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.
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
Smarty's Synthiam Arm
Jdebay's What Should I Do?
Thanks guys!
Got the main interface board installed - starting to look less like a bar-b-que and more like a robot...
Looks awesome. Do some full robot shots. It helps give a sense of what's been accomplished.
I will do full shots when I get that far. Building his upper and lower sections separately. Been working on the top with the electronics and such so I haven't made any progress on the drive section. But I will post pics to follow my progress.
@Technopro - here is a very rough drawing of what this bot will look like.
Can't wait to see it come alive
Got my targeting laser finished last night, just need to install it in the dome. I will also install 3 equidistant motion detectors.
Been working on the airsoft guns. I tried using the guns I got from Josh Starnes but I ruined them. So I had to go with a different gun.
I settled on these Uzi's. They are more compact, run on 7.2 volts, have a higher FPS and their boxy design make them ideal for making mounts.
First I had to cut the handles down.
Then I made aluminum mounts to tie them together.
And this is rough idea of what this will look like mounted on Grilller.