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Re: Drive types
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 8 Jan 2007 04:28:51 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Jonathan Knudsen wrote:
> Hello,
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> I'm just getting started with NXT and was wondering if anyone has
> successfully built a car-type robot. By this I mean a robot that uses
> one motor to drive the rear wheels and one motor to operate the front
> steering. The NXT kit does not include a differential so I can't see
> how to get this done without additional parts. My RIS stuff is in
> storage for another couple of months.
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> I miss the tank treads from RIS.
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> Also, I'm looking for a lightweight programming alternative for OS X,
> something like NQC. Any suggestions? I've done a little digging but
> come back empty-handed.
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> Thanks,
> Jonathan
Hi Jonathon,
It is possible to build a differential using the NXT parts. It is a bit big,
but I have seen it done.
I've not used this to make a car, but in general, I don't find three or more
wheels interesting.
Go for it. It is quite possible to make a nice car.
With three motors, you could use one for steering, and two for drive, doing
the difference between motors in software.
I cannot speak to alternative programming environments for OSX. Sorry.
Kevin
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| In lugnet.robotics, Kevin L. Clague wrote: (...) Yes; besides the ones I've personally seen, there are a bunch of them listed on NXTlog. It seems that style of robot is fairly popular. (...) No it doesn't. One solution that works pretty well is just (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Hello, I'm just getting started with NXT and was wondering if anyone has successfully built a car-type robot. By this I mean a robot that uses one motor to drive the rear wheels and one motor to operate the front steering. The NXT kit does not (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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