Trossen Robotics Community http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/ The Trossen Robotics Community is the place to be to collaborate on anything to do with robotics technology. Share knowledge, ideas, opinions, or simply ask questions about robotics on the hobbyist, educational, research, and competition levels. en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:42:58 GMT vBulletin 30 http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/http://trossenrobotics.com/images/Logos/logo125.jpgTrossen Robotics Logo 41.851257-87.883514TRCommunityhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with inclue!Subscribe with ODEOSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with PodnovaSubscribe with FeedLounge <![CDATA[Autonomous robot's navigation]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/unKFrDsW0_w/showthread.php Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:18:13 GMT It is a testing of new robot for AVM Navigator project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3u0rTNBCuA It is a testing of new robot for AVM Navigator project:

]]> Brains of my Robot EDV http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?3510-Autonomous-robot-s-navigation http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?3510-Autonomous-robot-s-navigation <![CDATA[[Project] Wahoo iPhone Robot]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/-OyPkjpyEvk/showthread.php Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:46:58 GMT Dear all, I am developing a robot. Please do leave a comment in the interested section if you want this project to happen. Best Unclebob ... Dear all,

I am developing a robot. Please do leave a comment in the interested section if you want this project to happen.

Best Unclebob

http://www.unclebobtech.com/interested

Wahoo the first $150 biped robot control via smartphone in the whole


The idea of this project is to build biped robots (i.e.robot that has two feet) at a very affordable price.
Most people like robots but they are price somewhere between $800-$2000. Hobbist robotics are therefore not widespread in most of countries due to the high price tag.
By offering robots at $150 and with the sex appeal of smartphones I am hoping this will create a new robot market that does not exist.
]]> Project Showcase UncleBob http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5323-Wahoo-iPhone-Robot http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5323-Wahoo-iPhone-Robot <![CDATA[[Project] A-pod, an ant inspired hexapod]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/gyiMVSrRDVU/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:27 GMT Actually, I used two regulators (only one 2 cell 7,4v LiPo though). One connected to VS1 and the other to VS2 on the SSC-32. Remember to remove the... Actually, I used two regulators (only one 2 cell 7,4v LiPo though). One connected to VS1 and the other to VS2 on the SSC-32. Remember to remove the VS1=VS2 jumper.
]]> Project Showcase Zenta http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?2762-A-pod-an-ant-inspired-hexapod http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?2762-A-pod-an-ant-inspired-hexapod Introduce yourself! http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/HJIuB1JhDGc/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:33 GMT Hi all, I am Pattie I am a WFM/data analyst with a telecommunications company. I live in Westchester, Illinois. I know nothing about robots... Hi all,

I am Pattie I am a WFM/data analyst with a telecommunications company. I live in Westchester, Illinois.

I know nothing about robots except that they are geek magnets and my fiance Jim is a geek. :o

I am actually here because of him, I have been looking for a cool idea for Valentines day and last night he left this website up on the cane robot picture. Anytime the robo-cop movies are on he makes me watch them so I figured he must of really thought the robot was cool. So I thought it would be fun to buy a kit and put together a robot together. Probably, a guys worst nightmare but oh well.

In your opinion which beginner robot is the coolest? Any chance one of them could stand up to a dog that loves to attack things? Right now he terrorizes a zhu zhu pet that I received as a gag gift and Jim thinks that hiding the zhu zhu in the house and watching the dog go nuts trying to find it as the zhu zhu makes all its irritating and annoying chirps is hilarious.

Thanks all and good day!

Pattie
]]> Off Topic pbandj80 http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?1394-Introduce-yourself! http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?1394-Introduce-yourself! project: power mitt http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/bzcfY5kO_fU/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:43:34 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Sigma X)--- I just ave no idea how to go about it like you said ---End Quote--- Um, that code block in my post does...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sigma X View Post
I just ave no idea how to go about it like you said
Um, that code block in my post does everything I described. Copy that in to replace your current loop() function and try it out.

