I haven't shown off a new robot (other than Revolution ones) for a while so it's time to start a new topic for one of the few I'm currently working on
EZ-Rover MK 1
Originally a WiFi controlled tank which looks based on the Brookstone rover. The WiFi was not easily hackable and it was much easier to just gut it and replace the internals for an EZ-B, H-Bridge and EZ-B Camera.
Originally it was run on 6 x AA batteries so I have kept that set up and using the existing moulded battery compartment just wired directly to the EZ-B.
This will be 100% autonomous and it's purpose will be to roam the ground floor of my house.
IR and Ultrasonic sensors will be fitted to it all around (space permitting) and collision avoidance done with a modified version of my ping roam adapted to use multiple sensors rather than a rotating sensor.
More to follow when I open it up again to fit the camera in there.
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I've got a noob question. I have Brookstone Rover (both a 1.0 and 2.0). Can I buy the EZ-bv4 and simply replace all the controller boards? That is, can the EZ-bv4 control the motors that are in the Rover without any modifications? And how about the camera , can the bv4 get video from it?
If bv4 can use the existing motors, that's great. The camera is awful, so replacing it with EZ-Robot camera is fine by me.
Thanks for info.
@dr_glenn Yes, but you may need an H-bridge motor controller if there isn't one built into your Rovers... It's easier just to use the ezb4 camera
If the camera will fit then swap it out for the V4 one. I doubt you will be able to get the original camera feed if you gut the rover.
As far as replacing the guts for the EZ-B and driving the existing motors, that is exactly what I have done with this one. The insides will probably vary but provided there is space then sure, it'll work.
I've covered most of what's in my rover in earlier photos but will provide complete information in clear and descriptive explanations when it's done.
The short answer is yes you can. You will need to check on space inside the robot and make sure the EZ-B fits in there with the accessories (h-bridge etc) plugged in to the digital ports. I need to adjust the layout of mine as I found the front 12 ports do not allow for connection with the top of the rover fixed on but it will all fit in with some playing around.