Meet Squeegee , The Flooring Mopping Robot , Modified Radioshack Robie Jr

jstarne1

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#129  

Ok I picked up supplies to pursue this rotating shammy idea. I picked up the coolest looking microfiber shammies I could find. I tested the roomba motors on 12 volts. They seem to be strong enough to rotate a small 4 to 5 inch shammy wheel. However I researched this and the roomba battery powers the roomba motors at between 15.4 and 17 volts. This means I can use the voltage step up modules I purchased to raise the voltage as high as I can reasonably get it. Probably 16 volts. Is what I will go for because thats "happy medium" between what the existing roomba models run at. That being said I will be increasing the voltage from the batteries 6v 2.5 times meaning whatever current this motor draws at 16 volts is actually 2.5 times as much from the 6 volt battery (even more because step up or down transformers are not 100 percent efficient).

#130  

Thats great that the roomba brushes have enough torque for it.

#132  

Ok heres the motors and gearboxs being used...

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As you can see installation of replacement pads should be easy. Just one screw.

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Painted the usb receiver to match and I will be getting a label maker soon. Trying not to mix these guys up.

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This is the microfiber material I am thinking I will use to cut smaller pads from that can spin.

#134  

Ok I think I scrapped the motor idea due to limited space. I will just do one solid mop. Im prepping my backup base and making it strong as possible to reduce chance of flexing or warping. Filled the front hole where a caster once was and glued the battery door shut.

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#135  

You could start a TV show. "Pimp My Bot"

#136  

Lol I could take requests like a radio station.