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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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Dave, Watching youtube today and your video popped up as recommended, what a great video! It was like watching "Lost in Space" all over again, but this time it was a real robot, without the man inside. What great work to build such a fantastic fully detailed classic robot! Sorry to hear about your friend. Steve S
Thanks Steve, That all means a lot.
I worked a little more on the Danger, Danger animation today. Mostly added the radar and bubble rotating back and forth during the routine. This really added just the right pizzazz.
Dave ,
The advances you are making, makes me want to watch some old episodes. The thought of a real Robot, from the past is really something. Someday please do a skit for us. It would be fun to see your "Mechanical Marvel" perform a classic scene.
Thanks ,
Ron
Thanks Ron. That does sound like fun. I'll certainly do that. However I don't think the guys would want to see me in the video. I'll need to find a Judy Robinson look a like to be on screen playing with the Robot.
I'm having fun with a new script I wrote for my B9. I ripped a lot of sound clips from Season 1 & 2 of my Lost in Space Blu Rays and wrote an EZ script where he will randomly play them. The whole game here is that it sounds like he's doing impressions of these actors. It's a blast! The more clips and script choices I have written in the more random the choices are. Have a watch and enjoy!
Hi Dave,
I love it ! You always entertain... I really enjoyed Elvis. It is great to see your years of effort and skill in action. I see why you can sit for hours and play..
Thanks,
Ron
This is the best robot video I have ever seen! Your B9 is amazing! You have done a great job building and programming this wonderful robot! Even when he repeats himself he is funny. That Elvis was great. I can see your robot doing shows on a stage and bringing in tons of people to watch! Everyone post this to Facebook and twitter! This is a B9 with EZ Robot and all kinds of amazing!
I was never satisfied with the drive motor and feedback device I was using my B9 Lost in Space Robot's radar section. This video follows my three day adventure of replacing that system with a whole new design. I'm installing a thinner, stronger motor That I bought from ServoCity and it has it's own encoder already installed. Danger, Danger! This is a 45 minute video so pull up a comfy chair, find your favorite hemorrhoid pillow, grab an adult beverage and sit back and enjoy!