-Fergs
]]> I/O Boards and Controllers lnxfergy http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5299-project-power-mitt http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5299-project-power-mitt 2012 Central Illinois Bot Brawl - March 24th http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/F32BWzH0R1s/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:07:23 GMT
Quote:
Just wondering, do you think there will be as much signal interference as at RoboGames last year?
I can't really speak to the wireless conditions at our event. Perhaps one of the builders who previously attended can comment on their personal experiences. We do not host multiple robot competitions simultaneously so you won't need to worry about interference from multiple radio control/wireless signals. The only bots that will be running during Mech Warfare matches are the Mechs. You may encounter issues due to our combat arena however which is fully-enclosed and constructed of 80/20 aluminum t-slot and polycarbonate walls. I understand that this can slightly hamper wireless signals but this was mainly just a problem in the past for 75Mhz and AM signals only.

We're really excited to include Mech Warfare at our event! If anyone has suggestions for how we can improve conditions for the robots and communication let us know and we'll do everything we can to help.

Dan Toborowski
President
Central Illinois Robotics Club
www.circpeoria.org
]]> Mech Warfare tobor http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5317-2012-Central-Illinois-Bot-Brawl-March-24th http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5317-2012-Central-Illinois-Bot-Brawl-March-24th Selling : AX-12+ servos / Bioloid Primium Kits http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/UUQ5pF4Hpqk/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:22:46 GMT great seller, and fully assisted me with any issues i had, also got extra servo's and parts for a lot cheaper then listed anywhere =D
]]> Garage Sale jayjayn http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5253-Selling-AX-12-servos-Bioloid-Primium-Kits http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5253-Selling-AX-12-servos-Bioloid-Primium-Kits New 3DOF Quad Mech Viki http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/tCpZrT_kK3Q/showthread.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:16:16 GMT Since my mech for last year was a nearly complete failure, I'm starting entirely over. The legs are just bioloid brackets and ax-12s. I made the chassis out of two squares of noryl I got from the machine shop I volunteer at. This seems to be working well, but I hope to switch to better legs as soon as I can get phantomX legs parts. The turret is using the D-Link camera from last year and a gun donated by Gary (really, thanks :D ) that was used on Bheka. The hopper was really the main challenge I've had so far as the BBs have a tendency to clog. A servo mounted so as to mix the BBs seems to solve the problem, but the gun is still unreliable since BBs don't seem to fall into the slot quickly enough before it closes. The turret is looking to be a little too big and I'm not sure the ax-12 I am for tilting the turret will hold it. I will have to test that asap. I'll post pictures soon.
]]> Mech Warfare byi http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5321-New-3DOF-Quad-Mech-Viki http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5321-New-3DOF-Quad-Mech-Viki In dire need of help! with mech warfare http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/K3N6ON9WDxI/showthread.php Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:38 GMT Haha. Yea, that is basically what I did last year to figure out a design for my mech. I spent almost as much time reading the forum as i did... Haha. Yea, that is basically what I did last year to figure out a design for my mech. I spent almost as much time reading the forum as i did building.
]]> Mech Warfare byi http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5282-In-dire-need-of-help!-with-mech-warfare http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5282-In-dire-need-of-help!-with-mech-warfare Need last free version of Roborealm http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/ZcN34QqOXOI/showthread.php Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:59:32 GMT It's now only $49.95, has been for the last 2-3 months.

Given the amount of development time put into the product, as well as it's cast of features and excellent support, you can pony up the $50 to buy a license if you would like to use it after the 30 day free trial period.

Locking this thread.
]]> Software and Programming Tyberius http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5320-Need-last-free-version-of-Roborealm http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5320-Need-last-free-version-of-Roborealm <![CDATA[Robot Party: You're Invited!]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/BBQA-XQ8BfA/showthread.php Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:02:38 GMT Hi there! ^_^ Some of you already may know about this since the Robot Party is mentioned in the TR IRC, but I figured I would extend the invite to... Hi there! ^_^

Some of you already may know about this since the Robot Party is mentioned in the TR IRC, but I figured I would extend the invite to everyone! :D

Every Thursday at 8PM ET there is a Robot Party Google+ Hangout!

