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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#537  

I love the lights in his head and body. Looks very cool. Hope you get his right arm working soon. Danger is much cooler with both arms waving. He drives around great.

#538  

So I finally got my workshop figured out and got back to B9. I have finally fixed his gimpy arm. I had to replace one of the servos in the elbow.

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Now he looks like he is supposed to.

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Since I am finally happy with his construction, I am totally ready to continue on with the programming. I think I will start another thread dedicated to his programming. Thank you to everyone for your kind support and words of encouragement. A special thanks to Josh Starnes. And a very special thanks to DJ Sures for creating the EZ-Robot - My little B9 would still be only a dream without it.

#539  

Awesome Job Brett , it looks very professional. Thanks for the shout out. I am here anytime. - Josh Starnes

#540  

Cool It will be great to see him running around and doing cool new things as you program him. EZ-B helps make dreams come true!

#541  

Bret, I have looked over this tutorial and I don't know if I have all of the stuff to pull this off. But, I will attempt it when I get my B-9 in. Your project was a complete and total success!

Sincerely,

Mel:)

#542  

I finally got my B-9 in today. It's neck has the head touching the other plastic thingy and is slightly bent. I noticed that your neck is longer. It looks better.

#543  

@MEL what size and type did you get trendmasters or another one

@dave i see on ebay they are selling some parts for the full size you have ,custom made parts SO i am thinking of buying them,like the legs are $699 and more

#544  

@Fred

Don't get ripped off with knock off B9 parts! I have. I would not recommend buying full Sized B9 parts from eBay unless you know they are made by B9 Builders Club vendors. They make the highest quality and best match to the original. Most are a very close match.

As far as Rubber Legs, Arms and the Bubble Lifter boot the club vender that makes the best ones is about to close his run. If you are serious about getting something like this please visit Will's web site:

Will Huff .com

Will is a valued member of this forum (EZ Robots) also.

Also look at the B9 vendors page here for the other parts offered. Some parts are available all the time. Others are only available when they do their runs:

Quality B9 parts

Do you have the link to the auctions you mentioned?

Good Luck, Dave Schulpius