Robot R1
Juneau, Alaska
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This is the R1.
It is used for testing of software and hardware in robot
designing. Being my first robot, it is a test bed for ideas. I
learned a great deal about constructing and programming
robots, and a big list of what not to do. Besides being fun to
play with, I haven't found much of a use for it yet.
Technical Information:
-Mini-ITX 1GHz motherboard, 256M RAM, 6GB
harddrive
-Motorola HCs12 microcontroller
-Firewire webcam
-Rear USB webcam (not shown)
-802.11b communication
-pan and tilt servo head with camera and lights
-Sound and microphone
-12v 12 amp-hour Sealed Lead acid battery for 4 hours of
use
-4 DC gear motors with independent controllers
-Jointed body turning system with position feedback
It is remotely controlled by an operator using a joystick. It's
range is determined by the kind of antenna the remote is
using. with a standard laptop pcmcia card it is about 200ft.
I use this for experiments with different autonomous
programs and remote contrtol software.
It is used for testing of software and hardware in robot
designing. Being my first robot, it is a test bed for ideas. I
learned a great deal about constructing and programming
robots, and a big list of what not to do. Besides being fun to
play with, I haven't found much of a use for it yet.
Technical Information:
-Mini-ITX 1GHz motherboard, 256M RAM, 6GB
harddrive
-Motorola HCs12 microcontroller
-Firewire webcam
-Rear USB webcam (not shown)
-802.11b communication
-pan and tilt servo head with camera and lights
-Sound and microphone
-12v 12 amp-hour Sealed Lead acid battery for 4 hours of
use
-4 DC gear motors with independent controllers
-Jointed body turning system with position feedback
It is remotely controlled by an operator using a joystick. It's
range is determined by the kind of antenna the remote is
using. with a standard laptop pcmcia card it is about 200ft.
I use this for experiments with different autonomous
programs and remote contrtol software.
antoine@ryonix.co
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Phone: (907)
790-1611
790-1611
Side view of R1 during field testing
The maximum range I could get with omni-directional
antennas was around 300 ft. (the distance from far right
field to third base)
antennas was around 300 ft. (the distance from far right
field to third base)
New Plans for R1 (June 2006)
I am planning to redo R1 to use my new steering and suspension design. It will be able to
drive sideways and diagonal and turn in place.
I am also adding these things:
-improved range antenna
-better video recording and transmitting
-improved lights
-autonomous programming
-front and back sensors
-acceleration sensor
-carrying handles
drive sideways and diagonal and turn in place.
I am also adding these things:
-improved range antenna
-better video recording and transmitting
-improved lights
-autonomous programming
-front and back sensors
-acceleration sensor
-carrying handles