Propeller powered Junk-bot!

Microcontrolled

It is what the title says! I have given extensive details HERE.

And no, that does not lead to a spam site.
Feel free to post comments, questions, and requests here! I will attach code later.

Thanks,
Micro

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P!-Ro

You've entered the field of robotics? Congrats! I think we flip-flopped, 'cause now with headaches from mechanical robot failures I've gone to working on a prop-powered room control system!

Now, back to robot: It may not be the prettiest (sorry, first thing I noticed) but I see it has great keyboard input/video output. Hate to say it, but I've never worked with the keyboard on a propeller. It looks quite convenient and maybe better for prototyping code? Best of luck on this project!

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Whit

Thanks for posting. I love your blog header!

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"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney

Microcontrolled

@Pi Guy: It is NOT pretty, that's for sure! The only thing that keeps the boards from sliding up the poles when it is carryed is electrical tape wrapped around the joint between the pole and the board! For weight reasons there is a screw through a hole under each hole in each board so that tape is not the only thing holding it up. I have been working with keyboards and displays on the prop from the moment I got it, as I bought it soley because it could output to a display but then found it could do so much more. I really am not liking using a BS2 on this but it is the only way... Oh, and you HAVE to work on a keyboard for the Propeller. You also HAVE to get the Xbees! I was starting on a room automation project a while back (see my blog) but was held back as one of the key parts I needed was on backorder for over a month! If you are going to do this project, I highly recommend the Xbee as a wireless communicator. Also, it is recommended that you get the USB one to, just one, so you can test and debug the communications. I thought that I would not need it but man, did I. Good luck!

@Whit: Thanks! OBC liked the header too!

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Just thought I'd mention your propeller CAN drive your servos, but the only thing that may not is your power system. I'd work on that first so your bot can drive around like it's supposed to.

Now you're saying I need to buy a lot of stuff...funny, but I'm broke! I'm actually hoping to get a job soon especially since I don't have a 5th period next tri. Maybe then!

As for the project--it's pretty straightforward. A relay controls the light switch to my room, a pir sensor knows if I'm present, a relay controls the power strip to my computer, a transistor runs across the computer power button, a speaker system is set up to the propeller and a tv is as well. Pretty simple, I'll have to start programming it after my first set of finals tomorrow.

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Microcontrolled

Then you don't need an Xbee. If you saw the size of my room you would know why wireless is a must.

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Mine is small--but with junk piled to the walls it seems cozy, at least for me [noparse]:)[/noparse] I do want to experiment with wireless for future robots, but please, not now. I'm enjoying my break!

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