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How To Build A RC Lawn Mower? A Guide Anywhere?

Im New To MicroIm New To Micro Posts: 42
edited 2010-05-14 11:23 in Robotics
Hey everyone,

I know when I read through the "What is a Microprocessor" book, I saw a picture of some guys who had built a RC lawn mower.

I've always thought the idea of doing this would be cool, and possibly simplifed if I could do it using my Basic Stamp 2 module/board of education.

What I'm looking for is a guide or a list of parts and where I can get those parts on how to assemble a RC lawn mower. Right now I'm having a hard time finding a big enough servo to do the job or something that controls the wheels. I know some use wheelchair motors, but I'm fairly new to most typical motors.

Any recommendations is welcome, I just figured I'd start my research here since Google failed me on this one [noparse]:)[/noparse]

Thanks

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  • ScopeScope Posts: 417
    edited 2010-05-14 01:07
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  • Im New To MicroIm New To Micro Posts: 42
    edited 2010-05-14 01:16
    Well I've seen some commerical versions go from $999 on up to $3,999, but of course I'm not trying to spend that much. I'd say $400 max, and I believe I've ran into a few DIY people who recorded videos of their RC lawn mower on youtube state they spent around that amount.
  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2010-05-14 01:47
    What's wrong with this link? First page of Google. members.iinet.net.au/~tnpshow/RCLM/intro.htm

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  • Im New To MicroIm New To Micro Posts: 42
    edited 2010-05-14 10:57
    Yeah I did see that one on my first attempt, but failed to find the actual instructions for constructing the RC lawn mower. After another look, I see he has a "Next Page" link at the top of the page that goes further into how to build it. That's great and will give it a go, however, it would be even nicer to see someone using a Microprocessor made from Parallax to get this accomplished. I'm sure after I read through how he did he's I can figure out a way to use my Board of Education carrier board.

    I'm still not sure how you can control the Board of Education with a RC, but I'm thinking if you buy that wireless device parallax makes, and buy the transmitter...you can acccomplish it, but as you can see I'm still new to micro , but thanks for bringing that link back up.
  • agfaagfa Posts: 295
    edited 2010-05-14 11:23
    Im New To Micro said...
    That's great and will give it a go, however, it would be even nicer to see someone using a Microprocessor made from Parallax to get this accomplished
    It has been done.
    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=526087
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