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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#329  

Thanks! I got the claws all painted up and can start working with those tonight. I had to use something different for my cuffs as that other fitting was just a soft plastic. So I found that 1 1/2" PVC end cap is just the right size. I cut them down and put a slot in the end for the claws to function. I will mount the claws and servo to this then attach it as a unit to the end of the arm. This will also hold the boot in place. I will take pics as I make progress.

#330  

Super cool. Hope to see the pics soon.

#331  

Here are my claws and one of the cuffs. I need to enlarge the slot a little.

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#332  

wow they look good,like tools use to heat metal in a furnace

#333  

I need to build everything you have made for your B9. Got to get my humanoid done first. Anyone have the remote that came with the 24 inch tall B9? I was just wondering what all he could do?

#334  

I'll look thru my stuff to see if I still have it.

#335  

mcsdaver do you still need the part for his leg,looking next week to start casting it,lot of projecting working on,around the house,need to make and set up 12 more computers for work,plus my omnibot project,plus more bad news i got a small trip in 25 days to go on 3weeks

#336  

robotmaker I may be moving soon, so it can wait for a while. I need to finish my humanoid project first. Thanks