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:
Note: the front "lights" in the chest plate is actually just a decal.Here is what B9 looks like now:
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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@robot56 - I got my buck regulators (reducers) off ebay. Here is a link to one like I got. Linky Gunner you are correct. The cheaper amp I used on the MP3 trigger has a background hum that is the LEDs. Since I added the second amp with a clean input just for the voice lights I don't get that effect. And I can adjust the lights independently of the volume to my preference. It is such a simple way to get the lights to sync with your voice I think I will use this method from now on.
B9 is looking and sounding great. You are making a cool robot even cooler! Can't wait to see him running around and talking to you.
Thank you Guys! I appreciate the comments.
Aaaawesome
Here is a little RoboRAD preview.
Ha ha ha he looks happy!
He needs a gun ontop each fender lol.
So are you going to eliminate the cup holder for more room? Its not too difficult just some epoxy and masking tape. I did it so I could fit one of those 12 volt 7 ah batteries inside.
Yeah, that cup holder has got to go (I still have it on B9 so it's okay) Hmmmmm......guns? I like it.
RoboRAD That is too cool. How can he get you drinks if you lose the cup holder? B9 brings all the drinks? Yes, he needs guns!