Skip to main content

Robot Track System Lawn Mower Build Pt: 4

Proto-Type Finished (sort of)

Finally got the robo-mower painted and re-assembled; locktite on all the bolts, everything silicon sealed and water-proof and ready to go. All I'm lacking at this point are two Blue LED read-out screens that'll mount on the electronics box to display running info about the bot; battery, charge, Amps and AH plus more info as the other sensors come online.

Very excited to get it out and try it out... will post some videos once I'm out mowing!! Here are the pictures for you to check out, enjoy!!




This is my master ON/OFF switch to cut the power.



The LCD's will be on this box and will show various read-outs on the robots systems - should have those in a few days from Amazon.com!! 

With a platform like this it should be easy to switch out the mower if you wanted to run a leave mulcher or a blower or anything... I wanted it to as modular as possible so as I saw new needs I could use the same bot... 
That's it for now... video coming soon! Till then, get out an HACK something!!!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to Use Ninja Flex PLA on a MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer

How to Use Ninja Flex PLA on a MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer

NinjaFlex's unique flexibility and smooth feeding characteristics enable you to create in ways you never thought possible. Open a world of possibilities, limited only by your imagination. NinjaFlex, a cutting-edge filament for 3D printers, is a specially formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that produces flexible prints with elastic properties. Patent pending technology allows for smooth feeding and clean, high-quality printed parts. Features: Filament shore hardness of approximately 85AConsistent diameter and material properties provide reliable, high quality printsPatent pending technology allows for smooth feedingLow tack, low CoF exterior allows smooth feed through filament guidesHigh elasticity and excellent abrasion resistanceExcellent build platform adhesion and bonding between layersREACH and RoHS 2002/95/EC Directive Compliant1.75mm filament spool = .50 kg3.00mm filament spool = .75 kgProcessing Guidelines: Re…
11 comments
Read more

Robot Track System Lawn Mower Build Pt: 1

RoBO Lawn-Mower So, I work at our church on the grounds team and my job is to use a push mower on the VERY steep hills around the main building; I would say there is about 2 acres of this extreme hills that need to be mowed every week. Whew... it's pretty rough sometimes!! Of course my inner-geek always comes out while I'm mowing and I think of how I could make it easier... well, what about having a robot do this for me!!

But what sort of robot could manage these hills and do a GOOD JOB of cutting God's grass... hummm...

I have been doodleing and drawing for about 6 months on this and finally started building last week!!

Here we go...



I had a small push mower that I had just bought so I was going to use that for my platform and started researching what sort of motors are best for robots and battle robots; and found that wheelchair motors are awesome work horses.

I found some on eBay for the Jazzy Pride 1 wheelchair, perfect!! I also found …
3 comments
Read more

Comparison of Flexible 3D Printer Filament - Ninja Flex vs Maker Flex

Comparison of Flexible 3D Printer Filament - Ninja Flex vs Maker FlexMAKER FLEX
FLEXIBLE 3D PRINTER FILAMENT FINALLY AN ALTERNATIVE TO NINJAFLEX THAT'S MADE IN THE USA! 
THE MAKER FLEX DIFFERENCE: Trade-marked high-strength engineering grade flexible resinShore Hardness of 40 (Rubber Band Soft feel)Polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE)UV StableWater tight and stable for underwater applicationsStyrene-freeBPA FreeFDA Compliant for Food contact1KG Spool (2.20lbs)(Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm)Low to NO odorNear zero warp-age or shrinkageVacuumed Sealed With DesiccantLow moisture absorption Sourced and Manufactured in the USAAffordable - we make it, you save big!! Spool Diameter: 7.94" - Spool Width: 2.50" - Spool Hub Hole Diameter: 2" Maker Flex series of 3D printing filaments are a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPEE). Maker Flex is an engineering elastomer combining the properties of rubbers and engineering plastics, thus bridging the gap between …
6 comments
Read more