Hey, check out how I did it on Gunslinger Bob

I used aluminum bolted to one side of the base, and a free floating servo held firm by ABS plastic on the other side of the bearing. It works fantastic!

I see that. That is how I did Sunshine's waist.

Thanks Bret!

:D

I just got the W3 tablet in.

Everything is Ready for re-Assemble. Just waiting on the neck assembly and Bezel for the tablets.

Should be soon.

Thanks for your Support.

Well, just to update anyone who cares. . . . Botchy is a pyle of junk in the corner. I have built and rebuilt the arms and they keep messing up. I am not giving up because I owe it to you guys. This was suppose to be my last project and I was naming it after my lovely wife as a tribute to her for being with me the last 20 years. I was going to sit back and just program and not try to handle the physical stuff because I am not able any more. When I was in my 20's, I could do some pretty impressive stuff. And I built robots that amazed people. But, that was very long ago. I am going to stick to the already built robots. I will still try to finish this robot, but, at this point it doesn't look good. I am waiting on parts to come in. The ONLY thing I am satisfied with is the head and eyes.

sorry to dump on you. I just thought you might want to know. I like closure on stuff.

I will update as things change.

tired

Know the feeling. I have ideas and plans for building robots, gather parts, and then things don't quite work out according to plan. Only nice thing is that the EZ-B environment and community make some of the process just a bit easier. Help and understanding is here in the forum.

Hello MovieMaker, just to let you know I CARE, I look at your post very frequently and hope the best for your project, I know it's difficult, I have trouble myself finding motivation (and money) to continue. You know, you can let go of the arms for now and just begin the programmation, when your robot do a big bunch of what you want, go forward and add the arms... The important thing is having fun, do not forget that.

Ya, I know Mel. It sucks when you put a lot into something and it doesn't work out as you planed. Very discouraging. Maybe if you take a break and catch your breath you'll find that second wind and give it another try. Perhaps inspiration will strike one morning after a good nights sleep and you'll pick up a wrench and get it working.

If you stop building I hope you don't stop visiting this forum. It's nice having you around.

Hi Mel, please do not give up on building robots, you are an inspiration to all of us! I am also a long term robot builder like yourself my first build was 1979!

On the arms (for the shoulders) would it be of help if I sent you some of the amazing Bosh servo motors with feedback potentiometer? These are very powerful motors and easy to fix, have a look at the latest pictures that I have put on the AIMEC thread. You would need an H bridge (I have a spare double H bridge) that are you are also welcomed to and you could control the shoulder position by monitoring the pot with an Analogue port on the EZ-B. I do not want any payment for these parts as I am happy to be able to help another serious long term robot builder.

Tony