Introduction: Macbot
So I've been designing Macbot, and I can't wait to actually build this thing.
The "brain" will be a mac mini that is set up to automatically log in and connect to a computer-generated, password-protected network.
It will be controlled through another mac via the screen share abilities of the Mac
I am still working on the program (though I am almost done!!!), I call it ROS, which stands for Robotic Operating System (I know, original, huh?) even though ironically it is just a program
The basic functionalities are: "seeing" through a webcam, moving via motors, and speech, through speakers (which I forgot to add to the model)
All devices connected through USB
CAD model made in Blender 2.5
ROS made in xcode
I am entering this in the 13-18 year old category for the nrw robotics contest
Step 1: Back
This is the back view
Step 2: Side Views
These are the views from the side
Step 3: Other Views
These are the front-left and back-right views
Second Prize in the
National Robotics Week Robot Contest
Participated in the
MakerBot Challenge
Participated in the
3rd Epilog Challenge
9 Comments
10 years ago
Hey i am surya
I like your way of explaining things
I am now studying elctrical and electronic engineering
U have any wechat or Fb
I just want to gain some content from you
12 years ago on Introduction
Wheres the battery? Once you add a 12v battery, the weight most likely will be too heavy for those small little motors... You would probably need an inverter too...
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
The motors I plan on adding are actually much bigger, it isn't drawn to scale. But yeah, batteries are DC, so I will need an inverter, I didn't draw those in because a.) I forgot, b.) not quite sure where I should put them.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
lol thats half the project. Anything worked up for charging?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
charging as in electrical charge or as in $$$?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
As in electrical...
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Not yet. I do know that if I design my own circuit to drive the motors (i've seriously been considering it) I'll have to add diodes to keep the motors from frying the computer, but that is about the extent of it.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Regular Diodes won't be good enough. You'll need a Voltage Regulator.
12 years ago on Introduction
Awesome, I was thinking the same thing about making macmini robot! If you sucess please share!!