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Cypherbot

PJAllenPJAllen BannedPosts: 5,065
edited 2011-08-20 22:04 in Robotics
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Transferred to my blog.

http://incredulist.blogspot.com/p/cypherbot_23.html
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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2011-04-17 12:57
    I love those jar-lid wheels, PJ! 'Very clever, indeed! Even thought they're plastic, I'm sure Erco would approve. :)

    BTW, how many did you have to drill before you hit the exact center in two of them?

    -Phil
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-04-17 13:20
    And you built that without isoisolators?!?!

    Oh, the humanity!
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-04-17 13:22
    Nice treads! No plywood. Erco would not approve. :)
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2011-04-17 17:19
    PJ Allen wrote: »
    ... and the
    red traction straps are wrist-bands that I got from the blood bank.

    Ingenious repurposing of scrap plastic objects. I wholeheartedly approve UNLESS you're selling your blood to buy the Stamp, BoE & Servopal. Tell Ken what you need, he's generous to a fault!

    Great example of "found object technology". If it was me, I'd use JIF peanut butter lids, cuz "choosy mothers choose JIF" !
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-04-17 17:41
    erco wrote: »
    If it was me, I'd use JIF peanut butter lids, cuz "choosy mothers choose JIF" !

    But only lids from Creamy Style peanut butter. Don't want too much vibration! ;-)

    @
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2011-04-17 18:26
    Cool. Now you need to add wheel encoders using part from an old mechanical mouse!
  • Tony B.Tony B. Posts: 356
    edited 2011-04-17 18:28
    PJ Allen,

    Good work on the wheels. You got them centered on the servos really well. What are your future plans for your bot?

    What is U-Glu?

    Tony
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2011-04-17 19:03
    I'm staring at a newly-emptied Altoids tin and wondering what I can do with it.

    Gosh-darn you & ajward for getting me thinking!
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  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-04-17 19:34
    erco wrote: »
    I'm staring at a newly-emptied Altoids tin and wondering what I can do with it.

    Gosh-darn you & ajward for getting me thinking!

    Careful with that "thinking" stuff. It 'can' be dangerous! <smirk>

    @
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-04-17 19:42
    P.J.,

    Great robot. I am a big fan of peanut butter jar lids. I glue a circle of padded shelf liner to them and use them for work stands on the Scribbler and S2. I have bags full waiting to be used. I like the work with what you've got idea! Will you Ping-ify fixed or with a servo?

    By the way, if you do try encoders, The lids should work great for a printed wheels per erco here - http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?109024-Scribbler-Wheel-Encoder-Project&highlight=Scribbler+encoder

    Thanks for the tip on the center square. I think David Cook's Robot Room is a great website of resources, but I never saw that. Thanks for the link.
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2011-04-17 19:42
    PJ Allen wrote: »
    Presenting... Cypherbot!

    Here's a video.
    Attached are some pics.

    Neat PJ. My mind is trying to envision some odd situation where the jars would still be attached. Maybe some sort of floating/swimming bot! Yes... it's getting late and I need sleep.

    Cool work.

    @
  • Mark KiblerMark Kibler Posts: 546
    edited 2011-04-17 19:58
    PJ Allen wrote: »
    Presenting... Cypherbot!

    Here's a video.
    Attached are some pics.

    It features a BoE, a ServoPAL, and two continuous rotation servos.


    I've seen a robot like this recently. Hmmmm.... I don't remember the jar lids though. Nice touch!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,241
    edited 2011-04-18 08:27
    Very creative Mr Allen!
  • navychiefnavychief Posts: 40
    edited 2011-04-18 18:44
    Great creation! I would love to make one once I get free time. I like eco-friendly project.
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2011-04-20 07:41
    Looks good PJ, Can I ask whats in the Name? Cypherbot?
    the future is unwritten.
    Most definitely, the Sky is the limit with these things...
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2011-04-20 08:46
    Million dollar upgrade: let the marble roll .

    Free gold, PJ. Me to you. Love you, man! :)
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2011-04-20 22:29
    Here is My first Tail Drag system.

    InaPinch1.JPG


    We have to many different terrains to cross in our home, If I want to travel any distance with a Robot.
    I had to resort to store bought Tail wheel systems.

    LightShowRear.jpg


    I guess I will just have to wait for You to elaborate to see whats in a name... :smile:
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  • HumanoidoHumanoido Posts: 5,770
    edited 2011-04-21 01:36
    P J Allen, Nice project! It's all in the color. Blue for creamy and red for chunky. Other colors will need a brand switch. I think I've saved up about 20 or more of these jar lids but have yet to make the scrap wheeled robot. I did a project with the upper half of a humanoid mounted on a jars top lid.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2011-04-24 10:13
    The Altoids shroud for the Ping)) is a nice touch!

    -Phil
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-04-24 19:19
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    The Altoids shroud for the Ping)) is a nice touch!

    Agreed! This is looking really cool P.J. Love the new and improved tail wheel too. Of course, I liked the marble. The old ChiBot Alpha had a kitchen door knob for its "tail wheel."
  • CrazyrabbitCrazyrabbit Posts: 116
    edited 2011-04-26 10:08
    Very creative. I like the wheels. Basement engineering at it's best. lol
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2011-04-27 00:30
    Hey Minty Boy! You beat me to using the Altoids tin... er... Altair-IV tin, notes my friend Robby.

    BTW, exactly how can a robot even THINK about moving with just one PING? I thought 10 were absolutely necessary in all cases!
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-04-28 17:55
    Great to see the Cypherbot Pinging about.
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2011-04-29 21:36
    Looks good with the Ping attached.
    And the Tail wheel looks like it has no problem with the dreaded Carpet to Tile transistion.
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-04-30 14:44
    @PJ,

    Hope you are back on a robot of some sort soon. I have enjoyed the flurry of robotic activity.

    As far as "letting the perfect become the enemy of the good," I plead guilty, at times at least. Thanks for the kick in the pants!

    I am still a bit jarred when I see your young and troubled Bill avatar. I miss Gomez...
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-07-22 19:32
    Great improvements and video P.J. Your robot has great character.

    I must admit that the Atari keypad brought a tear to my eye...really cool.
  • BamseBamse Posts: 561
    edited 2011-07-22 20:08
    Awesome bot...

    Love the idea with the Ping in an Altoids box and the Atari keypad is unbelievable cool...
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2011-07-24 14:23
    YO! Everybody check our our man PJ on Hack-a-Day! http://hackaday.com/2011/07/23/cypherbot-uses-older-uc-and-retro-controller/

    Dig that crazy retro uc & controller, MAN!

    PJ ain't one to blow his own horn, so ALLOW ME! :)
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-07-24 17:58
    Congrats on making Hack-a-Day! Way to go PJ.

    Thanks for letting us know erco.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-07-24 18:01
    That's our man! Way to go PJ!!
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