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By nyachan
@ Sun, 2009-04-12 13:26

cool bro

i want video, please

 

By The electrician
@ Sun, 2009-04-12 21:16
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what would you like to see??? there are already 2 videos
By vince086
@ Sat, 2009-04-11 20:43
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not exacly "silent"
By The electrician
@ Sun, 2009-04-12 21:03
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no it will never a sniperrobot!!!! ;-)
By The Joker
@ Fri, 2009-04-10 22:24
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Nice, looks like you've put a lot of work into this one
By Edgee
@ Fri, 2009-04-10 21:03
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Robot mate, i cant wait to se where you go with it. 
By The electrician
@ Sun, 2009-04-12 21:13
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Thanks, i just found a old computermouse and found som nice encoders what i would use to measure the speed of the robot
By fritsl
@ Mon, 2009-03-09 23:12
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Nice gear, bro!

Robot looks promising!

I am pretty sure that you will need to move that scanning head WAY faster if you are to ensure it does not run in to stuff at full speed! :)

Hey - someone clever should make up a formula for that - rik? Speed of head needed for speed of forward motion..

By The electrician
@ Tue, 2009-03-10 00:01
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I have actually thought about the speed of the scanning head,but i will test it an then speed it up if necesary.

The scantime is right now 4 sek. and the motor runs at the slowest possible at 1,2V from an regulator (LM317) similar to an 7805 regulator but it can be adjusted from 1,2V - 35V and 1,5A (nice littel fellow)

By washy11
@ Mon, 2009-03-09 01:31
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wow.  dreamy....

 

wish i had one of those cool looking threads

By vince086
@ Sun, 2009-03-08 00:09
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i know it has been said but i will say it again, COOL TRACKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too bad they are WAY out of my price range.
By mintvelt
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 23:47
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It looks very speedy. nice vid.
By MaltiK
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 18:18
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incredibly expensive treads... probably 90% of the overal cost?
By The electrician
@ Mon, 2009-03-09 00:38
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yes they are expensive, but it was just right for my project, and its a strong kit its able to carry approx.2,2kg. you can buy it from Lynxmotion for 221 usd or Search the Web. Active robots was the cheapest for me.
By robologist
@ Sun, 2009-03-08 07:23
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Lynxmotion TriTracks are $221. Expensive, but not that expensive.

 

Oops, just saw that the base was purchased from Active Robots for £219 or $309. Exchange rates and shipping are a pain.

By Calculon320
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 00:58
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that's funny. the very first thing that came into my mind was "those treads look exactly like number johny five" (said with a horribly bad indian accent)
By noise0
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 00:42
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i want video..

  treads are awesome

By Chris the Carpenter
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 00:14
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Thats over 20 feet! That's HUGE!!
By The electrician
@ Sat, 2009-03-07 00:19
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Milimeter Milimeter!!! it is 25cm or 10 inch
By Wntrmute
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 23:01
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Is that the Lynxmotion "Johnny 5" base? Could I trouble you for some measurements if it is? Looking forward to video!
By The electrician
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 23:31
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yes it is the Johnny nr.5 base, the measurements is :Approx. Dimensions:250L x 280W x 130Hmm.

I bought it from Active Robots here is a link and you kan also see an video on this page.

http://www.active-robots.com/products/platforms/tri-track.shtml

By JurC
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 22:53
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waw cool treads.. he has this relly war machine look.. just mount a minigun on top of it, and he is ready to destroy the world
By The electrician
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 23:50
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Thanks but i will pas on the mini gun ;-)
By Calculon320
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 22:48
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where did you get those parts? that looks COOOL. 50/1 at 12v, is that way fast?
By The electrician
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 23:39
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I bought it from Active Robots here is a link and you kan also see an video on this page.

http://www.active-robots.com/products/platforms/tri-track.shtml

I don't konw how fast it runs i have only testet the robot on my table so far, but thats why i added a speedcontroller (pwm) if it runs to fast

By mintvelt
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 22:26
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Cool treads. want video!
By The electrician
@ Fri, 2009-03-06 23:48
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thanks I also like your Edward