Hi all
Today, the DIY kit arrived. The packaging and presentation is just great.
At first I thought to convert a U-Command Wall-E, but I also collect vintage toy robots and for a first project and don't want to take the risk to make a mess of Wall-E.
So, I needed to have a different approach and started today to convert a large Tamiya RC Leopard tank which I had since the 1980'ties. I will only keep the chassis, tracks and motor with gear box and will build a new structure using 1950'ties Meccano parts (which I also collect). The structure will contain the servo's, brain, batteries for EZ, separate batteries for the motor of the tank, etc.... When everything works (one day hopefully), I can cover the Meccano structure with plastic sheet , but that is for a future project.
On the IT front, I started with preparing my PC. Installed Virtualbox on my Mac and W7 enterprise edition (modified language Dutch to English to allow voice recognition), installed Service Pack 1 to be able to install version 4.5 of .Net and then installed the EZ software.
I will try to post more in the future with some photos.
kind regards Johan
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and I can the H-bridge for a 6V or 7.2V engine ?
Yes, I believe the H-bridge can handle between 5V - 35V.... It can control speed so you can still use the 7.2 battery. With the H-bridge you can slow the motors down to whatever speed you want even with the 7.2v battery... and of course change direction as well. One more benefit is if you use the h-bridge you will be able to use the H-bridge Movement Panel control in ARC.... This opens up things like voice control to move forward, backwards, left and right with voice commands....
Thanks Richard, this is just what I need !
Waw cool work in such a little time ! I notice you use Mecanno ! This takes me back to my childhood... I build one of my first robots with Mecanno, something like 40 years ago. I've still got Mecanno parts around and every now and then I still use them. Btw, how old are you ? Location ? Looking forward to see some videos. Keep up the good work !
Greetz,
I'm 53 years old and live in Lier/Belgium.
I collected Meccano parts together with my father years ago. We had one complete Box 10 set and parts for three additional boxes. I now have the collection and sometimes use it to make a small build. I think it a great toy ! Wish I had more time. To make a video, I first need to order the H-bridge to make the tank 'explorer' move
Cheers Johan
Guessed we're about the same year... Me 2, 53 turning 54 this summer. I live near Antwerp.
Greetz,
js1 and phg
am from antwerp to 2020 and 51 years old
Nice to know more EZ-Robot users live so nearby