Hey guys,
So I was sitting around, and started to think about those expensive robotic arms used in manufacturing.
I figured I could make one with Ez-bits quite easily. My issue was, if i wanted high accuracy so it could, per say draw or write(which yes, the ez-robot servos might not be perfect for), I had to write extensive code outlining servo positions each step along the way. But then I started thinking, what if you could just teach the robot arm what to do, like Nao?(I think Nao...)
There is some challenges though. I have to make a script that records positions in real time and write to a file for use as a script when called on.
I also have to get around the issue of hardware. As far as i'm concerned, ez-robot servos don't have pot read outs. You send data, but you can't receive it. I know there are servo's that do this, but they are very expensive. Is there a way to hack a servo to send data to the ez-b?
If I can get over these issues, I think programming any Ez-robot could be sooo much easier!
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Richard R beat me to it...I barely even use servos because I need high torque applications. I use wormgeared motors...and integrate a pot (100K) for analog read out...
m.instructables.com/id/Servo-Feedback-Hack-free/?ALLSTEPS
To be honest it is pretty easy to do software wise, the hard part is figuring out just how to integrate the pots into the various joints....