Since my robot is running on a Raspberry Pi, which is now supported by ARC, I decided to evolve my current project K[8] into a new one called ZOE... First steps will creating a new servo setup which supports Dynamixel Servos, and a new Conceptual design!!
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@Mickey666Maus Thanks for the offer, have to check out the lewansoul LX16-a servos. I think I have a few Lewansoul servos not sure what type they are, I will have to have a look.
Sure, just let me know and I will set you up with your ZOE asap...
Hey, since we are all stuck at home... I figured, if anyone would like to print ZOE, I should make the files available!!
Thingiverse seems to be having issues... So the files are hosted on Prusa, which is anyways the preferable DIY site!
Meet ZOE
I uploaded all the files for the head and torso assembly, and will update during the week!!
Whoever is up for the challenge lets put ZOE up for Exosphere!!
@Mickey666Maus Thanks for making the files available to print. I was wondering if you have the head with the small eyes still available. If not don't worry .
@nallycat I would love to see some remixes of my old concepts!
Are you talking about the early version like the one in post #4, or the later developed frame in post #21?
The very early version from #4 has no frame to connect the head and servo. I did build some structure for the Pi Camera and two screw holes... So if you would like to see how far I got, and make your own frame, I would be very curious to see your approach!
The frame from post #21 is a fully functional design, which has two single Neo Pixels for eyes. I also hosts the AIY Vision kit and a Pi camera... It will give ZOE a technical more robotic look, rather than the actual design which is a bit more cute and appealing. ZOE should be a socially interactive robot, so the new design will hopefully encourage engagement!
I might print one now that I’ve finished with Perry’s eye robot. Except I’ll modify the parts to use ezrobot hdd servos because the I’m not a fan of the weakness of the lewansoul servos.
I’ll also delete the pi and google aiy, because they don’t do much. And replace with a latte panda and arc. The time I spent with aiy was extremely disappointing - which is why there’s no example use cases of anyone doing anything with it. Except having a pen become a bassoon... Ill use the cognitive vision because it actually works (lol) and can add pandoraBot with bing speech to have conversations with.
Oh I just had another idea. I’ve been such a fan of the iRobot roomba as a base lately. Mostly because it can self dock for charging - but I’m gonna put a stand and attach it. Oh that’ll be real good. With a tray and cup holder so he can deliver stuff with exosphere. Ya this will be awesome - gonna give him a good life
it’ll be neat to create a bunch of Auto Position frames and a bit of servo recording to make animations using two wiimotes. That’s been very successful for me to do a bunch of stuff.
glad you’re releasing it because I can make it do some great stuff! Thanks! Keep up the great designs
@Mickey666Maus I was leaning more to the early version #4 I like the cute look and it would be a more socially interactive robot.:D
This is such a generous offer Mickey. Awesome design. I wish I had a 3D printer and knew how to use it. I'd do this for sure.
I know this is off topic of the OP but speaking of iRobot and self charging, Has anyone found a way to make that little robot dock better then it does? Most of the time mine try to dock but just swings back and forth trying to hook up. Then it gets tired of that dance an goes back out for a stroll. I think part of the problem is the charging base moves around when the robot is on top of it trying to find home.