Hey Guys,
I've read lots on the forum, and posted a hand full of times, but I thought it was about time I launched my first major project (well, my second really, I converted a wall-e, but I thought there was enough of those on here
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So here is announcing OmniMC, an Omnibot 2000 media centre
The idea is to make him all RC and to also house a Raspberry PI running RaspBMC as the media centre bit. I'll then add some speakers and maybe some under-bot lighting
I'm wondering if then I can control the whole thing with one of these:
Other than that, I'm kinda just winging it and seeing what other bits and pieces I come up with.
To start with though, I've done the usual thing of gutting him and sticking him through the dishwasher
So right now, he is prepped and ready to go.
I've already got my EZ-Robot kit, and a few components such as 6v battery
Some blue replacement bulbs
My Raspberry PI (which arrived today) and I've just won a screen for his chest
While I'm waiting for some other bits, I've also been looking at making some replacement tires which you can see details of in one of my other posts
So that's pretty much the state of play at the moment. I'm pretty much a novice at all this, so I'm looking forward to the challenge. Lets see if I've bitten off more than I can chew
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Did a bit of work on the head pan tilt mech this evening.
Will take some more pics of the mount plate tomorrow. I opted to use hot glue to fix the mount plate to the neck. I know it's not the best way to fix stuff but I have plenty and I need to cut back on what I'm spending. If I find its weak, ill just make some supports.Looks pretty good! About the legal thing: even if Tomy has patented rubber treads also, how long would this last?I mean, it has been more than 20 years that these things came out. Also, you could offer it as, lets say treads that fit all kinds of things, model cars, planes, and well, also an Omnibot. Just a thought.
@mike I have been asking around, but it seems one of those with lots of differing opinions. Some say if you just say they are reproduction and not associated with tomy it should be ok. Others say I'd need to chase down any trademarks / copyrights to see if I'd be breaching them. I'm just not sure how to do the later without getting a solicitor involved, and then you are talking fees which would probably not make it worth it.
That movement is pretty good. I like it. And I use a lot of hot glue and epoxy.
Another pan tilt test, this time with the head attached.
Hi Matt got the parcel this morning they look amazing! thanks
Very Very impressed with your build
Hey @Neil, awesome! Glad you like them
The head DOES look very cool! I am looking forward to seeing more of this! So you have the head and both upper arms moving. Whats up next? Hands, right? Keep up the good work!