Dogbot Is Alive... Mostly!

Dave L

USA

http://youtu.be/jvSh42fBxoA

I don't know if this will work, but here is a youtube link. This was my first attempt at uploading a video there. The file was done on an Galaxy Tablet, at 122 MB, I figured DJ would prefer it not take up space on his server.

Dogbot has a bit of User operator error, but with a little more training It'll be run much soother. Next phase is to pickup a few more Servos to add a better head, and a left arm. At somepoint the wife (our resident knitter) will make a red sweater for the dog, so DogBot can track her. Given the reliablity issues involved with color tracking though, I'm leaning more toward RFID tracking.

By — Last update
Jump to end

ARC Pro

Upgrade to ARC Pro

Stay on the cutting edge of robotics with ARC Pro, guaranteeing that your robot is always ahead of the game.

#1  

Dave that was ultra cool!

I would like a closeup of your arms and hands. And, where did you get them? did you build them? Or, are they were part of a toy. It looks like some use of PVC pipe. I like it!

Mel

#2  

The Body is PVC Pipe. The Arm is Lego parts. The base is 1/16th scale Tiger Tank.

User-inserted image

User-inserted image

#3  

I do have to give credit to my Son on putting together the Lego arm, he did it at 2:00 AM. I then hack his Lego parts to the two Servos.

#4  

Just for ease. Very nice great job.

#5  

ThankS, I'll have to look into doing this for future posts.

PRO
Synthiam
#6  

Hey Dave thats a fun bot!!

Are you using the l298 motor controller?

#7  

Thanks DJ. I'm using a Sabertooth 2x5 Controller. The motors pull 3 amps when running full speed.

By the way, is there a way to adjust the speed via a slider control or joystick?