Here is a video of RED bot to test the drive train and servo works. NO sensor is installed, he is just running a program.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Returning to robotics
After many years of doing other things I decided to get back to robotics. I have many Ideas and projects in mind but thought I should start small to see how much I remember. So here I present my bot named RED.
What he will do is run free until he comes to a obstacle, Then will look to both sides with his sensor turret to find a clear path. He will decide where the clear path is, turn in that direction, and go on his marry way until the next obstacle.
I am using a Parallax Propeller controller, running at 8Mhz. He will have a Sharp GP2Y0A2YK IR Infrared Range Sensor in the turret to detect obstacles. The chassis is a Re-purposed spy gear ATV 360. He tips the scale at about 2 pounds (30 Oz). Runs on 9 Volts by 6 AA cells. The body and turret was handmade in sheet styrene plastic.
For those that never seen a spy gear ATV 360, here is a pic.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Boushh thermal detonator
I had a request to make a detonator for papercraft for those that make their own props. This model is designed to be fiber-glassed and details added. This is only meant as a starting point.
You can get it here
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Judge dredd requested helmet part
By request, a pepakura file of the helmet badge for the judge dredd helm
You can get file here
Redo of the stallone judge dredd helmet
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
What a bugger
I received a pepakura file of the dredd helmet from a member of the 405th forum. I did not see the flaws until I built the helm and fiber-glassed it. and I found major problems. The shape of the helm is off and would take LOTS of work to get it smooth. The major flaw is in the front edge where the visor is to meet the helm, its almost square. So I am reworking the 3D model to fix the flaws. I wanted the Stallone movie version of the helmet. Upon research of pics, I found that the model I received is a rework of the comic version. The shapes are identical and looks like they removed the "X" shape in the front middle. If you are the original maker of the remake and/or original pepakura file, let me know so I can give proper credit where its do.
The comic version of the dredd helmet.
Its still a work in progress. I wanted to show what I have done so far.
Here is a side view, old file on the left.
Here is a close up of the front edge in question, old file on the left.
The remaining items that need done is to integrate the crest or badge holder, and clean up a few areas.
The comic version of the dredd helmet.
Its still a work in progress. I wanted to show what I have done so far.
Here is a side view, old file on the left.
Here is a close up of the front edge in question, old file on the left.
The remaining items that need done is to integrate the crest or badge holder, and clean up a few areas.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
A little project
I have been doing a little project, while I am having medical problems with my legs.
I wondered what a IL type cylon (lucifer).
And a command (gold centurion),
I wondered what a IL type cylon (lucifer).
was to mix, would would it be like?
So here is my take on this.
In the pic is a full size wearable version that is currently waiting to be fiber-glassed.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Getting back into the shop
Getting back into the shop, I started with a small project. Made in EVA foam.
My copy of the chest worn by Kryten from the Red Dwarf BBC series.
My copy of the chest worn by Kryten from the Red Dwarf BBC series.
For more about him go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryten
3D model...
Work in progress..
I will prolly add a few details designs for myself to this.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
new cylon eye scanner
In a effort to get better accuracy on my cylon costume, I have made a new eye scanner.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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