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Re: Can game - can you handle carpeting?
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Fri, 9 Jan 2009 01:36:19 GMT
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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, and 2 more weeks.
Regards
Chris
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote:
> 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:
> >
> > <http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?q=36.8+x+14+zr>
> >
> > 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...
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> Here is my original concept sketch...
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> <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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