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Next Hack - Robot B9

Now that I have finished B.O.B., my get your feet wet bot, I have begun my next hack. This next robot will bridge the gap between Bob and my ultimate big robot. I am starting with a remote controlled B9 toy from Trendmasters. It was very limited in what it did, and the drive section was pathetic, but it was B9!

Before Pics:

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Note: the front "lights" in the chest plate is actually just a decal.

Here is what B9 looks like now:

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I have mounted clear LEDs in the appropriate colors in the chest at the bottom of the decal and have a flashing circuit that will blink them in the combination as seen on the series. Where the two large round circles are (white domes on the big guy) I will have my ping sensor. I have mounted pager motors in the antenna housings to turn the "sensors" as seen in the TV version. I have mounted red El Wire to his voice plate to emulate the original as well. I have also mounted a series of blinking LEDs to the "brain" section in the bubble.

Next is to work on the rotation of the bubble and torso, articulate the arms and claws, and make a real functioning tread section. For the tread section I am adapting the base from my RAD robot. I will keep you posted with pics as I proceed.

Thanks,

Bret

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#233  

Where is your ultrasound sensor?

#234  

It will be in the center of the chest below the voice box. If you look in the picture you can see where I patched the old holes and I am going to mount my sensor right over the top of that space. It fits perfectly in the space.

#235  

Is it radar? Does it scan left to right?

#237  

JOSH you said the rover 5 chassis can handle 40 lb but flex under weight but specs says only 8 lb carry,it is a fair good chassis DAGU ROVER 5 CHASSIS

can you post a video of it carrying 40 lbs

BRET how much does the B9 robot weigh

#238  

I didn't do a video , on my thread o posted a picture though , I wouldnt run anything more than 20 pounds on the 4wd rover , 10 pounds on 2wd.

#239  

on page 36 of your omnibot post it says you tested 40 lb and it flex some under weight thats why i wanted to see a video ,the company who makes it say under 10 lbs so i wanted to see a video before i buy it

#240  

Yea I loaded it down the same day I tested the omnibot base but the plastic flexed under load so its lot worth it if your going for a bigger bot. 15 to 20 pounds max