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Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
edited 2004-08-23 22:20 in BASIC Stamp
Hello everyone

I am new to robotics and have only been researching the subject for about a week

I have a background in web type programming html java etc. and looks quite similar

I would like to buy a kit to get started but am a little overwhelmed over the different choicesshocked.gif

Can anyone recommend a good starter kit that’s expandable with everything needed to get started

Thanks

Brad

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  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2004-08-08 14:44
    You could go with our BOE-Bot kit. And if you wanted to apply your Java skills later, you could replace the BASIC Stamp module with a Javelin Stamp module and go to town.

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  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-08 16:09
    Thanks Jon
    Just orderd it with the Tank treads and Ultrasonic Range Finder

    So glad you guys started this forum you will probably see a lot of please help posts from me in the near future

    Brad
  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2004-08-08 17:03
    Thanks for the warning! tongue.gif

    All kidding aside, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with your BOE-Bot.

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  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-08 23:03
    Thanks Jon
    Can the Roboarm http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/robotics/roboarm.asp
    work with this kit?
    Brad
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  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2004-08-09 00:39
    No, I think that arm outweighs the BOE-Bot by several fold.· It is designed for a big robot like the Hexcrawler.


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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2004-08-09 21:31
    Welcome to the BotBot world, Brad.

    One of the neatest things about the BoeBot is controlling it with a Sony Remote TV controller.· I· participated in the review of the new "IR for the BotBot" manual for Parallax, and have an advance .pdf file of it.· If you like, I can send you a copy - it walks you through the whole process, and there is an abundance of sample codes for each phase.· The manual is basically complete, although it is subject to change prior to the final printing.· A real goldmine of information if you are interested in IR control.

    Sid



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    New item !· The Stamp Tester !

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2004-08-10 16:51
    Newzed said...

    Welcome to the BotBot world, Brad.

    One of the neatest things about the BoeBot is controlling it with a Sony Remote TV controller.· I· participated in the review of the new "IR for the BotBot" manual for Parallax, and have an advance .pdf file of it.· If you like, I can send you a copy - it walks you through the whole process, and there is an abundance of sample codes for each phase.· The manual is basically complete, although it is subject to change prior to the final printing.· A real goldmine of information if you are interested in IR control.

    Sid

    Could you send it my way as well?· smilewinkgrin.gif



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    Knight Designs
    324 West Main Street
    P.O. Box 97
    Montour Falls, NY 14865
    (607) 535-6777

    Business Page:·· http://www.knightdesigns.com
    Personal Page:··· http://www.lightlink.com/dream/chris
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  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2004-08-10 16:56
    It's on the way, Chris.

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  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-10 23:03

    Thanks for the replies Jon / Sid

    Jut got the kit today like a kid in a candy store hop.gif

    Yes Sid Send it to me please

    Thanks

    Brad
  • jakjrjakjr Posts: 88
    edited 2004-08-12 00:39
    Chris Savage said...
    Newzed said...

    Welcome to the BotBot world, Brad.

    One of the neatest things about the BoeBot is controlling it with a Sony Remote TV controller.· I· participated in the review of the new "IR for the BotBot" manual for Parallax, and have an advance .pdf file of it.· If you like, I can send you a copy - it walks you through the whole process, and there is an abundance of sample codes for each phase.· The manual is basically complete, although it is subject to change prior to the final printing.· A real goldmine of information if you are interested in IR control.

    Sid

    Could you send it my way as well?· smilewinkgrin.gif


    Could you shoot a copy to me as well·cool.gif.
  • JohnnyVJohnnyV Posts: 5
    edited 2004-08-12 17:33
    Send me one too!

    [noparse]:)[/noparse]
  • NewzedNewzed Posts: 2,503
    edited 2004-08-12 17:41
    Sure Johnny V - send me your e-mail address.

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  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-13 00:26

    It Took a while and a few adapters (due to my computer I’m sure )

    But I have successfully communicated to the Boe-bot

    This is Cool jumpin.gif

    Sid

    Thanks for the IR for the BotBot manual

    Give me a few· years and I will be on your level

    Brad

  • WhelzornWhelzorn Posts: 256
    edited 2004-08-13 02:20
    well, the day I baught my homework board, I build a line follower with edge detection and wall avoidance, and I had never used a basic stamp before, so Im sure youll pick it up fast...
  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-19 23:48

    The tank tracks I received do not match one tread is slightly longer giving my boe bot an off track circular motion

    Even after many adjustments bending etc completely useless

    This track accessory needs some improvement IMHO

    Brad
  • K de JongK de Jong Posts: 154
    edited 2004-08-20 00:00
    Hi Brad,

    From a mechanical point of view a difference in the length of the track should not be a problem. The radial velocity of the driving wheel makes the difference.

    So, check the diameter of the driving wheels and the speed of the motors. That must give the trouble.

    Regards,

    Klaus
  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-20 01:13

    From a mechanical point of view a difference in the length of the track should not be a problem

    Klaus

    Thanks for the input

    But that holds the tension so the drive wheel can do its job its skipping the teeth in the drive wheel

    Its Like a tension on a fan belt without an adjustment

    Brad



    Post Edited (Brad w) : 8/20/2004 1:19:34 AM GMT
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2004-08-20 03:27
    Brad w said...
    The tank tracks I received do not match one tread is slightly longer giving my boe bot an off track circular motion
    Even after many adjustments bending etc completely useless
    This track accessory needs some improvement IMHO
    Brad

    Brad, the last guy that posted a message like yours later realized that he had put the wrong size wheels on his Boe-Bot.· There are several extra wheels included in the Tank Tread kit that do not go to· the Boe-Bot application.· You must have something wrong, since they are all built the same.




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    Knight Designs
    324 West Main Street
    P.O. Box 97
    Montour Falls, NY 14865
    (607) 535-6777

    Business Page:·· http://www.knightdesigns.com
    Personal Page:··· http://www.lightlink.com/dream/chris
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  • Brad wBrad w Posts: 8
    edited 2004-08-23 22:20

    Thanks for the input I have the correct wheels on

    one tread is just longer

    In my opinion the other is too long by a fraction

    I am making a work around to fix it

    Brad

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