
JustANerd
Hey folks!
Used to try to build bots when I was a kid. I had a few successes, but mostly kludged up messes. Anyway, my wife bought me a few books because I am now disabled and can't work anymore. Hips and back are degenerating.
I am building a mix of a bot from a few different books, and some of the parts I want to make myself. I want to build the chassis from "How to build a raspberry PI robot" by Donat, but I don't want to use powerwheel wheels. I just think they look really cheap and junky. lol Yes I am picky.
I am thinking of building the wheels out of plywood and hardboard. THe ply for the hub, and the hardboard for the "tire". Hardboard bends really easily with a heat gun so getting the curve will be no problem. I've also came across an idea on how to make a silicone tread for the tire.
I can make this look good and very functional. I can also make any diameter wheel I want as long as the circumference is under 8 feet, so size is definitely not a problem.
Would anyone be interested in pics and video? If so, just let me know.
I was a combat engineer and I have done commercial electric and HVAC for the last 12 years, so I have some pretty good mechanical skills. It won't be a mess anyway. lol
Have a good one!
Sorry about your disability. That sucks but I've always found that when one door closes another one opens. Who know's where this path will take you.
This site helps you make a tutorial. Follow this link and click "Create Tutorial". It will step you through it:
Tutorials
I do know that at some point I am going to have to have some higher level of self-control, but right now I am just trying to get a well-built sturdy chassis completed.
I do have a tendency to fly by the seat of my pants on personal projects. I think it comes from having my old work so rigidly structured.