Next Hack - Robot B9

bret.tallent

USA
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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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#321  

Is that the $300 EEG Headset? That sounds cool. I got my B9 today!

#322  

yes,very cool headset can control many robots ,all wowwee and more cant make movies no more sold all my high end video equipment dont need it and video doesnt have much use any more also looking at getting another type of headset for $200 ,this one can get software to can control some robots and arduino board

#323  

I added some PVC rings to my arm base to attache the rubber boot to.

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THen I mounted the arm in the socket.

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And here is the boot on the arm - not too bad.

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I am in the process of painting the claws so it will be a little bit before I get those mounted. In the mean time I will continue with the other arm...

#324  

Its coming along GREAT! Those rubber boot work nicely with the original.

#325  

Looking very cool. Will look great with your new claws.

#326  

Hey looking great ! Those boots worked better than I could imagine. that ultrasonic looks like it would fit right.at home inside the chest peaking out of a couple 3/4" holes. :) You have done so well making stuff look really.good