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Re: monkey rail
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 23:40:57 GMT
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linmix <linmix@gmail.com&NoMoreSpam&>
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Hi,

It occurs to me that if you use a pair of rotation sensors to manually
control the structure the sensors that are embedded into the structure
aren't really necessary ... or are they? What if you simply included a
couple of clutches to protect the motors. Wouldn't it work just as well?

cheers

linmix

Chris Daniel wrote:
In lugnet.robotics, linmix <linmix@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks for the offer. I hadn't thought about the programming yet. STil
need to watch your videos to see how yours works. At the moment I'm
trying to learn NQC. I thought the whole setup might be controlled with
a single RCX (as appears to be the case in the additional link you
sent). Why did you use a second one?

Hello,
        It works like an interactive remote control.  That way you can play with
it and develop your skill.  Vary few people have been able to walk the marble
uphill on the first try.  First RCX is for the base it has 2 motors and 3
rotation sensors.  1 rotation sensor has a knob and is mounted to a controller.
Second RCX is for the rail 1 motor and 2 rotation sensors.  1 rotation sensor
has a knob and is also mounted to the controller. The rail code basically
determines direction and speed by the difference and time apart of the 2
sensors. In other words the rail always trys to be in the same position as the
remote control.  The faster you turn the knob the faster the rail moves. The
base works the same way but is more complicated. I also have a preprogrammed
routine that can be accessed with the Lego Mindstorm brand remote.  Originally I
wanted To Have one RCX for both base and rail and a second to control it with
Infrared through lnp.  Unfortunately I never figured it all out.
HTH
Check back in a few days for a picture of the controller and I will also try to
get the code file moderated.
Best Regards Chris





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(...) Hi, Think of it like a robot arm. You can't get the precise control without the onboard sensors. It operates almost like an extension of your fingers. Also you wouldn't be able to program autonomous routines. It also enables self centering on (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)

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  Re: monkey rail
 
(...) Hello, It works like an interactive remote control. That way you can play with it and develop your skill. Vary few people have been able to walk the marble uphill on the first try. First RCX is for the base it has 2 motors and 3 rotation (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)

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