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Robot with Roomba Parts (video)

iDaveiDave Posts: 252
edited 2011-07-01 14:24 in Robotics
A neat little video showing what can be done with a junked up roomba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNgpl1TL4xg&feature=player_embedded

Comments

  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2011-06-22 16:46
    Thanks for posting that video. The suspension on that robot was neat and looked like it did help it go over rough terrain versus being a novelty.

    The big question in my mind is tank treads versus a four wheel concept like that. Once you are on rough terrain I imagine dead reckoning goes out the window. So that disadvantage of tank drive seems like it goes away.

    After seeing Amanda's tankbot I succumbed and got some treads to use on a future robot.
  • MakerDinoMakerDino Posts: 19
    edited 2011-06-30 21:27
    Hi guys. That's my Romba bot! :)
    I'm building another one with two Roomba motors on it for this weeks hack on Hack A Week. I'm actually here on the forum searching for some code to use on the MSR1 board that will power it up. Here's a pic of what I've got built so far.. http://twitpic.com/5jbzbl
    Two motors and a PING sensor. I just want a simple code routine for now. This will be my Prop development robot for future projects and in another month or so, I'll add the Laser Range Finder to the mix. Any links to some code would be a big help. I'm a nubie with the Prop and Spin.
    Thanks... Dino
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2011-06-30 22:51
    very nice job Dino!!!
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,129
    edited 2011-07-01 14:24
    Nice Dino!

    I've got a couple of those project boxes I've been wanting to put some gizmos into.
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