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Re: Can game - can you handle carpeting?
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Thu, 8 Jan 2009 16:19:42 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Wayne Young wrote:
> I've got a small robot that can wander around looking for metallic objects. The
> tires that I have on hand which work best on the carpet I have at home are
> these:
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> <http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?q=36.8+x+14+zr>
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> I'm also stuck on a strategy to figure out the heaviest can. One idea was to
> build a 2-side ramp platform with a see-saw balance in the middle, but a
> prototype showed that design to be flawed. And maybe as likely to pick up
> another robot as a can. Another idea is more brute force -- a tall platform with
> a gripper in the middle. I don't know how many magnets you need to pick up 1 kg
> (I only have 12 on hand), but I've noticed that when a bunch of magnets are in
> swivel holders near each other, they tend to orientate themselves in an
> unhelpful direction.
I considered the see-saw type of design as well, I have yet to build it
though...
Here is my original concept sketch...
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffvw/3179284677/sizes/l/>
I am still trying to decide on the best wheel system for my bot, any sugestions?
Jeff VW
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| Jeff, I think you need to repost your image, it looks like a small mammal barfed on some paper, then a chicken came along and scratched some marks onto the dirt. OH wait... I see, its.. umm.... GIVE UP!!!! you will lose. I have a working prototype, (...) (16 years ago, 9-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) I've got a small robot that can wander around looking for metallic objects. The tires that I have on hand which work best on the carpet I have at home are these: (URL) I'm also stuck on a strategy to figure out the heaviest can. One idea was (...) (16 years ago, 6-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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