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It is A LOT of fun! We have lots of people demo'ing their robots, discussing design issues, and finding solutions to problems. Some notable people/robots include Tyberius with Giger, cire with Tychus, and darkback2 with Hikari :)

You can either participate in the hangout, or watch on ustream at robotgrrl.com/robotparty

You are all invited to the Robot Party to show off your cool robots even if they don't work. Hope to see ya there!!!
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]]> Robotics General Discussion RobotGrrl http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5319-Robot-Party-You-re-Invited! http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5319-Robot-Party-You-re-Invited! <![CDATA[[Question(s)] new to robotics,programming]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/A1HfDiFZ8hQ/showthread.php Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:08 GMT im really new in robotics and progamming (i dont know nothing but i always i wanted to learn programming robots ) i would appreciate if you could... im really new in robotics and progamming (i dont know nothing but i always i wanted to learn programming robots ) i would appreciate if you could tell me from where to begin





sorry for my bad english im from greece
]]> Robotics General Discussion hariskane http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5318-new-to-robotics-programming http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5318-new-to-robotics-programming Bioloid Stability issues http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/1A6ohxwdmIE/showthread.php Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:37:51 GMT My apologies for my earlier douchebaggery. I really need to stop the late night/early morning posting as my reading comprehension seems to be going... My apologies for my earlier douchebaggery. I really need to stop the late night/early morning posting as my reading comprehension seems to be going rapidly down the drain. I somehow managed to partly confuse this thread with a post from jayjayn about the zigbee modules. Additionally, by not re-reading the entire thread I managed to convince myself that this post implied Hellfire had no USB2Dynamixel.

Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. I am going to shut up now lest I manage to stuff my foot even further into my mouth.
]]> tician http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5309-Bioloid-Stability-issues http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5309-Bioloid-Stability-issues 2012 Mech Warfare Scoring System http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/F2RLrw7iDR0/showthread.php Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:06:57 GMT Do not wait to get your orders in on these guys, I need them in ASAP. I'm closing purchasing of these in 2 weeks. If you don't have an order in, you'll be left to fight over the very few units I'll have made as spares.
]]> Mech Warfare Tyberius http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5295-2012-Mech-Warfare-Scoring-System http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5295-2012-Mech-Warfare-Scoring-System <![CDATA[[Question(s)] Force sensors...]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/YjBAkiVJDdk/showthread.php Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:45:11 GMT Greetings to all! Please excuse me if this seems like a trivial question, but I am new to the field gathering information for an upcoming project.... Greetings to all!

Please excuse me if this seems like a trivial question, but I am new to the field gathering information for an upcoming project.

What sort of sensors are available for directly measuring force? Something like a small digital scale that outputs a voltage proportionally to the force applied. I need to be able to have a robotic arm pushing on a target, and measure the force as a function of time, so I need to be able to sample the data at at least 100 times a second. It could either simply output a small voltage that can be measured, or it can have a USB interface.

The reason why I would like this is to be able to measure the strength curves associated with various choices of actuators, and account for them pragmatically.

