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Jeff did you ever rescue these? Did they have the ball nut? I can return your robot next week. Jeff ________________________________ From:...
Martin, Jeff (C)(STP)
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Feb 2, 2007
2:47 pm
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Yeah, I was a bit curious about that myself. I just figured they'd be at the meeting. Richard Piotter...
Richard Piotter
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Feb 3, 2007
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6947118853654187245 'nuff said 8^)...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 3, 2007
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... It looks like the knee joint failed. Either way, Osmio can not pass the "playground test" with the hardware it currently has. The software is clearly ahead...
Bill, Grumble
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Feb 3, 2007
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I saw these at Target for $99. I thought it would be a cool add-on so I could see via 'droid-cam' when R/C driving. But there is a chance that this is NOT a...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 3, 2007
10:27 pm
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Hello Craig, This is the 1st warning on the page at that link. This device, as well as all other wireless devices, may be subject to interfer­ence....
Charles Thurston
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Feb 3, 2007
11:23 pm
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Doesn't pretty much EVERYTHING electronic come with that warning. ... From: tcrobots@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tcrobots@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 4, 2007
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... Yes it does. Back to the question. 1. I don't see anything about a channel selection to prevent the next car from sending you video. 2. A wireless system...
Bill, Grumble
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Feb 4, 2007
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... Correction it is wireless http://reviews.cnet.com/VR3_VRBCS300W_Wireless_Back_up_Camera/4505-6730_7-32317312.html "VRBCS300W relies on a 2.4GHz wireless...
Bill, Grumble
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Feb 4, 2007
7:28 am
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Bill, 2.4GHz is the Bluetooth freq, so I can truly EXPECT the FCC disclaimer to be an issue this ONE time. FIGURES! If it works from license plate to dash...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 4, 2007
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I apologize if the attachment is out of line, but. anybody? _____ From: Craig & Cindy [mailto:csmith1149@...] Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 2:08 AM ...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 7, 2007
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... Think carefully about all your possible steering choices. If you wanted to steer much like a car with only one set steering this won't work. Also it adds...
Bryan Andersen
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Feb 7, 2007
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My personal opinion on the subject is that every complex mechanical system added is a complex mechanical system to break in the future. If 4 stock, off the...
Richard Piotter
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Feb 7, 2007
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I am looking at my User interfaces to make them easier to quickly identify what to click when things go wrong. I saw at the airport that the user interfaces on...
Bill, Grumble
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Feb 8, 2007
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As usual the Europeans have a system to dictate to the engineer what to do and how to do it. For 142 Swiss Francs you can order and download the standard ...
Rich Chandler
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Feb 8, 2007
4:00 pm
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I recently came into a few stepper motors with attached encoders that are probably functional, but no guarantees. The steppers are about 1.5-2 inches square...
Rich Chandler
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Feb 8, 2007
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... Tools required A disposable C or D cell and an ohm meter. 1. Use the ohm meter to measure the stepper motor leads. For a 4 wire stepper it should be easy...
Bill, Grumble
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Feb 8, 2007
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Rich, Here are some weblinks to help ID stepper motors. http://www.stepperworld.com/Tutorials/pgUnipolarTutorial.htm ...
Alan Kilian
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Feb 8, 2007
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I tried to use my JTAGIce MKII emulator last night. I connected it to the JTAG connector my STK501 (which is plugged into my STK500). When I tried to connect...
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Feb 8, 2007
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Wow, tough crowd here. 8^) Servos strong enough to steer each wheel would have to be pretty big just because of the sheer size and weight of the thing, not to...
Craig & Cindy
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Feb 8, 2007
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Electronically controlled hydrostatic steering units are what you want. They use them in all large tractors now. yeah, if the engine quits in a tractor the...
Bryan Andersen
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Feb 8, 2007
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If you come over to my house I can put them on a stepper driver and you can watch them run. I live in Robbinsdale, MN (N-mpls). ...
Martin, Jeff (C)(STP)
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Feb 8, 2007
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Hello Bryan, Could you recommend an electronic valve or a source? I can get the rest of the parts I need from Fleet Farm in St. Cloud. I have a Massey...
Bob Hassett
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Feb 8, 2007
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... John Deere parts... I haven't looked up the part #s yet as I haven't gotten to that stage with my stalled hybrid tractor project. The 8X00 and higher...
Bryan Andersen
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Feb 8, 2007
8:17 pm
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For the encoders. First try to find the manufacturer and part number of the devices. Then look up spec sheets on the net. You need to determine which lead...
Bryan Andersen
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Feb 8, 2007
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I have been watching Monster Garage. They frequently add hydraulics (for no good reason ;-) and they use stuff that the "car hoppers" use. (They aren't really...
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Feb 8, 2007
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Oh, you are building a BIG Mars rover... You might try windshield wiper motors. Or car window motors. You can make your own "R/C servos" but using using a big...
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Feb 8, 2007
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http://cgi.ebay.com/NICE-X-Z-LINEAR-STAGES-CNC-LATHE-MILL-ROUTER- PLASMA_W0QQitemZ200075259802QQihZ010QQcategoryZ633QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem...
Jeffrey Martin
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Feb 8, 2007
10:22 pm
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Here are some good rod ends This guy is local and has a ton of great stuff http://cgi.ebay.com/3-16-ROD-END-BEARINGS-FOR-CNC-LATHE-MILL-ROUTER-PLAS ...
Martin, Jeff (C)(STP)
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Feb 8, 2007
10:25 pm
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Good lord, what are you guys doing to me! ;^) I asked for your input to help make this project perhaps go a little easier, and you guys are suggesting methods...
Craig & Cindy
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