApex - if I changed my name to ArseOverTits we'd have both sides of the pond covered!! Were you able to download a CAD package? If you have Corel Draw, that works extremely well and Google's Sketchup is quite nice and easy to learn as well. I believe it has some add-on modules to allow the export of DFX, DWG and such.
@ Thu, 2008-07-17 19:58
Got CAD
Yes. it's a matter of finding the time too learn it. Do you want me to change your name to AoT? Just say the word.
@ Wed, 2008-07-16 22:43
What algorithm did you use
@ Tue, 2008-04-29 07:59
Lawn?
Lawn Bah !
Epicjr77 has obviously found a much better way to clean the house. Just think of the space saving capabilities it has to offer... For example, clothes on the floor? - not enough closet room? No problem - turn that pile of clothes into a new shag carpet.
Mice? Annoying pets? not a problem.
GroG
@ Tue, 2008-04-29 18:58
I sure it even works with
@ Tue, 2008-04-29 15:06
You know, grog... It kinda
You know, grog... It kinda scares me that you know how to build robots ;-).
When humanity is eventually enslaved by robots I'm sure you will be the one to blame :-D
- Jimmy
@ Tue, 2008-04-29 06:44
Hehehe, the mark of a good
Hehehe, the mark of a good robotics video is ending with the words, "oh, shit" and then a quick cut. Also ideally fire.
Project looks good. My lawn is getting alarmingly high, I've been grumbling about how I'm gonna have to spend money on a lawn mower. It's tempting to just build a robotic one instead, but by the time I finished it, my lawn would be taller than my house :)
Dan
@ Tue, 2008-04-29 06:59
yes I have another video