I have no clue yet to as what to name my bots, but I do know someone should probably ban me from EBay! I will end up with 3 total when it's all said and done.
Okay so what I want to do with at least two of the bots is to add a Mini ITX setup, one I already have which runs windows 8, 8gb ram, and a 120gb ssd. I figured that the 3rd omnibot 2000 I can use for parts or whatever..
For powering the onboard pc's I figured that using a pair of 12vdc 7 amp batteries should be enough to run the pc for at least a couple hours? There will be another battery to run the EZ-B as well as other electronics. IS there enough room in the base for the batteries?
I would love to get some input on this project, as I mentioned in another post I also have a CNC Mill which I have recently started using again, and even though I am not that good with it(It's been a long time), I would think I can fabricate some parts if need be. I usually use either 1/8" or 1/4" think pvc plastic for milling.
Today I received my first Omnibot 2000, one of it's arms is broken and the first thing that happened is that it smelled so bad that it was taken completely apart and is currently in the dishwasher. I think it was living at a kennel with a bunch of dogs for the past few years, loaded with hair and all sorts of interesting things. I had to change after it was that bad.
A couple the things I want to do:
- Get rid of the gears and motors in the arms and replace them with decent servos, maybe something like the Power HD 1501MGs?
- Motor controller for each robot is going to be L298 based.
- Single Microsoft USB Lifecam HD camera on each robot - I found that the tracking on these is fantastic compared to the one that comes in the EZ kit, especially where lighting is an issue.
- Servo Pan/Tilt for the head, maybe using Lynxmotion servo brackets?
There's a bunch of stuff I am still working on but most of the items I mentioned above I already have on hand.
Here's a couple of pics of the 2000 I got today:
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We all found that those gear boxes not so great,best bet is to use a XEV tracks like on my omnibot 2000 project,soon at this one is done i got still 6 more omnibots to work on ,2 omnibot 2000 anf 4 omnibot 5402 series
Thanks for that info, I never thought about the vex track setup from your thread. Have you been able to test with the tracks on your omnibot 2000 yet? I am just wondering if I should go with either two motors or four being my omni 2000 will weigh about 20-25lbs when i'm done with it.
yes it works and handles 50 lbs AND i made changes to handle more 100 lbs,also more room inside for boards and stuff my omnibot 2000 project
I'vd been looking at your thread, and the VEX hardware/tracks idea, I would imagine it's not nearly as noisy as the stock transmission on the omnibot 2000, that and less things to go wrong. Right now my omnibot 2000 weighs about 20lbs and it doesn't seem to have any problem moving around, but once everything is added, it's closer to 27lbs. I'm just wondering with the vex frame cut to fit on the base, are you mounting the vex frame underneath the omnibot 2000?
Thanks
Thought this was kinda interesting, suppose to get the transmission for my other omni 2000 tomorrow, but it went the wrong away, somehow I doubt it will be here by then
I had the same problem with some stuff i ordered too, they say a certain date with tracking and usps sends it to another place and back to me.
It was even better when I called the post office and had them try to figure it out, guy was at a loss for words...
I was just looking at the Power HD DC1217MG, anyone try these? According to the specs, this thing is capable of 219 inches? The price is pretty cheap too, $45.00?