Archive for Servos
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Robotics help: stronger motors?
I Am Blashyrkh asked: I am a kinetic sculptor and I want to create a light following robot that walks. The mechanics for the walking are not new to me but the robotics/programming stuff definitely is. Ive been trying to figure out how to build everything and everything i find is for tiny little micr...
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T-MAX 2.5 and water. Why is electric preferred for mudding and driving through water rather than Nitro?
rulekeeper30 asked: OK I'm the guy who likes to take his toys through mud and water and all kinds of crap. Is there any waterproof servos I can buy or do I just need to use silicone? I've taken it through allot of water and stuff without screwing up anything but I know I'm going too at some point. E...
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Very basic robotics question?
dont_forget_harry asked: i have a microcontroller (BasicX-24p) http://www.superrobotica.com/Images/S310205big.JPG a torque board/super servo controller (Srv8T) http://www.basicx.com/Products/servo/SB8T1.gif and a stand size power servo (YM2762) which items connect to each other and also how do th...
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what should a pet robot have?
Sam B asked: i want to build a pet robot and i am not sure if i should build a robot dog or a robotic turtle. also i would like the suggestionss of the yahoo community on what realistic features the robot should have not any fantasy like feature. i would also like to make it have the features like ...
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Locating a maximum from a set of 2d sensor readings?
jonbowen234 asked: I have a single sensor that will take readings based on heat or distance (not sure which yet in the design). But I need a way to mathematically predict where the highest value will be. The sensor is going to be used to control two servos which the sensor is attached to. I want the...
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Motor/Robot Controller?
Kenji K asked: I am currently looking for a programmable or PC linkable motor controller. Does anyone know where to get one or how to make one? It needs to control at least 55 motors/servos. This may sound ridiculous, but as my physical design gets improved, the count will go down. I will be happy w...
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Rc airplane crash help?
brickhead179 asked: i have a spitfire mk2b that recently suffered a nose dive from 200 feet or so..straight down. I have recently rebuilt the plane from balsa wood instead of the usual foam pre made parts (cost a fortune!). All my cowl was sand, engine survived somehow, and the battery exploded. The...
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Are you mechanically declined?
TD Euwaite™ asked: ***** JAM SESSION Metalman’s servo electric reduction gear mechanism jammed and stripped the sprocket shaft splines. The sudden spike in rotations tripped the breaker but not before the motor rotor seized on the stater. Acrid smoke pierced and teared and everything halted. Me...
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PLZ HELP! I’ve got a question about my 360 controller!< 10 POINTS WILL BE AWARDED?
mikeblah33 asked: ok i know that a xbox 360 controller works on a 2.4ghz frequency range. so does this mean that i can buy a 2.4ghz receiver from ebay and just plug servos into the receiver and i will be able to control them with the 360 controller? any advice or answers regarding weather i can or...
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Robotics help: stronger motors?
I Am Blashyrkh asked: I am a kinetic sculptor and I want to create a light following robot that walks. The mechanics for the walking are not new to me but the robotics/programming stuff definitely is. Ive been trying to figure out how to build everything and everything i find is for tiny little micr...
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Home Made RC Buggy?
mike asked: I am building a 1/4.5 scale rc buggy and it is going to be approx. 25 inch long and have 6 inch tires how much torque should the steering servo have? And were can I get one with this much tourqe?Sign Language For Babies And Beyond ...