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Off-Topic => Real Robotics => Real Robotics Discussion => Topic started by: Hard Bot on May 13, 2011, 04:41:06 PM

Title: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Hard Bot on May 13, 2011, 04:41:06 PM: I'm making a combat robot with LEGO Power Functions. How can I make it remote control?
EDIT: Just realised I put it in the wrong section.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: R1885 on May 13, 2011, 09:44:51 PM: I'm going to say no, they use inferred system technology. No fail safes, to big, and for added insult to injury, IR signals don't work through plexyglass. I just stay away.
One thing I will say is that the motors seem decent enough, but that plastic is going to bend under pushing power.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Hard Bot on May 13, 2011, 10:00:03 PM: The bot I'm making has cardboard armor.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: R1885 on May 13, 2011, 10:38:02 PM: Bots typically fight in a plexyglass box you know.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: haz on May 14, 2011, 02:51:44 AM: get a couple of £5 servos, hack 'em get a cheapy old mhz transmitter and reciver for like £20 and then another £3-4 for a battery.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Vertigo on May 14, 2011, 05:02:50 AM: Quote from: Hard Bot on May 13, 2011, 10:00:03 PM
The bot I'm making has cardboard armor.
Ugh

Do a proper job or don't do on at all
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: haz on May 14, 2011, 05:52:53 AM: or do it the half arsed haz way ;)
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Hard Bot on May 14, 2011, 02:14:56 PM: Where I'm entering the bot is going to not have plexiglass walls.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Vertigo on May 14, 2011, 02:16:33 PM: Quote from: Vertigo on May 14, 2011, 05:02:50 AM
Do a proper job or don't do one at all

Cardboard robots don't work, trust me
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Hard Bot on May 14, 2011, 03:02:53 PM: Ho do you take an IRL picture then upload it to the computer?
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: TeamXtreemer on May 14, 2011, 03:07:08 PM: You use a CAMERA.

You know. the things with the lens?
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Hard Bot on May 14, 2011, 03:09:12 PM: I already knew that.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: haz on May 14, 2011, 03:14:16 PM: pictures????
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: System32 on July 01, 2011, 04:25:29 PM: Quote from: R1885 on May 13, 2011, 10:38:02 PM
Bots typically fight in a plexyglass box you know.
Not in japan. They just stand back.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Avalanche on July 08, 2011, 10:48:09 AM: Ipod touch, Plug the recharger in and it picks up Ipod, nick the photos from there.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: Somebody on July 09, 2011, 09:18:00 PM: Or take it with a cell phone and send it to an email address. If you don't have texting it may charge you though.
Title: Re: How can I make a remote control bot with LEGO Power Functions?
Post by: GoldenFox93 on July 09, 2011, 09:28:32 PM: Or use a camera with a USB connection :P