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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#337  

ok,if i have time might make it anyway,got other molds to make also,and need to order more clearcast resin

#338  

Well if you do get it made soon then I am sure it would make it here before I move. I will be glad to pay more than cost to you. Thanks

#339  

i hate moving also,but need a bigger house for my robots,and looking at a place near a lake for my ROV robot.plus have fun using my jet ski

#340  

I finished the mods to my cuffs and the claws fit fine now.

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And the cuff fits perfectly on the end of the rubber boot.

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Here you get an idea of the size. Pretty darn good I think.

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I am going to mount the servo that controls the claw to the inside of the cuff so it is a whole unit that can be added onto the end of the arm.

#341  

Slide that puppy on your servos and let's see it in action.:) Looking real good!

#342  

That looks so cool. He will look so cool with his arms and claws in place and working. For his sonar you can scan side to side turning the upper body. Looking super good on everything. This B9 can go where most will never go and move his arms better than most full scale B9 robots.

#344  

Lol I see you covered servos in dynamat , did it cut down your servo noise?