" Elvis Alive" Robot Hack with EZ Robot, lotiny controller, and software. I purchased a non functional unit from E-Bay that would not complete startup. My intention was, if I could not repair it, it would be useful for a robotic build. After evaluation, one motor gear was not completing startup sequence. I repaired that, and the unit completed the startup sequence. Merne kindly sold me an extra controller that he had. The WowWee Robot was great, but it lacked any realistic rotation motion. I planned, and built a Rotation Pedestal that adds so much more realism to the "Elvis Alive" Robot. I can program it for each song or let it choose up to 6 random rotations, as I did in the video. I used a new EZ Robot HDD servo that was superior to another digital servo that I experimented with. My plan of an extra additional servo to rock the body, was not necessary, because the lazy-susan pedestal had enough flex with the 10 lb. robot to move with it's many head gyrations.
Other robots from Synthiam community
Robotdude's Lieutenant Commander Data
Mikej's First Look At The Upgraded Model
I agree Dave,
I noticed many people are gone like Steve S. where did he go, so talented. Maybe one day he will return.
We never know what life has thrown at them...
EzAng