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Jamie McHarg (Ayrshirerobotics)
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Username: Ayrshirerobotics
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2006
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| Posted on Monday, October 9, 2006 - 8:46 pm: |
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Hi,
I was looking at the RD01 Robot Drive System as a possible means of driving my robot. It seems pretty good value for money especially considering its lightweight and all-in-one. But looking at the weight I am wondering - do you know whether this drive setup would be robust enough for the featherweight category or would I be better using it in a lighter category such as for a 6kg bot?
Its out of interest mainly, knowing the amount of power featherweights dish out these days, so I've got a better idea of whether to consider it or go for something a little more bulky.
Many thanks,
Jamie |
Admin (Admin)
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 277
Registered: 10-2004
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 8:20 pm: |
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Hello Jamie,
This question has already been answered in the robot kits section, please see http://www.technobots.co.uk/discus/messages/121/321.html?1156187242
We are expecting stocks of a new geared motor in about 2 months time that will be ideal (on paper) for feathers although we have yet to see a sample to test. |
Jamie McHarg (Ayrshirerobotics)
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Username: Ayrshirerobotics
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2006
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 10:06 pm: |
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So it has  Apologies for that - I didn't spot that when I skimmed the forum before posting.
Thanks for pointing it out
Regards,
Jamie |
Admin (Admin)
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Post Number: 281
Registered: 10-2004
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 6:41 pm: |
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No problem Jamie |
Mike bargh
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 5:38 pm: |
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How much weight can the RD01 Robot drive system handle? My robot is about as heavy as a bag of cement!
And does the speed controller have an input for a radio control?
thanks |
Admin (Admin)
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Post Number: 509
Registered: 10-2004
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 9:59 pm: |
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Mike,
Please see the thread above and no, the RD01 would not be suitable for a 20kg robot! Motor size would also depend on what robot speed you required. If you can advise the speed and if 2 or 4 wheel drive, type of steering, we will advise a suitable motor. |
mike bargh
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 3:16 pm: |
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Thanks Paul.
My robot is a modle of K9 from dr who. I want to steer it by radio control with two motors on the front and a single castor on the rear. I have managed to use a wiper motor from a car before but only as a single motor (which is fast enough)I do have two of these left but cant drive them? Can you advise? I want to move the robot forward, back,left and right with 1 stick on the remote if you know what I mean. Hope this makes sense.
Thanks
Mike |
Admin (Admin)
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Post Number: 511
Registered: 10-2004
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 6:55 pm: |
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Mike,
A wiper motor is typically 80 to 100W but you would need to confirm this. You are close to getting away with a 1502-001 if you mount a heatsink on it. Single stick control is not a problem and is offered as standard with the 1502-001. If you can confirm your motor current, I should be able to size the controller for you.
Regards
Paul |
Webbot (Webbot)
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Username: Webbot
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2008
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 2:13 am: |
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The RD01 kit says 12v supply at 6 amps. So which battery and charger is a good combination? In order to approximate other dynamics then how heavy is the DC01 and the battery? |
Admin (Admin)
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Post Number: 752
Registered: 10-2004
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 9:56 pm: |
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Battery size is also determined by your required running time, please advise. When you refer to the DC01, do you mean the RD01? |