I'd appreciate any input that you might have, and relevant segways are welcome as well :D
Konan
]]> Sensors konan http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5316-Force-sensors... http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5316-Force-sensors... <![CDATA[[Bioloid] Wireless connection problems]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/lT3pMDd0uOY/showthread.php Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:21:38 GMT As I have stated in previous threads, and I think this thread also, the ZIG-100/110 is not a drop in serial cable replacement. You cannot use them... As I have stated in previous threads, and I think this thread also, the ZIG-100/110 is not a drop in serial cable replacement. You cannot use them with a PC for anything except the RoboPlus Task Virtual controller/console, the RoboPlus Terminal for basic debugging/control, or a custom program with the Zigbee PC SDK. Nothing else in RoboPlus will function without the RS-232 audio connector.
]]> tician http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5095-Wireless-connection-problems http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5095-Wireless-connection-problems East Coast Mech Warfare Competition http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/v6Yp6dH_DQU/showthread.php Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:40:19 GMT I will have to check and see, as far as I know it hasn't been opened yet. I will post and update on the even within the next few days to let everyone know for sure.
]]> Mech Warfare sthmck http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?4608-East-Coast-Mech-Warfare-Competition http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?4608-East-Coast-Mech-Warfare-Competition Cool Sensor Site http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/Mct5wPL7HXA/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:01:06 GMT Hi ! Thanks for the mention on this forum. Even though the thread is a bit old, we thought it might still be worthwhile to join in and add a comment.... Hi ! Thanks for the mention on this forum. Even though the thread is a bit old, we thought it might still be worthwhile to join in and add a comment.

Our aim is to offer an integrated, yet flexible system to experiment with sensors & media without requiring users to have significant engineering skills. This highly added value approach, for a relatively small user group, leads us to spend a lot of time on development, making sure that all parts work together, while our various software programs and plugins are free. Hence the higher prices for the products than eg. at some electronics component distributor. Regardless, we'd love to hear from you if you have suggestions how we could improve.

In the mean time we'd also like to encourage you to contact us if you're interested in our products as we have various promotional offers going on right now - just ask us about it. Also note that we have very significant quantity discounts. You can find us on the web at www.icubex.com.

All the best, the I-CubeX team
]]> Sensors I-CubeX http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?1385-Cool-Sensor-Site http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?1385-Cool-Sensor-Site Airsoft Gun Comparison http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/hqiKRGhkFWE/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:25:26 GMT A very similar gun is this one, too:... A very similar gun is this one, too: http://www.amazon.com/Crosman-Full-S...7850648&sr=8-5
]]> Mech Warfare Gertlex http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?4198-Airsoft-Gun-Comparison http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?4198-Airsoft-Gun-Comparison you know ROBOCON and Vietnam team? http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/3_ErJ13dkFU/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:13:50 GMT ROBOCON do you think about Vietnam and the team as well as their robot. Please give comments video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEulA8D3jk ROBOCON do you think about Vietnam and the team as well as their robot. Please give comments
video :
]]> Robotics General Discussion alaterlight http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5315-you-know-ROBOCON-and-Vietnam-team http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5315-you-know-ROBOCON-and-Vietnam-team <![CDATA[[Question(s)] [Help] build the matrix led with transistor]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/rmGIJWqNRng/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:52:19 GMT construction matrix LED with transistor, capacitor, resistor, ... not be used microcontroller (IC) circuit diagrams for me. thanhk construction matrix LED with transistor, capacitor, resistor, ... not be used microcontroller (IC) circuit diagrams for me. thanhk
]]> Power alaterlight http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5314-Help-build-the-matrix-led-with-transistor http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5314-Help-build-the-matrix-led-with-transistor <![CDATA[[Contest Entry] Meet Charlie]]> http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/E6onEm7JAsU/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:40:19 GMT I like it :p and will do it I like it :p and will do it
]]> Project Showcase alaterlight http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?2481-Meet-Charlie http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?2481-Meet-Charlie Why are Robotic Arms so Gigantic and Heavy? http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/KauGBVez4bY/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:43:28 GMT Big and solid means nice and precise... otherwise you can easily have a very jiggly arm, with the lengths commonly seen in industrial applications... Big and solid means nice and precise... otherwise you can easily have a very jiggly arm, with the lengths commonly seen in industrial applications (Ok, I have car-making arms in mind).

If you don't need extreme precision, a minimal arm is fine, but otherwise you'll probably have problems.

