For my first project so I don't stuff up a toy I have decided to use Lego for my body. This means that I won't have to master any specialised tools and my project will be $50 cheaper than if I bought a Verbot.
I am going to build a hollow body out of lego and drill some pieces to make a nice friction fit for the servo attachments. I have tons of Lego blocks from when I was younger so I don't have to fear wrecking any pieces. I plan to have two wheels at the base, two arms and a rotating head. Any suggestions on how attach the servos effectively to the body to make sure that they don't fall out. I would also prefer that I can reuse the servos for later project so I would prefer not to make any permenant attachments. The beauty of this project is that I can alter the body and remove parts with great ease. I will upload photos and videos as I progress.
Thanks
Liam
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Much to my surprise I recieved some servos as a present from my uncle so now I am all set to go. Hopefully the problems with connection will clear up (see Bluetooth Connection Problems). In the meantime I am thinking of making some little walking legs just for fun.
New batteries are always the key. If you do experience many problems and you feel it's not battery related, then give the solder joints a quick refresh. Lately we've experienced a board that had a few cold solder connections. I've already given Colin a spanking for that, so it won't happen again
He's a real good guy and works hard for this project
Thanks I will be sure to check that. I seriously overestimated the size of the EZ-B and servos and made the body ten times too big. This is actually incredibly convenient because I no longer need to buy more bricks.