New Pics Of Project Gizmo

If it were mine and I could afford it. I would go with the sabertooth. That is what I have in the Leaf Robot that I have and it has worked well and there are drivers for it. I would save the other controller for another time. I actually did that on Leaf. I had an H-Bridge. I fiddle-faddled around until I was sick and tired of it, so I just removed it and went with something I Knew worked. And, that put me back on track. The Sabertooth was also one of the cheaper alternatives and the factory worked with me when I had a question.

Good Luck, GIZMO is a machine that is CRYING to be born. don't let him be a still birth.

I had to put Marty aside also, because it seemed she did everything individually fine. But, would not do all the stuff at once without bogging down. I have to make a decision on her whether or not I will finisher her in her precent state.

Hope that this helped.

Mel

Robotz012248 hello, if not find solution to your problem in the esc rc think like this: www.r2hobbies.com/1-10-rc-car-300a-hv-brushed-motor-esc-electronic-speed-controller-2a-bec-with-fan.html

I have bought two for my robot and no complication nunguna are connected as a servo with your connector and including, the number of amps I guess it's exaggerated, but it sure put up 50-80 amps, all you have to do is cut the red wire connector for the esc servo not send voltage ez-b, Greetings.

@ R2D2 : Thank you for your suggestion. I have given thought to using R/C motor controllers but have not seen many other builders using them. I may well give it a try as I am not making any progress using other motor controllers.

@ Mel: 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

Thanks, Lloyd. I am at the first time in my life in a situation that every single robot has given up the ghost or is not working properly. Also, my computer is giving me problems too. I have the Marty robot that I have not finished yet, so maybe it will work. It has the EZB in it. Also, the leaf robot after years of good service , the MPU is not working. I am getting too old for this. This is a young man's hobby. I have ordered a QBO only to be told that it has a bug and needs another $1000 for it to work without bugs. I wanted it because I wanted to just Operate and not worry about engineering the thing.I don't have that kind of money. So, for the time being, I am in a Robot Slump! I am sure things will get better because bad times never last.

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Seems we are in the same boat Mel. Both faced with major problems and unable to find an answer. I'm like you. I do have some disposable income to spend on a hobby, but am by no means plush with cash. I sincerely thought that the EZ-B, ARC system would enable me to actually construct a working robot that might actually be able to assist me with tasks that have become difficult for me. 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.

I am sorry to hear about your wife. I had a wife of 28 years who left me. I found my absolute soul mate. My first wife leaving me was a blessing. My new wife has stuck by my side for just about 20 years and we have planned to be together for all eternity. You might find your soulmate. It took me 42 years to find mine. Just have faith in GOD and he will bless you. Good Luck, Lloyd!

My current wife is my soulmate. It took me over 50 years to find her. I sincerely belive that she was God's reward for all the suffering I have endured during my life. I cannot believe that God brought us together just to take us apart.If this is Gods plan for me; then I am ready for GOD to take me. Thank you for your kind thoughts. My departure from this world will, in all probability, have very little effect on anyone. Lloyd