Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Tank Tread |3:44 PM| The tread kit for the kill-bot-to-be I installed is a quite a let down. Due to the dimensions of the tread's "footprint" it can't rotate in place, and turning the tank is shaky. I'm trying to find the right numbers to plug in to make it at least turn without horrible shuddering. I suppose if it was on gravel or sand it'd be superior to the original wheels.
The compass I installed, however, is awesome. Now the problem is doing path finding and correction (a wee bit of trigonometry is involved).
I also learned and implemented a way to control the robot via an infrared remote control, like one you'd use for a TV.
Luckily, the tread kit is well designed in that removal/installation (After initial construction) is very straightforward. I'm going to slap the regular wheels back on until I kit a couple second graders out of their sand box. Then out rolls the tank.
Tank Tread |3:44 PM| The tread kit for the kill-bot-to-be I installed is a quite a let down. Due to the dimensions of the tread's "footprint" it can't rotate in place, and turning the tank is shaky. I'm trying to find the right numbers to plug in to make it at least turn without horrible shuddering. I suppose if it was on gravel or sand it'd be superior to the original wheels.
The compass I installed, however, is awesome. Now the problem is doing path finding and correction (a wee bit of trigonometry is involved).
I also learned and implemented a way to control the robot via an infrared remote control, like one you'd use for a TV.
Luckily, the tread kit is well designed in that removal/installation (After initial construction) is very straightforward. I'm going to slap the regular wheels back on until I kit a couple second graders out of their sand box. Then out rolls the tank.
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