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What would you do with one of these?

Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
edited 2012-05-16 14:49 in General Discussion
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Well? Tell me...what would you do with one of these?
-MattG
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  • Martin HodgeMartin Hodge Posts: 1,246
    edited 2012-05-15 13:02
    I'd name it "Chuckles" and take it to the vet. (What is it?)
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-05-15 13:18
    Martin Hodge wrote: »
    I'd name it "Chuckles" and take it to the vet. (What is it?)

    It's the new acrylic PING and IR sensor holder-thingy!


    And to answer the original question...as the Oneder's lead guitarist Lenny answered a similar question:

    "...I have no idea."
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2012-05-15 13:24
    Use it as target practice for the S2 Marauder and see if it can track the rubber band in real time and put up a shield. :)

    Jim
  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2012-05-15 13:51
    Matt Gilliland wrote: »
    Dual sensor 725-28998.jpg

    Well? Tell me...what would you do with one of these?
    -MattG

    Probably make a small metal adapter bracket to mount it on top of a servo so that it can scan a wider area.

    Robert
  • Ron CzapalaRon Czapala Posts: 2,418
    edited 2012-05-15 13:53
    I guess I could rearrange/remount my sensors on my homemade Stingray...

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  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-05-15 14:15
    Ask if it comes in peace and then take it to my leader.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2012-05-15 15:05
    It's a COOKBOOK!
    mindrobots wrote: »
    Ask if it comes in peace and then take it to my leader.
  • BrowserBrowser Posts: 84
    edited 2012-05-15 15:20
    ultra ping kat

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    -browz
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  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-05-15 15:50
    Build a robotic version of Gossamer!

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossamer_(Looney_Tunes)
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-05-15 17:09
    @OBC Yes! A classic!

    Browser wins!
  • xanaduxanadu Posts: 3,347
    edited 2012-05-15 17:34
    Screw it down, wire it up, and measure some distances.
  • codevipercodeviper Posts: 208
    edited 2012-05-15 19:01
    xanadu wrote: »
    Screw it down, wire it up, and measure some distances.


    you win the award for most obvious but rocking idea here is your web cookie
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    :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
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  • Roger LeeRoger Lee Posts: 339
    edited 2012-05-15 19:42
    one of those! Hmmm, Sure would look nice on the front of a Parallax Stingray.

    It would then need others to keep it company. Sensors do get lonely by themselves.
  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2012-05-15 21:26
    Publison wrote: »
    Use it as target practice for the S2 Marauder and see if it can track the rubber band in real time and put up a shield. :)

    Jim

    Make an R2-D2 clone:

    http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/03/0306_deadliest_tech/11.htm
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2012-05-15 21:32
    Matt, is that a robot toilet seat lid?
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-05-15 21:42
    Man, with one of those in each hand, I'd rule the world.
  • TtailspinTtailspin Posts: 1,326
    edited 2012-05-15 22:47
    That plastic sure is pretty... But, will you be using Oak or Maple when they go into production?
  • jdoleckijdolecki Posts: 726
    edited 2012-05-16 01:45
    I put it on the back of my robot to keep the 3 other pings company.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2012-05-16 04:18
    Ah Ken....

    I see it now! The IR detectects the heat signature to ensure its a person, and when the ultrasonics detect you are closing in the lidd opens ;)
  • jdoleckijdolecki Posts: 726
    edited 2012-05-16 05:55
    Just let me have the one your planning on giving away!
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,259
    edited 2012-05-16 07:00
    Ttailspin wrote: »
    That plastic sure is pretty... But, will you be using Oak or Maple when they go into production?

    Yup. Unless there's a lifetime warranty on the acrylic.

    Q: What is the MTBF of tall thin acrylic attached by two tiny screws?
    A: One hit.

    I'd redesign it to be be much lower height with a rear gusset to strengthen it for impact resistance.

    That's what I would do with one of those.
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-05-16 07:46
    Matt, is that a robot toilet seat lid?
    Ken - Can't take you anywhere can I?
    -MattG
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-05-16 07:52
    That plastic sure is pretty... But, will you be using Oak or Maple when they go into production?
    "I'll get you my pretty...and your little doggie too!"
    -MattG
  • Matt GillilandMatt Gilliland Posts: 1,406
    edited 2012-05-16 07:55
    @OBC Yes! A classic!
    Rick and OBC...Men after my own heart! (kinda, but not kinda really, I mean....)
    -MattG
  • tobdectobdec Posts: 267
    edited 2012-05-16 10:41
    Id kill it quick befor it lays eggs!!!! In all honesty Id probably use it in my latest project....an autonomous computer case...star wars style!
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  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-05-16 10:46
    @Matt, we can come up with a pamphlet...or better yet, Jeff, how about an Instructable - "To Serve Matt" :lol:
  • localrogerlocalroger Posts: 3,452
    edited 2012-05-16 14:49
    My wife took one look at the Ping-only bracket and said it was an owl. I see that theme has been enhanced.
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