I decided I would start the ALeX project. This was going to be similar to aameralis's lexi 3000 v1, but I cant get into the pages with the pictures due to many pictures, so I'm runnin' solo.
Now Alex. Approx. height when finished: 4.5ft Approx width: ? Weight: 8 pounds or less
Head will be made of a Lysol wipe container stripped of its rappers. I am planning on building arms for Alex with cardboard but may change material.
Some robotics parts: Servos: 8 min. Camera: 1 ez-b:1 Battery: 12v SLA motors: 12v 200rpm 2.4kg torque (pwm'ed down)
Inventory: 1 empty de-odorant thing(doors in body) 1 flashing light board 4 boxes(9" x 9" by 8.5" )-possible use in making skirt 3 boxes(10" x 12" x 3" )-dunno 1 box(3' 8" x 12" x 12" )-Body Too many LEDs
Basic idea of body shape:
Need some pointers on what adhesive to use to attach the parts. Liquid glue? hot glue? wood glue?
I hope to get building soon! Please comment!
Other robots from Synthiam community
Nink's Development Kit Robot
Richiesrc's Phoebe & Rich's Wall-E Progress Pics
Well, here's an interesting thread wake up!
After a year with the "creeper" Going nowhere, I decided to make a b-line for Alex. The creeper design will be used in the making of Alex, with structure variations, different material styles and so on.
One plan is to layer the cardboard siding to make it stronger when faced with carrying heavy items, as well as more cross bracing.
Also, I will be adding some character with tapered edges, indents, and highlights of specific areas.
Sketch below. No movement until after exams though.
I like it!
Thanks Justin. Hope to start sourcing materials soon.
Update:
Here's the drive train test. Moves the 5 pound creeper body around fine. 30 pounds is no trouble either, though the wheel treads started to fall off.
This is foam that has slots, and was originally used for transporting hard drives. I'm thinking of using these in the back of ALEX as vents, with the bottom one set to open up for electronic access.
Long time no update! Here it its!
First thing since the update, the creeper was removed from the base, and weight testing was done. 30 pounds is the safe max for these motors, so for cargo sake it's 25 pounds for the robot.
I built up the frame with indents for looks, and I must say it is solid!
I got caster wheels and mounted them to Alex's underside.
Now I must test the power train with ez-components.
That's all for now! More updates soon!
It's been a long time with not much progress. I burnt up my Hbridge with reverse wiring, which has left me in need of one. I got some of the siding cut, but it has yet to be fitted. Have some other projects on the go, plus school coming up, so I'm a bit slowed down at the moment. Need to get an order through for more parts!
Alright! I made some more progress. I got the bot skinned, and started working on the vent Backpack I will use as an access door.
Today I got the backpack finished and test fitted. Doesn't look half bad!