Just got my ominibot in for my Sunshine Project!
** I was going to give an actual realistic account of every step of the construction of the project. But, when I looked back, it seemed to be a collection of Negative thoughts. So, I have forgotten all of the Negative thoughts and have edited them out. It is sort of like having a baby. It is painful at first , but once the baby is born. Or, in the case of Frankenstein, "It's Alive!" "It's Alive!" , you forget all of the pain and behold your new creation. So, I will simply record the steps that worked and NOT the ones that didn't. Many times after finishing a project and making all the mistakes, I learn how NOT to do certain things.**
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Good news, I have made arrangements to buy some parts over the next two months. I hope to find that the parts that I am buying will include enough for me to put this all together.
God Bless All of You that will follow and Support me in my journey.
Sincerely,
Mel Addison
Other robots from Synthiam community
R2D2's Robot Sphere (But Call Me Rs)
Steve's Meet Aegis
Well, I got my new LED strip. But I have to get another to finish the project. I bought 12" , after that for a dollar more than I spent on that, I got 16.4 Feet. I have plenty to experiment on. I am going to use this on some of my other robots also.
Until Next time,
Mel
You are doing very well moviemaker. I am watching your build with enthusiasm. Keep plowing forward ! Steve S
@Steve Thank You my friend for your support. You also have a gift for making things "Tight". I do not have that gift unfortunately. I must watch guys like you and aameralis. I am expecting Many parts in today. Thank You guys for your support. Sometime when I fail at what I am trying to do it can get a little bit discouraging. But, you guys help hold me up.
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*** NewsFlash!**** Update . . .
I have decided to scrap the itx part of this project and go with the notebook that is what is being used on the Omnibot3000 tutorial. I will keep you updated with further developments. I have also decided to go with a lighter color of paint. My robot is pretty light already but the paint I was going to use was way too dark.
Now the other project has went to a windows8 tablet. I cannot follow, it is too expensive.
But, I will use a net-book connected to a mimo monitor and windows7.
I have found many places that the netbook fits just right. But, the stupid usb cables coming out on both sides of it stop it from working there. It seems the ONLY two places to fit it would be the backpack and inside the trash can. The backpack would have more air circulation.
You can add vents to the trashcan and keep the weight down low to keep the robot more stable.
I am planning to add a vent or two. Thanks, I appreciate your thoughts.
Update*
I am very anxiously awaiting the 1st. It is about a week and a half away. At that time I will pay the first $100 on my second omni-bot. I can't wait!
I have made a decision. I am going to put the netbook on a knapsack on the back of the robot. I will have holes coming out of the trashcan and having the sound and mic and speakers and plugging in to the netbook that is on the knapsack. Pictures will follow once I get far enough in the contruction. Speakers will be in the trash can.
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