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Re: Are any other Photobot II pictures availalbe? Suctionbot?
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 28 Sep 1999 17:33:50 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, lego-robotics@crynwr.com (The WordMeister) writes:
> I too have been fascinated by the suctionbot (as seen in the MindStorms
> opening movie). It uses a somewhat intricate geared "walking" mechanism for
> the suction-cup movement--I'd expect it would be quite a bit more
> challenging than the photobot. After a number of tries (and hours), I
> finally got a 6-legged walking mechanism to work. Everything I've built has
> taught me something useful about design and engineering--even my very first
> robot--which shook itself completely to pieces in less than 10 seconds.
>
> I'll keep my eyes open for you for pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have a
> digital camera myself, or I'd have some items (like the bumper) documented
> for you. One of these days ...
I'd also be interested in any info anyone can dig up on the suction-bot. I
have the walking mechanism down, it's the suction action that's causing me
problems. Pneumatics could work, but I've having problems with
implementation.
peace
---T
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