Mar 2010
Stairbot: Final Part Count
After much deliberation, we’ve finally got our (hopefully) last part order in. 10 servos are in the mail and soon we’ll the laser cut parts in. We’ve moved from acrylic to ABS in favor increased durability and are outsourcing, likely utilizing Pololu’s laser cutting service (http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/749). With that said, renderings should be as close to possible as reality sans electronics. Pictures of that, and possibly an animation of Stairbot walking up these glass steps soon.
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Mobot Renderings
A new name! The mobot is now Mobert.
Here are some renderings of Mobert. These demonstrate the final product compared to the design reference.
The only difference here is a little missing hardware and the electronics (and mess of wires!).
The final mobot will have a lid to protect from sun and rain.
Here are some renderings of Mobert. These demonstrate the final product compared to the design reference.
The only difference here is a little missing hardware and the electronics (and mess of wires!).
The final mobot will have a lid to protect from sun and rain.
Roborchestra Photo Shoot
03/25/10 01:24 Filed in: Roborchestra | Robotics
Stairbot Photo Shoot
Had a little photo shoot today for Roborchestra so I brought Stairbot out to join the party. Here’s how he ended up:
Guts of Mobot, Complete!
Mobot is finished! (From a mechanical and electrical standpoint).
Realine has been realized.
Here are some photos of the unshelled creature. Design renders will be coming along shortly along with a more detailed explanation of the components pictured here.
Realine has been realized.
Here are some photos of the unshelled creature. Design renders will be coming along shortly along with a more detailed explanation of the components pictured here.
Finishing Mobot
Went into overdrive last week, and we’re looking at a nearly complete robot. All that’s left to do on that front is to drill out the brackets to secure the chassis to the wheels. The sensor bars and electronics have been handled and all that’s left is a little calibration and some implementation of code.
More Stairbot Progress...
I created a fresh rendering today to include some steps in v3.4 of the design.
Unfortunately, the shiny acrylic is going to get scrapped in favor of ABS for increased durability.
We still have to place an order for the remaining 10 PowerHD 9150MG servos, and pick up a few odds and ends from McMaster. The only parts besides those being laser cut are those meant for mounting sensors and 3 additional ‘C’ brackets for the wheels. I’ll be getting the order in soon for the servos so we can assemble the rest of the legs with material on hand.
Unfortunately, the shiny acrylic is going to get scrapped in favor of ABS for increased durability.
We still have to place an order for the remaining 10 PowerHD 9150MG servos, and pick up a few odds and ends from McMaster. The only parts besides those being laser cut are those meant for mounting sensors and 3 additional ‘C’ brackets for the wheels. I’ll be getting the order in soon for the servos so we can assemble the rest of the legs with material on hand.