|
|
 | | Re: positioning of robot
|
| First, my appologies that this posting is off the mailing list's intended topic (the HandyBoard) but as it seems to be drawing a lot of interest I am hoping that continuing it is ok with everyone?) (...) Ok- first a disclaimer - I am not an (...) (27 years ago, 16-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | | Re: positioning of robot
|
| I had some questions regarding John Whitten's recent posting about different drive types. (...) How is the math to figure out the narrowest space a vehicle can turn around in done? (What formula -- or formulas -- are used? Don't just give names, (...) (27 years ago, 16-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | | thanks
|
| As I just hooked up my Vector 2x compass to my handyboard and it worked the first time, just like my sonar did, I just want to say, thank you all very much for all of the help everyone gives. Thanks -Jim (URL) (27 years ago, 15-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | | Re: positioning of robot
|
| I missed the first posting, I liked the summary posted by John Whitten. Youcan take his posting one layer "up" to get at the abstractions if you want. These are: 1. Points of contact with the surface - More increases stability. 2. Drive Train (...) (27 years ago, 15-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | | Re: positioning of robot
|
| I think the Tyco ZIG ZAG makes a great platform. It is a treaded vehicle with a center motor/wheel set that moves it sideways. I haven't complete a robot with it yet but you may want to look into it. jm (...) (27 years ago, 15-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
|
|
