Hi Guys,
When rummaging in the attic I found my old Omnibot with the remote and the original battery pack
The battery is dead but I popped in two double A's and the digital clock still works. I was too young to really understand what I had was more than just a toy (I was 5 when I got it).
Anyway, I want to work on a project with my daughter. She's 7 but she's taken a real liking to electronics after I got her a snap electronics kit. Can anyone suggest a good project and what basic hardware I should purchases (servos, sensors, etc.) to get started.
Thanks, Ali
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Yes it will, Melvin originally used the original Omnibot battery (since been upgraded) so I now use the 6v SLA occasionally for testing.
Be aware, the original wiring for the Omnibot was backwards! Test your Vcc and Ground before connecting to the EZ-B.
Thanks for the heads up!
To make the eyes/head rotate did you guys cut the square corners to make it round?
Has anyone modded by sticking a mini PC inside? Actually I saw one video where some stuck a netbook with USB replacing the BT. I rather keep the BT and control it remotely.
Speaking of remote controls, which ones do you guys use?
I know a have a boat load of questions...
Thx for being patient.
ARC has built in controls to use with a wii, a playstation controller or even with the keyboard on your PC...
Any recommended Hbridges you guys suggest to use with the existing drive train?
I have a few tablets laying around... Has anyone tried to mod that into the front as a console? My only concern is the power consumption. It'll be more for "show" since my tablets are all android base.
Ali
The L298n is perfect for the omnibot drive train. I've also used the TB6612FNG motor driver from Sparkfun without issue (however it is only 1A Dual Channel not 2.5A Dual Channel like the L298n).
L298n is the better one in my opinion since it has on board voltage regulator and is easier to wire up.
Mr. Ali, Solamelikem ,
Good Luck!
Thanks everyone
Rich: Something like? http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Modules-L298N-Dual-H-Bridge-Motor-Controll/
As far as the EZ Robot kits -- Where are they shipped from and what's the usual shipping time for US? I read the shipping terms... lot of fine print, would it be better to buy it from locally from Ebay (even though its a few dollars extra)?
Thanks, Ali
EZ Robots are manufactured and shipped from China.... Headquarters is located in Calgary, Alberta Canada... Shipping is via DHL. The actual shipping time is about 3 days, however do to current heavy volume it will be probably a week or two to process your order...
You may not find much on eBay right now because it is so new... However, try Robotshop.com (Robotshop.ca has some) to see if they currently have stock to ship....