KAP-V (K'nex Programmable Automated Vehicle) V2.0

by TheFoofinator

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Intro: KAP-V (K'nex Programmable Automated Vehicle) V2.0

This is my second robot- thanks for the comments!
Improvements over Mk1:

Large program length (20 Chain links)
It takes much less of the program to turn (5-6 white pegs instead of 12 in the old one to turn 90 degrees!)
Smaller, more compact design
Quite tough- the old one was flimsy
All-in-one program unit and chassis-yeah monocoque (if you don't know what it means go on wikipedia)
Faster- Bigger wheels
Only 4 red gears because of the direct drive to the wheels

Con's:
Only works well on flat, smooth surfaces because of low ground clearance- so I couldn't put castor wheels on it- I put skids on instead
Jerky movement due to new pick up wheels

You like?
Get buildin'

Video is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYB7Abs6ojI&feature=channel_page

STEP 1:

The Basic frame

STEP 2:

Adding the motor

STEP 3:

Wheels+Chain Programme

31 Comments

TheFoofinator 14 years ago

I guess people aren't interested in robots- instructable users ALWAYS search for guns

Killer~SafeCracker 14 years ago

It's a real shame, things like this deserve to be featured or at least have more comments.

GWorks 8 years ago

Ingenious! Maybe I'll use this one day, with the correct credits of course ^^

GuppehsWorld 8 years ago

I built this now, but the chain keeps faling apart and their is too much friction against the white connectors that help the chain a long the bottom.

GuppehsWorld 8 years ago

How many chain links are used? Btw, this is AMAZING.

That_Jamie_S_Guy 8 years ago

I'd like to copy this idea and expand upon it. I'd credit you entirely though

Orangepanda 12 years ago

hi this is so cool im gonna build this!

michiel123456789 13 years ago

Wow nice! Thats perfect for me, I like both Knex and programming! 5*

TheFoofinator 14 years ago

 Ah, I have noticed this, I will post a third version which will resolve this problem, an it will have a castor wheel - Are you referring to the white rods on the chain?

webby427 14 years ago

You could invert the chain. So when it gets to where it used to fall off it just pushes it in tighter.

dungeon runner 14 years ago

It doesn't matter what direction they are in - the pieces will still come off. Try it yourself.

TheFoofinator 14 years ago

 The problem is that it catches on the side of the body, so it needs to be widened. I will post instructions when my arm is better

webby427 14 years ago


O sors 4 wastin ur time

dungeon runner 14 years ago

I'm sorry if I missed something, but how do you build the chain?
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