There is no control yet in this robot. However with the upgrades I'm planning for this robot, Synthiam ARC and the EZB are going to be center stage.
I was asked by a fellow Lost In Space and B9 Robot fan to help him rebuild his B9 Robot. He bought it a few years ago and was a bit overwhelmed in getting this poor old robot put together and working. I agreed to try to help and give it a try. I couldn't bring myself to see an old B9 Robot left to exist in boxes and never see the light of day again.
Hopefully this is the first of many videos documenting my journey rebuilding an old friend and a hero of my childhood.
Hopefully in a few months I can have him blinking, flashing and rattling off sound clips. Please enjoy this first of many video to come where I first see what I have to work with as I unpack and discover. LOL.
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The other Dips on the Kangaroo depend on your setup:
With a Kangaroo attached your Sabertooth's dips need to be set like this. Dip "1" and "2" are Off and "3,4,5,6" are ON:
If I can help more just let me know.
Here's how I use EZ Robot's EZB, Synthiam's Computer control Software ARC (formally ARC), relays and a micro switch to produce the famous Power Pack Pull Robot deactivation of the B9 robot from the 60's TV show Lost In Space. Follow along and have fun!
In the end my way worked pretty well for me and looks real good I think.
If you have any tips or methods you think are as good or better please let me know.
Here are some links to the parts I used: Torso Vents: Andre Svacha: http://www.b9robotbuildersclub.com/pub/parts/B90015/index.html Torso vent screening and Rails: Craig Reinbrecht: http://www.b9robotbuildersclub.com/pub/parts/B90032/index.html#TorsoVents Everything else can be found at your local hardware store or on Amazon.
Enjoy !
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Maybe one day if you get time, I would like to see a lesson on relays, the sabretooth and the kangaroo.
I can see you are always busy, not to highjack your room, but did you get a chance to see my new metal robot? As a beginner robot builder, I am always appreciative of your critique.
Anyway, as always, I say you are truly a robot builder.
be well my friend,
EzAng
I'll be setting up the Sabertooth/Kangaroo next to control the radar motor. I plan to video the process. I'll take the time to show the process from wiring to the auto tune to the control through ARC. This is the part I really enjoy.
Your metal robot is a scream! I love it. You've done a good job designing it and making it functional. I bet you're real proud (and rightly so) and feel like it's a new little friend.
Have fun!!
Happy you said "I'll be setting up the Sabertooth/Kangaroo next to control the radar motor. I plan to video the process."
I wait for that video, thanks again
EzAng
What you are doing is level up!!
Good to have you around!! Keep up the good work!!
I debating now on whether to continue to build upwards into the Bubble and brain or wire up this radar for movement and control. I may have to continue building before wiring. Being able to actually see the components will help me plan and place the needed wiring and controllers needed. I think I'm going to try to place a lot of the controllers up in the brain and place a IoTiny up there also to control light patterns and the ear sensor motors. That way I will only need two wires going up through the Twisting radar for power.
Stay tuned!
EzAng
In the meantime I've already made a video of how to wire, power and autotune a setup controlled by the Sabertooth/Kangaroo. I did this a few years ago when I was building the the arm slide unit for my personal B9. I hope this helps:
I thought you were going to do a tutorial on just the Sabertooth / Kangaroo - I guess my error,
thank
EzAng
your last video was July 26, now it is August 10 2020
I feel like I am in suspense, lol
A few of us here appreciate and enjoy your work, if you get time, please create another video,
thanks,
EzAng
I actually have one Video almost ready. I'm currently just about finished with the neck, brain and bubble section on this B9 Robot. The head is controlled by EZIoTiny. I'm just waiting on a few connectors to be delivered by Mouser. After they arrive I can mount the head onto the radar and power it all up.
Hopefully by this weekend I can publish the video that shows this work.
Again, thanks for your interest. It means a lot to me and keeps me motivated.