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Step 1 was to get some idea of my vision. So I took what was at hand and got it rolling just to get a feel. Now I understand where it's going. Yep for military and gun enthusiasts that is a working AR-15.
I started cutting steel for the frame and turret. Waiting on my V4 to arrive. Been outlining the programming. Until I get the V4 in hand I'm not sure if I'll bring more V4s into the mix or add arduinos. For those of you that have the v4, ideas?
For all intents and purposes this thing is intended to patrol the property at programmed times and then go into hold mode for a time to listen, watch and save battery life. If while it is holding any stationary or on-board sensors pick up an anomaly then the sentry will be directed to investigate while sending me alerts and/or video feed.
My idea is for a rolling platform (this one) and sensor pods (for lack of a better word at the moment) that are stationary but all meshed via a control server to talk to each other.
What I posted is not capable for off road use so when I get the chassis built and the V4 controller I'll post the true prototype and video the field tests (successes and failures).
Just some random thoughts;
The goal is to have an autonomous sentry that can be taken over by manual control as needed.
GPS guidance system to contain the thing within certain boundaries and for the server to know were it is in real time.
I'm a decent programmer but I need to make sure all the bugs are out before going live with an AR. (a real gun is a joke for those of you that might be worried) Possibly a paintball marker with pepper or rubber ammo.
remote charging station
and the list goes on . . . . . . .
Yes I am serious, yes I may have PTSD (at least that is the head doctor's opinion) but I'll sleep better at night knowing the coyotes and an occasional Big Foot don't get the drop on me
Step 1 was to get some idea of my vision. So I took what was at hand and got it rolling just to get a feel. Now I understand where it's going. Yep for military and gun enthusiasts that is a working AR-15.
I started cutting steel for the frame and turret. Waiting on my V4 to arrive. Been outlining the programming. Until I get the V4 in hand I'm not sure if I'll bring more V4s into the mix or add arduinos. For those of you that have the v4, ideas?
For all intents and purposes this thing is intended to patrol the property at programmed times and then go into hold mode for a time to listen, watch and save battery life. If while it is holding any stationary or on-board sensors pick up an anomaly then the sentry will be directed to investigate while sending me alerts and/or video feed.
My idea is for a rolling platform (this one) and sensor pods (for lack of a better word at the moment) that are stationary but all meshed via a control server to talk to each other.
What I posted is not capable for off road use so when I get the chassis built and the V4 controller I'll post the true prototype and video the field tests (successes and failures).
Just some random thoughts;
The goal is to have an autonomous sentry that can be taken over by manual control as needed.
GPS guidance system to contain the thing within certain boundaries and for the server to know were it is in real time.
I'm a decent programmer but I need to make sure all the bugs are out before going live with an AR. (a real gun is a joke for those of you that might be worried) Possibly a paintball marker with pepper or rubber ammo.
remote charging station
and the list goes on . . . . . . .
Yes I am serious, yes I may have PTSD (at least that is the head doctor's opinion) but I'll sleep better at night knowing the coyotes and an occasional Big Foot don't get the drop on me
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What if your sentry malfunctions and decides to shoot the mailman or girl scout wanting to sell you cookies?
There is a lot of live gun fire around here dealing with the coyote problem. I figure this to be a more humane and safer alternative.
Yep thought about that too. My daughter had similar concerns. I figure it will get regulated to the back 40. I still want to get my Girl Scout cookies each year.
I understand a weaponry rule. Makes sense. This I define as defensive and a humane answer for the us, the livestock and the coyotes.
Let me know for sure if I violated any rules here.
Thanks
I have also considered an airsoft rifle or paintball gun just for the fun of it.
It you are going to use CO2, it will weaken quickly on hot days. Nitros is the way to go then. Anyway, good luck.
Richard you are right as far as the lamas go. Unfortunately we have lamas at the far end of the fields and that drives the coyotes toward us in the residential section at the edges of the fields.
Agreed Mr. Cochran. What do you think of compressed air?
If I can I would like to steer this away from the AR and towards interfacing the V4 into the sentry. My initial thoughts were arduinos. That is what got me to dust off my old V3 but I was never in love with the Bluetooth end of that. Now that the V4 with WiFi is available that is my choice.
I suppose I could attempt to forgo the paintball marker and have the same principle but with a deterrent such as lights, compressed air bursts, music I lean towards Flight of the Valkyries)?
There appears to be a lot of smart people here and I hope this thread will tap into your (their) minds for better solutions to what I am trying to accomplish.
I am open and ready to hear from anyone that cares to offer advice.
Thanks
@nomad18.08, I understand and agree
How about a super loud air horn?
Honestly, unless you are going to get within 150 feet or so of the animals, I would not use the paintballs. They are not accurate enough. I would think the sound of the robot would scare them more than getting hit with a paintball anyway. Paintballs flatten when they come out of the barrel. They are not like bullets and become really very non-aerodynamic at speeds that would be high enough for anything with pretty good fur to really feel much.
I played with just a shirt on and would get some whelps but it sure didn't slow me down.
So, I'll keep waiting and read and research as much as possible here to get a head start on the EZ controller option.
Trying the airhorn, music and lights is cheap an fast to test. I can tell you this, the cows were mystified at first with this thing when it rolled up on them. the next time a few days later one of the calfs was trying to play with it. So I don't think the coyotes are going to be the least bit intimidated with just a rolling base. We'll see
Anyone here have any idea how long it takes to get the v4 now?
Standing by . . . . . .
Hope the company prospers and you are all paid well for the hard work.
Standing by
Also since the forum rules were created and posted 2 years ago there are no rules agianst robots having lasers, guns , projectiles , darts , bb's , lawn mower blades , saws , water jets , paint ball guns, chainsaws, hammers, flame throwers or time altering devices.
, but please , don't use curse language or ague with others. We gotta keep it clean for all the other mad scientists in here.
Lloyd