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Re: monkey rail
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 9 Dec 2006 01:09:55 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, linmix <linmix@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
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> 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?
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> cheers
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> linmix
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 power up. Did you watch the videos yet? Seeing it in action is more
impressive then the pics.
HTH
Chris
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| I see your point. Trouble is I don't have a 2nd RCX nor any real rotation sensors. Using the speed computers doesn't allow me to know if I'm rotating forwards or backwards. Still the device is impressive enough to give it a try. I'll just go with (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 8-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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