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Re: IT or ginger
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 5 Dec 2001 21:12:19 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Robert McGlade writes:
> Don't know if you know about this, but it was unveiled yesterday. Final
> release name is the Segway Human Transporter. Unfortunately it doesn't live
> up to the hype it attracted.
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> See:
> http://abcnews.go.com/sections/GMA/GoodMorningAmerica/GMA011203What_IT_is.html
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> Designed and built by Dean Kamen's company and over $100 million in
> developement.It's pretty cool (should be), a self balancing scooter. Just
> makes me think that a system comparable to this could be done in Lego.
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> An encased swinging light sensor to detect backwards or forwards roll, and
> then applying forwards or reverse power to the wheels to keep it upright.
> Not an easy thing to do and get good motion. but what a challenge!
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> warmest regards
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> rob
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> see my bi-hex videos at
> http://www.arachnid.clara.net
Anyone who wishes to try his hand at building a LEGO 'Segway' should start
with Model #1 in Joe Nagata's LEGO MINDSTORMS Idea Book, called 'Rolling
Car', as the platform. It is exactly like 'IT' without the steering column.
It can be programmed to balance. It has 2 outputs and 0 inputs, so there's
lots of opportunity for control devices. It is the simplest model in his
book and you won't believe how much fun it is! Good on you, Joe!
Jerry
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