
Louis T
I was thinking about embedding a computer inside the robot, my concerns are: how do you operate it without a screen? for example if i were putting it inside an R2D2 or WALL-E robot that don't need a screen. Do you all plug in a screen every time you turn it on?
Which mini-itx board/system? i know about the DELL FX160 $40 but then i gotta buy rams, hdd, usb wifi/bluetooth/sound card, which adds up. Looking for the cheapest solution that runs decent and compatible with Windows 7 if possible for speech recognition. Already have a SSD on hand.
Thanks
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Robots & Androids guy. He in on here.
I did not email but did text you earlier.... no response. See I need my robot companion.
I like it to me a bit more advance, medium size bot 2-3ft tall, has lots of sensors, DOF, autonomous, etc. I just might grab that $79 board, actually shipping is $7, not free. What kind of PSU do i need?
isn't this a better deal? same price, has 2.13Ghz dual core, ram only up to 4GB, but i think that's enough for just running ARC.
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157308
Now just to clarify are you talking about EZ-B running at start-up? This is something I want to do as well. I know a few people have been working on this and the bug has even been put in DJ's ear. I am not sure if he's working on it or not but I think eventually someone will work it out.
I will start a thread specifically for this. Maybe someone has done it already.
Samantha
SSD drives are very fast, yes. I was not thinking straight
Yes i figured that's what you meant. lol at your 30 extra seconds, but you need all the time you need right :).
OMG. Did DJ just say he makes mistakes?!? I don't believe it for a second.
monitor
It would be a little small for programing, but if you had the computer all set up, it would be big enough to boot up and keep track of what is going on.
It seems that they are out of stock at the moment, but they were only about $80.00.
Monitor
$29 isn't bad.
It's pretty small. 4.3"
works perfect with EZB software and more ,it does fit inside the large WALL-E design
model is PX10000G by VIA or they have PX11000G AT 1.2 GHZ AND CAN OVERCLOCK THEM TOO
every ITX board wont fit inside most robot designs ,mostly 6 inch by 7 inch stand ,only OMNIBOT MODELS,and looking at much higher current ,meens stronger motor and much larger battery
my lastest buy,i got 7 of PX10000 with memory for $330 and each one lists for $150
plus have 6 more at home (13 hope a not un lucky #)
on SSD thats only drive i use,besides the best speed ,low power,low current,and can really get damaged like regular hard drives (ssd has no moving parts)