robotmaker
i just got my omnibot 2000 from JOSH while back and got a chance to take him apart and start the modding 
first i am working on the base,i am adding tracks with floor inserts,so that he can move on tile floors and carpets.,these tracks are easy to use and add on and can move up to 60 lbs,will be posting photos ,parts lists in a few days
software using will be my AI SOFTWARE
i guess will tell you the tracks i am using its from VEX ROBOTICS
vex robotic tracks now if using a floor and carpet or rugs or both
for up to 60 lb load need 4 motors if 30 lb 2 motors
vex robotic high torque motors
plus frame kit and few parts whats great about this design if you dont want tracks add wheels very simple change so you are looking at a universal wheel design add-on latter are optical feedback this design fits perfect without many changes to omnibot body i have tried lynxmotion tracks,but lot of changes then need to make a track base not universal and not great on floors,i have both track designs
What kind of carpet do you have , I would love to see video of the tracks running on carpet fully weighted down. As you say you test everything , let's see a video!
dont have carpet now ,got rid of it,check the specs and info on the motors and specs for tracks dont have a video camera
Come on man , you have a cell phone and they all have cameras. Specs are rarely truthful or real world.
my cell phone only has a camera,not video,never had a need for video camera,they are useless and specs are really good,i deal with specs at my work alot, check to see why tanks and others use tracks,also very simple to see that tracks with grooves grab better then ones with out,same with flat tracks too, hope you soon you will make more robots,then you will get a feel for designs
will be putting up more photos
design flaws on the omnibot and how to fix them i dont know if anyone seen the flimsy plastic on the omnibot,since it is a toy and not made for heavy loads easy simple very strong fix is to use light weight aluminium angle on bottom or sides i know JOSH like using fiberglass to make his stronger,but about the same weight,no mess,plus super easy to use aluminium plus cheaper is thin light weight angles (not flat) angle is a lot stronger second easy to mount circuit boards,motors,servo's and lot more will be posting photo's soon of my aluminium on my omnibot 2001 project ,and if needed can show photos of the weight it can handle without any sags, some need proof instead of just concept can post photo's if needed
Fred, that is a good idea!
AND josh you said you need a video,have you ever use vex robotics tracks with upgrade without trying it fisrt cant almost say it may not work
i took them off my vex robot i made for the outside,there worked great on roads and over rocks carrying a large load,when i asked the engineers at vex robotics about the upgrade before i bought them they said they work a lot better with them,i had 60 lbs testing and climb the rocks no problem and same with flat surfaces if you look at the lynxmotion tracks and compare to vex robotics tracks they are the same but no upgrade
so i think this will be a better idea on your omnibot project and a lot less work and time and so much easy to make and add to your JARVIS
My challenge is I have carpet but.I.will still.consider tracks , I need to get the rest of my list done though lol