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  1. 2008

2008-06-29 - BullyBot

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  • Extending the axles

    Extending the axles

  • Useless parts Dremelled off

    Useless parts Dremelled off

  • Removed parts

    Removed parts

  • Mounting the servo to aim the gun up and down

    Mounting the servo to aim the gun up and down

  • The base of the robot. Those axles will need some support

    The base of the robot. Those axles will need some support

  • Gun mounted on the second servo to aim it left and right

    Gun mounted on the second servo to aim it left and right

  • View from the other side

    View from the other side

  • It might be a good idea to add another servo on the right side just to add support

    It might be a good idea to add another servo on the right side just to add support

  • Lotsa holes

    Lotsa holes

  • Lower base assembled

    Lower base assembled

  • Bottom of lower base

    Bottom of lower base

  • Preparing the upper base - leftover aluminum drumsticks from Little Drum Machine become DIY standoffs

    Preparing the upper base - leftover aluminum drumsticks from Little Drum Machine become DIY standoffs

  • The assembled base

    The assembled base

  • Space between the platforms to mount the Arduino and other circuit boards

    Space between the platforms to mount the Arduino and other circuit boards

  • The "Output Module" (circuitry for all motors, servos, etc)

    The "Output Module" (circuitry for all motors, servos, etc)

  • Top side of board with the Pololu Low Voltage Serial Motor Controller removed

    Top side of board with the Pololu Low Voltage Serial Motor Controller removed

  • Underside of board, showing all the wiring. Maybe it's about time I start investigating printed circuit boards

    Underside of board, showing all the wiring. Maybe it's about time I start investigating printed circuit boards

  • All his bits are working (my work table is a little messy)

    All his bits are working (my work table is a little messy)

  • IR emitter circuit prototype -- this will go on each of the other robots (the digicam sees the IR light from the LED, though in real life it's invisible)

    IR emitter circuit prototype -- this will go on each of the other robots (the digicam sees the IR light from the LED, though in real life it's invisible)

  • IR detector prototype -- this will be attached to the gun on BullyBot

    IR detector prototype -- this will be attached to the gun on BullyBot

  • All put together

    All put together

  • Stick 'em up

    Stick 'em up

  • It's a forest of capacitors, but at least my motors finally work

    It's a forest of capacitors, but at least my motors finally work

  • Dremels are nice, but some jobs work so much better on a bandsaw

    Dremels are nice, but some jobs work so much better on a bandsaw

  • Clearing a flat surface on which to mount the 'targeting package'

    Clearing a flat surface on which to mount the 'targeting package'

  • Adapter plate for TPA81 sensor made out of aluminum sheet

    Adapter plate for TPA81 sensor made out of aluminum sheet

  • Modifying the laser mounting bracket

    Modifying the laser mounting bracket

  • Tapping the rear holes to provide the ability to aim up and down by screwing the screws in or out

    Tapping the rear holes to provide the ability to aim up and down by screwing the screws in or out

  • The 'targeting package' -- a laser and TPA81 thermopile array

    The 'targeting package' -- a laser and TPA81 thermopile array

  • Mirrored sunglasses like a cop

    Mirrored sunglasses like a cop

  • Rear view

    Rear view

  • Targeting package mounted on gun. The screw adjustment at the back works nicely as a way of leveling the laser

    Targeting package mounted on gun. The screw adjustment at the back works nicely as a way of leveling the laser

  • Roommates beware -- that TPA81 sensor gives bullybot the ability to see body heat (evil grin)

    Roommates beware -- that TPA81 sensor gives bullybot the ability to see body heat (evil grin)

  • Building another small circuit board for the connections for the targeting package

    Building another small circuit board for the connections for the targeting package

  • Everything all wired up

    Everything all wired up

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