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Hi all,
I'd like to share a video I just took of my full size Lost in Space B9 robot that's controlled by two EZ-B controller boards. Right now they are controlling limited movement and voice response of a few motors, lights and sound files played from a Sparkfun MP3 Trigger board. Although I'm just starting with the animation and have more building on the actual robot the result (mostly thanks to the EZ Robot controller board) is shocking. Please have a look at this (4 minute) You Tube vid and enjoy.
Please excuse some Technical camera lighting and sound issues. This is the first time I'd made and posted a vid online.
EDIT 8/2/13: Just realized I have no good pictures of how my B9 will look when complete. Here's one of the actual TV robots from the 60's TZ show Lost in Space and one recent shot of where I'm at with my build over 1 1/2 year after I started. Enjoy:
Thanks, Dave Schulpius
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That's great news! How is the noise at 24vdc? I know you must be excited to finally get going on the arms. Would you recommend those motors on an 0mni2000?
Troy, There is no noise to mention. Only time I noticed any noise is when I dropped the PWM down to about 30% and lower then I could hear the "pulse" as it turned on and off. However it wasn't really that loud. Not even close to what a servo sounds like.
I cant really make a recommendation as I haven't really put them to any use yet. I've only lifted 1.5 lbs a few times. I'll know more over the next few days as I run them through my performance and endurance tests. Stay tuned. Same time, same channel
Glad you got it moving!
I may want a couple of those motors too. I'd just need to figure on how to mount it.
*** Awesome Dave*** Looks like you will be doing the part of the previous script "If ($perseverance + $focus > $frustration) sit back and enjoy your favorite drink sleep(10 hours)"
Looks like more voltage was the key! 8 pounds ! that sounds like, more then a six pack! Looking forward to your next video! Who knows , maybe one servo will be enough which will help out with the budget ...which means more um imbibing/celebrating
@Troy indeed ! with a successful servo test they will sell more for sure!
Dave, an 8 lbs payload may be too much even for these amazing motors, I guess you will just have to try and see if they work. Alternatively, you may need to use the expensive $250 servo at the shoulder joint and then use the Bosch servos down stream on the arm where less torque is required (because of leverage) this could possibly save you $750 per arm.
Tony
Tony, please email me on these servos, troyok at live.com
@Troy, Rex found that we can get these here in the USA. In fact he has a couple being shipped now. Later this evening I'll post some links if I can get out of work early enough.
@Tony, I'll see how far I can push these as soon as I have a little time.