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Well, progress is being made, albiet slowly, but progress none the less. All 3 decks are now in. The neck post is mounted. I've built it so that I can remove the head and the upper body shell for maintaince and modifications. Wiring runs through the neck mounting tube and servo exstension cables allow me to unplug the different wiring cables. I've programmed some head movements and the eyes are now "blinking".
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Thanks for your input Mel. I really wish I could continue with Gizmo as I think the general design concept is sound. I'm just so frustrated with the motor control issues!!!!!! I"ve been bogged down with this issue for well over 3 months now. R2D2 suggested using R/C motor controllers. So, I think I'm going to try that. There are a lot of them available on eBay cheap so I won't have to put a lot of money in them. I have bought my L289N's off ebay, from China. Hell, who knows......I may have had the misfortune of buying 3 of them that don"t work properly. I guess thats the chance we take when buying cheap Chinese crap.
I've got so much time ,effort and money invested in these robots, I'd absolutely hate to think it was all for nought! I'll drop the L289N's and try something else I guess. Hope all your projects are working for you and send you all my best.
Lloyd
:-(
I was also very close to its end under the impression that Mr. Sures was sincere in his stated goal of bringing robotics to everyone from old to young, beginner to experienced. It would now appear that there are limitations on that goal. I have invested a lot of blood,sweat, and tears, time and money in this robotics venture. I sincerely hope it does not prove to be all wasted. I do hope you are right and that these trying times will eventually come to an end and resolution found.
In the end it may not really matter much as my wife has informed me that she is considering divorce. Again; like you; I'm much to old for all this. My life may be nearing it's end. I cannot bear losing my wife and should that happen I'm quite sure I will lose the will to keep going. We all have our problems in life and our personal demons to battle. I'm begginning to lose the battle I fear.
Good Luck, Lloyd!
Lloyd
:-)
Thank you for your words of encouragement and hope. It is appreciated more then you will ever know! God bless you both.
I understand what you are going though as I too have divorced after almost 19 years. Marriages can be saved dont lose hope. Reading and counseling will help a great deal.
If you want me to share my experiences you can email me offline.
Thank you for your kind offer. At times like this when all seems lost others input can be very helpful.
This all depends on how high maintenance she is. Good luck. Divorce is always hard.
Samantha
Your Gizmo is calling. He is CRYING to be finished. How are you doing? We want to hear from you.
Hang in there, Buddy!
Mel (MovieMaker)
How is Gizmo coming?
S
:o)
Where are you at? Any new pics?
S