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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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?