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Weight Limits For Ez Bits

Hi,

I see that the weight limits for the Heavy Duty servo (HDS) is 15 kg but I would like to know how much weight could the Ezbit Adapt > HDS > Extension block > HDS >extension block > HDS > extension block > iron fist. :)

I'm wanting to see how easy it would be to control an AirWheel (electric self balancing unicycle) with the EzB as a potential robotic platform.

The AirWheel is steered with shifting weight in the direction one leans.

Thanks much mates!

Happy holidays!

Bill


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#9  

I tried one of these airwheels once. If you don't mind me asking, how many times did you break your nose when it flipped?:D

I would suggest adding some sort of metal bars close to the floor. That way when it flips it doesn't break the robot.

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#10  

have you tried using two separate arms, one for the front of the wheel and the other for the back? you might be able to achieve a better weight distribution that way.

#11  

Hey Sudo,

Only crashed once while looking sideways trying to read my rated speed in a digital sign. Scrached knee only.

Putting a servo arm on the side would make it move forward and backward more efficient but turning would could be more of a challenge. However opposing pendulum motions on each of these ends could make it twist. HHHHmmmm...

I followed Dave's suggestion and powered the servos independently of the EZb per this diagram below:

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The servos were much more responsive and browned out less but it still seemd to draw too much current from the 12 v 1A power supply causing the Ezb to reset.

I'm going to scrap this idea for my laundry cart bot for a more practicle 6 wheel machine. It'll be two wheelchair motors in the center with 4 swivel wheels on the corners. I'm using a high tech looking full tower computer case for the base. I'll be posting updates on this thread: synthiam.com/Community/Questions/6788

Thanks so much for all your support.

You guys are awsome! Bill