I loved the idea about modding my own omnibot so i found one on ebay and bought it
My initial plan is pretty basic, just put in some servo's for the head and arms, i have an H-bridge for the movement and put in a camera.
I bought it for about $51 and $64 shipping, but I ended up paying an extra $45 on import duties (which I think is ridiculous because it's not even sold anymore) I just got the box with my omnibot (it was shipped inside a burger king box ):
Look at all those stamps!
thank you!
Here comes the head
What a beautiful baby..
Fortunately, he wasn't that discoloured from the sun so I just washed him and didn't have to repaint.
Here's the entire collection of video's. Please excuse my poor English, I wasn't doing bilingual education back when I shot these:
I'm currently working on renovating him. He was very poorly glued together and his arms snapped off. I'm planning to release a final video before my visit to EZ-Robot in July.
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Hi Mike can you post pics of how he is broken? I'm happy to help you get the little guy going. Ever thought about making him an air soft robot. It adds fun and is a great was to replace a broken arm too.
The problem started when I accidentally cut the elbow off too short. I hot-glued some washers in place to compensate for the shortage. Here are some pictures: click click
And this is where he's been standing for the last year: click
Any help would be really appreciated
Niek, You did an awesome job on that robot! It's a shame to see it out of commission. I am kind of bumbling along trying to program my robot. I wish I had your talent, but the fabrication and building part is what I am good at. I would like to offer a suggestion. Hot glue is great for a lot of things, but it is not strong enough for what you are trying to do there. I would pull the metal washers off and scrape out all of the hot glue. Then get yourself some nylon washers the same diameter of the part that you are trying to extend, and glue them on one at a time with "Super Glue" or something like that. Epoxy resins are good for that sort of thing too. Just don't glue your fingers to it.
Just another thought.
You could wrap a piece of cardboard (or even a playing card) around the piece that you cut too short, having it stick out to the length that you need. Stick a rubber band around it and fill the extra space with epoxy. Peel the card out when it dries.
There is always a way to fix things if you put your mind to it.
Niek,
Wonderful job on the robot. That was how I was with computers back in 1964, a long time ago in another ...
Keep up the great work, learn all you can from DJ and others.
As I tell my kids, look at something from a 10,000 foot view, step back.
Danger! read your post of the 17th, thanks for the info.
DJ maybe we could have a new post area called tips and hints plus Rich's post too.
:)
J
Good Job, Niek!
I was wondering how you attach your Asus. Is it with Velcro?
@MovieMaker
Yes, I used the ultra-strong velcro that can hold up to 10kg.
Thanks for the reply. Keep up the good work, Buddy.
;)
Fantastisch ! Je hebt het echt in je vingers ! Proficiat en doe zo verder.