Robotic Model Train Car - Carries Bottled Water/Soda and Tilts to Dump Cargo

DiablodeMorte · 2007-07-20 05:22

Since this isn't a completed project I wasn't quite sure where to post it, so.. here it is! [noparse]:)[/noparse]

This is my robotic model train car, or not so model anymore since it's not actuallyed modeled after anything. But that's not the point. This train car is little more than a servo mounted atop a flatbed model train car but it's kinda cool. I used the basic stamp aboard the boe-bot to drive the servo as to tilt the water bottle/soda holder.

Anyway, that's my project(Actually about 1/5 of the final)

Comments?
Video Link

See the pictures @ bottom

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D Faust · 2007-07-20 13:41

At the beginning of your video it says, "to dumb cargo."· Just thought you might want to know.

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D Faust

DiablodeMorte · 2007-07-20 16:27

of course it does.. *sigh*

Video Fixed

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Unsoundcode · 2007-07-20 18:30

Hi DiablodeMorte, an interesting idea and it seems to work well, do you have a practical use for your dumpster or is it just an excersise in control. I know I looked at the video and your photographs and tried to imagine different uses for your idea. The strongest thought that came to mind was perhaps a drink dispenser where the train would travel several columns of different beverages , load the selected and then travel and dump it to the dispensing chute.

1/5th of the final , what plans do you have for the remaining 4/5ths.

BTW I tried unsuccessfully to revisit the video link , is the link broken or is my server acting up?

Jeff T.

DiablodeMorte · 2007-07-20 22:11

It amazing how important the "h" in http is... The video link is fixed.. again

As far as what will be comprising the final 4/5ths i will be revealing them as time goes on. I hoped to be able to show another tonight but things seem to keep getting in the way

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DiablodeMorte · 2007-07-21 21:08

Here's the second part of the project! The robotic train engine. The engine uses the board off the Boe-Bot along with a HB-25 to control the train's motor. The train can move backward and forward and has ramping abilities. The tilting train car is connected to the board using a standard servo cable. The battery used to power the HB-25 and the board is a 7.2 Li-ion RC battery.(If this type of battery is harmful for the boe-bot board please tell me).

Comments?
Video Link (Yes i know propel is misspelled in the video)