Edit: Then I watched your youtube video. It's pretty funny, because that seems like a dumb engineering choice to me. A pick n place mechanism could probably do similar and be much much faster.
]]> Mechanics / Construction Gertlex http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5313-Why-are-Robotic-Arms-so-Gigantic-and-Heavy http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5313-Why-are-Robotic-Arms-so-Gigantic-and-Heavy For MATT Trossen http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/0ybB7FdjEgc/showthread.php Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:28:10 GMT Hey Matt! I was refered to you by Chuck Durham. I am in my Senior Years, in Life, not in HS. I have a small savings built up to purchase a... Hey Matt!

I was refered to you by Chuck Durham. I am in my Senior Years, in Life, not in HS. I have a small savings built up to purchase a robot.
I have been building Robots since 1971. I have been there and done that. I have built David Hieserman's Rodney, Hero1, worked with
the RB-5X, the list goes on and on. I am not saying this to brag. If I were, I would tell you that I also scored four touchdowns at Polk High.
OOoops! that was Al Bundey, not me,sorry.
I have built all the little Creepy Crawly things. I have nothing to prove. I am not the man I used to be when I was young, so I have a hard
time doing things and such. But, I want a robot simply to "Play" with. But, it must be special.
A partial list of things I wish him to do are as follows:

FEATURES TO HAVE IN My ROBOT



Not Only recognizes items and attaches the appropriate name,
it also stores information about that object or person in a special data base.


Recognizes all Humans that it was introduced to..



When introducing himself to the visitor, he asks them for name and date of birth.

Then, he figures out what their sun sign is and offers to retrieve a horoscope fortune told.



Remembers When and Where and What time he has seen people and objects before.



Takes dictated personal messages to and from people in the family and friends circle.



Offers to retrieve email and also send it.

Can send emails to phone, computer, or other gadgets.

Can capture video or stills and attach them to emails.



Can laugh at a joke until he falls to the ground.



Can play music and dance to it.



Can connect up to News,Weather, Sports and Wikipedia.

Can hook up to Most RSS feeds.



Can do Wolfram-Alpha (Don't know about this one yet.) *



Can talk in more than one language.



Can hookup to the cloud and retrieve programs and data.



Can train on a person's image in real life or a picture of that person.



Can connect of to Yahoo Messenger, Google Messenger,

or MSN Messenger.



Can be a Teleprescence robot.



Can remember and remind you of Important special events like

Birthdays and Anniversaries.



Will tell you when it is time to take Medicines or get ready for church.



Has Natural Language Selection Both Ways to Recognize as well

as speak in a clear voice.



I would like to see word math calculations like two plus two equals four.*



I would also like to see OCR where the robot can Read Newspaper or Handwriting.*


I have seen most ALL of these things being done individually before in the Speecys and Qbo robots.

I would like your advice on what direction to go in. Time is important to me because of my age. I can't
wait for 10-20 years. I am Leaning toward the Qbo robot from Spain.

What other new robots that you know of have abilities like this or some of the abilities? What is the latest
and Greatest.

How would you tackle this problem if you were me. I don't have $16,000 to $400k for a nao or PR2.

I have limited software skills. I have heavy hardware skills, but am rusty since I am retired. I am also on a fixed
income.


Thanks, Matt

Mel Addison
]]> Robotics General Discussion Mel Addison http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5312-For-MATT-Trossen http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5312-For-MATT-Trossen Mech Warfare, Kansas City Maker Faire 2012 http://feeds.trossenrobotics.com/~r/TRCommunity/~3/k5EA4GUnOqs/showthread.php Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:09:35 GMT Below is a photo set of me and tim setting up the mechwarfare arena at i-hobby. This is very close to the setup we will use at the Kansas City Maker... Below is a photo set of me and tim setting up the mechwarfare arena at i-hobby. This is very close to the setup we will use at the Kansas City Maker Faire 2012.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5808532...7629071755755/
]]> Mech Warfare Gort http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5044-Mech-Warfare-Kansas-City-Maker-Faire-2012 http://forums.trossenrobotics.com/showthread.php?5044-Mech-Warfare-Kansas-City-Maker-Faire-2012