So my life is finally at a better place and it's time to get back into robots. I have been watching all of the great builds and just couldn't stand it any longer. I've started construction on Noles- D (pronounced Nawless-D), my Non-Lethal Security Droid. I am using a bar-b-que grill for the main body and constructing the base and drive system myself. He will use a tracked drive system with wheelchair motors. The non-lethal part includes twin airsoft machine guns, a paintball gun, and twin rocket launchers. He will also have a gripping claw and 5 DOF arm, along with on-board computer and array of sensors. I am using the V3 boards with Noles and have converted them to USB connect since I have an on-board computer. When completed he should stand a little over 3 feet high and weigh about 150lbs. The base section is 1/2" oak plywood that will be covered with carbon fiber. Here are a few pics of my progress so far. As always, community suggestions and assistance is always appreciated.
Also, if any of the community is in the Phoenix area I would love to meet up and discuss projects - help each other out, etc.
This is the base drive section so far. I should start coating it with carbon fiber tomorrow. This is his claw, it uses MG995 metal gear servos for grip and wrist. Should be strong enough to get me a beer from the fridge. This is one of his rockets modified to be fired from a tube. I am using ABS drain tube. Here is the grill I got from Goodwill for 3 bucks. It had never been used but should work perfect for me.I cut out some acrylic to mount up inside the grill dome to house the bulk of my electronics. The computer will be on the base and easily accessible.
I've started attaching some electronics - main EZ-B board, cooling fans, voltage regulators, etc.
A big part of this security bot for me is intimidation. If they are intimidated they will leave. But I also want security monitoring and a functional service droid. One EZ-B will control the bulk of the work, while the second one will mostly control the arm. I will post more as I make more progress - and beg for the input of the community (truly the best resource around).
Other robots from Synthiam community

Fxrtst's ARC, Depth Sensor Plug In And Perception Neuron

Khanflicks's Super Mario Humanoid Project

I like Webber
Bret, Great to see you back into robotics. Looks like a cool project and the claw is great. Steve S
Way to go, Bret! Good Job!
Thanks Everyone! It's good to be back at it.
I love the idea of a intimidating security robot made from a grill
I can't wait to see the finished project!
It will be the Webbinator (thanks Dave
). Yeah, nothing lethal, just intimidating and painful. haha
Currently working on a Larson scanner for a little more intimidation factor. I will upload a video as soon as I have it operational.
Looks like a great project.
Evil Mad Scientist make a larson scanner I used with Melvin for a short time, it's open source too. If you need one I'll dig out the link (although it sounds like you have an idea in mind for that).
Glad to see you building again!